Riverside Theatre for Kids’ Student Touring Troupe will present a one-act version of the award-winning musical “Godspell” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, on the Stark Stage. Tickets are $10. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
Golfers can swing for a cause on Friday, May 30, during the Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic. Hosted at the Indian River Club, the tournament benefits the Samaritan Center for Homeless Families. Check-in begins at noon, with participation costing $250. The Indian River Club is at 800 Carolina Circle SW, Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-770-3039.
Main Street Vero Beach invites the community to a star-spangled celebration at the Patriotic Party running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 30, along 14th Avenue in Downtown Vero Beach. Enjoy an energetic evening filled with vendors, live entertainment and food trucks. The event is free and a perfect way to welcome the summer season. Details can be found at MainStreetVeroBeach.org.
Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line for a cause at the Blue Water Open Charity Fishing Tournament, running May 30 and May 31. Hosted by the Sebastian Exchange Club Foundation, this event kicks off with a Captain’s Meeting on Friday and concludes with a weigh-in from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Capt. Hiram’s, 1580 U.S. 1. Visit BlueWaterOpen.com for tournament details and registration.
The Indian River County Centennial Softball Challenge – Hose vs. Handcuffs – is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, 3901 26th St., Vero Beach. The event brings together local heroes in a friendly match between Indian River County Fire Rescue and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Gates at Holman Stadium open at 8 a.m., with the first pitch at 9 a.m. Admission is free, and the event is hosted at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. More info is available at IndianRiver.gov.
Art for the Heart, Soul & Mind will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Rio Coco Café, 3300 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. This colorful and welcoming outreach event is presented by the Source’s Dignity Wellness Program and sponsored by IMPACT 100. Attendees will enjoy live music, local art sales, door prizes and creative experiences like Dabble in Color’s public paint-outs. Two free sessions on mental health first aid tips will be led by Charlene Morris, licensed mental health counselor and program director. No registration is needed, but space is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more at IAmTheSource.org or call 772-564-0202.
The Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present its Annual Members Organ Recital at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Ave., Vero Beach. The concert features performances on its majestic Harrison & Harrison Pipe Organ. A stellar lineup of local organists from churches throughout the region will showcase their talent. Admission is free, with donations welcome to support the Guild’s outreach programs. Call 772-584-9744 for more information.
Improvisational comedy takes center stage when the acclaimed SAK Comedy Lab launches its Thursday evening summer series beginning June 5 at Riverside Theatre (address above). Known for its fast-paced, improvisational hilarity, the Orlando-based group includes those who have gone on to work on the Disney Channel, Showtime, HBO, Broadway and much more. SAK Comedy Lab will perform on the Waxlax Stage at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. June 5 and June 19, July 10 and July 31, and Aug. 14 and Aug. 28. Tickets are $25. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
The Vero Beach Museum of Art begins its summer course offerings next week. A range of creative classes invites participants to explore various disciplines. Courses include “From Mount Fuji to Giverny,” a look at Japanese art history and its influence on Impressionism, taught by Chris Fasolino on Thursday evenings; “Qigong,” a gentle movement class with Katie Nall on Tuesday evenings; and multiple ceramics classes, including “Working with Clay” with Kent Johnson and “Clay Creations” with Robbin Buller, both focusing on hand-building and wheel-throwing. Barry Shapiro leads “Abstract Painting” on Tuesday evenings and “Still Life Painting” on Wednesdays. Beginners can also take “You Can Draw” with Marlene Evans Putnam on Saturday mornings. Course fees range from $85 to $275, with discounts for museum members. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is at 3001 Riverside Park Dr. For more information call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
