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- Live Music · 9 AMDaily Live MusicDowntown Wellen, Venice
- Community & Outdoors · 9 AMFresh Harvest Farmers MarketDowntown Wellen, Venice
- Live Music · 1 PMLive at the Tiki BarCoolToday Park, North Port
- Sports · 1 PMTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta FalconsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa
- Theater & ShowsBell, Book, and CandleLemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood
- Community & OutdoorsEnglewood Beach Sunday Drum CircleEnglewood Beach, Englewood
- Theater & ShowsBlood Relations: The Story of Lizzie BordenVenice Theatre, Venice
- Community & OutdoorsVenice Beach Drum CircleVenice Beach, Venice
- Community & OutdoorsSiesta Key Drum CircleSiesta Beach, Siesta Key
- Community & OutdoorsTreasure Island Drum CircleTreasure Island Beach, Treasure Island
- Community & Outdoors · 8:30 AMSMBC Sunday Legacy Trail & Casey Key RideLegacy Trail - Ashton Road Trailhead, Sarasota
- Festivals · 10 AMDowntown Venice Art FestivalDowntown Venice, Venice
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Daily Live Music
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: Mondays-Saturdays 6-9 PM; Sundays 9 AM-1 PM, plus Sunday evenings 6-9 PM starting Nov 22. Rotating local musicians play under the Heritage Tree by the Grand Lake; moves indoors to Oak & Stone in bad weather. Listed date/time is the next evening set.
Fresh Harvest Farmers Market
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: Every Sunday, 9 AM-1 PM. Weekly Sunday market in Downtown Wellen with produce, seafood, plants, flowers and artisan goods.
Live at the Tiki Bar
CoolToday Park, North Port
Repeats: Fridays & Saturdays 5 PM, Sundays 1 PM. Free local live music at the Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill.
Thanks4Giving Tree Campaign
Wellen Park Welcome Center, Venice
Runs through Tue, Nov 17, 2026. Rotary Club at Wellen Park donation drive: pick a tag from the tree to fund Thanksgiving dinners for local families.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
NFL home game: the Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons.
Bell, Book, and Candle
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood
Classic romantic comedy about a modern-day witch in Manhattan.
Englewood Beach Sunday Drum Circle
Englewood Beach, Englewood
Repeats: Every Sunday, year-round, starting about 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset (weather permitting). Long-running Sunday sunset drum circle at the north end of Englewood Beach on Manasota Key, near the pavilion and playground.
Blood Relations: The Story of Lizzie Borden
Venice Theatre, Venice
Sharon Pollock's play revisiting the Lizzie Borden case.
Venice Beach Drum Circle
Venice Beach, Venice
Repeats: Every Sunday, starting about 2 hours before sunset. Weekly beach drum circle south of the Venice Beach pavilion; open to all drummers, dancers and spectators.
Siesta Key Drum Circle
Siesta Beach, Siesta Key
Repeats: Every Sunday, year-round, starting about 1 hour before sunset (weather permitting). Free, informal sunset drum circle that has met on Siesta Beach since 1996; bring a drum, dance or just watch. Gathers near the main access, between the green and red lifeguard stands.
Treasure Island Drum Circle
Treasure Island Beach, Treasure Island
Repeats: Sundays, late afternoon (about 4 PM) until about an hour after sunset. Free, family-friendly Sunday drum circle on Treasure Island beach; drummers, dancers, hula hoopers and sunset watchers are all welcome.
SMBC Sunday Legacy Trail & Casey Key Ride
Legacy Trail - Ashton Road Trailhead, Sarasota
Repeats: Every Sunday, 8:30 AM. Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club weekly ride down the Legacy Trail toward Casey Key; open to non-members.
Downtown Venice Art Festival
Downtown Venice, Venice
38th annual free art festival with 100+ artists along West Venice Avenue; Halloween trick-or-treating 4:30-6:30 PM on Saturday.
The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Selby's annual orchid show pairs living orchid displays with artist Christian Sampson's colorful glass, acrylic and dichroic-film installations in the museum, gardens and conservatory.
Hot Works Sarasota Fine Art Show (Fall)
J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota
Free juried outdoor fine art show on the downtown Sarasota bayfront.
Acquisitions in Photography: 2020–2025
The Ringling, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, May 9, 2027. Exhibition "Acquisitions in Photography: 2020–2025" at The Ringling's Museum of Art; museum admission applies.
Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky
The Ringling, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Exhibition "Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky" at The Ringling's Museum of Art; museum admission applies.
