If you’re looking for a unique culinary adventure and family fun, head to the 34th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival. This festival is an annual favorite. It runs from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 16 and Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 22 South Orange St., Fellsmere. Off-site parking and shuttle service are available at Mesa Park, 100 Mesa Park Blvd. Attendees can enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring midway rides, local crafts, live music and, of course, frog leg and gator tail dinners. Admission and parking are free. Armbands cost $20 and $25. Visit FrogLegFestival.com for more information.
For fans of thought-provoking theater, the Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s Blackbox After Dark series presents “God of Carnage,” Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play that delves into the complexities of human relationships. The story begins with a playground altercation between two children, but as their parents meet to resolve the issue, the evening spirals into a darkly comedic exploration of adult behavior. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday through Jan. 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. The upgraded bar menu and occasional live music on select evenings add to the experience. Tickets are $29.75 to $35. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. For more information call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
Ballet enthusiasts can look forward to a dazzling performance by Ballet Vero Beach. Their 12th season opens with a monumental program that includes works by George Balanchine and Christopher Wheeldon, alongside the world premiere of Artistic Director Adam Schnell’s ballet “The Four Seasons.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and Jan. 18, with a matinee at 2 p.m. also on Jan. 18. A special hour-long performance designed for young children and differently abled individuals will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. Tickets are $10. All performances take place at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. For more information, call 772-269-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
Classical music lovers will delight in Café Music by the Atlantic Classical Orchestra Piano Trio. This intimate concert series comprises three concerts with the first scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. This weekend’s concert explores the intersection of classical and folk traditions, with Paul Schoenfield’s lively Café Music and Debussy’s beloved piano trio. The concert takes place in the Leonhardt Auditorium at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $35 for museum members and $50 for non-members, with discounted rates for students and children. Admission includes access to the museum’s galleries. Season subscriptions are also available. For tickets, call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
Celebrate Scottish heritage at the annual Burns Supper hosted Jan. 23 by the Scottish Society of the Treasure Coast at Pointe West Country Club, 7500 14th Lane, Vero Beach. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails and entertainment, followed by a traditional dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy bagpipes, Highland dancing, and a menu featuring roast beef, salmon and vegetarian options. Tickets are $70 for members and $75 for non-members. For more information, call 586-909-0509.
Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry will be in Vero Beach for a special evening benefiting the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation. The event takes place Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. It starts with happy hour at 5 p.m. and includes an introduction by another favorite Florida author, Carl Hiaasen. The main event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by a book signing. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at LRJF.org.
