Ready for the weekend? Check out these fun things to do in Volusia-Flagler

Reggae will rule this weekend at Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, where the 4th Annual Reggae At the Rock music fest will showcase more than two dozen acts on two outdoor stages as well as other spots inside the beachfront hotel.

On Saturday, the headliner will be two-decade reggae veteran Josh Heinrichs, former lead singer of the internationally known reggae band Jah Roots. Since parting with that band in 2008, he has continued to release new music as a solo act. At Hard Rock, he’ll be performing with his own band.

On Sunday, genre-bending singer-songwriter Mike Pinto will perform with his band, offering material that melds vintage rock, reggae, ska and surf sounds.

Also on the bill throughout the weekend: Brothers Within, Cultivated Mind, DalWayne, Driftone, EarthKry, Fuakata, Kaya's Embrace, Mad Mellow, More Better Band, Nostaljah, Old City Dub, Part One Tribe, Propaganjah, Rik Jam, Rising Lion, Rockaz, SeedFromaTree, Syd Taylor, The Swell Smashers, The Trees Of Life, Tidal Theory, Unifya, Vibes Farm and ZeeCeeKeely.

There also will be DJ sets and live art performances by Artist Perego, Natasha Azari and others.

Doors open at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with music and festivities until 11 p.m.

Tickets range from $25 to $125 at Eventbrite.com, with a portion of proceeds going to benefit Kids Rock the Nation, an organization that donates musical instruments to schools and young aspiring musicians nationwide.

Funnyman Kevin James at Peabody

Comedian and actor Kevin James will bring his “Owls Don’t Walk” comedy tour to the World’s Most Famous Beach for a 7:30 p.m. performance Thursday at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.

James, of course, is best-known for his nine-year sitcom run as the star of the CBS prime-time hit “The King of Queens,” as well as an armload of movies and TV comedy specials.

“King of Queens” garnered James an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. It continues to be fairly inescapable in daily syndication nationwide.

Beyond the series, James also was the star and executive producer of “The Crew,” a Netflix comedy series set in the world of NASCAR. He’s now developing another comedy project for the network.

Tickets range from $39-$79 at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets at the Peabody box office at 600 Auditorium Blvd., in Daytona Beach. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For details, call 386-671-3462.

Beer in the spotlight in DeLand

If you’d like to toast the bustling craft beer scene hereabouts, here’s your chance:

The 15th Annual DeLand Craft Beer Festival will unfold from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, along Georgia Avenue, just west of Woodland Boulevard in Downtown DeLand.

In addition to beer tastings of more than 200 craft brews, the event also will feature live music and a food truck with culinary treats to accompany all the suds.

Tickets are $40 advance, $45 day of the event, plus fees, with proceeds to benefit the nonprofit MainStreet DeLand Association. There also are a limited number of VIP Experience tickets available for $70 that include early access, a swag bag of goodies and a four-pack to take home.

Visit mainstreetdeland.org for advance tickets and more information.

Celebrate Jewish heritage in Ormond Beach

An array of music, food vendors, kids’ activities, crafts and educational speakers will be featured at the Jewish Heritage Festival on Sunday at The Casements in Ormond Beach.

Presented by a nonprofit corporation funded by sponsorships and tax-deductible donations, the event — held every two years — is hailed by event organizers as especially important this year in the wake of the bloody war in Gaza and the continued presence of antisemitism in Volusia County and throughout Central Florida.

Highlights include kosher, deli-style and Mediterranean food, booths offering information on area Jewish organizations, speakers and exhibits including a Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Hall of Fame. For kids, activities include a Matza-making interactive demonstration, inflatables, face painting, a balloon artist, a petting zoo and the event’s popular camel rides.

Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Visit jewishheritagefestival.com for details.

In Flagler, a First Friday celebration

As time marches on, it’s time for another monthly First Friday party in Flagler Beach.

The free event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday at Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., in Flagler Beach.

It features free live music, crafts and food from local vendors, kids activities and a lovely beachside backdrop for a family-friendly celebration. Nearby businesses and museums will stay open late for the occasion. Go to visitflagler.com for details.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Things to do in Volusia-Flagler cover reggae, comedy cultural roots