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Plan your weekend: 7 best things to do in Brevard for May 10 through 16

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Plan your weekend: 7 best things to do in Brevard for May 10 through 16

Mark your calendar: Mother’s Day events, stand-up comedy and live theater top our list of fun things to do in Brevard for May 10 through 16.

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

1. Steve Treviño at the King Center

Comedian Steve Treviño, also known as “America’s Favorite Husband,” brings his Good Life Tour to the King Center on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. His relatable approach affirms his status as one of the country’s fastest-rising comics. Tickets start at $34.50. The King Center is at 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. For tickets and additional information, visit kingcenter.com or call 321-242-2219. 

2. Live theater around Brevard

  • ‘The Bodyguard’: The show is playing at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, through May 26. In this musical, a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard is hired to protect a superstar. Each expects to be in charge, but neither expects to fall in love. Tickets start at $37. Call 321-723-8698 or visit henegarcenter.com.  
  • ‘Cabaret’: The musical is on stage at Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia Street, through May 12. Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, ‘Cabaret’ follows nightclub singer Sally Bowles in the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Tickets start at $29. Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com.
  • ‘The SpongeBob Musical’: The show is at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., through May 19. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. Tickets start at $23. Call 321-636-5050 or visit cocoavillageplayhouse.com.
  • ‘The Odd Couple’: The comedy is playing at Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, through May 12. Neil Simon’s classic centers around uptight, neat Florence Ungar and easygoing, disheveled Olive Madison as new roommates. Tickets start at $25. Call 321-783-3127 or visit surfsideplayhouse.com. 

Romance, intrigue and iconic music: ‘The Bodyguard’ thrills at Henegar Center

Bikini Bottom meets Brevard: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ opens at Cocoa Village Playhouse

Mismatched roommates: Surfside Playhouse serves a twist on classic comedy ‘The Odd Couple’

Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Titusville’s ‘Cabaret’ a tale of gritty, glittering Berlin

3. Mother’s Day Brunch at Brevard Zoo

Bring mom to a wildly unique brunch at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be animal meet-and-greets, a Mother’s Day-themed scavenger hunt and a brunch buffet. One drink ticket for a beer, wine or mimosa will be included for each adult guest, with the opportunity to purchase additional drinks. Vegan options are available. The cost is $50 for adults and $45 for kids ages 3 to 11. Moms get free admission to the zoo on May 12 when accompanied by a paying child of any age. Call 321-254-9453 or visit brevardzoo.org.

4. ‘Moms & Mimosas’ at Downtown Art Gallery

Downtown Art Gallery, 400 Orange Street, Titusville, hosts a moms’ day out on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the artists at the gallery for a day of shopping and mimosas. Guests will be able to make a floral collage card for mom. Call 321-268-0122 or visit thedowntownartgallery.com or facebook.com/downtownartgallery. 

5. Victorian Silver Tea in Cocoa Village

The Community Woman’s Club hosts a Victorian Silver Tea at Magnolia Hall, 5 Rosa Jones Drive, Cocoa Village, on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sweets and savories will be served to honor Mother’s Day. A donation of $20 is requested to benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Call 321-639-4193 or visit communitywomansclub.com. 

6. Tour the historic home at Green Gables

Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will host an open house every Saturday in May, 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.

7. Fly-in/Drive-in breakfast at Warbird Air Museum

Valiant Air Command’s Warbird Air Museum continues its monthly Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast on the second Saturday of every month from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $14, which includes a chef-prepared breakfast and admission to the museum for the rest of the day. Tickets for children under 5 are $5. The museum is at 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, five miles from Kennedy Space Center. Call 321-268-1941 or visit valiantaircommand.com. 

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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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