Datebook Holiday 2022

Annual Downtown Fort Pierce holiday parade — Make holiday memories on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Sights and Sounds on Second annual holiday celebration and parade with magic in the air and music all around in downtown Fort Pierce, from 1-6 p.m. Call 466.3880 for more information on the day’s events. MAIN STREET FORT PIERCE

About the Datebook: Performances and events may be abruptly canceled. Please make sure your event is still on. Some events were scheduled or changed too late for this Datebook. If you expect it and don’t see it, please call the host venue to ask for it. Take appropriate precautions for your health. Although we can’t promise to have every event in here, we have many of them. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

CONTINUING

• Art Gallery Exhibits: All year at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Through mid-December – see Artists’ Favs from the Cultural Alliance Art Guild.

• Grand Central – Stickwork sculpture by Patrick and Sam Dougherty. McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. All year. 794.0601

• Special Exhibit – An announcement of a special exhibit at McKee Botanical Garden will be made later this year. Please call them or check their website. www.mckeegarden.org

• Picasso, Matisse & Friends – Drawings from a private collection. Vero Beach Museum of Art. Through Jan. 8, 2023 231.0707.

• Changing Nature: A New Vision – Photographs by James Balog, an artist and scientist whose photos reveal nature’s dazzling beauty as well as its capacity for destruction. Vero Beach Museum of Art. Oct. 8 through Dec. 31. 231.0707

• Norman Rockwell Exhibit – Elliott Museum, Stuart. Thursday, Nov. 3 through Friday, March 3. 225.1961

• Free Electrons: Enlightening Exploration of Creativity – Artists Danuta Rothschild and Torenzo Gann at the Elliott Museum, Stuart, through April 27. 225.1961

• Treasure Coast Creates – Recent works of art by living artists – Vero Beach Museum of Art, May 20-Sept. 3. 231.0707

• Rolling Sculpture, Art Deco Cars and Motorcycles – Vero Beach Museum of Art, Jan. 28-April 30. 231.0707

RECURRING

Saturday

• Farmers Market green market and Jazz Market Arts and Crafts – Melody Lane, downtown Fort Pierce. Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon; Jazz Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Live jazz at the gazebo; Jazz is November through April. 940.1145

• Farmers Market Oceanside – Ocean Drive at Humiston Park, Vero Beach. Year round.8 a.m. to noon. 410.8376

• Farmers Market Hobe Sound – Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 341.2421

• Tradition Neighborhood Market – Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. winter and 1 p.m. summer. S.W. Village Parkway at The Landing across from Michaels and Target. Traditionneighborhoodmarket.com 828.0188.

• Behind the Scenes Tours – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. Call first. 462.3474

• Square Dancing – Walton Road Community Center, Port St. Lucie, 6 p.m. Call to find out when this resumes. 631.2184

• Woodcarver’s Workshop – Walton Road Community Center, Port St. Lucie. 8 a.m.-noon. 359.8565

• Pontoon Boat Trips – Environmental Learning Center, Wabasso, various times. Go to discoverelc.com for more information. Reserve by calling 589.5050.

• Treasure Coast Model Railroad Club – Clubhouse at 273 Becker Road. Ever-changing layout with trains in action, open for public viewing, free, 10 a.m.-noon. Best to call first. 621.9636

Second Saturday

• Vintage Market and Green Market – 14th Avenue and 20th Street, Vero Beach, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 643.6782

• Cars and Coffee – Elliott Museum parking lot, Stuart, 8-10 a.m. Call to see if this is on. Go to hsmc-fl.com for information. 225.1961

• Comedy Corner – Sunrise Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Sunset Saturday Concerts – In front of Humiston Park, Vero Beach, 6-9 p.m., Nov.12-April 8. Featuring music, a nonprofit of the month, food truck/ tent, other vendors. 226.5459

Third Saturday

• Community Garage Sale – Minsky Gym, Darwin Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, 8 a.m.-noon. Call first. 344.4142

• New Tradition Market – The Landing, Tradition. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fourth Saturday

• Comedy Corner – Sunrise Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

Every Sunday

• Stuart Green Market – 201 SW St. Lucie Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Go to www.stuartgreenmarket.org for more information. 233.0297

