Classic rock, classic cars, stand-up comedy top weekend options in Volusia/Flagler
Whether you’re into classic cars, classic rock, stand-up comedy or taking a stroll, there’s something fun that covers your niche this weekend in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Here are five options for fun things to do:
Rock tributes at the Bandshell
The popular weekly lineup of tribute-band concerts continues this weekend at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.
Here’s what’s on tap:
On Friday, Sir Jac, a Prince tribute act, will be featured at the weekly “Sounds of Summer” concert series sponsored by the City of Daytona Beach.
General admission for the 7:15 p.m. show is free, with VP tickets available for $15. Visit daytonabandshell.com for more details.
On Saturday, the Bandshell will host another of the weekly “Star Spangled Summer” concert series shows featuring Absolute Queen, an aptly named Queen tribute band. The 7:15 p.m. concert will be followed by fireworks over the beach at 9:45.
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General admission to the show is free, with VIP tickets available for $15. Visit daytonabandshell.com for more information.
Classic cars in the spotlight
On almost any weekend in Central Florida, it's possible to find a showcase for classic muscle and collectible cars. This weekend, you can get your fix at the monthly Lost Lagoon classic car show on Sunday at Lost Lagoon Wings & Grill, 2004 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach.
The event rolls from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. It’s free admission for spectators. The event also features door prizes, a 50/50 charity raffle and a DJ offering car-cruising music. Visit carcruisefinder.com for details.
Laughs at the museum
Stand-up comedy will be in the spotlight at Bonkerz Comedy Night on Friday at the Root Family Auditorium at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts & Sciences.
This edition of the ongoing comedy showcase will feature Chicago-bred comic Brian Aldridge, who arrives with a list of credits that include TV exposure on Comedy Central’s “Up Next,” as well as spots on Fox’s “Laughs” and “Trial By Laughter” shows.
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On the road, Aldridge has opened shows for such stars as Dave Chappelle, Carlos Mencia, Chelsea Handler, Bill Burr and Damon Wayans.
Be advised that Aldridge touts his act as “reformed frat-boy” humor, so this performance is recommended for ages 18 and older.
Admission is $15 for museum members, $17 for non-members. Advanced purchase of tickets for the 6:30 p.m. show is recommended by calling 386-255-0285 or visiting moas.org.
Go for a walk — with others
You can meet new friends on a walk this weekend in Daytona Beach.
On Sunday, the Happy Wanderers Walking Club of Port Orange will be hosting a pair of morning walks along the sand and into the downtown tourist district of Daytona Beach.
There will be two group walks sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association departing from Sun Splash Park at 611 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach: one is a 5K (3.1 miles), the other an 11K (6.8 miles).
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the Sun Splash parking lot. Cost is $3 for participants age 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walkers can stick with a group or walk at your own pace. Maps and directions are provided for the routes.
The walk is rated as flat and moderate in difficulty, as a significant portion is on the hard-packed beach sand. There’s also a walk along the sidewalks on State Road A1A that’s suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Visit happywanderersfl.org for more information.
Art Walk in Flagler County
You can combine art, shopping and strolling at Pep’s Art Walk, the monthly arts and crafts showcase outside JT’s Seafood Shack at 5224 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. in Palm Coast.
The event runs from noon-5 p.m. Saturday. It features an array of vendors, selling hand-crafted work that ranges from salt scrubs to wooden surfboards, home décor, paintings, blown glass, clothing, recycled art and jewelry.
There also will be music, food, drinks, raffles, face painting and other activities to set the mood.
Visit visitflagler.com for details.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: From concerts to art walk, plenty of Volusia-Flagler weekend options
