SARASOTA
“AIDA”: Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic tragedy about the love triangle between an Egyptian military commander, a Nubian princess slave and the Pharaoh’s lovestruck daughter. Through March 19. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. 941-328-1300; sarasotaopera.org
“COSI FAN TUTTE”: Mozart’s satire about infidelity and the sincerity and hypocrisy of romantic relationships. February 6-March 12. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. 941-328-1300; sarasotaopera.org
“SOCIAL AND SINGERS”: The Sarasota Opera Guild presents a performance by Sarasota Opera vocalists. February 16. David Cohen Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-549-1068
COMING UP
“VICTIMS & VILLAINS”: The Sarasota Opera Guild presents Jack Kahgan in a talk about iconic opera figures-- both villainous and victimized characters. February 25. Charles Schwab Meeting Room, 2033 Main St., Suite 101, Sarasota. 941-702-8853