Second Sunday

• Jensen Beach Art League Show – Elliott Museum, November-April, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 486.5240

• Folk Jam – Savannas Preserve State Park, 3-4:30 p.m. Bring an instrument or just come and listen on the education center porch, Walton Road. 398.2779

Fourth Sunday

• One-Stop Garage Sale – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center garage, 9:30-1:30 p.m. 344.4142

Various Sundays

• Art in the Park – Vero Beach Art Club at Humiston Park. Visit verobeachartclub.org/art-in-the-park for details. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Every Monday

• St. Lucie Aquarium Feeding Frenzy Tours – January, February and March only, 10:30 a.m. 462.3474

Every Tuesday

• Farm to Fork – Green market at Treasure Coast Research Park, Fort Pierce, 3-6 p.m. Call first. 467.3107 or 569.8922

• Woodcarver’s Workshop – Walton Road Community Center, Port St. Lucie. 8 a.m.-noon. 359.8565

• Special Populations Meet-up – Sportsman’s Park, ages 5-10, for structured and free play. $8 per person in advance. Must register online or in person at Minsky Gym first. Call 344.4142

First Tuesday

• St. Lucie County Aquarium’s Smithsonian Exhibit of saltwater marine life in living native habitat. This is also beach cleanup days for those who want to participate, 8-10 a.m. 462.3474

• Jazz – Sunrise Theatre Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. 8 p.m. Tickets: 461.4775

Second Tuesday

• Sunset Concerts at the Gallery – Martin Courthouse Cultural Center. See www.MartinArts.org for details, 5:30 p.m. Call for dates: 287.6676

Second and Fourth Tuesday:

• Jazz – Sunrise Theatre Black Box Theatre, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society, December-March, 8 p.m. Tickets: 461.4775

Tuesdays through Saturdays

• Harbor Branch Immersion Tour – A 90-minute golf cart tour of the 144-acre campus, adults and children 10 and older, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $20 per person. Must reserve the day before by calling 242.2293 before 4 p.m.

Every Wednesday

• Immersion Tour of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute – North of Fort Pierce. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Limited to 12 people. Reservations required: 242.2293.

• Green Market and Food Co-op – Marina Square, Fort Pierce, 12-6 p.m. Call for update. 971.8480

• Guided Tour of History Exhibits – Elliott Museum, Stuart, 11 a.m., meet at front desk. Visit www.hsmc-fl.com for details. 225.1961

• Volunteer Gardening Day – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon. Check www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org for details. 464.4672

First and Third Wednesday

• Tour of Historic Mansion of Tuckahoe – North end of Indian RiverSide Park in Jensen Beach. September through May, 10 and 11 a.m. 463.3201

Every Third Wednesday

• Bonsai Collection Tour – Tour the extensive James Smith Bonsai collection at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce, 2-4 p.m. November-May. 464.4672

Second and Fourth Wednesday

• Jazz Jam Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society – Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 6:30-9 p.m. Visit www.jazzsociety.org for details. 337.1959

Every Thursday

• Jammin’ Jensen – downtown Jensen Beach, 6-9:30 p.m. 334.3444

• Line Dancing – Walton Road Community Center, Port St. Lucie. Please call to see if this has resumed. 370.1732

Second Thursday

• River Nights – Veterans Memorial Park at Rivergate, 5:30-8:30 p.m., through December. Enjoy the fire, live musical entertainment, cash bar, food available for purchase. Free, all ages welcome. 878.2277.

• Harbor Branch Ocean Exploration Tours – Watch via two-way livestream from their exploration command center, 1-2:30 p.m. Reservations required. $25 per person. 242.229.

Third Thursday

• A Walk in the Garden – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce at 11 a.m., November through May. Take a walk through the gardens with the horticulturist or a docent. 464.4672

Every Friday

• Rock’n Riverwalk – downtown Stuart on the river, 1-4 p.m. Check before going www.facebook.com/stuartmainstreet/ 286.2848

• Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours – Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce. Call 242.2293 for information.

