The classic surfing film “The Endless Summer” is the subject of a documentary called “Birth of the Endless Summer.” The documentary explores the backstory to filmmaker Bruce Brown’s iconic “Endless Summer” film which is credited for the rapid rise and romantic lure of the sport. The documentary has been hailed as a “beautiful film” by Inertia and was placed in the top 10 films of the year by IndieFest Film Awards. The documentary looks behind the scenes at surfing pioneer Dick Metz journeying around the world in the late ’50s and early ’60s in search of the elusive perfect wave. Adventure Entertainment has released the documentary on limited run. Locally, that ends Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Vero Beach CW Theaters Magestic 11, 940 14th St., Vero Beach.
If you like sangria and margaritas, then the Sangarita Challenge is for you. The event will be hosted by Exchange Club of Vero Beach starting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., Vero Beach. The event costs $50 per person and includes samples of all sangria, margaritas and small plates. Proceeds benefit programs helping child abuse prevention, scholarships, veterans and community service projects. For more information, visit exchangeclubofverobeach.com or better yet, visit the organization’s Facebook page.
Heaton’s of Vero Beach will have an End of Summer Luau 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. It includes a pig roast, a DJ, fire dancers, light bites and a welcome cocktail. The cost of admission is $55 at the door. Heaton’s is at the Kimpton Vero Beach Resort and Spa, 3500 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-469-4444 or visit HeatonsVeroBeach.com.
Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone presents headliner Nathan Wallace, feature act Nadeem Awad and emcee Steve Kalisik this weekend. Wallace, a “blue-collar Dad,” was named to the top 100 in the World Series of Comedy. He was also in the finals of “Florida’s Funniest Comedian” and won the “Off the Hook” competition. He’s appeared with Jon Lovitz and Henry Cho. Awad, a south Florida native, also was a two-time finalist in the “Florida’s Funniest Comedian” contest. He has toured with Jimmy Shubert and has been on stage with Bret Ernst, Greg Hahn, Mark Normand and more. He headlined around the country on the “Happy Habibi Tour” making stops at the Boston Hard Rock, the Palm Beach Improv and the Funny Shop in Ohio. Kalisik is originally from Chicago and has lived in Indian River County for 10 years. The comedy shows start at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19. Meanwhile, Live in the Loop concerts run from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both nights. On Friday it’s the Samantha Russell Band, and on Saturday, the Melinda Elena Band takes the spotlight. The concerts are free for all. Best bring a chair, of course. And you can make a whole night of it at Riverside if you head to the Live in the Loop Concert and the Comedy Zone because the theater also has some tasty picnic-style burgers and more for sale. And, there is a cash bar. So it’s hard to say you have nothing to do with Riverside Theatre in your backyard. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit
RiverisdeTheatre.com.
All those Brevard Symphony Orchestra fans will want to plan ahead for its MSC Seashore Bahamas Cruise 2nd annual fundraiser. The cruise takes you to Nassau and Ocean Cay. The all-inclusive cruise takes care of meals, Wi-Fi, drinks, taxes, port fees, cruise gratuities and entertainment. The cruise departs Artemis Parking Lot, 780 S. Apollo Blvd., Cape Canaveral, on Thursday, Dec. 7, and returns Sunday, Dec. 10. The cost is $700 per person, double occupancy, with a deluxe ocean view, or $775 for a deluxe ocean view and a balcony. A $200 deposit secures your spot. Final payment is due Sept. 4. To book your spot or more information, call 321-676-6040 or email gtt@globaltours.com.
