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Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.
This weekend
See everythingChris Connolly Band
Marina Jack live music · 6:00 PM
Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Nov 15
Off the Page: Craig Johnson
1331 First St. · 3:00 PM
Chris Connolly Band
Marina Jack live music · 6:00 PM
David Foster & Katharine McPhee
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
The Distractions
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Lightning Jack Farmers Market Brunch
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
The Wandering Hours and Morgan Brake
WSLR + Fogartyville · 8:00 PM
Morning Paddle - Kayaking with Mote
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · 8:30 AM
Mote SEA Drop-In Science
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 10:30 AM
Off the Page: Anne E. Fernald and "Her Own Voice: Eight Women Who Rewrote Life and Art."
1001 S Tamiami Trail · 11:00 AM
Sophisticated Ladies
The Donelly Theatre · 2:00 PM
Sundays at The Bay featuring Clover's Revenge
The Bay Park · 4:30 PM
Zach Reagan
Marina Jack live music · 5:00 PM
Chamber Soirées: In The Mix
Sarasota Orchestra · 7:00 PM
Scott Curts
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Bayfront Gardens Tour
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Apr 26
Adult Coloring Group
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 10:30 AM
Pumpkin Pillow Workshop
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 10:30 AM
Wine and Floral Design at Selby Gardens with The Tailored Twig
Downtown Sarasota campus · 1:00 PM
Monday Matinee | Murder on the Orient Express
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 1:00 PM
Museum Architecture Walking Tour
Sarasota Art Museum · 1:00 PM
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 1:30 PM
Florida Lighthouses (new date)
1331 First St. · 2:00 PM
Adult Arts & Crafts: Anxious Adult Resin Projects
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 2:00 PM
Matter of Balance Fall series
1331 First St. · 2:00 PM
Teen Room
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 2:30 PM
Monday Game Nights: Video Game Night
100 Apex Road · 3:30 PM
Read Em and Eat
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 3:45 PM
Matt Dendy
Marina Jack live music · 5:00 PM
Jazz Jam SRQ
Selby Library · 5:30 PM
Mote-ivational Science Lecture: Dr. Jake Lasala
Venice Community Center · 6:00 PM
Off the Page: Phil Plait, "The Bad Astronomer"
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 6:00 PM
Ringling by the Bay
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Apr 19
Open Bar Comedy
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · 7:00 PM
Lisa Ridings Duo
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
The Y: Primetime+
The Bay Park · 7:30 AM
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 10:15 AM
Hula Hoops for Littles
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 10:30 AM
Words and Wiggles Storytime
1331 First St. · 11:00 AM
Peace Corps Day - Meet the Peace Corps!
Hamilton Center · 11:45 AM
Art at Noon | Eszter Sziksz
Sarasota Art Museum · 12:00 PM
Adult Arts & Crafts: Poinsettia Keychains
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 2:00 PM
Aloha Nui Hula Dancers
100 Apex Road · 3:00 PM
Craft Club
1331 First St. · 4:00 PM
Tinker Tuesday
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 4:00 PM
LEGO Club
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 4:00 PM
Tabletop Game Club
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 4:30 PM
Florida Environmental Film Festival
1331 First St. · 5:00 PM
Bri Rivera
Marina Jack live music · 5:00 PM
Uncorked
Sarasota Art Museum · 5:30 PM
Biribá Union
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota · 5:30 PM
Adult Craft After Dark
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 5:30 PM
Off the Page: The Highwaymen with author/photographer Gary Monroe
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 6:00 PM
AI and Society: Law, Health, and Consequences
Mildred Sainer Pavilion · 6:00 PM
Ron Feingold
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · 7:00 PM
Island Hoppers Duo
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Gallery Talks
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through May 18
Botanical Paint & Print
Downtown Sarasota campus · 8:00 AM
Your Wednesday Playdate
Sarasota Art Museum · 10:00 AM
Creation Station Appointments
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 10:00 AM
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 10:15 AM
