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Mark your calendar: 9 fun things to do in Brevard for Feb. 14 through 20

Christina LaFortune, Florida Today
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(Updated to remove Whiskey in the District 2025 from the listing; that event is scheduled for April 5. The date previously published was incorrect).

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

1. 'Cry It Out' play reading at Melbourne Civic Theatre

Melbourne Civic Theatre , 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., continues its popular play reading series on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. A comedy with dark edges, "Cry It Out" takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work and the effect class has on parenthood in America. It will be read by Brevard actors Miranda Roub, Amy Pastoor, and James Dunn. Tickets are $15. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org . 

2. 321: Food Fest and Craft Fair

321: Food fest and Craft Fair will take place Feb. 15 and 16 at Wickham Park. Visit battlebrosevents.com.
321: Food fest and Craft Fair will take place Feb. 15 and 16 at Wickham Park. Visit battlebrosevents.com.

The family-friendly food festival will be at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, on Saturday, Feb. 15 from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will include a la carte tasting menus priced $5 or less. There will also be a craft fair, marketplace and live music. Activities include ax throwing, face painting, permanent jewelry and more. Tickets are $7 per day or $10 for a weekend pass. Kids 10 and younger are free. Visit battlebrosevents.com or eventbrite.com .

3. Black Box Blackout

The month-long event founded by performing artist Kristen Warren will feature programs showcasing and celebrating Black artists. Programming will include concerts, dinners, theatrical performances, art events and more. Dates and locations vary throughout the month of February. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit blackboxblackout.com or facebook.com/BlackBoxBlackout .

4. 'Splash!' watercolor show in Melbourne

Brevard Watercolor Society 's annual member show, "Splash!" will take place at the Azan Shriners Center, 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. It will include original watercolors by local artists, a marketplace, student exhibit, demonstrations, raffles, silent auction and more. Admission is free. Visit brevardwatercolorsociety.org .

5. Brevard Renaissance Fair

The Brevard Renaissance Fair continues through Feb. 23 in a new location at 3190 New York Ave., Melbourne, each weekend with a different theme. With daily stage shows, varieties of foods and treats and artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the event invites guests to immerse themselves in a unique experience of history and fantasy. Feb. 15 and 16 is "Beerfest Weekend" and Feb. 22 and 23 is "Carnivale Weekend." Single day passes are $29, two-day passes are $53, and VIP Royal Family passes start at $140. Visit brevardrenaissancefair.com .

6. Diamond Anniversary concerts in Melbourne

Melbourne Municipal Band celebrates its 60th anniversary with two free concerts featuring guest conductor Dr. David Gregory, founder and conductor emeritus of the Georgia Wind Symphony; soprano soloist Rachel Murphy; and tenor soloist Fred Kilgallin. The concerts are Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Doors open at 6 p.m. and pre-show entertainment will be provided by the Sunshine Brass Quintet. Call 321-339-7705 or visit mmband.org .

7. Mardi Gras Pub Crawl in Cocoa Village

Revelers 21 and older are invited to join the annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl through Cocoa Village on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. The event will start at George and Dragon, 502 Brevard Ave., at 6 p.m., followed by Village Biergarten at 8 p.m., Pub Americana at 9 p.m. and Dog N Bone and The Attic at 10 p.m. Six drink tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the event. Visit madhatterpromotions.com .

8. West Melbourne Oddities Festival

Interested in the strange and unusual? Head to the West Melbourne Community Park Splash Pad, 3000 Minton Road West, Melbourne, on Sunday, Feb. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The West Melbourne Oddities Festival will showcase taxidermy, bugs, bones, crystals and more. Entertainment will include live music, bounce houses and food trucks. Admission is free. Visit floridaodditiesmarkets.com or facebook.com/events/1137303724396923 .

9. Live theater around Brevard

Ben Cornelius, center, as
Ben Cornelius, center, as "Tully" with the cast of the Jimmy Buffett jukebox musical "Escape to Margaritaville," on stage through Feb. 21, 2025. Visit titusvilleplayhouse.com.
  • 'Becky's New Car':The play "Becky's New Car" is at Melbourne Civic Theatre , 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through Feb. 23. Becky Foster is caught in middle age with no prospects for change until a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into her life. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org .

  • 'Hello, Dolly!'':The musical "Hello, Dolly!" is at Cocoa Village Playhouse , 300 Brevard Ave., through Feb. 16. The classic musical follows the romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-20th-century matchmaker and "woman who arranges things." Tickets are $35. Call 321-636-5050 or visit cocoavillageplayhouse.com .

  • 'Jersey Boys':The show "Jersey Boys" is at Titusville Playhouse , 301 Julia Street, through Feb. 23. This musical takes audiences behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Tickets start at $30. Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com .

  • 'Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville':The show "Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville" is at Titusville Playhouse 's Stage 2, 316 S. Palm Avenue, through Feb. 23. This musical comedy features the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Cheeseburger in Paradise", "Margaritaville" and more. Tickets start at $50. Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com .

  • 'Beetlejuice Jr.' at Satellite High: Beachside Performing Arts (BPA) presents their inaugural production of "Beetlejuice Jr." at the Satellite High School auditorium, 300 Scorpion Court, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. General admission tickets are $16. Visit bykatieparsons.com/beachside-performing-arts .

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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 .

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Our picks: 9 fun things to do in Brevard this weekend

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