DATEBOOK

The annual St. Lucie County Fair comes to Fort Pierce on Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 9. It features the traditional county fair things to see and do, including animals, crafts, entertainment, competitions and fair food. The fairgrounds is at 15601 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce. Call 464.2910 or visit stluciecountyfair.org for more information. St. Lucie County Fair

NOTE: Performances and events may be abruptly canceled, contact the event host or visit its website to be sure the event is still on and times have not changed.

Please call or visit the websites of the below venues for any updates in time, place or other details. Although we can’t promise to have every event in here, we have many of them. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

ONGOING

•Art Exhibit at MidFlorida Event Center – Port St. Lucie. Year round. 807.4488

• Savanna Club Fine Arts League – Explore a captivating display of artwork from talented local League artists. The exhibition features a variety of artistic styles and mediums. Emerson Center, Vero Beach. Through Jan. 20. 778.5249

• Celebrating Special Needs Village Artists – An Emerson Center collaboration with Village Arts Vero Beach. Reception Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Through Jan. 29. 778.5249

• Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. In this new exhibition featuring more than 50 paintings drawn together from around the state, Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads reveals key moments, decisions, and twists of fate that helped put the Highwaymen on the map. Jan. 11-March 2. 465.0630

• UU Members & Friends Winter Edition Exhibition – Emerson Center, Vero Beach. Reception Feb. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 30-March 5. 778.5249

• SAQA Studio Quilt Art – Elliott Museum, Stuart. Thirty quilt works inspired by the idea of “awakening.” Jan. 10-March 14. 229.1961

• Celebrating Women’s Art – Emerson Center, Vero Beach. Exhibition by American Association of University Women members. Reception March 12, 5:30-7 p.m. March 6-April 2. 778.5249

• Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand Painted Photography – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. Remembering the gentle feeling of old Florida postcards, she hand paints her black and white photographs in vibrant tones and pastel hues that breathe life and imagination into these scenes. March 7-April 27. 465.0630

• The Indian River Lagoon by Brush and Lens – Emerson Center, Vero Beach. An Earth Day-inspired exhibition. Reception: April 23, 5:30-7 p.m. April 3-June 4. 778.5249

• Through the Eye of the Camera – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. The eagerly awaited annual photography show featuring work from all levels. May 9-June 20. 465.0630

• French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950. Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach. The exhibition highlights the avant-garde movements that shaped modern art in the 19th and 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists native to France, as well as those who studied and exhibited there.Feb. 1-June 22. 231.0707

• Timeless: Robert Farber’s Fashion Photography – Vero Beach Museum of Art. Drawn from his Vintage Fashion series, captured during commercial shoots, and the Deterioration series which consists of prints from his earlier fashion photography. Feb. 10-Aug. 31. 231.0707

• Well-Dressed: Vero Beach Museum of Art. Artworks from the permanent collection. This thematic permanent exhibition explores the intersection of fashion, identity, performance, and self-expression. It brings together dozens of artworks, some familiar and others rarely on display. Feb. 10-Sept. 14. 231.0707

• UFOs: Denial, Disclosure, Discernment – Elliott Museum, Stuart. Prepare to be captivated by an exhibit that dives deep into the UFOs phenomenon. Through Aug. 31. 225.1961

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

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

• Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours – A fun and educational experience. Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 242.2293 for information.

• Pontoon Boat Trips – Environmental Learning Center, Wabasso, various times. Go to discoverelc.com and click pontoon boat rides. 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. to noon. Best to call first. 621.9636

• Fin-Tastic Feeding – Fish feeding at Manatee Observation Center, Fort Pierce at 2 p.m. 429.6266

• Yoga – On the event lawn next to Pioneer Park by the PSL Botanical Gardens on Westmoreland in Port St. Lucie, 8-9 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 28. No registration needed. For special accommodations, call 204.7101

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 first. Go to hsmc-fl.com for information. 225.1961

• Saturday Night Concerts – In front of Humiston Park, Vero Beach, 5-8 p.m. presented by the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce November through April. Concert plus food and drink vendors. Bring a chair. 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. No phone number given.

