Happening In Sarasota 4/10/12

The weekend of April 10–12, 2026, in the Sarasota-Bradenton area features major local festivals, theater premieres, and vibrant outdoor markets.

Major Festivals & Special Events

Venice Shark’s Tooth Festival: A cornerstone event featuring fossil vendors, live music, food trucks, and a kids’ corner.
- Date/Time: Sat, April 11 & Sun, April 12, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
- Location: Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave, Venice.
- Cost: Free entry.
Sarasota Fine Art Show: A juried art show featuring high-quality works across multiple media.
- Date/Time: Sat, April 11 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) & Sun, April 12 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
- Location: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
- Cost: Free admission.
Sarasota Film Festival 2026: Kicking off its multi-day run with screenings and special events.
- Date: Starts Fri, April 10.
- Location: Various venues (Check Visit Sarasota for specifics).
40th Annual Run for the Turtles: A charity run supporting sea turtle conservation.
- Date/Time: Sat, April 11.
- Location: Siesta Key Beach.

Theater & Performing Arts

Asolo Repertory Theatre

:
- Fiddler on the Roof: Preview performances for this timeless musical classic.
  - Time: Sat, April 11 & Sun, April 12 at 7:30 PM.
  - Location: Mertz Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream: FSU/Asolo Conservatory production.
  - Time: Sat at 7:30 PM; Sun at 1:30 PM. (Fri is Sold Out).
Florida Studio Theatre (FST)

:
- A Night with Janis Joplin: High-energy musical journey extended by popular demand.
  - Time: Fri/Sat at 7:30 PM; Sat/Sun matinees at 2:00 PM.
  - Location:
    Keating Theatre
    
    , 1241 N. Palm Ave, Sarasota.
- Three Pianos: A celebratory cabaret performance.
  - Time: Nightly at the Goldstein Cabaret.
Venice Performing Arts Center

:
- Singer’s Showcase: Featuring the Venice High School Choral Program.
  - Time: Sat, April 11 at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
  - Cost: $25.
Sarasota Opera House Centennial Celebration: A landmark gala and performance.
- Date: Sat, April 11.
  Asolo Repertory Theatre +6

Farmers Markets

Sarasota Farmers Market

Downtown

Time: Sat, April 11, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Bradenton Public Market

Market

Bradenton, FL

Venice Florida Farmers Market

Farmers’ market

Closedat City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave

Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch

Farmers’ market

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Live Music at Bars & Venues

Maiden Cane

: Arena rock (Journey, Styx, Bon Jovi tribute) at the Shark’s Tooth Festival.
- Time: Sat, April 11, 6:00 PM.
- Location: Centennial Park, Venice.
Occasions: Live performance at a popular local bar.
- Time: Fri, April 10, 8:00 PM.
- Location: TJ Carney’s, 231 W. Venice Ave, Venice.
Virgil Cain

: Solo acoustic/rock performance.
- Time: Sat, April 11, 8:00 PM.
- Location: TJ Carney’s, Venice.
Joey Damiano

: Pop hits from the 60s to today.
- Time: Sat, April 11, 1:00 PM.
- Location: Evie’s at Spanish Point (The Tiki), Osprey.

Sports & Recreation

High School Baseball (Mizuno Invitational): Venice vs. Sarasota.
- Time: Fri, April 10, 6:00 PM.
- Location: CoolToday Park, Venice.
- Cost: $12.
Páthos Run Club

: Free community run, pet-friendly.
- Time: Sat, April 11, 8:00 AM.
- Location: Le Shop Coffee & Wine, Sarasota