Upcoming events in the area

CONCERTS

May

ensembleNEWSRQ — 'Paris Refraction'

May 9-11. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 941-360-7399 or www.ringling.org/event/ensemblenewsrq.

Maiden Cane

6:30 p.m. May 10. Bert's Back Porch at The Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. 941-235-3675 or https://twistedfork.net.

Mark & Jeannie

5:30-8:30 p.m. May 10. Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill at CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Parkway, Wellen Park. 941-413-5000.

Dukes of Brinkley

5:30-8:30 p.m. May 11. Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill at CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Parkway, Wellen Park. 941-413-5000.

Sarasota Orchestra — 'Becoming Tchaikovsky'

7:30 p.m. May 11. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. 941-953-3434 or sarasotaorchestra.org.

The Brothers Doobie

2 p.m. May 12. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice. 941-488-1115 or venicetheatre.org.

Johnny Puma

1-4 p.m. May 12. Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill at CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Parkway, Wellen Park. 941-413-5000.

Long Time Gone — The music of Crosby, Stills & Nash

7:30 p.m. May 13. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice. 941-488-1115 or venicetheatre.org.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. May 14. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota — Trio Gaia

7:30 p.m. May 14. Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall at State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. 941-306-1202 or ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

7:30 p.m. May 19. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice. 941-488-1115 or venicetheatre.org.

WBTT's Young Artist Program showcase — Charlie ‘CJ’ Melton 'I Sing Because I’m Happy; I Sing Because I’m Free’

7:30 p.m. May 19. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

Friday Fest — Hot Tonic Orchestra

5-9 p.m. May 24. On the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941- 263-6799 or VanWezel.org.

Nightrain: Tribute to Guns N Roses

6 p.m. May 24. Bert's Back Porch at The Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. 941-235-3675 or https://twistedfork.net.

'A Piano Performance: Sonata in Memoriam Lloyd Arriola'

5:30 p.m. May 24. Oak Street Stage, 2050 Oak St., Sarasota. https://hermitageartistretreat.org.

Venice Symphony and Liberty Voices — 'Patriotic Pops'

7:30 p.m. May 25. Fireworks display will follow the concert. CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Parkway, Wellen Park. 941-413-5004 or ticketmaster.com.

Occasions

9 p.m.-midnight May 25. Celtic Ray Public House, 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. www.occasionsrock.com.

The Florida Philharmonic — 'A Salute to the Red, White & Brass'

4 p.m. May 26 at Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-8545 or www.gulftheater.org.

Choral Artists of Sarasota — 'Memorial Day Concert: United We Stand'

4 p.m. May 26. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. 941-387-4900 or www.ChoralArtistsSarasota.org.

Dwight Icenhower and The Blue Suede Review

7:30 p.m. May 28. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Coastal Keys Band featuring Maryann Ramirez and Tony Caroleo

6-9 p.m. May 30. Allegro Bistro Restaurant, 1740 E. Venice Ave, Venice. 941-484-1889.

June

The Breakdown — Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

7:30 p.m. June 4. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Megan Thee Stallion

7 p.m. June 8. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. www.ticketmaster.com.

The Jacksons

8 p.m. June 12. Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee. Attendees must be 21 years of age. www.moreinparadise.com.

Justin Timberlake

7:30 p.m. June 14. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday Fest — Kettle of Fish

5-9 p.m. June 21. On the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941- 263-6799 or VanWezel.org.

Brassroots Band

7 p.m. June 22. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-218-3779 or www.veniceperformingartscenter.com.

July

Natural Woman — Tribute to Carole King

7 p.m. July 6. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., building 5, Venice. 941-218-3779 or www.veniceperformingartscenter.com.

The Alter Eagles

7:30 p.m. July 9. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Donny Osmond

8 p.m. July 25. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com or www.Ticketmaster.com.

Simply Clapton

7:30 p.m. July 30. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Jonas Brothers

8 p.m. July 31. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. seminolehardrocktampa.com.

September

Simply Clapton

7:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Friday Fest — Kluv & the United Funk Foundation

5-9 p.m. Sept. 20. On the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941- 263-6799 or VanWezel.org.

October

The Alter Eagles

7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Friday Fest — Big Night Out

5-9 p.m. Oct. 4. On the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941- 263-6799 or VanWezel.org.