Socrates Cafe
1331 First St. · 10:30 AM
Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab
1331 First St. · 10:30 AM
Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 10:30 AM
Highlights Tour
Sarasota Art Museum · 11:00 AM
Creation Station Appointment
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 11:30 AM
In-Person Writer's Circle
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 1:00 PM
Workshop Wednesdays - Drawing with Dean: How to Fill a Sketchbook
2801 Newtown Blvd. · 3:00 PM
Off the Page: Phyllis Biffle Elmore
100 Apex Road · 4:00 PM
Creation Station: Watercolor Greeting Cards
1331 First St. · 4:00 PM
Ryan Faraday
Marina Jack live music · 5:00 PM
AniCom Club
1331 First St. · 5:30 PM
Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series
1331 First St. · 5:45 PM
Drink and Draw Sarasota
WSLR + Fogartyville · 6:00 PM
Dance at The Bay: Dancing with Donald
The Bay Park · 6:30 PM
Joseph's Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Jan 6
Al Ernst
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · Through Nov 22
Tumbleweed
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Singin' in the Rain
Asolo Repertory Theatre (FSU Center for the Performing Arts) · Through Jan 2
Kimberly Akimbo
Florida Studio Theatre · Through Jan 3
Floyd Nation Inner Light Tour
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Open Mic Night
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · 9:00 PM
No Cinema at The Bay
The Bay Park · 12:00 AM
French Conversation and Culture Group
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 10:15 AM
Storytime Adventures
100 Apex Road · 10:30 AM
Creation Station Adult Lab: No Sew Fabric Tree
1331 First St. · 1:00 PM
GG Tech Nav Donna Brown
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 1:00 PM
Art on Film | Love, Cecil
Sarasota Art Museum · 2:00 PM
Cookbook Club | Carla Lalli Music
7112 Curtiss Avenue · 2:00 PM
Knit and Crocheting
100 Apex Road · 2:30 PM
Scott Curts
Marina Jack live music · 5:00 PM
Asian Film and Talk Series - Incendies
Soo Bong Chae Auditorium · 6:00 PM
The Audience
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Nov 20
Aloha Sharks
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
North State Grass
WSLR + Fogartyville · 7:00 PM
Little Sprouts Club
Downtown Sarasota campus · 5:30 AM
Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)
The Bay Park · 9:00 AM
Moderns that Matter: The Bay Architecture Tour
Chidsey Library Building · 10:00 AM
Rafael "Ruffus" Silva
Jazz Club of Sarasota · 2:00 PM
Mote's 4th Annual Reef Revival Fest 2026
Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina · 5:00 PM
FREE All Abilities Dance Workshop: Street/Hip Hop
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 5:30 PM
Mystical Visions
Marina Jack live music · 6:00 PM
Sarasota Ballet: Program Two
Sarasota Ballet (venue per program) · Through Nov 21
The KLICK Band
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman
WSLR + Fogartyville · 8:00 PM
Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 9:30 AM
Family Dip Netting
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · 10:00 AM
Ceviche Demo
Sarasota Farmers Market · 10:30 AM
Air & Ice: Circus & Ice Skating
Sailor Circus Arena · 1:00 PM
Vere Hill
Marina Jack live music · 6:00 PM
Nilson Matta, Brazilian Voyage Quartet
The Graham · 7:00 PM
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Breakfast with the Sharks
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 8:00 AM
Lucille "Sweets" Preston: Flash Acts in Black Vaudeville
Glenridge Performing Arts Center · 2:00 PM
94 Strings
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota · 4:00 PM
The Barker Project
WSLR + Fogartyville · 7:00 PM
ROCKY in Concert
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Open Mic Series at The Sandbox
WSLR + Fogartyville · 7:00 PM
After Hours | Soul Sensations
Sarasota Art Museum · 5:30 PM
CoPilots
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving
The Bay Park · 12:00 AM
Sue & The Survivors
Mattison's City Grille live music · 8:00 PM
Guppies Getaway
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 8:00 AM
Santa Jaws at Mote SEA
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 9:30 AM
Alan Grant Band
Mattison's City Grille live music · 7:00 PM
Paul Farahvar
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · Through Nov 29
Deck the Halls
Florida Studio Theatre · Through Dec 24
It's a Blunderful Life
Florida Studio Theatre · Through Dec 19
Sundays at The Bay featuring Grace Burke & Gannon Torrella (NEW!)
