MusicWorks Concerts presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. A separate pre-show VIP meet-and-greet will also be available. Concert tickets start at $51, and meet-and-greet tickets are $126. Next week, MusicWorks presents the Steely Dan Project at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Emerson Center. The concert features musicians performing classic hits by Steely Dan. Tickets start at $51. For details, call 772-777-9321 or visit MusicWorksConcerts.com.
The Italian Food Festival runs Friday to Sunday, March 6-8, at the Italian American Civic Association, 1600 25th St., Vero Beach. Hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The festival features authentic Italian cuisine, live music and entertainment. For more information, call 772-778-1522 or visit ItalianAmericanVero.com.
Collage Mirage: The Art of Derek Gores opens Friday, March 6, and runs through Sunday, April 26, at the A.E. Backus Museum, 500 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce. Gores is known for his collage work and has many pieces in permanent institutional collections. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 13. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5, with discounts available. For details, call 772-465-0630 or visit BackusMuseum.org.
The Third Annual St. Paddle’s Day Pickleball Tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Dick Bird Park, 800 20th Ave. SW, Vero Beach. Registration fees are $60 for individual players and $120 per team. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Indian River County. For information, call 772-567-8900 or visit UnitedWayIRC.org.
The Best Friends Variety Hour with Kris and Alli begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Emerson Center (address above). The program starts with wine and cheese at 3 p.m., followed by the show at 4 p.m. Kris and Ali are comedians and best friends who have been performing together for almost 20 years. The show includes comedy sketches, improv, storytelling and song & dance. Tickets are $50, with proceeds benefiting the American Association of University Women Vero Beach’s scholarship fund. Visit AAUWVeroBeach.org for tickets or more information.
Fantasia of the Isles: A Celtic Celebration featuring the Astralis Chamber Ensemble begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. For more information, call 772-778-1070 or visit ccovb.org.
The International Lecture Series presents CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Conor Knighton at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Knighton will discuss his national park journey, “Leave Only Footprints: My Journey Through Every National Park.” Tickets range from $110 to $160, with member discounts available. For details, call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
Rock the Boat, a fundraising evening event benefiting Youth Sailing Foundation’s programs, begins at 5 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Quail Valley River Club, 2345 Highway A1A, Vero Beach. Tickets are $250 and include cocktails, a sailing demonstration, raffle, live auction and dinner. For more information, call 772-492-3243 or visit YSFIRC.org.
The Ocean Research & Conservation Association presents “Fish as Biological Indicators: ORCA’s One Health Fish Monitoring Project” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at ORCA’s D.J. Rainone Research & Science Center, 1235 16th St., Vero Beach. Admission is free. For more information, call 772-562-9052 or visit TeamORCA.org.
The Angels Reach for the Stars Fundraising Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Boys & Girls Club of Vero Beach, 1729 17th Ave. Tickets are $500, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. The evening includes tours by club members, cocktails, dinner and testimonials. For information, call 772-299-7449 or visit BGCIRC.org.
The E-Series Lecture presents Olivia Redding of Coastal Connections speaking on “The History of Sea Turtles in Southeastern Florida” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Emerson Center (address above). A suggested donation of $10 is requested. For details, call 772-778-5249 or visit TheEmersonCenter.com.
