Arts events in Sarasota

Check out happening arts events all around Sarasota, FL

Jerry Seinfeld

 Fri, 01 May Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Herbie Hancock

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kevin Nealon at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 06 Aug McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Rob Schneider at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 15 May McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Kevin Nealon

 Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Vince Gill at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl: 6th Annual, April 25th

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Sarasota Bars (Check-in: Raffurty's Bar) USD 25 to 45

Run the Ringling Bridge! Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 am The Bay Sarasota

Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Selby Five Points Park Free

Vince Gill

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 am Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Derek Hough at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Got The Moves at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Earth Day at The Bay

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am The Bay Free

Family Movie Night at The Bay: The Secret Life of Pets 2

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Steel Drums at Sunset with Mark Piantanida

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Mother's Day at The Bay featuring Big Night Out

 Sun, 10 May at 04:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Family Movie Night at The Bay: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Closing Talk | Janet Echelman

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

Josh Blue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Sundays at The Bay featuring Shelby Sol

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

May G2H2 Sarasota | Arts & Central

 Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm Arts & Central

Tammy Pescatelli at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

2026 SARASOTA TATTOO EXPO

 Fri, 24 Apr at 01:00 pm Sahib Shrine Auditorium

Cinema at The Bay: Apollo 13

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

SRQ Women’s May Expo

Sun, 03 May at 11:30 am Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Sarasota Orchestra - Bernstein and Mahler at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 17 Apr Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Cinema at The Bay: Best in Show

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Josh Blue

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Mrs. Doubtfire - Sarasota

 Tue, 14 Apr at 11:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sundays at The Bay featuring J Santi and the Vital Groove

 Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Tantra Speed Date® - Sarasota! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm Sacred Love Temple USD 50 to 161

Mother's Day Brunch at Sarasota Art Museum

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am Sarasota Art Museum USD 39 to 98

Sunset Yoga| Temple Maison | Private Rez.

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Private Residences Free

Cinema at The Bay: A Few Good Men

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Mermaid Faire

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 7225 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

Derby Day at Art Ovation

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection USD 70

Parking Russell Peters

 Fri, 10 Jul McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

All American Wine Affair Dinner

 Wed, 29 Apr at 05:30 pm Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails

24 Hours of Live Programming at WSLR+Fogartyville for the 2026 Giving Challenge

 Wed, 15 Apr at 12:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

WBTT's April Fête: Boogie Wonderland

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm The Ora

Free Guided Tours of Embracing Our Differences' Annual Exhibition

 Sat, 24 Jan Bayfront Park Free

Candlelight - The Best of Hans Zimmer at St. Boniface Episcopal Church

 Sat, 09 May St. Boniface Episcopal Church

Family Saturdays: Enchanted Garden - A Magical Makers Day

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Kids Rock Concert | Fundraiser Benefitting Mothers Helping Mothers | Free Family Event

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Embracing Our Differences 23rd Annual Exhibition

Sat, 17 Jan Bayfront Park Free

SiestaCon

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 am 935 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

La Lucha - MNJC

 Mon, 18 May at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 42 to 48

Moonshotkidz Art & STEM Paper Electronics Workshop

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:45 pm Children's Art Classes - Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Free

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Calm is my Superpower

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am The Historic Leonard Reid House Free

Brandon Robertson - MNJC

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 42 to 48

Opening Night Exhibition “Still We Rise: Queer and Trans Defiance”

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm 925 N Lime Ave Free

John Novosad at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 01 May McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Music for 18 Musicians at The Sarasota Opera House

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Opera at The Bay Finale: Il trovatore

 Sat, 02 May at 07:05 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Opera at The Bay 2026: La bohème

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm The Bay Park

Tammy Pescatelli

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Sundays at The Bay featuring Tasa + Rob

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

5/1 Race to the Racks Derby Tour to Naples- Board Brad/Sara, Pt.Char, NFM

 Fri, 01 May at 08:30 am 3 Boarding locations: #1Brad/Sarasota / #2 Pt. Charlotte/Punta Gorda / #3 N. Ft. Myers USD 86 to 93