Every Sunday

• Rockin’ Riverwalk – Live music on the stage at the Riverwalk, Flagler Park, Stuart. 1-4 p.m. rocknriverwalk.com/event-calendar

• Market on Main – [Formerly Stuart Green Market] featuring produce, crafts and more. Flagler Park at 221 SW Flagler Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids’ Market first and third Sundays. Stuartmainstreet.org 285.0502

• Tradition Neighborhood Market – Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts, 9 a.m.-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.

Second Sunday

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

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

Fourth Sunday

• One-Stop Garage Sale – MidFlorida Event Center’s garage, 9:30-1:30 p.m. 344.4142

Last Sunday

• Sunday Sunset Concert – Live music and sundaes at Tradition Gazebo, 5-7 p.m., October through May. See Tradition events calendar.

Various Sundays

• Art in the Park – Vero Beach Art Club at Humiston Park. Stroll and enjoy the fine arts and crafts of club members. This is held on various Sundays from October to April. See the schedule at verobeachartclub.org/art-in-the-park. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every Monday

• St. Lucie Aquarium Feeding Frenzy Tours – at the aquarium in Fort Pierce, January-March only, 10:30 a.m. 462.3474

First Tuesday

• St. Lucie County Aquarium’s Smithsonian Exhibit of saltwater marine life in living native habitat – This is the once-a-month free admission day. This is also beach cleanup days for volunteers who want to participate from 8-10 a.m. 462.3474

Second Tuesday

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

Third Tuesday

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

Tuesdays through Saturdays

• Harbor Branch Tour – A 1.5-hour tram tour of the 144-acre campus for adults and children 10 and older. Learn the history of the oceanographic institute, learn about its research, and impact on human lives. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $25 per person. Must reserve the day before by calling 242.2293 before 4 p.m.

• St. Lucie Aquarium – Feeding Frenzy Tours, April-December at 10:30 a.m. 462.3474

• Fin-Tastic Fish Feeding – Manatee Observation and Education Center, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 429.6266 option 3.

Every Wednesday

• Car Show at the Beach – Elliott Museum, Stuart. Oct. 4-May 29, 4-7 p.m. 225.1961

• Ocean Science Lecture Series – January-March. Learn from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute scientists and hear about their latest discoveries. Call for lecture details. 4 p.m. 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. hsmc-fl.com. Call first. 225.1961

• Volunteer Gardening Day – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteer orientation is the third Wednesday of every month. Check heathcotebotanicalgardens.org. 464.4672

• Fin-Tastic Feeding – Fish feeding at Manatee Observation Center, Fort Pierce at noon. 429.6266

First and Third Wednesday

• Tour of Historic Mansion of Tuckahoe – North end of Indian RiverSide Park in Jensen Beach. October-May at 10 and 11 a.m. Call to see if this is on before going. 463.3201

Every Third Wednesday

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

Every Thursday

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

• Vintage Auto Tour at Elliott Museum – Stuart, 11-11:45 a.m. 225.1961

• Music in the Gardens – at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce. This is almost every Thursday. An hour of soothing music by Bob Lusk. Noon-1 p.m. 464.4672

Second Thursday

• River Nights – Veterans Park at Event Lawn next to Pioneer Park on Westmoreland, Port St. Lucie. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tranquil evening near the St. Lucie River. Enjoy the fire, live musical entertainment, cash bar, food available for purchase. Free, all ages welcome. Bring a chair. 878.2277. October-April. 878.2277

Third Thursday

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

• ManaTales – Manatee Education and Observation Center. Sharing stories from nature-themed children’s books. 10:30 a.m. 429.6266 option 3.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• Live in the Loop – Concerts, grill and bar at Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach. 5-8:30 p.m. 231.6990

Every Friday

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

• Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours – Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce. 10:30 a.m. Call 242.2293 to reserve a seat.

• Guided Nature Walks – Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2 p.m. Half-mile walks along the River Trail. Learn about the unique plants and animals. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome. Meet at Kimball Center. 561.745.5551

• Food Trucks and Tributes – Tradition Square, western Port St. Lucie, 5-9 p.m. 207.0057

First Friday

• FridayFest – Downtown Fort Pierce, 5:30-9 p.m. Call for rain date or to see if canceled. 466.3880

• First Friday Gallery Strolls – Old downtown Vero Beach, 6-8 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 who are hosting artists, artisans, and performers and holding open houses. Refreshments, free samples, demos. 5-9 p.m. No phone listed.

