Ballet Vero Beach will host its elegant Ballet Under the Stars fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Tree House Vero Beach 8010 43rd Ave. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, gourmet bites and refreshments, a performance by the acclaimed ballet company, and dancing to the sounds of the Dave Capp Project. The event supports Ballet Vero Beach’s continued efforts to bring professional ballet to the Treasure Coast. Tickets start at $175. Call 772-279-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
Downtown Vero Beach will transform into a disco wonderland from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 25, for Downtown Disco. Hosted along 14th Avenue, this free event features live music by the funky and soulful band Soultime, plus a variety of local vendors, food trucks, beer and wine. Hosted by Main Street Vero Beach, this event invites the community to celebrate local businesses with dancing in the street. For more information, visit MainStreetVeroBeach.org.
Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, Riverside Theatre keeps the energy high with its Comedy Zone lineup. Comedians Nathan Wallace and Nadeem Awad will take the Waxlax Stage with shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. both nights. Wallace’s quick wit and audience interaction is well known, while Awad brings a sharp, South Florida flavor, having twice reached the finals in “Florida’s Funniest” contest. Tickets are $25. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-5860 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
The Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in Riverview Park, U.S. 1 and County Road 512, Sebastian. The event will spotlight environmental awareness and community spirit with small business and nonprofit booths, live music, delicious food and children’s activities, along with the Sebastian Art Club’s Indian River Lagoon Fine Arts Show. Admission is free, and full details are at CityOfSebastian.org.
The AAUW-Vero Beach chapter will hold a Play the New Card Mah Jongg Fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Vero Beach Yacht Club, 3601 Rio Vista Blvd. Tickets are $80 and include lunch and an engaging game day. Proceeds go toward local educational opportunities. For tickets and info, visit AAUWVeroBeach.org.
Orchid lovers will be in full bloom during the Vero Beach Orchid Society Show and Sale at Riverside Park, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Vendors and growers from across Florida will display and sell stunning orchids, and experts will be on hand to answer questions about care and cultivation.
