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Summer Circus Spectacular
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Road
$15-$20
Visit Ringling.org.
The Ringling and the Circus Arts Conservatory join forces for their annual Summer Circus Spectacular in the Historic Asolo Theater. Ringmaster Ashley Vargas, a veteran of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and circuses around the world, presides over a showcase of jugglers, roller skaters, hand balancers and a clown she happens to be married to: Davis Vassallo. For $5 more, make it a circus day and tour The Ringling’s Historic Circus Galleries and Tibbals Learning Center, which contains a miniature circus of 42,000 pieces built by Howard Tibbals. Runs through Aug. 8. Runs through Aug. 8.
‘The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition’
4 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$15-$19
Visit AsoloRep.org.
Asolo Repertory Theatre continues its summer tradition of staging a family-oriented musical with “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.” Follow Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion on the yellow brick road to family entertainment. The hourlong show runs through Aug. 8.
'Dog Mom'
7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave.
$25-$46
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
A New Play National Rolling Network premiere by playwright Tate Elizabeth Hanyok, "Dog Mom" is being produced by regional theaters in Portland, Oregon, Sunnyvale and Sacramento, California and Sarasota's own Florida Studio Theatre. Directed by Nancy Rominger, "Dog Mom" follows a hardnosed New Yorker whose heart begins to melt after she fosters a stray dog. Runs through Aug. 2.
Flip Schultz
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$26
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
There are few places in the world that Flip Schultz’ multifaceted comedy hasn’t taken him. He’s appeared on TV’s “Last Comic Standing,” has performed overseas for the military on several tours and is a popular comedian on cruise lines. In addition to telling his own jokes, doing improv and acting out the antics of his various alter egos, Schultz writes jokes and songs. You may know “The Lox Song" from “The Dr. Demento Show.” Runs through July 19.
‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave.
$42
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Created by Aaron Gundy, “Leaving on a Jet Plane” features an acoustic trio who take you on a flight to the feel-good era of folk music in the late 1960s and 1970s. Among the singer/songwriters whose works are featured in this upbeat show are Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Lovin’ Spoonful. Runs through July 26.
‘Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue’
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave.
$54 adults; $24 students and active military
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre.org.
This is a sneak peek of the show that Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is taking to the 2026 International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, N.C. Sheldon Rhoden, who has played Marvin Gaye in four runs of “Prince of Soul,” returns for the musical revue, along with other WBTT artists. Like the man he plays, Rhoden attracts a legion of besotted, mostly female fans. Runs through July 24.
SCD In-The-Round
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 300
$20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s In-The-Round gives upcoming choreographers from across the country the chance to develop and present a work in progress during SCD’s Summer Intensive. Choreographers receive audience feedback following the performance in a process facilitated by SCD Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott.
Cornhole & Cocktails Festival
2-7 p.m. at Palmetto's Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Ave. W., Palmetto
$55.20
Visit ManateeSunriseKiwanis.com.
Manatee Sunrise Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Cornhole and Cocktails Festival. Enjoy an indoor cornhole tournament; samples from breweries, wineries and distilleries; and restaurants’ food and cocktail samples.
A Taste of Main Street and Waterside Place
Various restaurants on Lakewood Main Street and Waterside Place
$25-$45
Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Dig into exclusive prix-fixe menus that will be offered by participating restaurants. Sip on wine pairings, specialty cocktails, and savor one-of-a-kind dishes made especially for the event. A two-course brunch or lunch is $25, and a three-course dinner is $35 or $45. Participating restaurants at Waterside Place are Agave Bandido, Allswell, Carved, Deep Lagoon, Forked, Good Liquid Brewing Company, Kore, Osteria 500 and Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls. Participating restaurants in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch are Ed's Tavern, Kuro, Paris Bistrot, Pinchers, Station 400, and Grove.
Comedy Lottery
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St.
$15-$18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Florida Studio Theatre’s own improv troupe takes over Bowne’s Lab with “Comedy Lottery,” giving the audience the chance to select the night’s games. If FST Improv isn’t on your radar, it’s time for a new machine. Runs through July 25.
Classern Quartet
7 p.m. at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive
$20-$30
Visit SAKLC.com.
The Midsummer Night Music Festival five-show series begins with a performance by Classern Quartet titled "America: Colony to Contemporary." Tickets are available for in-person viewing and online streaming. Doors open at 6 p.m.
