- October 1, 2024
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‘Agnes of God’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice
$15-$35
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
When a nun is accused of murdering her newborn, the mother superior of the convent tries to prevent the novice from meeting with a court-appointed psychiatrist. The production is one of Venice Theatre’s revivals during its 75th anniversary season. Runs through Oct. 20.
‘The Torch Bearers’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice
$15-$35
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Written by George Kelly in 1922, “The Torch Bearers” is a play within a play about a community theater. The Venice Theatre’s “origin story” features an ensemble cast including Kevin Fewell, Paul Hutchison, Tan Selby, Nancy Denton, Colette Wheeler and other local thespians. Runs through Oct. 13.
‘The Four C Notes’
8 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
$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 its 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.
Ringling Underground
8 p.m. at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
$15; students free
Visit Ringling.org.
Enjoy live music, art and ambiance in the Museum of Art Courtyard during Ringling Underground, which features an eclectic mix of local and regional music. The headliner is Pinc Louds, the musical project of Puerto Rican artist Claudi. Also on the bill are Tampa pop-rock group Peace Cult and Now in Color, a rock band from Sarasota.
‘Music Behind Bars’
12 p.m. at Selby Library’s Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 First St., Sarasota
Free with registration
Visit SarasotaMusicArchive.org.
Sarasota Music Archive hosts a program highlighting a century of struggle to achieve recognition for Catalan symphonic music. A recital features Myroslav Skoryk’s “Melody in A minor for Violin and Piano” with Gabrielle Chou on piano and Max Tan on violin. Tian Yi Li will play piano and Lukas Stepp violin on” Three Romances for Violin and Piano” by Marc Migó Cortes, who will also deliver a lecture.
Music on Main
6-9 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
Free
Visit MyLWR.com.
The Alan Grant Band, which plays rock, blues and country, is the featured performer in the monthly free concert, and block party series. The event features local food vendors, beer trucks, sponsor booths, and games and activities for the kids presented by Grace Community Church. Proceeds from the event benefit Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
‘Off the Charts’
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota
$18-$42
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
The creative team behind Florida Studio Theatre’s popular cabaret series is at again with “Off the Charts.” Richard and Rebecca Hopkins and Sarah Durham take the audience on a tour of 20th-century pop music with arrangements by Jim Prosser. Take a stroll (or a cruise) down Memory Lane with hits that ruled the Billboard Top 100 rankings, which debuted in 1958. Runs through Feb. 9.
Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament
8 a.m. to noon at Lake Uihlein, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
$15; residents $5
Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
The Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament (open to ages 5-19) returns, sponsored by Grace Community Church and the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club. Whether you are a seasoned angler or a novice, the tournament is geared for you.
28th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1 Central Avenue, Sarasota
Free
Visit ArtFestival.com
A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more will be on display, ranging from $15 to $3,000. Along with the handmade crafts all made in America, there will be an expansive green market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn. Continues Sunday.
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fruitville Groove Farmer's Market, 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Free
Visit FruitvilleGroveFarm.com.
From a haunted house to a farmer's market, celebrate the spooky season at the annual Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival every weekend in October. Daily activities include a food truck rally, craft show, live music, mini train rides, hay rides and a butterfly garden experience. Parking is $5. Continues weekends through October.
WSLR 20th Anniversary Party
5 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota
Free
Visit WSLR.org.
“Many Voices, One Community,” is the theme of WSLR’s 20th Anniversary Party and Fogartyville’s annual fall open house. The free evening includes performances by Los Rumberos, flamenco dancer Cristina Gutierrez and The Barker Project. Manning the turntable will be DJ Milo, DJ Nomad and DJ Mondaze. The open house will also include tours of the radio station, food trucks, CD sale and celebration cake.
'Gershwin’s American Dream'
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
$35-$79
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Sarasota Orchestra guest conductor David Alan Miller leads the celebration of George Gershwin’s impact on many genres of American music, including jazz, blues and dance songs. The program features pianist Kevin Cole, considered one of the greatest interpreters of Gershwin.
‘Junie B. Jones: The Musical’
10 a.m. at FST’s Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota
$12
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Who says musical theater is just for old folks? There’s plenty of song and dance on stage for kids at Florida Studio Theatre. FST’s new production, “Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” features book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich. Follow the heroine as she embarks upon a new school year, recording all her adventures in her Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal. Runs weekends through Oct. 26.
Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off
1:45-5 p.m. at Morton's Gourmet Market, 1924 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Free
Visit SFFBF.org.
Benefitting the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund, Sarasota Firehouses compete for the title of "Best Firehouse Chili." This free event will have celebrity judges, live entertainment, and lots of chili and cold beer.
Park-toberfest at The Bay
5-7 p.m. at the Oval, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota
Free
Visit TheBaySarasota.org.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Bay Park. The DeLeon Family Band returns to perform the traditional “oompah”-style and a range of other music. Be a part of the world-famous “Chicken Dance” tradition or compete in the Stein hoisting contest. The Nest Café frigs will be stocked full of German-inspired and locally crafted brews and will be serving brats and soft pretzel sticks with beer cheese. Sun King Brewery will be on hand at The Nest Café serving Oktoberfest beer on tap.
SCF Community Piano Recital
7 p.m. at 5840 26th St. W., Bldg. 11A, Bradenton
Free
Visit SCF.edu.
This popular event provides students of all experience levels and ages the chance to perform. Come see what the community’s future musicians are working on.
The Caribbean Chillers: Jimmy Buffett Tribute
2 and 7 p.m. at Stone Hall, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
$40
Visit FloridaCulturalGroup.org.
It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere — sorry, that’s Alan Jackson, not Jimmy Buffett. Still, that ethos rings true for the Parrothead faithful who flock to Jimmy Buffett tributes. Don’t cruise on back home from your stay in Margaritaville without getting a taste of the Caribbean Chillers.
French Connection
7:30 p.m. at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
$43-$63
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Artist Series Concerts presents French-born violinist Arnaud Sussmann and pianist Michael Stephen Brown, playing a program of French music that includes sonatas by Debussy and Saint-Saens. Sussmann and Brown have performed in recitals and with major orchestras across Europe, Israel and the U.S. and have been featured on PBS Live broadcasts as Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center artists.
‘Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition’
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota
$22-$52
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre.org.
Created and directed by Nate Jacobs, “The Soul Crooners” returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s main stage for the first time since its 2009 premiere. The opening show of WBTT’s 25th anniversary season celebrates the soul music of the 1970s. The “Solid Gold Edition” was a hit at this summer’s International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Runs through Nov. 17.
