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Venice Community Center
326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice 34285
The Venice Community Center (VCC) is a beautiful 45,000 sq. ft. facility that serves the needs of residents and visitors in Sarasota County as well as counties to the north and south.
VCC is home to many expos, weddings, seminars, concerts, proms, and a wide-variety of educational, recreational, and social activities.
Our staff strives to provide a first-class experience with customer-focused event planning, and a memorable experience for all at a competitive price.
For more information call 941-861-5000 or to make a reservation, call 941-861-1380.
Events and Activity Guide
Rental Pricing
QIGONG FOR LIFE
Year-round / Room A / Fee: $10 / Ages: Adult /Thursdays/ Level I - 9 a.m. / Level II - 10 a.m.
Discover and increase your vital energy using simple body movements and breath work. Improve balance, perform sitting and standing, build stamina and sense of well being.
NOVA REPUBLICAN CLUB
Year-round / Room A / Fee: Free / Ages: Adult / Third Tuesday of the month, 6-9 p.m.
To attract members into and involve them in the Republican party and subsequently provide them with a practical means of participation, leadership training and political involvement at all levels of government.
ORCHID SOCIETY MEETINGS
Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Varies / First Monday of each month, 7-10 p.m.
Everything you ever wanted to know about orchids is discussed at these monthly meetings. Beginner orchid fans welcome. For details, call 941-497-4995.
AMERICA FIRST SWFL CAUCUS
Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Varies / Room A / Second Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The America First SWFL Caucus (previously named Sarasota Republican Club) is a proactive group that sponsors events and dinner meetings to promote constitutionally based conservative principles of government while seeking to support candidates who represent those principles.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Contact instructor / Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi for Health is taught by certified instructor Nancy Dellamura. Improve balance, increase flexibility, lower your blood pressure, increase bone density, strengthen joints and boost brain function. Practiced at a slow to moderate speed, Tai Chi integrates the body, mind and spirit, promoting health, fitness and relaxation. Tai Chi is low impact and especially beneficial to individuals with arthritis.
For details, call 941-492-2167 or email NDellamura@aol.com.
VENICE FLORIDA CORVETTES MEETINGS
Year-round / Ages: Adult / Fee: Varies / First Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
Join fellow Corvette enthusiasts the first Tuesday of every month.
For details, call 908-400-7296.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
5-week class starting Nov. 5 / Ages: Adults / 6:30 p.m. Advance; 7:30 p.m. Beginners/Intermediate
Learn to dance Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba and more with Marilyn & Vito Carcioppolo.
For information call 941-496-9692 or email thecarcioppolos@hotmail.com.
VENICE SAILING SQUADRON MONTHLY MEETINGS
January-April / Ages: Adult / Fee: Varies / Second Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m.
The Venice Sailing Squadron meets the second Wednesday of every month, January through April.
For details, call 303-840-2029.
Amenities
- Ballroom:
- 10,000 sq. ft. space.
- Seats up to 1,000 guests.
- Large stage (1,800 sq. ft.) with theatrical lighting.
- Meeting Rooms:
- Eight adjustable multi-purpose rooms.
- Suitable for meetings, classes, parties.
- Kitchen:
- Commercial-grade kitchen.
- Convection and conventional ovens.
- Large ice machine, commercial refrigerators.
- Exceptional food prep area.
- Audio and Lighting:
- Professional audio and lighting booth.
- State-of-the-art sound booth for technicians.
- Convenience:
- Ample parking for guests.
- Covered portico for drop-off and pick-up.
- Extras:
- Private dressing rooms available.
SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING (SILL) LECTURE SERIES
Jan. 6 - March 29 / Ages: Adult / Fee: $Vary / Ballroom /Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10:00 a.m.