OK Computer by Radiohead covered by MC Album Ensemble

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Music Compound USD 13 to 18

Dice, Death, and Robots 2k 40k RTT

 Sun, 26 Apr at 09:00 am The Dark Side - Comics & Games

Bistro Pop-Up Night: May

 Wed, 06 May at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Building Community

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Free

Moonshotkidz Art & STEM Paper Electronics Workshop at MOTE SEA

 Thu, 23 Apr at 03:30 am Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) Free

Sarasota Anime-Fest

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am Robarts Arena USD 23

Jazz Thursday featuring Barbara King and The Spirit of Jazz

 Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

Moonshotkidz Art & STEM Sewing Electronics Workshop at Sewista Studio

 Fri, 01 May at 06:30 pm Sewista Studio Free

Uncorked

 Tue, 14 Apr Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm The Bay Park Free

Palette of Possibilities: The Art of Planning - FPZA 2026 Annual Conference

 Wed, 27 May at 10:00 am The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota USD 35 to 500

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Cosmic Creations

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am North Sarasota Library Free

6th Annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair

 Sat, 02 May 1 Central Ave Free

Latin Fair / Feria Latina, Remake Learning Days

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 1913 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

COOKING EXPERIENCE: BAKE AND TASTE PIZZA AND FOCACCIA IN SARASOTA

 Sun, 10 May at 06:00 pm 3800 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-6907, United States

Mat Pilates at The Bay

 Mon, 23 Jun at 06:00 pm Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Free

Art Ovation Presents CONNECT SRQ: Networking in Paradise

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Free

Shimmy in the Swamp 2026: The Founder's Garden with Paulette Rees-Denis

 Thu, 14 May at 09:00 am 1940 Northgate Boulevard Suite B2, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

Under the Sea

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Sarasota Outboard Club USD 10 to 29

ACl Regional #7 - Masters Sunday

 Sun, 12 Apr at 09:00 am 600 N Beneva Rd

Paddling Film Festival in Sarasota, FL

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm 506 Burns Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College

A Meadow's Tale

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm Riverview High School Performing Arts Center

The CieL Experience

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Driftheory at Waterside Place Farmer’s Market

 Sun, 12 Apr 7500 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34240

Exhibition Evenings Featuring The Sarasota Ballet’s Margaret Barbieri Conservatory

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:30 pm Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus)

Healthy Living: Sustainable & Simple

 Wed, 29 Apr at 04:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

April Sarasota Spiritual Market

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 1899B Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Tot Time - Messy Art

 Mon, 09 Mar Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex Free

Art Ovation Spring 2026 Exhibition Opening

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Free

ArtSELF - Arts for Wellness Series: No Rules Art Journaling

 Sat, 30 May at 02:30 pm The Bay Park Free

Dance Dance Sarasota

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel - Sarasota, FL

Luncheon: Sarasota Orchestra

 Thu, 16 Apr at 11:00 am Sarasota Yacht Club

ArtSELF - Arts for Wellness Series: No Rules Art Journaling

 Tue, 19 May at 05:30 pm Selby Library Free

Sarasota Indie Market & Plant Swap

 Sun, 15 Mar at 11:00 am Salt Your Soul Gift Co. Free

Opening Day Talk | Maria A. Guzmán Capron

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

Super Power Stretch Series

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am Common Ground at The Bay Park Free

Little Sprouts Class (2-3rd grade) | STEAM Saturdays Class

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am 4452 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34233

Art at Noon Gallery Talk - Collectors in Conversation

 Tue, 19 May at 12:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

Sketch and sip with a costumed model featuring an all-vinyl set (part of Be The One-a-Thon)

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Family Nature Journaling

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am The Nest at The Bay Free

Crafts in Bloom Class (4-5th grade) | STEAM Saturdays Class

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am 4452 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34233