Community Calendar
Free Webinar Legal Update for Condominiums
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Attorney Kerstin Henze of the law firm Kaye, Bender, Rembaum for this educational class, Legal Updates for Condominiums on October 23, 2025 at 11am. Complimentary webinar. Register at the link and see below for description. "This course will ...
Artist Talk: Juan Alonso-Rodríguez
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm. Join us for an intimate conversation with Juan Alonso-Rodríguez discussing his inspiration behind the exhibition, EARTHY GLYPHS. This body of work is an ...
4 hour Condo Board Certification Class- Webinar
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Kaye Bender Rembaum attorneys Kerstin Henze and Alan Schwartzseid, BCS for this Condominium Board Member Certification Course. Note that this is not a Board Member CEU, and it is the 4-hour Certification session. Co-hosted with Empire Management. ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
IPP Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch Professionals Connection Experience!
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 ...
Bradenton Area Condo & HOA Expo
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Join the law firm of Kaye, Bender, Rembaum at the Bradenton Area Convention Center on October 29, 2025 for the Annual Condo & HOA Expo! Visit us at our booth, or attend one of the complimentary classes Attorney Kerstin Henze will be hosting: Updating ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series - Why Arts Matter Now: Power, Politics, and the Business of Creativity
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Art Center Sarasota's new speaker series, Art, Actually, explores how art intersects with identity, community, and change through conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders: www.artsarasota.org/upcoming. “Art, Actually” is a ...
Cheers for Change
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cheers for Change A Gathering for Truly Valued Youth & Families Thursday, October 30 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gold Coast Eagle Distributing 7051 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240 Cheers for Change is a gathering of like-minded, inspirational, and empowering ...
Così fan tutte
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 ...
In Studio: Jessica Obiedzinski
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Going ‘Beyond the Syntax’ refers to a deeper kind of understanding—one that transcends structured language (words, grammar, symbols) and taps directly into the thought, emotion, and intention behind those words. Eye contact, gesture, micro‑expressions, ...
Off the Page: Publishing Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Spend the day with publishing pros, bestselling authors and Ringling College of Art and Design writing faculty at this one-of-a-kind literary event for writers of all genres and experience levels. From choosing a publishing path to crafting ...
Navigating the Shift: A Panel on Menopause & Perimenopause
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for an open, empowering conversation about one of the most transformative—and often misunderstood—phases of a woman’s life. Whether you’re in the early waves of perimenopause or deep in the heart of menopause, this panel discussion is a space ...
Artist Talk: SARTQ
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm. Join us for an intimate conversation with members of the SARTQ Artist Collective as they discuss their inspirations behind the work in their current exhibition, ...
SCF Professional Development Power Hour - Mastering the Virtual Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conversations That Heal: Featuring Sophie Riegel
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
You're invited to an informative and inspiring evening featuring mental health advocate and author Sophie Riegel. What if we treated mental health the same way we treat physical health? What if asking for help didn’t feel so hard? What if young people ...
Palmetto Salsa Bachata Congress
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 ...
Apprentice Artists at Noon
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hear our Apprentice and Studio Artists perform timeless operatic arias, duets, and ensembles.
SPARCC Black Tie Gala
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy thoughtfully curated auction packages, a cocktail reception, sumptuous 3-course dinner and live musical entertainment.
Moonlight & Melodies #1 of 2 Under the Stars with Mozart
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 ...
Off the Page: Amy Tan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Off the Page: Amy Tan Friday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Riverview High School Performing Arts Center 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 For more information, call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org Join internationally acclaimed author Amy Tan ...
"CC" PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR 40-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE - SCF Bradenton
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Off the Page: Family Day with Ben Clanton!
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Off the Page: Family Day Saturday, Nov. 8, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruitville Library 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 For more information, call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org. Enjoy Family Day fun with author-illustrator Ben ...
Brundibár
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 ...
Veteran's Day Open House
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us in honoring veterans, military members, and their families at a special open house featuring lab tours, education on our research programs, a live Q&A with our researchers, and refreshments.
Nexus Business Cluster
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Step into NEXUS, Sarasota’s innovative business cluster movement designed exclusively for executive professionals, and business owners. This signature mixer brings together high-level decision-makers in a vibrant yet sophisticated setting—perfect for ...
