Weekend Things: Kenny Rogers, Forks and Corks, D.C. United and More

1. "The Gambler" Kenny Rogers will perform at 8 p.m. tonight at singing his country hits and new songs from his recent gospel album. Tickets cost $30 - $80. (True story, there are actually Kenny Rogers "The Gambler" themed slot machines. Guess you do have to know when to fold 'em.)

2. There are still a few tickets left for today's  production of Yentl, which features new songs by singer-songwriter Jill Sobule. You remember Sobule for her 1990s hits "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel" from the movie Clueless. Tickets cost $61 and today's show is at 2 p.m. The play contains mature themes. 

3. The Sarasota Originals' Forks & Corks is this weekend — a wine- and food- filled weekend throughought Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. Search our events calendar to look for all of these events. has a free wine tasting at 3 p.m. Saturday while there are many premium events such as the Bordeaux Wine Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Global Transition Center, 2746 Hibiscus St. Tickets for that event cost $145.

4. Major League Soccer team D.C. United is practicing and training at the  and Athletic Edge Sports on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch through the weekend. Their practice sessions are free and open to the public. The practice schedule through the weekend follows: Today,10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. at PSC and 3 p.m. at Athletic Edge Sports; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at PSC; Sunday, scrimmage game (friendly for you football fans) against the Chicago Fire at 2 p.m. at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.

5. It's a weekend for Hemingway at the Crosley. Showtimes are Jan. 26, 27 and 28  at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. In the show, Gwendolyn Crosley invites Ernest Hemingway into her home for performances of some of his best-loved works.  Hemingway will be joined by a few of his literary counterparts, along with some special guests from the silent silver screen.  Tickets are $20 for evening shows and $15 for matinees if purchased in advance. Tickets for children 12 and under are $10. Tickets purchased at the door will cost an additional $5. To purchase tickets in advance call 941-722-3244 or download, print and mail an order form to: Powel Crosley Theater, Box Office, P. O. Box 1000, Bradenton, 34206. Or you can visit the box office at the Manatee Convention Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.