Two strong shows with humans playing dogs have their final week of performances in Sarasota, while an Orlando troupe mixes improv with a Broadway musical that never was. Or catch a nostalgic classic musical on the big screen at the Sarasota Opera House, or a silent film with live organ accompaniment at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

Here are some recommendations for things to do in the week ahead.

July 27

Back in the days before “talkies,” silent film audiences enjoyed a live score provided by a musician on a piano or organ. As part of it’s “Midsummer Night Music Festival 2026,” St. Armands Key Lutheran Church is delivering the same experience. Organist Adam Aceto will play live accompaniment on the organ to the 1927 silent movie “Wings,” a groundbreaking romantic action-war film directed by William A. Wellman that holds the distinction of being the first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Set during WWI, it follows two rival pilots who fall in love with the same woman while competing in the skies above France. See if you can spot a young Gary Cooper, who appears in a brief but memorable cameo that helped skyrocket him to Hollywood fame.

“Wings,” with live organ accompaniment by Adam Aceto, part of the “Midsummer Night Music Festival 2026.” 7 p.m. at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, Sarasota. Tickets $20-30. 941-388-1234; saklc.com/midsummer

— Carrie Seidman

July 31

The award-winning 1958 movie, “Gigi,” was my father’s favorite film; he never tired of hearing Maurice Chevalier crooning “Sank ‘eavens, for leetle gulls!” (He had five “leetle gulls” of his own.) If you’ve got a soft spot in your heart for this story about a young girl in turn of the century Paris filled with memorable songs and timeless romance, get thee to the air-conditioned, plush-seated comfort of the Sarasota Opera House for a screening that’s part of the “Classic Movies at the Opera House” summer series.

Winner of nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Direction, and Best Song and starring Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, Eva Gabor and, of course, Chevalier, “Gigi”is widely regarded as one of the greatest movie musicals of all time. My Dad isn’t around to enjoy it anymore, but you can!

“Gigi,” part of the “Classic Movies at the Opera House” series. 7 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.., Sarasota. Tickets $12. 941-328-1300; https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/8545/8550

— Carrie Seidman

July 31-Aug. 1

There was no Sarasota Improv Festival this summer, but Florida Studio Theatre has been bringing a number of outside shows to town to make up for it. Coming up next is “Forgotten Broadway,” featuring a group of some of Orlando’s top improvisers. They’re playing “forgotten” stars of the stage who join together to create an improvised revue based on audience suggestions. The group also will be leading two interactive workshops for fellow improvisers and those exploring the art form.

Forgotten Broadway will be presented 7:30 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. Tickets are $20. floridastudiotheatre.org; 941-366-9000

— Jay Handelman

Through Aug. 2

This week marks your last chance to see the premiere of Tate Elizabeth Hanyok’s charming new comedy “Dog Mom,” which has been extended through Aug. 2 at Florida Studio Theatre’s keating Theatre. Kelsey Leigh Stalter is a delight playing a stray dog who helps change a struggling divorced woman’s life. Katharine McLeod plays the dog’s new owner. and Ryan G. Dunkin plays another dog in a neighboring apartment, who helps keeps the spirits and noise level high. The show has been one of the highlights of the summer.

“Dog Mom” continues through Aug. 2 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave. Tickets are $25-$46. floridastudiotheatre.org; 941-366-9000

— Jay Handelman

Through Aug. 2

Last year, Asolo Repertory Theatre launched a new summer program to feature productions aimed at family audiences. This year’s entry, “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” is a creative and imaginative whirlwind of familiar story and music (from the 1939 judy Garland movie) told in a way that makes it all seem new, even for those who have seen it countless times. Aria Rayes plays a strong-willed Dorothy, surrounded by Alex Hatcher, Tin Tran, Ashley Brooke Raymond and Jake Tottle who help her get her wish from the Wizard. Ellie Papataros is fun scary (and maybe a little more for the youngest viewers) as the Wicked Witch. The Asolo’s trip down the Yellow Brick Road ends on Aug. 2.

“The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” runs through Aug. 2 at the Cook Theatre in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Ticktes are $15-$19. asolorep.org; 941-351-8000

— Jay Handelman

Through August 30

You still have a month to gather up the visiting grandkiddos and head down to Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus to catch the “A Child’s Garden of Verses” exhibition featuring the poetry of the celebrated Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson.

The exhibit features photos of pages from a vintage edition of the book that combines Stevenson’s poetry with illustrations by the American artist, Alexander Dobkin, which will probably mostly interest the grandparents. But there are also simple interactives drawing inspiration from the poems that will keep the grandkids happy too and everyone can enjoy audio recordings of Stevenson’s poems read by Selby Gardens’ Artist-in-Residence, Patti Smith

Robert Louis Stevenson’s “A Child’s Garden of Verses,” at Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $12-20 (members and children under 4 free). 941-366-5731; https://selby.org/hsp/visit-historic-spanish-point/

— Carrie Seidman