• Tradition Food Trucks & Vendors and tribute concerts to enjoy – 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 Port St. Lucie City Council – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 8:30 a.m. Call first. 871.5219

• Lunch and Learn – Manatee Center, Fort Pierce. Bring lunch. Call for topic. Noon. September-April. 429.6266 option 3

Third Friday

• Coffee with the Mayor of Fort Pierce – Fort Pierce Yacht Club, Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. September-May. 466.3880

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

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

• Creekside Chat – Volunteers chat with students in the outdoor classroom of the Manatee Observation Center, 2 p.m. Call first. 429.6266 option 3

• Art Walk Alley – See 11 galleries with 15 local artists with original art, music and refreshments. 900 7th St., Vero Beach. 5-8 p.m. 538.1454

Fourth Friday

• Coffee with St. Lucie County Commission Chairman – SLCTV studio, Room 101, County Administration Building, Fort Pierce. 8:30 a.m. Call to find out how to attend. 462.1400

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 Live in the Loop: Comedy Zone, shows at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for Comedy Zone: 231.6990. Visit riversidetheatre.com for more details.

Various Days

• Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society – Various days, times, locations. See their calendar at jazzsociety.org or call 460.529

JANUARY 2025

Monday, Jan. 6

• The Herons of Florida – House of Refuge, 2 p.m. Reservations required. 225.1875

• Bob Talks: The Worlds of Kristin Hannah – Elliott Museum, Stuart, 3 p.m. 225.1961

Tuesday, Jan. 7

• The Stylistics – Hear old favorites and enjoy the music of this acclaimed band with multiple platinum and gold records. At the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Artificial Intelligence – Talk by Jurgen Schwanitz, CEO of ACT Computers – The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

• Frozen: The Broadway Musical – The story of two sisters, one of whom has magical powers. When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally traps the town of Arendelle in eternal winter, her younger sister Anna and friends go on a challenging adventure to find Elsa and restore summer. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Texas Tenors – Lyric Theatre. Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Wednesday, Jan. 8

• Harbor Branch: Celebrating our Accomplishments – Speaker Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., at the Johnson Marine Center, 4 p.m.

• Mystic Pizza – Musical featuring many hits from the 80s and 90s tells the story of three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint. Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 231.6990

Thursday, Jan. 9

• Snow Queen – Danced by the Grand Kyiv Ballet, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, it will be a night to remember. Be sure to bring the youngsters. The Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Pathway to Business Expo – Port St. Lucie Community Center. Looking to start up or expand your small business? Ask an expert. Representatives from various state agencies will be available to answer questions about small business start-ups. 9 a.m.-noon. 344-4356

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Jayne Curry’s Big Night Out – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Jan. 10 - Sunday, Jan. 12

• Stuart Boat Show – More than 205 exhibitors of boats of every description, from 10 to 90 feet or more. See the latest models of all types of boats. Stock up on electronic gear, clothing, fishing gear, buy nautical jewelry, get a boat lift, outboard motor and more. Music, food, beverages. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Stuartboatshow.com

Friday, Jan. 10 – Thursday, Feb. 6

• All-Florida Juried Art Show – Cultural Courthouse, Stuart, presented by Martin Arts. See great works by Florida artists. 287.6676

Friday, Jan. 10

• Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Christopher Durang's wickedly funny play about family, regret, hope and the choices we make in life takes place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 465.0366

• Tesla – Bluesy, soulful band at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Aquarium After Dark – After the sun sets, guests of St. Lucie County Aquarium enter the darkened aquarium with special flashlights to see without disturbing the mysterious inhabitants of the dark. Explore each marine ecosystem with marine educators and find out what secrets happen on the night shift underwater. Advanced registration and payment required due to limited space. 5:45 to 8 p.m. 465.3271

• Art by the Sea – Vero Beach Art Club members at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 5-8 p.m. 231.0303

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

Saturday, Jan. 11 – Sunday, March 2

• Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. The painters known as the Highwaymen drove themselves with talent in ingenuity and ended up in the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. In this exhibition featuring more than 50 paintings from around the state, Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads reveals key moments, decisions, and twists of fate that helped put the Highwaymen on the map. 465.0630

