•Athens Theatre: Carl Bennett will present a John Denver Tribute at 7:30 p.m. at 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand.

Mr. Bennett has been described as the “real deal” when it comes to capturing Denver’s musical likeness. His amazing voice and style is remarkable and his playlist includes all the highlights from John Denver’s top hits.

Tickets are $35 for Preferred Reserved Seating and $30 for general reserved plus taxes and surcharges. For more information, call the box office at (386) 736-1500 or visit athensdeland.com.

•Daytona Beach Shores Food Trucks: Enjoy gourmet food served out of food trucks plus live music by Walker & Walker from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Shores Pavilion and McElroy Park, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. Admission is free. Participants should bring their own chairs. Plus there will be two cash bars offered by Flagler Tavern. For more information, call (386) 281-3000.

•Summer Concerts: The Sounds of Summer Concert series (formally known as the Summer Entertainment Series) will feature Ultimate Garth – Garth Brooks tribute, at 7:15 p.m. For more information, visit daytonabandshell.com.

•Athens Theatre: Entertainment Unlimited by Ted Fass Inc. will present the Premiere Chicago tribute band, Chicago Rewired, at 7:30 p.m. at 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. Chicago is one the longest running and most successful pop/rock groups in history with record sales topping 100 million. Chicago Rewired plays many of those songs, including “25 or 6 to 4,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard Habit To Break” and “You’re The Inspiration.”

Tickets are $35 for Preferred Reserved Seating and $30 for general reserved plus taxes and surcharges. For more information, call the box office at (386) 736-1500 or visit athensdeland.com.

•Mark Hodgson Band: The band will perform Saturday, Aug. 27 at Chef Papa's Cafe Dinner & Music at 156 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 for a four-course dinner and music. For a reservation for dinner and music, call (386) 253-5080.

•Star Spangled Summer Concert Series: The Daytona Beach Bandshell’s 2022 free concert series presented by Boardwalk Merchants and Friends of the Bandshell will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Highway to Hell, the Ultimate AC/DC tribute band. The Bud Light Lights Up Daytona fireworks display will be after the concert at about 9:45 p.m. over the ocean. For more information, visit bandshell.info or call (386) 253-0254.

•Food Truck Fiesta: Lake Helen will host a food trucks from 5-9 p.m. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen. For more information, visit lakehelen.org.

•Walk: AVA Happy Wanderers will host a 5K Ice Cream Walk at 7 p.m. at Tom Renick Park, 1565 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. Bring cash for ice cream along the route. For more information, call (386) 256-2160, (386) 214-3890 or visit happywanderersfl.org.

•Summer Concerts Series: New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services will present a concert from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. with Daniel “The Saxman” Fuqua, R&B/Pop, at the gazebo in Riverside Park, 105 S. Riverside Drive. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rain outs may be made up in September. For a complete schedule, visit mmpnsb.com or cityofnsb.com.

•Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach: “Exit Laughing” will be presented select nights Sept. 1 to 11 at 726 E. 3rd St, New Smyrna Beach. Production is directed by Gary Norris. Three aging southern ladies from Birmingham, Ala., have gathered for their first weekly card game since Mary, their fourth member, died. Then Mary shows up unexpectedly – in an urn. Tickets are $21 adults, $20 seniors and $11 children. For tickets, visit nsbplayers.org, call (386) 423-1246 or visit the box office from 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, or two hours prior to performance.

•Lake Helen: Throw Back Thursday Meals 2GO will be from 11 a.m.a.m.-2 p.m. at Massey James Youth Center, 364 Church St., Lake Helen. Meals cost $12 for main course, two sides or more, dessert and drink. Call to set up special delivery for those in need of assistance. Proceeds benefit Massey James Youth Center. For more information, call (386) 747-2814.

•Stetson University School of Music: A Guest Recital featuring Thomas Jostlein, horn, will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Lee Chapel in Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (386) 822-8950.

•Equestrian Fun Show: The West Volusia Saddle Club will host a fun show featuring barrels and poles from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at 321 Pleasant St., Lake Helen. Ages 2 and older may enter. For more information, visit lakehelen.org or westvolusiasaddleclub.com.

•Athens Theatre: Nightbird SWFL, The Ultimate Tribute to Stevie Nicks, a seven-piece orchestrated dynamic band featuring Angela Chang, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. The Southwest Florida-based band covers songs from Stevie Nicks early career with Fleetwood Mac to her solo career as an artist.

