Our picks for the best weekend entertainment events for Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.

1. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ in Melbourne

The music and dance show “A Taste of Ireland” comes to the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1. Combining traditional Irish music with dance performances and vibrant storytelling, this high-octane show features stars from “Lord of the Dance” and “Riverdance” to transport audiences through the heart and soul of Ireland’s culture and history. Tickets start at $46. Visit kingcenter.com.

2. Trio Zimbalist concert in Indialantic

The Melbourne Chamber Music Society presents the Trio Zimbalist in a concert of the music of George Fu, Bedrich Smetana, and Antonin Dvorak at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2030 N. A1A, Indialantic, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Tickets are $35 for adults or $10 for students. Call 321-213-5100 or visit melbournechambermusicsociety.org.

3. Sunday Sampler East concert in Melbourne Village

Florida native troubadour Doug Spears and the Florida Cracker Collective will perform at the Sunday Sampler East concert at the Hester Wagner Community House, 6200 Hall Drive, Melbourne Village, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1. Wild and Blue String Band will open the show. Admission is a $15 cash donation at the door. Visit facebook.com/SundaySamplerEast or willmclean.com.

4. Sports pub crawl in Cocoa Beach

Sports fans ages 21 and older can join the Sports Pub Crawl in downtown Cocoa Beach from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. The event starts at Salty Sisters, 20 N. Brevard Ave., at 5 p.m., followed by Johnathan’s Pub at 6 p.m., VFW Post at 7 p.m., Dirty Birds at 8 p.m. and The Dunes at 9 p.m. Participants are asked to bring donations for National Veterans Homeless Support including clothing, toiletry supplies and shelf-stable foods. Five drink tickets are $18 in advance or $25 at the event. Call 321-543-1346 or visit madhatterpromotions.com.

5. Live theater around Brevard

‘Foxfire’: The show “Foxfire” will be at Melbourne Civic Theatre (MCT), 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through Feb. 22. This heartbreaking and wistful family drama with music is about an aging Appalachian widow and her musician son. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org.
‘Hairspray’: The musical “Hairspray” will be at Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia Street, Titusville, through Feb. 15. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. Tickets start at $32. Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com.
‘Singin’ in the Rain’: The musical “Singin’ in the Rain” is at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, through Feb. 8. Tap your toes and sing along in this splashy adaptation of the celebrated and beloved film. Tickets are $46. Call 321-723-8698 or visit henegarcenter.com.

6. CBAA art show and sale in Cape Canaveral

The Central Brevard Art Association (CBAA) presents their annual winter art show and sale at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Ave., on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 5-7. Local artists will display and sell a variety of original fine art and prints, photography, jewelry, sculptures and more. Admission and parking are free. Call 321-806-8065 or visit cbaaart i sts.com.

7. ‘Inspire Your Heart with Art Day’ in Titusville

The Downtown Art Gallery, 400 Orange Street, Titusville, invites the community to celebrate “Inspire Your Heart with Art Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. The joyful, interactive event is designed to spark creativity, connection and self-expression for all ages. It will include live art demonstrations, a musical instrument “petting zoo” and hands-on art projects. Admission is free. Call 321-268-0122 or visit thedowntownartgallery.com.

8. Lawndale Museum in Rockledge

Lawndale Museum, 1219 Rockledge Drive, is open for community visits and information tours each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This elegant, authentically decorated home and beautiful outdoor environment was completed in 1880. Admission is a $10 donation, or free for kids. Visit friendsoflawndale.com.

9. Classic car show at Green Gables

Green Gables will host a show of antique and vintage cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event also features food trucks, music and more, all set against the backdrop of the Queen Anne home overlooking the Indian River at 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. Admission is free for the public and $20 for car owners who wish to exhibit their vehicles. Tours of the historic house will be available for $10. Visit greengables.org.

10. Ranger-led tour of Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, offers free ranger-led tours on the first and third Sundays of each month, excluding holidays, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center and bring sturdy tennis shoes or boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks, binoculars and a hat. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails. Each tour will be led by a park ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary. Total distance for tours is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles and should take about 1.5 hours to complete. Admission is free. To sign up, call the Nature Center at 321-676-6690 or visit turkeycreek.org.

Are you planning a community entertainment event? Email [email protected] at least three weeks in advance for consideration for the Things to Do roundup.

Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune or send her an email at [email protected].