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The Bermuda Mavericks
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$26
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
It’s not often that McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre co-founder Les McCurdy takes the stage. This time, he’s one half of the Bermuda Mavericks. The other half is Ken Sons. Together these brothers from different mothers deliver the right amount of stand-up comedy and improv. Runs through Aug. 25.
‘The Music of Laurel Canyon’
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret,1265 First St., Sarasota
$18-$42
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
If you know, you know. But not everyone knows about Laurel Canyon, the neighborhood above West Hollywood's Sunset Strip that became home to folk musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young and The Mamas and the Papas. Runs through Sept. 1.
‘The Four C Notes’
8 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave.
$18-$42
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
For fans of Frank Valli and the Four Seasons, the doo-wop sound never goes out of style. With “The Four C Notes,” Florida Studio Theatre continues the tradition of presenting Four Seasons tribute shows inspired by “Jersey Boys” and starring performers from the Broadway smash hit’s touring production. Runs through Oct. 13.
‘The Mousetrap’
7:30 p.m. at the Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice
$35
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Scott Keys directs the Venice Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, which is still playing in London’s West End since its November 1952 opening. Runs through Sept. 15.
'Skyway' art exhibition
10 a.m. at The Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bayshore Road, and the Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail
$30 at The Ringling (free Mondays); $15 at Sarasota Art Museum
Visit SkywayTampaBay.com.
The triennial contemporary Florida art exhibition encompasses five museums in the Tampa Bay area this year. Even if you don’t have time to visit all five “Skyway" museums, check out The Ringling Museum of Art and the Sarasota Art Museum. The Ringling features the multimedia works of 13 artists, running the gamut from Caitlin Albritton's whimsical jewelry to Kiko Kotani's breathtaking crocheted installations. SAM's juxtapositions of multimedia works speak to the important contributions of Florida immigrants including Havana native Tatiana Mesa Paján, Sue Havens, originally from Rochester, New York, and Kirk Ke Wong, who was born in Shanghai. Runs through Jan. 25 at The Ringling and Oct. 27 at SAM.
José Ramirez: 'Bad Hombre'
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave.
$35
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre.org.
Join international blues star José Ramirez for the premiere of his documentary film, "Bad Hombre," and the new album of the same name recorded at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe during his 2023 tour. In addition to the screening, Ramirez will perform an acoustic set.
Comedy Lottery
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St.
$15-$18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Everyone’s a winner in this FST Improv show where audience members select the night’s lineup of games replete with scenes, sketches and songs designed to provoke laughter. Runs Saturdays through Sept. 28.
Jazz Jam SRQ
5:30 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota
Free
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Thanks to the efforts of Jazz Club of Sarasota, the jazz scene is growing in Sarasota. This bi-monthly jam session is open to professional and amateur musicians alike. Come play, sing, watch and enjoy jazz.
Manatee Community Concert Band
7 p.m. at Waterside Place, 7500 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch
Free
Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place presents the Manatee Community Concert Band, whose members hail from all walks of life and have collectively racked up 2,100 years of musical experience. The band performs a wide variety of music, including marches, Broadway and film hits, swing classics and more. Seating is limited so please feel free to bring a lawn chair. No outside food or drinks permitted.
