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 Sat May 16 to 23
Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. | Saturday May 16 NO LOOP PERFORMANCE | Thursday, May 21 Rusty Strings featuring Dave Scott (Acoustic rock-blues) | Friday, May 22 Abby Owens (Acoustic American singer songwriter) | Saturday, May 23 Stay Tuned (Acoustic duo)
Riverside Theatre offers Comedy Zone on Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Riverside’s showcase of professional comedians touring the comedy circuit takes the Waxlax Stage. No Comedy Show on May 16. May 22 and 23, Greg Hall and C.P. Post.
Environmental Learning Center offers Little Wonders on May 16 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.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach hosts The Turnaway Play May 16 at 2:00 p.m. Written by Lesley Lisa Greene and presented by the Initiative for Reproductive Justice Group. How does getting an abortion or not influence a woman’s life? What happens when a woman is denied an abortion? This urgent issue comes to life on stage through a blend of humor, drama, and audience participation. Event is free, reservations are recommended.
Ballet Vero Beach Presents: Spring Flings May 16, 2:00 p.m. In a season finale, George Balanchine’s original version of Valse Fantaisie (1953) makes its company premiere alongside Adam Schnell’s flirty ABBAsolutely, and Matthew Lovegood’s lush and windswept Caprice. Location: McAlpin Fine Arts Center – Indian River State College, Fort Pierce. (see below for Vero Beach performance)
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.
Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach presents The OM Circle Tues. May 19 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.
Vero Beach Museum of Art education staff and docents offers an Art Talk “Visions in the Making” on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. An in-depth focus on select artworks from special exhibitions and the permanent collection. Registration required.
Vero Heritage Center presents its monthly Bluegrass Concert May 20 at 6:30 p.m. A different Blue Grass band every month until May for your delight. May’s concert features the band Remedy Tree, a rising Americana sensation.
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.
Ballet Vero Beach Presents: Spring Flings May 22, 7:30 p.m. and May 23, 2:00 p.m. In a season finale, George Balanchine’s original version of Valse Fantaisie (1953) makes its company premiere alongside Adam Schnell’s flirty ABBAsolutely, and Matthew Lovegood’s lush and windswept Caprice. Location: Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach
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. 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 exhibit at the Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach. Solo exhibit by Merana Cadorette “Travels In Watercolor” On view through Aug. 10.
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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