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Opening Night Reception
6 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail
Free
Visit ArtCenterSarasota.org.
Art Center Sarasota kicks off its 2023-24 exhibition season with four shows: “Personification” by Randy Globus, “Soundtrack” by Clifford McDonald, “Agglutinated Moments” by Zach Gilliland and “Storytelling: A Visual Narrative” a juried show. Runs through Nov. 11.
Spyro Gyra in Concert
6 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St.
From $60
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Over nearly 50 years, contemporary jazz powerhouse Spyro Gyra has released 35 albums, rising from humble origins in Buffalo, New York, to global popularity, thanks to their inimitable style.
Lynne Koplitz
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$25
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Sarasota native Lynn Koplitz has hosted her own Netflix special, "Hormonal Beast," and has appeared on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "Tough Crowd" with Colin Quinn and Jenny McCarthy’s comedy special “Dirty, Sexy, Funny.” Runs through Sunday.
'To Infinity...'
7:30 p.m. at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton
$15
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Inspired by the infinity symbol, a figure eight on its side, the Bradenton Symphony Orchestra performs the works of composers in this concert that symbolize having no limits.
‘The Addams Family’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre's Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice
$37
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Venice Theatre presents the hit musical featuring the creepy, kooky family made up of Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Lurch and Uncle Fester. Runs through Nov. 12.
‘Ruthless!’
7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail
$32
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The Sarasota Players presents the morbidly funny tale of an 8-year-old actress who’s willing to go the distance to land the lead part in her school musical. Despite the youthful setting, the show directed by Scott Keys contains adult material. Runs through Oct. 15.
Falling for Vintage
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd.
$8; two for $12; four for $20).
Visit AmericanVintageMarkets.com.
Kick off the fall season with a vintage market bringing items from a series of vendors including collectors and artisans. Continues Saturday. Tickets are good for both days.
Sarasota Rocktoberfest
4-10 p.m. at JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive
Free
Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
This Oktoberfest event mixes live rock 'n’ roll music with German cuisine. Guests will discover a feast that includes schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock), steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), wurstl (Vienna Sausages), brezen (pretzels) knodel (potato or flour dumplings) and more. Continues 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Art Talk: Visualizing Social Issues, The Art of Patricia Anderson Turner
4 p.m. at Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail
$20-$25
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In her award-winning mixed media art, Patricia Anderson Turner addresses sociopolitical issues ranging from gun violence to white supremacy to climate change.
Witches Night Out
6 p.m. at Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 South Tamiami Trail
$35
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Witches, wizards and others are invited for music, dancing, food and drinks, a witches' dance by local artists, and a costume contest. Enjoy tarot cards and intuitive readers for entertainment. Ages 18 and up.
Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place: The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company
6 p.m. at Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Free
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The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and students from The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory present excerpts from the company’s classical and contemporary repertoire. There will be limited seating, so bringing a lawn chair is encouraged. No outside food or drinks will be permitted.
Bored Teachers ‘We Can’t Make This Stuff Up’ Comedy Tour
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 S. Tamiami Trail
$35-$65
Visit VanWezel.org.
These hilarious teacher-comedians have racked up hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter inspired by classroom antics that are not to be believed.
‘Red’
7:30 p.m. at Tree Fort Productions, The Crossings at Siesta Key
$40
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Katherine Michelle Tanner’s Tree Fort Productions opens its season with "Red," John Logan's play about the artist Mark Rothko (Lee Gundersheimer), who is challenged by his assistant (Alex Teicheira) about the ethics of a high-profile commission. Runs through Oct. 29.
Bachtoberfest
7:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave.
$15-$45
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Key Chorale kicks off its Bachtoberfest with one of Bach’s most popular orchestral works, Brandenburg Concerto No. 2. The festival also features a chamber music concert of baroque music on period instruments, a concert celebrating the 300th anniversary of Bach’s Magnificat and a performance of Cantata No. 51 for solo trumpet with soprano Mary Wilson. Bachtoberfest wraps with a biergarten experience of German food, beer from Calusa Brewing and music from Bill Milner’s Oompah Band. Continues through Oct. 15.
One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow
2 and 8 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
$30-$38
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Mark Sanders, a Broadway national touring performer known for “Fiddler on the Roof,” brings the music of pop star Barry Manilow to the stage with heartfelt renditions of hits like “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Copacabana.”
'Motherless'
2 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave.
$27
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Part of WBTT's New Playwrights Series, "Motherless" by Cherise Kimoy James follows four women in the wake of their mother's death. The play, nominated for Best Production at the New York Theatre Festival this past summer, will be followed by a talkback with the creative team. Continues Oct. 15.
Sharktoberfest
7-10 p.m. at Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
$55; VIP $125
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Join Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for this after-hours craft beer festival sponsored by Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Guests can enjoy the sights of the aquarium along with live entertainment, food stations, merchandise vendors and more. Tickets are available for a special VIP tasting where representatives of local breweries explain their brews.
Poets Unplugged
8 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$5
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The evening’s featured poet is 13th Disciple, who uses spoken word to share the gospel in a manner designed to reach a younger generation.
Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off
2-5 p.m. at Osprey Avenue between Hyde Park Street and Hillview Avenue
Free admission; tasting tickets $10
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The Sarasota Firemen's Benevolent Fund hosts this event, which involves over a dozen local firehouses competing to see who can make the best chili, according to local celebrity judges.
Wind Ensemble Concert
2 p.m. at Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 S.R. 64 E., Lakewood Ranch
$10
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The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble begins its fifth season with a fall concert that will feature the "Poet and Peasant Overture," the "Overture to Candide," and John Philip Sousa's "The Freelance March," among others.
Monday Night Jazz with James Suggs
7:30 p.m. at FST's John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St.
$34-$39
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Jazz Club of Sarasota presents trumpeter James Suggs and Friends. Considered to be one of the best trumpet players in the Bay area, Suggs has performed acclaimed tribute shows to Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and Harry James.
Nobuntu
7:30 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$35
Visit WSLR.org/Fogartyville.
A female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, Nobuntu has won rave reviews for its innovative performances ranging from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel.
Dinner concert: Joseph Parrish
5:30 p.m. at Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice
$78
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Bass-baritone Joseph Parrish is accompanied by Joseph Holt on piano in this performance presented by Artist Series Concerts. Winner of the 2022 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, 24-year-old Parrish will sing traditional spirituals, opera and Broadway show tunes.
