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SAT
August
23
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Sarasota Youth Opera Family Day – A Free Fun-Filled Introduction to Opera! Saturday August 23 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Sarasota Opera House | 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota FL 34236 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – No Tickets Required Discover the magic of ...

MON
August
25
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Welcome to the IPP Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch Professionals Connection Experience! Join us on Mondays (except Holidays) at 12:20 PM for an exciting connection experience, where you can connect with like-minded people. We are temporarily ...

WED
August
27
12:00 AM

The Love Vault is pleased to announce it's Singles Sunrise Soiree to be held on August 27, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Sarasota. Enjoy the beautiful sunset, while meeting interesting single people. Whether you are there to meet new ...

WED
August
27
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Calling all singles, come and join us for a Singles Sunset Soiree on August 27, to be held at the downtown Sarasota Embassy Suites. Early bird tickets will be available on EventBrite.

FRI
August
29

Join us for the jammin' Labor Day Parties! BACARDI TAKEOVER! ADVANCE: $10.00 AT THE DOOR: $15.00 /Friday/ 6pm-1am - Free Event (Not a Pool Party) Live Music + DJ Joey Grey Goose Sampling 7pm-9pm /Saturday/Sunday/Monday/ 12pm-6pm - $10 advance ...

FRI
August
29
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

join us at 99 Bottles in Downtown Sarasota for an old school craft beer promo event: KEEP THE PINT NIGHT with Parish Brewing Company! There will be a few special beers on tap for you to enjoy and a free Parish Brewing pint glass for you to keep* ...

FRI
August
29
7:00 PM - 7:05 PM

Insurance worker C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) lends his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses to use for extramarital affairs. When his manager Mr. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray) begins using Baxter's apartment in exchange for promoting him, Baxter is ...

SAT
August
30 31
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ben, a staff member at 99 Bottles, has perfected his BBQ Beef Brisket and is staying up through the night to smoke some meat for all of you to enjoy! So come out and enjoy Ben's BBQ Beef Brisket on a bagel sandwich! Available on Saturday from 9am-2pm ...

SAT
August
30
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

GRASSROOTS POP-UP MEET 🚗✨ We’re keeping it raw and affordable. Assemble your crew and roll out in caravans/convoys to this spot! This meet leads into our last Winterfest, and we’d love your support. ENTRY ✅ (Paid for by Cash or Cash App No Tickets) • ...

SUN
August
31
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Inspired by Gene Kelly’s iconic work in Hollywood, Starstruck, winner of the 2022 Best Dance Film Award at the National Dance Awards, brings an immersive, theatrical experience, in which audiences around the world can escape with us to the glamour and ...

MON
September
8
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Welcome to the IPP Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch Professionals Connection Experience! Join us on Mondays (except Holidays) at 12:20 PM for an exciting connection experience, where you can connect with like-minded people. We are temporarily ...

MON
September
8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

99 Bottles has partnered with Chef Jeremy Davis from Tamiami Trail Catering to present a Beer & Food Pairing Event! This will be a ticketed event, limited to just a maximum of 20 guests. Tickets will cost 80.00 per person (includes tax & gratuity!) 99 ...

THU
September
11
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Inspired by Artists Series: Picasso & Prosecco “I begin with an idea and then it becomes something else.” Come make a painting inspired by Spanish cubist artist Pablo Picasso! Using watercolor paints, Lisa Frechette creates an environment for ...

THU
September
11
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ready to share the heart of Isaiah 117 House with your community?  Join us for our upcoming Storytelling Workshop – a powerful opportunity for anyone interested in getting involved!  At this interactive workshop, you'll learn how ...

FRI
September
12
7:00 PM - 8:58 PM

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges), live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating local beauty, Jacy (Cybill Shepherd), while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife, Ruth (Cloris ...

SUN
September
14
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A brand-new community tradition is beginning in Palmetto! The North River Community Market in partnership with the Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa will make its grand debut on Sunday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at “The Yard” at the Palmetto ...