JANUARY DATES:
Jan. 6 China's Reordered World Order - Elizabeth Economy
Jan. 9 Polarization and Democracy: Latin America in a Turbulent World Order -Kenneth Roberts
Jan. 13 Russia, America and Ukraine in 2026: Where Do We Go From Here? -Eric Rubin
Jan. 16 The Atomic Fault Line: U.S.–Iran Rivalry and the Nuclear Puzzle in the Middle East -Mohsen Milani
Jan. 20 Understanding Nutrition in the Brain: B12 and Other Nutrients Role in Neurological Function -Ari Green
Jan. 23 America and China: In a Cold War? -David Lampton
Jan. 27 The Death of Expertise and the Danger to Democracy -Tom Nichols
Jan. 30 Can Europe Cope with Challenges from East AND West? -Martin Walker
FEBRUARY DATES:
Feb. 3 U.S.-Canada Relations: Friends? Partners? Allies? -Laura Dawson
Feb. 6 From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to the War in Ukraine: What Happened to the "End of History"? -Jeremi Suri
Feb. 10 The Future of Health: What's Technology got to do with it? - Chris Gibbons
Feb. 13 Putin's Russia - The Man, The People, The War -Jill Dougherty
Feb. 17 Artificial Intelligence: A Cognitive Revolution Is Upon Us -Anatoly Temkin
Feb. 20 Upending Decades-long U.S. Policies in Middle East -Dennis Ross
Feb. 24 This Means War! -Mike Plehn
Feb. 27 Our Struggle for an Honest History: The Deep Roots of White Christian Nationalism -Robert Jones
MARCH DATES:
March 3 U.S.-Mexico Relations In Turbulent Times -Barcena Coqui
March 6 The Promise and Peril of Trump's America First -Charles Kupchan
March 10 Understanding Artificial Intelligence -John Blevins
March 13 Understanding the Arctic: Beyond the Headlines -Jennifer Spence
March 17 AI in Healthcare: What Patients Need to Know -Brooke McSwain
March 20 New Tariff Policies Upend Decades of the U.S. Approach: How's That Working Out? -Christine McDaniel
March 24 Will the Levant Finally See Calm? -Robert Ford
March 27 The Rise and Fall of the Mainstream Media: Reflections of a Recovering Journalist -Charles Lane
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THE LIVE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE - THE WORLD TURNING BAND
Jan. 14 / Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
World Turning is Nashville’s Premiere “LIVE” Fleetwood Mac experience, featuring all of the most popular Fleetwood Mac hits you’ll remember from the 70’s and 80’s.
Since 2013, World Turning has captivated audiences with their authentic tribute to Fleetwood Mac. The group delivers all the iconic hits, deep cuts and solo projects from Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, creating a dynamic and immersive show.
Lead vocalist Jacqi Michaels has performed on Broadway (City of Angels, ShowBoat), recorded for Atlantic Records, and sung backup for Barbra Streisand. Guitarist John Mahoney has toured with legends like The Platters and Ben E. King. Bassist Ralph Graham has played alongside Don Henley and Stevie Nicks, while pianist Beth Dean is an award-winning music educator.
A staple at Nashville’s Third & Lindsley, where they play to sold-out crowds, World Turning brings the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac to life.
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GREG HAHN - HILARIOUS AND ENERGETIC COMEDIAN
Jan. 22 / Ages: All / Fee: $25 / Ballroom /Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show. He has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT.
Greg Hahn has parlayed his absurdly energetic, all out style of physical humor, one liners, and crowd work into a performance of immediate pandemonium and laughter. His wild stylings have led to numerous television, corporate, and theater appearances throughout the country and Canada.
“Greg Hahn performed for 45 mins at my birthday party, and virtually all 80 guests told me they laughed so hard they cried. I couldn’t see them clearly because my own vision was frequently blurred by tears of laughter. He is an enormously talented guy.”
Opening for Greg Hahn is comedian Joann Socrates.
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PHIL COLLINS EXPERIENCE
Jan. 28 / Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Celebrating one of the world’s best-selling artists with the music of Phil Collins, The Phil Collins Experience is performed to perfection by Kansas City Magazine's “2020 Best Male Vocalist”, Terry Adams Jr.
Terry is a British-born world-class drummer, proven in mastering the drums left-handed, just like Phil, to make a more authentic concert experience.
The Phil Collins Experience is an unforgettable multimedia production with full band, backup singers, and horns section – designed to take you back in time to experience the look, sound, and feel of Phil Collins in his prime with Genesis and solo career.
Throughout the years, the Phil Collins Experience has astounded their audiences with excitement and a true memory of Phil Collins himself.
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THE EDWARDS TWINS - ULTIMATE VEGAS VARIETY SHOW
Jan. 29 / Ages: ADULT/ Fee: $45 / Ballroom /Thursday, 7 p.m.
Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state of the art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in SUPER STARS ON STAGE THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW. The NBC Today show says “it’s of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocal. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must see show”.
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TYRUS LIVE - "PLANET TYRUS" TOUR
Jan. 31 / Ages: Adult / Fee: $60+ / Ballroom /Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Hot coming off of the heels of his last 3 years of sold out comedy tours, Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material but the same old common sense.
Tyrus Fox News Channel Contributor, Comedian, Wrestling Superstar, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal 2X bestselling author of Just Tyrus and Nuff Said, returns live on stage in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we’re living in.
