Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone presents standup comedy this weekend, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18. The shows feature headliner Johnny Mac, a comedy veteran with more than 30 years’ experience; and feature act Adam Snair, whose material draws on everyday situations, family life and sharp audience interaction. The weekend shows give theatergoers multiple chances to catch the comic lineup in an intimate setting. Tickets are $25. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
Riverside Theatre’s free Concerts in the Loop series presents acoustic duo Nico & Marco on Thursday, July 16; blues, jazz, rock and Motown from the Vince Love Duo on Friday, July 17; and jazz, blues and soft rock by Rappture on Saturday, July 18. The free concerts run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring a chair if you like. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
Senior Wellness: Rock & Roll Cardio is offered from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Department of Health Wabasso, 8445 64th Ave., Vero Beach, and again from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Intergenerational Center, 1590 9th St. SW, Vero Beach. Indian River County Parks & Recreation sponsors the free low-impact class, which uses upbeat music, optional weights and resistance bands, and is led by Sandy H. The program is designed to help participants build endurance, improve balance and stay active in a supportive group setting. Call 772-567-8000 or visit IndianRiver.gov and click onto the recreation department’s calendar.
The Back to School Splash is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Gifford Aquatic Center. Presented by Treasure Coast Girls Coalition and Indian River County Parks & Recreation, the event includes swimming, activities, giveaways and lunch. The first 150 people are admitted free, and a school supply giveaway begins at 11 a.m. Swim diapers are required for children under 2. The Gifford Aquatic Center is at 4895 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. Call 772-202-8170 or visit TreasureCoastGirls.org.
The “Indian River County USA 250 Celebration” runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Heritage Center. Hosted by the Republican Executive Committee of Indian River County, the event includes barbecue, live music by Johnny and the Blaze, speakers and family activities. Guests will have a chance to mingle with state and local candidates for public office in a relaxed community setting, making the event part celebration, part civic gathering. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for ages 5 to 12, and free for children younger than 5 with a paid adult. RSVP is required. The Heritage Center is at 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Call 772-492-8394 or visit IRCGOP.com.
“The Art of the Operator” exhibition opens Saturday, July 18, and runs through Sept. 30 at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. The show highlights artwork by Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen. Works are in media including charcoal, photography, ink, watercolor, oil, sculpture and digital art. The exhibition spans themes of service, resilience, camaraderie and memory, offering visitors a rare look at the personal side of Naval Special Warfare through the eyes of those who served. Museum admission is $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and veterans, $8 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is at 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, Fort Pierce. Call 772-595-5845 or visit NavySealMuseum.org.