SUN
September
14
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos, in a new staging directed by Matthias Hartmann. Presented by the Maggio Musicale Festival in June 2022, this acclaimed production under award-winning conductor Daniele Gatti features a cast led by Markus Werba, ...

MON
September
15
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Welcome to the IPP Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch Professionals Connection Experience! Join us on Mondays (except Holidays) at 12:20 PM for an exciting connection experience, where you can connect with like-minded people. We are temporarily ...

TUE
September
16
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dr. Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D., internationally renowned physician, scientist and educator will speak at Senior Friendship Centers as part of its new BeWell! Lecture Series on Sept. 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. He will speak on "Navigating Personal Wellness ...

WED
September
17
THU
September
18
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet featured Artists on display until the end of October, 2025. During this event held in the gallery lounge, they will be interviewed and share stories of their work. Have you been curious about their process details and background? Ask questions and ...

THU
September
18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Let's raise some money for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation and have some fun doing it! On Thursday, September 18th, 99 Bottles is hosting a Charity Bingo Night. 6pm - grab your seat 630pm - let the games begin! we will play 8 games of BINGO, ...

FRI
September
19
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of classic R &B and classic Broadway and Pop performed by The Prince of R&B (Michael White), and international classical singer and Artistic Director of Manhattan Lyric Opera-POP!, Anne Tormela. Performing the most popular duets and ...

SAT
September
20
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

There is more to your Life; there is more to your Story. Help spread the message that every life is valued and suicide is preventable by joining us for Centerstone's 23rd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention at the beautiful ...

SAT
September
20
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Oktoberfest combines a beer festival with a funfair and takes place each year in Munich from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. Opening Day of this year's Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 20th and we are celebrating with our favorite ...

MON
September
22
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Welcome to the IPP Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch Professionals Connection Experience! Join us on Mondays (except Holidays) at 12:20 PM for an exciting connection experience, where you can connect with like-minded people. We are temporarily ...

TUE
September
23
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join Bridge a Life and community partners for Trauma Informed Training for Businesses and Nonprofits. Since 76% of the population has experienced some type of trauma, this training will benefit business owners and managers, nonprofit leaders and ...

TUE
September
23 25
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dale Carnegie Course – 3-Day Immersive Training for Small Business Owners September 23–25, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Sarasota Chamber Join us for the first-ever Dale Carnegie Course hosted at the Sarasota Chamber! This highly interactive 3-day ...

TUE
September
23

Fundraising professionals and nonprofit leaders from across the country will convene in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for three days of fundraising insights, networking, and encouragement at the Everence® Development Conference Sept. 23-25, 2025 .  ...

WED
September
24

MARK WEEK September 24-26, 2025 Summary Celebrate weeklong events highlighting signature Art Ovation "Mark"! Join us all week! Description Did you know that Art Ovation Hotel, as a Marriott Autograph Collection, has a signature "Mark"? The unique ...

THU
September
25
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

join us at 99 Bottles in Downtown Sarasota for an old school craft beer promo event: KEEP THE PINT NIGHT with Goose Island Beer Company There will be a few special beers on tap for you to enjoy and a free Goose Island Brewing pint glass for you to ...

SAT
September
27
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sarasota Opera House | 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota Saturday, September 27, 2025 12:15 PM | VIP Early Entry: $150 per person 1 PM | General Admission: $75 in advance | $85 at the door Sarasota Opera's Food & Wine Festival is a festive community ...

SUN
September
28
1:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Otello is Verdi’s final tragedy. After astonishing productivity in his early career, the composer slowed in later life; more than fifteen years separate Otello and its predecessor, Aida, although Verdi revised his earlier works Simon Boccanegra and Don ...

MON
September
29
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Welcome to the IPP Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch Professionals Connection Experience! Join us on Mondays (except Holidays) at 12:20 PM for an exciting connection experience, where you can connect with like-minded people. We are temporarily ...

FRI
October
3
7:30 PM - 9:02 PM

After Barbara and Adam Maitland die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to ...

