Join us this Winter for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran. The Bistro fare is inspired by Florida’s regional fruit stands and farmer’s markets, and emphasizes local produce, healthy proteins and artisanal specialty items.

On December 1st, 1973, GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS played their first show at The University of Delaware’s Lane Hall. Now, with 50 years of rock history, 15 million albums, and over 8,000 performances, they’re celebrating with the Bad All Over The World Tour. George Thorogood says, “We’ve never gone out of style, and our fans... More Info

Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: “Sound and Silence” with Hermitage Fellows Bill Bowers and Kavita Shah, Thursday, May 2, 6:30pm: We say a lot with our words, but in the hands of a gifted artist, the notes in between and the gestures underneath unlock even deeper expression. Hear from two such creators in “Sound and Silence” as part of... More Info

Join us at the Venice Art Center as we host the “South Sarasota County School Show”. The show includes artwork made by students from 19 participating elementary schools and high schools in the South Sarasota County. The high school award ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. The elementary school reception... More Info

The finale in the Jazz at Two series on May 3, features big band jazz with the Rodney Rojas Ensemble. Enjoy jazz standards, blues, bossa and favorites from the American Songbook from Rojas’s 10 piece band featuring many of the area’s best musicians.

THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA* continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing... More Info

Back to the ‘80s is a power-packed evening of the decade’s number-one songs, including Madonna’s “Material Girl,” Cyndi Lauper’s first smash hit, “Time After Time,” and “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News. Featuring the music of a multitude of iconic ‘80s stars—such as Queen, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, and... More Info

Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From an acorn that’s afraid to leave the tree to the transformative power of a peanut... More Info

Artist Series Concerts: Miró Quartet Daniel Ching, William Fedkenheuer, violin; John Largess, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello Sunday, May 5, 2024, 4:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 One of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets, Miró Quartet has been performing to sold out houses in the... More Info

For 75 years, students involved with the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Sailor Circus Academy have wowed audiences with feats of physical strength, grace and courage that might initially seem well beyond the abilities of performers so young. In “Origins,” patrons will be enthralled as students involved in the Red Troupe of the youth training... More Info