lgbt Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota

Virtuoso performers of Armenian and classical repertoire

Join us this Winter for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran.

Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Step into a world of wonder with Star Newman, the magician/mentalist who brings magic to life in front of your eyes!

Exhibition featuring metalwork and painting collaboration between Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman.

Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin

Saturday Evening with Debbie Keeton

Sunday Nights with Eddie Tobin

From Spacewar! to Solitaire, video games have evolved with technology at unprecedented speeds, but how did this revolution start?

What is “biotech,” and how does it differ from traditional drug development?

Chesley becomes ladies of history to tell the story of the development of all the arts in Sarasota County.

Caroline Campbell is one of the most sought-after classical crossover artists performing today, having shared the stage with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Michael Bublé, Paul McCartney, Andrea Bocelli, and Sting.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Riverview Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:30pm, featuring special guests Robyn Bell and members of the Sarasota Pops Orchestra.

Get your tickets now to see Funny Girl in Sarasota! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

We’ll discuss her rise to recognition in America and Europe, her illustrious Met career, and explore her legacy of recordings from opera to pop.

Explore Architecture Sarasota’s efforts to document, preserve, and promote the region’s built and cultural heritage.

The lecture will feature closeup looks at the artists' paintings, video clips of the artists demonstrating their painting style, and personal tales of being part of the Highwaymen.

Saturday night with Debbie Keeton

You are not doomed by your genes and hard-wired to be a certain way for the rest of your life.

Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. This high-octane show is guaranteed to captivate and engage every kiddo.

Join us for an epic Cornhole Tournament at The Green UTC! ? *Registration starts at 1pm Hosted by Haolenaut 941 Cornhole, SRQ Vets, and University Town Center, this event promises competitive gameplay, and a chance to support an important Cause

The world’s premier classical Chinese dance company, Shen Yun is bringing to life a lost culture through beautiful art. 1. wholesome, Family-Friendly 2. Positive Energy 3. Transportive Experience 4. The perfect Gift 5. Be inspired

Saturday nights with Debbie Keeton

This looks at the shifting traditional roles of American women in the early 20th century, highlighting women's vital part in winning World War I.

Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM. Join us for award-winning documentaries, short films, and biopics that highlight some of our favorite artists, reveal untold histories, and explore what it takes to make it as an artist today.

21st century “odd couple” will take audiences on a roller coaster of humor, heartbreak, and healing.

The Sarasota Ballet's Quintessential performances from January 31 – February 3, 2025, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Winner of the 2024 Miami Jewish Film Festival

Luis Morais at Amore Restaurant

Bob Levy, chairman emeritus of the Cato Institute, will recap the 12 most important Supreme Court cases over the past five years.

Get ready to see Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band in Sarasota at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Secure your tickets now to Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Get your tickets now to see Come From Away in Sarasota! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

OLLI film instructors Roxanne Baker and Jeff Ryder discuss and defend their choices to win Academy Awards.

This lecture is a portrait of the Black film community during Hollywood’s formative years.

A psychological study of the self-destructive effects of paranoia and intolerance.

The Sarasota Ballet presents Mark Morris Dance Group from February 28 – March 3, 2025, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Get ready to see Itzhak Perlman in Sarasota at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Secure your tickets now to Itzhak Perlman before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

The Sarasota Ballet's Romeo and Juliet performances from March 28 – 29, 2025, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

The LECOM Suncoast Classic is hosted at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida during April 16-19, 2025.

Get your tickets now to see Beetlejuice - The Musical in Sarasota! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

The Sarasota Ballet's Movements of Genius performances from April 25 – 26, 2025, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

Witness Emerging Professional Dancers of Tomorrow in our Celebrated Images of Dance Performances!

Contact MiEN Company today for a complete project today! MiEN representatives serve clients around the globe, creating inspired furniture through a blend of smart design, durable materials, and fun.