Community Calendar
The theater workshop for children and youth
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The theater workshop for children and youth offers an intensive cultural experience designed to encourage and develop participants’ skills in the performing arts with a strong cultural component. The sessions will be Bilingual. At the end of the ...
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!
The Blueprint Bootcamp: A Business Plan Overview
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This session provides a practical introduction to the essential components of a business plan for startups and growing businesses. Participants will explore the key sections of a business plan—including the company description, market analysis, ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - The Blueprint Bootcamp: A Business Plan Overview
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Master the art of building a compelling business plan to win over funders and investors
Embracing Our Differences - Art in Motion
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Experience Embracing Our Differences in a whole new way! Join us for “Art in Motion,” a FREE event for all ages, on Saturday, February 7th at 11:30 am. Led by Jess Pope, this class explores creative expression through movement inspired by our current ...
Arts & Empowerment: Student Literacy & Empowerment Through Hip Hop
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Experience a powerful and inspiring evening exploring how the arts, and hip hop in particular, can transform learning, identity, and student empowerment. In this special February program, poet, educator, and hip hop artist Bomani Armah (aka Baba ...
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 ...
DutchCrafters Amish Woodworker Meet & Greet
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
For generations, Amish woodworkers have used on traditional joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon and dovetail joints, to create heirloom furniture built to last for decades. From locally harvesting premium hardwoods to hand-finishing every ...
"CC" PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR 40-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE - SCF Bradenton
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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 ...
Book Launch for Simone Knego's REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get ready for a night of inspiration, connection, and impact. Join us as we celebrate the release of my brand new book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable. All profits from the evening will benefit Women’s Resource Center ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - Market Mastery: Know Your Customer; Beat Your Rivals
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Identify who your ideal customers are and understand the competition for your business
Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Our signature event returns, uniting leaders, friends, and changemakers for an uplifting celebration of Embracing Our Differences and the positive impact we create through the power of art and education to promote kindness and respect in our community.
Embracing Our Differences - Tai Chi with Senior Friendship Center
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Embracing Our Differences is proud to partner with the Senior Friendship Centers to host a free, special session of Tai Chi right in the heart of our annual outdoor art exhibition in Sarasota! Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that combines ...
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 ...
City of Lights Gala: Under the Spanish Sky
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
On February 28, 2026, we will celebrate bringing joy to seniors at the Senior Friendship Centers’ City of Lights Gala: Under the Spanish Sky! Raise a glass with a showstopping aerialist pouring Cava from above, enjoy VIP Champagne service, sip ...
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 ...
Webinar: Medicare with you in mind
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
As you near retirement, you’ll face important Medicare decisions. Everence® is here to help you navigate the process. Join us for this free informative webinar, where our experienced Medicare specialists will guide you through the key steps to ...
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 ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - Strategic Impact: Positioning for Success
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover the right platforms to promote your business and build a lasting brand presence
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 ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - The Sales Accelerator: Turning Prospects into Profit
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover effective techniques to grow your sales pipeline and convert prospects into customers
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 ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - Operations Unleashed: Bringing Business to Life
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Create a practical operational plan that aligns people, processes, and technology for success
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, ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - The Profit Playbook: Crafting Your Financial Future
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Gain the skills to develop an income statement and assess your business performance
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 ...
Build Your Success in Newtown - Financial Fortunes: Decoding Your Numbers
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Spot trends in revenue, expenses, and profitability to uncover areas for improvement and emerging risks.
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 ...
Webinar: Medicare with you in mind
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
As you near retirement, you’ll face important Medicare decisions. Everence® is here to help you navigate the process. Join us for this free informative webinar, where our experienced Medicare specialists will guide you through the key steps to ...
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 ...
Webinar: Navigating Medicare Part D
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
We invite you to join our webinar to walk through the process of reviewing your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Part D insurers often change their prescription plans each year, so it's useful to compare your current plan with other options. ...
Webinar: Medicare with you in mind
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
As you near retirement, you’ll face important Medicare decisions. Everence® is here to help you navigate the process. Join us for this free informative webinar, where our experienced Medicare specialists will guide you through the key steps to ...