SPECIAL EVENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
. "Taste of Success" international wine tasting, organized by Helping People Succeed Foundation. Event is set for 6 p.m. at Harbour Bay Plaza, Sewall's Point. The courtyard serves as the tasting area. Admission is $50 in advance or $65 at the door. Cost for the VIP lounge is $100 in advance or $150 at the door. Proceeds benefit Helping People Succeed's programs and services. For more information, call (772) 320-0770 or visit www.hpsfl.org.
. The South Florida Gator Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor and Boat Club will be holding an outboard motors and old wood boats show from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Timer Powers Park, Indiantown. The show is open to the public and there is no charge.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
. Treasure Coast YogaFest at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Presentations on various aspects of yoga designed to promote the many benefits of yoga in a non-competitive environment for all ages, body types and fitness levels, regardless of yoga experience. Large variety of vendors including: chiropractors, acupuncture, massage, healthy food and snacks, clothing, jewelry, art, music, yoga bags and accessories, cookware and kitchen tools, beauty products, home/garden products and more.
. The Jensen Beach Art League is presenting the last fine art show of the season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Indian Riverside Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. Free admission and parking. For more information, call (772) 692-1884.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
. Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce networking lunch at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3447 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
. Earth Day celebration sponsored by the Hobe Sound Nature Center, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Free for most activities. For more information, call (772) 546-2067 or email info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com
. National PAL mentor day, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the PAL Center, 903 South 21 St. Fort Pierce. Free pony rides, food, K-9 demo. For more information, call (772) 466-0606.
. Hooked on Music festival in downtown Fort Pierce, from 3-10:30 p.m. Live music, vendors, kids' activities area.
. Help heal the hearts of hurting children by participating in the Lt. Robert Fletcher Memorial Foundation's second annual golf tournament. Lt. Fletcher attended Martin County High School and Indian River State College. The tournament and luncheon will be held from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at PGA Village in St. Lucie, 1916 Perfect Drive, Port St. Lucie. The event was established to commemorate the late Lt. Fletcher, who was tragically murdered in 2008 in Fort Hood, Texas, while investigating a possible theft of Army property by one of the soldiers in the battalion he served. The proceeds will be donated to grief counseling camps, weekend and summer camp retreats and other charities that offer social and emotional support to parents and teachers, and will also benefit organizations that help children through the healing process. For more information, call (772) 225-1471 or visit www.bartsbluestar.org/golf.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
. Saturday in the Park presents Waterfest, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Memorial Park in Stuart. Event includes music, contest, bounce houses, activities, demonstrations, live animals and more.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
. An event to celebrate the life of Carl Edward Gardner, original lead singer and founder of The Coasters, who died on June 12, 2011, will take place at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center at 4 p.m. There will be live performances by The Coasters, videos of Mr. Gardner, guest appearances, a sit down dinner and cash bar. Tickets are $50. Seating is limited and by invitation only. For more information, call (772) 380-9607.
Bars and Clubs
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
. Cobb's Landing, 200 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Alex Kash, 6-10 p.m. (772) 460-9014.
. Conchy Joe's Seafood, 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, Reggae by Rainfall, 8 p.m. to midnight. (772) 334-1130.
. Crawdaddy's, 1949 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, Call for performers. 8 p.m.-midnight. (772) 225-3444.
. Finz Waterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Port Salerno. (772) 283-1929.
. Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort Tiki Bar, 555 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Hutchinson Island, (772) 225-3700.
. Manatee Island Bar & Grill, 4817 S.E. Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. Robbie Bullard, 8 p.m. (772) 872-7288.
. The Original Tiki Bar & Restaurant, 2 Ave. A, Fort Pierce, Live music 5-9 p.m. (772) 461-0880.
. Rinelli's Yellow Tail. Live music, 101 Second Street, Fort Pierce. (772) 466-5474
. Tradewinds Restaurant & Lounge, Captain Ron, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (772) 621-0822.
. Tropical Jerk Restaurant, Enjoy live reggae music from 6-9 p.m. 722 S U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. (772) 466-5517.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
. Bogey's & Stogey's, 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Call for performers. (772) 337-7778.
. Conchy Joe's Seafood, 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, Reggae by Rainfall, 8 p.m. to midnight. (772) 334-1130.
. Courtyard Marriot in Jensen Beach, 10978 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach. Capt. Ron will be Poolside from 4-8 p.m. (772) 229-1000
. Crawdaddy's, 1949 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, Call for performers, 7:30-11:30 p.m. (772) 225-3444.
