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THURSDAY, MARCH 17
9 a.m. to midnight at Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd.
Free
Call 952-1730.
Shamrock Pub is the place to be for St. Patrick's Day in Sarasota. Each year, the bar hosts a day-long celebration, featuring food, music and plenty of beer. The first pint will be served at 9 a.m., then chow down on St. Paddy's food from Nancy's Bar-B-Q, Polpo Pizza Co., Chefs2U and Ri Quisimo before bands take the stage at 4 p.m. Event benefits the Sarasota Family YMCA Youth Shelter.
11 a.m. to close at Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 N. Lemon Ave.
$10, or free for members
Call 954-8688.
Celebrate Mandeville Beer Garden's one-year anniversary with beer, cake, live music by the David Smash Band and a Stone Brewing Co. 30-tap takeover, with free swag and pint glasses.
St. Patrick's Day at Beach Club
Noon to close at Beach Club Siesta Key, 5151 Ocean Blvd.
$15
Call 349-6311.
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at Beach Club Siesta Key, with food, green beer and Jello shots, drink specials and live DJs.
Florida Winefest & Auction
Times, locations and ticket prices vary
Visit Floridawinefest.org.
Indulge in this four-day wine fest, featuring winemaker dinners, showcase luncheons, banquets, a grand tasting and other parties, all benefiting children's charity organizations. Runs through March 20.
Sarasota Contemporary Dance: 'Retrospect'
7:30 p.m. at the FSU Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$46
Call 359-0099.
Celebrate Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 10 year anniversary at this retrospect show, featuring works from throughout the company's duration. Runs through March 20.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
8 p.m. at The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail,
$10
Call 365-2494.
Beneva Fruitville and other guest stars host this regular event, featuring sketches, musical numbers and improv.
'Disney in Concert'
8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$32
Call 953-3368.
The Sarasota Orchestra invites patrons to be their guest for this special pops program exploring many of Walt Disney's stories, characters and music, showcasing 64 Sarasota Orchestra musicians, four Broadway vocalists and Disney-produced visuals projected above the Orchestra.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
'Cirque Des Voix'
2 p.m. at Circus Arts Conservatory Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park
$20 to $55
Call 355-9805.
The Circus Arts Conservatory teams up with Key Chorale to present a blended presentation of music and circus performance. Runs through March 20.
3 to 6 p.m. at Canned Ham Vintage, 1435 7th St.
Free
Call 313-1280.
Celebrate Ugg's Bakery's second anniversary with host Canned Ham Vintage. Sample gluten free and paleo friendly sweet treats from Ugg's, as well as beverages from out and about coffee and giveaways from Perq Coffee Bar, Lotus Leaf Creations, Wild Ginger Apothecary and more.
4 p.m. at Mr. Beery's, 2645 Mall Drive
$20
Call 343-2854.
The concept is simple: Chug a beer; run a quarter-mile; repeat until you've run a mile. Cost includes admission, the four in-race beers, a post-race beer and a T-shirt. Awards for fastest male, fastest female, best costume and first to throw up.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
'Green Thumb:' A Local music and Food Gathering
3 to 7 p.m. at Geraldson Community Farm, 1401 99th St. N.W., Bradenton
$10
Call 792-0985.
Independent Jones kicks off the spring season with local musicians, vendors and crafts. Part of the proceeds will go toward the organization's mission to establish a live music venue in downtown Bradenton.
The Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Celebration
5 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$250 for dinner, concert and after-party; $75 for after-party only
Call 328-1300.
It's not every day an opera company completes the entire works of a single composer. In fact, it's never been done before. Celebrate the historic closing of the Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle with a dinner party, concert and after-party with cocktails and treats.
Black Diamond Burlesque Presents: ICON
8 p.m. at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$35
Call 925-3869.
In its new themed show, Black Diamond Burlesque pays tantalizing tribute to some of its favorite icons, including Julie Andrews, Sammy Davis Jr., Lucille Ball and David Bowie.
MONDAY, MARCH 21
Ringling by the Bay
5 to 8 p.m. at Bolger Campielo, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road
$10, or free for members
Call 358-3180.
This live music event by the bayfront features food and beverage for purchase and a performance by the Big Z Band.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second Street
$25
Call 312-1693.
Following the sold-out performances of "As We Fall" in Urbanite's inaugural season, Moving Ethos Dance is back with a new work, directed by Leah Verier-Dunn that explores the nature of exhaustion, obligation and routine through a blend of movement and theatrics. Runs through March 26. Limited availability.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
'La cage Aux Folles'
7:30 p.m. at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail
Call 365-2494.
$25 to $30
Directed by Jeffrey Kin, this two-time Tony Award-winner is an area premiere, whose predecessor served as inspiration for the hit film "The Birdcage." Runs through April 10.
