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Wednesday, Dec. 16
Noon at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
Free
Call 351-7467.
The Tommy Goodman Jazz Trio stops by the Sarasota Orchestra to give music-lovers a jazzy jolt to their December. Featuring Goodman on piano, Dominic Mancini on bass and Johnny Moore on drums, the trio will perform jazz standards and holiday favorites.
Thursday, Dec. 17
7 p.m. at University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Free.
Call 955-4942
Some of the country’s youngest and most talented musicians descend on Sarasota for the annual Perlman Music Program, Suncoast residency. The orchestra of students and their teachers brings open rehearsals and concerts throughout the Christmas and New Year season. Runs through Jan. 2
7 to 10 p.m. at Libby's L-Bar, 1917 S. Osprey Ave.
Free
Call 487-7300
LDG Productions presents Combo Vimana, a blend of Latin Jazz, Rumba Flamenco and Bossa Nova.
Friday, Dec. 18
6 to 10 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave.
$20 to $100
Call 366-5731
Selby Gardens’ annual outdoor display features 500,000 lights placed throughout the gardens to illuminate its diverse flora and fauna. Guests will also enjoy traditional holiday music, drinks and food.
"John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker"
7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$35 to $105
Call 359-0099
Choreographer Matthew Hart’s "John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker" will set the stage for the holidays for three performances Dec. 18 and 19. Set to Tchaikovsky’s score by the Sarasota Orchestra, the performance chronicles the history of John and Mable Ringling, as well as Sarasota’s connection to the circus with Hoffman’s classical Nutcracker.
10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Five O'Clock Club, 1930 Hillview St.
$3
Call 366-5555
Hip-hop meets live band as emcee Ryanito takes the stage with Wild Root for a mix of original and cover songs. Special guests include Monteasy and Kristen Calandra.
Saturday, Dec. 19
Art, Rhymes and Beer — Holiday Edition
5 to 10 p.m. at JDub's Brewing Co. 1215 Mango Ave.
Free
Call 955-2739
Enjoy live art and local music while sipping craft beer in the JDub's beer garden. Make a donation to Toys for Tots and chow down on food from Taste Time to Love Us food truck.
Dušan Tynek Dance Theatre: "Joseph’s Coat"
5:15 p.m. at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd.
$30
Call 360-7399
Dušan Tynek and his Brooklyn, N.Y. dance company return to Sarasota for a brand new site-specific work created for the John and Mable Ringling’s James Turrell Skyspace exhibit. Tynek and his six dancers will perform beneath the open-air art fixture and respond to its constantly changing color and light.
Sunday, Dec. 20
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd.
$40 to $45
Call 306-1200
The award-winning Axiom Brass joins the local Gloria Musicae Singers for a selection of classical carols and modern favorites. featuring five world-class brass musicians, Dorival Puccini, Jr. (trumpet), Kris Hammond (trumpet), Kevin Harrison (tuba), Serdar Çizmeci (trombone) and Jacob Diedwardo (horn).
Monday, Dec. 21
5 to 8 p.m. at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota
$10
Call 359-5700
The final Ringling by the Bay of 2015 will feature local band Kettle of Fish playing for guests as they enjoy food, drinks and the view as the sun sets on the bayfront.
Monday, Dec. 22
8 p.m. at Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice
$25
Call 488-1115
The Ditchfield Family Singers bring their homegrown sound to the Venice Theatre for two nights of holiday harmonies. A family of eight, the Ditchfield Family Singers have been performing their holiday show for years in and around Sarasota and Venice.
Gunther Doug, RaeF and Dan Shultz
8:30 p.m. at Cock & Bull Pub, 975 Cattlemen Road
$10
Call 877-1262
Nashville-based garage-rock band Gunther Doug returns to its hometown for a show with RaeF and Dan Shultz.
Tuesday, Dec. 23
7 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$35 to $55
Call 953-3368
The Nebraska Theatre Caravan has been touring Charles Dickens’ classic holiday haunt across the country since 1979. This year, the cast of 23 brings the Victorian world of Scrooge and company to Sarasota just in time for Christmas.