. Finz Waterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Port Salerno. (772) 283-1929.
. Kings Head Pub, 2838 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Call for performers. (772) 340-1223.
. Manatee Island Bar & Grill, 4817 S.E. Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. Jason Montero, 8 p.m. (772) 872-7288.
. The Original Tiki Bar & Restaurant, 2 Ave. A, Fort Pierce, live music 5-9 p.m. (772) 461-0880.
. Rinelli's Yellow Tail. Live music. 101 Second Street, Fort Pierce. (772) 466-5474.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
. Cobb's Landing, 200 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Matrix, 4-8 p.m. (772) 460-9014.
. Conchy Joe's Seafood, 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. Reggae by Rainfall, 7-10 p.m. (772) 334-1130.
. Finz Waterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Port Salerno, (772) 283-1929.
. Manatee Island Bar & Grill, 4817 S.E. Dixie Highway, Port Salerno. Floridian Band at the Tiki Bar, 3 p.m. (772) 872-7288.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
. Rinelli's Yellow Tail: Trivia nights at 7 p.m. 101 Second St., Fort Pierce. (772) 466-5474.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
. Cowboys' BBQ & Steak Co. 2902 S.E. Gran Parkway, Stuart, Capt. Ron from 8-11 p.m. (772) 287-8100.
. Finz Waterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Port Salerno. Every Tuesday, Ronnie, the One Man Band, 8:30-11:30 p.m. (772) 283-1929.
. King's Head Pub, 2838 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Hypnotist Rich Alexander, 8-9 p.m. Free admission. Call (772) 340-1223.
. Original Coconut Bar, open Mic with Rich from 9 p.m.-midnight. 4787 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart. (772) 219-1945.
. The Original Tiki Bar & Restaurant, 2 Ave. A, Fort Pierce, Dynamic Entertainment Trivia at 7 p.m. (772) 461-0880.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
. Finz Waterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Port Salerno. Every Wednesday, open mic night, 8:30-11:30 p.m. (772) 283-1929.
. Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort Tiki Bar, 555 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Hutchinson Island. Call (772) 225-3700.
. Mickey Finn's Comedy Night, 269 Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 8 p.m., no cover. (772) 873-5522 for reservations.
. Rinelli's Yellow Tail, free wine-tasting 6-7:30 p.m. Exclusive "on-premise" wines available. Dinner for two and a select bottle of wine, $35. 101 Second St., Fort Pierce. (772) 466-5474.
. Sonny's Real Pit Barbeque, 10180 South U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. 5-9 p.m. Child eats free with adult entree. Bingo, prizes, games trivia, face painting and music with AJ the DJ.
. Thirsty Turtle, 2825 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Davee Bryan, 7:45-11 p.m. (772) 344-7774.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
. Archie's Seabreeze, 401 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, jazz and steak night every Thursday, 7-10 p.m. (772) 460-3888.
. Conchy Joe's Seafood, 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. The Nouveaux Honkies, 7-10 p.m. (772) 334-1130.
. Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, 140 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. (772) 781-5236.
. Dresa, Asian fusion, U.S.1 and Kanner Highway, Stuart. Capt. Ron will perform from 7:30-10:30 p.m. (772) 288-6262.
. Finz Waterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Port Salerno. Every Thursday, guitarist Darrell Gwinn, 5-8 p.m. (772) 283-1929
. Rinelli's Yellow Tail, Bike Night in downtown Fort Pierce. 6-9 p.m. Music, Prizes, 50/50 Vendors. (772) 466-5474.
. Sonny's Barbeque, 3120 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, Family day, face painting, Music by AJ the DJ, bingo, games and trivia. 5-9 p.m. For more information, call (772) 468-9068.
. Thirsty Turtle, 2825 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Davee Bryan, 7:45-11 p.m.
. VFW Post 4194, 2464 S.E. Veteran's Ave., Stuart. Live Big Band, dancing and snacks at intermission. $5 admission. Door prize. Call (772) 220-0144.
ONGOING EVENTS
. Jazz Society events: Tuesday, Jazz jams at the Sunrise Black Box Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce, from 7-10 p.m. $5 cover. Full bar available. Every other Wednesday evening; Jazz jams at the gardens, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $3 cover. Wine and beer available. 2410 Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Saturday mornings, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jazz market in downtown Fort Pierce along the Indian River waterfront.
