Community Calendar

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.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

Art enthusiasts and collectors, mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, as Graphicstudio, a world-renowned research atelier at the University of South Florida, hosts its highly anticipated Annual Open House and Benefit Sale. For one day only, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, visitors will have the rare opportunity to purchase limited edition prints and sculpture multiples at discounted prices. Graphicstudio’s printers will conduct live demonstrations throughout the day. This event is free and open to all. For more information call (813) 974-3503, or email gsoffice@usf.edu. For reasonable accommodations please email Mark at fredricks@usf.edu or call (813) 974-3503. (FL Relay 711)

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.

Exhibit | The Imagination of Art Venti
Saturdays, April 4-May 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m. | FREE
Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 | ArtsAdvocates.org
The Imagination of Art Venti invites you to enjoy Art Venti's “pencil paintings” – magnificent, extremely detailed works created with layers and layers of delicate colored pencil strokes on very large paper. His compositions often address environmental and socio/political issues. The larger pieces take 3-5 months to complete. Since moving to Sarasota, he has produced his largest and most complex and meticulous works, the sizes having increased up to 110 inches in width. This exhibit is sponsored by Observer Media Group.

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.

Southeastern Premiere. Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.

Get ready to trade your modern world for bell-bottoms and stadium rock! Richey Suncoast Theatre is thrilled to present The 77 Experience on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This high-energy, nostalgia-filled performance is more than just a concert; it is a fully immersive journey into one of the most iconic years in pop culture history.

The 77 Experience delivers the timeless hits that defined a generation, featuring the music of legends like Boston, Queen, The Eagles, Journey, Foreigner, The Bee Gees, and many more.

The immersion goes beyond the music with an exclusive "One of a Kind Intermission." During this break, the audience will be transported through time via a curated video presentation featuring vintage commercials, classic movie trailers, and legendary TV moments from 1977.

"It’s an inspired detour that adds depth and delight to the night," says the band's EPK, "turning a great show into a memorable experience."