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All Weekend:
The Children @ The Little Theatre, NSB
- Address: 726 East Third Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone: (386) 423-1246
- Presented By: The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach
- Dates: 5/12/2022, 5/13/2022, 5/14/2022, 5/15/2022
- Location: The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Price: Adults $21, seniors $20 and students $11.
A disaster at the power station finds Hazel and Robin, two retired nuclear scientists, under the threat of radiation pollution. When a former colleague turns up at their cottage, she disrupts their precarious existence. Directed by Jenny Sedansky and starring Barry Kite, Sally Daykin and Karen Poulson.
All showings at 7:30 p.m. with exception of May 8 & 15 (2 p.m.).
Click here for tickets.
Friday, May 13:
Music Night @ The Hub
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday @ 7 – 9 PM @ The Hub on Canal, 132 Canal St. New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Beach Buoys
- Address: 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32721
- Phone: 386-736-1500 Option 1
- Presented By: Athens Theatre
- Dates: May 13, 2022
- Location: Athens Theatre
- Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Price: Preferred reserved seating $35 (First six rows Orchestra & two rows center balcony; General reserved seating $30; A $3 per ticket processing charge is added to all purchases and a 6.5% state and county sales tax. Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker. All patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at (386) 736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker seating
Don’t miss this authentic tribute to the greatest pop group of all time — The Beach Boys! From the tight vocal arrangements to the striped shirts and the authentic, vintage guitars and amps, The Beach Buoys have done the research to effectively recreate a live Beach Boys performance from the mid 60’s, and have even performed alongside surf legends, Jan and Dean, The Beach Boys Band, and The Wrecking Crew. Their vintage guitars, amplifiers, and drums are the same as The Beach Boys used on stage.
And equally important, The Beach Buoys’ members aren’t just seasoned musical pros, they’re also fans; fans of the Southern California Surf scene, the Hotrod lifestyle, and the music that set the tone for the rest of the country to jump on board! Driven by their love, respect, and passion for the era, The Beach Buoys have succeeded in replicating the sound, look, and the vibe of the boys from Hawthorne!
Click here for more info and tickets.
Saturday, May 14:
2022 Hungarian Summit
Saturday (follow link for full schedule) at MOAS, 352 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel
- Address: 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32721
- Phone: 386-736-1500 Option 1
- Presented By: Athens Theatre
- Dates: May 14, 2022
- Location: Athens Theatre
- Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Price: Preferred reserved seating $35 (first six rows orchestra & two rows center balcony); General reserve seating $30; A $3 per ticket processing charge is added to all purchases and a 6.5% state and county sales tax. Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony and the balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker. All patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at (386) 736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.
Todd and Greg Pitts have been singing and performing together for over 40 years. Growing up in the wake of a remarkable period in music history, they gained a love of the duos of the era.
The Everly Brothers, Jan and Dean, and of course Simon and Garfunkel.
Backed by a full band, Todd and Greg’s sibling vocal blend shines as they retrace the greatest hits of this duo that has had audiences “Feelin’ Groovey” for decades.
Click here for more info and tickets.
Midtown Music Concert Series: LaVon Rushing Band
- Address: 550 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Presented By: City of Daytona Beach
- Dates: May 14, 2022
- Location: Daisy Stocking Park
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Price: Free admission
Enjoy a night of music at Daisy Stocking Park Saturday, May 14, as the city-sponsored Midtown Music Concert Seriescontinues with a performance by the LaVon Rushing Band at 7:30 p.m.
Bassist LaVon Rushing has performed and worked with many artists including Natalie Cole, Ali Woodson (Temptations) Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys), Jordan Knight (New Kids on the Block), Hilary Duff, Marvin Sapp, Marvin Winans, Steve Cropper, Guitar Shorty, Kevin Cossom (Grammy nominated), 50 Cent and Disney (with The Tropicals, Cyber Groove, Joyful Gospel Chorus, and I4 Band). He also served several years as musical director for the B.B King All Star Band in Orlando.
The Midtown Music Concert Series showcases the best local bands from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on select Saturday nights through September. Upcoming concerts include:
- Saturday, June 11: Dante’s Pride
- Saturday, July 9: The Groov
The Groov is a genuine smooth jazz, soul and R&B band that is a fresh departure from the traditional or straight-ahead jazz bands that lack “feel” and attitude. The Groov’s music will have you bopping, dancing, grooving and feeling great. The Groov is made up of highly-skilled professional musicians, all of whom have been playing for more than 20 years each. Past performances include opening for Earth Wind and Fire, playing at major jazz festivals and opening for other touring smooth jazz artists. - Saturday, Aug. 13: 7th Street Band
Established in 2008, the 7th Street Band has spent more than a decade touring throughout Florida and south Georgia. They have three talented female singers, who combined have a vocal range that covers many artists including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Shania Twain, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Alannah Myles. They are known for performing timeless hits from a wide range of genres and artists. - Saturday, Sept. 17: Franchise Players
Franchise Players, featuring Andrew Luv, blends elements of soul, pop, smooth jazz, hip hop and more for a unique and refreshing musical experience.
