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Summer Circus Spectacular
2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road
$15-$20
Visit CircusArts.org.
Circus fans of all ages can experience the best of the circus arts at affordable prices thanks to the ongoing partnership of The Circus Arts Academy and The Ringling. Master of Ceremonies Heidi Herriott, a third-generation American circus artist, presides over performances by hand balancers, clowns, jugglers and aerial rope artists, to name just a few genres. Runs through Aug. 12.
‘Fairy Tale’
4:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
From $30
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Flutist Jasmine Choi and. pianist Michael Adock play Dutilleux, while Jennifer Frautschi plays violin on Schubert's Piano Quintet in A Major. The concert also features the works of Janacek, DeFalla/Kreisler and Kreisler.
‘Reel Music’
6 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret, 1265 First St.
$34-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Reel Music celebrates the movies that helped create the soundtrack to the last century, with classics like “Singing in the Rain,” “Circle of Life” and “My Heart Will Go On.” Runs through June 25.
Star Gazing
7:30-9:30 p.m. at Greenbrook Adventure Park 13010 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch
Residents $5; nonresidents $15
Visit MyLWR.com.
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Sidewalk Science Center present a special look at the night sky with powerful telescopes. Those 8 years old and up can participate.
The Surfer Boys
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret,1265 First St.
$18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
From the group that brought you The Jersey Tenors comes a rousing tribute to the band that took America on a “Surfin’ Safari” in the early 1960s. Four Broadway veterans perform The Beach Boys’ biggest hits, including “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Barbara Ann” and many more. Runs through Aug. 13.
‘Rising Stars’
2:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
From $15
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
The works of Fanny Mendelsohn, Brahms, Strauss, Ravel and other composers will be performed by the fellows studying at the Sarasota Music Festival. The festival continues through June 24.
ShinDig Band
7 p.m. at Centennial Park, Venice
Free
Visit VisitVeniceFL.org.
The city of Venice kicks off its summer season of free concerts with ShinDig, which plays popular hits from Golden Oldies to the music of today. The series, which features a different artist every other Friday, continues through Sept. 8.
Songs From the Sand: A Hermitage Cabaret
7 p.m. at Waterside Place Plaza,1560 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch
$5
Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Lakewood Ranch's Sights + Sounds event will feature original songs and words from artists who have been in residence at Hermitage Artist Retreat. There will be performances by Raleigh Mosely II, Maicy Powell, Storm Tracy and Robin Van Zandt. Registration is required.
‘Traditions and Transformations’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
From $29
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
The works of Debussy, Ligeti, Beethoven and Mendelssohn will be performed. The festival continues through June 24.
City Island Triathlon
7 a.m. at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island
$45-$135
Visit RunSignup.com.
Run, bike and swim in a variety of race formats to suit different competitors. The main triathlon consists of a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike and 3-mile run. There are also super sprint, duathlon (run/bike), aqua bike and swim-run categories available.
Creative Liberties Family Art Day
9 a.m. to noon at Creative Liberties, 929 Lime Ave.
Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
Artist Lina Rincon of Lina Rincon Art Gallery & Studio will lead families in a creative project that is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Later the same afternoon from 4-5 p.m., there will be an informational session about an art/travel opportunity in Puerto Rico.
‘Beethoven and Schumann’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
From $30
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Nicholas McGegan conducts piano soloist Robert Levin playing Beethoven’s Piano Concert No. 4. The works of Emily Cooley and Schumann are also featured.
‘Black Pearl Sings!’
8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre, 1265 First St.
From $25
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Set during the Great Depression, “Black Pearl Sings” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a Library of Congress musicologist who wants to record undocumented slave-era music and a Black prisoner who has the knowledge that the researcher needs. Runs through July 30.
