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Jazz @ 2 with Kitt Moran Quartet
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
$15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Kitt and Mike Moran have been working together since the 1970s, first based in the New York City area and later in Atlantic City, where they performed at many casinos. They now play regularly in Sarasota, Venice and Port Charlotte.
Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: Music on the Wind
5 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota
$5
Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Join flutist and composer Claire Chase, winner of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant and the Avery Fisher Prize, for an intimate evening of music as the sun goes down.
Angels for Artists Silent Art Auction
5:30 p.m. at Palmer Modern Gallery + Art Studios, 925 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota
Free
Visit HaloArtsProject.com.
Halo Arts Project brings its Angels for Artists silent art auction to Palmer Modern in the Limelight District. Bid on the works of more than 100 artists to benefit the Halo Fellowship Awards. Meet the artists, enjoy wine and cheese and listen to the sounds of Karlus Trapp Music.
Monty Franklin
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
$26
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
Born in Australia, Monty Franklin is based in Los Angeles and has toured with Rob Schneider and appeared on Schneider’s Netflix show, “Real Bob.” Runs through Saturday.
‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St., Sarasota
$29-$46
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Directed by Kristen Clippard, “Ugly Lies the Bone” stars local favorite Rachel Moulton (“Black Pearl Sings,” “Paralyzed”) as a veteran who must heal from physical and emotional wounds suffered during combat in Afghanistan. Runs through Feb. 9.
‘Tick, Tick...Boom!’
7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota
$30
Visit ThePlayers.org.
The Sarasota Players present the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of "Rent." Runs through Sunday.
‘Judith’
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St., Sarasota
$5-$42
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
When the world’s most famous playwright skips town, Shakespeare’s sister Judith dons male clothing and steps in for her brother. Livy Scanlon plays stars in a gender-bending world premiere written by Katie Bender and directed by Brendon Fox. Runs through Feb. 18.
Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival
4-10 p.m. at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive.
Free
Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
The event is produced by Paragon Festivals and hosted by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association and features Humane Society of Sarasota County as its special guest. Continues 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
‘Who’s Zeppelin' Tribute to Led Zeppelin and The Who
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave. Building 5, Venice
$39-$85
Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
When newcomers Led Zeppelin opened for The Who, the band was so unknown that their name was misspelled and The Who’s roadies pulled the plug on them when they exceeded their allotted play time. This two-band tribute recaptures the magic and mayhem of that historic double bill.
Making Music Together II
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave. Building 5, Venice
Free
Visit ChamberOrchestraSarasota.org.
The Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota joins forces with the Venice High School Orchestra for the second year in a row. The chamber orchestra, led by Robert Vodnoy, will perform Baroque masterpieces by Vivaldi and Marcello, among other works. The Venice High School Orchestra will perform compositions by Bach and Mozart, and play with the chamber orchestra.
‘Titans’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
From $35
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero, “Titans” features Ji Su Jung on marimba for Kevin Puts’ “Marimbo Concerto.” The program also includes Mozart’s “Overture to the Marriage of Figaro” and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Runs through Jan. 28.
Blake Christiana and Andrew Trongone
8 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota
$24; members $20
Visit WSLR.org.
Blake Christiana, singer, guitarist and songwriter with the alt-country rock band Yarn, teams up with Andrew Trongone, one-half of the Richmond, Virginia-based duo The Trongone Band for a memorable collaboration.
St. Armands Circle Art Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park, 1 St Armands Circle
Free
Visit ArtFestival.com.
Stroll through booths of fine art from local and national artists. Artwork for sale includes sculpture, fine jewelry, paintings, glasswork, hand-crafted apparel and decor. Continues Sunday.
Savor the Sounds
5:30 p.m. at the Karon Family Pavilion, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key
$35; in advance $25
Call 941-383-2466.
Kettle of Fish will kick off Longboat's concert series at the Town Center Green. Musician Mike Sales will open for the band starting at 4:30 p.m. as people get settled in.
FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’
8:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St., Sarasota
$15
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Whether you’re a snowbird or a Suncoast longtimer, you’ll get a kick out of FST Improv’s show poking fun at the rituals of life in Sarasota. Leave your surfboards and fishing rods at home, but dress the part of Florida Man (or Woman) to liven up the evening. Runs Saturdays through March 23.
The Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to The Music of Billy Joel
3 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave. Building 5, Venice
$28-$70
Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Can’t make it to the Big Apple for Billy Joel’s residency at Madison Square Garden? Here’s the next best thing: the tribute band The Turnstiles. The gas for an 18-mile ride to Venice will cost you a lot less than an airplane ticket. And there’s still time to see the Piano Man: His last show is July 25.
'Hadestown'
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
$75-$125
Visit VanWezel.org.
“Hadestown” weaves together two Greek myths — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of Hades and Persephone, but don’t be put off if mythology isn’t your thing. What made “Hadestown” a Broadway smash and the winner of eight Tony Awards is irresistible music by Anaïs Mitchell. Runs through Feb. 4.
'Revolutionary Music'
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
From $47
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
You say you want a revolution? Head over to Holley Hall and listen to the Sarasota Orchestra perform some rousing music you might consider as a soundtrack for your uprising. Conductor Lawrence Loh leads the orchestra in selections from Verdi, The Beatles, and the film music of John Williams ("Jaws," "E.T.). Runs through Feb. 4.
‘Fully Committed’
7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota
$18-$36
Visit SarasotaJewishTheatre.com.
Imagine manning the phones as everyone in the city tries to get a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town: You’ve got a recipe for disaster. Find out how an out-of-work actor (Doug Shapiro) handles the heat as he plays 40 different characters in this rollicking comedy directed by Gus Kaikkoenen. Runs through Feb. 4.