Canvas City
The Ringling, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Jan 3, 2027. Exhibition "Canvas City" at The Ringling's Museum of Art; museum admission applies.
Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Ringling, Sarasota
Exhibition "Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston" at The Ringling's Museum of Art; museum admission applies.
The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling
The Ringling, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Jan 3, 2027. Exhibition "The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling" at The Ringling's Museum of Art; museum admission applies.
Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens
The Ringling, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Exhibition "Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens" at The Ringling's Museum of Art; museum admission applies.
John Williams @ 95
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
The Florida Orchestra celebrates film composer John Williams' 95th birthday with music from his scores.
Dead Set Florida
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Grateful Dead-inspired jam night in the open-air Jannus Live courtyard.
Mike Rivera
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota
Stand-up comedy headliner Mike Rivera at McCurdy's (ages 18+).
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Tribute concert of Karen and Richard Carpenter hits.
Freaky Friday
Venice Theatre, Venice
Runs through Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Family musical about a mother and daughter who swap bodies for a day.
Hansel and Gretel
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota
Runs through Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera, a family-friendly fall production.
Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Feb 7, 2027. Cabaret revue of yacht rock and soft-rock hits in FST's Court Cabaret.
Hamilton
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Runs through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Encore run of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton.
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Orion180 Insurance Tip-off Classic
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
College basketball tip-off event staged at Benchmark International Arena.
Pinellas County All County Chorus
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Concert by student singers chosen by audition for the Pinellas middle and high school All County choruses.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL regular-season home game: the Lightning host the Detroit Red Wings.
Venice Florida Corvette Club General Meeting
Venice Community Center, Venice
Monthly meeting of the Venice Florida Corvettes club in Room D; visitors welcome.
Lightning & Friends
Englewood's On Dearborn, Englewood
Blues-rock power trio Memphis Lightning with a rotating musical guest.
Bad Moon Rising - The CCR Tribute
Visani Italian Steakhouse & Comedy Theater, Port Charlotte
Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band playing hits such as Proud Mary, Fortunate Son and Bad Moon Rising; ticket includes a $30 food voucher.
Pronoun
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Nov 22, 2026. FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of Evan Placey's play about a transgender teen.
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Toddler Storytime
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: Every other Wednesday, 10 AM. Free 30-minute storytime with songs and movement for toddlers under the Heritage Tree.
Nokomis Beach Drum Circle
Nokomis Beach, Nokomis
Repeats: Every Wednesday and Saturday (some sources say Sunday and Wednesday), year-round, starting about 1 hour before sunset (weather permitting). Free, family-friendly community drum circle on Nokomis Beach, going since about 2000; drummers of every level, dancers and flow artists welcome.
SMBC Wednesday Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Ride
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Lakewood Ranch
Repeats: Every Wednesday, 8:30 AM. Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club weekly road ride with multiple pace groups; open to non-members.
Dueling Pianos
Big Top Brewing, Sarasota
Repeats: Wednesdays 5-8 PM. Dueling pianos night at the brewery.
Joseph's Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell
The Ringling, Sarasota
Runs through Wed, Jan 6, 2027. Sunset viewings of James Turrell's light-and-sky installation on the museum grounds, about an hour each.
Viewpoint Lecture with Writer and Artist Tom McCarthy
The Ringling, Sarasota
Talk by novelist and artist Tom McCarthy in the Viewpoint lecture series.
Movements – Happier Now USA Tour
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Movements' Happier Now USA Tour, with Balance and Composure, Midrift and Niis in support.
You Will Get Sick
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota
Runs through Sat, Nov 21, 2026. FSU/Asolo Conservatory staging of Noah Diaz's darkly comic play.
Bret Ernst
Visani Italian Steakhouse & Comedy Theater, Port Charlotte
Runs through Sat, Nov 7, 2026. Rated-R stand-up from Comedy Central veteran Bret Ernst (Cobra Kai). Ages 18+ with guardian, 23+ alone.
Jodi White
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Stand-up comedy headliner Jodi White at McCurdy's (ages 18+).
American Rebels
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Mar 21, 2027. Music cabaret revue in FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
3 events
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL regular-season home game: the Lightning host the Chicago Blackhawks.
TRIVIUM: CROWN IN THE GRAVE WORLD TOUR
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Orlando-born metal band Trivium returns to Florida on its Crown in the Grave world tour.
The Phil Collins Story
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
Tribute concert tracing Phil Collins' solo and Genesis hits, in Sarasota.
