Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.
1. Jazzoo at Brevard Zoo
Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, hosts the all-inclusive music and food festival Jazzoo on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. Headliner Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys will return to one of seven Jazzoo stages along with Nashville singers-songwriters 3-Peace, Felix & The Fingers Dueling Pianos, Carl Lewis & iNtenisty, and roaming violinist Dave String. Tickets include concerts and food and drink stations. VIP ticketholders receive special perks, including early entrance into the event at 6 p.m., reserved premium parking on zoo grounds, and entry into the Premium Club with their own seating, music, full open top-shelf bar and exclusive bites from local restaurants. General admission is $100 for non-zoo members and $90 for zoo members, while VIP admission is $250. Guests must be 21+ with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased at brevardzoo.org.
2. ‘Hotel California’ at the King Center
Hotel California will give a “A Salute to the Eagles” concert at the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. The most successful and longest running show of its kind, Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”, is the only show to have ever received “official authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music. Tickets start at $69.50. Call 321-242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.
3. ‘Lights On: A Nighttime Art Experience’ at Brevard Zoo
Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, hosts a one-of-a-kind nighttime animal art experience. “Lights On: A Nighttime Art Experience” will run on select Thursdays to Sundays from Nov. 13 through Jan. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event promises to take guests on an immersive journey featuring two elaborate art exhibitions located throughout the park combined with digital and virtual reality experiences, all set against an outdoor natural Florida backdrop with special lighting effects. Tickets start at $40. Visit brevardzoo.org.
4. John DePaola Quintet on Merritt Island
The Space Coast Jazz Society presents the John DePaola Quintet in concert at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, Gray Hall, 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island, on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. John DePaola has been a full-time freelance trumpeter for over 30 years. He lives in Orlando, FL, where he has been a musician at Walt Disney World and a Rosie O’Grady’s Goodtime Jazz Band member. General admission tickets are $20 for Jazz Society members and $25 for guests, or free for students. Visit spacecoastjazzsociety.org.
5. Dorian Wind Quartet concert in Indialantic
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2030 N. A1A, Indialantic, hosts the Dorian Wind Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. The program will include the music of Pauline Hall, Carl Nielsen, Mozart, and Johan Kvandal. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. Call 321-213-5100 or visit melbournechambermusicsociety.org.
6. Space Coast State Fair in Viera
The Space Coast State Fair continues through Nov. 16 at Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Pkwy., Viera. In addition to the thrill rides, games and midway fun, the fair also includes animal shows, professional bull riding and more. Admission is $10, or free for kids shorter than 36 inches or seniors ages 65 and older. Ticket add-ons are available for unlimited rides (start at $25) and fast passes ($10). For the full lineup and to purchase tickets, visit spacecoaststatefair.com.
7. Landscaping with Florida Natives tour
The Conradina Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society hosts the 15th annual Landscaping with Florida Natives tour on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The focus this year is on homes in south Melbourne and Palm Bay and one public space for you to tour and learn about Florida native plants. Native plants are important to preserve our wildlife, pollinators and local heritage as well as requiring much less maintenance, water, and fertilizer, which benefits our local environment and the Indian River Lagoon. Tickets are $15, and $5 for a printed brochure. Visit brevardlandscapetour.org.
8. Live theater around Brevard
- ‘Dial M for Murder’: The thriller “Dial M for Murder” will be at Melbourne Civic Theatre (MCT), 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through Nov. 9. In the play, Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. In his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org.
- ‘Villainous Divas’: The show “Villainous Divas” is Upstairs at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, through Nov. 9. Perfect for the fall and Halloween season, see what happens when some of your favorite Broadway, film, and animated villains come together to take back the night. Tickets are $40. Call 321-723-8698 or visit henegarcenter.com.
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].
Whether you’re interested in music, theater, festivals or other local entertainment, FLORIDA TODAY has got you covered. Support local journalism by subscribing at floridatoday.com/subscribe.
‘ The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties ’
‘ Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.floridatoday.com ’