November

Air Supply

7 p.m. Nov. 17. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Space Cowboy: Tribute to Steve Miller/Oh Black Water: Tribute to The Doobie Brothers

7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

March 2025

Itzhak Perlman

7 p.m. March 16. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

April 2025

Brandford Marsalis Quartet

7:30 p.m. April 2. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

THEATER

May

'Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical'

May 8-June 9. Against the backdrop of a jazz-infused score, twelve men debate the fate of a young defendant charged with murdering his father. Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351-8000 or online at asolorep.org.

'Sicilians in the Basement'

Through May 12. A romantic comedy about a hapless couple who open a Swiss Restaurant in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The Swiss cuisine is not really going over well in the heavily ethnic neighborhood until two Sicilian immigrants arrive to shake up the menu. Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-6756 or www.lemonbayplayhouse.com.

'Bank Job'

Through May 19. Two brothers pull off a bank heist. But their escape plan through an executive washroom hits an unexpected snag when a young woman, a cop, and a hostage show up. What else could go wrong? Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or https://venicetheatre.org.

'Morning After Grace'

May 16-26. This unconventional comedy tackles love, loss and coming to terms with growing old. After a funeral meeting the day before, Agnus and Abagail find themselves sharing a bed the next morning. Set in a nearby Florida retirement community, this charming and big-hearted comedy takes us on an unexpected journey toward a new lease on life. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

'Perfect Wedding'

Through May 19. A groom wakes on his wedding morning to a strange girl in bed beside him. When the bride arrives, they trap the girl in the bathroom. The best man pretends that the girl is his girlfriend, while his real life girlfriend has to be kept in the dark. Chaos reaches nuclear proportions when the bride’s parents arrive and the hotel staff get in on the act. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

'Troubadour'

Through May 19. It’s 1951 in Nashville. Country music legend Billy Mason is on the eve of his retirement. Can his soft-spoken son, Joe, step into the spotlight and carry on his legacy? Featuring music by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush. Florida Studio Theatre, Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

'Rhinestone Cowgirls'

May 21-July 28. A journey through all things country music, celebrating its evolution from humble beginnings to the giants of the music industry today. Three powerhouse vocalists help you relive classics such as Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man,” and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” as well as new favorites like Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name.” Florida Studio Theatre, Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Broadway Palm Children's Theatre: 'Tilly the Trickster'

Through May 24. Follow a feisty, mischievous youngster named Tilly, who loves nothing more than playing pranks and causing a little trouble. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

'The Addams Family'

Through May 25. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

'Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul'

Through May 26. This original musical begins in the 1950s at the start of Gaye's career with Motown and follows its twists and turns until his untimely death in the mid-1980s. Westcoast Black Theatre Troup, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-1505 or westcoastblacktheatre.org.

'Swing'

May 31-June 22. Jump and jive with over 30 songs from the Big Band Era. Swing exploded out of Harlem and shattered cultural and ethnic barriers and now you can relive the dance phenomenon that swept the world. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

'The Flip Side'

Through June 16. These witty tunes are full of moronic characters and sophisticated lyrics that reveal the present state of our world — the good, the bad and the funny. Florida Studio Theatre, John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

June

'Doubt: A Parable'

June 5-23. It’s 1964, and things are changing, to the chagrin of rigid principal Sister Aloysius. However, when an unconscionable accusation is leveled against the Father, Sister Aloysius realizes that the only way to get justice is to create it herself. Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-6756 or www.lemonbayplayhouse.com.

'The World Goes ‘Round'

June 5-30. Five individuals find themselves navigating through the world, with its glories, indignities, hopes and quiet dreams. Filled with humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, it is a celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. Florida Studio Theatre, Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

'The Music of Laurel Canyon' Featuring Buffalo Rhome

June 18-Aug. 25. One of the most sacred musical places in the '60s and early '70s sits just above the Sunset Strip. Canyon became a nest of creativity, immortalizing artists like Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Mamas and the Papas, all of whom called the neighborhood home. Enjoy hits like “Desperado,” “California Dreamin’,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “Love the One You’re With.” Florida Studio Theatre, Court Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

'Mary Poppins'

June 28-Aug. 10. Everyone’s favorite nanny is back. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she helps teach the family how to value each other again. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

July

Ken Ludwig’s 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise'

July 3-Aug. 11. When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. Ludwig tells the true story of his parents’ courtship, and the results are anything but expected. Florida Studio Theatre, Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Broadway Palm Children's Theatre: 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile'

July 11-Aug. 2. Based on the children’s book, this musical tells the tale of a family who moves into a new home and finds it’s already inhabited by a talented reptile named Lyle the crocodile. This heartwarming and emotional tale is about finding your voice, following your passion, the importance of family and believing in oneself. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or https://broadwaypalm.com.