Saturday, Jan. 11

• Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – Christopher Durang's wickedly funny play about family, regret, hope and the choices we make in life takes place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Los Lobos: Disconnected – Four-time Grammy winners at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Spirit Fest – MidFlorida Event Center, metaphysical and holistic fair. More than 70 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, and demonstrators. Hosted by The Sanctuary for Mind, Body, and Spirit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 807.4488

• CCW Ultimate Wrestling MidFlorida Event Center. Live wrestling. 7-10 p.m. 807.4488

• Art by the Sea – Vero Beach Art Club members at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 231.0303

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Sunday, Jan. 12

• Back to the 80s – A power-packed evening of the decade’s No. 1 hit songs. Space Coast Symphony Orchestra at the Emerson Center, Vero Beach. 3 p.m. 855.252.7276

• Verdi’s La Traviata – Vero Beach Opera. It's late 19th Century Paris and Violetta is a single, high-class courtesan living a glamorous social life. But she is also seriously ill. What happens when the poet Alfredo shows her real, unconditional love for the first time in her life? Live orchestra and English supertitles. Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.

• Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra – Pavel Šnajdr, conductor; Gregorio Nieto, cello soloist. Program: Dvorák, Tchaikovsky, Smetana. Community Church of Vero Beach, 7:30-9:45 p.m. 778.1070

• Art by the Sea – Vero Beach Art Club members at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 231.0303

Monday, Jan. 13

• Jersey Tenors – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Tuesday, Jan. 14

• Evolution of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams – The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

Wednesday, Jan. 15

• The Wreck of the 1715 Treasure Ships – House of Refuge, 2 p.m. Reservations required. 225.1875

• Harbor Branch Talk: Steve Burton – An update on the FAU Harbor Branch Stranding and Population Assessment Team and their Work with Marine Mammals in Southeast Florida. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

• Al Di Meola – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Thursday, Jan. 16

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Divas 3 – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Jan. 17

• Seasons – Ballet Vero Beach, featuring works by George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, and the company’s artistic director, Adam Schnell, whose take on “The Four Seasons” uses Vivaldi’s masterful score as a jumping-off point for a neoclassical romp decked out in art nouveau style. Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. 269.1065

• Chicago Transit – Tribute to Chicago, at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Art Show – Susan Gallagher at MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, through Feb. 17, except weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 807.4488

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Arthur Migliazza: Shake Your Boogie Woogie – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Saturday, Jan.18

• Memories of Elvis – Rockin’ Birthday Bash at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Mosaic Art Classes – Learn to make sparkling mosaic lamps. Ruby Ballroom, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 807.4488

• Port St. Lucie Home Show – A chance to see products and meet with professionals to discuss your projects. Get ideas and information all in one place. MidFlorida Event Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 807.4488

• Arts and Crafts Expo – MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie more than 200 booths, kids’ zone, food, adult beverages, music and fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 807.4488

• Mutts Gone Nuts – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 3 and 6 p.m. 286.7827

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 2 and 8 p.m. 287.4884

Sunday, Jan. 19

• Café Music – Vero Beach Museum of Art, Atlantic Classical Orchestra piano trio explores ways in which popular and folk traditions inform classical music. 3 p.m. 231.0707

• The Four Seasons – Ballet Vero Beach performs an hour-long show set up for the differently abled with modified audio/visual effects and access for the disabled. Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 269.1065

• The Coalminers presents Always Loretta – at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce 7 p.m. 461.4775

• Mosaic Art Classes – Learn to make beautiful mosaic lamps. Ruby Ballroom, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 807.4488

• Mike Zito – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• Port St. Lucie Home Show – A chance to meet with professionals about your projects. Get ideas and information all in one place. Free admission and parking, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 807.4488

• Arts and Crafts Expo – MidFlorida Event Center, more than 200 booths showing handmade items. Food, adult beverages, music, fun and kids’ zone, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 807.4488

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 2 p.m. 287.4884

Monday, Jan. 20

• Michael Lewis: Wall Street and Financial, All Q&As – Speaker at Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, 4 and 6 p.m. 231.6990

Tuesday, Jan. 21

• Ambassadors of Swing – with Pat DiCesare – Bandstand Boogie: An evening of dancing at the MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. 7-9 p.m. 807.4488

