The 35th Annual AACA (Antique Automotive Club of America) Car Show is on Sunday, March 30! There will be more than 300 participants and a wide variety of vehicles. Enjoy displays, food trucks, raffle drawings, car show merchandise, live music, and an awards ceremony!

“Lost in Yonkers” by Neil Simon, presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre will be performed at The Sarasota Players at 7:30 p.m. on March 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 1:30 p.m. on March 21, 23, 26, 28, 30. Directed by Carole Kleinberg, “Lost in Yonkers” offers an amusing, moving, and profound message.

As per Wellen Park:

“Join us for a Meet & Greet with Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota member HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT in Solis Hall at downtown Wellen Park!”

The 2025 Community Health & Wellness Fair is on Wednesday, April 2! Fair attendees can learn how to implement a healthy lifestyle from local businesses with expertise in physical and mental health, donate blood with SunCoast Blood Centers’ bloodmobile, and - for the first 100 attendees - receive a special “swag bag.”

Charlie McCoy, Jason Coleman, and Richard Kiser will perform at Troll Music on Thursday, April 3! McCoy is known for his harmonica skills and range of instrumental expertise in country music. Coleman, the grandson of famous piano player Floyd Cramer, and skilled guitarist Kiser will appear alongside McCoy.

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“Marcella Hazan didn’t just teach Italian cooking—she changed how we cook and experience Italian food, and in so doing changed the way America eats. Fearless, passionate, and exacting, she introduced authentic recipes to millions. None other than Julia Child called Marcella “my mentor in all things Italian.” A disabled woman trained as a scientist, Marcella never cooked until she immigrated to America. But through her cookbooks and teaching – and an uncompromising commitment to Italian tradition – her impact was felt in millions of American home kitchens. Peter Miller’s new documentary tells her extraordinary, improbable, delicious story and how her passion was felt in millions of American kitchens. Featuring Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield, and Lidia Bastianich, this intimate portrait reveals the bold woman who forever shaped our palates.”

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“Opening Night party of the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival by the pool of the beautiful Sarasota Modern hotel. Drinks, DJ, an elegant atmosphere.”

Mote Marine’s 5k Run for the Turtles is on Saturday, April 5! This events supports Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program.

The Craft, Vendor & Bake Sale hosted by Venice Gardens Civic Association is on Saturday, April 5!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Kimal’s 2025 Classic Car Show is on Sunday, April 6! Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, and classic cars!

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“The culmination of student participation in SFF Education programs is showcased at

Hollywood Nights. Complete with a lively red carpet, this event features screenings

from local up-and-coming filmmakers, ages 8 to 18. Students have an opportunity

to premiere their films in a theatrical setting while competing for awards.

This program is ELEMENTARY + MIDDLE SCHOOL.

The films included are:

The Allergic Shark

Chicken at the Chicken-Fle-Hen

The Computer Mouse and the F

Bad Cat

Broken Robot

Cantuaa

Power of Shoes

The Bully Chase

The Capybara Crime

The Pencil Destroys

The Ultimate Chase of DoomSuitcase Sabotage

Words Matter

The Prize Finale

Stuck

Night Time

The Dream Job

Just Swish It

We Killed Chris!

Vanished

Lost Lizard

Curtains Up, Curtains Down!

Be a Buddy, Not a Bully

Almost There

A Lively Christmas

A Christmas Miracle

A Prehistoric Christmas”

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“The culmination of student participation in SFF Education programs is showcased at

Hollywood Nights. Complete with a lively red carpet, this event features screenings

from local up-and-coming filmmakers, ages 8 to 18. Students have an opportunity

to premiere their films in a theatrical setting while competing for awards.

This program is HIGH SCHOOL age.

The films included are:

Out of the Ink

Forget

Baloon Girl

Paranormal Piquancy

Knock Knock

Prison Break

Dern

Oh Read

TutorThe interlope

Big Ticket Items

Impressions

Little White Lies

The 7 Reggies

Take 92

Leave A Message

The last Laugh

Neon Static

Fair Point”

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

The Comedy Show: The Silver Sloths are coming to Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 6!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Forever ABBA Canada is coming to the Venice Community Center on Wednesday, April 9! Enjoy ABBA’s best hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and more!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Shine Delirious: A Tribute to the Music of Yes is coming to Troll Music on Thursday, April 10!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Descriptions provided by Sarasota Film Festival:

“Gloria 19:

In this new web series, a clone, with help from a rogue AI assistant, realizes the importance of her survival from the powerful corporation, Devin Genetics, that created her. Her life may be the key to curing a deadly disease and revealing a plot that could alter the existence of mankind.

So This is Love:

A tender, poetic film about two musicians (Kristen and Michael) brought together through a blind date, leading to an unexpected creative and emotional partnership. As love blossoms, their relationship is tested when Kristen gets her dream job in another state, forcing them to confront the challenges of distance, dreams, and commitment.”

Learn about the local history of Venice at the library on Friday, April 11! Have you ever wondered who inspired the name of a Venice landmark? VHI Board member Irvin Lewin has the answers in his presentation, "Venice History: People Behind the Landmarks."

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“From Chris Brancato, creator of Narcos and Hotel Cocaine, Season 4 stars Academy® Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson, alongside Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, Elvis Nolasco, and Erik Palladino, and introduces Frank Lucas portrayed by Daytime Emmy® Award-winning actor Rome Flynn. The first three seasons are currently available to stream on MGM+. In Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn). After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic assassination, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers. Produced by 20th Television, the series is executive produced by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith, Ray Quinlan, Michael Panes, and Stephen Schiff, with Swizz Beatz serving as executive music producer.