A rare voice of reason and authentic storyteller who never holds back. Tyrus delivering a series of heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life and coupling them with no-nonsense insights on the hottest issues being discussed around the country. He makes you think, he makes you laugh
Whether he’s tackling the issues of race and activism in America today or confronting his past with stories of family, relationships, wrestling, and more, this is pure Tyrus at his unbridled best. The parallels he draws between current culture and his personal past are insightful, provocative, and profound. The all NEW “PlanetTyrus" Comedy Tour is a powerful reflection on a complex life and a complicated world and a man that uses laughter to achieve his goals.
Join Tyrus for a Meet & Greet after the show automatically included in Tier1, Tier2, and tier 3 tickets where you can get a photo and autograph. His New York Times best selling memoir “Nuff Said” will be for sale at the event as well.
$300 Seating: Gold VIP wristband for front of line access to Meet & Greet immediately following the show, photo with Tyrus
$250 Seating: Silver VIP wristband access to Meet & Greet immediately following the show, photo with Tyrus
$150 Seating: Meet & Greet immediately following the show and a photo with Tyrus.
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THE LEGENDARY MOTOWN SOUL EXPEREINCE
Feb. 4 / Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Step back in time and relive the golden era of Motown with The Legendary Motown Soul Experience, a sensational tribute band dedicated to bringing you the greatest hits of The Four Tops, The Platters, The Temptations, and more of your favorite Motown artists.
Be transported to a world of smooth harmonies and soulful melodies as The Motown Soul Experience delivers a captivating and nostalgic performance.
Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the timeless hits of Motown with Branson’s best, The Legendary Motown Soul Experience!
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THE MERSEY BEATLES (4 LADS FROM LIVERPOOL): PRESENT 60 YEARS OF REVOLVER PLUS ALL THE HITS
Feb. 11/ Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
DIRECT FROM THE GREAT CITY OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND!
The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band ; resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide.
The Lads will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic REVOLVER album by performing the entire Album plus other hits from 1966 in the first set! In the second set the band will perform many of the Beatles greatest hits !.
“The Mersey Beatles are one of the best you will ever see!” Julia Baird- (John Lennon’s sister)
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7 BRIDGES: THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND
Feb. 18/ Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
“The Best EAGLES Tribute Band on Earth!” - Rolling Stone Magazine
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for an unforgettable rock and roll journey with 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience!
Coming from Nashville, Tennessee, this tribute to the music of the Eagles includes stunningly accurate renditions of timeless classics and fan favorites such as “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” “One of These Nights,” “Life In The Fast Lane” and “New Kid in Town”. 7 Bridges’ incredible concert experience transports the audience back to the country rock era in Southern California, featuring impeccable harmonies, masterful musicianship, and an authentic 1970s stage presence. The band’s dedication to recreating the iconic sound of The Eagles is evident in every note they play and sing. This makes their show a must-see event for any fan of classic rock.
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THE EVERLY SET - A CELEBRATION OF THE EVERLY BROTHERS
Feb. 25/ Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.In 1957, teens Phil and Don Everly supercharged the vocal sound of Rock’n’Roll with “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie”, unleashing the sparkling vocal harmonies that would influence The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Eagles, Peter Paul & Mary, and the Bee Gees.
Now, six decades later, two acclaimed NYC singer-songwriters with a mind bending three-decade age difference combine millennial pluck with baby-boomer wisdom to present The Everly Set: Sean Altman & Jack Skuller Celebrate The Everly Brothers, featuring Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have To Do Is Dream, When Will I Be Loved, Crying In The Rain, Love Hurts, Bird Dog, Claudette, Walk Right Back, and more hits and rarities in concert.
Aged-but-well-preserved Altman (Rockapella founder, Carmen Sandiego theme song composer) and 20-something ex-teen idol guitar-slinger Skuller (ex-Disney recording artist, Songwriters Hall Of Fame “Holly Prize”) met on stage at the famed NYC tribute series "The Loser’s Lounge” in 2010 when Jack had just celebrated his 14th birthday and Sean had just celebrated his shiny new AARP card. Their December-January musical bromance blossomed in 2017, when they learned a bunch of Everly Brothers songs for a gig in Manhattan. Sean & Jack effectively channeled Phil & Don, and the audience channeled nostalgic hysteria. Within months, The Everly Set had bought the first of ELEVEN sets of matching western shirts and hit the road, entertaining fans with their exceptional talents!
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LET'S HANG ON - A FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE
March 5 / Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Thursday, 7 p.m.
Let’s Hang On! is a group of 10 seasoned entertainers who are preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Respectfully playing all the classic “Seasons” details, Let’s Hang On! also pays respect to the Broadway show. The Jersey Boys. Let’s Hang On! captures the trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies, and crisp choreography that made The Four Seasons one of the greatest vocal groups of all time.
