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THURSDAY, JULY 28
Under the Covers: An Evening of Acoustic Music
6 p.m. at Libby's Café + Bar, 1917 S. Osprey Ave.
Free
Call 487-7300.
Libby's and host Jamie Z present a night of acoustic originals and crowd-favorite covers performed by singer-songwriters including Sara Nelms and Kristopher James. Libby's full menu, including craft cocktails and local brews, will be available.
Sitting Poolside with FST Improv
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at JDub's Brewing Co., 1215 Mango Ave.
Free
Call 955-2739.
Florida Studio Theatre Improv gives a one-off performance of its improv comedy routine at JDub’s Brewing Co. Enjoy JDub’s selection of beers while watching the group perform its signature games, songs and skits — and even suggest ideas for the performance.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Noon at Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail
$20 to $25
Call 966-5214.
Puccini’s emotional "Madama Butterfly" never fails to move an audience. Enjoy the opera's musical score, libretto and singing in a serene setting.
5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
Free
Call 953-3368.
This edition of Friday Fest features live music by Jah Movement, as well as food trucks and drink stations. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets.
SARTQ: Small Works Opening Reception
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at [blank] slate gallery, 538 S. Pineapple Ave.
Free
Call 312-5700.
[blank] slate gallery hosts an opening reception for the new exhibition by contemporary arts collective, SARTQ, called “Small Works.” The exhibition features 25 works by 12 participating artists who took a small-scale approach to their work, which is traditionally larger. Runs through Aug. 20.
7 p.m. at Libby's Cafe + Bar, 1917 S. Osprey Ave.
Free
Call 487-7300.
Step back in time with Dean Johanesen, who will play acoustic guitar-driven gypsy jazz with a vintage feel, including both original songs and covers.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
6 p.m. at La Dona Donuts,
4567 Bee Ridge Road
$12
Call 702-5207.
Enjoy mini-donut sampling, hors d'oeuvres and ’90s trivia at this ladies’ night event. Register in advance to attend.
3 p.m. at Mr. Beery's.
$20
Call 343-2854.
The concept is simple: Chug a beer; run a quarter-mile; repeat until you've run a mile. Cost includes admission, the four in-race beers, a post-race beer and a T-shirt. Awards for fastest male, fastest female, best costume and first to throw up. This beer mile marks the event’s first tag-team format.
9:30 p.m. at The Five O'Clock Club, 1930 Hillview St.
Free
Call 366-5555.
Local band The Hydramatic performs a mix of rock, soul and R&B music.
4 p.m. at Big Top Brewing Co., 6111 Porter Way
Free
Visit BigTopBrewing.com.
Head to Big Top Brewing Co. for the bottle and tap release of the brewery’s new Ringmaster Berliner Raspberry beer. It’s a potluck, so bring your favorite picnic dish. Ryan Carney will provide live reggae music.
Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive Showcase
2 p.m. at Sarasota Ballet, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$15, or $10 for children
Call 359-0099.
The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive Showcase features ballet students from around the country — and the world — performing at a high level. Tickets available by phone or online at sarasotaballet.org.
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School Student Showcase
7 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$25
Call 328-1300.
The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School presents this performance of "On Stage," which holds special significance for the school’s founders, Ariel Serrano and Wilmian Hernandez. Their son, 19-year-old Francisco Serrano, 19, will give his final pre-professional performance before joining the London Royal Ballet Company this fall.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
HD at the Opera House: Millepied/Robbins/Balanchine
1:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$20
Call 328-1300.
As part of its weekly series, the Sarasota Opera House will show the Paris Opera performance of choreographer Benjamin Millepied's tribute to his inspirations Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine. This performance is a contemporary dance creation, but it also highlights the significance of classical dance technique.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$30 to $32
Call 366-9000.
Jason Michaels presents a live, interactive sleight-of-hand show at Florida Studio Theatre. A casino veteran, Michaels demonstrates the illusory skills used by card sharks to eliminate the house edge. Runs through Aug. 21.
Summer Chef Jam
7 p.m. at Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd.
$25
Call 952-1730.
Shamrock and Edible Sarasota team up once again for the annual Summer Chef Jam series. Admission includes three small plates and bottomless pints of Florida craft beers. This week’s featured restaurant is Brasa & Pisco.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3
8 p.m. at the Gompertz Theatre at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$25
Call 366-9000.
This play, written by James Sherman, is set in 1977 in the Jewish community of Skokie, Ill., where a neo-Nazi group plans to hold a demonstration. The central character, Isaac Adams, must confront his role in the story and the meaning of his heritage and relationships. Runs through Aug. 21.