Wednesday, Jan. 22

• Harbor Branch Talk: Malcolm McFarland – Algal Blooms in Southern Florida: Current Trends and Future Directions. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

Thursday, Jan. 23

• Spamilton – An American Parody at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• The New York Bee Gees – The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Uptown-Motown – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Jan. 24

• Nature Pop! Made with Lego Bricks – opens at the McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach and is on exhibit until May 4. Exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney features more than 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Open Tuesday through Sunday. 794.0601

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Colin James – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Saturday, Jan. 25

• Atlantic Classical Orchestra Sunday Chamber Series – Elliott Museum, Stuart. 3-5 p.m. 225.1961

• Aida – Opera with Met Live in HD at Majestic Theater 11 with Vero Beach Opera, 12:30 p.m. 770.0774

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 2 and 8 p.m. 287.4884

• John Pizzarelli Trio – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• The Beat Goes On – Tribute to Cher at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival and Portside Indoor Craft Festival – Outdoor yummy seafood festival will delight with its variety of lobster, shrimp, oysters, fish, stone crab, conch, non-seafood landlubbers’ fare, plus tropical drinks. Browse the indoor arts and crafts booths showcasing a unique blend of local artistry featuring artists and crafters. Bring cans of food for the Treasure Coast Food, too. Free admission this year, but donations accepted. MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 807.4488

Sunday, Jan. 26

• Floridiana Luncheon and Auction – hosted by the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club. Doors open at 11 a.m. for viewing and Florida-themed luncheon is from noon-2 p.m. Live music. 465.0630

• Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival and Portside Indoor Craft Festival – Outdoor yummy seafood festival with a variety of lobster, shrimp, oysters, fish, stone crab, conch, non-seafood landlubbers’ fare, plus tropical drinks. Browse the indoor arts and crafts booths showcasing a unique blend of local artistry. Bring cans of food for the Treasure Coast Food Bank too. Free admission this year, but donations accepted. MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 807.4488

• 9 to 5: Barn Theatre – Set in the late 1970s, hilarious story of friendship and revenge as the ladies take over the office. 2 p.m. 287.4884

Monday, Jan. 27

• Art Heists: Stealing Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Degas – Vero Beach Museum of Art. Expert Anthony Amore tells of his work to recover 13 works of art stolen in 1990, as well as describing the three biggest art heists in history. Learn who steals and why. See more at vbmuseum.org/international-lecture-series. 4:30 p.m. 231.0707

• The Barricade Boys, West End Party – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Tuesday, Jan. 28

• Broken Arrow & Laurel Canyon – The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• The Edwards Twins – The famous impersonators appear at the MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Be astonished at how they become famous celebrities. 7-10 p.m. 807.4488

Wednesday, Jan. 29

• Bee Gees Now – by South Florida Legends at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Harbor Branch Talk: Esther Guzman - Exploration of Deep-Water Habitats off Puerto Rico for Biotechnology Potential. 4 p.m. 242.2400

Thursday, Jan. 30

• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: All Mendelssohn – Trinity Episcopal Church of Vero Beach, 7:30-9 p.m. 212.875.5788

• Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA. – The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

Friday, Jan. 31

• A1A Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show – at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Susan Gallagher Art Show – opening reception for Jan. 17-Feb. 17 art show at Mid-Florida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 8-9 p.m. 807.4488

FEBRUARY

Saturday, Feb. 1

• Bonfire and Hayride! – at McCarty Ranch Preserve, Rangeline Road. Extremely popular event – a chance to sit around the bonfire, take hayrides, ride a horse, visit the petting zoo, enjoy live music and enjoy food from food trucks. But bring your own chairs. This event is for all ages, kids to the elderly. Make new friends and bring your old friends with you. The preserve is at 12525 Rangeline Road. It is west of the Valencia Cay community. You can get there from Becker Road to the south or Glades Cutoff Road to the north. 878.2277

• GardenFest – Features more than 80 vendors with plants, flowers, orchids, trees, pottery and lots more. Riverside Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203.512.0294

• Dirty Dancing in Concert – Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Travel Expo – Cruises, tours and more. MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 807.4488

