Center for Architecture Sarasota is collecting donations of gently used 20^th-century modern furniture and décor for its upcoming Modern Show, which will take place May 13-14 at CFAS’s recently restored headquarters on South Orange Avenue. The Modern Show will include a modern furniture and decorative arts show and sale focusing on works from the 20^th century, a lineup of speakers and a vintage fashion show. To arrange for a pickup, call (941) 350-5430, and visit themodernshow.com for details.

Jerry Sparkman of Sweet Sparkman Architects, responsible for the newly redesigned Siesta Public Beach facilities as well as many area residential projects, will discuss “Architecture as Visual Storytelling” at a Sarasota Architectural Foundation event Thursday, March 31. Tickets are $10 for SAF and AIA members; $15 for nonmembers. To purchase tickets, visit sarasotaarchitecturalfoundation.org/event-2190295.