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Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Florida Environmental Film Festival
1331 First St. · 5:00 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
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: 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
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
Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series
1331 First St. · 5:45 PM
Drink and Draw Sarasota
WSLR + Fogartyville · 6:00 PM
Joseph's Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell
The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) · Through Jan 6
No Cinema at The Bay
The Bay Park · 12:00 AM
Creation Station Adult Lab: No Sew Fabric Tree
1331 First St. · 1:00 PM
Art on Film | Love, Cecil
Sarasota Art Museum · 2:00 PM
Knit and Crocheting
100 Apex Road · 2:30 PM
Asian Film and Talk Series - Incendies
Soo Bong Chae Auditorium · 6:00 PM
Moderns that Matter: The Bay Architecture Tour
Chidsey Library Building · 10:00 AM
Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 9:30 AM
Family Dip Netting
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · 10:00 AM
Guppies Getaway
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 8:00 AM
Santa Jaws at Mote SEA
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 9:30 AM
Directors Tour
Sarasota Art Museum · 1:00 PM
Igor Turin | Jewish Theatre of the World
Sarasota Art Museum · 7:00 PM
The End of Families?
Mildred Sainer Pavilion · 6:00 PM
Creative Practice: Foam and Ink Printmaking
Art Center Sarasota · 5:30 PM
Opening Reception: Annual Juried Members Show
Art Center Sarasota · 5:00 PM
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
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
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
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
SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops
Mote Science Education Aquarium · 2:00 PM
Murals in Motion
Rosemary District · Through Dec 13
Free Second Sundays
Sarasota Art Museum · 11:00 AM
On now: exhibits and runs
Ringling 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)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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