8 fun things to do in Brevard for Jan. 24-30

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

1. Brevard Renaissance Fair in Melbourne

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. Jan. 25 and 26 is “Viking Weekend,” Feb. 1 and 2 is “Pirate Weekend,” Feb. 8 and 9 is “Celtic Weekend,” 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.

2. Murder Mystery dinner party on Merritt Island

Brevard Humane Society hosts a murder mystery dinner party fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 3150 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy an interactive murder mystery experience with the cast of the Cocoa Village Playhouse. Attendees can enjoy dinner catered by Zarella’s Italian & Wood Fired Pizza, while working together to solve a suspenseful crime. In addition to the murder mystery and dinner, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their best gangster garb for a chance to win a special prize. Proceeds benefit Brevard Humane Society. Tickets start at $75. Visit brevardhumanesociety.org.

3. Psychic Jeffrey Wands in Melbourne

Psychic medium Jeffrey Wands will “read” the audience and hold a question and answer session and a book signing at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 1049 Julia Drive, Melbourne, on Friday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door, and proceeds will benefit Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village. Visit greengables.org or jeffreywands.com.

4. Malpass Brothers concert in Cocoa

Classic country singers The Malpass Brothers and their six-member band are coming to Brevard for a Monday, Jan. 27 concert at the Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane in Cocoa, where they will perform a single 7p.m. show for fans of traditional country music. The duo has now chalked up more than a dozen appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, headlined European tours and in 2024 started hosting their own weekly television show on RFD-TV. Tickets are $37. Visit jtsbluegrass.com or call 321-693-5508.

5. ‘Annie’ at the King Center

The musical “Annie” comes to the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 28 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. In the show, Little Orphan Annie reminds audiences that sunshine is right around the corner. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. Tickets start at $60.50. Visit kingcenter.com or call 321-242-2219.

6. Planet Parade and Winter Star Party in Melbourne

The Italian American Club and Brevard Astronomical Society host the event at 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne, on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. All eight planets are aligned and six of them will be visible through telescopes, which will be set up outdoors. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars, and receive guidance from astronomy club members. Tickets are $10. Call 321-242-8044 or visit iac321.com.

7. Pickleball monthly mixers in Palm Bay

Ages 18 and older are invited to a pickleball mixer at the Ted Whitlock Community Center, 370 Championship Circle NW, Palm Bay, on the second and last Mondays of every month. The event is open to all skill levels, and is a fun way to play with new people and develop your skills. The cost is $5, and registration is required. Visit palmbayflorida.org or call 321-952-3231.

8. Live theater around Brevard

• ‘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.

• ‘My Fair Lady’: The show “My Fair Lady” is at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, through Feb. 9. Eliza Doolittle is a flower seller with a Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of society. When Professor Henry Higgins teaches her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely friendship flourishes. Tickets start at $42. Call 321-723-8698 or visit henegarcenter.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.

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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Oh what a night! Musical ‘Jersey Boys’ brings Four Seasons sound to Titusville

Huzzah! Brevard Renaissance Fair moves to new location with fantasy, food and fun

Classic country music: The Malpass Brothers to perform in Cocoa

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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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