Brevard Area Events Calendar

members fill a grab bag of cool stuff they didnt use. The challenge is for the recipient to return in August with a completed project.
You are invited to join in the fun.

Green Gables with its Queen Anne architecture, built in 1896, has stood strong for 126 years. Come and enjoy a tour of Green Gables and see why preserving this home's history further enhances our community's uniqueness for future generations.

Florida Teachers Free and 10 dollars for any guest . Reservations required . Dolfuntours.com to see the schedule and Dolfuntours@gmail.com for reservations

Bikers and Breakfast is back !!
Come out for:
Space Coast Harley-Davidson's
4TH! Bikers & Breakfast Event
We will be doing these once a month.
Live music starts a noon and the food truck will be here from 10am to 2pm

The Studios of Cocoa Beach presents The Blue Series an exhibit of work by Phyllis Devericks . You can view these paintings ,inspired by the blues of Florida skies and the ocean, during the month of May.

Phyllis captures shades of blue in cloudy, sunny, or stormy Florida skies and translates them beautifully to the canvas. Her ocean pieces evoke the dynamic range of the ocean from calm and tranquil to raging tempest.Her images capture the shades of blue and green in the ocean which vary with the strength and direction of sunlight and the waters depth. All the paintings evoke the feelings that inspire her paintings.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, a non-profit gallery staffed by artists, is located at165 Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. You can view Phyllis work throughout the month of May. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm,and Sundays 10 am to 3 pm. For more information on Phyllis, other artists, and classes visit the website or follow the Studios on Facebook and Instagram.

Elizabeth Fernandez is our Pop Up Artist for May. She will be at our First Friday Opening, May 6 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Her paintings will be on display from May 2nd to the 28th.

Melbourne based artist, Elizabeth Fernandez, has been creating art for the past several years. She graduated from Virginia Techs Studio Art Program in 2019, receiving the most outstanding senior award based on her final exhibition. She is fascinated by the act of mark-making and the process of creating art. Her work is an accumulation of moments shared with nature. She works to commemorate the beauty of nature through color, sporadic brushstrokes, and playful gestures. Elizabeth currently works from her home studio, but also enjoys painting outside to be closer to her inspiration.

A leisurely ride from Port Canaveral to Cocoa Beach and back on improved bike paths and lanes.

This event supports the National Kidney Foundation of Florida, the same wonderful organization the brings you the Annual Kidney Walk and the Annual NKF Rich Salick Pro-Am Surf Festival.

50/50 Drawing. Other items awarded too. A dollar of each ticket sold will go to the NKF of Florida!

Followed by La Cantina, Jumps Tiny Tavern, Sandbar Sports Grill, Cocoa Beach Fish Camp Grill, Slide Inn, Ellie Maes and Carib Brewery.
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Join our Annuals & Perennials expert, Susan, to create a beautiful container garden that will be a veritable feast for butterflies! Pick your plant from a selection of butterfly favorites, pot it up and take your garden home to attract these winged beauties to your yard or apartment balcony! Cost includes all materials.
Come early and grab a drink! A selection of local craft beers, natural wines, coffee, kombucha, and more will be available for purchase in our Farmers Market! You are welcome to bring drinks from our Farmers Market into this workshop to enjoy. Our Farmers Market will have snacks, produce, fresh bread, additional drinks, and more available for purchase before and after this event for you to continue enjoying your day in the gardens!

BeachFly Brewing Company officially opened its doors at its new location in Rockledge on April 1, 2022. BeachFly will celebrate its Grand Opening on May 28, 2022 from 1 PM to 6 PM at 513 Barton Blvd in Rockledge. The Grand Opening will feature beer collaborations, entertainment, outdoor games, and food.

Central Florida Winds presents a concert of MOSTLY MOVIE MUSIC! on May 28 and May 29. Music will include selections from ET, Sea Hawk, Indiana Jones, a medley from James Bond movies and selections from John Williams Swings! CFW clarinetists Melissa Kindy and Jennifer Rocco will be featured in Il Convegno, by Ponchielli.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach, is hosting a class on OIl Painting on Canvas on Saturday May 28, 2022 from 3 to 5 pm. The instructor is Delia Swenson, an accomplished painter and experienced teacher. Students ages 14 and up will learn the basics of painting wet on wet with oils on canvas. You will create a painting using professional artist brushes and paints, and take home a work of art you'll be proud to display.

