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Riverside Theatre: the musical Kinky Boots on the Stark Stage thru March 17; Fri. & Sat. Comedy Zone and Live in the Loop concerts. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com

Vero Beach Museum of Art: Ancient Egypt & the Napoleonic Era: Masterworks from the Dahesh Museum of Art thru April 28. VBMuseum.org or 772-231-0707 

McKee Botanical Garden: A Tropical Flock: Aviation Avatars, on exhibit thru April 28. McKeeGarden.org

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge tours, Wed. mornings thru April 24. Free; reservations required. 772-581-5557

First Friday Gallery Strolls, 5 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Vero Beach Arts District.

MARCH

March 1
Concerts in the Park presented by Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park featuring Group Therapy. Free; BYO lawn chair. SebastianChamber.com

March 1 to 3
Italian Food Festival hosted by Italian American Civic Assoc., 1600 25th St. (off US1 & 26th St.), 3 to 9 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun, with great food, live entertainment, beer & wine.

March 1 to 3
Trunk Show at Saint Edward’s School, with kickoff party 6 p.m. Fri ($50 includes weekend admission), general admission ($5) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun, with 50+ vendors from across the country. Steds.org

March 1 to 22
Form & Fire, a juried contemporary clay exhibition at Raw Space presented by Indian River Clay, with Artists’ Reception 5 to 8 p.m. Fri. March 1.  772-202-8598

March 2
We Care Mardi Gras, 6 p.m. at Oak Harbor Club, with the food, music and entertainment of the Big Easy, to benefit the We Care Foundation, providing free specialty medical services low-income, uninsured residents. $200. WeCareMardGras.org

March 3
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society presents Juice & Jazz, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the A.E. Backus Museum’s Outdoor Mural Plaza, with assorted goodies, juice, Bloody Mary, Mimosas or Prosecco. $25. BackusMuseum.org

March 3
Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra concert, 2 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC, featuring works by Bela Bartok and Mendelssohn, and Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 with soloist John Wilkerson. VeroBeachChamberOrchestra.org

March 3
Aida, Verdi and Egypt: Sifting Through the Sands of Time with Vero Beach Opera, 2:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art. $20 & $25. VBMuseum.org

March 3
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Saint-Saens’ beloved Carnival of the Animals, featuring Jean Black and Jacob Craig, 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. SpaceCoastSymphony.org

March 3
Pairings for a Purpose to benefit Safe Families of Treasure Coast, a 3 p.m. rotation of venues with food/drink pairings at Walking Tree Brewery/Salvador Deli, Indian River Distillery/Pepper & Salt BBQ, and Catelli Cigar Lounge/Topaz Events. $90. SafeFamilies-TreasureCoast.Funraise.org

March 3
“Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II,” portrayed by Sheryl Faye, on the life of the longest reigning British monarch, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center, hosted by AAUW Vero Beach, followed by a Royal English Tea. Performance $40; tea $20.  aauwverobeach.org

March 4
AAUW Vero Beach Book Review Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. at IRSC Richardson Center, with Carolyn Nelson, Friends After Diagnosis executive director, reviewing “The Bluest Eyes,” by Toni Morrison. Free; donations of children’s books appreciated. aauwverobeach.org

March 4
Distinguished Lecture Series presents former Deputy Chief of Staff, Karl Rove, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com

March 5
Emerson E-Series presents Heather Stapleton on Restoring the Balance of the Indian River Lagoon, 7 p.m., at Emerson Center. Free. TheEmersonCenter.com

March 6
Cause for Paws at Oak Harbor Club to benefit the Humane Society of VB & IRC, with cocktails, dinner and auctions, and adoptable shelter residents. HSVB.org

March 7
Art in Bloom Luncheon featuring Jennifer Figge, owner of Figge Floral Studio in Boston, 11 a.m. and 12 Noon seatings at Vero Beach Museum of Art. $250. VBMuseum.org

March 7
Live from Vero Beach presents the Rocket Man Show: A Tribute to Elton John, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $45-$100. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849

March 8 to 17
Firefighters’ Fair at IRC Fairgrounds, 5 to 10 p.m. weekdays, 1 to 10 p.m. Sat/Sun, (to 6 p.m. 3/17) with rides, midway games, live entertainment, 4H competitions/exhibits, firefighter training show and festival food. FireFightersFair.org

March 8 to 10
73rd annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Craft Show hosted by Vero Beach Art Club, a premier juried show featuring more than 200 artists from around the country. VeroBeachArtClub.org

March 8 to 24
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents 9 to 5: The Musical. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com or 772-562-8300 

March 9
Citrus Classic 5K, 7:30 a.m. from Pocahontas Park. RunSignUp.com

March 9
Treasure Coast Jazz Society presents Classic Swing to New Orleans, with Lisa Kelly and JB Scott, 11:30 a.m. at Oak Harbor Club. Concert and lunch, $65. TCJazz.org.

