Courtside Cabaret features an evening of music, storytelling and cabaret style performances beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Boulevard Padel and Tennis Club, 1620 Boulevard Village Lane, Vero Beach. The event supports the Gifford Academy for the Performing Arts. Admission is $30. For details, call 772 213 3077. Ballet Vero Beach performs “Allusions and Allegories” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11. An Accessible/Family Friendly performance of “The Sleeping Princess” will be offered Sunday, April 12. Tickets start at $10. Performances will be held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Call 772 269 1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org. The Children’s Art Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Families can enjoy free art projects, student performances, docent led tours and food trucks. No preregistration is required. For information, call 772 231 0707 or visit VBMuseum.org. The Treasure Coast Craft Spirits Festival runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11, on Airport Drive in Vero Beach, showcasing more than 30 Florida craft distilleries and brands. The outdoor event includes a cigar lounge and benefits Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise projects. Tickets start at $28.52. Visit TreasureCoastSpiritsFestival.com. The Patriots Awards and Graduation Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Pointe West Country Club, 7500 14th Lane, Vero Beach. The military themed dinner event includes live music and an auction to benefit Dogs for Life. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at DogsForLifeVB.org. Deeply Rooted: The Next Generation, hosted by Vero Heritage, begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. The evening features dinner, a panel discussion and auctions with participation from young adults descended from Indian River County pioneer families. Tickets are $150. Visit VeroHeritage.org. Sunset Saturdays Free Concert Series, presented by the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce and GHO Homes, runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Humiston Park on Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Admission is free. The Spring Art Show at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach’s opening reception runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at 520 Royal Palm Blvd. The show runs through June 30, with viewing hours noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Sunday mornings between services. Call 772 562 9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org. Vero Beach Choral Society performs Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Saint Edward’s School Waxlax Center, 1895 St. Edwards Dr., Vero Beach. Director Jacob Craig leads the society joined by the Indian River Charter High School Choir, soprano Lida Eden, baritone Anthony Baron and a 60 piece orchestra. Tickets are $20, $10 for students. Visit VeroBeachChoralSociety.org or call 772 217 5470.