The Bay Park · 4:30 PM
Directors Tour
Sarasota Art Museum · 1:00 PM
Igor Turin | Jewish Theatre of the World
Sarasota Art Museum · 7:00 PM
The Bodyguard
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Through Dec 2
Len Pierro Quintet - Music of Stan Getz and Sonny Rollins
John C. Court Cabaret · 7:30 PM
The End of Families?
Mildred Sainer Pavilion · 6:00 PM
New College Internship Symposium
New College of Florida public events · 3:30 PM
Creative Practice: Foam and Ink Printmaking
Art Center Sarasota · 5:30 PM
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Asolo Repertory Theatre (FSU Center for the Performing Arts) · Through Jan 3
Ben Bankas
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · Through Dec 3
A Motown Christmas
The Donelly Theatre · 7:30 PM
Opening Reception: Annual Juried Members Show
Art Center Sarasota · 5:00 PM
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Dec 4
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Keven Aland & Hot Club SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota · 2:00 PM
Sugar Magnolia A Grateful Tribute to Bobby Weir
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · Through Dec 6
SCDE in Evelyn Scrooge
Sarasota Contemporary Dance · Through Dec 5
Preview Day
New College of Florida public events · 9:30 AM
Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · 9:30 AM
Family Art Making
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · 10:00 AM
Holiday Sidewalk Sale
Art Center Sarasota · 10:00 AM
Masterworks: Tchaikovsky and Strauss
Sarasota Orchestra · Through Dec 6
Sarasota Holiday Parade
Sarasota Holiday Parade · 7:00 PM
A Visit with Santa
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · 7:00 PM
Artists on Art: Photography Peer Critique
Art Center Sarasota · 10:30 AM
Curator's Tour | Precession Through Glass
Sarasota Art Museum · 1:00 PM
Jazz Education
Selby Library · 5:30 PM
Pete Carney Quartet - From Memphis to Chitown to Motown
John C. Court Cabaret · 7:30 PM
Stroller Tours and Messy Art for Babies
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · 10:30 AM
Inside the Art World
Sarasota Art Museum · 11:00 AM
PROJECT Trio Returns
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota · 5:30 PM
Juror Critique with Alissa Silvers
Art Center Sarasota · 4:00 PM
From CEO to the Age of AI: Leadership Lessons and a Look Ahead
Mildred Sainer Pavilion · 6:00 PM
The Bully Pulpit
Florida Studio Theatre · Through Feb 14
Great Escapes: Happy Holley Days
Sarasota Orchestra · Through Dec 13
Mr Showtime
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · 7:00 PM
Holiday Splendor
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · 5:00 PM
Between the Lines Jr.
