Plan your weekend with Brevard's best entertainment events: March 20

Plan your weekend with Brevard's best entertainment events: March 20-26

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

‘Carousel’ in concert in Satellite Beach

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Carousel” in concert at the Satellite High Performing Arts Center, 300 Scorpion Court, Satellite Beach, on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Set in a seaside town in Maine, “Carousel” follows the love story of Billy Bigelow, a handsome but troubled carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a young mill worker. A second concert will take place at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach, on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, or free for guests ages 18 and younger. Visit spacecoastsymphony.org.

Don McLean concert at the King Center

“American Pie” singer and songwriter Don McLean brings his “Starry Starry Night Tour” to the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, a BBC Lifetime Achievement award recipient and his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) a top 5 song of the 20th Century. Tickets start at $72. Visit kingcenter.com.

SOFA Wine and Food Festival in Indialantic

Djon's Village Market, 249 5th Ave., Indialantic, hosts the SOFA Wine and Food Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. March 22. The afternoon features mouthwatering bites from local chefs, a thoughtfully curated selection of fine wines and live entertainment by Hot Pink. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Indialantic. Tickets are $125, and admission is for ages 21 and older. Visit djonsvillagemarket.com.

Hot Air Balloon Festival in Viera

Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Viera, will be filled with colorful hot air balloons on March 21 and 21. Shop craft and retail vendors, enjoy live music, games, rides, family-friendly activities, and take a tethered balloon ride for $35. Bring your own blankets, chairs and umbrellas. General admission is $26.81 for adults and $15.18 for kids. Parking is $5. Visit freshtix.com/events/scb or balloonshows.com.

Nestor Torres at the King Center

Latin Grammy winning flautist Nestor Torres will perform at the King Center’s studio theater at 7:30 p.m. March 21. Tickets are $74.25. Visit kingcenter.com or bmgconcerts.com.

Tinsley Ellis concert in Cocoa Beach

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis will give an acoustic performance at Heidi’s Jazz Club, 7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $24. Call 321-783-4559 or visit heidisjazzclub.com.

‘Cruisin’ for Conservation’ fundraiser in Melbourne

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) hosts a “Cruisin’ for Conservation” fundraiser event at the American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Road, Melbourne, from 6 to 9 p.m. March 21. The evening will feature special guest speaker Peter Bandré, Founder of STPS, along with live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and a champagne bar. VIP ticket holders will receive early admission and an exclusive tour experience at the museum. General admission starts at $100, with VIP options starting at $200. Visit zeffy.com or seaturtlespacecoast.org.

Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, hosts an open house every Saturday 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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