Arts events in Sarasota

Check out happening arts events all around Sarasota, FL

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 at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Kevin Nealon

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

Vince Gill

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest

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

Derek Hough at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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

Carlos Mencia at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 28 Aug McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Tom Arnold at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Mother's Day at The Bay featuring Big Night Out

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

May G2H2 Sarasota | Arts & Central

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

Selby Gardens: Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement

Sun, 31 May at 05:00 pm Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus)

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

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

24th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am 1 St Armands Cir Free

Josh Blue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

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

Mother's Day at Mote Science Education Aquarium

 Sun, 10 May at 09:30 am 225 University Town Center Dr. , Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

Gospel Jubilee Showcase at Selby Gardens

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus)

Summer Camps Begin at Drama Kids – Studio

 Mon, 01 Jun at 08:30 am 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

HD at the Opera House: The Tales of Hoffmann

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Mother's Day Brunch at Sarasota Art Museum

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

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

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

Josh Blue

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

Flip Schultz at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 15 Jul at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

The World Series of Comedy at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Ghostbusters in Concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Thu, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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

 Sat, 09 May St. Boniface Episcopal Church

Helen Keaney at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 07 May McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Sundays at The Bay featuring J Santi and the Vital Groove

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

April Macie at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Parking Russell Peters

 Fri, 10 Jul McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

SiestaCon

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237-5333, United States

Sundays at The Bay featuring Jason White

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

La Lucha - MNJC

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

Family Movie Night at The Bay: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

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

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

Jim McCue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Jodi White at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Nick Hoff at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Steve White at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 18 Jun McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Bistro Pop-Up Night: May

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

Andy Hendrickson at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Basile - Comedian at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 21 Oct at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Building Community

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

Cinema at The Bay: The Art of Racing in the Rain

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Steve Forbert at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Sundays at The Bay featuring Tasa + Rob

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

JJ Curry at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Paul Ollinger at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 13 Aug McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Sarasota Anime-Fest

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

Drag Queen Bingo Extravaganza at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Jazz Thursday featuring Barbara King and The Spirit of Jazz

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

Kevin McCaffrey at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Exotics & Espresso Martinis: "The Canadian Grand Prix Edition"

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm Waterworks USD 150

Uncorked

 Tue, 14 Apr Sarasota Art Museum USD 55 to 66

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Cosmic Creations

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

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

 Fri, 01 Nov at 09:30 am Kayak Launch at The Bay Park Free

A Meadow's Tale

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

Ghostbusters In Concert - Sarasota

 Thu, 29 Oct at 11:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Mat Pilates at The Bay

 Mon, 23 Jun at 06:00 pm Common Ground at The Bay Park Free

MNJC Fred Johnson

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret

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

COOKING EXPERIENCE: Make and Taste TORTELLINI the Italian Way

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm 3800 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-6907, United States

Joe Lowers at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Sun, 24 May at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works

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

ArtSELF - Arts for Wellness Series: No Rules Art Journaling

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

Art Ovation Spring 2026 Exhibition Opening

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

The Game Changers Screening with Q&A Panel

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center Free

Art at Noon Gallery Talk - Collectors in Conversation

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

Sarasota Music Festival: Orchestra Fellows Concert Series

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:30 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection USD 8

Adam Muller at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 02 Sep at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

A midsummer night's dream - Rising stars gala

 Sun, 17 May at 05:00 pm Holley Hall

Dance Dance Sarasota

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

ArtSELF - Arts for Wellness Series: No Rules Art Journaling

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

Bistro Pop-Up Night: July

 Wed, 08 Jul at 06:30 pm Bistro Sarasota Art Museum Free

SouL in Motion 2026

 Sat, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm Asolo Repertory Theatre

Mike McCarthy at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 09 Sep McCurdys Comedy Theatre

MNJC Alejandro Arenas

 Mon, 24 Aug at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret

Inside the Art World

 Tue, 05 May at 11:00 am Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

2026 Suncoast Small Business Conference

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe USD 0 to 55

Pop-Up Library and Storytime at The Bay

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

The Mechanics of Funny: 3-Hour Humor Writing Intensive

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Bookstore1Sarasota USD 85

Who Is Eartha Mae? Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm Urbanite Theatre

Dance at The Bay: Dancing with Donald

 Wed, 03 Sep at 07:00 pm The Nest at The Bay Park Free

Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:30 pm The Nest at The Bay Free

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

 Tue, 05 May at 04:00 pm 8347 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL

Diversity in Business - MAY! (Free Networking)

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am 1370 Blvd of the Arts, Unit C, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

ArtSELF - Arts for Wellness Series: Music For Healing (Music Workshop)

 Tue, 02 Jun at 05:30 pm North Sarasota Library Free

Pre-Mother's Day Cook & Connect with Chef Luigi at Moore's Bliss Farm (MBF)

 Mon, 04 May at 11:30 am 4915 Bliss Rd USD 162

Mindfulness and Art: Finding Your Story in the Art

 Thu, 07 May at 12:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 18 to 29

Museum Architecture Walking Tour

 Mon, 13 Apr Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

Heart to Heart : Strengthening Social Connections Using Psychodrama

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm 925 N Lime Ave Free

Coloring with Intent for Self-Healing

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

Saturday Kids Clay Class

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 821 North Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

Opening Day Talk | David S. Areford

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

Short & Satisfying Book Club: "The Employees" by Olga Ravn

 Mon, 11 May at 11:00 am Bookstore1Sarasota USD 18

Piano Friends Performance

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:30 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Free

What Is It About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Selby Public Library

Intro to Tarot: Meet the Cards with Misha

Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm 1940 Northgate Boulevard Suite B2, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

Banned Book Club: "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina Garcia

 Tue, 26 May at 11:00 am Bookstore1Sarasota USD 19