Community Calendar

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

Pangarap: Espero Reimagined transforms The Maitland Art Center gallery into a canvas of speculative storytelling under Filipino artist Isobel Francisco. Inspired by Jules André Smith’s decision to establish an artist colony in Florida, Francisco envisions an alternate reality where this decision leads to 1937 Philippines. The exhibition features fictional artifacts and artworks to encourage viewers to explore the parallels and contrasts between this imagined scenario and the museum’s history. 'Pangarap,' meaning dream or vision in Filipino, invites audiences to reflect on the cultural impact of one artist’s decision in 1937 and beyond.

Enjoy a two-day carnival with rides, games and fair food for the whole family and the annual Pineapple Drop Block Party on Dec. 31 featuring live music and DJs on multiple stages, a New Year's countdown and fireworks.

Event admission is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller), valid all day Tuesday and till 6 pm on Wednesday, are $37 on site ($35 cash) till 5 pm Wednesday, or online before 1 pm Tuesday for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Ride tickets, valid anytime, are available at the carnival and discounted online pre-sale for $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take multiple tickets each.)

Midway hours: 1-11 pm Tuesday and 1 pm-1 am Wednesday

Carnival guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/sarasota-pineapple-drop-carnival/

The New Year's Eve block party, hosted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants from 1 pm-1 am, features special offers at local eateries and entertainment including Naughty Girl, Chas Collins, Gas House Gorillas and SRQ Beats. The giant glowing pineapple drops at midnight at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street, followed by fireworks provided by Marina Jack. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/757973156756682

Savor the sounds of the season and waltz the night away as string musicians play your favorite classical music, featuring Strings of the Season.

Join us at After Hours on the last Tuesday of the month for live music and dancing, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP! Each month features a different musical genre and style, so you can listen to new sounds and learn new moves. Relax and just enjoy the music, or join in on the dance floor!

Enjoy dinner at Bistro, featuring a special evening menu with beer, wine, and themed cocktails. Food and beverage are available for purchase inside the restaurant and outside at our cashless bars. Members receive a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Explore our current exhibitions in the galleries, with hours extended to 7 pm.
Treasure hunt in the Museum SHOP – Members receive a 10% discount.

SCHEDULE
5 pm | Doors open – early entry will not be permitted
5:30 pm | 30-minute introduction to Waltz dancing led by Fred Astaire Dance Studios
6-7:30 pm | Music and open social dancing

PRICING
$25 for Members
$30 in advance or $35 at the door for Not-Yet Members (includes Museum admission)
Advance tickets required. Space is limited. Personal chairs and outside food/beverage are not permitted on-site.

About Strings of the Season
Strings of the Season is a string quartet ensemble featuring local players from Sarasota and Tampa. The members of this group are regular performers in the major orchestras of the region, familiar faces to our local arts scene and patrons. Working together frequently for such events as fundraisers, weddings, and corporate parties, our musicians are both friends and colleagues, adept at sharing the joy of music with each other and our audiences.

Swing into an evening of style, swagger, and timeless charm with Feeling Good, a high-energy celebration of modern crooners. From the timeless elegance of Sinatra and the smooth sophistication of Michael Bublé to the sparkle of Bette Midler and Lady Gaga, this show delivers silky vocals, irresistible rhythms, and captivating personality. Savor swingin’ favorites like “Come Fly With Me” and “It Had to Be You,” fresh hits like “Home” and “Moondance,” and delightfully cheeky numbers such as “Stuff Like That There” and “Me and Mrs. Jones.” Equal parts class and sass, Feeling Good will leave you – well – feeling good.

From Billy Joel to Alicia Keys, from Ray Charles to Freddie Mercury, Three Pianos celebrates the piano legends who refused to play by the rules. These aren’t your cookie-cutter rock stars: they’re the rebels, romantics, and risk-takers who turned 88 keys into pure magic. Enjoy timeless favorites like “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I’m Still Standing,” and “Beautiful.” From the soulful sway of Fats Domino to the anthemic joy of Elton John, this high-energy musical revue proves that when you follow your own tune, the music never stops.

Southeastern Premiere. In this heartwarming tale, a man visits a tailor to have his suit pants let out after realizing he's gained some weight since he last wore them. What starts as a simple alteration turns into a transformative journey. Through their deepening conversations both their lives are altered. A Tailor Near Me is a story of self-discovery, friendship, and the magic of a perfectly tailored suit.

A comedic murder mystery, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. An unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit six million dollars. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn...or else his uncle's gun-toting ex!

Discover an exciting and engaging experience during the holiday break. MOSI offers science focused camps by grade level for two weeks, sign up for one of both weeks! Camps run from 9am to 4pm, packed with interactive and educational experiences. For added convenience, we offer extended care in the mornings (7am-9am) and afternoons (4pm-6pm) for an additional fee, allowing parents flexibility with their schedules.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.