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Plan your weekend: 10 best fun things to do in Brevard for June 14 through 20

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Plan your weekend: 10 best fun things to do in Brevard for June 14 through 20

Mark your calendar: Surf film festival, Space Coast Comic Con and concerts galore top our list of fun things to do in Brevard for June 14 through 20.

Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.  

1. Locals Only Film Fest and fashion show in Satellite Beach

Villon, Long Doggers and Space Swap are collaborating to host a surf film festival and sustainable bikini fashion show at Long Doggers, 1201 S Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, on Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will celebrate surf, film, art, music, fashion, environmental activism and community. The all-day event features music, vendors, the sustainable bikini fashion show starting at 5 p.m., and the surf film fest by local filmmakers starting at 6 p.m. Visit longdoggers.com or spaceswapculture.org.

2. Brevard Symphony Orchestra ‘To Infinity and Beyond’ concert in Suntree

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra offers a series of summer evening concerts at the Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. This three-concert chamber music series begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, with “Sunshine Time: To Infinity and Beyond.” Violinist Amy Xaychaleune and her band bring Disney and popular hits to life. The remaining concerts in the series will be on July 20 and August 17. Tickets for each concert are $25. Subscriptions to the whole Summer Evenings Series are $60. $10 Student tickets will be available at the door with valid Student ID. Call 321-345-5052 or visit brevardsymphony.com.

3. ‘Broadway Classics’ concert in Melbourne

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will give a concert of Broadway’s greatest hits at the Scott Center for the Performing Arts, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. The program will feature show-stopping pieces from the biggest and best-loved shows including “Mary Poppins,” “South Pacific,” “Evita,” “The King and I,” “Carousel,” “Grease,” “An American in Paris,” “Miss Saigon” and more. A second concert will be at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach, on Sunday, June 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, or free for ages 18 and younger with a student ID. Call 855-252-7276 or visit spacecoastsymphony.org.

4. Space Coast Comic Con in Melbourne

Space Coast Comic Con will be at the Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, starting at 10 a.m. each day. The event will include cosplay contests, panel discussions, vendors, guests and more. Visit spacecoastcomiccon.com or facebook.com/events/1703707020059478. 

5. Classic Albums Live: ‘Prince: Purple Rain’ at the King Center

Classic Albums Live brings Prince’s “Purple Rain” to the King Center on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. Classic Albums Live recreates albums live on stage, note for note, cut for cut, using the world’s best musicians. Tickets start at $29. The King Center is at 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. For tickets and additional information, visit kingcenter.com or call 321-242-2219.

6. Live theater around Brevard

  • ‘Nuts’ at Melbourne Civic Theatre: The play is on stage at Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., through June 23. This scorching courtroom drama follows a call girl’s court hearing to determine her competency to stand trial for murder. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org.
  • ‘Spring Awakening’ at The Abra: The coming-of-age musical “Spring Awakening” is playing at The Abra at The Standard Collective, 559 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). The show is a rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up. It is for audiences 18 and older. Tickets are $26. Visit themountain.seatyourself.biz. 

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7. Flag Day program at Liberty Bell Museum

The Liberty Bell Museum, 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne, will host its annual Flag Day program on Friday, June 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Museum volunteers will properly retire American flags which are no longer suitable for public display, with the assistance of BSA Scout Troop 323. The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited at 7 p.m., followed by a reading of Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag.” The museum’s collection of military, cultural, and technological artifacts will be open for viewing before and after the program. Call 321-373-2311 or write to honoramericafl@gmail.com.

8. Third Thursday at The Avenue Viera

This free, family-and-pet friendly night will be outdoors in the Central Park area of The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave., on the third Thursday of every month. This month’s event will be Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, vendors, complimentary snacks and a free drink or ice cream. There will be live music by My Remedy. Admission is free, but you must register to receive an event ticket. Visit avenueviera.com. 

9. Toga pub crawl in Downtown Melbourne

Ages 21 and older are invited to dress in their favorite toga or as a Roman or Egyptian character for a pub crawl in Downtown Melbourne on Saturday, June 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event starts at Drew’s Brews & Grille, 2101 Henley Court, at 6 p.m., followed by Debauchery at 7 p.m., Meg O’Malley’s at 8 p.m., and one additional stop afterwards. Tickets for four drinks are $15 in advance or $20 at the event. Call 321-543-1346 or visit madhatterpromotions.com.

10. Tour the historic home at Green Gables

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 greengables.org. 

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Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune or send her an email at clafortune@floridatoday.com.

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