• The Portuguese Kids Present: Improvisitas! – MidFlorida Event Center, The Portuguese Kids [Brian Martins and Derrick Demelo] are all about celebrating their unique heritage while connecting with their audience through humor and nostalgia. Their unique brand of ethnic humor that mixes sketch and improvisational comedy with audience participation. 8-10 p.m. 807.4488

• The Weight Band – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Sunday, Feb. 2

• Beethoven’s Triple – Three extraordinary soloists team up for Beethoven’s monumental Triple Concerto. Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. 855.252.7276

• GardenFest – Features more than 80 vendors with plants, flowers, orchids, trees, pottery and lots more. Riverside Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 203.512.0294

• Cleveland Orchestra – Conductor Stéphane Denève, Maria Dueñas, violin soloist. Program: Bizet, Lalo, Dvorák Community Church of Vero Beach. 5-7:15 p.m. 778.1070

• Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – Dirt on My Diamonds at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Monday, Feb. 3

• Direct from Branson: Decades – Starring Pierce Arrow – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Tuesday, Feb. 4

• The Bronx Wanderers – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 4 and 7 p.m. 286.7827

Wednesday, Feb. 5

• The Wreck of the 1715 Treasure Ships – House of Refuge, 2 p.m. Reservations required. 225.1875

• Book Talk – With Cheryl DuBois and Debra Pawlak, Elliott Museum, Stuart, 2 p.m. 225-1961

• Harbor Branch Talk: Rachel Brewton – Striving for Sustainable Seagrasses in the Indian River Lagoon. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

Thursday, Feb. 6

• Pure Prairie League – The five-member band is an American country rock/soft rock band that began their musical journey in 1970. Part of the MusicWorks series at

The Emerson Center, Vero Beach. 7 p.m. 778.5249

• Phat Cat Swinger – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Feb. 7

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

Saturday, Feb. 8

• Ballet Vero Beach at the Vero Beach Museum of Art – “Joie de Vivre,” dance works inspired by the exhibition “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 to 1950.” Inspired by line, balance, and blank space, this sweeping program with French flare and avant-garde movements features premiere works by dancers Darien Santos and Abriella Mauldin. Tickets include entrance to the exhibition to see the exhibit first, Leonhardt Auditorium, 12 and 3 p.m. 231.0707

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Love is Timeless: Best of Broadway and Opera Concert – Vero Beach Opera at Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. 564.5537

• Adam Ezra Group – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Sunday, Feb. 9

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 p.m. 562.8300

Monday, Feb. 10

• Michael Gallagher: China – Speaker at Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach. 4 and 6 p.m. 231.6990

• Bob Talks – William Kent Krueger: A Master Murder Mystery storyteller. Elliott Museum, 3 p.m. 225.1961

• The Golden Era of Rock & Roll – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Tuesday, Feb. 11

• Gipsy Kings – featuring Nicholas Reyes. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Robert John & The Wreck – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Wednesday, Feb. 12

• Harbor Branch Talks: Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Combating misinformation about the ocean, weather, and climate change ... and having a little fun. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones at Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

• Jim Messina – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Thursday, Feb. 13

• The Neil Diamond Legacy – Starring Jay White at The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 16

• Highwaymen Celebration Weekend – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. Visitors to the Museum can enjoy a range of special offerings, including viewing the special exhibition Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads. Free admission, with activities outside and inside at 500 N. Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. 465.0630

Friday, Feb. 14 – Saturday, Feb. 22

• Martin County Fair – Enjoy all the treats and sights of a traditional country fair with a carnival, games, animals, fair food, entertainment. 2616 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart. 220-3247

Friday, Feb. 14

VALENTINE’S DAY

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Renowned for their fusion of country, rock, and folk at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce. 7 p.m. 465.0366

• Solomon Jaye, Tap into Your Heart – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15

• Beyond the Veil – Elliott Museum, Stuart. A guided tour of the reported paranormal happenings and history of the House of Refuge near the Elliott. Park at the Elliott and take the shuttle. Shuttle departs 4:20 and 5 p.m. Arrive 10 minutes before departure. 225.1961

• Mania, the ABBA Tribute – at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Uncle Louie’s Variety Show – Comedy at the MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Call to be sure this is on and for time. 807.4488

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• The Steel Wheels – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Sunday, Feb. 16

• Follow the Lieder – Vero Beach Museum of Art. Atlantic Classical Orchestra String Quartet focuses on Schubert’s masterful “Death and the Maiden” quartet, written after Schubert fell ill. 3 p.m. 231.0707

