Brevard County Event and Entertainment Best Bets, So Much to Do On the Space Coast!

By Space Coast Daily // October 13, 2022

Space Coast Art Festival at The Avenue Viera Set this Weekend

Do you love all the great songs from the band BOSTON? A little bit of Boston is coming to the Space Coast this fall. Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of the famous classic rock band BOSTON and his band, will bring all those great BOSTON hits to the Space Coast State Fair on Saturday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Fair gates open from 1 p.m. until midnight. **CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS**

Fran Cosmo, Former Lead Singer of BOSTON, to Perform in Concert at 36th Annual Space Coast State Fair Nov. 19

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – Do you love all the great songs from the band BOSTON? A little bit of Boston is coming to the Space Coast this fall.

Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of the famous classic rock band BOSTON and his band, will bring all those great BOSTON hits to the Space Coast State Fair on Saturday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Fair gates open from 1 p.m. until midnight.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Tickets to the concert are just $30 and include fair admission, unlimited rides on the state fair midway, and all the other shows inside the fair: The Monster Truck Show, The Wolves of The World Show, Chain Saw Art Shows, Spooky Halloween Theater Shows by Queen B Entertainment, Weeweewee Racing Pig Shows, The Amazing Plant Guy, The Parakeet Encounter, Petting Zoos and much more.

October 12 & 13: Gallimaufry Gig Concert with Melbourne Municipal Band’s Swingtime

Melbourne Municipal Band’s Swingtime presents two concerts featuring a pleasing potpourri of big band favorites. If you like swingin’ Big Band music, this is the place to be with a mix of new tunes and hit parade classics. Their new Concert Cafe series gives you plenty to listen to – and room to rhumba! For more info, click here.

October 13-15: Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival

The 2022 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF) celebrates its 24th annual film festival October 13-15 at the Premiere Theaters, Oaks 10 in Melbourne. MIFF will again show a collection of independently produced short productions from around the United States and the world but continue true to its roots and screen many Florida-produced short films. For more info, click here.

October 13 & 14: Chicago at the King Center

After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. For more info, click here.

October 14 & 15: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live at Surfside Playhouse

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a film based on a musical made in the early 1970’s. The original musical was a campy comedy making fun of all the horrible sci-fi and “B”-movies of the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s: A variety of weird and naughty things happen to a nice, middle-American couple (Brad & Janet). They stumble upon an annual convention of aliens and depravity, singing, dancing, and eventually, mutiny ensues! For more info, click here.

October 14-30: Jekyll & Hyde at the Henegar Center

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman. A devoted man of science is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind’s most challenging medical dilemmas and unleashes his inner demons. For more info, click here.

October 15: Bluegrass in Brevard: Stompin’ in the Swamp

Join Lawndale Historic Museum at F. Burton Smith Regional Park in Cocoa for a full day of live bluegrass music in Brevard from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music with on-site vendors providing food & drinks. Enjoy the music and fun, rain or shine! For more info, click here.

October 15: Viva Brevard Festival

The 2022 Viva Brevard Festival and Business Expo is at the Fred Poppe Regional Park in Palm Bay on Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. An explosion of excitement is guaranteed to those who come out and enjoy. This event, celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, will feature live music, great food, a kids zone, exhibitors, and lots of fun. For more info, click here.

October 15 & 16: Space Coast Art Festival at The Avenue Viera

The 57^th annual Space Coast Art Festival is Saturday and Sunday at The Avenue Viera. Juried artists will exhibit in this outdoor fine art show, one of the top shows in the Southeast, which draws outstanding master artists from throughout the United States and beyond. For more info, click here.

October 15 & 16: Boo at the Zoo at Brevard Zoo

This family-favorite Halloween activity returns! Visit every Saturday and Sunday in October for Halloween fun! Trick or treat at treat stations, enjoy Halloween-themed decorations, take advantage of photo opportunities, listen to spooktacular music, watch special performances, meet costumed characters, participate in activities, visit your favorite Zoo animals and more! Showtimes will be at 10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm. Costumes are encouraged! For more info, click here.

October 15 & 16: Fall Art & Craft Festival in Historic Cocoa Village

The Fall Art & Craft Fair is in Historic Cocoa Village this Saturday and Sunday with over 200 unique artists & crafters. Offering fantastic street food and live entertainment throughout the grounds. Free admission for all and kid & pet friendly. For more info, click here.

October 15: Viera’s Harvest Festival

It’s the annual fall harvest festival in Viera! This family-friendly event will have traditional vendors and exhibitors, music, children’s activities and food trucks to enjoy. For photos and video from last year’s event, visit http://vieracommunityinstitute.com/harvest-fest/ . Information will also be shared on the Viera Community Institute Facebook page. For more info, click here.

October 15: Brevard Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Song & Dance Concert at the King Center

BSO kicks off their 2022-2023 season on Saturday with an Opening Night program that will have you tapping your toes and humming along. The concert will feature popular favorites by Bizet, Falla, Copland and Puccini, along with an appearance by the Brevard Community Chorus singing music by Brahms. For more info, click here.

October 15: Space Coast Symphony Jazz Orchestra presents Legends Concert

Frank Wosar leads the Space Coast Symphony Jazz Orchestra in an incredible tribute to two of the most important figures in jazz, Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson. Kenton was known for his big blaring horn sections—his was the original “wall of sound” long before Phil Spector developed a similar concept in pop and rock. The concert will feature an enlarged big band and will also pay homage to trumpeter and composer Maynard Ferguson. For more info, click here.

October 15 only: Grease at Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse

With one additional show on Saturday night only, Grease celebrates Rydell High’s class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski relive the romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through songs recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley. For more info, click here.

Thru October 16: Evil Dead The Musical at Titusville Playhouse

Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. This is a pure comedy start to finish. For more info, click here.

Thru November 13: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Melbourne Civic Theatre

A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic “powders and tinctures” have brought forth his other self-Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. The two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave. For more info, click here.

October 16: YESat the King Center

Following the passing of Alan White in May, Alan’s good friend, drummer Jay Schellen, is joining YES for this tour, alongside Steve Howe (guitars & backing vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (lead vocals) and Billy Sherwood (bass guitar and backing vocals). The “Close to the Edge” show will comprise full production and a high-definition video wall directed by Andy Clark and featuring the artwork of Roger Dean. For more info, click here.

October 20: Navigating the World of Immersive Technology with Annie Eaton at Groundswell Startups

Groundswell Startups presents a special event on October 20 on Navigating the World of Immersive Technology with the CEO of Futurus Annie Eaton. Learn about the differences between augmented and virtual reality, their capabilities, and limitations, examine how Futurus bootstrapped as a tech company and explore leadership pillars that are integral to an innovative work environment. For more info, click here.