Editor’s Note: While Sarasota always offers more events than any one person could possibly attend, here are a few specially selected this week by ArtsBeat editors Jay Handelman and Carrie Seidman. For a full calendar list of events and performances in the area, visit our friends at the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County

March 10

Love jazz? Love trolleys? Love pubs? Then you don’t want to miss the Jazz Club of Sarasota’s “Jazz Trolley and Pub Crawl,” part of its annual jazz festival taking place this week. Meet in the Van Wezel Parking lot at 5 p.m. for a warm up band, then hop on (and off) the trolley until 10 p.m. visiting a dozen jazz venues downtown featuring a variety of live music and artists. Food and drink and fantastic music available at all stops.

Jazz Trolley and Pub Crawl, 5-10 p.m. Meet at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets $28-35. sarasotajazzfestival.org

— Carrie Seidman

March 11

Paul Anka has been a regular part of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall seasons over the years. I saw him once about 30 years ago, but he’s got a new buzz about him thanks to a recent HBO documentary. “Paul Anka: His Way” is a fascinating look at the singer and songwriter’s long and successful career, which has included 70 years of hits. Many of the stars of his era who tour performing arts halls are often shells of their former selves, but Anka is still a compelling performer.

7 p.m. March 11, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets are $101-$141. Vanwezel.org; 941-263-6790

— Jay Handelman

March 14

Here’s an opportunity to learn how to Latin dance from a Cuban native and support a local performing arts organization at the same time. Back by popular demand, the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School is offering “Flavors of Dance,” with a lesson in salsa, merengue and bachata taught by Francois Llorente, a Cuban ballet dancer turned ballroom instructor. There will be Cuban snacks too, and your ticket price goes toward supporting this organization’s terrific Cuban ballet training.

“Flavors of Dance,” 4-6 p.m. at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School auditorium, 4740 Cattleman Road. Tickets $25. srqcubanballet.org; 941-365-8400.

— Carrie Seidman

March 15

You — and the entire family — can be part of the show when you visit The Oval at The Bay park for this free concert, “Beethoven, Beats and Beyond,” presented by Artist Series Concerts. Featuring beatbox artist Karim Manning and a string quartet from Upward Notes, this interactive program blends classical music, beat boxing and spoken word. Bring your own chairs and blankets; no instrument necessary.

“Beethoven, Beats and Beyond,” 6-7 p.m. at The Bay, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Free. artistseriesconcerts.org

— Carrie Seidman

Through March 15

I can’t believe it’s been nearly 25 years since I laughed a lot at Asolo Rep watching Charles Busch’s comedy “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife.” The play is back, this time at Sarasota Jewish Theatre, where Gus Kaikkonen is the director, after the success of the season-opening “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski.” At Asolo Rep, Carolyn Michel played the title role, Marjorie Taub, opposite her husband, Howard Millman. This time, she’s graduated to playing Marjorie’s opinionated mother Frieda. Broadway actress Becky London plays Marjorie, opposite the always reliable Don Walker as the allergist.

Limited seating is available for all performances through March 15 at The Sarasota, Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota in the Crossings at Siesta Key shopping center. Tickets are $40, $19 for students. Sarasotajewishtheatre.org; 941-365-2494

— Jay Handelman