First Friday

• Friday Fest – Downtown Fort Pierce, 5:30-9 p.m. 466.3880

• First Friday Gallery Strolls – Old downtown Vero Beach, 5-8 p.m. Call first. 643.6782

• The Creek District First Friday Art and Entertainment ArtWalk – Downtown Stuart just south of Confusion Corner. Stroll and visit local businesses hosting artists, artisans, and performers and holding open houses, 5-9 p.m.

• Tradition Food Trucks and Vendors – Tradition Square, 5-9 p.m. Bring a chair. 878.0188

Second Friday

• Coffee with the Mayor – Vero Beach. Heritage Center, 8-9 a.m. 643-6782

• Coffee with PSL City Council – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 8:30 a.m. Call first. 871.5219

• Lunch and Learn – Manatee Center, Fort Pierce. Noon. Call to see if this is being held. 429.6266

Third Friday

• Coffee with Mayor of Fort Pierce – Fort Pierce Yacht Club, Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. Call first to see if this is on. 466.3880

• Art Walk – Visit the downtown Fort Pierce galleries on Second Street and the Peacock Arts District from 5-8 p.m. 462.2783

• Tradition Food Trucks and Vendors – Tradition Square, 5-9 p.m. Bring a chair. 878.0188

Fourth Friday

• Coffee with St. Lucie County Commission Chairman – SLCTV studio, Room 101, County Administration Building, Fort Pierce. 8:30 a.m. Call 462.1400 for details.

Last Friday

• Downtown Friday – 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st streets, Vero Beach, 5:30-8:30 or 9 p.m. 643.6782

Friday and Saturday

• Comedy Zone and Howl at the Moon and Live in the Loop: Comedy Zone shows at 7:30 and 9:30. Howl at the Moon with live music, food and bar, 6:15 p.m. Reservations for Howl or tickets for Comedy Zone: 231.6990. Live in the Loop – Riverside Theatre free outdoor concerts. 6-9:30 p.m. Visit www.riversidetheatre.com for more details.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, Nov. 15

• Dancing with the Big Band – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Ambassadors of Swing. A mixture of Irish tunes, jazz and swing orchestra. Call 807.4488 for time.

• Hazardous Waste Collection Day – Port St. Lucie. Bring it to the Public Works Complex, 450 SW Thornhill Drive, 8 a.m.-noon. Go to https://tinyurl.com/hazwaste2 for a list of accepted items. 871.5103

Wednesday, Nov. 16

• Depression – Healthy U discussion at PSL Community Center, Port St Lucie. 6:30-8 p.m. 878.2277.

• Odyssey Road: Tribute to Journey – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Thursday, Nov. 17

• Clue – Comedy whodunit. Barn Theatre, Stuart, 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Live at the Garden: The Music of Billy Joel – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Vocal Extravaganza – Featuring the IRSC Company Singers and IRSC Chorale at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 800.220.9915

• Alan Berger Ph.D. – via Zoom, professor, theology department, and Raddock Family Eminent Scholar Chair for Holocaust Studies, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at FAU at 1 p.m. For details, the Zoom link is www.fau.edu/research/community/research-in-action.

• The Mustangs Film – Presented by Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Lyric Theatre, 7 p.m. 286.7927

Friday, Nov. 18

• Clue – Comedy whodunit. Barn Theatre, Stuart, 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Musical Chairs – Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• An Evening with Paula Cole – Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• Daniel Tosh: Florida Trash Tour – Comedy, presented by Life Nation, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce. 7:30 and 10 p.m. 461.4775

• Vocal Extravaganza – Featuring the IRSC Company Singers and IRSC Chorale at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce. 7 p.m. 800.220.9915

• Comedy Show – Dean Napolitano and Richy Leis at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 8 p.m. 807.4488

Saturday, Nov. 19

• Pineapple Festival – Jensen Beach. Call to see if the host, Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce, has canceled the event. 334.3444

• Handel’s Messiah –Treasure Coast Community Singers at Trinity United Methodist Church, Jensen Beach. Call for time. 224.8807

• Clue – Comedy whodunit. Barn Theatre, Stuart, 2 and 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Stephanie J. Block: Believe – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 8 p.m.