The fee for the class is $75 which includes all materials. Register online at www.studiosofcocoabeach.org. Visit the website to see examples of Delias work and information on the Studios, exhibits and other classes. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm and and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach, is hosting a class on OIl Painting on Canvas on Saturday May 28, 2022 from 3 to 5 pm. The instructor is Delia Swenson, an accomplished painter and experienced teacher. Students ages 14 and up will learn the basics of painting wet on wet with oils on canvas. You will create a painting using professional artist brushes and paints, and take home a work of art you'll be proud to display.

The fee for the class is $75 which includes all materials. Register online at www.studiosofcocoabeach.org. Visit the website to see examples of Delias work and information on the Studios, exhibits and other classes. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm and and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm.

Presented through special arrangements with Concord Theatricals

After joining us last season for John and Jen, John Dudley and Hayley VerValin return home to present the comedy [title of show] for the first time ever on the Playhouse stage. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to musical theatre -- a uniquely American art form highlighting the joy of collaboration. Struggling writers Hunter and Jeff race against a deadline to enter an original musical into a theatre festival. [title of show] depicts their journey as artists and friends as they write a musical about writing a musical.

[Title of Show] is for Mature Audiences: It contains some language, crude humor and adult situations, (if you're into that sort of thing).

The Untold Story of Hansel and Gretel will make its World Premiere at Orlando Fringe this Spring 2022. This re-telling of the classic story is written by Gabriel Ramos, directed by Monica Toro Lisciandro and produced by The Viera Studio. Be prepared for a delicious camp-horror musical based on the classic tale. Travel through the forest with Hansel and Gretel
in this immersive show, but beware of what lurks in the woods... This show is a frightfully good time.

“The Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival is a 14-day immersive
cultural experience held this year in person from May 18-31st, and featuring hundreds of ticketed theatrical performances and a free outdoor music festival.

Dates and times vary!

Free Comic Book MAY is just around the corner and we're super excited for our favorite event of the year. Saturday, May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 11 am to 9 pm we'll be giving out 10 FREE comics to everyone that stops in, no purchase required. You'll choose 5 from the table, plus be able to pull 5 more from designated boxes for a total of 10 totally FREE comics!

May 28th- Free Comic Mix + Free Graphic Novel with a completed punch card
If you spend $5 each Saturday in May, you'll be able to redeem your punch card for a FREE graphic novel (from a selection) on Saturday, May 28th!
Visit us each Saturday in May for more FREE comics!

Legally Blonde, The Musical - Rated PG-13 - A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored film, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods when her life is turned upside down after her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to win him back, she ingeniously charms her way into the school where she struggles with her peers and professors. With the support of new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many more, WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, WE WILL ROCK YOU is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.

Florida Teachers Free and 10 dollars for any guest . Reservations required . Dolfuntours.com to see the schedule and Dolfuntours@gmail.com for reservations

The Studios of Cocoa Beach presents The Blue Series an exhibit of work by Phyllis Devericks . You can view these paintings ,inspired by the blues of Florida skies and the ocean, during the month of May.

Phyllis captures shades of blue in cloudy, sunny, or stormy Florida skies and translates them beautifully to the canvas. Her ocean pieces evoke the dynamic range of the ocean from calm and tranquil to raging tempest.Her images capture the shades of blue and green in the ocean which vary with the strength and direction of sunlight and the waters depth. All the paintings evoke the feelings that inspire her paintings.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach, a non-profit gallery staffed by artists, is located at165 Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. You can view Phyllis work throughout the month of May. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm,and Sundays 10 am to 3 pm. For more information on Phyllis, other artists, and classes visit the website or follow the Studios on Facebook and Instagram.

This May is Fairy Garden Month here in the Gardens! Bring your creative kiddos to this fun make n take workshop to build their very own magical mini container garden.

Supplies included:

colorful plastic container
two 4 inches plants from our Annuals & Perennials dept.
potting soil
decorative pebbles and rocks
mini colorful mushroom
pixie dust


This event will take place outside in The Learning Center pavilion. Walk up tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.

The event happens on the following dates:
May 29, 2022, 1:00pm to 1:30pm
May 29, 2022, 2:00pm to 2:30pm

Central Florida Winds presents a concert of MOSTLY MOVIE MUSIC! on May 28 and May 29. Music will include selections from ET, Sea Hawk, Indiana Jones, a medley from James Bond movies and selections from John Williams Swings! CFW clarinetists Melissa Kindy and Jennifer Rocco will be featured in Il Convegno, by Ponchielli.

Weekly Pop-Up serving yummy plant-based food and good vibes. Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss it.

Presented through special arrangements with Concord Theatricals

After joining us last season for John and Jen, John Dudley and Hayley VerValin return home to present the comedy [title of show] for the first time ever on the Playhouse stage. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to musical theatre -- a uniquely American art form highlighting the joy of collaboration. Struggling writers Hunter and Jeff race against a deadline to enter an original musical into a theatre festival. [title of show] depicts their journey as artists and friends as they write a musical about writing a musical.

