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Sarasota Opera presents "Oklahoma!" in high-definition

Sarasota Opera is pleased to present a high-definition film of a National Theatre production of “Oklahoma!” on Sunday, July 16 at 1:30 pm, at the Opera House... Wednesday, May 31, 2023 click to read more

Applications available for The Artist Colony's 2023-24 Season

The Artist Colony Gallery will reopen the 1st and 3rd Wednesday in October. The 2023-24 season application is available, and artists are selecting the dates they want to set up their galleries at Pioneer Plaza... Sunday, May 21, 2023 click to read more

Lemon Bay Playhouse Concludes 2022-2023 Season with 'Now and Then'

Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W. Dearborn Street, presents its final show of the 2022-2023 season, “Now and Then”, June 7- June 25... Saturday, May 20, 2023 click to read more

Englewood Art Center "Beaches, Back Roads, and the Bay" winners

Englewood Art Center has announced the winners of the Beaches, Back Roads, and the Bay competition... Friday, May 19, 2023 click to read more

People's Choice award winner 'Embracing Our Differences'

“In my work we see two children facing into the future,” says Eric Appelquist whose artwork, “If We All Held Hands”, won the People’s Choice award at Embracing Our Differences’ 2023 outdoor exhibition“... Wednesday, May 10, 2023 click to read more

Grab your camera: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast launches virtual Summer Photo Contest

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the return of their virtual Summer Photo Contest. Entering its fourth year, this annual event invites photographers of all ages and experience levels... Wednesday, May 10, 2023 click to read more

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue' Concludes 'American Dreams' Season

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will conclude its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the world-premiere musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue”... Tuesday, May 9, 2023 click to read more

"Experience Shakespeare like Never Before: 3 Female Comics Perform All 37 Plays in 90 Minutes at Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre presents Elizabethan Theatre like you’ve never seen! Three female charismatic comics play all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in just over ninety whirlwind minutes of hilarious condensation... Tuesday, May 9, 2023 click to read more

Lemon Bay Playhouse presents "The Amateur Killer"

In this murder mystery thriller, Daniel is letting his personal history with Lucas affect their relationship... Monday, April 24, 2023 click to read more

Sarasota Art Museum and Hermitage Retreat Expand Collaboration for Art Exhibitions

Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and the Hermitage Artist Retreat are pleased to announce an expansion of their existing collaboration that will culminate with two full-scale art exhibitions... Sunday, April 23, 2023 click to read more

The Artist Colony Artist Gallery closed for the off season

Over 100 guests turned out for the Artist Colony Ensemble Dinner Concert on April 11th. The musicians are already looking forward to resuming the concerts in November... Saturday, April 22, 2023 click to read more

The Hermitage Artist Retreat welcomes Stacia Lee as its Managing Director

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced recently the organization has welcomed Stacia Lee as its first Managing Director, following a national search that commenced earlier this season... Saturday, April 22, 2023 click to read more

Lemon Bay Playhouse honors longtime volunteer

Lemon Bay Playhouse honored longtime volunteer Bob La Salle, who has dedicated the last 19 years of his life to Lemon Bay Playhouse... Friday, April 21, 2023 click to read more

Hermitage Artistic Director Raises Funds for Hurricane Relief

Hermitage Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg took to the stage on March 20th as the featured performer at Sarasota’s iconic Van Wezel Hall to raise nearly $200,000 for the Hermitage following the impact of Hurricane Ian... Monday, April 10, 2023 click to read more

Artist Colony gatherings at Pioneer Plaza every first and third Wednesday

Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the next Artist Colony gatherings at Pioneer Plaza, 325 W. Dearborn Street... Friday, March 31, 2023 click to read more

Chair-ity Auction & Fundraiser

Everyone is welcome to participate and show their creative talents as they repurpose chairs into a unique piece of art that will be auctioned off to benefit Kids Needs... Friday, March 24, 2023 click to read more

Venice Concert Band Grants $12,000 to Local School Band Programs

Venice Concert Band is pleased to announce that it awarded grants totaling $12,000 to four local school band programs at its February 20th band concert... Friday, March 24, 2023 click to read more

"Tiffany - The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature" on display at Selby Gardens

Now on view at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is “Tiffany - The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature,” showcasing the artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany... Friday, March 24, 2023 click to read more

Art Center Sarasota's 2022-2023 exhibition season continues with four exhibits, March 23-April 29.

The opening reception for all four exhibits is Thursday, March 23, 6-8pm. Art Center Sarasota is located at 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota... Thursday, March 23, 2023 click to read more

Welcome to our Arts & Entertainment section where we will keep you up to date with upcoming events. Please also remember to check our online Calendar for most listings and events in this area. To view the seasonal line up at our local playhouse theaters, please click here.