Free things to do! 10 best free things to do in Brevard for April 26 through May 2
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1. Melbourne Art Festival in Wickham Park
The Melbourne Art Festival, which draws tens of thousands of art and music lovers, is a vibrant family friendly event that promotes and encourages artistic endeavors, education and appreciation of the arts in Central Florida. This year’s festival at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, will feature artist booths, live music, kid-friendly activities, exhibitor displays and many food and beverage options. Proceeds will benefit the arts and art education in Central Florida. It will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. Admission is free. Visit melbournearts.org or facebook.com/events/1077166600199199 or call 321-722-1964.
2. ‘May Mysteries: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ concert in Melbourne
Ahoy me hearties! Melbourne Community Orchestra presents an interactive pirate-themed concert at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., on Wednesday and Thursday, May 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. The show will combine music and theater as celebrity impressionist Alfie Silva takes on the role of Captain Jack Sparrow to hunt for Davy Jones’ long lost treasure. Audience members are encouraged to dress in costume for this family-friendly show. Pre-show music starts at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Call 321-285-6724 or visit mcorchestra.org.
3. First City Market in Rockledge
The City of Rockledge hosts this event at the Rockledge City Hub, 530 Barton Blvd., on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be fresh produce, unique goods curated by local crafters and artisans, food trucks and more. Admission is free. Call 321-221-7540 or visit cityofrockledge.org.
4. Choral concerts in Palm Bay and Indialantic
The Indialantic Chamber Singers will give a concert titled “Spring Choral Reflections: 25 Years in Tune” at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 300 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. A second performance will take place on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Drive, Indialantic. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. Call 321-426-0360 or visit indialanticchambersingers.org.
5. ‘Encore’ concert in Cocoa
The Brevard Chorale will give a concert of pop and musical theater favorites on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Simpkins Auditorium at Eastern Florida State College, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa. Admission is free. Call 321-632-2114 or visit brevardchorale.org.
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6. ‘And All That Jazz’ concert in Melbourne
Central Florida Winds present a concert titled “And All That Jazz!” featuring the Old Tyme Jazz Band at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. The program will include Frank Tichelli's "Playing With Fire," “Blue Shades,” “Pavanne” by Morton Gould and jazz favorites by Glenn Miller. Admission is free. Call 321-405-2359 or visit cfwinds.com.
7. Medium John Rogers in Suntree
Join certified medium John Rogers to learn about mediumship and have a reading done at the Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, on Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Call 321-555-4404.
8. Citizen Appreciation Day in Satellite Beach
The City of Satellite Beach will host the event at DeSoto Park, 499 DeSoto Parkway, on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will include games, inflatables, touch-a-truck and more. Learn about city departments and services. Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/events/379866114700567.
9. Teneriffe lace workshop on Merritt Island
The Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway. Following a short meeting, Fonda Haddad will present a workshop on Teneriffe Lace, a circular lace made in the form of star shaped medallions or sun rays. It is sometimes called sun, or sol, lace. Admission is free. Call 321-266-1610.
10. Auditions at Surfside Playhouse
Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, will hold auditions for the show “The Mummy Fractured” on Sunday and Monday, April 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. This original comedy offers a fresh, fun take on the classic horror story of The Mummy. Performance dates are June 14 through 30. Call 321-783-3127 or visit surfsideplayhouse.com.
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