• Musical Chairs – Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Vocal Extravaganza – Featuring the IRSC Company Singers and IRSC Chorale at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce. 2 and 7 p.m. 800.220.9915

• Great White & Riley’s LA Guns Concert – Two great rock bands with worldwide touring histories come to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center for one wild night in Port St. Lucie. https://www.cityofpsl.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13923/3359 807.4488

Sunday, Nov. 20

• Pineapple Festival – Jensen Beach, Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce. Call to see if canceled. 334.3444

• Clue – Comedy whodunit. Barn Theatre, Stuart, 2 p.m. 287.4884

• Best of the Eagles – Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Tribute band playing the best from the 70s, 80s and beyond. 7:30 p.m.

• Musical Chairs – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. 2 p.m. 562.8300

• Handel’s Messiah –Treasure Coast Community Singers at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie. Call for time. 224.8807

Thursday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving

• Vessels: A Journey in Clay by Wolford Campbell – A.E. Backus Museum, Fort Pierce. Opening reception is Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. Check backusmuseum.org for ticket information. 465.0630

Friday, Nov. 25 – Friday, Dec. 31

• Heathcote Garden of Lights – Many thousands of twinkling lights outlining scenes and animals throughout the gardens. The displays are created by volunteers who work for months to make jaw-dropping displays that will have you enthralled. Open Friday and Saturday nights starting Nov. 25 through Dec. 17. Open Thursday and Friday, Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30. Open evenings when it’s dark. Check their website for times. www.HeathcoteBotanicalGardens.org 464.4672

Friday, Nov. 25

• Musical Chairs – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Marvelous music, great comedy, and at least six showstoppers. 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Christmas on Main Street – City Hall Annex parking lot, Stuart, 4-7 p.m. downtownstuartflorida.com

• The Nutcracker – Dance Academy of Stuart, Lyric Theatre, 6:30 p.m. 286.7927

Thursday, Nov. 25- Friday, Dec. 30

• Holiday Lights at the Gardens – Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Features music, performers, food trucks and more than 2,500 lights. See 17 lighted ice sculpture trees and a 16-foot-tall lighted round walk-through ornament display. Free admission. Due to limited parking, consider carpooling. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5-9 p.m. except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Thursday, Nov. 25- Sunday, Dec. 18

• Carnival of Lights – Martin County Fairgrounds, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18. The carnival has grown. It features A Castle Christmas, formerly in Islesworth in Palm City, and added exhibits of 150 nativity sets, a Nutcracker collection and a large ceramic Christmas village. Santa will be there. Admission is $8, but children 10 and younger are admitted free. Please bring non-perishable foods for the Salvation Army collection, 5:30-9 p.m. For details, visit www.martincountyfair.com/p/about/carnival-of-lights or call 220.3247.

Saturday, Nov. 26

• Musical Chairs – Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• The Nutcracker – Dance Academy of Stuart, Lyric Theatre, 6:30 p.m. 286.7927

Sunday, Nov. 27

• Musical Chairs – Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 p.m. 562.8300

• We Gather Together – Space Coast Symphony Orchestra at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. 855.252.7276

• The Nutcracker – Dance Academy of Stuart, Lyric Theatre, 6:30 p.m. 286.7927

Tuesday, Nov. 29

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre through Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Wednesday, Nov. 30

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

DECEMBER

Thursday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 24

• A.E. Backus Museum Gift Shop – Holiday sale Gifts of Florida. 465.0630

Thursday, Dec. 1

• Herb Alpert and Lani Hall: A Christmas Wish – Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Friday, Dec. 2

• Christmas Parade Stuart – Big floats, sparkling lights, bands, cheerleaders and all the trimmings. This evening parade will make memories. 7 p.m.

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• The Broads of Broadway – Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366

• Riverside Theatre – Holiday event: Children’s Theatre performance of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, holiday decorations around the campus, synthetic skating rink, Santa’s Village. Call 231.6990 for information.

• Light Up Night – Sebastian. Visit various businesses and enjoy welcoming snacks and hot chocolate. A map will be available. 5:30-8 p.m. 589.5969

Saturday, Dec. 3

• Christmas Parade Vero Beach – Christmas parade delights families watching beautifully decorated lighted floats glide down Ocean Drive. A great parade for anyone on the Treasure Coast to attend. Bring a camera and tripod for night shots, 6 p.m., Ocean Drive. Note that Sunrise Rotary, Vero Beach, is managing the parade, so details may change. For updates, visit sunriserotaryverobeach.org.

