MusicWorks Concerts presents “Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Emerson Center. Next week, MusicWorks Concerts presents “FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey,” featuring “American Idol” finalist Rudy Cardenas, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets start at $51. Visit MusicWorksConcerts.com or call 772-777-9321.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild Blackbox presents the comedy “Beyond Therapy,” running from Thursday, March 19, through Saturday, March 28. Tickets are $35. The Guild will also host Soviet-born comedian Yakov Smirnoff at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, to benefit the theater’s programs. Tickets for his show are $50. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com or call 772-562-8300.
Ballet Vero Beach presents “Composer’s Notebook: David Homan,” featuring “Firebird,” “Ori” and “Ribbons,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20-21, with an accessible and family-friendly performance of “Firebird” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Performances take place at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Tickets start at $10. Call 772-269-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge will mark its 123rd Anniversary Celebration this weekend. A kickoff event with “President Theodore Roosevelt” begins at 5 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Tiki Bar & Grill, 1130 Indian River Dr., Sebastian. The main celebration takes place at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. A Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise departs 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, from Capt. Hiram’s Adventure Center, 1606 Indian River Dr. Cruise tickets are $60. Call 772-202-0697 or visit FirstRefuge.org.
Walk for Love of Paws begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, on the Sebastian Rail Trail from the North County Pool parking lot. The charity walk includes a pet costume contest, live music, raffle and vendors to benefit the For the Love of Paws Pet Food Pantry. Registration is $20. Visit PawsPetSanctuary.com for details.
Vero Beach Concours in the Oaks antique car show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Riverside Park, Vero Beach. Hosted by the Indian River Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, the show will feature antique, classic, prestige, foreign and hot rod vehicles. Admission is free. Visit IndianRiverAACA.com.
The Women’s Club of Vero Beach hosts its Mad Hatters Tea Party 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at 1534 21st St. The event includes a hat contest, silent auction and refreshments to raise funds for the historic building’s rehabilitation fund and youth programs. Tickets are $100. For details, call 772-205-2259 or visit VeroBeachWomensClub.org.
The We Care Foundation presents “A Night in Monte Carlo” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Pointe West Country Club, 7500 14th Lane, Vero Beach. The event includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, $5,000 in gaming chips, DJ and entertainment to benefit free medical services for uninsured residents. Tickets are $150. Visit WeCareOfIRC.org for information.
A chamber concert featuring violinists Henry Hutchinson and Matt Stott, violist Viera Borisova, cellist Ana Ruth Bermudez, pianist Marcos Flores and guitarist Miguel Bonachea begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church, 3755 Highway A1A, Vero Beach. Tickets are $30 general and $10 for youth. Visit cbtsumc.org or call 772-231-1661.
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel” in full concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Emerson Center (address above). The performance features limited theatrical elements. Visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org.
The International Lecture Series presents “Savoring History: Stories from the American Table” with Smithsonian scholar Dr. Ashley Rose Young at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Visit VBMuseum.org.
