- November 7, 2025
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Mendelssohn and Maslanka
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 S. Tamiami Trail
$48-$64
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Sarasota Orchestra pairs the music of 18th century prodigy Felix Mendelssohn with that of 20th century master David Maslanka in this chamber music concert. The program opens with Eric Ewazen’s “Frost Fire” for brass quintet and is followed by Maslanka’s Wind Quintet No. 4. Closing the concert is Mendelssohn’s String Quarter No. 6, his last completed work.
Ellis Paul
7 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$25
Visit WSLR.org.
Singer/songwriter Ellis Paul weaves personal experience with social issues to deliver music that gets under your skin and touches your heart. Among his influences are Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.
Rafael Ramírez: Chronicle of a Time Was
7:30 p.m. at The Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road
$40-$50
Visit Ringling.org.
In this Art of Performance program in The Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theater, Rafael Ramírez honors flamenco dance and film sensation Antonio Gades on the 20th anniversary of his death. In “Chronicle of a time was,” Ramírez uses key moments in Gades’ life to explore his courage and creative vision. Runs through Oct. 31.
‘Heathers the Musical’
7:30 p.m. at Dingbat Theatre Project, 7288 S. Tamiami Trail
$10-$60
Visit DingbatTheatre.org.
Luke Manual’s Dingbat Theatre Project leans into the spooky season with “Heathers the Musical,” a dark comedy about a couple of misfits who want to deepsix the troika of girls named Heather who are the Mean Girls of Westerberg High. The musical is based on the R-rated 1989 film of the same name starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. It contains references to illicit teen pastimes that give parents nightmares. Runs through Nov. 2.
‘Hello, Dolly’
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
$31.50
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
The Manatee Players community theater presents its production of the feel-good musical that follows a tireless matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi, a role originated by Ethel Merman, as she tries to find a wife for the tightisted Horace Vandergelder. Set in 1890s New York, “Hello, Dolly” is a timeless story that celebrates second chances and living a grand life. Runs through Nov. 2.
‘A Band Called Honalee’
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 Palm Ave.
$39 and up
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
The subtitle to this Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show is “A Tribute to Peter, Paul Mary… and Friends,” but any self-respecting folk rock fan can spot the play on words in the name “A Band Called Honalee.” ICYMI, it refers to the mythical land made famous by the children’s song “Puff the Magic Dragon.” The incarnation of the Band Called Honalee appearing in Sarasota includes Brian Ott, a veteran of FST’s “59th Street Bridge,” Michael Grieve, Geoffrey Neuman and Sigrid Wise. Runs through Nov. 2.
‘Misery’
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W, Bradenton
$31.50
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
What happens when a celebrated author is abducted by his No. 1 fan? Find out during this Manatee Players production of William Goldman’s play, which is based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel of the same name. Runs through Nov. 2.
Jazz at Two with Kevin Celebi
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road
$15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Jazz at Two, sponsored by Jazz Club of Sarasota, returns for the season with Kevin Celebi and his Harmonic Sanity septet. A favorite for the last two seasons, the band covers jazz standards across various styles and plays original compositions.
Siesta Key Safe Treats
3-6 p.m. at various businesses (see website for listing)
Free
Visit SiestaKeyChamber.com.
Bring little ones for trick-or-treating at different Siesta Key businesses. Participating businesses will be displaying festive balloons.
Halloween at The Ringling
4:30-7:30 p.m. at 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
Free
Visit Ringling.org.
The Ringling invites the community for a safe and family-friendly Halloween event. Come in costume to trick-or-treat in the museum courtyard, with guides highlighting "not-too-spooky" paintings in the galleries, a seek and find adventure, and non-candy prizes. A food truck and art-making will take place in the Museum of Art circle, with Halloween short animations playing in the courtyard. The event benefits All Faiths Food Bank.
Fright Night
6-8:30 p.m. at St. Armands Circle, 300 Madison Drive
Free
Visit StArmandsCircleAssoc.com.
This Halloween event for all ages returns for its 17th year, as storefronts along St. Armands Circle are decorated for Halloween, with adults and children trick-or-treating throughout the circle and special characters present. Retailers and restaurants will be offering candy, games and promotions.
Gator Club Halloween Party
6-11:59 p.m. at The Gator Club and Lemon Ave., 1490 Main St.
Free
Visit SarasotaFL.gov.
The Gator Club hosts its annual block party with live music, food and drinks, and costumes encouraged.
‘Monsters of the American Cinema’
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1482 Second St.
$5-$44
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
In Christian St. Croix’ haunting play, a gay Black widower bonds with his late husband’s straight, white teenage son over scary monster flicks until ghastly cinematic creatures seemingly escape the silver screen. Or are they monsters from within? This funny, frightening romp lets the audience decide. Runs through Dec. 7.
‘Così fan tutte’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$32 and up
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Sarasota Opera revives fall opera with Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The humorous tale follows two soldiers who test the fidelity of the sisters to whom they are engaged, only to learn the brides-to-be have a few tricks up their sleeves. Sarasota Opera is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Opera House during its 2025-26 season and “Così fan tutte” kicks off what promises to be a festive season. Runs through Nov. 15.