'The Outsider'

July 24-Aug. 18. Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking, and his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But his political consultant sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate ever to run for office. Unless the public is looking for ... the worst candidate ever to run for office. A timely comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Florida Studio Theatre, Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

August

The Four C Notes — Recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Aug. 6-Oct. 13. Four guys, vintage dance moves, and a trip down memory lane with the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons catalog. Florida Studio Theatre, Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-9000 or FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

September

'Shrek The Musical'

Sept. 24-25. The unlikely hero finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and the feisty Princess Fiona who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.VanWezel.org.

November

'Dear Evan Hansen'

Nov. 1-2. Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. As a result, Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for — the chance to finally fit in. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

December

'TINA — The Tina Turner Musical'

Dec. 13-15. The journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Nutcracker'

3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 27. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Salute to Vienna'

7 p.m. Dec. 29. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Clue — A New Comedic Play'

Dec. 30-31. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

January

'Menopause the Musical 2'

7:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, set sail with the ladies for high jinks on the high seas. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Funny Girl'

Jan. 14-19. This love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'HMS Pinafore'

7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. The captain’s daughter has caught the eye — and the heart — of two men at once: a lowly sailor and the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Only a bumbling baby-farmer named Little Buttercup can unravel this mess of mistaken identities and mismatched marriages. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'The Addams Family'

Jan. 28-29. A devilishly delightful musical comedy. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

February

'Come From Away'

Feb. 18-20. The true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

March

'Neil Berg’s 115 Years of Broadway'

7 p.m. March 2. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'

March 18-23. A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

April 2025

'Les Misérables'

April 8-13. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

'Beetlejuice'

April 22-27. The story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

FAIRS/FESTIVALS/EXPOS

Hurricane Expo

9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17 at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. For additional information, call 941-861-1380.

Home & Hurricane Expo

10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. 941-833-5444.

Sarasota Music Festival

June 2-22. concerts, events, masterclasses, coaching sessions and rehearsals. 941-953-3434 or www.sarasotaorchestra.org/festival.

Pineapple Fest

9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. Live music, food trucks, kids’ crafts, vendors, unique pineapple plants, games and more. Bring your largest, home-grown pineapple for the Biggest Pineapple Contest (judging starts at 10 a.m.). Bring your best pineapple inspired dessert to be judged in the cookoff (drop off between 9-11 a.m., judging starts at 11:30 a.m.) (941) 621-8299 or www.peacerivergardens.org.

COMEDY

Adam Ferrara

May 8-11. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Helen Keaney

7:30 p.m. May 10-11. The Library Comedy Club, located inside The Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 305-343-2930 or degame@att.net.

Maryellen Hooper

May 12. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Ken Miller

May 15-18. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Michael Murillo

7:30 p.m. May 17-18. The Library Comedy Club, located inside The Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 305-343-2930 or degame@att.net.

John Carfi

May 22-25. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Tommy Davidson

May 31-June 1. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Robert Kelly

June 7-8. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Medium Cindy Kaza

June 11. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Jeff Dye

June 13-15. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Preacher Lawson

June 20-22. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

John Caparulo

June 26-29. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

James Yon

July 3-6. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Tony Rock

July 11-13. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Joey Kola

July 24-27. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Mike Armstrong

July 31-Aug. 3. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Colum Tyrrell

Aug. 7-10. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Russ Nagel

Oct. 2-5. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Orny Adams

Oct. 24-26. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Derek Richards

Nov. 6-9. Visani, 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Lewis Black

8 p.m. Dec. 6. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

FARMERS MARKETS

Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, seafood, cut flowers, crafts and more. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd. wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market.

Punta Gorda’s Downtown Farmers Market

8 a.m.-noon May-September and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays October-April. Located at the corner of Taylor and Olympia in downtown Punta Gorda. https://puntagordachamber.com/punta-gorda-farmers-market.

Punta Gorda History Park Sunday Market

Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, soaps, candles, jewelry, live music and more at History Park, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. www.facebook.com/historyparkmarket.

