{"id":2255178,"date":"2026-01-28T20:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2255178"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:48:20","slug":"our-picks-for-the-best-weekend-entertainment-events-for-jan-30-feb-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/our-picks-for-the-best-weekend-entertainment-events-for-jan-30-feb-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Our picks for the best weekend entertainment events for Jan. 30-Feb. 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><media-video-playlist class=\"column twelve-column no-gutter spacer-large\" playlist-id=\"84035933007\" placement=\"snow-playlist-story-inline\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.<\/em> \u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">1. \u2018A Taste of Ireland\u2019 in Melbourne<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NTEG\/85954366007-a-tasteof-ireland-1095-photo-credit-chris-hardyscaled.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NTEG\/85954366007-a-tasteof-ireland-1095-photo-credit-chris-hardyscaled.jpg?crop=2158,1618,x401,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NTEG\/85954366007-a-tasteof-ireland-1095-photo-credit-chris-hardyscaled.jpg?crop=1214,1618,x768,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NTEG\/85954366007-a-tasteof-ireland-1095-photo-credit-chris-hardyscaled.jpg?crop=2559,1440,x0,y89 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Chris Hardy\" caption=\"&quot;A Taste of Ireland\u2014The Irish Music &amp; Dance Sensation,&quot; featuring a cast of world champion Irish dancers, comes to the King Center on Feb. 1. Visit kingcenter.com.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The music and dance show \u201cA Taste of Ireland\u201d 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 \u201cLord of the Dance\u201d and \u201cRiverdance&#8221; to transport audiences through the heart and soul of Ireland&#8217;s culture and history. Tickets start at $46. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcenter.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kingcenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">2. Trio Zimbalist concert in Indialantic<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/12\/27\/PFTM\/5c750c64-6f19-4ea9-a9cf-c554034b2a80-Trio_Zimbalist.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/12\/27\/PFTM\/5c750c64-6f19-4ea9-a9cf-c554034b2a80-Trio_Zimbalist.jpg?crop=2660,1995,x170,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/12\/27\/PFTM\/5c750c64-6f19-4ea9-a9cf-c554034b2a80-Trio_Zimbalist.jpg?crop=1500,2000,x1105,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/12\/27\/PFTM\/5c750c64-6f19-4ea9-a9cf-c554034b2a80-Trio_Zimbalist.jpg?crop=2999,1687,x0,y152 16:9\" image-alt=\"Trio Zimbalist\" credit=\"Viktor Jelinek\" caption=\"Trio Zimbalist will give a concert in Indialantic on Jan. 30. Visit melbournechambermusicsociety.org.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournechambermusicsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">melbournechambermusicsociety.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">3. Sunday Sampler East concert in Melbourne Village<\/h2>\n<p>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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SundaySamplerEast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facebook.com\/SundaySamplerEast<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/willmclean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">willmclean.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">4. Sports pub crawl in Cocoa Beach<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nvhs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Veterans Homeless Support<\/a> 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madhatterpromotions.com\/sports-pub-crawl.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">madhatterpromotions.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">5. Live theater around Brevard<\/h2>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"88141656007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2018Foxfire\u2019:<\/strong> The show \u201cFoxfire\u201d will be at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne Civic Theatre<\/a> (MCT), 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through Feb. 22. This heartbreaking and wistful family drama with music is\u00a0 about an aging Appalachian widow and her musician son. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymct.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mymct.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2018Hairspray\u2019: <\/strong>The musical \u201cHairspray\u201d will be at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/titusvilleplayhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Titusville Playhouse<\/a>, 301 Julia Street, Titusville, through Feb. 15. It&#8217;s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire \u2013 to dance on the popular &#8220;Corny Collins Show.&#8221; When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. Tickets start at $32. Call 321-268-1125 or visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/titusvilleplayhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">titusvilleplayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2018Singin\u2019 in the Rain\u2019:<\/strong> The musical \u201cSingin\u2019 in the Rain\u201d is at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/henegarcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henegar Center<\/a>, 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/henegarcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">henegarcenter.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">6. CBAA art show and sale in Cape Canaveral<\/h2>\n<p>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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbaaartists.com\/\">cbaaart<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbaaartists.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbaaartists.com\/\">sts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">7. \u2018Inspire Your Heart with Art Day\u2019 in Titusville<\/h2>\n<p>The Downtown Art Gallery, 400 Orange Street, Titusville, invites the community to celebrate \u201cInspire Your Heart with Art Day\u201d 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 \u201cpetting zoo\u201d and hands-on art projects. Admission is free. Call 321-268-0122 or visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedowntownartgallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thedowntownartgallery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">8. Lawndale Museum in Rockledge<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoflawndale.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawndale Museum<\/a>, 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoflawndale.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">friendsoflawndale.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">9. Classic car show at Green Gables<\/h2>\n<p>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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/greengables.org\/upcoming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greengables.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">10. Ranger-led tour of Turkey Creek Sanctuary<\/h2>\n<p>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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeycreek.org\/nature-tours\">turkeycreek.org<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"print_infobox\"><em><strong>Are you planning a community entertainment event?<\/strong>\u00a0Email\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:tgif@floridatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tgif@floridatoday.com<\/a>\u00a0at least three weeks in advance for consideration for the Things to Do roundup.<\/em><\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><em>Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/christinalafortune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facebook.com\/christinalafortune<\/a>\u00a0or send her an email at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:clafortune@floridatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clafortune@floridatoday.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><em>Whether you&#8217;re interested in music, theater, festivals or other local entertainment, FLORIDA TODAY has got you covered. Support local journalism by subscribing at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foffers.floridatoday.com%2Fspecialoffer&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclafortune%40floridatoday.com%7C2b9f64744d5845a8ef8608dd9fa81ef9%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638842266606300790%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bfKJ1cBAIo%2BIA3KyJJTNdzDpV7cQ%2Fm3JAn%2F67ZpyjvE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">floridatoday.com\/subscribe<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-01-28 10:00:47.932648083 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-01-28 10:00:47.932648083 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.floridatoday.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events. \u00a0 1. \u2018A Taste of Ireland\u2019 in Melbourne The music and dance show \u201cA Taste of Ireland\u201d comes to the King Center, 3865 N. 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