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 p.m. 562.8300

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• The Lehman Trilogy - Epic tale of the Lehman brothers, one of the most influential financial dynasties in history, their triumph and downfall. It explores three generations, from the brothers’ humble immigrant beginnings to the pinnacle of the family’s wealth and influence, and ultimately, to the devastating collapse in 2008 that rocked the global economy. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. May be sold out. 286.7827

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Wednesday, Feb. 19

• Harbor Branch Talks: Mike McCoy – Unveiling the Hidden Role of Parasites in Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

Thursday, Feb. 20

• Ticket to the Moon: The World’s Best ELO Tribute – The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

• Robin Trower - For more than six decades, Robin Trower’s career has known no bounds. He’s been the driving force behind sixties icons Procol Harum. The transatlantic solo star who filled U.S. stadiums with 1974’s Bridge Of Sighs. The collaborator and occasional supergroup member. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.775

• A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Feb. 21

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce – Business and professional awards at the MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 5-9 p.m. 807.4488

• Whitney Cummings – Acclaimed comedian, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 465.0366

Saturday, Feb. 22

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 and 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Better than Ezra – Concert at MidFlorida Event Center. Relive your favorite 2000s hits and enjoy the catchy sound of this live rock group. 7 p.m. 807.4488

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• The Georgia Satellites – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Sunday, Feb. 23

• Atlantic Classical Orchestra Sunday Chamber Series – Elliott Museum, Stuart. 3-5 p.m. 225.1961

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Comedy takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 p.m. 562.8300

• Polish Chamber Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia – Daniel Hope, conductor and violin soloist; Journey to Mozart. Community Church of Vero Beach. 7:30 p.m. 778.1070

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• The Lovin’ Spoonful – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Monday, Feb. 24

• Paris Wine Tasting: How the Unthinkable Happened – Andrea Robinson, master sommelier, explains how the 1976 Paris wine tasting event reshaped the wine industry’s belief that the finest wines only came from France. She is one of only 26 women in the world to hold the title of master sommelier. To learn more about this lecture go to vbmuseum.org/international-lecture-series. 4:30 p.m. 231.0707

• Oh What a Night! Tribute to Franki Valli & The Four Seasons – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Wednesday, Feb. 26

• Cruising Titanic Then and Cruising Now – Elliott Museum, Stuart, 3 p.m. 225.1961

• Harbor Branch Talks: Paul Willis – Seeds aren’t only for plants – fish farms need seedstock too. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

• Singin’ in the Rain – The legendary musical comes to The Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach. A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking movies. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 231.6990

Thursday, Feb. 27

• Solitary Man Neil Diamond Tribute – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• Concert in the Park – featuring Mike Telismanick, Vero Beach Museum of Art. Rain or shine. Well-behaved dogs on leash with waste bag allowed. Wine and beer bar. Off The Hook food truck. Bring chair. $10 members, $12 non-members. 5-7 p.m. 231.0707

• Bruce in the U.S.A. – The world’s No. 1 tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

• Larry Brown Quintet - Pianist Larry Brown leads one of the most accomplished straight-ahead jazz groups in the Mid-Atlantic area. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7 p.m. 562.8300

• The Amazing Acrocats – presented by Rock Cats Rescue, featuring their all cat band. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Friday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 9

• St. Lucie County Fair – Traditional county fair things to see and do. Animals, crafts, entertainment, competitions, fair food. 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Times vary. See stluciecountyfair.org. 464.2910

Friday, Feb. 28

• I Am, He Said: Neil Diamond Tribute – at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• The Amazing Acrocats – presented by Rock Cats Rescue, featuring their all cat band. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Stayin’ Alive Bee Gees Tribute– The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 6 and 8:30 p.m. 286.7827

• Newbreed Ultimate Challenge – MidFlorida Event Center, noon-8 p.m. 807.4488

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 465.0366

MARCH

Saturday, March 1

• Evening with Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa – The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

• Humane Society Blue Jean Ball – Mid-Florida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 7-11 p.m. 807.4488

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Pineapple Playhouse, south Fort Pierce, 2 and 7 p.m. 465.0366

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Jan. 5, 2025

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