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Plan your weekend: 7 fun things to do in Brevard for June 27 through July 3
Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.
Galmont Ballet will give a showcase performance at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. The program will include 'Kingdom of the Shades' by La Bayadere, the music of Ludwig Minkus and 'Carmen' based on the opera and set to the music of Georges Bizet. Tickets are $35. Call 321-636-5050 or visit
Slightly Stoopid, led by the duo of Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, bring their fusion of rock, reggae, acoustic soul, hip hop, heavy metal and punk rock to Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., on Sunday, June 29 from 4 to 10 p.m. Indie hip-hop group Little Stranger will also perform. Tickets start at $69.24. Visit
Tribute performer David Jericko will give a concert of Neil Diamond's music at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge, 3150 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. The look-alike tribute artist will delight the audience with a treasure trove of Diamond's biggest hits, including 'Sweet Caroline,' 'Forever in Blue Jeans,' 'I Am…I Said,' 'Cracklin' Rosie,' 'Play Me,' 'Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon' and many more. Tickets start at $30. Call 407-252-3536.
Ages 21 and older are invited to dress in your favorite toga, as a Roman soldier, Egyptian queen or other themed costume for a toga pub crawl in Downtown Melbourne on Saturday, June 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. The event starts at Drews Brews & Grille, 2101 Henley Court, Melbourne, at 5 p.m., followed by Iron Oak Post at 6 p.m., Debauchery at 7 p.m., Meg O'Malley's at 8 p.m. and County Line Saloon at 9 p.m. Tickets for six drinks are $20 in advance or $30 at the event. Call 321-543-1346 or visit
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
Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will host an open house every Saturday in June from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The historic home is a living history museum showcasing life in the early years of Melbourne. Visitors will learn about the history of the Wells family, who played a key role in the development of the community. The cost is $10, or free for children 12 and younger. Visit
'Kiss Me, Kate': Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop presents the student musical 'Kiss Me, Kate' at Eau Gallie High School, 1400 Commodore Blvd., Melbourne, on June 27 at 7 p.m. and June 28 at 2 p.m. The battle of the sexes takes center stage as former spouses feud onstage and off during a musical presentation of 'The Taming of the Shrew.' Tickets start at $12. Visit
'Ghost: The Musical': Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop presents the student musical 'Kiss Me, Kate' at Merritt Island High School, 100 Mustang Way,, on June 27 at 7 p.m. and June 28 at 2 p.m. Based upon the popular movie, 'Ghost' follows follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam's untimely death. Tickets start at $12. Visit
'Present Laughter': The play 'Present Laughter' is at Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through June 29. In Noel Coward's comedy, world-weary matinee idol Garry Essendine's affairs with infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated, but playing closer to home is not. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit
'The Chocolate Pigeon Caper: A Fractured View of the Maltese Falcon and Film Noir': The original comedy 'The Chocolate Pigeon Caper: A Fractured View of the Maltese Falcon and Film Noir' will be at Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, through June 29. Tickets are $32. Call 321-783-3127 or visit
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