- June 2, 2026
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Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week
Assorted eateries in downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key and Venice
$25 for lunch and $45 for dinner
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Now in its 21st year, Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is actually a two-week period where more than 50 restaurants offer prix fixe menus that give locals the chance to step out of their comfort zone and try new dishes for affordable prices. Lunch menus are just $25 per person and dinner offerings are $45 during what many locals call “the most wonderful time of year.” Runs through June 14.
‘The Common Ground’
7 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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Set in a suburban New Jersey coffee shop, “The Common Ground” follows a young woman as she struggles to rebuild her life, one cup of coffee at a time. Repeats June 6.
‘Honky Tonk Angels’
7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St.
$25-$59
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Follow three Dolly Parton wannabes on a road trip to Nashville as they chase their dreams of country music stardom. This tale gives its performers the chance to belt out country favorites like Parton’s “9 to 5” and Tammy Wynette's “Stand By Your Man,” among others. Runs through June 21.
‘My Life as an Inspirational Porn Star’
8:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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Gabrielle Leonore’s confessional one-woman show won rave reviews at major fringe festivals, including Edinburgh, before arriving in Sarasota. The comedy about an autistic woman is filled with sex, drugs and other taboo topics, so don’t tell Mama you’re coming. Repeats June 7.
‘It’s Alive! Live’
10 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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Former local actor Casey Berkery is now living in Orlando, but he’s back in town for his Squeaky Wheel Fringe show that features TV talk show-style interviews with things that go bump in the night and other ghoulish creatures. What could go wrong? Repeats June 6.
‘Who is Eartha Mae?’
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St.
$5-$44
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You may know singer Eartha Kitt as the sultry siren who sang “Santa Baby,” a 1950s holiday ditty that lives forever on the internet. Or maybe you remember her as Catwoman from the 1960s TV series “Batman.” One thing is sure: You’ve never seen the glamorous entertainer backstage as Eartha Mae, a country girl from South Carolina who became a citizen of the world. Jade Wheeler created and stars in this show with spirited piano accompaniment by Catherine Stornetta. Runs through June 21.
Music on Main
6-9 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
Free
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The Schmitz Brothers Band will play classic rock, blues and country as the featured attraction at the monthly, free, music series and block party. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Suncoast American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. The event includes food vendors, beer and wine trucks, sponsor booths, and games and activities for kids (presented by Grace Community Church). Guests are welcome to bring chairs, but no coolers.
‘Grease is the Word’
7 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$12.30
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Created by Kelly Haramis and Kallista Schneiderman, the show tries to right the real-life wrong of Haramis not being cast in a high school production of “Grease.” Joining Kallista Schneiderman on stage will be her father, Davis Schneiderman, the new president of Ringling College of Art and Design, and Nora Sharman. Repeats June 6.
Fresh Fridays: Dance Dance Sarasota
7-10 p.m. at North Palm Ave.
Free
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The Fresh Fridays series of block parties closes out with a dance party. Guests can enjoy a soundtrack from DJ D2 and a selection of local vendors featuring light bites, refreshments, giant outdoor games and activities, and giveaways.
Beethoven & Mendelssohn
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
$35-$50
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The public concerts of the Sarasota Music Festival kick off with "Beethoven & Mendelssohn," which includes faculty members Alan Stepansky on cello, Peter Kolkay on bassoon, David Bowlin on violin and Teng Li on viola. Despite its title highlighting male masters, the program also features works by two female composers — Florence Price's "Adoration" and Amy Beach's Piano Quintet.
‘Timey Wimey Stuff: The Mid-Life Crisis of a Time Traveling Space Archaeologist’
8:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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Self-described “theater kid” and “Dr. Who” fan Victoria Montalbano returns to the Squeaky Wheel Fringe with a humorous show inspired by a medical scare she had. The encounter forces her to face up to the fact that she’s middle-aged, and with the help of a time machine, hilarity ensues. Repeats June 7.
‘Confessions of a Theme Park Worker’
10 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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This tell-all tale by a Floridian gives visitors a peek into the inner workings of more than one theme park. You’ll never look at Orlando in the same way again. Repeats June 6.
St. Armands Circle Craft Festival & Sidewalk Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 300 Madison Drive
Free
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Stroll St. Armands Circle while enjoying works from over 100 artisans and craftspeople. Continues Sunday.
Day Out with Dad
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota
Free
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The Mall at University Town Center hosts a Day Out with Dad event for the entire family. The event features celebrities from Tampa sports teams, mini golf, a photo booth, capes and masks for children, raffles and free giveaway, and more than 40 stores showcasing unique products and services for dad.
SRQ Con 2026
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St.
Free
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The annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon, will include a scavenger hunt, button making, and other activities. Vendors on both floors of the library will be selling art, comics, toys merchandise and other items.
Silver Pride
Noon at Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way
Free
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Project Pride SRQ and Senior Friendship Center team up for Silver Pride 2026, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ and older adults. This year's theme is “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future." The event includes live music, raffle prizes and giveways, food for purchase from Mellow Mushroom and tables by local vendors and community partners.
‘Casa Havana’
2:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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Winner of last year’s Audience Choice Award at the Squeaky Wheel Fringe, Tania Vergara Dance Theatre returns with “Casa Havana.” Set in modern-day Cuba, the piece tells the story of three siblings and their mother. The mother is anguished by her fear of the government and worries that her children could be punished for making their views known.
Comedy Lottery
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St.
$15-$18
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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 Saturdays through June 27.
Mozart & Schumann
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
$35-$50
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Those want to see pianist Michael Stephen Brown, who debuted his composition, "The Carnival of the Endangered Wonders" in Sarasota in April, can catch him at the Sarasota Music Festival. In the concert, "Mozart and Schumann," he'll perform Robert Schumann's Piano Quartet. The program also includes SMF faculty artists Alan Stepansky on cello, Mark Nuccio on clarinet and Andreas Oeste on oboe. Festival runs through June 13.
‘The One’
10 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$10.20
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This one-woman dance piece is billed as “a memoir in motion.” It weaves together dance, music, audio, video and writing, like a patchwork quilt of the heroine’s life.
‘The Pep Rally: A Religious Variety Show’
2:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$20.70
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An ensemble consisting of some familiar faces from The Sarasota Players community theater will present "The Pep Rally: A 'Religious' Variety Show." In this multi-genre show, the protagonist Ezra Mathers returns to his Christian college to lead a homecoming pep rally. Ezra has an ax to grind because he was never cast in any shows when he was in school.
Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival: Audience Choice
5:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
Tickets TBD
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Each of the nine shows at the annual Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival gets two performances, but only one gets a third — the winner of the Audience Choice Award. Last year, Tania Vergara Dance Theatre took home the honor for its multidisciplinary piece, “Paradox of the Mirror.” Vergara is back this year with “Casa Havana.” Will the dance troupe repeat or will another show claim the top honor?
Thomas Carabasi’s New Standards Quartet
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret, 1965 First St.
$34-$39
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Thomas Carabasi’s New Standards Quartet raises percussion to a new level as it blends favorites from the American and Brazilian songbooks with originals. In addition to Carabasi on drums, the quartet features Alejandro Arenas on bass, Perry Chiles on sax/flute and Patrick Bettison on keys.
