CCIRC Arts & Entertainment Calendar for Indian River Guardian
Arts, entertainment and fun in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County as compiled by the Cultural Council of Indian River County Sat Aug 22 to 29
Riverside Theatre offers The Loop, local musicians play The Loop Outdoor Stage on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. | Saturday Aug. 22 Victoria Cardona (Guitarist/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist) | Thursday Aug. 27 Nico & Marco (Acoustic Multigenre Duo) | Friday Aug. 28 Kyle Kraft (Country) | Saturday Aug. 29 Dottie Kelly & the Rock House Band (Soul, Blues, Motown, R&B)
Riverside Theatre offers Comedy Zone on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Riverside’s showcase of professional comedians touring the comedy circuit takes the Waxlax Stage. Aug 22 Bear Webb and Angela Nacca.
Environmental Learning Center (ELC) offers a Nourish & Flourish Aug. 22 at 10:00 a.m. A strong foundation starts with proper knife skills. Join Chef Stacy Maple for a demonstration class focused on knife safety, grip and cutting techniques, selecting the right knife for the job, and practical tips to make meal preparation easier and more enjoyable. Light tastings included.
Environmental Learning Center (ELC) offers Currents & Connections Aug. 22 at 12:30 p.m. A free double-feature lecture on mosquitoes featuring local experts. Learn how mosquitoes are managed throughout Indian River County and discover practical ways to protect yourself from mosquito bites through an interactive workshop with hands-on demonstrations. Participants will receive a free insect repellent to take home. Perfect for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors!
Environmental Learning Center offers Walking Meditation on Aug. 23 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.
Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Museum Stories at VBMA Aug. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Every Wednesday at the VBMA unless closed for holiday. A theme-based, participatory program for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers that includes reading books, singing songs, dancing, and creating art together. Museum Stories takes place in the VBMA’s Art Zone. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (0-24 months) and 10:30-11:30 a.m. (2-4 years).
McKee Botanical Garden offers The Jungle Experience: A Path to Stillness Aug. 26, 1:30 p.m. A guided sensory walk inviting participants to slow down, move quietly and restore mental clarity by engaging with the sights, sounds and scents that define McKee’s unique jungle landscape.
Environmental Learning Center offers Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga on Aug. 29 9:30 a.m. This is a 60-minute yin-inspired yoga class on stand-up paddleboards, perfect for beginners and those looking to unwind on the water. No paddleboarding or yoga experience is necessary.
Artists Guild Gallery presents Weekly Fine Art Exhibit to August 31. Enjoy an ever-changing fine art exhibit by Award-Winning Local Artists at the Artists Guild Gallery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday, as well as the Saturday after Gallery Stroll.
Florida Art Chix Gallery presents “Hot Summer Art,” works by Guest Artists Justine Lomenzo, Iris Peters, P. Hall, Jeff Hall, Michael Degnon, Ena Raquer, and Gallery Owners Camy De Mario and Judy Burgarella. “Hot Summer Art” will be on view to August 31st, and includes a book launch and signing of DeMario’s new memoire, “What I Carried Through the Fire,” a riveting true story of tragedy, survival, adventure and art.
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: “Old Florida Now” featuring works by Artist Members Mary Carter, Tony Caruso and Robin Woodward. Exhibit runs to September 3.
Center for Spiritual Care is hosting an Exhibit through September featuring artists Kate Russum, Betsy Moser, and Joan DeLozier. Viewing hours Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 1:00 pm. To 3:00 p.m.
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. Free To Be is the theme. Featured Artist Members Jen Berlin, Mary Carter, Tony Caruso and David Kurland. On view to Oct 19.
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.
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. The exhibit is an Audubon Advocate Program. Photography by 5th Grade students from local schools. On view to Nov. 17.
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents James Prosek: At Work on view to Oct. 25 in the Holmes Gallery. This exhibition celebrates the significant projects that define the artist’s first 30 years of art making. This comprehensive survey presents the remarkable breadth of his practice, from on-the-spot field studies to studio work in painting, watercolor, and sculpture.
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Jill Nathanson: Chromatic Phrases in Schumann and Titelman galleries. This exhibition presents recent work by Jill Nathanson, whose abstract paintings are shaped through a deliberate process that balances spontaneity with a predetermined structure. In her work, color does not remain fixed or purely descriptive but instead suggests movement as it is shaped by the interaction of light and perception. Exhibit continues to Feb. 7, 2027
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. Currently on view The Butterfly Project, a collaborative exhibit between Community One Initiative and the Indian River School District to commemorate Remembrance of children lost in the holocaust.
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