Weekend Events: 'Aretha,' Tiny Hands and Lights in Bloom

Correction: The Suncoast Partnership concert that appeared earlier in this column is canceled. The event was inadvertently sent to the press. 

1. What you want in your weekend, baby we've got it. Give   as the show opens at the on Friday night. The original play stars , who has starred in various Broadway plays and national tours. Cost is $28. For more information, visit wbttroupe.org or call 941-366-1505. Show runs through Jan. 16.

2. The g as the organization tries to deliver baskets to 1,600 families in Sarasota filled with a holiday meal and toys and books. Volunteers can show up at 9 a.m., Dec. 17, at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road, to help wrap baskets and deliver them to families in need. To volunteer and/or to donate, call 343-8023.

3. The lights are back at this weekend as Lights in Bloom returns. The Holiday Splendor Showhouse is included in the price of admission to the Gardens. The Showhouse will also be open to the public during Lights in Bloom on during the evenings starting Saturday through Dec. 23 and on the Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Lights in Bloom costs $14 for adults; $12 for members; children 11 and under enter free. 

4. The Towles Court Artist Community hosts its  from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. The walk is located at Adams Lane and South Links Avenue. Features music, refreshments and admission is free.

5. will host a duo of nationally known acts this weekend. Comedian Sinbad will do stand-up at 8 p.m. Friday while saxophonist Kenny G plays his holiday concert at 8 p.m. Saturday. Kenny's concert was rescheduled from Tuesday to Saturday and any tickets purchased for the Dec. 20 concert can be used for Saturday's concert. For more information, call 941-953-3368.