- June 9, 2026
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Jazz Thursday at SAM
5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail
Free-$30
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Sarasota Art Museum and the Jazz Club of Sarasota team up to host jazz on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza. Enjoy the Robert Nissim Quintet and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro and gift shop.
‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’
7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N. Palm Ave.
$42
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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 are Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Lovin’ Spoonful. Runs through July 12.
‘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 Angela, Darlene and Sue Ellen chase their dreams of country music stardom and belt out country favorites like Parton’s “9 to 5” and Tammy Wynette's “Stand By Your Man." Runs through June 21.
‘Lady Disdain’
7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$31-$77
Visit AsoloRep.org.
Lauren Gunderson, one of America’s most produced playwrights, takes on the world of fantasy romance novels with “Lady Disdain,” a rolling world premiere at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Audiobook narrators Beatrice and Benedict are rivals whose witty banter masks sexual chemistry. Runs through June 27.
‘Who is Eartha Mae?’
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St.
$5-$44
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
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.
Sights + Sounds: Lakewood Ranch Big Band
6:30 p.m. at Waterside Park, 1560 Lakefront Drive
Free
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The area’s newest high-energy big band, Lakewood Ranch Big Band, brings a night of dance, swing, jazz and pop. Seating is limited.
Movie in the Park
8 p.m. at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch
Free
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The family-friendly movie night runs the second Friday of each month at Waterside Park. “Lilo and Stich (Live Action)” will begin approximately at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by Grace Community Church, which will provide one free snow cone from Kona Ice to the first 325 attendees. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available from We B'Poppin Popcorn and Kettle Corn. Inflatables will be available for the kids beginning at 7 p.m.
SCD In The Round
7 p.m. at SCD Home Studio, 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 300
$20
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Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s in-the-round performances give rising choreographers a chance to develop and present a work during SCD’s Summer Intensive. Choreographers receive audience feedback in a process facilitated by SCD Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott.
Classic Movies at the Opera House: ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$12
Visit SarasotaOperaHouse.org.
The last time Cecile B. DeMille’s circus extravaganza, “The Greatest Show on Earth,” was scheduled to unspool at Classic Movies at the Opera House, a hurricane came to town and the screening was canceled. We’re hoping for better luck this time for the movie about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus filmed in Sarasota. It stars Charlton Heston and features some locals who are still alive.
Tchaikovsky, Ravel, & Dvořák
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
$35-$50
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If you’re a fan of Imani Winds, the Grammy-winning quartet, you won’t want to miss this Sarasota Music Festival concert. It features SMF faculty member and Imani Winds co-founder Jeffrey Scott on horn playing "Tzigane" by Imani's Valerie Coleman along with SMF faculty member Benjamin Kamins on bassoon.
Public Turtle Walks
6:45 a.m. at Longboat Key Beach Access, 4795 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Free
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Join wildlife experts at the Longboat Key Turtle Watch's first free guided public turtle walk. Participants must be able to walk for about a mile in the sand. Comfortable shoes and sun protection are recommended. No reservation required.
Cars & Coffee
8-10 a.m. in the West District at UTC, by Ford’s Garage, 295 N. Cattlemen Road
Free
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Join automotive enthusiasts for a show of exotic, sports and classic cars. All makes and models are welcome. Admission and spectator parking are free; show car parking is $10, and motorcycle parking is $5.
‘The Masters in Concert’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$29-$75
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The Sarasota Music Festival's final concert, at the Sarasota Opera House, is selling out fast. Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads a program that features flutist Jasmine Choi and violinist Alexander Kerr along with SMF fellows. Also on the bill are Franz Schubert’s “Overture in the Italian Style,” Mozart’s Flute Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
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 through June 27.
Garden Music Series: Jazz Performances
1 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St.
Included with $28 admission; members free
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Come rain or shine to Selby Garden’s jazz concert featuring Brenda Watty, Suzanne Lucas and James Jones Quartet. Chairs will be provided for guests who pre-register. Others are welcome to bring their own.
HD at the Opera House: ‘The Tales of Hoffman’
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$12-$20
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Olivier award-winning director Damiano Michieletto returns to The Royal Opera for a new production of Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffmann” alongside conductor Antonello Manacorda in this film. Hoffman (Juan Diego Florez) reflects on memories of his romantic relationships through a lens that’s not always clear.
AACTWorldFest
Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice
$570 for all-inclusive pass; locals $250 for shows only, students $280
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
American Association of Community Theatre WorldFest returns to the Venice Theatre for the first time since 2022 with 11 performance troupes representing Ghana, the Indian diaspora, Israel, Italy, Latin American culture, Latinos in the U.S. Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Britain. Full VIP passes include all performances, parties and talkbacks. Day passes for plays only are available for $45 by calling the theater at 941-488-1115. Runs through June 20.
Sip and Paint
5 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive
$65
Visit TheParadiseCenter.org.
Follow along with step-by-step guidance at this interactive painting workshop. Included with the $65 sign-up are attendance, painting supplies and "sips."
World Cup Watch Party
1 p.m. at The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd. of the Arts
Free
Visit TheBaySarasota.org.
Come cheer on your favorite teams in the global soccer championship that only happens every four years. Team jerseys and other displays of loyalty are encouraged but rowdy behavior is not. Sponsored by The Bay and the Sarasota Paradise soccer team, the family-friendly party includes two World Cup matches: Germany vs. Curacao at 1 p.m. and Netherlands vs. Japan at 4 p.m.
