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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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
By Jonathan Spector
Directed by Bianca LaVerne Jones
In the Cook Theatre
An illness is spreading through the progressive and painstakingly accepting Eureka Day School–and it’s more than the mumps. When the outbreak threatens to become an epidemic, it’s a race to see what...
- 7:30pm
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close its 2021-2022 season with two world-premiere one-act plays, under the auspices of its New Playwrights Series. These plays, “From Birmingham To Broadway” and “Float Like A Butterfly,” will be presented together May 4-29. “From Birmingham to Broadway” was...
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join Docent Norman Burr on a 90-minute fascinating trek through the historic grounds. Walk through the arboretum and learn about rare, interesting, and exotic plants. Normal will discuss the geologic history of Florida and how plant life evolved. He will also share the history of the inhabitants...
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enjoy live jazz outdoors at Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota. Concert benefits the scholarship program of the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Entertainment features Dan Miller, David Mason, Anthony Aldissi, Michael Ross and Jean Bolduc. Music from 6-8 pm. Tickets $15. Bring chairs.
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy an delightful afternoon cruise on Sarasota Bay aboard the Marina Jack II. Boarding begins at 2:30 pm. Vessel sails at 3:00 pm. Entertainment Fred Johnson (vocals) and Michel Ross Trio. Jazz Club of Sarasota (941)260-9951. Tickets $30 - $35; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-on-the-water-...
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
By Jonathan Spector
Directed by Bianca LaVerne Jones
In the Cook Theatre
An illness is spreading through the progressive and painstakingly accepting Eureka Day School–and it’s more than the mumps. When the outbreak threatens to become an epidemic, it’s a race to see what...
- 7:30pm
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close its 2021-2022 season with two world-premiere one-act plays, under the auspices of its New Playwrights Series. These plays, “From Birmingham To Broadway” and “Float Like A Butterfly,” will be presented together May 4-29. “From Birmingham to Broadway” was...
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
"TO DO" was first installed in May of 2006 on Crosby Street in New York City and has since been installed across the United States (including in front of the White House), and around the world. Now, there is a new chance to take part in this global art project in Englewood! From the refrigerator...
- 10:00am - 8:00pm
May 20 – May 22 kicks off the Sarasota Shrimp...
- 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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