From theater and music to festivals and charitable events, there are many activities and events happening in the coming days to keep everyone busy and engaged.
The spotlight shines brightly on Vero Beach High School as they present “Hadestown: Teen Edition” this weekend at the school’s Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. This adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical promises to be a highlight of the season. Under the direction of drama teacher Brandon Carter and musical director Julia Glunt, the talented cast, led by Aubrey Dunham as Eurydice and Nehemiah Alcinat as Orpheus, will bring to life the intertwined stories of Greek mythology in a contemporary setting. The show performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $10 to $15. For more information visit VeroBeachPerformingArts.com.
Riverside Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” from Feb. 25 to March 21 on the theater’s Stark Stage. This beloved classic is sure to delight audiences with its charm and nostalgia. The show performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Wednesdays, select Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $45. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit Riverside
Theatre.com.
A national tour of “Come From Away” performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. The show is a retelling the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers in Newfoundland after 9/11. Tickets start at $61. For more information visit
KingCenter.com.
Music lovers are in for a treat with a diverse lineup of concerts. On Feb. 21, the Vero Beach Elks Lodge hosts a Neil Diamond Tribute featuring Keith Allynn. Tickets are $30 with funds raised helping support local scholarships. The Vero Beach Elks Lodge is at 1350 26th St. For more information call 772-562-8450 or visit VeroElks.com.
Temple Beth Shalom presents a Community Concert and Silent Auction, featuring Cantor Kelly Onickel and the Dave Mundy Trio performing jazz and Broadway hits. Tickets are $54. Call 772-569-4700.
Duo Beaux Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach performs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. This married concert pianist duo, Catherine Lan and Tao Lin, will present a program of solo and duet piano music, including Prokofiev’s challenging Piano Concerto No. 3 and Debussy’s beloved “Clair de Lune.” Admission is free. The First Presbyterian Church is at 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. For more information call 772-562-9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org.
The Indian River Symphonic Association presents the Polish Chamber Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. Led by violinist and conductor Daniel Hope, the program explores Mozart’s works and those of his contemporaries like Gluck and Haydn. Tickets are $91.50. For more information call 772-778-1070 or visit IRSymphonic.org.
For rock fans, Bruce in the USA, the world’s No. 1 tribute to Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets are $45 to $95. For more information call 800-595-4849 or visit MusicWorks
Concerts.com.
Jazz enthusiasts can look forward to the Larry Brown Quintet at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild on the same evening. The group’s release “Hard Bop Café” was deemed the Best Jazz Recording for 2006 and earned a “Wammie Award.” Tickets are $25 to $40. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. For more information visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
