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Bryan Spainhower concert
5:30 p.m. at The Nest at The Bay Park, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts
Free
Visit TheBayTurnsOne.org
The first 365 arrivals at “The Bay Turns One” birthday party will enjoy free baked goods from The Breakfast Company. Bryan Spainhower will perform a concert of his unique guitar sound that combines Nuevo Flamenco with jazz, rock, fusion and country. Family photos will be taken by First 1000 Days Suncoast.
'The Audacity of Identity: Art and Poetry by Jordan Beutel'
6 p.m. at Creative Liberties, 927 N. Lime Ave.
Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
Guests are invited to follow the journey of trans artist Jordan Buetel through visual art and poetry in this free, one-night pop-up event. There will be a Q&A after the poetry presentation.
‘Nature’s Voice’
6 p.m. at Bay Preserve, 400 Palmetto Ave., Osprey
$5
Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Join Diane Cook, author of "The New Wilderness" and "Man V. Nature," and vocalist Carmina Escobar explore the relationship between humanity and nature on the beautiful grounds of the Conservation Foundation’s Bay Preserve.
‘Once On This Island’
7 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave.
$20-$50
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre.org.
Directed by Jim Weaver, this Tony Award-winning musical set on a Caribbean island follows a peasant girl searching for love and identity. It features a score of uplifting Caribbean rhythms and instruments. Runs through Nov. 19.
'Becoming Chavela'
7 p.m. at FST's Bowne's Lab, 1265 First St.
$50
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Stephanie Trudeau performs a one-woman docu-cabaret about iconic lesbian ranchera singer Chavela Vargas, who had a resurgence in her seventies and continued to perform until she was 94. Trudeau's performance won kudos at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in both 2022 and 2023.
‘Up on the Roof’
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret, 1265 First St.
$18-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Manhattan’s Brill Building was home to songwriting duos such as Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin and Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Their string of hits produced the iconic “Brill Sound” showcased in this musical revue by Rebecca Hopkins and Richard Hopkins. Runs through Feb. 4.
'The Sound Inside'
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St.
$5-$42
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
Adam Rapp’s “The Sound Inside” revolves around the private lessons a writing professor gives his student. What do their words become? Directed by Kristin Clippard. Runs through Dec. 3.
’The Rocky Horror Show’
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W, Bradenton
$27
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Do the “Time Warp” again as the Manatee Players presents the story of Brad and Janet, repressed sweethearts who end up in the spooky mansion of a mad, cross-dressing scientist after they get a flat tire. Cosplay and respectful audience interaction is encouraged. Adults 18 and up only. Runs through Oct. 31.
‘Winter Flowers’
7:30 p.m. at The Players Studio Black Box Theatre, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 200
$27
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Written by Lily Rusek and directed by Jalex Scott, "Winter Flowers" tells the story of a woman caring for her mentally impaired adult younger sister who must make a decision after being diagnosed with cancer. Runs through Oct. 29.
Progression in Rep
7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$40-$125
Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
This Sarasota Ballet performs "Varii Capricci," with choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton and music by Sir William Walton, the world premiere of "Panoramic Score," with choreography by Gemma Bond and music by Alberto Ginastera, and "Salute," with choreography by Johan Kobborg and music by Hans Christian Lumbye. Runs through Oct. 22.
White Hot Fete with La Dame Blanche
7:30 p.m. in The Ringling courtyard, 5401 Bay Shore Road
$35
Visit Ringling.org.
Get out your best all-white outfit and comfy shoes to prepare for a night of music and dancing. La Dame Blanche will inspire you to get moving with her unique upbeat sound and DJ Moses Belancher will keep you sweating into the night.
FST Improv Presents: Out of Bounds
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre, 1265 First St.
$15
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Experienced improvisers face off in competitive rounds of fast-paced games, spontaneous scenes and off-the-cuff songs to win over the audience's laughter and applause. Runs weekends through Nov. 25.
Nick Carter 'Who I Am' Tour
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 S. Tamiami Trail
$55-$110
Visit VanWezel.org.
Get ready to experience an electrifying evening with Nick Carter, the chart-topping solo artist and member of the Backstreet Boys.
