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MONDAY, NOV. 9
'Edgar Allan Poe: Shadow of the Raven'
2 p.m. at Fruitville Public Library, 100 Coburn Rd.
Free
Call 861-2518
Duffy Hudson, Broadway actor and impressionist, brings his one-man show about America’s godfather of horror, Edgar Allan Poe, to the Fruitville Public Library. Hudson has performed Poe’s life and stories more than 1,000 times and was honored by the Poe House and Museum in Fordham, N.Y. as the official voice of Poe.
8 p.m. at Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd.
$20
Call 952-1730
Shamrock Pub teams up with Out and About Coffee for a night of coffee and beer pairings. Tickets include five pairings.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10
'Hair'
8 p.m. at Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice
$20 to $32
Call 488-1115
Broadway performing legend Ben Vereen directs a new interpretation of America’s original rock ’n’ roll musical. A member of the original Broadway production, Vereen’s production will open the Venice Theatre’s mainstage season, which includes productions of “Noises Off,” “Ragtime” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Runs through Dec. 12
8 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$13 to $60
Call 351-8000
The opening production of Asolo Rep’s 2015-2016 season, “West Side Story,” opens for previews. Directed by the Tony Award-nominated Joey McKneely, the young cast includes two actors and dancers from Booker High School. Runs through Dec. 27.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
10 p.m. at the Gator Club, 1490 Main St.
$5
Call 366-5969
Join local band MeteorEYES and Orlando-based band Me Chinese for a night of psychedelic synth rock and dancing at Gator Club.
8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$63.32 to $192.25
Call 953-3368
One of the founding bands of the prog-rock genre arrives in Sarasota. The Grammy Award-winning band will perform hits, such as “Roundabout,” “I’ve Seen All Good People” and “Starship Trooper” with new bassist Billy Sherwood.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12
8 p.m. at The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail
Runs through Nov. 22
$12
Call 365-2494
The Players Theatre starts off its Backstage at The Players programming with this comedic, sometimes dramatic look at sexual identity. A critical success off-Broadway in 2012, the play focuses on the story of John, as he is torn choosing between the relationship he has with his boyfriend or the woman he accidentally falls in love with.
6 p.m. at JDub's Brewing Co., 1215 Mango Ave.
Free
Call 955-2739
JDub’s Brewing Co. invites local runners and beer lovers to this weekly 5k run around Ed Smith Stadium and neighboring communities. Runners receive 10% off all beer after the run, free water and towels at the finish line as well as a punch card for free prizes after runs 10, 25 and 50.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach
$6
Visit siestakeycrystalclassic.com
Masters of the sand will converge on Siesta Key Beach from Nov. 13 to 17 to battle for the title of best sand sculpture in Sarasota. Started in 2010, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic has turned into an annual favorite, where attendees can enjoy the 10-feet-tall sculptures while walking along the beach.
6 p.m. at Cafe in the Park, Payne Park
Free
Stripped-down psychobilly duo, Hymn for Her, takes the stage in the third Payne Park live-music session.
Lewis Black: 'The Rant is Due, Part Deux'
8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$64.50
Call 953-3368
America’s angriest stand-up comedian arrives in Sarasota. Black is known for his biting perspective on American news and politics.
5 to 9 p.m. at Darwin Brewing Co., 803 17th Ave. W., Bradenton
Free
Call 747-1970
Geraldson Community Farm and Darwin Brewing Co. host this monthly event, which features booths by local farmers and artisans.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
27th Annual St. Armands Art Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle
Free
Visit artfestival.com
More than 150 artists will take over St. Armand’s Circle for the 27th annual art festival. Everything from photography, glass, ceramics, paintings, mixed media and sculpture will be on display and for sale, and guests can meet the local artists.
3 p.m. at Mr. Beery's, 2645 Mall Drive
Free
Call 343-2854
Enjoy music and a beer with an acoustic set from local Southern rock-trio, Hail Dale. Show coincides with a Cigar City promo event.
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
Keith Farmhouse to Fork Dinner
4:30 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail
$100
Call 921-3400
Chef Paul Mattison hosts this four-course farm-to-fork dinner on the lawn of the estate's Keith Farmhouse. The dinner will follow an art sale and will feature locally harvested foods. Seats limited to 150.