Daisy Stocking Park is at 550 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Food and drink vendors will be onsite during the concerts. Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. No coolers are allowed.
This year’s sponsors of the Midtown Music Concert Series include New York Life Insurance, VITAS, VyStar Credit Union and U-Store, Daytona Beach.
Vettes at ONE DAYTONA
- Address: 1 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Presented By: ONE DAYTONA
- Dates: May 14, 2022
- Location: ONE DAYTONA
- Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Price: Free to spectators
ONE DAYTONA will be the setting for Corvette owners to display their iconic sports cars Saturday, May 14, when the Ponce Inlet Corvette Club hosts “Vettes at One Daytona.” More than 200 Corvettes will be on display. There will be music, food, a silent auction and door prizes. The event will be held rain or shine and is free to spectators. More information will be available on the website.
How-to Festival
Saturday, May 14 from 11 AM – 3 PM throughout Volusia County Public Libraries
Find the full schedule of free educational programs here.
Sunday, May 15:
Razzle Dazzle, A New Smyrna Beach Student Fashion Show
May 15, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tickets on sale for Razzle Dazzle, A New Smyrna Beach Student Fashion Show
Tickets are available online only
Event is Sunday, May 15, 4-6pm, at The Brannon Center
Through The Hub on Canal’s Razzle Dazzle Fashion Club, middle- and high-school students
learn the basics of fashion design, color, fabrics, sewing, pattern making, and the business of
fashion. More importantly, they develop technical and career skills that will last a lifetime, helping
them to build confidence and self-esteem.
Our fashionistas have been hard at work since October reimagining existing garments, creating fashion accessories and designing new ready-for-the-runway couture. Our 2022 Razzle Dazzle Fashion Show will be sure not to disappoint!
Fee: General Admission $35; VIP Admission $100. Tickets available for online purchase only at www.hubsignatureevents.org/razzle-dazzle.
Location: The Brannon Center, 105 South Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach.
Flykicksonly Sneaker Expo
- Address: 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
- Phone: (386) 254-4500
- Presented By: Ocean Center
- Dates: May 15, 2022
- Location: Ocean Center
- Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Price: $15.00
Hottest sneaker event in Daytona Beach is returning to the Ocean Center. All vendors are welcomed, buy, sell or trade. No outisde food or beverages permitted.
The event will also include:
- Professional Tattoo artist
- Professional Barbers
- Best Sneakers on feet Award!
- Special Guests
- Free giveaways
Swingtime in the Springtime Concert
- Address: 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32721
- Phone: (386) 736-1500
- Presented By: Athens Theatre
- Dates: May 15, 2022
- Location: Athens Theatre
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Price: Preferred Reserved Seating $35 1st. 5 rows Center Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony General Reserved Seating $30 Groups of 10 or more $25 A $3.00 per ticket processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Swingtime in the Springtime features the best of your favorite Big Band hits and more! All of the hits you know and love from a wider range of composers of the era. Not just Miller, Shaw and Goodman but Basie, Heath, Herman and Webb. Exciting hot arrangements played like they were played by the greats. Massive brass; rocking woodwinds; solid rhythm and smashing solos. No other band can recreate the sounds of the era like the OBB.
Big Band music played the right way by some of the greatest musicians around! Don’t Miss it!
Find more info and tickets here.
Coming Up:
Monday with Wild About Birds
Monday, May 16 @ 3:30 PM at the Marine Discovery Center, 520 Barracuda Blvd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Join the Marine Discovery Center on a select Monday of each month to learn about the interesting world of raptors. Gina Holt, founder of Wild About Birds, Inc., will be at Marine Discovery Center for an hour-long program featuring some of the raptors that she cares for. Gina has been rescuing and rehabilitating birds for over 15 years and has the privilege of being able to showcase some of her rescued raptors to the public. During her hour, she will be discussing local bird species and educating visitors on the rescue stories of her various raptors.
The program will be held from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
This program is FREE and open to the public.
Welcome to Rockville 2022
- Address: 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Presented By: Daytona International Speedway
- Dates: May 19, 2022 – May 22, 2022
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Daytona International Speedway
- Price: Tickets start at $99.99, multi-day and VIP packages available
Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona Beach at Daytona International Speedway for four days, May 19-22, 2022, with the biggest lineup yet including: KISS, Korn, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, The Smashing Pumpkins, Breaking Benjamin, Megadeth, Jane’s Addiction, Papa Roach, Rise Against, Halestorm, In This Moment, Seether, Bush and many more. For more information including the full line up and ticket purchase, go to www.welcometorockvillefestival.com.