Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, makes its debut at the King Center for the Performing Arts for one show only on Wednesday, June 1st at 8 pm. $42.50 per person (plus applicable ticketing fees). More Info:http://www.kingcenter.com
Come sample ice cream over Memorial Day weekend. Brevard Zoo will host its first-ever Ice Cream Social fundraiser in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge. The event features a chance to sample a variety of delicious ice cream treats from different local vendors—sundaes, yogurt, shakes, and more. The event also includes live music, crafts and games for the kids, and special animal encounters. May 29, 2011 at the Brevard Zoo. More Info:http://www.brevardzoo.org/
On Memorial Day Weekend, May 28th and 29th, Brevard County will experience the pomp and pageantry of the Caribbean as BCASCA in partnership with Brevard County Parks and Recreation, presents the 13th annual Caribbean Jamboree at Palm Bay Regional Park. The FREE two-day family festival will include various sporting events as well as table games and children attractions. Professional performers including Chain Reaction (House band for Universal Studio), Caribbean Music Farm, Fiya Wuk Band, Ayaboumbe (Haitian Band), Orlando Power Star Steel Band will perform over the two day event. Patrons will experience amazing cultural performances such as the high flying Virgin Islands Stilt Dancers, the acrobatic fire eating performer, Prince Dragon, the Bahamian Junkanoo Revue with their high energy dance and musical performances deeply rooted in African traditions. Several arts/crafts and informational vendors will be present. Attendees will be able to sample the tastes of the Islands from the many Caribbean food vendors. More Info:http://www.bcasca.com/
Two American songwriters who are an instrumental part of the fabric of American songwriting will be making a special appearance at the King Center for the Performing Arts on May 13th at 8 pm. John Prine and Kris Kristofferson’s history goes back more than 40 years with Kris playing an integral part in Prine landing his first record deal in 1971. They are lifelong friends teaming up for a few special nights of music, and this show is not to be missed. From $34.75 per person (plus applicable ticketing fees). More Info:http://www.mymct.org/
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. $20 to $22 per person, April 29-May 15, 2011 at the Heneger Center More Info:http://www.henegar.org/ Â