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Divas Three
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret, 1265 First St.
From $18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Three female vocalists present four decades of songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and other women who have won the coveted title of “Diva.” Runs through Sept. 17.
‘The Graduate’
7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail
$30
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Directed by Elliott Raines, “The Graduate” is a stage adaptation of the classic 1960s novel and film. It explores the unlikely liaison between a recent college graduate who is adrift in life and a friend of his parents who knows exactly what she wants. Runs through Aug. 27.
A Day for World Peace
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kadampa Meditation Center Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd.
Free
Visit MeditationInSarasota.org.
The public is invited to an open house and community day at Kadampa Meditation Center to meet teachers and the community, tour the facilities and participate in a free guided meditation session (kids and adult sessions available) along with a talk and dedication for world peace. Refreshments and snacks will be offered, and the event will feature a silent auction and raffles.
Back to School Bash
11 a.m. at Music Compound SRQ, 1751 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, and Music Compound MAN, 4740 S.R. 64 E.. Bradenton
Free
Visit MusicCompound.com.
Families can enjoy a tour of the Music Compound, meet team members and join demonstration classes, including Kidz Rock, guitar, vocals and drums.
Sarasota Youth Opera Family Day
Noon at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
Free
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Hear the Youth Opera sing, attend a singing session, join in acting games and stand on the stage when you take a tour of the opera house. The whole family is invited to come see what Sarasota Youth Opera is about.
Knitting Class
1 p.m. at the Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Free
Visit ManateeLibrary.libcal.com.
The Braden River Library hosts a drop-in knitting class for adults. The class will meet in the new Maker Space in the library and those attending should bring their knitting projects. The program is suitable for knitters of all levels. Needles and yard are available for on-site use.
The Bolds Brothers
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave.
$25-$100
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre.org.
Brothers Jordan and Joel Bolds perform their mesmerizing blend of soul, gospel and jazz. Jordan Bolds is a 22-year-old saxophonist who discovered the sax in the fourth grade and has appeared at the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. Joel Bolds, 20, is a professional drummer who also taught himself how to play piano. Special guest artists include Charlie “CJ” Melton and Marc Dortch. A second performance will be 5 p.m. Sunday.
Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakefront Drive in Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Free
Visit MyLWR.com.
The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch will run year-round every Sunday. Vendors will be offering seafood, eggs, meats, dairy products, pastas, bakery goods, jams and pickles among other items. Other features are children’s activities and live music.
Music in the Gardens
4:30 p.m. at Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Boulevardof the Arts.
$30; members $25
Visit SarasotaGardenClub.org.
Violinist Elijah Luzginov provides a musical accompaniment for visitors while they explore or sit in the gardens maintained by the Sarasota Garden Club and enjoy wine, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
Hard Heart Burlesque
8 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$37
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
It's a little risqué business brought to you by the talented practitioners at Hard Heart Burlesque. Enter the Burlesque Time Machine as Marina Elaine and Karma Kandlewick present an evening of song, dance, striptease and variety over the years. Burlesque is a feast for the senses, it pushes the boundaries, and it welcomes performers who have graced stages all across America.
Music Bingo
7 p.m. at The Green at UTC, 125 N. Cattlemen Road
Free
Visit UTCSarasota.com.
Every third Monday of the month, visit The Green for Music Bingo. In this version of the game, numbers are replaced with snippets of songs, and participants have the ability to win prizes. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday Night Jazz at the Cabaret
7:30 p.m. at FST's John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St.
$34-$39
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Sponsored by Jazz Club of Sarasota, Monday Night Jazz features Rebecca Richardson and the Dan Heck Trio, both popular in Venice’s club scene. They play jazz favorites and popular tunes from the Great American Songbook.
"Creedence Clearwater Remixed!"
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave.
$18 and up
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
“The Jersey Tenors” and “The Surfer Boys” veteran Vaden Thurgood has created his own musical revue. The show follows the life of Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty through hit songs such as “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising.” It features a rotating cast with three men (including Thurgood for at least a month) and a woman on stage. Runs through Oct. 15.
Jazz Happy Hour
6 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St.
Free
Visit SarasotaMusicArchive.org.
Sarasota Music Archive wraps its summer Jazz Happy Hour series with the Robbie Rose Retro Quartet. The quartet features Rose on piano, Patricia Dean on vocals, Sherrell McCants on bass and Ken Snow on percussion. Reservations are required.
Helen Keaney
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
Known for her edgy material and sexy style, Helen Keaney has performed on Carnival Cruise lines and hosted TV shows for Comedy Central, Discovery Health and Style Network. Her stand-up credits include A&E’s “An Evening at the Improv,” Lifetime’s “Girls’ Night Out” and VH-1 “Stand-up Spotlight.” Runs through Aug. 26.
