The Learning Alliance, in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, will present the Lullaby Project Celebration Concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. The event showcases personalized lullabies co-created by parents and professional musicians, designed to help deepen the bond between caregivers and their children. Admission is free, and tickets can be reserved by calling 772-532-6655.
The Vero Beach High School Spring Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Audiences can expect a sweeping performance from some of the area’s most talented young musicians. Then next week, the VBHS Chroma Choral Concert begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. More information is available at VeroBeach
PerformingArts.com.
Comedy comes alive this weekend at Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone, where comedians Rob Steen and Chris Robinson will bring their sharp wit and high-energy humor to the stage. Steen is known for uniting audiences with his dynamic style, while Robinson’s comedic storytelling turns both sides of every tale into laughter. The shows begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3. Tickets for the performances are $25. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. For more details, call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
The Trike Wars and Thank You Block Party hosted by United Way of Indian River County starts at 5 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Sailfish Brewery, 2855 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. The event will feature live music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities, and the popular Torchbearer Trike Wars. Raffle tickets for community members to join the trike competition will be available. Visit UnitedWayIRC.org for more details.
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild production of the original musical “The 28th Street Boarding House” opens Friday, May 2, and runs to May 18. Tickets are $17.50 to $40. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
The Kiwanis Vero-Treasure Coast invites families to Take a Kid Fishing at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3. The free event is for children aged 5 to 12. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with lines cast by 9 a.m. along the catwalk under the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach. The day includes a lunch courtesy of the Salvation Army, Kona Ice treats, and a prize ceremony. Equipment and experience are not required. To pre-register, call 772-321-0924.
“Love is Where You Find It,” a concert by internationally acclaimed soprano Lisa Eden, is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at First Presbyterian Church (address above). Eden will be joined by pianist Dr. Jacob Craig and cellist Evan Robinet. The concert will feature opera favorites and Broadway classics including pieces from “La Bohème,” “Carmen,” “Porgy and Bess” and “My Fair Lady.” A reception will follow the free concert, with donations benefiting the church’s Music and Arts Department. For more information, call 772-562-9088.
The Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation’s 34th annual May Pops concert is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, May 4, at the Windsor Polo Field, 3125 Windsor Blvd., Vero Beach. Gates open at 3 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. performance featuring the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Broadway stars Alli Mauzey and Jeff Kready. Tickets range from $30 for lawn seating to $500 for VIP access. Proceeds benefit the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. For more information call 772-538-8019 or visit CCF.org and search for the annual May Pops concert.
Auditions for “A Chorus Line” will be held 6 p.m. May 5, May 7 and May 8 at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild (address above). A special choreography workshop is also scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. The musical, celebrating its 50th anniversary, delves into the personal stories of Broadway dancers auditioning for a spot in a chorus line. The production team includes director Steven Smeltzer, musical director Ryan Kasten, and assistants Beth Shestak and Angus Sutherland. For audition information and registration, call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
Author Kristy Woodson Harvey will discuss her new novel “Beach House Rules” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Vero Beach Book Center, 392 21st St. Harvey’s new book, which will be released May 27, follows the upheaval in Charlotte Sitterly’s life in a small coastal North Carolina town after her husband’s arrest by the FBI for a white collar crime. Call 772-569-2050.
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