Tickets are $35 for preferred reserved seating and $30 general reserved seating plus taxes and surcharges. Box seats also are available. For more information, call the box office at (386) 736-1500 or visit athensdeland.com.

•Jazz in the Alley: A free, open air concert featuring The Alley Cats, a jazz quintet comprised of local students, and professional musicians, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Artisan Alley in downtown DeLand. Tables and chairs are provided for fans who are encouraged to bring their carry-out food and beverage from nearby establishments. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the nearby Artisan Alley Garage.

•Stetson University School of Music: A Guest Recital featuring Jill Felber, flute, and Dianne Frazer, piano, will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Lee Chapel in Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (386) 822-8950.

•Stetson University School of Music: Great Pianists at Stetson Series, featuring Artina McCain, will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Lee Chapel in Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (386) 822-8950.

•Daytona Playhouse: “Pippin” with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson will be performed select days Sept. 9-25 at 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach. There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Mr. Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. It is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Tickets are $25 for adult, $24 for seniors and $15 for youth. For more information, call (386) 255-2431 or daytonaplayhouse.org.

•End of Summer Bash: The City of Daytona Beach Shores will present this event from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Crabby Joe’s Deck & Grill on the Sun Glow Pier, 3701 S. Atlantic Ave.

Tickets are now on sale for $30 at the Shores Community Center or online at cityofdbs.org/calendar. For more information, call (386) 281-3000.

•Athens Theatre: DeLand Pride and The Absent Friends present Rocky Horror Picture Show With Shadow Cast from 8-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand.

The evening will consist of a pre-show featuring DeLand Pride and the Absent Friends (with emcee Robert Baldwin), the ever-popular 1975 20th Century Fox film, live shadow cast (in other words, costumed actors portraying the movie while it is being screened above), dancing, and audience participation (with call backs and prop bags).

Bags filled with audience participation props will be available to buy. Any unapproved props will be confiscated at the door. The show is not recommended for anyone under 18.

General seating will be $17 and audience participation prop bags will be $8 plus taxes and surcharges. For more information, call the box office at (386) 736-1500 or visit athensdeland.com.

•All Aboard Flea & Farmers Market: The market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday to Sunday at 5005 S. Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange, rain or shine. Free admission and free parking. More than 120 vendors. For more information and reservations, call (386) 523-3579 or visit allaboardmarket.com.

•American Legion Post 285: The post is open at 1 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Karaoke is 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Meals, open to the public, are 5-7 p.m. or until sold out Thursday and Friday. Bingo, open to the public, is at 2 p.m. Sunday. The post is at 4497 U.S. 1, Edgewater. For more information, call (386) 210-4926.

•Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market: The market is from 6-9 p.m. each Friday in Downtown DeLand and offers local, organic produce, plants, orchids and homemade breads. For more information, call (386) 589-3118.

•Bethune Farmers' Market: The School of Health Sciences at Bethune-Cookman University hosts the market from noon to 4 p.m. each Sunday. It is moving to Joe Harris Park at 315 Pearl St. More vendors are needed. For more information, email bcufarmersmarket@cookman.edu.

•Bluegrass Jam: The jam will be at 7 p.m. each Monday at the Rose Bay Campground, 5200 S. Nova Road, Port Orange. The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, call (386) 314-5255.

•The Casements: The former winter home of John D. Rockefeller is owned by the City of Ormond Beach and serves as a civic and cultural center. It is open for self-guided tours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. Large group tours are by appointment only. For more information, call (386) 676-3216 or visit thecasements.net.

•Chrome Divas of Daytona Beach: A national, ladies only motorcycle group, the Daytona Beach chapter meets from 11 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at Louie's Pizza, 1347 Beville Road, Daytona Beach. For more information email chromedivasofdaytonabeach@yahoo.com.

•Coronado/Mainland Shuffleboard Club: The club is now open to new members. Summer games start at 10 a.m. Monday to Friday. Year-round hours are 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Courts are at Flagler Avenue and Pine Street in New Smyrna Beach. For more information, call (386) 426-1289 or visit cmshuffleboard.org.

•Daughters of the American Revolution, Jane Sheldon Chapter: The group meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. Call for meeting location. For more information call (386) 426-1881 or visit fssdar.org.

