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Divas Three
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret, 1265 First St.
From $18
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Created by Nancy Allen Productions, 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.
‘Black Pearl Sings!’
8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Keating Theatre, 1265 First St.
$25
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“Black Pearl Sings” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a Library of Congress musicologist who wants to record undocumented slave-era music and an African American prisoner who has the knowledge needed for her project. Runs through Aug. 6.
Patrick Garrity
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$25
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A veteran of NBC and CBS "Comedy Night School," McGarrity riffs on what it's like to serve in the armed forces, grow up with a big brother and why the Irish don't "trash talk." Runs through July 30.
Wellness in Motion
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Senior Friendship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way
Free
Visit FriendshipCenters.org.
This event aims to combat the national epidemic of loneliness and isolation, through various resources for seniors including balance movement classes, high-energy Zumba dance fitness and salsa dance demonstrations, and complimentary blood pressure checks.
‘Folktale and Movement’
6:30 p.m. at Hermitage Palm House Studio, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood
$5
Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Choreographer Christopher Williams and dance collaborator Caitlin Scranton hold an open rehearsal and a conversation about his current work, a twist on a classical folktale popularized by the Ballet Russes, as well as his previous choreography.
Larry & Jeannie
7 p.m. at Centennial Park, Venice
Free
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Larry & Jeannie bill themselves as Tampa Bay’s “premier classic acoustic folk/rock duo.” Find out why at this free concert hosted by Venice Main Street and Neal Communities. No alcohol is permitted in Centennial Park.
Family Movie Night: 'Shrek'
7:30 p.m. at The Oval at The Bay Park, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts.
Free
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Bring along the family and enjoy a screening of "Shrek" (PG) under the stars. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Simply Greek Food Truck.
World Mangrove Day Family Celebration
9 a.m. to noon at Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island
Free
Visit SuncoastWaterKeeper.org.
Celebrate World Mangrove Day at this family-friendly festival. Bring family and your friends for sun prints, stand-up paddleboard lessons, live music and more. Food will be provided by Big Blue Grilled Cheese Co. and The Chill Mobile food trucks. Suncoast Waterkeeper will launching its new citizen pollution monitoring program, Eyes on the Suncoast and christening their new patrol boat at 11:30 a.m.
'Magic & Mystery'
7 p.m. at Creative Liberties, 927 N. Lime Ave.
$15
Visit CreativeLiberties.net
This special indoor market includes performances by illusionist Marshall Chandler, light dancer Ace of Wands, stilt performer KC Allen and poet Steve McAllister as well as angel readings. Guests are encouraged to don "magical" attire.
Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakefront Drive in Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Free
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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.
ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships
8 a.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
Free
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The ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships for canoes and kayaks is hosted by Nathan Benderson Park. Hundreds of paddlers from across the U.S. will compete in various age and skill categories, including the paracanoe class. The top paddlers in the country will include future Olympians competing on a nine-lane course. Parking costs $10. Runs through Friday.
Diego Figueiredo
7:30 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$28; members $25; students $14
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
Grammy award-winning Diego Figueiredo draws from his homeland of Brazil’s musical heritage and the eclectic history of jazz with his vocals and acoustic guitar. Food will be available for purchase from Sarasota Eatz Food Truck. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
‘A Comedy of Tenors’
8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St.
From $25
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Set in 1930s Paris, “A Comedy of Tenors” is a madcap romp that follows a producer trying to keep an Italian superstar preparing for a concert from falling prey to temptation and mayhem. Runs through Aug. 20.