. Dances for those over 50 who love to dance to the big band style music from the '40s-'60s. Every Sunday, from 7-10 p.m. Cost $8. Bar, refreshments, dressy casual (no shorts, jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers) 4600 Oleander Ave., White City. For more information, call (772) 785-9034.
. A new green market will take place on the first Sunday of the month in Tequesta from noon-4 p.m. The Market will be held at Constitution Park. There will be live music. For more information, visit www.tequesta.org.
. Karaoke Nites hosted by the "Karaoke Kops" at The Lyric's Flagler Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6 and 10 p.m. Come sing with the Karaoke Kops (Stripling Entertainment). Choose from many karaoke songs including Top 40, oldies, classic rock, Broadway to country. Perform in front of a video projection screen so the audience can see and sing along. Take part in singing, dancing or cheering for the performers while enjoying drink specials from the full bar. There will be prizes. The Flagler Center is located at 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart. For more information, call (772) 286-7827.
. Jammin' Jensen takes place every Thursday from 6-9 p.m., weather permitting, at downtown Jensen Beach. There's food, music and vendors. For more information, call (772) 334-3444.
. Retro Swing - Lindy Hop - West Coast Swing dance party is from 7:30-11 p.m. every Saturday at South Florida Swing Dance Productions, 881 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., in Jensen Beach. $7 admission. For information, call (772) 334-2112.
. Big Band music, snacks prizes at the VFW Hall, 2464 Veterans Ave., Stuart, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Public welcome. Cost $5. For more information, call (772) 220-0144.
. Commodores Singles Club. Dance to live music from the 1940s, '50s and '60s, from 7:30-10 p.m. every Sunday at the American Legion Hall, 3195 Savannah Road in Jensen Beach. Different band each week. Dress code prohibits beachwear, blue jeans or sneakers. Dress casual with men having a shirt with collar. There is no smoking and there is a bar. Free coffee, tea and refreshments are served. Donation is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Call (772) 334-2991 or visit www.britetreasures.com/commodore.htm for more information.
. Senior Activity Center in the Stuart area offers entertainment and activities for seniors. For more information, contact Zee Carter, On Site Manager at the Log Cabin Senior Center in Langford Park, 2369 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach, or call (772) 334-2926.
. Jensen Beach Art League has a monthly fine art show from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Indian RiverSide Park in Jensen Beach along Indian River Drive. Shows take place the second Sunday of every month through April.
KARAOKE
. American Legion Post 40: 810 South U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, every Sunday night from 6-10 p.m.
. AMVETS Post 19, 2024 S. Federal Highway, Fort Pierce, every Friday night from 5-9 p.m. with Michael and Terri's Request Line Music. (772) 626-1049.
. Applebee's, 4898 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, and 3373 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. Every Friday in Fort Pierce from 8 p.m.-midnight and every Saturday in Stuart from 9 p.m-midnight. In Fort Pierce, call (772) 460-1444. In Stuart, call (772) 223-6477.
. Archies: 401 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, every Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. (772) 461-3352.
. Bogey's and Stogey's: 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, (772) 337-7778. Karaoke by Dennis 9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.
. Boozgeois Saloon: 720 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, Karaoke with Chris 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. (772) 466-4255.
. Charlie's Bar & Grill: 950 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, karaoke Sunday and Monday. (772) 288-4326.
. Jensen Beach Bowl Lane 21: 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach, karaoke with Karaoke Larry Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-midnight. Call (772) 225-2695.
. Jilly's Grille: Clarion Inn, 1200 Southeast U.S. 1, Stuart. Karaoke with Permanent Affair 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (772) 287-6917.
. Oasis Café: 6208 South East U.S. 1, Stuart, Outlaw Karaoke 9:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Tuesday. (772) 220-1565.
. Pineapple Republic Grill, 1897 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, Hi-Note Karaoke 7-11 p.m. (772) 934-6891.
. Pop-a-Top Tavern: 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Outlaw Karaoke 7:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday. (772) 879-9188.
. Rebar Karaoke Madness: Thursday nights, from 9 p.m. - midnight. 8283 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie. Call (772) 340-7777.
. Seasick Sam's: 8589 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, Outlaw Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight, Wednesday. (772) 340-1177.
. St. Lucie Inn: 2107 N. Old Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce, Dan the Man Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday. (772) 464-1326.
. The Wave Bar and Lounge: 1628 S. Federal Highway, Stuart. Open mic, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (772) 287-0018.
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