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THURSDAY, AUG. 25
Pop-Up Restaurant Series: Christian Hershman
7 p.m. at Café in the Park, 2010 Adams Lane
$35
Call 361-3032.
Each month, Café in the Park invites a local chef to cook up a culinary experience. This month, enjoy food prepared by chef Christian Hershman, former chef at State Street Eating House. Seating is limited.
'Why Can't I Be You?'
7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N. Tamiami Trail
$15
Call 365-2494.
After winning the 2015 Players New Play Festival, Llewelyn Jones' play, "Why Can't I Be You?" will take the main stage. The story tells the tale of a rock star who wakes up after a night of partying to find his worst nightmare: his stalker in his bedroom. Runs through Aug. 28.
FRIDAY, AUG. 26
10 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave.
$19; $6 for children and free for members
Call 366-5731.
For 12 weeks, the Payne Mansion’s Museum of Botany and the Arts will display rare books and botany prints from the library’s collection, some dating as far back as the 18th century.
6 p.m. at Libby's L-Bar, 1917 S. Osprey Ave.
Free
Call 487-7300.
Turn back time with Dean Johanesen, as he serenades audiences with his brand of gypsy jazz. Completing the speakeasy vibe by sipping one of L-Bar's craft cocktails.
6 p.m. at The Five O'Clock Club,1930 Hillview St.
$10
Call 366-5555.
The Mike Kach starts out the evening, followed by Jah Movement, who will play reggae, dancehall, Soca, r&b, funk and soul.
Mandeville Beer Garden Movie Night
8 p.m. at Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 N. Lemon Ave.
Free
Call 954-8688.
Enjoy beer, food and "The Princess Bride" on a giant outdoor screen at Mandeville Beer Garden. Free popcorn and cotton candy, and a free koozie with the purchase of a $5 Lagunitas beer.
8:30 p.m. at Cock and Bull Pub, 975 Cattlemen Road
$12 in advance; $15 at the door
Call 363-1262.
Combining circus, sideshow, burlesque and performance art, Mystic Circus is a touring act that got its start in Coney Island. Now, the eccentric troupe brings its awe-inspiring, risqué performance to Sarasota for a night of darkly humorous, adults-only fun.
9 p.m. at the Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave.
$15
Call 702-5613.
This immersive cabaret experience from Plump Sisters Productions features songs from the stage and screen. Sit down to dinner and enjoy live tap dancing, a gay wedding and an unforseen murder. Runs nightly through Aug. 13.
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
FST Improv: 'The More You Know'
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$15
Call 366-9000.
To celebrate back-to-school season, FST Improv will use audience suggestions to improvise a John Hughes-style epic.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28
7 p.m. at The Gator Club, 1490 Main St.
$5
Call 366-5969.
LDG Productions presents the return of this dance-throwback to the days of big hair, leg warmers and some of the best dance music ever created. DJ Lady J will keep the dance floor filled — and bring back plenty of memories. Dress in your favorite ’80s outfit.
5 p.m. at 222 S. Palm Ave.
$20
Call 928-0296.
The First Brass of Sarasota presents this concert, featuring various brass ensembles who will perform marches, show tunes and some classical pieces. The large group includes eight trumpets, six French horns, three trombones, euphonium, two tubas and two percussionists. Throughout this all-brass show there will also be solos, quartets and an octet of French horns.
MONDAY, AUG. 29
7 p.m. at Café in the Park, 2010 Adams Lane
Free
Call 361-3032.
Welcome back Lucy and Wayne from their European tour as they release a new album. Enjoy an evening of the duo's signature guitar sliding, kick-drum stomping harmonica-playing music.
TUESDAY, AUG. 30
9 p.m. at Old School Bar and Grill, 1991 Main St.
Free
Call 363-7744.
Sing your heart out — well, sort of — at this lip-synching competition. First place wins $300; second place gets $50 and third place gets $25.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
1 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts
$275
Call 953-1234.
Celebrate Florida's booming craft-beer industry at this inaugural summit, dedicated to the Southeast craft-beer professional with the goal of providing networking opportunities for brewers, distributors and retailers. Industry professionals will lead classes. Runs through Sept. 2.
