Good morning, Sunland!

It's Thursday! And stay dry! Also, I know the rain is supposed to clear tomorrow, but just double check events going into the weekend. I've seen a couple earlier this week get cancelled last minute.

Ja'Min Devon

Ja'Min Devon

Founder & Publisher, Sunland News

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🔎  Don’t Miss This: Events that are unique

Friday, April 10

  • 🎸 Emo Night 772 – All-ages emo night with sad bangers and scream-alongs at Priscilla's Oasis on Orange, 223 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce. | 10 PM | $5 cover | Details

Saturday, April 11

  • 🎤 772 Sunrise City Cypher – Live hip-hop cypher presented by RICKYRx at Priscilla's Oasis on Orange, 223 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce. | $8 presale / $10 door

  • 🛍️ Moonlight Market – Monthly market featuring local artisans, artists, and small businesses with food and drinks from The Hollow Cafe at 10110 S US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. | 5–9 PM | Free | Details

  • 🎵 Let's Hang On! – Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at The Lyric Theatre, Stuart. | 7 PM | Ticketed | Get Tickets

  • 😂 Florida's Funniest Comedian Contest ft. Claude Stuart – 15 comedians compete for Florida's funniest title, headlined by veteran comedian Claude Stuart at Sunrise Theatre Black Box, Fort Pierce. | Ticketed | Get Tickets

  • 📚 The Midnight Dreary's Grand Reopening – Bookstore grand reopening with author signings, blind date book game, prize wheel, and $100 gift card raffle at 10939 S US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie. | 10 AM–2 PM | Free | Details

  • 🐞 Ladybug Launch at The Gardens – Free family event with ladybug release, storytime, coloring, temporary tattoos, photo booth, and live entertainment at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie. | 10 AM–12 PM | Free (donations welcome) | Details

  • 🌸 Spring Fling 2026 – Bounce houses, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, free ice cream, local vendors, DJ, and two egg hunts at Fort Pierce Beauty Academy, 3028 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce. | 10 AM–2 PM | Free | Details

  • 🏈 Fort Pierce Bengals UFLX Week 8 – Fort Pierce Bengals take on the opposition in a UFLX Week 8 home game, live on Brevard Sports Network. | Kickoff 6 PM | Details

Sunday, April 12

  • 🎨 Melbourne Toy & Comic Con – Spring toy and comic con with 60+ vendors, celebrity guests, costume contest, panels, and trivia at 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. | 10 AM–5 PM | $10 (Kids 10 & under free) | Details

Tuesday, April 14

  • 🤼 Little Mania Mini Wrestling at Blue Iguana – Mini wrestling event with ladder dives, trash can slams, and championship action at Blue Iguana Sports Grill, 6634 S US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. | Doors 6:30 PM, Show 8–10 PM | 21+ | From $28 | Get Tickets

Saturday, April 11

  • 🦞 8th Annual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival – Two-day festival celebrating Louisiana food, music, and culture with crawfish boil, jambalaya, gumbo, and live entertainment at Abacoa Amphitheater, Jupiter. | Apr 11–12, 10 AM–10 PM | From $5 (Kids 12 & under free) | Get Tickets

  • 🌺 Botanical Fest Downtown Melbourne – 10th Annual botanical festival with 60+ vendors showcasing flowers, plants, garden essentials, local art, and food at 1900 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne. | 8 AM–4 PM | Free | Details

Community Event

NAACP Freedom Fund Event — Boots on the Ground

📅 Saturday, April 11 · 5:00PM  |  📍 Hobe Sound Farmer's Market, 1425 SE Bridge Rd

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🌙 ❤️ Date Night (& Day) Ideas: Perfect for an
evening with your loved one

Thursday, April 9

  • 🎵 Let's Hang On! – Tribute to the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at The Lyric Theatre, Stuart. | 7 PM | Ticketed | Get Tickets

Saturday, April 11

  • 🎷 Soulful Saturdays featuring BStew Jazz Trio – Evening of velvet soul and smooth jazz with live music, cocktails, savory dinner plates, and desserts at Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge, 44 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach. | 7–10 PM | $35 food & beverage minimum | RSVP

Wednesday, April 15

  • Jackie Robinson Celebration Game – Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Palm Beach Cardinals on Jackie Robinson Day; proceeds benefit United Way of Indian River County at Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Vero Beach. | Gates 5 PM, First Pitch 6:42 PM | $12 | Get Tickets

  • 🎵 Luther After Dark – The Luther Vandross Tribute Experience – Smooth soul, live sax, handcrafted desserts and cocktails in a candlelit setting at Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge, 44 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach. | 7–10 PM | $35 food & beverage minimum | RSVP

🛍️ Markets & Community Events: Browse, shop, and support local vendors with handcrafted goods, fresh produce, and unique finds.

Thursday, April 9

  • 🛍️ Live Markets at Encore at Tradition – Local makers market with artisan breads, handmade goods, and more at Encore at Tradition, 8500 America Walks Blvd, Port St. Lucie. | 4–7 PM | Free | Details

  • 🤝 Nation Wide Day of Second Chances Job Fair – Job fair connecting candidates with hiring managers; free coaching and resources available at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 800 Avenue C, Fort Pierce. | 10 AM–1 PM | Free | Details

👥 Social & Community: Great for networking, family fun, and community events.

Friday, April 10

  • 🎶 Islander's Grill 49 Takeover – DJ X Seven from Los Duros 772PSL and Puerto Rican Entertainment at Blue Iguana Sports Grill, 6634 US-1, Port St. Lucie. | Ticketed | Details

Saturday, April 11

  • 🧹 Caring Community Cleanup Day – Annual neighborhood cleanup with free breakfast, lunch, exhibitors, and raffle prizes at City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie. | 7:30 AM–12 PM | Free | Register

  • 🌴 Family Fun Fair 2026 – Celebrate Fantastic Florida – Crafts, games, live entertainment, concessions, and early learning resources; first 250 kids get a free bag and book at Havert L. Fenn Center, Fort Pierce. | 4 hr | Free | Details

Tuesday, April 14

  • 🤝 Fort Pierce Networking Breakfast – Monthly chamber networking breakfast at Gator Trace Golf & Country Club, Fort Pierce. | 8:15 AM | $17 | RSVP

Wednesday, April 15

  • Jackie Robinson Celebration Game – Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Palm Beach Cardinals on Jackie Robinson Day; proceeds benefit United Way of Indian River County at Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Vero Beach. | Gates 5 PM, First Pitch 6:42 PM | $12 | Get Tickets

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