Sarasota Film Festival will present the first two episodes of this explosive mob drama.”

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Description provided by The Sarasota Film Festival:

“Sarasota Film Festival’s famous annual street party, featuring Special Performers honoring the “Godfather of Harlem” theme! Also an awesome DJ, drinks and food trucks!”

Occasions is a talented local rock band that promises vibrant performances and one-of-a-kind set lists!

The Venice Area Beautification Inc. (VABI) is having an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 12 at the Monty Andrews Arboretum in West Blalock Park! The whole family can enjoy butterfly garden, orchid, composting, and rain barrel discussions, a tree and plant giveaway, arboretum tours, and activities for children!

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO A CHILDREN’S CANCER CHARITY”

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee’s expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.”

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Description provided by the Sarasota Film Festival:

“Ash is an aspiring writer in NYC, struggling with loneliness and a loss of creative inspiration. She gets a call from her best friend Tara with the news that their mutual friend and her ex Tommy has taken his own life. The two women decide to return to their hometown to attend his funeral and reconnect with their old close-knit group. They find themselves in the same old dive bar music venue where not much has changed, and the music is still the thing that brings everyone together. The group finds themselves having to confront the loss of their friend and the addiction issues that permeate artistic communities. They discover the power of coming together through music, and how healing it can be to have a space to grieve together. Ash is given the opportunity to see herself in a new way through the warmth and authenticity of the friends that have known her for so long. She slowly opens herself back up to the people she used to call chosen family, and to the possibility of finding love again.”

Forever Donna: Featuring Rainere Martin is coming to the Venice Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 15! Talented musician Rainere Martin, who has appeared onstage with Evelyn Champagne King, Tavares, and The Stylistics, performs Donna Summer’s hits!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Eirinn Abu and His Miami Sound Machine are coming to the Venice Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, April 16! Eirinn Abu is a platinum-selling saxophone player who is known for combining jazz with modern musical styles.

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

The Keys to Our Success Pub Crawl is on Thursday, April 17!

Details from Laurel Civic:

Keys to Our Success Pub Crawl
Trolley Times: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
TICKETS: $25 ADVANCED / $30 AT THE DOOR

4 keys • 5 restaurants • celebrity bartenders and a chance to win a prize worth $1000!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Storm Riders: A Tribute to the Doors is coming to Troll Music on Friday, April 18!

The Golden Egg Quest and Easter Egg Hunt is at Laurel Civic on Saturday, April 19!

Side Walk Chalk Art, Bubbles, Prizes, Family Fun!

Egg Hunts Times
1 - 4 yrs 10:30 AM
K - 2nd 10:50 AM
3rd - 5th 11:05 AM
6th - 9th 11:20 AM

The 2025 Eggstravaganza is on Saturday, April 19!

From 10am to 11:30am, children 12 and under can meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter egg hunt. From 11:30am to 12pm, blind or visually impaired children up to age 16 can participate in a Beeping Egg Hunt.

Queen Nation is performing at the Venice Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 19! This Queen Tribute band is in the California Music Hall Of Fame and has been deemed “The Best Live Band" at the VCMA's” and "The People's Choice Tribute To Queen Champions."

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Occasions is a talented local rock band that promises vibrant performances and one-of-a-kind set lists!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meets monthly, and everyone is welcome! The goal of the club is to: “promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design.”

Venice Art Center is holding their “Artini” Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 22!

Details from Venice Art Center:

Tickets: $65 for VAC Members; $70 for future members

Sample and vote for your favorite martini and enjoy food pairings. Music by Brown Campbell Blues Band.

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Suddenly in Command Boating Course is on Thursday, April 24 on Zoom! This class provides guidance on what to do if the captain is unexpectedly unable to command and you find yourself in control of the boat.

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Cosmic Worlds with classical saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky is coming to The Venice Symphony on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26! Cosmic Worlds performs the work of composers John Williams, Franz Waxman, and Gustav Holst’s The Planets.

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Brigade: A Tribute to the Music of Heart is coming to Troll Music on Friday, April 25! Hall of Fame musicians Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson perform Heart classics such as Barracuda, Alone, These Dreams, Magic Man, Crazy On You and more.

Fire and Police Public Safety Day is on Saturday, April 26! Children will be able to learn about and explore first responder vehicles and big trucks, receive photo ID cards, and enjoy face painting and balloon twisting. There will be demonstrations every half-hour, free food, snacks, and activities and giveaways.

You MATTER Day! with Grow Strong STEMS is on Saturday, April 26 at Laurel Civic!

Details from Laurel Civic:

Indoor and Outdoor Fun with Matter for the entire family!
Experiments
Games
Activities

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Cosmic Worlds with classical saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky is coming to The Venice Symphony on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26! Cosmic Worlds performs the work of composers John Williams, Franz Waxman, and Gustav Holst’s The Planets.

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Cosmic Worlds with classical saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky is coming to The Venice Symphony on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26! Cosmic Worlds performs the work of composers John Williams, Franz Waxman, and Gustav Holst’s The Planets.

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Venice Theatre is performing Alice in Wonderland April 4-27!

Beetlejuice is coming to Van Wezel April 22-27!

Black & Blue: A Journey Along the Danube, performed by the Venice Choral, is on Sunday, April 27 at the Venice Performing Arts Center!

The Venice Coin & Currency Club meets the 4th Monday of each month.

The Venice Musicale Scholarship Concert, featuring the winners of the Scholarship Program, is on Tuesday, April 29 and Thursday, May 1!

*Donations accepted 

The Venice Musicale Scholarship Concert, featuring the winners of the Scholarship Program, is on Tuesday, April 29 and Thursday, May 1!

*Donations accepted