Events & Festivals
There's always something happening on Florida's Gulf Coast. Find out what events will be going on during your stay, or take a look at some of our favorite annual festivals!
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World-renowned Gullah Artist Headlines 2-Day Area Event To Benefit Visible Men Academy
December 7-8 in Manatee and Sarasota – Visible Men Academy (VMA) in partnership with Waterkolours Art Gallery will host a 2-day First Annual VMA Fine Art Show and Fundraiser with globally recognized Gullah...
- 9:00am - 8:00pm
Explore Sarasota County’s only Butterfly House through an artistic lens. Students will receive a brief natural history lecture introducing Florida’s native butterflies: why they are unique, their role in the ecosystem, and conservation strategies. After, students will learn painting techniques...
- 10:30am - 4:00pm
Hair is the rock musical that started it all. This joyous rebellion proudly reclaims love as the heart of what it means to be American. Packed with music that is beautiful, irreverent, and deeply evocative, the quirky, all-inclusive vibe doesn’t shy away from poignant social commentary. This...
- 7:30pm
Your favorite weeknight hangout has arrived at its new home, Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch!
| 6-9 PM, Every Wednesday, starting November 10, 2021 - May, 2022 |
- New food trucks + dessert truck each week
- Weekly live music from local artists
- Night...
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Hair is the rock musical that started it all. This joyous rebellion proudly reclaims love as the heart of what it means to be American. Packed with music that is beautiful, irreverent, and deeply evocative, the quirky, all-inclusive vibe doesn’t shy away from poignant social commentary. This...
- 7:30pm
Dec. 8-11, 14-18 at 7:30pm
Dec. 12, 18-19 at 2pm
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves,...
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is thrilled to open its second show of the 2021-2022 season: its Christmas card to the community, “Joyful! Joyful!” Theater fans of all ages and religious backgrounds are invited to celebrate the season with high-spirited, uplifting songs as only WBTT can perform...
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Presenting the artwork of Tim Rogerson and book signing of Margaret Kerry. Tim Rogerson is a Disney Fine Artist and Ringling College Alumnus. He is one of only several artists allowed to recreate iconic Disney Characters and scenes. Margaret will be sharing her amazing story of how Walt Disney...
- 11:00am - 8:00pm
Dec. 8-11, 14-18 at 7:30pm
Dec. 12, 18-19 at 2pm
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves,...
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Hair is the rock musical that started it all. This joyous rebellion proudly reclaims love as the heart of what it means to be American. Packed with music that is beautiful, irreverent, and deeply evocative, the quirky, all-inclusive vibe doesn’t shy away from poignant social commentary. This...
- 7:30pm