Six greatest enjoyable issues to do in Brevard for Aug. 1 -7

Due to potential modifications and cancellations, we encourage you to test with presenting organizations in regards to the standing of their occasions.  

1. ‘Waiting for Hope’ at Surfside Playhouse

The play “Waiting for Hope” by Ropp Award-winning playwright Karen Poulsen continues at Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, by means of Aug. 3. Set in a small Florida library as Hurricane Hope barrels towards the coast, “Waiting for Hope” strands a bunch of strangers collectively in shut quarters. But when the ability goes out and buried secrets and techniques floor, it turns into clear that somebody inside isn’t who they declare to be. What begins as survival shortly twists into suspense, with darkish pasts, hidden identities and a assassin revealed. Tickets are $20. Visit surfsideplayhouse.com or name 321-783-3127. 

2. Science Sunday at Brevard Zoo

Beat the warmth whereas studying one thing neat at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Science Sunday might be held from 10 a.m. to three p.m. on Sundays in July and August within the zoo’s air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge. Each Science Sunday program will characteristic a particular subject hosted by a distinct zoo crew, giving friends the chance to be taught from these consultants. Interactive actions will convey the science behind these subjects to life. A particular animal encounter will happen on the occasion at midday. Science Sundays are free with zoo admission. Call 321-254-9453 or go to brevardzoo.org.

3. Sunday Sampler East live performance collection

The Will McLean Foundation presents the Sunday Sampler East live performance collection on the Hester Wagner Community House, 6200 Hall Drive, Melbourne Village, at 2 p.m. on the primary Sunday of the month. The concert events characteristic acoustic, people and Americana musicians from throughout Florida. On Aug. 3, the live performance will characteristic Steve Hodak and Grant Peeples. Admission is $15 on the door. Visit facebook.com/SundaySamplerEast. 

4. Flick-N-Float film in Rockledge

The film “Paddington in Peru” (PG) might be proven on the McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, on Friday, Aug. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. In the film, Paddington returns to Peru to go to his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides on the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown household in tow, an exhilarating journey ensues when a thriller plunges them into an surprising journey. No outdoors flotation units are allowed, however tubes might be supplied. Bring garden chairs or blankets. The occasion could also be cancelled within the occasion of extreme climate. Admission to the film is free, however the fee to swim is $4. Call 321-633-1874 or go to facebook.com/BrevardParks or brevardfl.gov.

5. Open home at Green Gables

Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will host an open home each Saturday in August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The historic house is a dwelling historical past museum showcasing life within the early years of Melbourne. Visitors will be taught in regards to the historical past of the Wells household, who performed a key function within the improvement of the neighborhood. The price is $10, or free for youngsters 12 and youthful. Visit greengables.org.

6. Lawndale Museum in Rockledge

Lawndale Museum, 1219 Rockledge Drive, is open for neighborhood visits and data excursions every Saturday from 10a.m. to three p.m. This elegant, authentically adorned dwelling and delightful outside surroundings was accomplished in 1880. Admission is a $10 donation, or free for teenagers. Visit friendsoflawndale.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 ship her an electronic mail at clafortune@floridatoday.com.

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