Theater in Venice, FL tonight and this week

The Nerd, a Broadway farce by Larry Shue about an unassuming young architect.

Magic: The Gathering in Pioneer: decks may use any set from Return to Ravnica onward, and old sets never drop out, so it is stronger than Standard (newest sets only) but gentler than Modern. Room for up to 24 players; entry is $6.

A musical comedy adaptation of the story where a mother and her teenage daughter magically switch bodies a day before a wedding.

The Nerd, a Broadway farce by Larry Shue about an unassuming young architect.

Real estate agents can enjoy complimentary breakfast and coffee, and pitch their listings.

A musical comedy in which an overworked mother and her rebellious teenage daughter swap bodies on the eve of a wedding, at Venice Theatre.

The premiere of Jenny Stafford's comedy play about the race to invent the telephone.

The Nerd, a Broadway farce by Larry Shue about an unassuming young architect.

‘Twas the Night Before.. by Cirque Du Soleil in Fort Myers.

Magic: The Gathering's Friday Night Magic, in Commander: four-player games where each deck is built around one legendary card and everyone starts at 40 life. Players of every level are welcome. Casual play for up to 32 players.

Sights + Sounds: The Circus Arts Conservatory performs acrobatics and physical theater at the Waterside Place pavilion.

Magic: The Gathering's Friday Night Magic, in Standard: head-to-head games with decks of at least 60 cards from the newest sets. Players of every level are welcome. Room for up to 48 players; entry is $6.

An overworked mother and rebellious teenage daughter swap bodies in this musical comedy adaptation. From $19.

Jenny Stafford's comedy about the 1876 race to invent the telephone, following Elisha Gray as Alexander Graham Bell gets there first.

A holiday variety cabaret celebrating a favorite film, with vendors, raffles, a costume contest and a show.

Camp Kangaroo Hillsborough County, a day camp. Volunteers needed to support counselors.

Camp Kangaroo, a day camp, also seeking volunteers to support its counselors.

Una jornada para aprender a reconocer una crisis de salud mental y saber qué hacer, con testimonios, profesionales y comunidad.

A world premiere from the Tigertail Asian Film Festival, featuring 100 Asian and Asian American voices, mostly from Tampa Bay, each answering one question about America.

Hansel and Gretel w/ Sarasota Opera in Florida.

A musical that brings the classic Nutcracker characters to life, moving from Clara's House to the Land of the Sweets.

Grace in the Kingdom, an evening of fashion, talent and recognition presented by Miracle Healing & Deliverance Ministries.

A pole arts cabaret in Tampa Bay at The Castle, featuring a Wild Goddess pole show.

A five-piece band playing music from across the 1960s, covering everything from British invasion hits to Motown.

Jenny Stafford's comedy about the 1876 race to invent the telephone, following Elisha Gray as Alexander Graham Bell gets there first.

An author talk by Vanessa Autrey, paired with a ballet experience with ballet master Andrew Guilfoil.

Magic: The Gathering in Modern: head-to-head games with decks of at least 60 cards, drawing on strong cards from roughly the last two decades. Room for up to 12 players; entry is $5.

Jenny Stafford's comedy about the 1876 race to invent the telephone, following Elisha Gray as Alexander Graham Bell gets there first.

Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life. Casual play for up to 18 players.

The Tortoise & The Hare: The Musical at Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, Florida.

The Old Time Sailors at Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, Florida.

A hands-on activity for ages 5 to 7, where you turn a helium balloon into your own float to travel across the room.

A variety show of top Vegas impersonators, with Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and more.