CCIRC Arts & Entertainment Calendar for IRG

Arts, entertainment and fun in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County as compiled by the Cultural Council of Indian River County Mar. 21 to 28

Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | Saturday, March 21, Mr Motwn | Thursday March 26, Hairpeace (Multi-genre acoustic duo + original songs) | Friday, March 27 Victoria Cardona (Guitarist / vocalist and multi- instrumentalist one-woman band) | Saturday March 28, Glory Days (polished takes on less-covered classics from the 60s-90s)

Riverside Theatre offers Playtime in the Park on March 21, 11:00 a.m. A FREE program for the community’s youngest audience members, it includes dance and theatre offerings from their education programs on the Theatre’s Loop Stage. Ideal for kids 2-5, entertaining for parents and the whole family, too!

Pelican Island Conservation Society offers the 123rd Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Anniversary Celebration Mar. 21-22. President Roosevelt will join PICS throughout the weekend at the Refuge, along with other environmental and history groups. Info & tickets: http://www.FirstRefuge.org/anniversary

Environmental Learning Center offers Little Wonders on March 21 at 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. An engaging outdoor nature enrichment and early literacy program for children 18 months to 4 years old. Participate in Interactive Story Time, Outdoor Mud Kitchen, Pond Exploration, and Nature Crafts.

AAUW Vero Beach offers Finding Better Ways to Manage Difficult Conversations Sat., Mar. 21 at 11:30 a.m. The Speaker is Dr. Langford, currently a Project Manager with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC, and a 21-year Navy/Naval Reserve veteran. She holds a master’s degree from Pfeiffer University and a doctorate from the University of Phoenix. Held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Ticketed. Go to AAUWverobeach.org

Ballet Vero Beach presents Composer’s Notebook: David Homan Mar. 21 at 2:00pm and 7:30 p.m. Homan has had a long history with BVB, and this exceptional program will feature Ariel Grossman’s sweeping Ori (a BVB signature), the main stage return of the company’s iconic reimagined Firebird, and a world premiere by Artistic Director Adam Schnell: Ribbons. Held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. 

MusicWorks Concerts presents FJ-Tribute to Foreigner and Journey Sat., Mar 21 at 7:00 p.m. Almost any music fan who came of age in the 1980s will cite Foreigner and Journey as bands that sound tracked their young life, bands that are forever lodged in their mind and helped define the “magic era” of classic rock. This is the #1 Tribute Show to these two legendary stadium rock bands.  Held at the Emerson Center. 

The Cave Gallery of Art presents Introspections – Artwork by Barry Shapiro exhibiting to April 15.  Opening Reception March 22 at 1:00 p.m.

Environmental Learning Center offers Walking Meditation on Mar. 22 at 1:00 p.m. Walking meditation is a ‘meditation in motion,’ great for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.  If our daily lives are defined by ‘going to’ or ‘coming from’, walking meditation is a practice of mindfulness and being present in the moment.

Ballet Vero Beach presents Firebird Mar. 22 at 2:00 p.m. As a part of our Accessible/Family Friendly Series, these extra special, hour-long performances are specifically geared to the needs of the differently abled individuals of our community and also families with young children. Performances are a bit informal and include modified audio/visual effects and venue setup. Held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.

Christ By The Sea offers a Chamber Concert Mar. 22 at 3:00 p.m. Violinists Henry Hutchinson and Matt Stott, violist Viera Borisova, cellist Ana Ruth Bermúdez, and pianist Marcos Flores once again will delight our audience with beautiful and uplifting chamber music from genius composers. Internationally acclaimed Classical Guitarist Miguel Bonachea will be our featured guest.  Do not miss this unique, vibrant and soul moving experience!  Ticketed.

The Emerson Center hosts Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel: A Concert Mar. 22 at 3:00 p.m.  Your Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. This Broadway classic has been praised for its poignant storyline, memorable characters, and unforgettable score.

Riverside Theatre presents Jesus Christ Superstar through Mar. 22, times vary.  Based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the play follows the last week of Jesus’ life and explores the personal relationships and struggles among Jesus, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. Told through song, the iconic 1970’s rock score was the first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage.

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation offers Historic House Tours Tuesday 1-5 p.m. Mar. 24 (Each Tues. to the end of April 2026).  See how the noted poet and author lived in her “cracker” architecture-styled house during a docent led tour at the Indian River State College Mueller Campus in Vero Beach.

Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach presents The OM Circle Tues. Mar. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Held every Tuesday for an evening of live Inspirational Music, Kirtan, Chanting, Crystal Bowl Meditation, & Dancing. Come together in community for soulful expression, healing, and upliftment. Experience the power of sacred sound and heartfelt connection.

The Emerson Center offers Pollinators in Florida: Nature’s Essential Workers Take Center Stage Tue, Mar 24 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis Mayo, Florida Master Naturalist will give an engaging E-Series lecture exploring the vital role of pollinators—from bees and butterflies to bats and birds—in maintaining Florida’s ecosystems and food supply, and share practical ways the public can help protect them.

