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12/2/2025 - 12/2/2026
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 ...

THU
December
4
12:00 AM

This informative event, presented by PHDermatology, focuses on how our skin changes as we age, and how to keep it healthy and protected. The speaker will be Dr. Connie Lago, a highly skilled dermatologist with extensive training in medical, surgical ...

THU
December
4 7
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 ...

THU
December
4
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
THU
December
4
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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. ...

SUN
December
7
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Experience a delightful afternoon tea featuring enchanting characters from the beloved story we all know and love. Join our Ladies and Gentlemen for an afternoon of holiday elegance and excitement at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The Sarasota Ballet ...

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
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Attorney Kerstin Henze from Kaye, Bender, Rembaum on December 10, 2025 for the 2026 Legal Update. Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect ...

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 ...

WED
December
10
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, ...

FRI
December
12

Join us for an exclusive Hinson Wu Trunk Show featuring select, limited edition pieces available to try on and special order. This is one day only! Discover unique styles, enjoy refreshments & light bites with personalized service. Explore this ...

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
December
12 13
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, ...

SAT
December
13
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You're invited to a Festive Holiday Celebration at Gecko's Grill & Pub! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13th at 4 PM for a joyous holiday event at Gecko's Grill & Pub on Hillview St. in Southside Village! We are thrilled to partner with ...

SUN
December
14
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Experience a delightful afternoon tea featuring enchanting characters from the beloved story we all know and love. Join our Ladies and Gentlemen for an afternoon of holiday elegance and excitement at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The Sarasota Ballet ...

SUN
December
14
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Come and celebrate our grand opening with us! Enjoy free live music, face painting, walking appetizers, games, samples, and a special holiday visitor!

TUE
December
16
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WED
December
17
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WED
December
17
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FRI
December
19
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

ComForCare has partnered up with The Salvation Army and Big Brother Big Sister of Sarasota to bring toys and holiday cheer to those families and kids in need this Christmas. It will be a night filled with lots of joy, giving and community. Hundreds of ...

FRI
December
19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for a holiday celebration filled with music, dance, and festive cheer! The Follies is a 50+ performance group where we perform to gain camaraderie, support, and to express ourselves in all things theatre! So come join us for our special ...

FRI
December
19
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us for a festive evening of networking at the Nexus Business Cluster Christmas Network! This event is designed to foster collaboration, spark new opportunities, and celebrate the success and community spirit of Sarasota’s business network. Whether ...

SAT
December
20
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 20 for a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly concert! Presented through a collaboration between The Patterson Foundation and Asolo Repertory Theatre, All is Calm: In Concert at Patriot Plaza will feature highlights from Asolo Rep's ...

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 ...

THU
January
15 18
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 ...

SAT
January
17
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We’re grateful for our members and excited to welcome neighbors from the local community to come learn more about who we are and what we do. This is a great chance to enjoy a casual meal, meet our team, and connect with others in the area. Hot dogs ...

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!

SAT
February
7
SAT
February
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MON
February
9
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...

FRI
February
20
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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
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 ...

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 ...

THU
March
19 22
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 ...

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 ...

FRI
May
15 16
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 ...

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 ...

WED
September
16
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
September
26
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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