St. Armands Cars and Coffee
8-10 a.m. at Lynches Pub & Grub, 19 N. Boulevard of the Presidents, St. Armands Key
Free
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Sip on free coffee from Lynches and peruse different cars or bring your car and show it off. No registration required. All models and makes are welcome. Continues every third Saturday.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton
15; children 10 and under free
Visit HunsaderFarms.com.
The 32nd annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival features crafts, live music, pumpkins, games, hayrides, pony rides, a corn maze, scarecrows, chainsaw sculpting, a petting zoo, a children's train ride, and more. Parking is $5. Cash only. Continues Oct. 22, 28 and 29.
Main Street Market
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch
Free
Visit MainStreetMarketLWR.com.
Stroll Lakewood Main Street and shop from more than 70 vendors featuring local art, candles, retail, food, plants and more.
St. Armands Fall Festival of the Arts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park, 1 St. Armands Circle
Free
Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
The St. Armands Fall Festival of the Arts transforms St. Armands Circle Park into an outdoor gallery of original, handmade works by artisans attending the event from across Florida and throughout the United States. Their artwork includes painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media and woodworking. Visitors are sure to discover something new. Continues Sunday.
Sarasota Pride Festival: 'LGBTQ+ A Lot More'
Noon to 5 p.m. at Rosemary District, Boulevard of the Arts from Florida Avenue to Lemon Avenue
Free
Visit PPSRQ.org.
This festival celebrates diversity and equality with entertainment including a Pride concert with performers offering a message of unity through displays of creativity, a market filled with exclusive LGBTQ+-inspired products and cuisine from around the world. The event is preceded by a bike rally and grand flag march, which begins at 11 a.m. and goes down Main Street. Project Pride SRQ's annual pet parade will be during the festival down Boulevard of the Arts.
Big Mama's Collard Greens Festival
Noon to 6 p.m. at Robert L. Taylor Community Park, 1845 John Rivers St.
Free
Visit NewtownNation.com.
The annual food and culture festival features cooks and businesses serving their best dishes with Cajun, Southern, Caribbean and Creole influences. Local residents and chefs compete in the collard green cook-off for the title of “Big Mama.”
Water Lantern Festival
4:30 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
$46
Visit WaterLanternFestival.com.
Enjoy the magic of hundreds of lanterns lighting up the lake at Nathan Benderson Park. Food trucks and live music begin at 4:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m. you can design your own eco-friendly lantern. Lanterns launch at 7:30 p.m.
Discoveries: London Calling
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$35
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Nicholas McGegan conducts Richard Strauss’ Serenade, featuring 13 of Sarasota Orchestra’s wind and horn players. The string instruments grab the spotlight in Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro, composed in 1905 to show off the London Symphony Orchestra. The two groups are joined by trombones and timpani to perform Haydn’s Symphony 104, his last.
Chorus of the Keys in Concert
5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, 6116 Crestwood Ave.
Free
Visit PineShoresPres.org.
The Sarasota Chorus of the Keys has been entertaining Suncoast audiences for over 70 years. Composed of both seasonal and permanent Florida residents, the chorus excels in a capella four-part harmony and performs at both community events and competitions.
'Soul and Sass'
7 p.m. at the Rusty Anchor Stage at The Bay Park, 1101 10th St.
Free
Visit TheBayTurnsOne.org.
As part of "The Bay Turns One!" first anniversary celebration, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and The Bay present the "Soul & Sass" concert featuring some of WBTT's most popular artists, including “Soul Men” Christopher Eisenberg, Michael Mendez, Raleigh Mosley II, Leon S. Pitts II, Sheldon Rhoden and Henry Washington. They will be joined by WBTT’s “Soul Sistas” and directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and accompanied by WBTT's live band.
‘Beyond the Veil’
7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church,1031 S. Euclid Ave.
$25
Visit ENSRQ.org.
Contemporary classical music group ensembleNewSRQ kicks off its 2023-24 season with “Beyond the Veil,” a program of other-worldly works for string quartet and piano from new voices in music.
‘Charting the Lost Continent’
7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail
$18
Visit SarasotaJewishTheatre.com.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre presents “Charting the Lost Continent," based on poetry by award-winning Sarasota poet Linda Albert. Runs through Oct. 26.