[Title of Show] is for Mature Audiences: It contains some language, crude humor and adult situations, (if you're into that sort of thing).

The Untold Story of Hansel and Gretel will make its World Premiere at Orlando Fringe this Spring 2022. This re-telling of the classic story is written by Gabriel Ramos, directed by Monica Toro Lisciandro and produced by The Viera Studio. Be prepared for a delicious camp-horror musical based on the classic tale. Travel through the forest with Hansel and Gretel
in this immersive show, but beware of what lurks in the woods... This show is a frightfully good time.

“The Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival is a 14-day immersive
cultural experience held this year in person from May 18-31st, and featuring hundreds of ticketed theatrical performances and a free outdoor music festival.

Dates and times vary!

Legally Blonde, The Musical - Rated PG-13 - A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored film, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods when her life is turned upside down after her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to win him back, she ingeniously charms her way into the school where she struggles with her peers and professors. With the support of new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many more, WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, WE WILL ROCK YOU is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.

Ready to play Spark Golf? Spark is a network of 9-hole, social golf leagues organized to be casual and fun, with a touch of friendly competition. Click "View Tickets" to learn more about Spark and find a league near you!

Joining the league is free! League rounds are available for purchase each week or you can save money by pre-paying for Spark credit at a discount.

Join with a partner, have Spark partner you up with another single or play without a partner. Play as your schedule allows, earning points based on how you finish each round throughout the season. Your best 10 rounds count towards the season standings. Most of all, have fun!

Join us for the annual Murph CrossFit workout in tribute to Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005.

We welcome anyone looking to complete this flagship CrossFit workout (bring your crazy friends) - we will have MANY scaling options available.

There will be two main heat times - 8 am and 9:00 am (possible staggered starts depending on attendance)

8:00 am - RX athletes
9:00 am - Scaled athletes

Hang out after for a post workout BBQ enjoy food & drinks - start time after the last athletes finish up

"Murph"
For time:
1 mile Run
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
1 mile Run

Reserve your spot for this annual Memorial Day hero WOD using PushPress - want to bring a friend or join in and not a member yet? Just reach out and we will reserve a spot for you!

Want a fun basketball camp for your kids for the summer! Join us for one or both of our Summer Basketball camp sessions with Eastern Florida State College. This camp is for boys and girls from the ages 6-15. This is a chance for kids to learn and play the game of basketball in a fun and positive way.

For each additional sibling use coupon code FAMCAMP2022 for $50 off

Florida Teachers Free and 10 dollars for any guest . Reservations required . Dolfuntours.com to see the schedule and Dolfuntours@gmail.com for reservations

This month, the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has joined forces with the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, helpthelagoon.org to present an art exhibit in the front gallery on 'Water'. This is an invitational exhibit and there will be pieces that showcase water in the broadest sense all the way to images of the Indian River Lagoon. It is a very interesting exhibition.

In our Pop Up Gallery, there will be "Creatures in the Gallery, clay animals by Aletha Rector from the Estate of Nancy Dittmeier to benefit the Florida Wildlife Hospital.

In the Pop Up Gallery next month there will be a collection of Aletha Rector's whimsical ceramic pieces that are on sale from the estate of Nancy Dittmeier. Proceeds will benefit the Florida Wildlife Hospital in her honor.

In the Front Gallery will be the WATER show which is in collaboration with the BIRLC, Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition.

Want a fun basketball camp for your kids for the summer! Join us for one or both of our Summer Basketball camp sessions with Eastern Florida State College. This camp is for boys and girls from the ages 6-15. This is a chance for kids to learn and play the game of basketball in a fun and positive way.

For each additional sibling use coupon code FAMCAMP2022 for $50 off

Florida Teachers Free and 10 dollars for any guest . Reservations required . Dolfuntours.com to see the schedule and Dolfuntours@gmail.com for reservations

This month, the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has joined forces with the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, helpthelagoon.org to present an art exhibit in the front gallery on 'Water'. This is an invitational exhibit and there will be pieces that showcase water in the broadest sense all the way to images of the Indian River Lagoon. It is a very interesting exhibition.

In our Pop Up Gallery, there will be "Creatures in the Gallery, clay animals by Aletha Rector from the Estate of Nancy Dittmeier to benefit the Florida Wildlife Hospital.

In the Pop Up Gallery next month there will be a collection of Aletha Rector's whimsical ceramic pieces that are on sale from the estate of Nancy Dittmeier. Proceeds will benefit the Florida Wildlife Hospital in her honor.