•Daytona Beach Concert Band: The Daytona Beach Concert Band invites musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments to join practices from 7 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday at Central Baptist Church, 142 Fairview Ave. Daytona Beach. For information, email dbconcertband@gmail.com or call (386) 451-8708.

•Daytona Beach Metropolitan Bridge Club: The bridge club at Driftwood and Atlantic avenues in Daytona Beach offers lessons for beginners and games for intermediate players as well as experienced players. Sponsored and supported by The American Contract Bridge Association, participants learn a new a game or can sharpen their skills. For more information, visit bridgewebs.com/dmbc/ or call Martha Wirkutis, club manager, at (386) 414-3738.

•Daytona Beach Toastmasters Club: Meetings are at 6 p.m. each Monday virtually through Zoom. For more information or to join, call Richard Zicker at (386) 386 212-0702 or email rzicker@gmail.com.

•Daytona Flea and Farmers Market: The market is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1425 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach. For more information, visit daytonafleamarket.com.

•DeLand Bridge Club: The club is at 165 Deerfield Road. All levels welcome, no partner necessary. Bridge lessons are available. The cost is $6 for members, $8 for non-members. If you need a partner, call the day before. For more information, visit delandbridge.com or call (386)734-7170.

•DeLeon Springs Farm Swap: The authentic farm swap is from 7 a.m. to noon the first and third Saturdays of the month at Spring Garden Ranch, 900 Spring Garden Ranch Road. Family friendly and free to the public. For vendor information, visit deleonspringsfarmswap.com.

•Downtown Daytona Beach Farmers Market: The market is from 7 a.m. to noon each Saturday at Magnolia and Beach Streets in Daytona Beach.

•Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens: Enjoy a self-guided tour of the gardens and historic sugar mill ruins at 950 Old Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is free, but donations help take care of expenses. Visit dunlawtonsugarmillgardens.org for more information.

•Eagles 4242: Wednesdays are platter night from 5-7 p.m. and karaoke at 6 p.m. Thursdays are Quarters Up Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Fridays are Chair Pull at 4 p.m. Dinners are 5 p.m. to gone. Second and Fourth Saturdays Karaoke is at 6 p.m. First and Third Saturdays wings and fries are served from 5 to 7 p.m. at 132 W. Park Ave., No. 14, Edgewater. For more information, call (386) 427-9944. Sundays will have Texas Hold'em with food available to buy. Mondays will be card games at 1 p.m. Wednesdays will be Left Right Center Dice Game at 1 p.m. There is a small fee to play and all proceeds go to the Charity of the Month.

•Elks Lodge 1557: A sit-down dinner is from 5-7 p.m. Fridays with a Queen of Hearts game and a 50/50 drawing. All are welcome. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Card playing and lunch is served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday. Potluck Bingo with Power Ball is at 6 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Square Dancing Tuesday will be from 6-7:30 p.m. The lodge is at 820 W. Park Ave., Edgewater. For more information, call (386) 427-2512.

•Environmental Discovery Center: The center is open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, at 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach. Guests are limited to 10 people at one time. Admission is free. For more information, call (386) 615-7081.

•Gamble Place and Cracker Creek: At 1795 Taylor Road in Port Orange, Gamble Place offers self-guided tours Wednesday to Sunday. Cracker Creek one-hour eco tours are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday; two-hour private tours and group sunset cruises by reservation. For more information, call (386) 304-0778 or visit crackercreek.com.

•The Genealogical Society of Southeast Volusia County: The society meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month from September to June at the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. New members welcome. For more information, call (973) 380-4999.

•Holly Hill Historic Society Museum: Open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday at 1066 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Tour historic photographs and artifacts. View the five-time Emmy Award winning film "The Real McCoy." Free admission. For more information, call (386) 252-2339.

•Kiwanis Club of Southeast Volusia: Meets at noon every Wednesday at Hidden Lakes Golf Club, 35 Fairgreen Ave., New Smyrna Beach. For more information, call (386) 243-4476 or visit nsbkiwanis.com.

•Lake Helen Market in the Park: The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday at Blake Park, 437 N. Lakeview Drive.

•Lions Club of South Daytona: The club meets at 7 a.m. each Wednesday at Hannah's Family Diner, 968 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona. Visitors and persons interested in membership are welcome. For more information, email Carene Darcey, president, at cd5771@aol.com, call (386) 212-0871 or visit lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/club-locator/details?id=35548.

