Rockin’ Down Fairytale Lane

July 25-Aug 12

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents a family-friendly musical that brings us a whole new perspective on fairy tales. Written and directed, by WBTT artistic director Nate Jacobs, so you know it will be fun.

Sarasota Contemporary Dance

July 20-21

“You, Me, Us, We” is the theme of these works by Miami-based choreographer Sandra Portal-Andreu, who explores “facets of the female experience” in two performances in New College’s intimate Black Box Theater.

Bradenton Marauders Geekend

July 20-21

Time to get your geek on when the Marauders, the minor league team of the Pittsburgh Pirates, presents Heroes and Villains Night Friday at LECOM Park—dress up as your favorite superhero and expect to meet fellow baseball fans like Batman and the Joker—and Star Wars Night Saturday—players will be wearing themed jerseys and you may meet Darth Vader. The Marauders will be up against the Daytona Tortugas, the minor league team of the Cincinnati Reds, both nights. (Fireworks after Saturday’s game.)

USA National Beach Tour Junior National Championships 

More than 600 girls’ and boys’ beach volleyball players, ages 11-18, are taking over the volleyball courts at Siesta Beach for this national event through Tuesday. It's free, and the public is invited to cheer them on.

Stelliferous Live

July 25

Contemplate the heavens at the live monthly star talk at South Florida Museum’s Bishop Planetarium, when its stargazing pros show you what to look for in the next month’s skies.