Price includes a 3 course plated dinner. Service fee additional.A 1920's Mafia Marriage Murder MysteryLucky you! You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the two families merging together, someone is bound to lose power, which […]
Join us for an evening of elegance and indulgence at the Round Pond Wine Dinner in the beautiful atmosphere of Michael's Wine Cellar!Embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure as Michael's Wine Cellar proudly presents an exclusive wine dinner featuring the exquisite offerings of Round Pond Estate. Immerse yourself in the world of Round Pond's incredible […]
CELTOBERFEST is back! Join the fun from Oct 19th for beer, music, kilts, and Oktoberfest celebrations with a Celtic twist!It’s almost time for CELTOBERFEST!Experience the ultimate blend of Celtic & Bavarian culture at Celtoberfest 2024, hosted by The New World Celts and Motorworks Brewing! Join us in the beautiful biergarten on October 19th filled with […]
Join Rangsook Yoon, PhD, the Museum’s Senior Curator, for an engaging tour through Sarasota Art Museum's newest exhibitions.Look closely and learn more about this season's exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon. Our tour will feature a walkthrough of our current exhibitions. As this talk will be exploring works in the galleries, there […]
WCR Sarasota presents its 30th annual celebration of fashion and style in support of SELAH FreedomPack your Bags... We're Going to the JUNGLE!Sarasota Women's Council of Realtors stages its 30th Annual Fashion Show on Thursday October 24th at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota. Join us for "Welcome to the Jungle" to raise funds for Selah Freedom, […]
Enter Art Ovation's Halloween party "Haunted Hotel" if you dare!Dress to impress for this Haunted Halloween extravaganza and costume contest!>>8:00pm - 1:00amParticipate in the Costume Contest to win 1st place > $1,000 // 2nd place > $500 // 3rd place > $250 Bar tab at Perspective.General AdmissionAdvance Tickets > $35At the door > $50Tickets include […]
Look closely and learn more about this seasons exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Executive Director, Virginia Shearer.Look closely and learn more about this seasons exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Executive Director, Virginia Shearer. As this talk will be exploring works in the galleries, there will be standing room only.
Join us for a spooktacular HalloWine Walk 2024, where you can sip and stroll through the haunted streets while finding a new favorite wine!That's right, Wine Walk Wednesday's are back! Our largest tasting event will be a spooky event to behold! Join us October 30th on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch and sample 21 different […]
Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAMPut the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM. Join us for award-winning documentaries, short films, and biopics that highlight some of our favorite artists, reveal untold histories, and explore what it takes to make it as an artist today. Each […]
Get ready to keep the spooky spirit alive with the Halloween Aftermath- a fun-filled event full of costumes, candy, and creepy good times!Welcome to Halloween Aftermath! Get ready to keep the spooky spirit alive even after Halloween is over. Join us on the rooftop at The Westin Sarasota for a night of fun, music, and […]
Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection. This class will invite close looking and a deeper exploration of the art on viewJoin us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with Instructor Jess Pope. This class will invite a deeper exploration of the art on view in SAM’s galleries […]
GOOD FOOD - GOOD WINE - GREAT CAUSE! Join us for the 22nd annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest. Rain or shine, we'll see you there!You've never had so much FUN doing so much GOOD!SUNCOAST FOOD & WINE FEST offers an afternoon of samplings and tastings from a large selection of the area's finest restaurants […]
BEATLEBEAT A Tribute Concert To The Beatles Saturday November 2, 2024 Sarasota Municipal AuditoriumBEATLEBEAT A Tribute Concert To The BeatlesWhen: Saturday November 2, 2024Where: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236Early Bird SPECIAL is available for 72 hours only! It will automatically prompt you a 25% discount on checkout.Reimagine & Relive the […]
Let's Laugh! Bring Your Own Beverages + Food!So glad you are joining us! You are purchasing non-refundable tickets for the Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 comedy show at Urban Loft.***************************************************************All our shows receive standing ovations. Why is this? Because we hand-select who we put on our stage. Our comedians are not only hilarious, but they are […]
A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON (Performed by Danny Ware) Saturday November 2, 2024 Sarasota Municipal AuditoriumA TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON 🪩🎤(Performed by Danny Ware)Witness a night of MJ’s greatest hits, including “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, Beat It,” and many more performed live on stage by one of the world’s most realistic Michael […]
Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip.Contemporary Art is an ever-changing and eclectic space, inhabited by captivating personalities that could easily be plucked from the pages of a novel. Sarasota Art Museum invites you to be part of our engaging series, delving into both […]
Join us this Fall for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner.Join us this Fall for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran. The Bistro fare is inspired by Florida’s regional fruit stands and farmer’s markets, and […]
Tickets are half-price of gate admission till August 28th! Get your tickets now and SAVE!The Chalk Festival is a three-day "Museum in Motion" where artists from around the world create oversized masterpieces using the road surface as a canvas, interactive 3D illusions and this year the incorporation of flower carpet masters artists who use natural […]
Let's wear our muumuus, dance, eat/drink and have fun!This event will be a BLAST! The Mrs. Roper Romp is here!Ladies...Let's get together, wear our muumuus, share appetizers, dance, drink and have fun!• Ladies Only!• BYOB!• Bring an Appetizer!• Wear a Muumuu, Wig & Big Jewelry...or, any of those!• There will be a dance floor, great […]
Learn about the development of Sarasota's distinctive architectural heritage while visiting historic districts and emerging neighborhoods.Explore the development of Sarasota while visiting several of the city’s historic districts and emerging neighborhoods, including 1920s Burn's Court, mid-20th century Central Downtown, and the redeveloping Rosemary District. Learn about the people, places, and events that shaped Sarasota’s distinctive […]
Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the buildings and history of Sarasota’s celebrated Main Street.Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the historical development of Sarasota and the buildings that make up its much-celebrated Main Street. From the Sarasota County Courthouse (1927) to the former S.H Kress & […]
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota.Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Sarasota Jazz Project and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro. Each […]
Come play on Open Jam night and get 50 percent off drinks and a chance to get a paying a gig at Big Top! Full bands welcome
See firsthand the vibrant farming and ranching operations active in Sarasota County and Southwest Florida on our bus tour (with lunch)November 15, 20238 am to 3 pm (check-in at 7:30 am).Check in at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 0ffice (6700 Clark Road, Sarasota) 30 minutes before the start of your tour. There will be parking […]
Learn about the adaptive use of the 1920s Sarasota High School and its 1960s addition which became the new Sarasota Art Museum.The original Sarasota High School Building (1926) by M. Leo Elliott was transformed into the Sarasota Museum of Art by Ringling College of Art and Design, officially opening in 2019. This tour will explore […]
Three experts present and debate varying philosophies and technical approaches to preserving modern architectural and design heritage.Stewarding modern architecture and resources from the mid- and late-20th century frequently poses a distinct set of challenges: from technical issues of conserving manufactured materials and their often experimental applications to philosophical considerations of favoring conceptual over physical authenticity. […]
Opening Day Talk | Joe Fig: Contemplating VermeerJoin us for an engaging conversation between artist Joe Fig and Sarasota Art Museum’s Senior Curator, Rangsook Yoon, as they explore the themes and inspirations behind Fig’s exhibition, Contemplating Vermeer. This discussion will delve into the evolution of Fig’s artistic journey, the conceptual development of his Contemplation series, […]
Following the Symposium, enjoy a boxed lunch and join an insider tour of projects that have conserved the legacy of the Sarasota School.Following the Symposium, enjoy a boxed lunch at the Siesta Key Chapel and then join expert guides on this limited capacity, insider tour that will share the history and original designs of several […]
Join us at the "Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala for a night of beauty, fun, and giving back to support our community!"Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser GalaJOIN US 🌸 for a magical evening at our FIRST annual "Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala! 🪷 Get ready to enjoy a night filled with fashion, live art, dancing, live […]
Sip a cocktail and enjoy the sunset as you cruise Sarasota Bay and learn about the city’s history and architectural heritage from a boat.There is no better way to experience the architecture of Sarasota than by boat! This exclusive evening cruise blends beautiful sunset views with iconic landmarks located along the shores of Sarasota Bay. […]
