The Wheels and Keels Fundraising Weekend runs Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club. 100 Harbour Dr., Vero Beach. This exciting event includes a Friday evening reception, dinner and auction at 7:15 p.m. followed by a Saturday Antique & Exotic Car & Boat Show, with proceeds benefiting 13 local nonprofit organizations. More information can be found at WKVero.com.
The Melbourne Civic Theatre, located at 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, will present another in its PlayRead series this weekend. This time, it’s Lucas Hnath’s award-winning “A Doll’s House, Part 2.” The PlayRead begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, and will be moderated by Vero News theater critic Terrence Girard. Hnath’s play revisits the characters 15 years after Nora’s departure in the Henrik Ibsen classic. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at MyMCT.org or by calling 321-723-6935.
On April 5 at 11 a.m., the Vero Beach Book Center will present Fox News co-host Emily Compagno at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, to discuss her book “Under His Wings.” The Vero Beach Book Center is at 391 21st St. This is a ticketed event; details can be obtained by calling 772-560-2050.
The Chase Your Tail 5K begins at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, starting from Sebastian Community Center, 1805 N Central Ave. $35 and $30. Funds raised benefit H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue. Registration details are available at HaloRescueFL.org.
The Treasure Coast Girls Coalition will host the Girls to Greatness Luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Pointe West Country Club, 7500 14th Lane, Vero Beach. Tickets are $125. Call 772-202-8170.
The Treasure Coast Craft Spirits Festival, hosted by Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach, takes place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, on Airport Drive in Vero Beach. Featuring over 20 distilleries, samples, bottle sales, a cigar lounge, music and appetizers, tickets are available for $100 and $140, with a $35 option for designated drivers. More information is available at TreasureCoastSpiritsFestival.com.
Poetry and barbecue unite at the Mothers & Daughters Poetry & BBQ fundraiser for the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation beginning 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5. The BBQ includes readings from local poets, and guest poets Tina Mozelle Braziel, Sarah Freligh and Cathy Smith Bowers. The BBQ dinner and live music begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at LRJF.org.
At 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, the Edwards Twins bring their celebrated Las Vegas act “Two Brothers, 100 Stars” to the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. The show includes their legendary impersonations of music greats. Tickets are $41 to $66. Visit TheEmersonCenter.com or call 772-778-5249.
The Vero Beach Film Festival returns beginning Monday, April 7, and running to April 13, with a week of film screenings and special events. Highlights include the Friends & Family Dinner on April 7 at Grand Harbor Beach Club, the Opening Night Filmmaker Awards & Dance on April 10, the Filmmakers Hidden Lounge at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach on April 11, and the Grand Wine Tasting at the Heritage Center that evening. The festival wraps up with a closing party on April 13. For a full schedule and tickets, visit VBFilmFest.org.
Aim for Freedom Clay Shoot Competition begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Indian River County Shooting Range. The event supports SafeSpace, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Registration fees are $150 per person or $500 per team. More information is available at SafeSpaceFL.org.
The Successful Aging Luncheon, benefiting the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County, begins at noon Sunday, April 9, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. It features an appearance by Jane Pauley, award-winning journalist and host of CBS Sunday Morning, and moderated by Faith Daniels. $250. Visit AlzPark.org for more details.
“An Evening of Latin Rhythms,” featuring the 10-piece band La Herencia, runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club, 700 Indian River Dr. Attendees can enjoy traditional Latin classics while supporting the Music Angels Education Fund, which provides music lessons for children in need. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. More details can be found at MusicAngelsUSA.org or by calling 484-885-7492.
Live from Vero Beach presents “Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 ($45 to $105), and “Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10 ($45 to $95) at the Emerson Center (address above). Visit MusicWorksConcerts.com or call 800-595-4849.
