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Plan your weekend: 9 best ways to have fun in Brevard for Nov. 15 through 21

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Plan your weekend: 9 best ways to have fun in Brevard for Nov. 15 through 21

Mark your calendar: Beer fest, psychic fair and a nighttime trek through the park top our list of fun things to do in Brevard for Oct. 15 through 21.

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

1. Rocky Water Brew Fest in EGAD

Eau Gallie Rotary Club presents this afternoon of craft beer at Eau Gallie Square in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. Small breweries from across Florida will share their brews. Beer tastings are included in the price of admission. Proceeds will benefit the charitable work of the Eau Gallie Rotary Club. Pets, strollers and children are not allowed inside the festival grounds. Tickets are $45. Visit rockywaterbrewfest.com.

2. ‘Epic Tchaikovsky’ concert at the King Center

Brevard Symphony Orchestra will give an “Epic Tchaikovsky” concert at the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique,” along with violinist Hina Khuong-Huu performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. The concert opens with the BSO and BSYO performing side-by-side with Grieg’s Symphonic Dance No. 1. Tickets start at $35. Call 321-242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com or brevardsymphony.com.

3. Experience Psychic Fair in Cocoa

The Experience Psychic Fair will be at the Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17. Indulge your curiosity with psychics and healers and peruse the offerings of vendors featuring crystals, gemstones, tarot cards, lotions, essential oils, and more. Admission is $10, or free for kids ages 12 and younger. Visit experiencepsychicfairsouth.com or facebook.com/ExperiencePsychicFair.

4. Platinum Show Chorus concert in Melbourne

Women’s a cappella musical group the Platinum Show Chorus celebrates their 50th anniversary with a concert at Heritage Isle,  7300 Legacy Blvd, Melbourne, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Visit platinumshowchorus.com or facebook.com/platinumshowchorus.

5. Live theater around Brevard

  • ‘Anastasia, the Musical’: The show “Anastasia, the Musical” is at Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia Street, through Nov. 17. This musical transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Tickets start at $31 Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com.
  • ‘Dr. Cook’s Garden’: The play “Dr. Cook’s Garden” is at Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through Nov. 17. A chilling suspense melodrama, the play is concerned with an idyllic New England town and the kindly doctor who would keep it that way—by any means necessary. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org.
  • ‘Patient A’: The Free Theatre of Brevard presents the play “Patient A” at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 Riverside Drive, Indialantic, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. The play is based upon the true story of Kimberly Bergalis, who was the first known person to contract AIDS from a health care provider. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Email thefreetheatreofbrevard@gmail.com.
  • ‘Rent’: The musical “Rent” will be at Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, through Nov. 17. Set in the East Village of New York City, “Rent” is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Tickets are $32. Call 321-783-3127 or visit surfsideplayhouse.com. 

6. Park After Dark in Palm Bay

Experience Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, after dark on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be musical entertainment along the boardwalk and in the park, food trucks, vendors and more. The cost is $8 in advance and $12 at the gate. All ages are welcome and kids 5 and under are free. Visit turkeycreek.org or palmbayflorida.org or call 321-676-6690.

7. Lion’s Journey Scavenger Hunt at Brevard Zoo

The Lion’s Journey Scavenger Hunt lets guests explore the world from a lion’s perspective with interactive activities and fun challenges in this self-paced safari throughout Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. This will be open on weekends and select holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Nov. 16. This experience is $5 for up to five people per group. Guests can purchase additional patches for $3. This experience does not need to be reserved ahead of time. Visit brevardzoo.org.

8. Bicycle Bar Tour for Homeless Veterans

Madhatter Promotions will host the annual Bicycle Bar Tour to support homeless veterans from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16.. You will enjoy a drink at each of eight stops, but you will burn off those extra calories on the leisurely bike ride from Cape Canaveral to Cocoa Beach. Tickets are $25 each in advance or $35 at the event. The tour starts at FishLips Waterfront, 610 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, followed by La Cantina, Tiny Tavern, Sandbar Sports Grill, Cocoa Beach Fish Camp Grill, Slide Inn, Ellie Mae’s and Carib Brewery. Call 321-543-1346 or visit madhatterpromotions.com.

9. Open house at Green Gables in Melbourne

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

Do you have a community event? Email tgif@floridatoday.com at least three weeks in advance for consideration for the Things to Do roundup.

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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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