Five Events to Enjoy This Month and Beyond

Singin’ in the Rain

Riverside Theatre presents a stage version of the classic 1952 MGM film starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds as Hollywood performers navigating the transition from silent films to talkies. The screenplay was written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and the songs are by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed. The show will run February 25 through March 23, and tickets are $42 and up. For additional details, see riversidetheatre.com or call the box office at 772-231-6990.

Mardi Gras

Celebrate Mardi Gras while helping neighbors in need to receive specialty medical attention. The We Care Foundation of Indian River will have beads and masks (the fun kind, not the medical kind) for everyone at its annual fundraiser February 26 at Celebration Grove (3515 66th Ave.). Howl at the Moon’s popular traveling dueling piano show will provide the entertainment, and guests will also enjoy Cajun cuisine, an open bar, raffles, and a live auction. The party goes from 6 to 10 p.m., and tickets are $200. For more information, see wecaremardigras.org or call 772-257-3146. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)

Evening of Hope

St. Francis Manor is celebrating 50 years of providing affordable, independent, dignified housing to local seniors on limited incomes. The inaugural Evening of Hope, to be held February 27 at the beautiful Celebration Grove (3515 66th Ave.), is themed “Transforming Lives Together.” Guests will enjoy an amazing dining experience from Wild Thyme Catering, with specially selected wine and tea pairings. Tickets are $200. The cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. For more information about the event or the work of St. Francis Manor, call 772-562-8575 or see stfrancismanor.org.

Cause for Paws

Windsor will host the 41st annual Cause for Paws, an important fundraiser for the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, on March 5. A fabulous evening of cocktails, gourmet cuisine, and live entertainment will celebrate the thousands of furry lives saved by HSVB’s work. The live auction is always a big hit, and guests will also hear some heartwarming rescue stories. Tickets are $250, and the festivities begin at 6 p.m. To learn more, reach out to HSVB at hsvb.org or 772-388-3331, ext. 116.

Under the Oaks

For the 74th year, the Vero Beach Art Club will hold its prestigious Under the Oaks fine arts and crafts show, a juried event attended by some 50,000 people each year. More than 200 artists and craftsmen from far and wide will descend upon Riverside Park to participate. The three-day event—March 7, 8, and 9—will be a great opportunity to browse and purchase art, meet a variety of artists, and sample the wares of the many food trucks that will be in the park. Friday and Saturday, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The Art Club can be reached at 772-217-3345, and there’s lots of information at verobeachartclub.org.