We recommend checking with the event organizer regarding the status of the event as changes and cancellations are possible.
1. Space Coast Burger Battle at Wickham Park
The 3rd Annual Space Coast Burger Battle will be held at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be done. Guests can enjoy a special à la carte menu. Food prices he says are less than $5 per item. There will also be live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, gem mining, ax throwing, face painting and more. Burger vendors compete for the title of “Best Burger.” General admission tickets are $7 for a day pass, $10 for a weekend pass, and children 10 and under are free. Visit Battlebrosevens.com/spacecoastburgerbattle or facebook.com/SpaceCoastBurgerBattle.
2. Cocoa Beach Thunder
The Thunder on Cocoa Beach Superboat Grand Prix Powerboat Race will return to Cocoa Beach from May 16th to 19th. The race will start off the coast of Cocoa Beach at approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19th, with associated events scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This race event is one of Central Florida's largest events, with the world's top race teams competing in a variety of classes, with Class 1 racers reaching speeds in excess of 175 miles per hour. This year's race will be held offshore from Alan Shepherd Park to Coconuts on the Beach. Throughout the weekend, race teams from around the world will be on display in the Port Canaveral parking lot. Admission is free, but VIP tickets are available, which include shaded seating, refreshments, and access to premium viewing. For a complete schedule, visit thunderoncocoabeach.com or facebook.com/thunderoncocoabeach.
Do you want to rest? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Ready, set, race!Thunder on Cocoa Beach returns after 14 years
3. Orlando Gay Chorus at Surfside Playhouse
The Orlando Gay Chorus, one of the largest LGBTQIA+ choruses in the United States, will hold a concert on Sunday, May 19th at 2pm at the Surfside Playhouse, 301 Lamp Road in Cocoa Beach. The program will feature popular hits such as “9 to 5.” ”, “Takin’ It to the Street”, and “For Good”. Tickets are $30. Call 321-783-3127 or visit surfsideplayhouse.com.
4. “Dinner & Show” Concert at Satellite Beach
The Melbourne Municipal Band will host a “Dinner & Show” on Saturday, May 18th at 5:30pm at Trinity Wellsprings Church, 638 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach. The event includes a 3 tip dinner with all food prepared by Satellite Beach Lions Club followed by a concert by Rock and Roll Revue, performing his hits from the 50's to the 70's. did. Tickets are $20. Call 321-724-0555, visit mmband.org, or email treasurer@sblionsclub.org.
Looking for more things to do?From free movies to speed boat races, 50+ things to do in Brevard in May
5. Classic Album Live: “Queen: News of the World”
Classic Album Live brings Queen: News of the World to the King Center on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Classic Album Live uses the world's best musicians to recreate albums live, note by note, cut by cut, on stage. Tickets start at $29. The King Center is located at 3865 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne. For tickets and additional information, visit kingcenter.com or call 321-242-2219.
6. Theaters around Brevard
- “SpongeBob Musical”: The show runs through May 19 at the Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Avenue. The residents of Bikini Bottom learn that a volcano will soon erupt, destroying their modest homes. SpongeBob and his friends must unite to save the fate of the undersea. world. Tickets start at $23. Call 321-636-5050 or visit cocoavillageplayhouse.com.
- “bodyguard”: The musical will run until May 26 at the Henegar Center, 625 New Haven Avenue East, Melbourne. In the show, a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard is hired to protect the superstar. Each expects to be in charge, but neither expects to fall in love. Tickets start at $37. Call 321-723-8698 or visit henegarcenter.com.
Muses, magic, and 80s nostalgia:Xanadu neon lights shine at Titusville Playhouse
Courtroom thriller:“Nuts” appears on MCT's stage
Romance, intrigue, and iconic music:'Bodyguard' Thrills at Henegar Center
Bikini Bottom meets Brevard:'The SpongeBob Musical' opens at Cocoa Village Playhouse
7. Flick-and-Float Movie: “Finding Dory”
On Friday, May 17, watch the movie “Finding Dory” from the pool at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockridge. The swim starts at 7pm and the movie starts at 8:30pm. Swimming fee is $4. , you can watch movies for free at the pool or on the lawn. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Tubes are provided for floating within the pool, but the use of outdoor flotation devices is not permitted. Call 321-633-1874 or visit facebook.com/events/643361214549117.
8. Tour the historic mansions of Green Gables
Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will host an open house every Saturday in May from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This historic home is a living history museum showcasing early life in Melbourne. Visitors will learn about the history of the Wells family, who played an important role in the development of the community. Cost is $10, children 12 and under are free. Visit greengables.org.
Are there community events? Email tgif@floridatoday.com Plan your to-do list at least three weeks in advance.
If you're interested in music, theater, festivals and other local entertainment, you'll find it at FLORIDA TODAY. Support local journalism by subscribing to special offers – USAToday Network.
Christina LaFortune is FLORIDA TODAY's entertainment and TGIF editor. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune or email her. clafortune@floridatoday.com.