Arts & Entertainment across the Sarasota metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned arts & entertainment businesses across the Sarasota metro, not just the city itself.
The arts run deep here for a metro this size, with theater, opera, ballet, galleries and choral groups performing downtown and along the bayfront year round. Seasons are built around the winter months, so a company's calendar between November and April looks nothing like its summer one. Tickets for the smaller houses sell out well ahead, and many groups also perform free in community venues.
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Where they are across the Sarasota metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Sarasota
- Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota, Sarasota (town center)
- Fabulous Arts Foundation, Sarasota (town center)
- Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota (town center)
Going out for the arts in Sarasota? Start here.
Guides to accessible, sensory-friendly and welcoming events, so you know what to look for and what to ask.
Guides for events that work for everyone
Reading picked for arts & entertainment and for the Sarasota metro.
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Where to be around Sarasota
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the Sarasota metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Real Estate4 places Photo: Kris Kesling-Hays, Preferred Properties of Sarasota
LGBTQIA+ Community Services3 places Photo: PFLAG Sarasota
Health & Wellness3 places Photo: Children's Therapy Solutions
Restaurants & Food3 places Photo: Chaz 51 Steakhouse
Community & Nonprofit3 places Photo: Church of the Trinity MCC- Retail & Shops2 places
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many arts and entertainment businesses are listed across the Sarasota metro?
Three right now, in Sarasota. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How do I find out what is on this week?
Theaters, galleries and venues post their own calendars, and schedules follow seasons and festivals rather than a standard week. Check before you plan a night around one.
Are there accessible and sensory-friendly performances?
Many venues offer captioned, audio-described or relaxed performances on set dates. Ask the box office about seating, captions and quiet spaces when you book.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest an arts or entertainment business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know an arts or entertainment business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.