March 9
IRC Braves the Shave to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds research grants to conquer kids’ cancer, 12 Noon to 4 p.m. at Capt. Hiram’s Resort. 305-582-2682

March 10
20th Century Celebration Concert by Treasure Coast Chorale, a decade by decade walk through memory lane, 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church. $10 suggested donation. 540-809-3778

March 10
Gainesville Brass Quartet concert, 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Free. 772-562-9088                                           
FirstPresVero.org

March 11
International Lecture Series presents Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Earl and the Pharaoh: The discovery of Tutankhamun, 4:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art. VBMuseum.org or 772-231-0707

March 11
Rock the Boat Gala to benefit Youth Sailing Foundation, 5:30 p.m. at Quail Valley River Club, with sailing regatta, dinner, open bar, raffle and auction. Ysfirc.org or 772-492-3243

March 12
Shining Light Garden Spring Dinner, 5 p.m. at Bent Pine Golf Club to benefit the Shining Light Garden Foundation, growing fresh vegetables to feed the homeless and hungry. $150. 772-643-5092

March 12
Emerson E-Series presents Michael J. Tougias on In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis, 7 p.m., at Emerson Center. Free. TheEmersonCenter.com

March 14
Live from Vero Beach presents the Sixties Show, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $45-$90. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849

March 15
Love of Literacy Luncheon featuring Will Schwalbe, author of ‘The End of Your Life Book Club’ 11:30 a.m. at Bent Pine Golf Club, to benefit Literacy Services of IRC. 772-778-2223 or LiteracyServicesIRC.org

March 15 & 16
St. Paddle’s Day Inaugural Pickleball Tournament at South County Park (Dick Bird Park) to benefit the United Way of IRC. Youth, ages 17 & under, Fri; Men’s & Women’s Sat. UnitedWayIRC.org

March 15 to 17
121st anniversary celebration of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, including a picnic supper at Environmental Learning Center, 5 p.m. Fri, ($40) with Ted Roosevelt IV, great-grandson of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, and Wayne Kroegel, grandson of Paul Kroegel, first NWR warden; Centennial Trail strolls & exhibits 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat with Paul Weigand as Pres. Roosevelt (free); Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise on ELC pontoon boat 5:45 p.m. Sat. ($70); and Meet & Greet at PINWR 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. (free). FirstRefuge.org/Anniversary

March 15 to 17
River Days & Craft Brew Hullabaloo at Riverview Park hosted by Sebastian Rotary Club and City, with assorted food, craft brews, live entertainment, vendors and (Sun.) car show.  RiverDaysFL.com

March 16
Mad Hatter Tea Party, 2 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach to raise funds for college scholarships for Gifford Youth Achievement Center students. $80; $425 for table of 6. VeroBeachWomensClub.org

March 16
Ballet Vero Beach and Vero Beach Museum of Art present Through their Eyes: Choreographic Impressions from Foreign Lands, 3 p.m. at VBMA, reflecting on the exhibit Ancient Egypt & the Napoleonic Era: Masterworks from the Dahesh Museum of Art. $30 & $26. 772-231-0707 x 116

March 16
Buggy Bunch Annual dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Oak Harbor Club, providing an update on programs and services.  $75.  TheBuggyBunch.com

March 16
Blue Jeans & BBQ to benefit Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast, 6 p.m. at the SETC barn, with catered Wilke’s 14 Bones BBQ, student riding demo, auction, music, beer & wine. $125. 772-562-7603 SpecialEquestriansTreasureCoast.org

March 16
Vero Beach International Music Festival presents Mike Block, cellist, composer and vocalist in solo concert, 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. $25. VeroBeachInternationalMusicFestival.com

March 17
Atlantic Classical Orchestra and Vero Beach Museum of Art Chamber Music Series 3 p.m. at VBMA, presents the Flute Summons, featuring Tina Apelgren. VBMuseum.org

March 19 to April 7
Riverside Theatre presents the thriller Yankee Tavern on the Waxlax Stage.  772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com

March 20
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents Trios Transformed, 6:45 p.m. pre-concert talk, 7:30 p.m. concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, with pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel joined by violinist Arnaud Sussmann. ChamberMusicSociety.org.

