Due to possible changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations on the status of their events.
1. ‘Battle of the Bands’ Concert in Melbourne
Melbourne Municipal Band presents “Battle of the Bands,” a face-off between the Swingtime Jazz Orchestra and the Space Coast Big Band, at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., on Wednesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. oscillating rhythms and vibrant melodies. Entry is free. Call 321-724-0555 or visit mmband.org.
2. Cocoa Village Summer Arts and Crafts Fair
The free event for kids and pets will take place at Cocoa Village on Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, May 12th from 10am to 4pm. There will be street food, live entertainment and more. Artists and artisans will present their products. Visit visitcocoavillage.com.
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3. Indian River Quartet Concert in Cocoa
The Indian River Quartet will give a free concert featuring music by the Beatles on Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m., at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa. The program will feature hits such as “Hello Goodbye” and “Hey Jude”. Entry is free. Call 321-633-1792.
4. Melbourne Rummage Mega Sale
The Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, transforms into a shopper’s paradise on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will have many different items to sell. Entry is free. Call 321-608-7420 or visit melbourneflorida.org.
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5. Free movie in the park: ‘Moana’
The film “Moana” (PG) will be shown at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay, on Saturday, May 11, at 8 p.m. Seating begins at 7pm. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks and insect repellent. Call 321-952-3443 or visit palmbayflorida.org. Worried about the weather? Call the Rain-Out Hotline at 321-726-5682.
6. Free Comics in Melbourne
Famous Faces and Funnies, 3020 W. New Haven Ave., W. Melbourne, will offer free comics to customers every Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 11th, the theme is superhero comics. For the complete schedule, call 321-259-3575, email fffcomics@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/FFFComics.
7. Third Thursday on Avenida Viera
This free night for families and pets will be outdoors in the Central Park area at Avenida Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave., on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s event will be Thursday, May 16th from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy live music, vendors, complimentary snacks, and a free drink or ice cream. There will be live music from Whiskey JuJu. Entry is free, but you must register to receive a ticket to the event. Visit avenueviera.com.
8. ‘Sunset in the Hollows’ Walks in Melbourne
Hundred Acre Hollows, 1170 Rock Springs Drive, Melbourne, will be open on Sundays, May 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Take a nature walk on the 2-mile trail or take a shorter stroll along the berms. Enjoy sunset photography, bird watching, and wildlife viewing including raccoons, deer, and bobcats. There is also an Audubon Native Plant Garden and a Keep Brevard Beautiful Native Plant Garden. Visit cemacrehollows.org.
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Christina LaFortune is entertainment and TGIF editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune or email her at clafortune@floridatoday.com.
