Ballet Vero Beach has invited the Pigeonwing Dance company to make their Vero Beach debut this weekend at Riverside Theatre. Their performance will be part of the Riverside Dance Festival. Pigeonwing is so named because of its “blend of airness and New York City grit.” It was formed by choreographer Gabrielle Lamb, who won a Princess Grace Award for her work. The group will perform “Rising,” a full-length work performed to live music. The themes explored in the dance will be humanity’s growing awareness of how it is connected to Earth’s oceans. The company describes its style as meticulous improvisatory abandon. Pigeonwing performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Tickets start at $40 with discounts for children/students. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. For more information call 772-231-6990 or visit Riverside
Theatre.com or BalletVeroBeach.org.
The 50th Annual Aerial Antics Circus will perform this weekend at Saint Edward’s School in Vero Beach. The program is part of the Vero Beach Recreation Department. Described as a part of the “magical world of youth circus,” the program imparts physical and mental strength to its students who participate in gymnastics and circus programs in order to perform in the Aerial Antics Circus. The show starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, at Saint Edward’s School, 1895 Saint Edward’s Dr. Tickets are $8 for adults; $7 for children ages 6-12 and seniors. For more information, call 772-978-4500.
The Summer Art Show runs through Sept. 30 at the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. The show is housed in three gallery spaces at the church and showcases the work of 10 art students from the Sebastian River Art Club. All of the artists have been trained by art instructor Sheila Lougheed and Suze Lavender, the curator of the church’s Galleries. The two teach the “Fix My Painting” class at the Sebastian River Art Club. “We have the distinct honor of showcasing the work of outstanding local artists in our galleries,” Lavender says. “This summer’s show focuses on talented newcomers to the art world, many of whom display a startling ability far beyond their years with a brush.” The galleries are open for viewing from noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and on Sunday mornings between church services. Admission is free. The First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach is at 520 Royal Palm Blvd. For more information call 772-562-9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org.
Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone features headliner Juanita Lolita and feature act Vinnie Ward this weekend. Lolita is known as a “clean comedian” who likes to take fun pokes at her Hispanic hillbilly heritage. Ward takes pride in having been known as the class clown in school whose smart mouth got him kicked out of every classroom but invited into comedy clubs all over the country. Comedy Zone performs at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. All seats are $25. Also be sure to get to Riverside early so you can enjoy one of the free concerts in the “Live in the Loop” series. The outdoor concerts feature popular area musicians and groups. The first will be “New Page Jazz Collective” performing from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Home Brewed will perform classic rock from the ’60s to ’80s from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Luna Pearl will perform a wide variety of audience favorites from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. All concerts are free. Bring a chair. In addition, food and drink are sold, so arrive hungry and thirsty. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
If you want something different to do, check out the offerings at the Environmental Learning Center. One offering that might have unusual appeal to you is a Guided Kayak Excursion upon the serene waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Trained nature guides will paddle along with you as you explore the lagoon’s unique ecosystem, abundant wildlife and hidden mangrove tunnels. The ELC provides all the needed gear. August excursions will be held on Aug. 10, 17 and 24 and start at $55. During August, the ELC features a buy one/get one half off special. There will also be a STEAM camp for middle and high school girls from Aug. 5-9. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050 or visit DiscoverELC.org.
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- The 2017 Aerial Antics.
