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Samantha Bennett, violin
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 Ringling Blvd.
$60
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Samantha Bennett, former principal second violin with the Sarasota Orchestra, is the founder and co-artistic director of ensemblenewSRQ, a new music collective based in Sarasota. Lunch will be served.
‘Thérèse’
7:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace
From $25
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
This rarely heard work by Jules Massenet about a love triangle during the French Revolution makes its Sarasota Opera debut. Continues 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
‘Celebration’
7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, 2050 Oak St.
$35
Visit ChamberOrchestraSarasota.org.
A musical birthday card to Israel on the occasion of its 75th birthday by the Sarasota Chamber Orchestra presents the music of five Jewish composers — Felix Mendelssohn,George Gershwin, Boris Levenberg, Noubar Aslanyan and Ernest Bloch. Founder Robert Vodnoy is the conductor.
Opera Apprentice Artist Concert
Noon at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$10
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
The hour-long concert in the Peterson Great Room features Sarasota Opera's Apprentice artists singing arias and ensembles.
Tania Vergara Pérez
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 300
$20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
“The Voices That Make Me Move” originated from the choreographer’s interest in creating the visual poetry of dancing bodies in response to world women's literature. Continues Saturday, March 25.
‘Backwards Forwards Back’
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St.
$5-$39
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
In this world premiere by Jacqueline Goldfinger directed by Urbanite Co-Artistic Director Brendan Ragan, a soldier returning from war must decide whether to address his PTSD or risk losing his family. Runs through April 23.
‘La Sylphide’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
From $35
Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
The Sarasota Ballet performs Johan Kobborg’s production of August Bournonville’s iconic full-length romantic ballet. "La Sylphide" tells the story of a Scottish fiance torn between a local woman and an ethereal creature. Continues at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
‘Madama Butterfly’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
From $25
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Since its 1904 premiere in Milan, “Madama Butterfly” has become one of the most popular operas in the world. Over the years, the tragic tale of a Japanese geisha who commits suicide after being jilted by a U.S. naval officer has sparked controversy. It’s an audience favorite nonetheless. This is the opera’s closing performance of “Butterfly.”
Vanessa Rubin
8 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$30 members; $32 not-yet-members; $16 students
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
A native of Cleveland, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin draws on the influences of her mother’s Trinidadian roots and her Louisiana-born father in her musical storytelling, which follows in the footsteps of jazz greats Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn and Freddy Cole.
My Hometown Fest
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Henderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
$25-$35
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Now in its eighth year, My Hometown Fest helps raise money for children and families with speech and hearing disabilities. This family event features food, beer, spirits and live music, which begins at noon.
Family Art Making Day
9 a.m. at Creative Liberties, 927 Lime Ave.
Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
All ages are welcome at this workshop sponsored by “artists helping artists.”
Yoga at the Umbrella House
10 a.m. at 1300 Westway Drive
$30-$40
Visit ArchitectureSarasota.org.
Salute the sun with Kris Galea of Yoga From The Heart in Paul Hiss’s modern masterpiece, which Architectural Digest named “one of the five most remarkable houses of the mid-twentieth century.”
Enchanted Garden Family Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus, 401 N. Tamiami Trail
Included with general admission
Visit Selby.org.
Visitors will enter a fairytale land where they can ride "unicorns," participate in arts and crafts, and step inside fairy houses. Popcorn and ice cream will be available to purchase. Continues Sunday.
‘Don Giovanni’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
From $25
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Set in 17th century Spain, Mozart’s most famous opera focuses on the infamous heartbreaker Don Juan, telling a story of obsession, betrayal, crime and revenge.
Walk to End Summer Hunger
7:30 a.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
$25; ages 17 and under $15
Visit AllFaithsFoodBank.org.
All Faiths Food Bank celebrates the 10th anniversary of the walk, which is held in support of children experiencing hunger after the school season ends. Participants can choose from a 1-mile "fun" walk or a 5K walk. A light breakfast is provided.
‘Ernani’
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
From $25
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The latest presentation in the Opera’s long-running Verdi Cycle, “Ernani” features a stirring score that follows a bandit who has lost everything as he faces competing suitors — including the king — for his true love.
Joan Ellison’s Judy Garland: ‘Come On Get Happy’
3 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way
$30-$50; students/children $5
Visit ThePopsOrchestra.org.
Backed by The Pops Orchestra, Joan Ellison takes a musical tour of iconic singer Judy Garland’s life from Hollywood to Carnegie Hall. The Pops’ final show of the season takes audiences over the rainbow with the original symphonic arrangements that accompanied Garland. Continues 7:30 p.m. Monday at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St W., Bradenton.
Jewish Composers and Their Iconic Music
4 p.m. at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key
$75
Call 383-8222.
The Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will be performing a concert of music by Jewish composers, presented in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. Tickets include a champagne reception after the show.
Sphinx Virtuosi: ‘Songs for Our Times’
4 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
$35-$45
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
The Sphinx Virtuosi is a professional, self-conducted ensemble of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists commemorating current events and the vibrant legacy of the past.
Michael Bolton
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$88-$118
Visit VanWezel.org.
One of the leading practitioners of “blue-eyed soul,” Michael Bolton is spreading the gospel about his first new studio album of all original music in nearly 15 years. “Spark of Light,” the first single from the album, was released March 8.
The World Fusion Orchestra
7 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$18 members; $21 non-members; $10.50 students
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
Gypsy Jazz meets up with funk, classical and hardcore fusion in The World Fusion Orchestra, founded by international composer and virtuoso guitarist Gustav Viehmeyer. The ensemble features multi-platinum drummer Art Weiss and upright bassist Jack Berry.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$35-$115
Visit SCASarasota.org.
Acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta leads the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic in a program featuring Kodály’s “Dances of Galánta,” Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. The program features violinist Sandy Cameron.
Jay Leno
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hal, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$82-$122
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The longtime “Tonight Show” host promises to be in fine form after recovering from burns recently sustained while working on one of his vintage cars and broken bones suffered in a motorcycle accident. The show must go on!
Dean Napolitano
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
A throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear with his own modern twist, Dean Napolitano has appeared in a variety of shows and roles on TV, including “Heroes,” “The Shield,” “Safe Harbor” and “From Earth to the Moon.”
‘Paralyzed’
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre, corner of Cocoanut and First Street.
$18-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
In this world premiere, the lives of two strangers with little in common besides their names — Leigh and Lee —come together after the discovery of a mysterious suicide note. Runs through April 21.
Paul Anka: Greatest Hits: His Way
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
$82-$132
Visit VanWezel.org.
The Canadian-American crooner Paul Anka is best known for his iconic hits “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” and “Having My Baby." But did you know that he earns royalties for the English lyrics of “My Way,” one of Frank Sinatra’s most recognizable anthems, not to mention the theme song from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
