Aerial Antics Youth Circus will celebrate its 52nd year of entertainment with aerial, acrobatic and dance performances at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30; Friday, July 31; and Saturday, Aug. 1, at Saint Edward’s School’s Gonzalez Lobo Activities Center. The event is part of a 50-year Vero Beach tradition. It will be filled with “incredible aerial acts, breathtaking gymnastics, high-energy dance performances, and amazing talent from our local youth.” The event features performers from Leisure Square’s Gymnastics and Aerial Antics Youth Circus program. The cast ranges in age from 3 to 21 years old. “Their dedication, hard work, and passion shine on stage, making this a truly inspiring show for the whole family.” Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children over 5 and seniors, with multi-show passes available. Children 5 years and younger are admitted free. St. Edward’s School is at 1895 St. Edward’s Dr., Vero Beach. For more information, visit COVB.org/206/Recreation-Department, or the Facebook page for the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department, or call 772-770-6500 or 772-978-4500.
Vero Beach Model Railroaders Family Day Open House will welcome children of all ages from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Indian River County Main Library. The event features model Lionel, Garden Scale, HO and N trains along with railroad memorabilia. You are invited to bring along any railroad-related items. Guests will be allowed to actually run some trains. Admission is free. The Indian River County Main Library is at 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-205-1859.
The Mental Health Association’s annual Birthday Par-Tee will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at BigShots Golf. The two-hour event includes golf, appetizers, soft drinks, a cash bar, silent auction, raffles and birthday cake. Admission is $65 per golfer, $365 per six-person team, or $40 for party-only access. Funds support local mental health services. Big Shots golf is at 3456 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Call 772-569-9788 or visit MHAIRC.org.
ASCF Patriotic Movie Night will feature the film “Young Washington” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Majestic 11 movie theater. The evening includes a wine and cheese reception prior to the screening. Tickets are $10. The Majestic 11 movie theater is at 940 14th Lane, Vero Beach. For additional information, call 772-388-2490 or visit ascf.us.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild auditions for “Songs for a New World” will be held 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 4. You can also audition online with video submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. Auditioners must prepare 16 to 32 memorized measures and may use a provided accompanist. Those auditioning must be age 18 or older. You should reserve an audition time slot by going to the theater’s website, VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com. The four-person cast production is scheduled to run Nov. 12 to Nov. 22, 2026. “Songs for a New World” is by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, who created the musicals “Parade” and “Bridges of Madison County.” The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
Riverside Theatre will be the place to go for comedy, casual picnic-fare dining, and free musical concerts this weekend. The Comedy Zone shows have family style seating putting guests at long tables. The standup humor may contain coarse language and adult content, so the Comedy Zone is recommended for ages 18 years and older. There is no drink minimum, and there is free parking. The shows run about 80 minutes. They begin at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Tickets are $25. Riverside Theatre’s free Live in the Loop concert series continues this week with concerts running from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1. The musical acts will be Pippin’ & Willin’ on Thursday, Collis & Company rock/pop on Friday, and Hairpiece playing multi-genre acoustic. The concerts are free. Bring a chair. Arrive hungry so you can order food and drinks from the theater’s restaurant and bar. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