The Community Church of Vero Beach hosts Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Tue, Mar 24 at 7:30 p.m. Indian River Symphonic Assoc. brings JoAnn Falletta, Conductor and Simone Porter, Violin Soloist.  Michael Butterworth: On the Banks of the Green Willow, Max Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68

Riverside Theatre presents Almost, Maine Tue Mar. 24 – Apr. 12 times vary.  On a cold and enchanted winter night, the people of the town of Almost experience the life-altering power of the human heart. John Cariani’s Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love and longing, each with a compelling couple, and each with its own touch of magic propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis.

Environmental Learning Center offers Wild Wednesdays Mar. 25 at 3:00 p.m. Join at the F.U.N. Zone Nature Playscape (Families Unplugged in Nature). Designed with homeschool families in mind, this is a chance for kids and parents to unplug, connect with others, and enjoy all the outdoor spaces the ELC has to offer.

Music Angels presents Jazz at the Majestic Wed, Mar 25 at 7:00 p.m. The Larry Brown Jazz Quartet brings an encore performance of soulful, engaging jazz that had audiences raving last year. Smooth grooves, lively interaction, and an unforgettable atmosphere perfect for jazz lovers and families alike. Advanced tickets required. Children & Students Free. All proceeds benefit Music Angels Education Fund. Held at the Majestic Theatre 11.

The Community Church of Vero Beach hosts Lenten Poetry & Music Series Mar. 26 (each Thurs. in Lent) at 11:00 a.m. Nationally recognized, published, and talented poets present the spoken word in collaboration with local musical talent. Elevate your Lenten journey with the spoken word and music in Grace Chapel. Donation suggested.

Environmental Learning Center offers John’s Island Club Artist Meet and Greet, Mar. 26 at 4:30 p.m. “Inspired by Nature” This special showcase brings together club artists and gives guests the opportunity to view their work and meet the creators. Savor an evening of art and community with live music, complimentary food, and refreshments.

MusicWorks Concerts presents Beatles vs Stones Thu, Mar 26 at 7:00 p.m. The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history – which band is the greatest? These two bands will engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel featuring renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show.  Held at the Emerson Center. 

Gallery 14 presents Kaleidoscope: Dramatic Paintings by Ellen Kaiden. Ellen creates watercolors that have an architectural but vitreous quality. The exhibit will run through Friday March 27, 2026.

Vero Heritage Center presents Meet Sue Holbrook Mar. 27 at 5:00 p.m.  She will sign and sell her newest book, Piecing Together Peace: Finding Faith’s Calm in a Frantic World. This is Sue’s fourth book, a patchwork quilt of experiences and anecdotes derived from her own life, as well as from family’s and friends’ growing up in Indian River County.

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation presents The Practice of Poetry as a Means of Survival Mar. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Adult Writers Workshop: Get a renewed sense of the uniqueness of their own individual voices as they explore their lives, their imaginations, and their emotions through the vehicle of poetry. Held at the LRJF on 14^th Ave.

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation presents its 15th Annual Poetry & BBQ- In a Southerly Light… Revisited Sat. Mar. 28 at 3:00 p.m. A tribute to the inaugural poetry & bbq featuring the inaugural poets, Silvia Curbelo, Michael Hettich, and Sean Sexton. Held at The Richardson Center at IRSC Mueller Campus. Ticketed. 

Center for Spiritual Care presents Timothy Sanchez. His New Works Exhibition will be showing at the Center through March 30.

Artists Guild Gallery presents Exhibit for March Guest Artist John Streeter.  John’s fabulous pastels are known for their depth and color. His florals and landscapes are favorites among his collectors. On display throughout the month of March. 

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on exhibit in the Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B. “Fun In The Sun” is the theme. This Artist Member Exhibit includes Grace Cormier, Tony Caruso, Stuart Duvall and Janet Grossarth. On view to April 20.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on Exhibit at Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place until April 23. In Presence is the theme. Hallway gallery features works by Merana Cadorette. Council Chambers gallery features works by Tony Caruso and Richard Gillmor.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County exhibit at the Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16^th Avenue, Vero Beach. Solo exhibit by Merana Cadorette “Travels In Watercolor” On view through May 11.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on exhibit at Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 9^th Street SW. Emerging Artists Program presents “Through Their Eyes” exhibit of photography by Audubon Advocates’ after school program. On view through May 18.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County in conjunction with Mandy and Ray Hooker invite you to a viewing at Indian River Distillery. Exhibit Theme: “Stories By The Still” featuring Gloria Allen, Tony Caruso, and Robin Woodward. On view through May 28.

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Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates our Nation’s 250^th year with American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection to June 7. This is an exhibition of more than 80 works by renowned American artists, including Benjamin West, Sarah Miriam Peale, Edward Moran, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri, and Charles Alston. The exhibit spans 250 years, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.