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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 circus artists in a show designed to appeal to all generations. Among the circus arts represented are clowning, juggling, hand balancing, aerial arts and duo roller skating. 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.
‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’
7 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 19.
'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 Hanyak, "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 July 26.
‘Honky Tonk Angels’
7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St.
$25-$59
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
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 forge lasting bonds of friendship along the way. This road trip 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 28.
‘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 romantasy audiobooks with “Lady Disdain,” a rolling world premiere at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Like their models in “As You Like It,” audiobook narrators Beatrice and Ben trade witty barbs that mask sexual attraction. Runs through June 27.
'Lost & Found'
5 p.m. at Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Ave.
Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
Join Creative Liberties galleries co-founders Barbara Gerdeman and Elizabeth Goodwill for the opening of their joint art show, “Lost & Found.” The exhibition features Gerdeman’s photos alongside Goodwill’s weaving and 3D work using fiber and found materials. In addition to the reception, the artists will be at the hotel each evening from 4 to 8 p.m. June 22-28.
Classic Movies at the Opera House: ‘Silent Movie’
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$12
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Fifty years ago, we were celebrating the Bicentennial so you can be forgiven if you missed one of Mel Brooks' signature comedy films. Now, as we prepare to toast America's semiquincentennial, you can go back to 1976 with "Silent Movie," a dialogue-free slapstick comedy where Brooks plays a washed-up director who enlists the help of celebrities to make his comeback. Brooks, Sid Caesar, Marty Feldman and Dom DeLuise show us how it's done in the magnificent 100-year-old Sarasota Opera House.
Vince Gill
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
$85-$187
Visit VanWezel.org.
Vince Gill is back on the trail again this summer with his “50 Years From Home” tour. In the years since Gill first hit it big with "When I Call Your Name" in 1990, he has released 20 albums, sold over 30 million records and won 18 CMA Awards, including Song of the Year four times. He must be doing something right! He's still doing it with a new EP series of brand new music.
‘Romeo and Juliet’
7:30 p.m. at Dingbat Theatre Project, 7288 S. Tamiami Trail
$15 and up
Visit DingbatTheatre.org.
You may have seen “Romeo and Juliet,” but you haven’t seen Dingbat Theatre Project’s version of the Bard’s tale of star-crossed lovers. This adults-only production features burlesque and drag performances interwoven with club music. This adaptation is created and directed by Dingbat founder Luke Manual and features choreography by Yasha Wilson. Runs weekends through June 28.
Movies Under the Stars: ‘Wonka’
8 p.m. at The Green at UTC
Free
Visit UTCSarasota.com.
Enjoy an evening of pure imagination on The Green at UTC. Pre-show fun with Wonka and an Oompa Loompa begins at 7 p.m., and the showing of “Wonka” begins after sunset, around 8 p.m. Seating is limited; it’s recommended to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Tropical Summer Concert with Aloha Ukulele
Noon at Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Free
Visit MyManatee.org.
Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities club Aloha Ukulele brings breezy tunes and island vibes to Braden River Branch Library. The free concert begins at noon in Meeting Room 205.
Comedy Lottery
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’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.
'Singo' and 50/50 Raffle Drawing
5-7:30 p.m. at The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
$5
Call 941-383-6493, or email [email protected].
Enjoy this musical twist to classic bingo at a special edition event, where the center will also be announcing the winner of its June 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets can be purchased until the day of the drawing, with half of the collection going to the winner and the other to supporting Paradise Center activities all year long. Tickets are $5 each, $20 for five, or $100 for 30. Bingo cards are $1 each and $2 for the big final round.
Patriotic Clarinets Concert
4 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St.
Free
Visit SarasotaMusicArchive.org.
Get the party started early for America’s 250th birthday with a free concert of patriotic music featuring three clarinets. Co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund. Register in advance to guarantee a seat in the Geldbart Auditorium.
