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‘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 for FST’s summer cabaret series. The show, which features a rotating cast with three men and a woman, follows the life of Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty through hit songs such as “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising.” Runs through Oct. 22.
Friday Fest: Jah Movement
5-9 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
Free
Visit VanWezel.org.
The Van Wezel’s Friday Fest free summer concert series comes to a close with a performance by reggae band Jah Movement, winner of the Manasota Honors 2021 Musical Artist of the Year award. Featuring vocalist Shantel Norman, Jah Movement sprinkles a little R&B, soul and funk into its potent mix of live reggae.
Steve Byrne
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$28
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
Pittsburgh native Steve Byrne’s multicultural heritage — his mother is Korean and his father is Irish — provided him with plenty of material for his TBS TV show “Sullivan & Son." Byrne is a favorite on the comedy festival circuit and has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, Toronto and Chicago and HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival in Las Vegas. Runs through Sept. 23
2 Peace
7 p.m. at Centennial Park, Venice
Free
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Rock to the sounds of 2 Peace at this free Friday night concert hosted by Venice MainStreet and sponsored by Neal Communities. Bring your own chairs and blankets to Centennial Park but leave the booze behind because no alcohol is allowed.
Life;Story 5K/10K
7 a.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
5K is $45; 10K is $50
Visit Centerstone.org.
The 21st annual Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K Run and Walk for Suicide Prevention follows a scenic route around the lake at Nathan Benderson Park. Finishers will receive a commemorative medal.
Family Art Day
9 a.m. to noon at Creative Liberties, 927 N. Lime Ave.
Free
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Artist Sandy Koolkin will lead families in a creative project that is suitable for all ages and skill levels. No RSVP required.
Sarasota Bay Fest
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island
Free
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Bay Fest will allow families to celebrate the wonders of underwater worlds. This family-friendly event will offer exhibits showcasing local marine life. As part of the event there will be kayak tours, live music performances and food from food truck vendors. Experts will be on hand to teach about underwater habitats and the conservation efforts to help protect them.
International Natural Health & Foods Expo
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail
$10; veterans free
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In this co-production of Healthy Referral Newspaper and Mind Your Body and Spirit Radio, there will be numerous exhibits and speakers offering the most up-to-date information in natural health and nutrition. Guest speakers include Brian Clement, co-director of Hippocrates Wellness in West Palm Beach, Florida. Continues 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sarasota Opera Annual Food & Wine Festival
1-4 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 Pineapple Ave.
$75
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Restaurants will serve bites, wine and other nibbles while gift cards and Sarasota Opera tickets will be raffled off at this annual benefit for Sarasota Youth Opera. This year’s lineup features many festival veterans, including Michael’s on East, Tsunami Sushi, Hibachi Grill, Mattison’s and Selva Grill as well as newcomers such as Molly’s Pub and Shore.
Rally at the Ranch
6 p.m. at UMR Sports, 151 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton
$60
Visit UMRSports.com.
The Sundown Rally at the Ranch is a pickleball tournament with rally scoring designed for 3.5- and 4.0-level mixed doubles teams. The event is open to members and non-members. Interested participants should email [email protected] with their name, their playing partner's name and the pair's level.
Farmers Market
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.
‘Ruthless!’
7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130
$32
Visit ThePlayers.org.
The theater company now known as The Sarasota Players presents the morbidly funny tale of an eight-year-old actress who’s willing to go the distance to play Pippi Longstocking in her school musical. Despite the youthful setting, the show directed by Scott Keys contains adult material. Runs through Oct. 15.
‘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 iconic “Brill Sound” is showcased in this revue by Rebecca Hopkins and Richard Hopkins. Runs through Feb. 4.
