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This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week


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THURSDAY, MAY 19

Beer and Cheese Pairing

7 p.m. at JDub's Brewing Co., 1215 Mango Ave.

$25

Call 955-2739. 

Sample four cheeses and four beers at this monthly pairing. Learn what pairs well together, what flavors to look for during tasting and how to enjoy beer with food in general. Seating is limited.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 20

Concealed Associations

5 to 9 p.m. at Solid, 530 S. Orange Ave. 

Free

Call

Enjoy this solo exhibition by local artist Elijah Anderson, a graduate of Sarasota's Booker VPA program. This self-taught artist will display his ink drawings, screen prints and limited-edition apparel. Music, drinks and light bites will accompany the show.

 

Studio Theater Live

7:30 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave. W.

$10, or $12 at the door 

Call 748-1111.

Geri X and Lady and Gentleman will be performing as the last segment of the Independent Jones and Manatee Performing Arts Center partnership series. 

 

Randy 'Macho Man' Savage Tribute Night

8 p.m. at Mr. Beery's, 2645 Mall Drive

Free

Call 343-2854.

Ooh yeah! Mr. Beery's and Florida Pro Wrestling tag team this tribute night for late professional wrestler Randy Savage, who was billed as being from Sarasota. Meet FPW wrestlers, take pictures with championship belts and enjoy craft beer.

 

Tina Malia

7:30 p.m. at Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road

$22; $30 at the door; $10 for students with ID

Call 955-3301. 

Tina Malia is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer who is performing on her world tour, "Music From the Heart of the World." Her music reflects art, health, education and harmony with the earth. 

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21

Sarasota Field Day

11 a.m. at Evie's Tavern on the Range, 4725 Bee Ridge Road 

$50 for individuals; $330 for teams

Call 377-0990.

Relive your field days from grade school with this event, which will include classic competitions, such as relay races, obstacle courses and adult games, like volleypong. Prizes are available for winning teams, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. 

 

Combo Vimana

7 to 10 p.m. at the L-Bar, 1917 S. Osprey Ave. 

Free

Call 487-7300. 

Sarasota-based Combo Vimana plays a blend of Latin jazz, rumba, flamenco and bossa nova. Drink cocktails in a swanky atmosphere while listening to the music. 

 

'Annie Jr.' 

7:30 p.m. at the Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N. Tamiami Trail 

$15

Call 365-2494. 

Experience the adventures of Annie in one of this classic musical. The show will continue on May 22 at 2 p.m..

 

Hail Dale and Go Man and Sha Sha Shaman

9 p.m. at Growler's Pub, 2831 N. Tamiami Trail

Free

Call 487-7373.

Hail Dale, Go Man and Sha Sha Shaman take the stage for an evening of rock ’n’ roll. 

 

SUNDAY, MAY 22

Gospel Brunch with Truality

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Blue Rooster, 1525 4th Street 

$24.95 for adults; $12 for children

Call 388-7539. 

Enjoy authentic Southern comfort food with live gospel, traditional and contemporary music. 

 

Summer Survivors for a Summer Sunday Concert Event

3 p.m. at Gilligan's Island Bar, 5253 Ocean Blvd. 

Free

Call 346-8122.

Kick back on the outdoor patio during the Hashed Out Release Party. Enjoy ice cold cocktails and a stacked lineup for live music. 

 

Gabriel Hernandez Jazz Trio

7:30 p.m. at WSLR 96.5 Community Radio, 525 Kumquat Court

$12

Call 894-6469. 

Gabriel Hernandez, along with John Jenkins and Mauricio J Rodriguez, will be playing Cuban Latin Jazz and American Jazz. Listen in on this piano, drums and bass trio. 

 

MONDAY, MAY 23

Kaleidoscope

6 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail

Free

Call 351-8000. 

See original theatre productions created by Kaleidoscope artists from Bayshore High School, Community Haven for Adults and Children, Easter Seals Southwest Florida, and Oak Park School.

 

Chris Kattan and Friends

7 p.m. at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd. 

$25

Call 925-3869.  

For one night only, Chris Kattan, known for his years on Saturday Night Live, will perform standup at McCurdy's. 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 24

'Alabama Story'

8 p.m. at the Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.

$25 to $36

Call 366-9000.

This regional premiere, inspired by true events, tells the story of a children's book with a hidden message that causes controversy in 1959 Montgomery, Ala. The show will run through May 28. 

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

Come Back Alice 

10 p.m. at the Five O'Clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street

Call 366-5555. 

Enjoy the Southern Gypsy Funk of Come Back Alice with soulful vocals, melodic guitars, baroque-style violins and funky bass and drums. 

 

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