Entertainment best bets: Festivals, theater, auditions and more

Fred Goodnight and Friends

The Space Coast Jazz Society will host drummer and percussionist Fred Goodnight in a concert at Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Joining Goodnight will be Paul Polanski on tenor sax, Dexter Wilborn on bass and Mike Telesmanick on piano. These Space Coast musicians will blend their individual styles into an afternoon of straight up and bossa nova jazz tunes. Admission is $10 for members of the Society or the Rockledge Country Club, $15 for non-members and guests, and free for students. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Call 321-960-4897 or visit spacecoastjazzsociety.org.

Indiafest

What can you look for at this annual festival celebrating Indian culture? Dancing, music, a fashion show, cooking and yoga demonstrations, arts and crafts, raffles and — of course — traditional Indian cuisine. The theme this year is "Mystic East India," which will be showcased throughout the festival at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children under 12, and free for children under 5. Visit indiafestbrevard.org.

More:Photos: 2018 Indiafest in Melbourne

Space Coast Seafood and Music Festival

Featuring fresh seafood and live concerts by country, reggae and rock stars, this family-friendly event usually attracts thousands of guests from Florida and beyond. It will be at Space Coast Daily Park, 6091 Stadium Parkway, Viera, from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Attractions include an arts & crafts show, a pirate festival and parade, a live shark encounter, kid's rides and games, and more. Concert tickets for Travis Tritt, the Charlie Daniels Band, The Cadillac Three, SOJA and Ky-Mani Marley start at $29, and include festival admission. One-day festival tickets are available for $8 in advance or $10 at the gate, or free for kids under 10. Call 855-386-3836 or visit portcanaveralseafoodandmusicfestival.com.

Get in on the act

The Producers: Auditions for ages 13 and older for this musical based upon the classic Mel Brooks comedy will be at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 11-12. No experience is necessary. Prepare 16 bars of a song, or be ready to sing "Happy Birthday" with piano accompaniment. Dress in clothes and shoes appropriate for dancing. The production dates will be April 26 to May 12. Call 321-636-5050 or visit cocoavillageplayhouse.com.

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More things to do, places to go

Looking for more things to do? Here are a few other options to consider.

"Hidden Identity" Community Cultural Celebration: Enjoy music, dancing, interactive storytelling and a family-friendly costume contest at this Purim celebration at Cocoa Civic Center, 430 Delannoy Ave., from 7 to 9:30 Friday, March 8. There is a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children, along with two canned goods or two boxes of macaroni and cheese. Visit sistercityprogram.org.

Collage Couture: A runway fashion show inspired by the collages and drawings of artist Derek Gores will be at the Foosaner Art Museum, 1463 Highland Ave., Melbourne, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Tickets are $25 for general admission, or $100 for runway seating. Visit derekgores.com/blog.

STEAM Saturday workshop: Students in grades 3-5 can use their knowledge of science and space to participate in an "Escape Room" challenge at the American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. The cost is $25. Workshops are limited to 16 students, and reservations are required. Call 321-264-0434 or email info@americanspacemuseum.org.

Celebrate Pi Day: This free family STEAM event for ages 5 and up will be at the Satellite Beach Public Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Call 321-779-4004.

Oil Painting: Bob Ross Style: Learn techniques used by television artist Bob Ross and create your own oil painting in just three hours at the Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9. The cost is $45; all supplies are included. Wear painting clothes and plan to transport a wet painting. Registration is required. Call 321-608-7490.

Spring Dance: The Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) group is hosting a dance at the Church of Our Saviour gymnasium, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Singles and couples are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person. Call 321-868-7775.

Attic Treasures: The rummage and bake sale to benefit local charities will be at the Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Call 321-432-0491.

Ball Brothers: The group will give a free concert at Great Outdoors Community Church, 144 Plantation Drive, Titusville, at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Call 321-385-9731 or visit tgochurch.org.

Watoto Children's Choir: The choir of 18 orphan children from Uganda, East Africa, will perform at Tomoka Christian Church, 344 Emerson Drive NW, Palm Bay, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. Admission is free. Call 321-724-0491.

St. Patty's Day Mixer: This tennis event for adults will include socializing and coed teams at the Fee Avenue Tennis Complex, 114 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The cost is $10. Call 321-608-7440.

Popcorn and a movie: Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, will offer a free screening of a recent award-winning film starring Olivia Coleman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Admission is free. Call 321-633-1792.

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