This full-blown stage show includes all the great Four Seasons’ mega-hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, December ’63, Who Loves You, and many more mega-hits of the ’60s; all presented in a high-energy and polished production. If you liked Jersey Boys, you’ll love Let’s Hang On!
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CLASSIC SEGER - A TRIBUTE TO BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET BAND
March 11/ Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Thrilling audiences across North America, Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement, and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert to the stage, leaving fans singing, dancing, and screaming for more!
Classic Seger is a world-class tribute act, performing masterful renditions of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s greatest hits, featuring songs like Night Moves, Turn the Page, Against the Wind, Old Time Rock & Roll, and many more all-time favorites.
Guaranteed to be a show that rock and roll fans will never forget!
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QUILT SHOW - QUILTING BY THE GULF XXI
March 14 and 15 / Ages: All / Fee: $10 / Ballroom / Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Merchants Mall, Beautiful Raffle Quilt, Basket Walk Raffle, On-site Food Service, Mini Quilts Silent Auction, Boutique with Handcrafted Items, and Blocks-in-a-Bag Silent Auction. Group rates available. For more info, go to www.VAQG.org.
BEE GEES NOW - A NATIONAL PREMIER BEE GEES TRIBUTE
March 18/ Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the legendary sounds of the Bee Gees with Bee Gees Now, an international tribute band that brings the magic, harmony, and energy of one of the greatest musical acts to hit the stage.
Composed of three Americans, two Canadians, and featuring their very own Englishman, this dynamic ensemble delivers thrilling performances that are second to none. With detailed vocal harmonies, stunning instrumentation, and a high-fidelity sound system, they recreate the iconic hits of the Bee Gees with stunning accuracy.
Expect to hear all the chart-topping hits like Stayin' Alive, How Deep is Your Love, Night Fever and many more. Don't miss your chance to relive the disco magic and timeless ballads- get your tickets now!
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STUDIO 54 AND MORE
March 20 / Ages: Adult / Fee: $25+ / Ballroom / Friday, 7 p.m.
This ain’t a throwback — it’s a brand new tour. We’re bringing the magic of the original Studio 54 back to life! The music, the lights, the fashion, and the unforgettable energy.
✨ If you’ve never experienced Studio 54… this is your chance.
✨ If you were there… it’s time to relive your greatest memories.
💃🕺 The Greatest Disco Dance Event Is Here!
Get ready for shimmering disco balls, sequins, bell-bottoms and nonstop dancing at one of Florida’s hottest parties of 2026!
Featuring:
✅ The Ultimate Dance Floor + MASSIVE Disco Ball
✅ Spectacular Light & Laser Shows
✅ Indoor Bar
✅ Top DJs spinning iconic Disco, Freestyle & Old-School 80s Classics all night long
This ain’t your mama’s disco… it’s Studio 54 & MORE!
🔥💎 VIP EXPERIENCE — LIMITED & EXCLUSIVE
VIP TABLE FOR 8 — Only $280 (Early bird special. Normally $300)
Purchasing a VIP table reserves:
• Your own private table for the entire night
• Reserved seating for 8 people (admission included for all 8)
• The ONLY guaranteed place to sit, sip, relax, and recharge between dances
• The BEST views of the dance floor + quick access to the bar
⚠️ VIP tables are the only reserved seating in the venue
Once they’re gone — they’re gone.
🎟 GENERAL ADMISSION — $25 per person includes:
• Admission & access to the dance floor
• Spectacular light & laser shows
• DJs playing the greatest disco, freestyle, and 80s hits all night
General admission is dancing room only.
A limited number of high-top tables and chairs will be placed throughout the venue — available on a first come, first serve basis.
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THE '77 EXPERIENCE - A NIGHT OF YACHT ROCK!
March 25/ Ages: All / Fee: $35 / Ballroom / Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Introducing the 77 Experience – a remarkable band that immerses you in the vibrant soundscape of 1977. While their foundation is built on rock, their versatility knows no bounds as they skillfully mix various genres. With a deep appreciation for the music of the era, they flawlessly recreate the iconic hits that defined 1977.
But that's not all - their performances are true spectacles! Throughout the show, they infuse nostalgia by showcasing different segments of amusing commercials, movie trailers, legendary TV Personalities, hilarious TV skits, newsworthy events, and pop culture happenings from 1977. All via video projection for the audience to enjoy.
The six seasoned members of this Nashville, TN-based outfit come from numerous professional musical endeavors: studio and session work, producing, engineering, touring, performing, song and jingle writing, and teaching.
Join the 77 Experience for an unparalleled musical adventure, as they pay homage to the vibrant and diverse musical landscape of 1977. The 77 Experience is more than just a band; it's a journey through time, where music, laughter, and memories converge.
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