🌅 Sunland Events Jan 16 - Jan 22

It’s Thursday, which means it’s events day! 🎉 Below, you’ll find a curated list of around 45 ish local events happening nearby. If I missed anything, just hit reply to this email, and I’ll make sure it gets added to tomorrow’s newsletter. (Be sure to click, read online or view full message, to not miss any events below)

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MLK Blood Drive
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Dreamland Park, 301 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Give the gift of life and honor Dr. King's legacy by donating blood.
👉 Learn More

MLK Wreath Laying Ceremony
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Dreamland Park, Fort Pierce, FL
Join the Eta Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha for this moving tribute featuring guest speakers, musical selections, and refreshments.
👉 Check It Out

2025 MLK Commemorative Award Breakfast
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 8:00 AM
📍 Treasure Coast Public Safety Atrium, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Celebrate community leaders at this special breakfast honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Tickets are $25.
👉 Get Tickets

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
📅 Monday, Jan 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Whispering Pines Park, 800 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with live music, food trucks, and engaging activities for all ages. Highlights include The Groove 2.0 and DJ D.A., 3D chalk art, and captivating demonstrations.
👉 Join the celebration and bring your family!

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
📅 Monday, Jan 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 MLK Blvd / 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL (from Avenue I to Quincy Avenue)
Honor the achievements of Dr. King with a meaningful parade celebrating equality and unity. A wonderful opportunity for the whole community to come together.
👉 Don’t miss this

Opening Reception: Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads
📅 Friday, January 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, 500 N Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL
Explore works by the Florida Highwaymen at this special gallery opening.
👉 Check It Out!

Peacock Arts Fest
📅 Saturday, January 18 - Sunday, January 19 | All Day
📍 Cool Beans Coffee House
Featuring over twenty curated local artisans showcasing art, candles, jewelry, and more.
👉 Discover Local Art

Project LIFT’s 2nd Annual Lumberjack Fest
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Project LIFT, 601 Atlantic Avenue, Fort Pierce
Enjoy live music, a bar, pie-eating contests, and a kid zone.
👉 Get Tickets Here

Mutt March
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Stuart Memorial Park, Stuart, FL
🐾 Join the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast for a fun-filled day featuring a “flea-less” market, costume contest, lure course, and more!
👉 Find Tickets Here

Men’s Cookout
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 477 SW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Enjoy great food, fellowship, and fun with the guys at Sunlight Community Church.
👉 Grab your spot!

Drum Circle
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 6:00 PM
📍 1028 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Experience a traditional drum circle and connect with the community.
👉 Don’t miss it!

Open Farm Day
📅 Tuesday, January 21 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
🐴 Explore the St. Lucie County 4-H Farm with self-guided tours, meet animals, and enjoy a fun educational experience for all ages.
👉 Learn More

Skate City Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
📅 Wednesday, January 22 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Whispering Pines Park, 800 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Celebrate the grand opening of Skate City, a refurbished roller and inline skate area.
👉 More details here!

Divas3 at The Lyric Theatre
📅 Thursday, January 16 | 7:00 PM
📍 The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL
🎤 Enjoy powerhouse voices performing classic hits by iconic divas from the 1960s through the 1990s.
👉 Get Tickets Here

Open Mic Night
📅 Friday, January 17 | 7:00 PM
📍 Cool Beans Brew
Doors open at 6:30 PM for sign-ups. Enjoy a creative evening with local artists.
👉 Join the Fun

Daughter of the Stars presented by the Hallstrom Planetarium
📅 Friday, Jan 17 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
✨ Experience celestial stories and constellation legends from North America. Tickets are just $7.
👉 Reserve your spot here!

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis at the Sunrise Theater
📅 Saturday, Jan 18 | 7:30 PM
📍 Sunrise Theater
An engaging performance honoring Elvis at the Sunrise Theater
👉 Experience Elvis

Sunrise City Bluegrass Jam
📅 Tuesday, Jan 21 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 411 N 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL
🎶 Jam out to live bluegrass tunes featuring some of South Florida's best artists at Pierced Ciderworks.
👉 Find more details here!

Square Grouper Fort Pierce Live Music Lineup

Brad Brock
📅 Thursday, January 16, 2025

Alive Beat
📅 Friday, January 17, 2025

Micah Scott
📅 Saturday, January 18, 2025

Chris Piquette Trio
📅 Saturday, January 18, 2025

Horton & The Good Noise
📅 Sunday, January 19, 2025

Jon Sills
📅 Monday, January 20, 2025

Josh Horton
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Jason Montero
📅 Wednesday, January 22, 2025

👉 Check Out the Full Lineup Here!

