One of the best opportunities to find out what is happening, with Free and reduced cost events is to join the organizations listed on the Organizations to Join page. The direct benefit of doing so is newsletters and emails.

Sarasota County Arts Council now offers FREE membership ($ 50.00 Savings)
http://www.sarasotaarts.org/

Asolo Repertory Theatre Play Pass for $ 99.00 Attend as many shows as you want through the season. Also, there are offers of day of performance discounted tickets in the last rows of the theatres.
http://www.asolo.org/BuyTickets/WaystoSave/tabid/67/Default.aspx
http://www.asolo.org/

Ringling Museum at Historic Asolo, has "Movie Nights" during the year, where tickets are $ 7.00 to see movies meant to be seen on a big screen.

Sarasota Orchestra Advertisements in the Paper. 2 for 1 specials. There is a an exclusive club to join, called "Concert Club". For a moderate fee, as it is designed for children and their families to obtain reduced price tickets for select concerts and locations.
http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/

Serious savings can be for the arts and other things, can be found Entertainment Book. http://www.entertainment.com/
Also, Arts Council/Sarasota Magazine.


Historic Asolo, membership to the Ringling Museum discounts at selected performances.
http://www.ringling.org/


Ringling Museum has free outdoor concerts sometimes. And other activities that are Free or at a low price.
http://www.ringling.org/


Van Wezel sponsors Friday Fest during the summer. Free admission to outdoor concerts.
http://www.vanwezel.org/


Sarasota Ballet, tickets as low as $ 20.00. Decent seats.
http://www.sarasotaballet.org/


Sarasota Opera, tickets as low as $ 19.00. Mezzanine Rear. Seating here you can see the stage exceptionally well. The accoustics are fantastic anywhere you sit.
http://www.sarasotaopera.org/


Van Wezel has 2 for 1 tickets advertised sometimes. Also discounts by bringing in an item they need for charity at some events.
http://www.vanwezel.org/


Look for "Open House" events at Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, Asolo Theatre.
http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/
http://www.sarasotaopera.org/
http://www.asolo.org/


The Jazz Club of Sarasota sometimes have free and reduce cost events. This is the most active of all performing arts venues. Look for "Jazz at 2" events.
http://www.jazzclubsarasota.com/


Tours of Asolo Repertory Theatre are Free.
http://www.asolo.org/Visit/Tours/tabid/131/Default.aspx
http://www.asolo.org/


Tours of Van Wezel stage and Art Gallery very low cost.
http://www.vanwezel.org/aboutUs/guidedTours.cfm
http://www.vanwezel.org/


Performances at the Church of the Redeemer Music Series are free or up to $ 15.00
http://www.redeemersarasota.org/music_series.html
http://www.redeemersarasota.org/


McCurdy's Comedy Theatre and Humor Institute occasionally has FREE tickets by signing up. Birthday and Anniversary. They will remember your birthday and anniversary even if your significant other forgets!
http://www.mccurdyscomedy.com/freeTickets.cfm
http://www.mccurdyscomedy.com


Sarasota Orchestra holds Youth Orchestra concerts a few times a season. Exceptional performances, all free!
http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/


The Perlman Music Program visits Sarasota every year to train the best young musicians the world over. Rehersals are Free. Lead by the Itzhak Perlman.
http://www.perlmanmusicprogram.org/


Artist Series of Sarasota holds a music competition for a scholarship every season with extremely talented musicians. All free to attend. First it is held at Neel Auditorium for eliminations. Finalists for placement is chosen at the Historic Asolo.
http://www.artistseries.net/


G.Wiz, Mote Marine, and South Florida Museum sometimes has free events, and lectures. All it takes is a willingness to call or sign up for the information.
http://www.gwiz.org/
http://www.mote.org/
http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/

Free Wine Tasting Events can be found later in the evening, behind selected stores and alleys. The wine sommelier usually ride on bicycles with baskets. Wine in a box is the best. (Heard at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre)


Just call and ask the listed organizations. They would be happy to answer Questions.