• Festival of Lights – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Don’t miss this annual event with the Parade of Lights and the lighting of the tree. Celebrate with your friends and neighbors and get a great start to the holidays. Starts at 2 p.m., ends at 10 p.m. For detail changes, check the event center calendar on the city’s website www.cityofpsl.com or call 807.4488

• Christmas Parade Hobe Sound – Floats, marching bands, all the holiday colors and glitter and fun. Bridge and Old Dixie Highway, 12:30 p.m. 546.2724

• Sebastian Christmas Parade – Along Indian River Drive from the boat ramp south to Riverview Park. Lots of festive floats and marchers, starting at 6:30 p.m. 589.5969

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

• The Broads of Broadway – Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366

• Holiday Kaleidoscope in Concert – at McAlpin Center for the Arts, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 800.220.9915

• Three Dog Night – The real band, not a tribute. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce. 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Tony Sands, Sinatra The Musical – Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

• Christmas Tree Lighting at Tradition – Beautiful lights, laser show, live music, artisans, food trucks; 6 p.m. for lighting the tree, event is from 3-7 p.m. www.traditionfl.com/events

• Santa’s Circus – Presented by Preston Contemporary Dance Theatre, Lyric Theatre, 7 p.m. 286.7927

Sunday, Dec. 4

• Sights and Sounds on Second – Annual holiday celebration and parade with magic in the air and music all around in downtown Fort Pierce, 1-6 p.m. 466.3880

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Holiday Kaleidoscope in Concert – McAlpin Center for the Arts, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 800.220.9915

• Destination Motown – Sensational Soul Cruisers at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Eric Gales – Guitar blues, Lyric Theatre, Stuart 7 p.m. 286.7827

• The Broads of Broadway – Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366

Tuesday, Dec. 6

• Atlantic City Boys – Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Pearl Harbor Day

• Anxiety – Healthy U discussion at PSL Community Center, Port St Lucie. 6:30-8 p.m. 878.2277

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• The Fab Four: Ultimate Beatles Tribute – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Thursday, Dec. 8

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Holiday Spectacular – Treasure Coast Community Singers at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart, 7 p.m. 224.8807

Friday, Dec. 9

• Love, Loss and What I Wore: A Stage Reading – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Funny, compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Magic of McKee Festival of Lights – Opening for members – thousands of colorful lights, local entertainers, holiday treats and more, 6-8 p.m. 794.0601

• The Nutcracker – St. Lucie Ballet School, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Holiday Spectacular – Treasure Coast Community Singers, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart, 7 p.m. 224.880

• Mars Watch – Hallstrom Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7-9 p.m. See the red planet when Mars is closest to Earth, about 40 million miles away. Treasure Coast Astronomical Society [www.treasurecoastastronomy.org] will host guided views of Mars and its features on the grounds of the Hallstrom Planetarium, weather permitting. These events are free and open to the public. 462.7515

• Star of Wonder – Hallstrom Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7 and 8:30 p.m. The 30th anniversary of this show that asks what was the mysterious star that guided the Magi? Could it have been a comet, a meteor, a supernova? How might an astronomer explain it? Find out as the planetarium takes time back more than 2,000 years to recreate the skies over Judea. 462.7515

• Polar Express at Outdoor Movie Night – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Bring the kids or bring yourself and chill to the thrill of the Polar Express, 6 p.m. 807.4488

• The Nutcracker – Presented by Florida Arts & Dance Company, Lyric Theatre, 7 p.m. 286.7927

Saturday, Dec. 10

• Boat Parade Indian River County – starts about 6 p.m. See the sparkling lights of decorated boats in the darkness on the Indian River. Watch from Royal Palm Pointe. 692.7599

• Holiday Shopping Fair in Riverside Park – Arts and crafts, jewelers, clothing, local merchants along with food, snacks, desserts, hot chocolate. Vero Beach. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 561.792.9260