Ladies Night Out
📅 Thursday, January 16 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 44 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Half-off bottles of wine and a cozy lounge atmosphere.
👉 Plan Your Night

Dueling Pianos
📅 Friday, January 17 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Tail-Gators
A night of music, food, and drinks with a lively piano performance.
👉 Join the Fun

Soulful Saturday
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 44 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Relax with live soulful melodies at Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge.
👉 Feel the Vibes

East Harbor at the Square Grouper Ft. Pierce
📅 Saturday, Jan 18 | 8:00 PM
📍 Square Grouper, Ft. Pierce
A local favorite bringing energetic indie-rock vibes.
👉 Catch the Energy

Always Loretta (Tribute to Loretta Lynn) at the Sunrise Theater
📅 Sunday, Jan 19 | 7:00 PM
📍 Sunrise Theater
Celebrate the legacy of country icon Loretta Lynn with this heartfelt tribute.
👉 Celebrate the Legend

KOSMIC KULTURE FEST - JAMAICA
📅 Sunday, January 19 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Terra Fermata, Stuart, FL
Enjoy Jamaican food and reggae by INJOY and Royal Pains. Advance tickets are $6 or $9 at the door. Support CAREBAG with personal care donations for the homeless.
👉 Groove to Reggae

Olive Branch GreenMarket
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Pruitt Campus Library, 500 NW California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie
Shop local farmers, small businesses, and artisans at this outdoor market.
👉 Shop the Market

Farmer's Market Ft. Pierce
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
🥗 Visit Green Goddess Farms for fresh-cut microgreens and local produce. In-person savings and free delivery available!
👉 Find Out More

Vero Beach Farmers Market
🌱 Saturday, January 18 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Vero Beach, FL
Join the vibrant Vero Beach Farmers Market featuring fresh produce, local products, and live entertainment.
👉 Visit Their Page!

Tradition Neighborhood Market
📅 Sunday, January 19 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Port Saint Lucie, FL
🥗 Visit Tradition on Sunday’s for local produce, food, and energy.
👉 Find Out More

Tradition Fitness Thursdays
📅 Thursday, January 16 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Tradition Town Hall, Port St. Lucie, FL
Join this free cardio and toning session featuring Afro Beats, Hip-Hop, and Throwbacks.
👉 Join the workout!

December Book Club Meeting
📅 Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Wanderlust Book Boutique, 210-A N 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL
Discuss "My December Darling" by Lauren Asher at this cozy book club meeting.
👉 See More

Music Bingo @ Crabby's Dockside Ft. Pierce
📅 Thursday, Jan 16 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Crabby's Dockside, Fort Pierce, FL
🎶 Combine music trivia and bingo for a night of fun and excitement at Crabby's Dockside.
👉 Check it out here!

Open Mic at Cool Beans Brew
📅 Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM
📍 Cool Beans Brew, 1115 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
Doors open at 6:30 PM for artist sign-up. Come enjoy live performances and a great atmosphere.
👉 Get Details

Bingo Saturdays at Pierced Ciderworks
📅 Saturday, Jan 18 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 411 N 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL
🎉 Bingo fun at Pierced Ciderworks! Enjoy 3 plays for just $5 while supporting a great cause.
👉 Check it out here!

Kindergarten Round Up
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 9:00 AM
📍 2902 S. Jenkins Rd., Fort Pierce, FL
🎉 Bring your little ones to explore Independence Classical Academy and see how ICA can be a perfect fit for your family.
👉 Learn More

Sailfish Fort Pierce Bingo Night
📅 Monday, Jan 20 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 130 N 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL
🎉 Enjoy bingo fun with a free card for every beer or pizza purchased. Great for the whole family!
👉 Get more details here!

Pokémon League
📅 Wednesday, January 22 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 2717 Peters Rd, Fort Pierce, FL
Join the TCG Pokémon League Locals! Decks are available for new players.
👉 Check it out!

Bingo Wednesdays
📅 Wednesday, January 22 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Pierced Cider, Fort Pierce, FL
🍎 Spice up your midweek with Adult Style Bingo and a chance to win cider and swag.
👉 Check it out!

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