The Crossings at Siesta Key · Through Dec 13
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:30 PM
SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 2:00 PM
Scotty Wright Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota · 2:00 PM
Murals in Motion
Rosemary District · Through Dec 13
New Works Play Lab with FSU Asolo Conservatory
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Dec 12
The Nutcracker in Venice
Sarasota Ballet (venue per program) · Through Dec 12
El espíritu de la Navidad: A Journey through Latin America
CreArte Latino · 7:00 PM
Pine View Jazz Band
Glenridge Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM
Christmas At The Market
Sarasota Farmers Market · 7:00 AM
Oceanography Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program)
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · 1:00 PM
Key Largo Boat Parade Watch Party
Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina · 6:30 PM
Junior Ranger Saturdays
Log Pavilion · Through Aug 14
Outlander In Concert
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Free Second Sundays
Sarasota Art Museum · 11:00 AM
Jingle Bell Jive
Glenridge Performing Arts Center · 2:00 PM
Allman Betts Family Revival: A DECADE OF REVIVAL
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour 2026
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 7:00 PM
Bermuda Mavericks
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · 7:00 PM
Anthony Rodia
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre · Through Dec 17
Lifted in Song
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota · 11:00 AM
Jazz Thursday | The Barker Project
Sarasota Art Museum · 5:00 PM
Jazz at SAM
Sarasota Art Museum · 5:30 PM
On now: exhibits and runs
Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond
Florida Studio TheatreMurder, She Improvised
Florida Studio TheatreAmerican Rebels
Florida Studio TheatreRingling Reflections
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)As Earth is to Sky
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Canvas City
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Acquisitions in Photography: 2020 to 2025
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Ringling Legacy Tour
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Community Gallery
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Tour
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)ROAR! A free storytime
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Coming up at The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)
Ringling Reflections
As Earth is to Sky
Canvas City
Acquisitions in Photography: 2020 to 2025
The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling
Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens
Ringling Legacy Tour
Community Gallery
Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky
Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Tour
ROAR! A free storytime
Bayfront Gardens Tour
Close by, in Bradenton, Siesta Key
Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Voices of Valor
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
SCF Music Presents Luck Be a Lady
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2026 Siesta Key Holiday Parade and Santa Visit
Avenida del Mare and Beach Road
SCF Music Presents Holiday Baroque: Featuring Handel's Messiah
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
Manatee Community Concert Band Presents A Very Merry Band-Tastic Holiday
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
Teacher of the Year Gala
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce community events
50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce community events
Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Horizons: A Musical Journey
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
Sun Events Presents Bee Gees Now!
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
Sun Events Presents 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
Manatee Community Concert Band Presents Swing into Spring!
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)
SCF Music Presents Sing with Joy!
State College of Florida Performing Arts (Neel PAC)Places in Sarasota
- Van Wezel Performing Arts HallPerforming arts hall · 52 coming up
- McCurdy's Comedy TheatreComedy club · 51 coming up
- Sarasota County Libraries (Sarasota branches)Public library · 50 coming up
- Circus Arts ConservatoryCircus arts · 40 coming up
- Westcoast Black Theatre TroupeTheater · 39 coming up
- Sarasota OperaOpera house · 37 coming up
- Sarasota Art MuseumMuseum · 36 coming up
- The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art)Museum · 29 coming up
- Mote Marine Laboratory & AquariumAquarium · 25 coming up
- Mattison's City Grille live musicRestaurant with live music · 17 coming up
- The Bay ParkPark · 16 coming up
- Jazz Club of SarasotaMusic presenter · 15 coming up
- Sarasota Contemporary DanceDance company · 12 coming up
- Florida Studio TheatreTheater · 11 coming up
- New College of Florida public eventsCollege · 10 coming up
- Art Center SarasotaArt center · 8 coming up
- Glenridge Performing Arts CenterTheater · 8 coming up
- Marina Jack live musicRestaurant with live music · 8 coming up
- Artist Series Concerts of SarasotaMusic presenter · 6 coming up
- Sarasota OrchestraOrchestra · 6 coming up
- WSLR + FogartyvilleCommunity radio and music room · 6 coming up
- Asolo Repertory Theatre (FSU Center for the Performing Arts)Theater · 5 coming up
- Sarasota Jewish TheatreTheater company · 5 coming up
- The Sarasota BalletBallet company · 5 coming up
- The Players Centre for Performing ArtsCommunity theater · 4 coming up
- The Sarasota PlayersCommunity theater · 4 coming up
- Theatre OdysseyCommunity theater · 4 coming up
- Marie Selby Botanical GardensBotanical garden · 3 coming up
- Sarasota Farmers MarketFarmers market · 2 coming up
- CreArte LatinoCultural center · 1 coming up
- Friends of Myakka River (Myakka River State Park)State park · 1 coming up
- Sarasota Holiday ParadeAnnual parade · 1 coming up
- Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast SanctuaryAnimal sanctuary
- La Musica Chamber MusicChamber music presenter
- Sarasota Film FestivalFilm festival
- Urbanite TheatreBlack box theater
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