The musical comedy “The Addams Family” opens Friday at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. This is the 2010 musical which was based on a movie, which was based on a TV series, which was based on Charles Addams’ popular 1938 cartoons. And, by the way, there’s also a Netflix spinoff on this fun storyline called “Wednesday.” The stage musical’s book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, who also wrote the book for “Jersey Boys.” Music and lyrics are by Andrew Lippa, who previously created the music and lyrics for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The Vero Beach Theatre Guild production is directed and choreographed by Beth Shestak. Music director Greg Harris takes on the role of Gomez Addams, the romantic ghoul married to Morticia, played here by Mary Carson Barnette. The duo squeezes out every drop of humor and high camp from their characters, says Lisa McNamee, Guild president. “They are hysterical.” The rest of the loving Addams family feature: Katey Altenbaumer as Uncle Fester, Megan Taylor Callahan as Wednesday, Charles Suleman as Pugsly, Shane Frampton as Grandma and Rob Kenna as Lurch. “The Addams Family” runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 15 at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Ave., Vero Beach. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 to $40. For more information, to buy tickets or to sign up for a class, call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com..
Ballet Vero Beach is looking for energetic and outgoing people to join its team of volunteers to assist in guest services, boutique sales, special events, administration support and publicity. Volunteers receive free tickets, merchandise and are invited to volunteer thank you events. If you love “The Dance,” need to get out more and want to help Ballet Vero Beach, then this might be just the thing for you. To apply to be a volunteer, go to BalletVeroBeach.org/volunteer.
Riverside Theatre brings headliner Carl Rimi and feature act Keith Lenart to its intimate Comedy Zone this weekend. Rimi has been a stand-up comedian for 28 years, performing nationwide and on cruise ships. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix and major TV networks. Lenart was directed by Billy Crystal for HBO’s “Pictures 61” and was on NBC’s “So You Think You’re Funny.” He’s worked with major stand-up comics including Lewis Black and Bobcat Goldthwait. The emcee for the show is P-Mac, who has done stand-up comedy for 15 years. By the way, previously scheduled comic Kevin Lee will not be performing. The Comedy Zone shows begin at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30. All tickets are $25. On those same evenings, Riverside will present its free concert series, Live in the Loop. This weekend’s acts are “Low Ground,” which performs bluegrass and folk music, and “American Bandstand,” which covers hits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Low Ground performs at 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. American Bandstand performs 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Admission is free. Guests can purchase drinks and picnic-style food (hamburgers, etc.) before and during the shows. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
The Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County will hold a 5K run/walk event on Saturday at South Beach Park. The event not only celebrates recovery but also raises money to help others break free from the chains of substance misuse. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at South Beach Park, 1702 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. Early registration runs through Friday, Sept. 29, and the cost is $30 for individuals and $25 per runner for teams. There are discounts for children 12 years and younger. Early packet pickup and registration will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Runners Depot, 436 21st St., Vero Beach. To register online or to get more information, visit RunSignUp.com.
The Pink in Paradise Gala fundraiser benefiting Friends After Diagnosis will be held 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 9th St., SW, Vero Beach. There will be dancing, auctions, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Admission is $75. For more information, visit FriendsAfterDiagnosis.com.
The Pelican Island Conservation Society opens its “Indian River Bird and Nature Show” annual art exhibition Monday, Oct. 2, at the Environmental Learning Center. The exhibition will be up until Oct. 27. There will be an artist meet and greet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, followed by a presentation on Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050 or visit DiscoverELC.org.
