The Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival takes place from Jan. 15-18 at 22 S. Orange St. This quirky small-town celebration returns for its 33rd year with carnival rides, live entertainment, crafts and plenty of food – including frog legs and gator tail prepared in every imaginable way. Festival hours are 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. All you can ride armbands cost $20 and $25. Menu prices range from $3 to $20. More information at FrogLegFestival.com.
MusicWorks Concerts presents the Rascals at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. The legendary 1960s rock and soul band, whose energetic performances and timeless hits like “Good Lovin’” and “Groovin,’” promises a nostalgic journey through the group’s storied career. Tickets are available at MusicWorksConcerts.com or by calling 772-777-9321.
The King of the Hill Tennis Tournament begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, and continues every Thursday through Feb. 19 at the Boulevard Tennis Club, 1620 Boulevard Village Lane, Vero Beach. The long-running series features top Treasure Coast tennis professionals competing in weekly matches to benefit the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy. Proceeds support mentoring programs for local children. Admission is $10 per night. Visit YouthGuidanceProgram.org.
The Larry Brown Quintet Jazz Concert begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Ave. The nationally known jazz pianist and his ensemble will headline this benefit performance in support of the local theater. Tickets are $25 to $40. Visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com or call772-562-8300.
“All Rodriguez: The Trios,” presented by Ballet Vero Beach, begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. This performance celebrates resident choreographer Camilo A. Rodriguez with three of his signature works that mix classical precision with contemporary flair. Tickets range from $10 to $90. “The Four Seasons” family-friendly and accessible ballet performance begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. For tickets and information, visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
The Gainesville Brass Quintet performs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. This free concert features North Florida’s premier brass ensemble performing works from the Renaissance to today. For more information, call 772-562-9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org.
The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Audience Choice” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. Audience members have already voted on the selections, which include Verdi’s “Overture to Aida,” Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville,” Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” and Bizet’s “Carmen Suites Nos. 1 and 2.” The orchestra will also give world premieres of works by composers Steven Landis and Christopher Marshall. Clarinetist Jennifer Royals, a Vero Beach resident and principal musician with the SCSO, will be featured in Marshall’s new composition “Solace.” Tickets are $35 to $40 with free admission for anyone 18 and younger or with a college ID. Visit SpaceCoast
Symphony.org or call 855-252-7276.
The E-Series Lecture Marine Mammals at Risk begins at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Emerson Center (address above). Dr. Jeff Eble, Florida program director for the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, will present an in-depth discussion on efforts to protect manatees and dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon after years of habitat decline driven by algal blooms and seagrass loss. Eble will describe field research, rescue operations, and aquaculture projects that are part of the recovery effort. A $10 suggested donation supports the center’s community lecture series. Visit TheEmersonCenter.com.