•Maine Connection II: The group has a luncheon every third Monday. Purely a fun social group with ties to the great state of Maine. Current residents, snowbirds and/or visitors are welcome. No membership fees. For more information, email conchy11joe@gmail.com or call (386) 236-9681.

•Marine Discovery Center: The center, a local nonprofit dedicated to teaching the public about the Indian River Lagoon, offers boat and kayak tours daily. Two-hour tours are led by certified naturalists who explain marine species along the way. The center is at 520 Barracuda Blvd., New Smyrna Beach. Facility hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (386) 428-4828 or visit marinediscoverycenter.org.

•Maryland Club: The club meets the third Wednesday each month at Golden Coral, 907 Taylor Road, Port Orange. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. with lunch after. Membership is $7.50 annually. The club also has a social activity each month. For more information, call (443) 243-8681.

•New Smyrna Beach Farmer’s Market: Each Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. vendors take their places in front of Old Fort Park in the Canal Street Historic District, 210 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach. For information, visit canalstreetnsb.com or call (404) 429-5524.

•Oak Hill Flea Market: The market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 351 N. U.S. 1, Oak Hill. For more information, call (386) 451-3799.

•Ormond Beach Farmers Market: The farmers market is open each Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 22 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. For more information, visit ormondbeachmainstreet.com.

•Ormond Beach Historical Society Welcome Center and Museum: The “Gateway to the Ormond Scenic Loop” features historical photographs, a 20-minute DVD and interpretive panels. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at 38 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. For more information, call (386) 677-7005 or visit ormondhistory.org.

•Ormond Beach Garden Club: The club meets from 9:30 a.m.-noon on the first Wednesday of each month, October to May at The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. For more information, call (203) 668-6413.

•Ponce Inlet Lighthouse: The lighthouse is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day at 4931 S Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. Admission is $6.95 adults, $1.95 children 3-11, 2 and younger free. For more information, call (386) 761-1821 or visit ponceinlet.org,

•Port Orange Elks Lodge: Bingo is Fridays at 5207 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Doors open 9 a.m. Game starts at 11 a.m. All proceeds support charities. For more information, call (386) 767-8572.

•Quilting: The City of Daytona Beach has a quilting group that meets from 1 to 4 p.m. each Tuesday at Yvonne Scarlet-Golden Cultural & Educational Center, 1000 Vine St. The program is only for adults and admission is free. For more information, call (386) 671-5782.

•Republican Club of Southeast Volusia County: Monthly luncheon meeting is at 11:45 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at Hidden Lakes Country Club, 35 Fairgreen Ave., New Smyrna Beach. The cost is $20 and reservations are required by emailing reservations.rcsvc@gmail.com or calling (386) 258-1991.

•SADY Class: Stay Alert & Defend Yourself, a free self defense and assault prevention class for women by the Holly Hill Police Department, meets monthly at Sica Hall, 1065 Daytona Ave. The class is for women 18 and older only. Liability waiver required. For a reservation, call (386) 248-9423.

•Sand Dollar Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America: The group will meet during the summer at informal stitch-in gatherings at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday at the New Smyrna Beach Library, the Third Thursday at Port Orange Library and the fourth Saturday at the Ormond Beach Library; schedule subject to change. The chapter will resume regular meetings in September. For more information, visit egausa.org, sunregionega.org or call (850) 377-5281.

•Scrabble Club: A Scrabble Club meets at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. New participants welcome. For more information, email smfrisino@yahoo.com.

•Southeast Volusia Democratic Club: The club hosts a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at a local restaurant. For more information or a reservation, text (407) 353-9444 or email barbeemars@gmail.com.

•Stetson Mansion: Historic tours will be offered from Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand. Tours will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Safety measures are in place. Tours are $30 for adults and $20 for 21 and younger. For more information, visit stetsonmansion.com.

•West Volusia Historical Society Complex: The complex at 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand, has limited access from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children under 11 and free for children under six. For more information, call (386) 740-6813, email delandhouse@msn.com or visit delandhouse.com.

•Volusia Woodworkers Guild: The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Adult Activity Center, 4790 Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange. There is no cost to attend or participate. The guild is sponsored by the City of Port Orange. This is a group of various woodworkers, such as boat builders, lathe turning, wood carving, furniture makers, intricate boxes. signs, musical instruments. The goal is to share ideas, techniques, problems and promote wood working. For more information, call (978) 621-3300 or (386) 562-2187.

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