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Friday Night Live Concerts
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: Every Friday, 6-9 PM. Free weekly Friday-night band concerts on the Solis Hall stage overlooking the Grand Lake.
Snook Haven Reopening Ribbon-Cutting
Snook Haven, Venice
Public ribbon-cutting as the rebuilt Myakka River park reopens with a new bandshell, pier and concession building.
Greensky Bluegrass
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Michigan progressive bluegrass and jam band Greensky Bluegrass plays the courtyard.
VHS Theatre Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice
Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice
Runs through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Venice High School theatre students stage Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice.
Weekend Live Music
Big Top Brewing, Sarasota
Repeats: Fridays & Saturdays 8-10 PM. Local live music at the Fruitville Commons brewery; lineup posted on BeatGig.
The Phil Collins Story
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Tribute concert tracing Phil Collins' solo and Genesis hits, in Clearwater.
AC/DC - Highway to Hell
Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
AC/DC tribute show named after the band's 1979 album Highway to Hell.
The End Slavery Monologues
Stageworks Theatre, Tampa
Through Sat, Nov 7, 2026. Monologues drawn from true stories of human-trafficking survivors.
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Cars & Caffeine
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: 1st Saturday monthly (Sept-June), 7:30 AM-10:30 AM. Monthly morning car meetup for all makes and models, co-hosted with Foxtail Coffee and the AACA Venice Region (Sept-June).
Cycling Group at Wellen Park
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: Every Saturday, 10-11 AM. Free Saturday-morning group bike ride meet-up in Downtown Wellen; riders gather near Foxtail and come and go as they please, no RSVP needed.
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Ed Sheeran brings his LOOP Tour stadium show to Tampa.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Hip-hop package tour uniting artists from the Cash Money and No Limit record labels.
Charlotte Harbor Drum Circle
Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda
Repeats: Every Saturday, starting about 1.5 hours before sunset. Saturday evening drum circle at the compass in Gilchrist Park on the Punta Gorda waterfront; loaner drums available, all ages and skill levels.
Community Yard Sale
North Port City Center, North Port
City-hosted community yard sale with household goods, clothing and crafts.
SMBC Saturday 'Love the Loop' Ride
Old Miakka Church, Sarasota
Repeats: Every Saturday, 8:30 AM. Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club multi-speed weekly road ride through Old Miakka; open to non-members, and riders are asked to bring a food-pantry donation.
Charlotte County Fairgrounds Gun Show
Charlotte County Fairgrounds, Port Charlotte
Through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. 2 Guys Shows gun and knife show with 130+ tables of firearms, ammo, knives and accessories.
Florida International Air Show
Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda
Through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Volunteer-run nonprofit air show at Punta Gorda Airport with military and civilian flying performances and static aircraft displays.
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Woods of Mallaranny, Myakka City
Runs through Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Medieval festival with full-contact jousting, human chess matches, shows on 14 stages, rides and an artisan marketplace; a different theme each weekend.
Newcomer Day
Morgan Family Community Center, North Port
Free expo for new residents with tables from 60+ community groups, agencies and local businesses.
Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood
Buckingham Blues Bar, Fort Myers
Afternoon outdoor blues show in the bar's backyard headlined by Selwyn Birchwood, with house band Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band and Sandi Atkinson & The True Loves.
Mark Twain Tells All
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood
One-man show portraying Mark Twain.
Brian Kilmeade
Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on his Uniting the States speaking tour.
Big Top Ignite - A Festival of Fire, Music & Energy
Big Top Brewing, Sarasota
One-night all-ages dance-music party with DJs, live fire breathers and full stage production with SRQ Beats; $20 advance, $25 door.
Wednesday & Mannequin Pussy
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Double bill of indie rock bands Wednesday and Mannequin Pussy.
Beethoven & Prokofiev
Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota
Through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Masterworks concert with violinist Gil Shaham in Beethoven's Violin Concerto plus Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony.
Ginastera's Harp Concerto
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
The Florida Orchestra program featuring Alberto Ginastera's Harp Concerto.
Rootabaga Country
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota
Through Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Rachel J. Peters' opera based on Carl Sandburg's whimsical Rootabaga Stories.
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Florida Inline Skating Marathon
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
Florida Inline Skating Marathon, held at Nathan Benderson Park.
Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk, a charity walk around the Benderson Park lake.
Ginastera’s Harp Concerto
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
The Florida Orchestra performs Ginastera's Harp Concerto in its Masterworks series.
