The annual Denim and Diamonds Hope Gala, an evening that blends elegance with heartfelt purpose, takes place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Magnolia Manor, 7290 4th St., Vero Beach. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, auctions and dancing to the local favorite Riptide, all benefiting pediatric cancer research through the American Cancer Society. For information, call 772-473-4613.
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is busy with shows and auditions. Its production of “A Christmas Carol the Musical” opens Friday, Dec. 5, and runs through Dec. 21. Tickets are $17.50 to $40. Auditions for “Cabaret” are at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10. All auditionees must be 18 or older. They should prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song in the style of the show and bring appropriate footwear and fitted dance clothing if auditioning for intensive dance roles such as Sally Bowles, the Emcee or the Kit Kat Girls and Boys. Audition sign-ups and additional information are available through the theater’s website. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Call 772- 562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
The Rotary Kids Triathlon begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Victor Hart Park and the Gifford Aquatic Center, 4895 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. Children ages 6 to 13 will compete in a swim-bike-run race designed for a variety of age groups and abilities, including adaptive athletes. A mandatory bike check-in takes place from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. $35. Visit KidsTriVeroBeach.com.
Vero Beach Christmas Parade, presented by Sunrise Rotary, begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, along Ocean Avenue. It includes a red-carpet pre-show with Santa Claus, a holiday photo booth and family activities. Spectators are encouraged to use the free shuttle running from Riverside Park to avoid traffic and parking congestion. Visit SunriseRotaryVeroBeach.org.
Atlantic Classical Orchestra brings its Home for the Holidays Concert to the stage at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Waxlax Center at Saint Edward’s School, 1895 Saint Edwards Dr., Vero Beach. The program blends classical selections with seasonal favorites, offering a performance suitable for all ages. Tickets are $10 for children and $40 for adults. Call 772-460-0851 or visit AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com.
The Hibiscus Children’s Center hosts its Seaside Sparkle Gala at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at The Moorings Yacht and Country Club, 100 Harbour Dr., Vero Beach. Tickets are $274 with funds helping to support essential programs for children and families. Visit HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) presents marine biologist and deep-sea explorer Edie Widder, Ph.D., at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at ORCA’s DJ Rainone Research & Science Center 1235 16th St., Vero Beach. She will be speaking on “Making the Invisible Visible: Pollution Mapping and Monitoring.” Free. Visit TeamORCA.org.
The Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center hosts its Winter Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St, Vero Beach. The concert features student musicians in an annual showcase of classical and contemporary selections. Visit VeroBeachPerformingArts.com.
The Emerson Gallery unveils Small Wonders: A Holiday Showcase of Mini Masterpieces with a reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Emerson Center, located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th Ave. The exhibition, which runs through Dec. 29, features original small-scale artworks ideal for holiday gifting. Weekday gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., except Wednesdays when the gallery is closed. For information, call 772-778-5249 or visit TheEmersonCenter.com.
The Prophecy Show brings a tribute to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Emerson Center (address above) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Now in its 19th touring season, the show features classically trained musicians performing powerful holiday rock selections amid theatrical effects including lasers, choreography and dramatic lighting. Tickets are $55 to $85. Call 772-778-5249 or visit
TheEmersonCenter.com.
Ballet Vero Beach presents its annual “Nutcracker on the Indian River” Dec. 11-14 at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Dr., Vero Beach. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The matinee is 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 to $90. The family-friendly one-hour performances are 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and noon Sunday, Dec. 14, with tickets at $10. Call 772-269-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
