Get ready for an electrifying performance as Paramore takes the stage in Sarasota. Known for their energetic blend of pop-punk and alternative rock, Paramore has been a powerhouse in the music scene for over a decade. With chart-topping hits like “Misery Business,” “Ain’t It Fun,” and “Still Into You,” the band has captivated fans with their... More Info

Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone is a multi-talented entertainer who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of 15, he achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary ’60s pop band Herman’s Hermits. Join us for a concert of his classic hits which ultimately sold over 60 million recordings including 14... More Info

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s final Young Artist Program showcase of the 2023-2024 season will feature Troupe member and powerhouse vocalist Charlie “CJ”... More Info

Two brothers pull off a bank heist. But their escape plan through an executive washroom hits an unexpected snag when a young woman, a cop, and a hostage show up. What ELSE could go wrong? The steal gets stopped in this comic romp that explodes in hilarious, high-energy shenanigans…with a little romance thrown in.

It’s 1951 in Nashville. Country music legend Billy Mason is on the eve of his retirement. Can his soft-spoken son, Joe, step into the spotlight and carry on his legacy? When Joe joins forces with an unlikely pair—a budding songwriter and a rodeo tailor on a mission—a revolution is born, and country music is changed forever. Featuring music... More Info

Opera Houses: Musical Landscapes of Power May 21, 10-11:30 am Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 $15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org Explore the fantastic designs of opera houses throughout the world. Milan’s Teatro alla... More Info

Welcome to the soulful sounds of the Matthew Frost Band, where Alternative Blues, Soul, Rock, and Fusion collide to create a musical experience like no other. Hailing from the vibrant city of Sarasota, FL, we are a dynamic quartet comprised of Matthew Frost on vocals and keyboards, Barry holding down the bass, Josh unleashing the guitar magic, and... More Info

“Visualizing Culture” with Hermitage Fellows Diana Al-Hadid, Raven Chacon, and Candice Hopkins, Thursday, May 23, 6:30pm: Art, no matter the medium, helps to make abstract concepts like culture and broad historical narrative a palpable, personal experience. Engaging directly with this idea through her work currently on display at the Sarasota... More Info

“A Piano Performance: Sonata in Memoriam Lloyd Arriola” with Hermitage Fellow Robert Pound, Friday, May 24, 5:30pm: A chance encounter at the Metropolitan Opera in 2015 with Lloyd Arriola, a Juilliard-trained pianist, sparked a conversation for a commission to be composed by Hermitage Fellow Robert Pound. Something ambitious, evocative, and... More Info

Each week’s project is inspired by the works of art currently on display in the museum’s galleries. Kids of all ages, accompanied by their families or caregivers, are invited to drop in and join in the fun. All materials are included.