SAT
October
4 5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Get Ready for Oktoberfest 2025 at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa! 🍺🥨🎶 Join us for a weekend of authentic German celebration at Oktoberfest 2025, proudly presented by Geier's Sausages! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Palmetto Marriott ...

TUE
October
7
THU
October
9
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, October 9, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions! Gallery 1: SARTQ Group Exhibition: Legacy x Response Gallery 2: JUAN ALONSO-RODRÍGUEZ: Earthly Glyphs Gallery 3: Njeri Kinuthia: Reconstruction: Mwacha Mila NiSi ...

THU
October
9
FRI
October
10
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FRI
October
10
WED
October
22
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free hearing screenings and hearing tests for any child ages 2-17. Wear your costumes! Games, prizes, raffles, photobooth, and giveaways! No appointment is required, walk in any time from 4 PM- 7 PM.

SAT
October
25
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

WED
October
29
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

FRI
Oct Nov
31 15
7:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Opera in two acts Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte Duplicity, disguises, and delightful deception in 18th century Naples. Così fan tutte, or The School for Lovers, follows the story of two naive young soldiers who prank ...

TUE
November
4
WED
November
5

Palmetto Salsa Bachata Congress Join us for an unforgettable weekend of passion, rhythm, and culture at the Palmetto Salsa Bachata Congress from November 6th - 9th, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to bring together salsa and bachata ...

WED
November
5
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hear our Apprentice and Studio Artists perform timeless operatic arias, duets, and ensembles.

FRI
November
7
FRI
November
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Enjoy thoughtfully curated auction packages, a cocktail reception, sumptuous 3-course dinner and live musical entertainment.

FRI
November
7
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sarasota Opera House | Courtyard Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM | $225 per person | Limited Seating Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars, where the timeless music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will set the stage for an unforgettable dining ...

SAT
November
8 9
5:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Opera in two acts Music by Hans Krása Libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister Resilience, friendship and justice in this 1930s tale. Written in the 1930s by Jewish Czech composer Hans Krása and originally performed by children at the Theresienstadt ...

FRI
November
14
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms Art Center Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection. Put your art smarts to the test! Join us for an energetic night of trivia celebrating ...

SAT
November
22
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

SAT
November
22
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Date: November 22 Time: 6 PM - 10 PM Stogies & Stooges: One Night, 3 Acts Comedy is your ticket to an unforgettable evening of premium laughs, big personalities, and three standout comedy acts all in one powerhouse show at the beautiful Palmetto ...

SUN
November
30

The Siesta Trolley Holiday Tour of Lights are back again this December and tickets are on sale now! Join us as we cruise through the best and brightest neighborhoods in the area. These homes light up every year for all our enjoyment - they love ...

MON
December
1 29
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Siesta Trolley Holiday Tour of Lights are back again this December and tickets are on sale now! Join us as we cruise through the best and brightest neighborhoods in the area. These homes light up every year for all our enjoyment - they love ...

TUE
December
2
THU
December
4
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, December 4, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions! Gallery 1: Delsy Rubio: Echoes: Movement and Permanence Gallery 2: The Collective Lens, Art Center Sarasota’s Photo Critique Group Gallery 3: Russ Noto ...

FRI
December
5
SAT
December
6
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Presented by Bank of America is an annual celebration bringing top blues talent to Waterside Park at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for incredible music, food, & community ...

SAT
December
6
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for Art Center Sarasota’s first-ever Book Fair and Author & Illustrator Showcase, celebrating the creative voices of our own community. Meet local writers, illustrators, book artists, and zinesters—all members of our vibrant creative network. ...

MON
December
8
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Get in the spirit of the season and help spread good cheer! Grab your friends and join us for lunch, festive auction items and happy holiday tunes, while helping the survivors and children SPARCC serves.

WED
December
10
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

WED
December
10
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

FRI
December
12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms Art Center Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection. Unleash your inner elf and make your own one-of-a-kind holiday cards! This festive ...

FRI
January
9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2nd Fridays Creative Happy Hour brings the party to the gallery and transforms Art Center Sarasota into a vibrant hub of creativity, conversation, and connection. Local filmmaker and film historian Danny Canton presents Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful ...