The Brook & The Bluff
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Alabama-bred indie folk-rock band The Brook & The Bluff headlines Jannus Live.
99.5 QYK Guitar Pull
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Radio station 99.5 QYK hosts its 10th annual acoustic Guitar Pull with country artists trading songs.
Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas
Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Emo anthems arranged for orchestra, with The Spill Canvas and special guest Greywind.
3 events
RUSH: Fifty Something Tour
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Rush brings its Fifty Something Tour to Tampa; the arena lists shows on Nov 9 and Nov 11.
Michelle Malone
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota
Concert by Atlanta singer-songwriter Michelle Malone.
Venice Concert Band November Concert
Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice
The community Venice Concert Band's November concert.
4 events
Boca Grande Live: Sweet Fleet – The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Friends of Boca Grande, Boca Grande
Fleetwood Mac tribute concert in the Boca Grande Live series.
Lakeview Park Bird Walk (Venice Area Audubon)
Lakeview Park, Sarasota
Guided birding walk along Lake Sarasota looking for herons, raptors and songbirds. Free; registration appreciated.
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll (The 70s)
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Neil Berg's 1970s rock revue with Broadway singers and a live band, at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Rock of Abba
Visani Italian Steakhouse & Comedy Theater, Port Charlotte
High-energy rock-styled ABBA tribute with costumes and choreography; dinner-and-show package with a $30 food voucher.
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RUSH: Fifty Something Tour
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Rush brings its Fifty Something Tour to Tampa; the arena lists shows on Nov 9 and Nov 11.
Il Volo: Live In Concert
Hertz Arena, Estero
Italian operatic-pop trio Il Volo in concert in Estero.
Fall Fest
Stageworks Theatre, Tampa
Seasonal family event at Stageworks Theatre.
Veterans Day Ceremony
North Port Veterans Park, North Port
Veterans Day ceremony held with VFW Post 8203.
VHS Veteran’s Day Concert
Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice
Venice High School's Veteran’s Day Concert, performed by students at the Venice Performing Arts Center.
Judah & The Lion: The Boys Are Back Tour
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Folk-pop trio Judah & The Lion on The Boys Are Back Tour.
LA Hardy
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota
Runs through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Stand-up comedy headliner LA Hardy at McCurdy's (ages 18+).
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Chip Davis' Mannheim Steamroller tours its long-running holiday show of electronic-orchestral Christmas music.
Paula Cole THIS FIRE: 30
Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Singer-songwriter Paula Cole marks 30 years of her album This Fire.
Rob Little
Visani Italian Steakhouse & Comedy Theater, Port Charlotte
Through Thu, Nov 12, 2026. Upbeat stand-up from Rob Little, the former IBM programmer that NBC's Last Comic Standing called "the happiest comic in America." Ages 18+ with guardian, 23+ alone.
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Wellen Park Night Market & Dueling Pianos
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Repeats: 2nd Thursday monthly, 6-9 PM. Monthly evening market of local makers, artists and food vendors with dueling pianos entertainment.
O.A.R.
The BayCare Sound, Clearwater
Jam-rock band O.A.R. headlines The BayCare Sound with special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall.
WWE Road to Survivor Series: WarGames
Hertz Arena, Estero
WWE live wrestling event on the road to Survivor Series: WarGames.
Il Volo
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Italian operatic-pop trio Il Volo in concert in Tampa.
Lenny Pearce: Lenny's Toddler Rave World Tour
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Dance-party style show aimed at toddlers and young kids.
Neil Berg's The 70s: Long Live Rock 'N' Roll
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
Producer-arranger Neil Berg's two-hour revue of '70s rock, from Elton John and the Eagles to Queen, Bowie and Pink Floyd.
Hawthorne Heights: 20th Anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Hawthorne Heights mark 20 years of their album If Only You Were Lonely, with I Set My Friends on Fire in support.
Brad Williams
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Stand-up comedian Brad Williams, with special guest JB Ball.
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Doja Cat
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Rapper and pop star Doja Cat headlines the Tampa arena.
Vulcan – Amazon Leo (LV-01)
SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS, Cape Canaveral
NET (no earlier than) Fri. Nov. 13: ULA's first Vulcan VC6L mission for Amazon Leo, carrying 40 broadband satellites to low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex-41.
Launch times often change or scrub. Check the official source before heading out.
Lemon Bay Park Bird Walk (Venice Area Audubon)
Lemon Bay Park & Environmental Center, Englewood
Guided walk through flatwoods, mangroves and wetlands at Lemon Bay Park. Free; registration appreciated.
Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Festival
Siesta Beach, Siesta Key
Runs through Mon, Nov 16, 2026. International master sand-sculpting competition on Siesta Beach with lit sculptures Saturday night, vendors, live music and amateur contests.
Field of Dreamz Crossroads Music Festival
Charlotte County Fairgrounds, Port Charlotte
Through Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Two-day music festival: Lynyrd Skynyrd headlines Nov. 13 and Whiskey Myers headlines Nov. 14.
Pure Country of Southwest Florida
The Twisted Fork, Port Charlotte
Country cover band night.
Blank Space - The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
Unofficial Taylor Swift tribute concert spanning her catalog.
Georgia Heers
The Ringling, Sarasota
Concert by singer-songwriter Georgia Heers in the Historic Asolo Theater.
Weekend Live Music
Big Top Brewing, Sarasota
Repeats: Fridays & Saturdays 8-10 PM. Local live music at the Fruitville Commons brewery; lineup posted on BeatGig.
David Foster & Katharine McPhee
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Producer-pianist David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee in concert in St. Petersburg.
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Labyrinth screened for its 40th anniversary with the score performed live.
Ben Bankas
Visani Italian Steakhouse & Comedy Theater, Port Charlotte
Runs through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Stand-up from Austin-based Comedy Mothership regular and podcaster Ben Bankas; special event. Ages 18+ with guardian, 23+ alone.
Hack Your Health 2026
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa
Runs through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Three-day health and longevity conference (formerly KetoCon) with talks, workshops and a 100+ exhibitor expo.
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Wellen Park Wine Festival
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Ticketed outdoor wine tasting with visiting vintners and bites from Downtown Wellen restaurants.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL regular-season home game: the Lightning host the Detroit Red Wings.
Jimmy Eat World: 25 Years of Bleed American
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Jimmy Eat World mark 25 years of the album Bleed American at the Tampa amphitheater, with Hot Mulligan and Microwave.
Walk To End Alzheimers
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
Walk To End Alzheimers, a charity walk around the Benderson Park lake.
Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival
J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota
Through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Paragon Festivals fine art show on the downtown Sarasota bayfront. Free admission.
Saint Armands Circle Art Festival (November)
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
Through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. 37th annual Howard Alan Events juried art festival around St. Armands Circle.
Red White & Brew: Toast to Troops
Dearborn Street (Old Englewood Village), Englewood
Free Veterans Day weekend beer-truck festival with live music and food trucks at Pioneer Plaza, benefiting Operation Healing Heroes.
Backyard Bluesfest: Duke Tumatoe
Buckingham Blues Bar, Fort Myers
Afternoon outdoor blues show in the bar's backyard headlined by Duke Tumatoe, with house band Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band and R.B. Stone.
The Venice Symphony – The New Voice of the Great American Songbook
Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice
The Venice Symphony's "The New Voice of the Great American Songbook" program at the Venice Performing Arts Center.
Santa’s 10th Annual Grand Arrival Parade at UTC
The Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota
University Town Center's 10th annual Santa arrival parade down N. Cattlemen Rd, themed "Unwrapping the Season," with a tree lighting beforehand, fireworks and an after-party.
SCHISM Tool Tribute Band + Ultimate RUSH Tribute
The Twisted Fork, Port Charlotte
Prog-rock tribute double bill: Ultimate Rush Tribute opens, followed by Schism playing the music of Tool (about 9 PM).
David Foster & Katharine McPhee
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
Producer-pianist David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee pair his hit songs for other stars with her American Idol, Smash and Waitress numbers.
Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method
Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Electronic double bill pairing trance DJ Paul Oakenfold with big-beat duo The Crystal Method.
Paisley Craze
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood
Concert by local band Paisley Craze.
Weekend Live Music
Big Top Brewing, Sarasota
Repeats: Fridays & Saturdays 8-10 PM. Local live music at the Fruitville Commons brewery; lineup posted on BeatGig.
UB40: The Unstoppable Tour
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
British reggae band UB40 on its Unstoppable Tour.
Floyd Nation
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Pink Floyd tribute band Floyd Nation on its Inner Light Tour, in Clearwater.
Here Come the Mummies
Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Costumed funk band Here Come the Mummies plays the Capitol Theatre.
Southwest Florida Amateur Open (Pickleball)
Englewood Sports Complex, Englewood
Through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Amateur pickleball tournament at the Englewood Sports Complex.
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