CCIRC Arts & Entertainment Calendar for IR Guardian
Arts, entertainment and fun in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County as compiled by the Cultural Council of Indian River County Sat May 2 – 9
Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m.) | Saturday, May 2 GenX duo (70s 80s 90s Acoustic Rock) | Thursday, May 7 MJ Wicker Live From Paradise with Jim Briggs on Sax (Trop & yacht rock) | Friday, May 8 Whipper Snappers Mountain Boys (Bluegrass and Country), Saturday May 9, Juke Chapel Duo (Acoustic Clapton, blues-rock)
Riverside Theatre offers Comedy Zone on May 2 and May 8 & 9, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Riverside’s showcase of professional comedians touring the comedy circuit takes the Waxlax Stage. May 2, Joe Latham and Rashad Baker. May 8 & 9, Peter Sers and Carin Chapman.
Environmental Learning Center offers Little Wonders on May 2 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.
Environmental Learning Center offers Guided Painting May 3 at 1:00 p.m. Join Dabble in Color for a relaxing afternoon of painting “Turtle Swim” with acrylics in the peaceful, fresh air. Beginners are welcome. All materials are supplied. This is a step-by-step class on a prepared 12” x 12” stretched canvas guided by a degreed artist. Whether you are a seasoned artist or you have never picked up a brush before, you will leave with your own masterpiece.
Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach presents The OM Circle Tues. May 5 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.
Environmental Learning Center offers Artist Meet & Greet May 6, 4:00 p.m. Meet the artist behind the work and enjoy a relaxed opportunity to connect with John H.C. Davis. Guests are invited to explore the exhibit, ask questions, and learn more about his inspiration and techniques while enjoying light refreshments.
Florida Art Chix offers Opening Reception May 8, 5:00 p.m. Seven featured Guest Artists, and many small, affordable works created by local artists–perfect Mother’s Day gifts! Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, great art, and meet the artists!
Center for Spiritual Care presents Collage Cutout Card Workshop, May 9at 10:00 a.m. Celebrate your creative side and connect to the Divine Creator. With Cynthia Hurst.
Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Second Saturday on May 9, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Admission is free every second Saturday of the month. Second Saturdays features a variety of cultural offerings, including the widely popular Museums Studios for families. Activities vary each month.
Riverside Theatre offers Playtime in the Park on May 9, 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!
Vero Beach Museum of Art offers The Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie May 9 at 2:00 p.m. After four years of research and production, the award-winning film arrives as the first feature-length documentary examining the life and art of Gregory Gillespie (1936-2000), the extraordinary late-20th-century painter and iconoclast.
Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the monthly Sunset Saturday Concert on Ocean Dr. May 9 at 5:00 p.m. Starting in Nov and ending in May. Non profit of the month and the Indian River Antique Auto Club each month. Southern Eagle provides beer and wine for sale. Located by Humiston Park.
Riverside Theatre presents 9 to 5 the Musical to May 10, times vary. The hilarious story of female friendship and delightful revenge. When Violet, Judy and Doralee are pushed to the boiling point by their egotistical and hypocritical boss, they concoct a plan to get even. Living out their outrageous fantasies, the ladies boot him out, take hold of the company, and make it a huge success.
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County exhibit at the Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th 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 9th Street SW. Emerging Artists Program presents “Through Their Eyes” exhibit of photography by Audubon Advocates’ after school program. On view through May 18.
Gallery 14 presents Between Worlds: The Conceptual Photography of Erika Masterson featuring the work of photographer Erika Masterson. The exhibit will run until Friday May 22, 2026.
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.
Artists Guild Gallery presents Art Exhibit by Local Award-Winning Artists to May 29. Enjoy fabulous art by our award-winning local artists. The gallery is open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday as well as the Saturday after Gallery Stroll.
Florida Art Chix offers its May Exhibit for seven featured Guest Artists, and many small, affordable works created by local artists–perfect Mother’s Day gifts! On view to May 31. Open M-F, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates our Nation’s 250th 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.
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. “How Does Your Garden Grow” is the theme. This Artist Member Exhibit includes Grace Cormier, Tony Caruso, Joan Mercer, Sheila McAvoy and Yvonne Steere. On view to July 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 October 22. The Nature of Things is the theme. Hallway gallery features works by Sheila McAvoy. Council Chamber gallery features works by Robin Woodward.
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