• Holiday Spectacular – Treasure Coast Community Singers, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart, 3 p.m. 224.8807

• Love, Loss and What I Wore: A Stage Reading – Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Funny, compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory. 562.8300

• Magic of McKee Festival of Lights – opening for members – thousands of colorful lights, local entertainers, holiday treats and more, 6-8 p.m. 794.0601

• Puerto Rican Day Parade – The biggest representation of the Puerto Rican culture on the Treasure Coast. Parade, cultural entertainment and activities, art, music, and activities for the whole family. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Parade at 1 p.m. 807.4488

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Star of Wonder Hallstrom Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 1 and 2:30 p.m. The 30th anniversary of this show that asks what was the mysterious star that guided the Magi? Could it have been a comet, a meteor, a supernova? How might an astronomer explain it? Find out as the planetarium takes time back more than 2,000 years to recreate the skies over Judea.

• The Nutcracker – Presented by Florida Arts & Dance Company, Lyric Theatre, 2 and 7 p.m. 286.7927

Sunday, Dec. 11

• Holiday Shopping Fair in Riverside Park – Vero Beach, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts, jewelers, clothing, local merchants along with food, snacks, desserts, hot chocolate. 561.792.9260

• Joy to the World – Community Church of Vero Beach, 7 p.m. A Christmas celebration featuring the ensembles of The Community Church of Vero Beach, Tapestry Brass, Community Jazz Trio and soloists. 562.2633

• Holiday Spectacular – Treasure Coast Community Singers at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart, 3 p.m. 224.8807

• The Nutcracker – Presented by Florida Arts and Dance Company, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 3 p.m. 286.7827

• Love, Loss and What I Wore: A Stage Reading – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Funny, compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory. 2 p.m. 562.8300

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Turn Up The Heat Holiday Program – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Monday, Dec. 12

• Delights of December – Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens plant and gift shop sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 337.1959

Tuesday, Dec. 13

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Dance with the Big Band – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. A mixture of Irish tunes, jazz and swing orchestra. Call 807.4488 to see if this is on and to get the time.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Thursday, Dec. 15

• Mindi Abair’s I Can’t Wait for Christmas – Special guests Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley and Lindsey Webster, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 6 and 8:30 p.m. 286.7827

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Magic of McKee, Festival of Lights – See thousands of colorful lights and displays, Santa, local entertainers, holiday treats and more, 6-8 p.m. Visit mckeegarden.org for specifics. 794.0601

• Bring on The Holidays – Presented by The Dance Academy of Stuart, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 6 p.m. 461.4775

Friday, Dec. 16

• PSL in Lights – Celebrate the magic of the season with a dazzling light display, a visit from Santa and children’s activities. Enjoy an interactive virtual tour of some of the most over-the-top residential holiday lights. Try Yuletide refreshments – steaming cups of hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes – while they last. Hear live holiday music and watch local dancers. See Santa for photos, hugs and wishes. Take a commemorative photo at the Elfie Selfie station. Letters to Santa can be dropped off at an official North Pole mailbox. Pet costume contest and parade at 7:30 p.m. See www.cityofpsl.com/Home/Components/Calendar for complete details. Starts at 6 p.m.

• Love, Loss and What I Wore: A Stage Reading – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Funny, compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Sounds of the Season – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, with Children’s Services Council, 7 p.m. 461.4775

• Magic of McKee, Festival of Lights – See thousands of colorful lights and displays, Santa, local entertainers, holiday treats and more, 6-8 p.m. Visit mckeegarden.org for specifics. 794.0601

Saturday, Dec. 17

• St. Lucie County Boat Parade – Decorated, lighted boats float past spectators along the Indian River Lagoon after dark. Watch in Fort Pierce from South Causeway to the city marina from about 6 p.m. 692.7599

• Martin County Boat Parade – See the sparkling lights of decorated boats in the darkness on the Indian River. Watch from Sandsprit Park, about 6 p.m. 692.7599

• Jingle Jam – Outdoor family fun with games, crafts, holiday cheer, pictures with Santa and more. All are welcome. Community Church of Vero Beach, 10 a.m.-noon. 562.2633