Presentations that Impact Workshop
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Effective Leaders Communicate With Enthusiasm and Confidence A presentation is a critical business tool. Whether your communication goal is to persuade, sell or inspire, your presentation is what will differentiate you from your competitors. Think of ...
SCF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BOOT CAMP - In Person at State College of Florida
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Second Fridays Creative Happy Hour
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 ...
A Journey From Grief Toward Joy
6:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Journey From Grief Toward Joy November 14–16, 2025 | Venice Community Center | $197 You don’t have to walk through grief alone. A Journey From Grief Toward Joy is a heartfelt, three-day experience designed to help you find meaning, connection, and ...
Off the Page: Chris Bohjalian
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Off the Page: Chris Bohjalian Saturday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. Selby Library 1331 First. St., Sarasota, FL 34236 For more information, call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org Join bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian for an evening of ...
Off the Page: Janet and Alex Evanovich in conversation
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Off the Page: Janet and Alex Evanovich Wednesday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m. Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289 For more information, call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org Join bestselling novelist Janet ...
Off the Page: Fiona Davis
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Off the Page: Fiona Davis Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave., S. Venice, FL 34285 For more information call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org Join New York Times bestselling author ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Stogies & Stooges One Night 3 Acts Comedy Show
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 ...
Holiday Tour of Lights - Siesta Trolley
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 ...
Holiday Tour of Lights - Siesta Trolley
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 ...
SCD + Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To open our season of affection and joyful reunions, Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott rekindles a dynamic collaboration with members of the former Reverend Barry & The Funk band. This electrifying restaging led by Yaya Diamond & The Dream ...
Opening Reception
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 ...
Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival
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 ...
Authors & Illustrators Book Fair
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. ...
SPARCC Holiday Luncheon
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.
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Trick Ear Treat: Children's Hearing Clinic
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get your free tickets here: https://givebutter.com/santashearingworkshop FREE EVENT! Hearing screenings & hearing tests for any child ages 2 - 17. Protect your child's hearing health while they enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun! We will have games, ...
Second Fridays Creative Happy Hour
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 ...
SCDE Fall Performance
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble for an intimate and inspiring in-studio performance featuring original choreography set to the evocative poetry from SCYLLASTRANGEFIRE by Scylla Liscombe — a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans poetry, ...
Second Fridays Creative Happy Hour
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 ...
SCD Main Stage Performance: Jehanne (inspired by joan of arc)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We enter 2026 with SCD’s acclaimed striking work of “Jehanne” returning to the stage. Accompanied by live music and original composition by Mark Dancingers. Filled with grit and untamed choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, led by Melissa Rummel ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Opening Reception
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
The Sarasota Opera Gala: Winter in Paris
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 ...
Scramble for SPARCC
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!
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
La bohème
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 ...
The Merry Widow
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Opening Reception
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 ...
Easterseals Southwest Florida 80th Anniversary Gala
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Ora for a spectacular evening benefiting Easterseals Southwest Florida as we celebrate 80 years of impact, inclusion and innovation. This milestone gala, chaired by Terri and Michael Klauber, Barbara and Joe ...
Il trovatore
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 ...
Moonlight & Melodies #2 of 2 An Evening with Puccini in Paris
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 ...
Susannah
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 ...
SCD + Piazzolla
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ROMANTICIZING Argentine Tango composer Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla, renowned Harpist, Ann Hobson Pilot and choreographer Leymis Bolanos Wilmott collaborate for the third time for this milestone season. SCD brings visual and emotional accompaniment to ...
Beaux Arts Ball
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 ...
Salute to the Stars Award Luncheon
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 ...
SPARCC Runway Fashion Show
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/
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Sarasota Opera House Centennial Celebration
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, ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
SCD + WBTT
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To end our season of ENDEARMENT we welcome back to the stage one of Sarasota’s beloved and talented artists of Westcoast Black Theater Troupe. This collaboration will release a joyful, spirit-filled song and dance experience highlighting the soul of ...
Opening Reception
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Opening Reception
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...
Art, Actually Speaker Series
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 ...
Saturday Night Sketch Club
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 ...