Ferraris on the Circle
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 300 Madison Drive, Suite 201
Free
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Ferrari of Tampa Bay brings this event featuring new, vintage and rare Ferraris to St. Armands Circle. A minimum donation of $25 is requested to show a vehicle. Proceeds benefit Flight to the North Pole, a charity that provides financial and emotional support to terminally ill children and their families in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Sarasota Medieval Fair
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 29847 S.R. 70, Myakka City
From $30
Visit SarasotaMedievalFair.com.
The 21st annual Sarasota Medieval Fair returns with five weekends of jousting, music and medieval merriment, running every Saturday and Sunday in November. Visitors step into history with jousting tournaments, artisan markets, live performances and family-friendly activities. Among the events are human combat chess, washing well wenches, the New Riders of the Golden Age jousting and the Knightwings Birds of Prey. Runs weekends through November.
The Grinch is Coming to Sarasota!
10:30-11:30 a.m. at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Ave.
Free
Visit HamletsEatery.com.
The Grinch is arriving early this year. Enjoy exploring The Bazaar as it is transformed into Whoville. Earn the chance to win tickets to the Grinch's show The Van Wezel. Shop from over 40 local creators and artisans, and enjoy food from Hamlet's Eatery.
Sarasota Contemporary Dance In-Studio Series
3 and 7 p.m. at 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 300
$20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
Sarasota Contemporary Dance member Jessica Obiedzinski goes “Beyond the Syntax” in this piece she created to explore communication beyond words.
Very Merry Jerry Day
5 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court
$20
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If you have to ask who the “Jerry” is in “Very Merry Jerry Day,” this probably isn’t the event for you. Those who know will don their favorite tie-dye T-shirt and head over to Fogartyville to hear Grateful Dead classics performed by Old Man Down, Uncle John’s Band and Foolish Quartet, who some may know as members of Ship of Fools. Don’t have any tie-dye clothing? You might find some for sale by the vendors at this event, which will also have food trucks in case you get the munchies.
‘Out of Bounds’
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St.
$15-$18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Florida Studio Theatre Improv presents "Out of Bounds," a smackdown between two teams of experienced improvisers who face off with games, skits and songs to win the audience's admiration. Runs Saturdays through Nov. 22.
Jason Marsalis & Nicole Henry
7 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way
$65 and up
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Whether you love jazz or not, your ears prick up when you hear the name Marsalis. In this Jazz Club of Sarasota concert, drummer and vibraphonist Jason Marsalis pays tribute to his father, New Orleans pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis. Sharing the bill is Nicole Henry, a star in her own right who has taken her quartet to 40 countries.
'Best of The Bay' Music Fest
1-7 p.m. at Common Ground, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts
Free
Visit TheBaySarasota.org.
This family-friendly music festival serves as the grand finale of the “Three Years and Thriving at The Bay” third anniversary community celebration. Featured performers are Bri Rivera & Friends, The Wandering Hours, Matthew Frost Band, Clover’s Revenge and a joint performance of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Soul Sistas and Soul Crooners. Music begins at 2 p.m.
Living Arts Festival Opening Party
2 p.m. at Art Ovation, 1255 N. Palm Ave.
Free
Visit SarasotaRising.org.
Come celebrate Sarasota Rising’s second annual Living Arts Festival at a free opening party in the lobby of the Art Ovation Hotel. The lineup includes art, music, dancing and theater performances from Sarasota cultural groups. You never know who’s going to show up. Last year’s party featured Cuban-American musician Renesito Avich, who went on to play Eliades Ochoa on Broadway in “Buena Vista Social Club.” The show won five 2025 Tony awards, including a special award for the 10-piece band. What future star will be performing at the Living Arts Festival on Nov. 2?
Jazz Jam SRQ
5:30 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St.
Free
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Sponsored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, the twice-monthly jazz jam sessions bring people of different skill levels together for an improvised musical session while providing a free performance for those who come to listen.
Blake Walton: Solo Performance as Power and Protest
4 p.m. at Arts Advocates Gallery, 3501 S Tamiami Trail, No. 119
$5
Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Together with his wife, actress Annie Morrison, actor, director and playwright Blake Walton founded the nonprofit theater company SaraSolo Productions in 2014 to champion voices that are rarely heard, with a commitment to authenticity, empathy and innovation. A talkback with the audience follows Walton’s presentation.
Joy McIntyre: 200 Years of Music in the White House, Part 1
10:30 a.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St.
Free with registration
Visit SarasotaMusicArchive.org.
Join retired opera singer and professor Joy McIntyre as she takes the audience on a tour of music in the White House from 1789-1932, the period from presidents George Washington to Herbert Hoover. Part 2 takes place Nov. 11.
Opera Apprentice Artists at Noon
12 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$10
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Come hear the apprentice artists of Sarasota Opera perform operatic arias, duets and ensembles. The future stars of global opera will be on stage during this recital.
