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MONDAY, NOV. 23
8 p.m. at The Five O’Clock Club, 1930 Hillview St.
Free
Call 366-5555
Blues is the business at hand Monday nights at the Five O’Clock Club. Local bluesman and troubadour Al Fuller leads his band in a nightlong jam session with Sarasota musicians.
TUESDAY, NOV. 24
8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$25 to $39
Call 366-9000
Running through Jan. 10, Richard Bean’s comedic update on the 18th century comedy, “Servant of Two Masters,” opens Florida Studio Theatre’s 2015 mainstage season. Connor Carew stars as the gullible, yet lovable man who must survive serving two different crime lords in 1960s Brighton, England.
'Soul Mates: A Journey to Hitsville'
6 and 9 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$30 to $32
Call 366-9000
You have two chances on Tuesday to see the Motown stylings of Florida Studio Theatre’s first cabaret show of the season. Starring Ryan Connolly, Jordan Craig, Andrew Mauney and Luke Minx as a smooth R&B quartet, the show travels through the soul classics of the 1960s and 70s including the Jackson 5, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25
1:30 and 8 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20 to $96
Call 351-8000
One of the most iconic and influential musicals of the 20th century returns to Sarasota. Featuring a splendid ensemble cast, “West Side Story” will have audience members laughing, crying and feeling inspired.
Black Diamond Burlesque Peep Show
8:30 p.m. at The Gator Club, 1490 Main St.
$10
Call 366-5969
Spend the best party night of the year with the stars of Black Diamond Burlesque, who will perform a mini-show in the bar's upstairs lounge, featuring special guest Amber Ray, from New York City.
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre 1923 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
$15 to $19
Call 925-3869
Once a high school teacher for 15 years, Mike Rivera gave up the classroom for the comedy club. Playing from Nov. 25 to 29, Rivera brings his experiences form the classroom to Sarasota
THURSDAY, NOV. 26
ALSO Youth’s 6th Annual Turkey Trot
8 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota
$30 to register
Call 951-2567
Preemptively work off that Thanksgiving and help a great cause at this sixth annual holiday run. Run alongside 1,500 other participants in this 5k, which helps raise money and awareness for at-risk LGBT youth and allies.
4 p.m. at World of Beer Sarasota, 8217 Tourist Center Dr., Bradenton.
Free
Call 306-5868
All World of Beer loyalty members will receive 25% off their entire tab, as well as other drink specials. The first 50 customers will also receive free glassware.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in various locations
$75
Call 363-7744
Pull yourself out of that turkey coma and take a beer tour of Sarasota's local beer scene. Ticket includes trolley ride to all locations and a pint of beer at Darwin's Brewing Co., JDub's Brewing Co., Big Top Brewing Co. and Mandeville Beer Garden, as well as two complimentary beers during the ride. Trolley leaves from Old School Bar & Grill, 1991 Main St.
8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$55 to $70
Call 953-3368
Once Thanksgiving has come and gone, breaking out Christmas songs and showing your holiday spirit is officially fair game. Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Dave Koz brings the Christmas spirit back to Sarasota, along with guitarist Jonathan Butler, saxophonist Candy Dulfer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-vocalist and one half of the Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley.
SATURDAY, NOV. 28
2 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$6
Call 366-9000
Florida Studio Theatre’s improv theater goes back to class. Enjoy the fresh comedy and perspective from local young comedians as they write and perform their original sketch comedy.
2 to 10 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court
$12
Call 545-5635
There aren't many instruments cooler than a cigar-box guitar. WSLR Community Radio presents this third annual festival spotlighting the ultimate DIY instrument, which dates back hundreds of years. Learn how to make and play your own and enjoy music by Suitcase Full of Blues, Jimmie Fadden, David Smash and Steve Arvey, as well as vendors and food.
Noon to 3 p.m. at Gecko's Grill & Pub, 351 N. Cattlemen Road
Spend your Saturday with hot rods and cold ones at this car show, featuring beer from Motorworks Brewing Co. Donations will benefit the Payton Wright Foundation.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29
'A Banquet of Voices Holiday Concert'
4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave.
$25 to $35
Call 921-4845
The Key Chorale continues its season with classical holiday offerings from some of choral music’s greatest composers, including Claudio Monteverdi, Andrea Gabrieli, Bartholomaeus Praetorius and Heinrich Schütz, the Key Chorale’s concert was inspired by Venice, Italy’s St. Mark’s Basilica where the group performed in 2009.