March 20 & 21
31st annual Red White & Blue Concert featuring VBHS Jazz & Symphonic Bands, 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC and livestreamed. $5 to $15.  772-564-5537

March 21
VBMA Concerts in the Park presents Mike Telesmanick, 5 to 7 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art. BYO chair. Refreshments available for sale. $10 & $12; cash/check only. VBMuseum.org

March 21
Live from Vero Beach presents the Beatles vs the Stones, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $45-$95. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849

March 21
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Masterworks III concert, Latin Passions with Siwoo Kim, 7:30 p.m. at Community Church of VB, featuring Bizet, Piazzolla and Falla. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com

March 22
Veterans Cup, featuring 12 accomplished tennis stars, presented by the Boulevard Charities, 5 p.m. at the Boulevard Tennis Club to benefit the Boot Campaign, #DoYouGiveARuck?, and Community Health Coalition. $100 & $150. BoulevardTennis.com

March 22
Concerts in the Park presented by Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park featuring Reckless Shots. Free; BYO lawn chair. SebastianChamber.com

March 23
Fish Fry, 10:30 to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 2 to benefit the Vero Beach Volunteer Fire Department, with fresh gluten free fried fish, grilled chicken, fixings, cakes, cookies and sodas. VBFire.org

March 24
Vero Beach Opera presents Scenes from Zarzuelas, featuring singers, dancers and musicians, 3 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachOpera.org

March 24
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Sinatra, Martin and More with entertainer John Stevens, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org

March 25
Solid Gold Country-themed Bingo Luncheon, 11 a.m. at Oak Harbor Club to benefit Senior Resource Assoc. of IRC. 772-469-2068

March 28
Live from Vero Beach presents Beginnings: The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $45-$100. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849

March 30
Tipsy Turtle 2-Mile Race and Festival at Jaycee Beach Park to benefit Coastal Connections, with 8 a.m. race and 8:30 a.m. children’s ‘Hatchling’ Dash, followed by live music, vendors, Easter egg painting and awards. Coastal-Connections.org

March 31
Easter Cantata, 9:30 and 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Free. 772-562-9088                                           
FirstPresVero.org

APRIL

April 3
Blue Ribbon Luncheon and Fashion Show to commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month and benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center, 11 a.m. at Oak Harbor Club with gourmet lunch, auction and professional models displaying fashions from local boutiques. $175.  772-299-6011 x313

April 4
An Evening to Remember hosted by IRC Military Officers of Association of America, 6:30 p.m. at Grand Harbor Golf Club to benefit the WWII Tribute at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, a formal dinner and concert by soprano Lisa Eden and pianist Jacob Craig.  $250. MOAAFL.org

April 4
Live from Vero Beach presents One Night in Memphis: A Tribute to Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $45-$100. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849

April 5
Concerts in the Park presented by Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park featuring the Sebastian High School Band. Free; BYO lawn chair. SebastianChamber.com

April 5
The Edwards Twins: 2 Bothers 100 Stars, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center, featuring, master impersonators of contemporary and timeless superstars. TheEmersonCenter.com

April 6
Lagoon Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. DiscoverELC.org

April 6
Treasure Coast Jazz Society presents scholarship recipient Ryan Dillahay, a graduate of Univ. of North Florida School of Music, 11:30 a.m. at Oak Harbor Club. Concert and lunch, $65. TCJazz.org.

April 6
Treasure Coast Craft Spirits Festival hosted by Rotary Club of Vero Beach, 2 to 6 p.m. at 1700 block of Airport Drive, with cigar bar, grain demo, BBQ and spirits. TreasureCoastSpiritsFestival.com

April 7
Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra concert, 2 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC, featuring works by Beethoven, Fauré and Mozart. VeroBeachChamberOrchestra.org

April 7
Tango, Rage, and Classical Extravaganza, 3 p.m. at Christ by the Sea, featuring spicy and uplifting chamber music. $30 adults; $10 youth. cbtsumc.org or 772-231-1661

April 8
International Lecture Series presents Barnard Fishman, Journey Up the Nile: The Victorian grand tour of Egypt in 3D, 4:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art. VBMuseum.org or 772-231-0707

April 9
Ohl Lecture Series presents Miroslav Vol, Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and founder/director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, 5:30 p.m. at Community Church of VB. 772-562-3633 or ccovb.org

April 9 to May 5
Riverside Theatre presents the hit musical On Your Feet: The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, on the Stark Stage.  772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com

April 10
Successful Aging Luncheon featuring award-winning actress and author Jane Seymour, 11:45 a.m. at the Vero Beach Museum of Art to benefit the Alzheimer and Parkinson Assoc. of IRC.  $200.  772-563-0505 or AlzPark.org