In the Front Gallery will be the WATER show which is in collaboration with the BIRLC, Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition.

Join Expeditions Beachside Travel Club!

The travel clubs mission is to bring people together to learn about different destinations as well as to plan exciting trips for its members. The club is a great way to meet new friends and to share your passion for travel with others who share that passion. Its the perfect place for solo travelers!

During upcoming meetings, members will enjoy travel company presentations as well as informative talks about exciting destinations as they enjoy food and beverages at Beefs. Membership is free.

Meeting Dates: last Tuesday of the month at Beef OBradys in Satellite Beach.

For more information contact Kathy Schmauss at 321-298-5829 or kathycruises03@gmail.com.

Explore the rich traditions of the Mande of West Africa. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month (February 1 - June 7, 2022) at the Gibson Center Library - 835 Sycamore Street, Building H, Titusville.

Dance Class - 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Drum Class - 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Pre-registration by 5:30pm before each class.

COVID-19 Restrictions: Classes will be socially-distanced. Face masks are required to be worn at all times. Anyone not wearing a mask will be asked to leave.

Want a fun basketball camp for your kids for the summer! Join us for one or both of our Summer Basketball camp sessions with Eastern Florida State College. This camp is for boys and girls from the ages 6-15. This is a chance for kids to learn and play the game of basketball in a fun and positive way.

For each additional sibling use coupon code FAMCAMP2022 for $50 off

Florida Teachers Free and 10 dollars for any guest . Reservations required . Dolfuntours.com to see the schedule and Dolfuntours@gmail.com for reservations

This month, the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has joined forces with the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, helpthelagoon.org to present an art exhibit in the front gallery on 'Water'. This is an invitational exhibit and there will be pieces that showcase water in the broadest sense all the way to images of the Indian River Lagoon. It is a very interesting exhibition.

In our Pop Up Gallery, there will be "Creatures in the Gallery, clay animals by Aletha Rector from the Estate of Nancy Dittmeier to benefit the Florida Wildlife Hospital.

In the Pop Up Gallery next month there will be a collection of Aletha Rector's whimsical ceramic pieces that are on sale from the estate of Nancy Dittmeier. Proceeds will benefit the Florida Wildlife Hospital in her honor.

In the Front Gallery will be the WATER show which is in collaboration with the BIRLC, Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition.

A fun filled Wednesday afternoon in Palm Bay, open to all over the age of 18. We welcome the community and hope you will come back weekly or join us at our Friday night bingo.

Packages begin at $8, with a minimum payout of $2,190.

Total of 26 chances to win with prize amounts as follows:
12 games @ $30; 12 @ $40; 1 @ $50; 1 @ $200.

Also, 6 special games with minimum payouts from $30 to $200,
some of which are Progressive.

Plus Progressive U-Pick-Em
prize from $100 to $3,000.

Always a drawing for a Bingo gift certificate and 50/50.

Kitchen is open for lunch.

NOTE: The GPBSC has not increased admission cost to our Bingo Players in seven years and has no intention of doing so any time soon.

We do have the right to reduce prizes if we do not have sufficient attendance.

Come join our amazing players for all of your favorite song requests with this interactive show

Turtle Walk on this date will be in Satellite Beach.

Our Florida State Permit allows us to guide groups to observe nesting Loggerhead sea turtles.

- Presentation about sea turtles that nest in our area, the threats they encounter, and what you can do to help them survive.

- Walk to the beach for possible observation of a nesting Loggerhead sea turtle with our permitted Guides.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail including a letter highlighting important information and a map to your designated location to meet with our Walk Team within a week following your completed reservation donation.

Please arrive at your designated location no later than 8:45 PM. Presentation begins promptly at 9:00 PM.

Important Turtle Walk Information:

-STPS cannot guarantee the arrival of a nesting sea turtle on every walk, but nesting turtles are sighted on about 80% of our walks.
-Participants should be able to walk at least 1 mile in soft sand.
-Please no children under the age of 7, due to the late hour and extended walking that may be required.
-Please arrive at your walk site no later than 8:45 pm and check in with the greeter.
-Turtle Walks are a rain or shine event; the decision to cancel a walk will be made at the walk location by the walk leader, if necessary.
-Wear beach appropriate shoes and dark colored clothing. (You may get wet.)
-Insect repellent and drinking water are highly recommended.
-Flash photography is not permitted!
-Flashlights are not permitted!
-Cell phone use will not be allowed when we are on the beach.
-Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted!
-Souvenir tee shirts and other items may be available for purchase before each walk.
-Donations cannot be refunded or resold.