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Broadway meets ancient Rome. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Magic of McKee, Festival of Lights – See thousands of colorful lights and displays, Santa, local entertainers, holiday treats and more, 6-8 p.m. Visit mckeegarden.org for specifics. 794.0601

• Hot Weelz Tokyo Car Show and Toy Drive – In the garage at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 807.4488

• Love, Loss and What I Wore: A Stage Reading – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Funny, compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Yuletides – Hallstrom Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 2 and 7 p.m. Enjoy a live concert under the planetarium’s stars featuring songs of the holiday season with the electronic music of Jonn Serrie. Tickets are $15. 462.7515

• Mars Watch – Hallstrom Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7-9 p.m. See the red planet when Mars is closest to Earth, about 40 million miles away. Treasure Coast Astronomical Society [www.treasurecoastastronomy.org] will host guided views of Mars and its features on the grounds of Hallstrom Planetarium, weather permitting. These events are free and open to the public. 462.7515

• A Christmas Carol – Presented by South Florida Dance Company, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 1 and 6 p.m. 286.7827

• Queen Tribute Concert – Tradition in Port St. Lucie, 7-10 p.m. Visit Traditionfl.com/events/queen-tribute-concert for details.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Hanukkah begins

• Love, Loss and What I Wore: A Stage Reading – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Funny, compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory, 2 p.m. 562.8300

• True Crew Holiday Extravaganza – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 4 p.m. 461.4775

Tuesday, Dec. 20

• Cannoli, Latkes and Guilt – Steve Solomon is back from ‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy” to bring you a new show as funny as the last one. Prepare to laugh tonight and whenever you think of his jokes, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• Magic of McKee, Festival of Lights – See thousands of colorful lights and displays, Santa, local entertainers, holiday treats, large-model train display and village, 1924 Wurlitzer Band Organ and more, 6-8 p.m. Visit www.mckeegarden.org for details. 794.0601

Wednesday, Dec. 21

• The Nutcracker – Presented by Treasure Coast Ballet, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 2 and 6 p.m. 286.7827

Thursday, Dec. 22

• Andrea Del Principe: An Italian Christmas Night Concert – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• The Nutcracker – Presented by Treasure Coast Ballet, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 2 and 6 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Dec. 23

• The Nutcracker – Presented by Treasure Coast Ballet, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 2 and 6 p.m. 286.7827

Saturday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve

Sunday, Dec. 25

Christmas

Monday, Dec. 26

Hanukkah ends

Christmas Holiday observed

Wednesday, Dec. 28

• Magic of McKee, Festival of Lights – See thousands of colorful lights and displays, Santa, local entertainers, holiday treats, large-model train display and village, and more, 6-8 p.m. Visit www.mckeegarden.org for details. 794.0601

• The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Swan Lake – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Thursday, Dec. 29

Friday, Dec. 30

• Nutcracker on the Indian River – Ballet Vero Beach. The ballet moves the action to the year Vero was founded [1919]. By taking the ballet’s heroine, Marie, on a holiday journey from New York to Florida, Fifth Avenue Mansions, Grand Central Station, and rail cars become settings. Instead of a second act featuring candy characters, Marie dreams of the shores of the Indian River Lagoon, and is entertained by all manner of local flora and fauna. Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. 905.2651

• Pure Led Zeppelin 10th Anniversary Tribute – Witness the music, magic and energy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, 7:30 p.m., Lyric Theatre. 286.7827

Saturday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve

• ABBAmania – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

JANUARY

Monday, Jan. 1

New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Jan. 3

• Man of La Mancha – Multiple award-winning musical celebrating a man who refused to give up on his ideals. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 7:30 p.m. 231.6990

Wednesday, Jan. 4

• Man of La Mancha – Multiple award-winning musical celebrating a man who refused to give up on his ideals. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 231.6990

Thursday, Jan. 5

• Always…Patsy Cline – Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• Man of La Mancha – Multiple award-winning musical celebrating a man who refused to give up on his ideals. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 7:30 p.m. 231.6990

• The Odd Couple – Female version. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366

INDIAN RIVER magazine is not responsible for errors, omissions or schedule changes. Please check with the facility before attending any event.

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Nov. 16, 2022

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