April 10 to 12
Vero Beach Opera presents the Rising Stars Vocal Competition, with semis 3 p.m. Apr. 10, finals 3 p.m. Apr. 11 and awards concert 7 p.m. Apr. 12, all at Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachOpera.org

April 11
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Masterworks IV concert, the Classics with Ashley Garritson, 7:30 p.m. at Community Church of VB, featuring works by Beethoven and Haydn. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com

April 11 to 14
Vero Beach Film Festival, with films, food and fine wines, plus 7 p.m. Thurs. Filmmakers Ball at Subaru Grand Showroom ($75); 6 p.m. Fri. Grand Wine Tasting at Heritage Center ($75); 7 p.m. Sat. Dance Party at Heritage Center ($60); 3:30 p.m. Sun. Audience Awards & Festival Wrap Party at Heritage Center ($45). VBFilmFest.org

April 12
Phenomenal Women Play Mah Jong Luncheon, 10:30 a.m. at Bent Pine Golf Club to benefit American Association of University Women, Vero Beach scholarship program. $75.  aauwverobeach.org

April 12
Live from Vero Beach presents Classic Albums Live: the Who: Who’s Next, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $45-$90. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849

April 12 & 13
Wheels and Keels to benefit various local nonprofits, 5:30 p.m. Fri. Dinner and Auction; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sat. Antique & Exotic Car and Boat Show, all at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club. WKVero.com 

April 13
Poetry and Barbeque, with 2:30 p.m. local poet readings, 4 p.m. featured poet readings, 5:30 pm, BBQ, all at the Richardson Center at IRSC to benefit the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation, with tours of the house available. $45. LauraRidingJackson.org or 772-569-6718

April 15
Distinguished Lecture Series presents former Secretary of the Treasury, Lawrence Summers, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com

April 19 & 20
Ballet Vero Beach presents New Classics, featuring West Side Story Suite and BVB’s The Sleeping Princess,7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat. at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org

April 20
Chase Your Tail Run/Walk 5K, 7:30 a.m. from Sebastian Community Center to benefit H.A. L.O. No-Kill Rescue, with post-race entertainment and breakfast bar. HaloRescueFL.org

April 21
Ballet Vero Beach Accessible/Family Friendly Series presents The Sleeping Princess, an hour-long performance, 2 p.m. Sun., at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org

April 21
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Disney’s Royals, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org

April 22
Distinguished Lecture Series presents Fox News journalist Shannon Bream, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com

April 22 to 28
USTA/ITF Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament at Vero Beach Tennis & Fitness Club at Timber Ridge. MardyFishChildrensFoundation.org

April 26
Concerts in the Park presented by Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park featuring the Allen Wronko Band. Free; BYO lawn chair. SebastianChamber.com

April 26
Vero Beach International Music Festival presents the Hanneke Cassel Trio, with Cassel on fiddle, Keith Muphy, guitar and Jenna Moynihan, fiddle, 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. $25. VeroBeachInternationalMusicFestival.com

April 27
Children’s Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, with art-making activities, exhibition tours and art hunts, and local student music and dance performances. Free. VBMuseum.org

April 30
The Armed Man, VBCS/VBHS Chorale, 7 p.m. Vero Beach High School PAC and livestreamed.  772-564-5537

MAY

May 2
Spring Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC and livestreamed. 772-564-5537

May 3 to 5
Vero Beach Air Show featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other aerial performers, aircraft displays and other activities to benefit Veterans Council of IRC, and the child abuse prevention programs of Exchange Club of IR and Exchange Club of VB, with shows 6 to 8:30 p.m. Fri; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. VeroAirShow.com

May 3 to 12
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents the musical comedy “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com or 772-562-8300 

May 4 & 5
The Sky’s the Limit inaugural Juried Bird Gallery Show & Art Fair presented by Pelican Island Audubon Society and Isola Arts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. at PIAS building on Oslo Rd. IsolaArts.org

May 6
VNA & Hospice Foundation Golf-A-Thon, with golf pros from local clubs playing throughout the day at Grand Harbor Golf Club to raise funds for VNA programs and services. vnatc.org

May 7
‘One Day at a Time’ Chroma Choral Concert, 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC and livestreamed. 772-564-5537

May 11
Take a Kid Fishing, hosted by Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast for ages 5 to 12 (adult supervision required), 9 to 11 a.m. at the Barber Bridge fishing catwalk, followed by free lunch. VeroKiwanis.com or 772-321-0924.

May 17
Concerts in the Park presented by Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park featuring Swamp Dawg. Free; BYO lawn chair. SebastianChamber.com

May 26
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents its 15th Anniversary Celebration, 3 p.m. at VB High School PAC. SpaceCoastSymphony.org