WED
January
21
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

THU
January
22
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, January 22, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of our Annual Juried Members Show! ALL GALLERIES: The Annual Juried Members Show celebrates the incredible breadth and depth of talent within Art Center Sarasota’s vibrant member ...

SAT
January
24
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

FRI
January
30
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

The Ora | Grand Ballroom | 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota Friday, January 30, 2026, at 6 PM Table Sponsors: $12,500, $7,500, $3,500 | Reservations $1,250, $750, $350 per person Join us for the Sarasota Opera's highly celebrated Annual Gala, themed ...

MON
February
2
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Please join SPARCC, as a player or a sponsor, for a fun day of golf for a great cause!

MON
February
9
WED
February
11
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

SAT
Feb Mar
14 28
7:30 PM

Opera in four acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa Poetry, poverty, and passion in 1830s Bohemian Paris. Puccini's most beloved opera and one of the most performed in the repertoire, La bohème takes us through ...

SAT
Feb Mar
21 27
7:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Opera in three acts Music by Franz Lehár, Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy. Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But ...

SAT
February
28
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

WED
March
4
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

THU
March
5
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, March 5, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions! Gallery 1: Herion Park Gallery 2: Rooted in Community: Newtown & Overtown Artists Across Generations Gallery 3: Kendra Frorup: At Home Anywhere Gallery 4: JURIED ...

SAT
March
7 29
7:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Opera in four acts Music by Giuseppe Verdi, Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano Serenades, sieges, and family secrets in 15th century Spain. One of Verdi's most popular works, Il trovatore unfolds with the telling of a fiery execution that takes place ...

TUE
March
10
6:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Sarasota Opera House | Courtyard Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM | $225 per person | Limited Seating Don't miss this delightful evening as we celebrate the timeless beauty of Giacomo Puccini's operatic work. The Opera House Courtyard will be ...

SAT
March
14 28
7:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Opera in two acts Music and Libretto by Carlisle Floyd Sin, a loss of innocence, and repentance in the 1950s rural Tennessee. A re-telling of the Book of Susannah, the story follows a pretty, innocent young woman as she falls under the jealous ...

SAT
March
21
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Art Center Sarasota is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Beaux Arts Ball on March 21, 2026—just in time to celebrate our Centennial! A beloved tradition reimagined for a new era, the Ball will honor our vibrant past while toasting ...

TUE
March
24
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sarasota Yacht Club | 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM | Per person levels $85 and $150 (preferred seating) Be a part of this popular celebration of Sarasota Opera's Apprentice and Studio Artists as they are ...

FRI
March
27
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Fabulous luncheon; amazing designer deals at the boutique; and designer fashion on the runway. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit https://www.sparcc.net/events/

WED
April
1
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

FRI
April
10

Celebrating 100 Years of Sarasota’s Historic Opera House Join us as we honor a century of music, history, and community at the Sarasota Opera House Centennial Celebration, a two-day event marking this historic milestone. Centennial Open House Friday, ...

SAT
April
25
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

WED
May
6
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

THU
May
21
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, May 21, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions! Gallery 1: Anja Palombo Gallery 2: Architects Who Art: Designing the Cultural Coast Gallery 3: Living by the Water, Cat Tesla Gallery 4: Juried Show: Medium ...

SAT
May
30
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

WED
June
3
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. “Art, Actually” is a community-centered speaker series at ACS that explores the ...

SAT
June
27
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

SAT
July
25
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

THU
August
20
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, August 20, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions! Gallery 1: Molly Duff-Clarke Gallery 2: Shaping Sarasota: A Century of Art Gallery 3: Antoine Williams Gallery 4: Juried Show: Icons, juried by John Pirman The ...

SAT
August
22
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The monthly Saturday Night Sketch Club offers chill, creative vibes with costumed models or themed still lifes, and refreshments. Open to all skill levels—bring your own sketchbook & supplies. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Enjoy a welcoming ...

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