Happy Times Marketplace

2-8 p.m. Fridays at the intersection of Ida Avenue and Mary Street in Punta Gorda. www.facebook.com/HappyHourMarketplace or 941-258-4920.

Venice Farmers Market

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays April-September and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. October-March. City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., Venice. 941-445-9209 or www.thevenicefarmersmarket.org.

Olde Englewood Village Farmers Market

Pioneer Plaza, 325 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. Every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. October-May. Some of Florida's finest local produce, prepared foods and much more. https://englewoodfarmersmarket.org.

The Market On Dearborn

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through May. 200-232 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. https://themarketondearborn.com or email info@themarketondearborn.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

'The Truth of the Night Sky: A Hermitage Collaboration'

Through Sept. 29. Multimedia artist Anne Patterson and composer Patrick Harlin, explorer of soundscape ecologies, collaborate to create an immersive installation. Visitors will plunge into color-filled light or enveloping darkness, and move in rhythm with music or ambient sound. The exhibition will also feature Patterson’s signature installation work, with satin ribbons suspended from the ceiling, which will be accompanied by Harlin’s ambient sound and black-and-white, abstract video images. Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. https://hermitageartistretreat.org.

Charlotte Players' Star Search

7:30 p.m. May 10. Contestants will be competing in a vocal competition to win the grand prize of their own show at the Langdon Playhouse this fall. One "vote ticket" will be included with your ticket purchase and additional "vote tickets" will be available for purchase the night of the show. Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022 or www.charlotteplayers.org.

Day of Celtic Music

Noon-9 p.m. May 18. Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishermensvillage.com.

'Visualizing Culture' with Hermitage Fellows Diana Al-Hadid, Raven Chacon, and Candice Hopkins

6:30 p.m. May 23. Al-Hadid discusses her work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Chacon. Adding insight and nuance to the conversation is Hopkins. Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.

Celtic Throne — Irish Dance

7:30 p.m. June 2. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

Extreme Circus

June 6-9. Acrobatic feats, aerial stunts and daredevil acts. Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 N.E. Roan St., Arcadia. www.extremecircususa.com.

Summer Circus Spectacular

June 14-Aug. 17. The annual collaboration of the Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling. Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 941-360-7399, https://circusarts.org or Ringling.org.

Bulls & Bands

Aug. 24. Bullfighting and live country music. Freestyle bullfighting, man vs. beast competition, along with legendary country music performances including Tracy Byrd and Terri Clark. Mosaic Arena, 2450 N.E. Roan St., Arcadia. www.arcadiarodeo.com.

World's Largest Swim Lesson

8:30-9 a.m. June 20. Attendees will find additional water safety resources and have the opportunity to participate in lifeguard games. North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., North Port. northportfl.gov/Event-Directory or 941-429-7275.

'Forever Tango'

7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. World-class tango dancers celebrate the passionate music and dance of Argentina. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-263-6799 or www.vanwezel.org.

ART EXHIBITS

'Pets To The Rescue'

Through May 17. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. May 3. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Old, New, Borrowed, Blue'

May 19-31. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. May 31. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Rain or Shine'

June 3-July 12. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. June 14. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

Art for National Caribbean Heritage Month

June 3-July 12. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. June 14. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Copy A Master'

July 15-Aug. 2. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. July 26. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Legends'

Aug. 5-29. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 16. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens'

Through Aug. 31. Large-scale prints on aluminum of Butcher’s beautiful photographs of plants, animals and habitats of Florida will be exhibited amid the natural landscape of the 30-acre waterfront preserve, enabling the public to engage with the artist’s work like never before. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 401 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. 941-366-5731 or https://selby.org.

'Heart and Soul'

Sept. 2-Oct. 28. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Night and Day'

Sept. 30-Oct. 25. Reception: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Instructors Gallery'

Sept. 30-Oct. 25. Reception: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Tiny Winy'

Oct. 28-Nov. 22. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 8. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

Creatively Able Student Display

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

'Color My World'

Nov. 25-Dec. 30. Reception: 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13: Holiday potluck dinner, Bring a dish to share. North Port Art Center, 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port. 941-423-6460 or www.northportartcenter.org.

ZimSculpt

Feb. 2025-May 2025. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. 941-621-8299 or https://peacerivergardens.org.

Origami in the Gardens

Oct. 2025-May 2026. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. 941-621-8299 or https://peacerivergardens.org.

*events subject to change.