lgbt Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota

The duo of Karolina Mikołajczyk and Iwo Jedynecki is one of the most interesting and original chamber ensembles performing today.

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.

Experience love, allure, and mischief at Cupid’s Kiss Cabaret! A Valentine’s show of burlesque, circus, and romance—perfect for date night!

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.

This 45–minute workout uses body-weight exercises and intervals to improve your strength and conditioning!

Join us for a cozy Valentine's Pancake Breakfast on February 8th at 1:00 PM!

Get ready to discover new places, try new things, and meet new people at Exploration Day - it's all about adventure and fun!

Get into the flow and enjoy an hour of mindful yoga at The Bay led by Petra Ratner!

Join us for a Valentine's Paw Party, costume contest parade, pink carpet, kissing booth, dog Olympics, and awards for top dogs.

Come celebrate 30 years of Manatee County Habitat for Humanity with a fun-filled party!

This event is a free community program geared towards pre-school and elementary-aged children.

Super Sonic Yoga combines great music by DJ Taz Rashid with inspiring and fun teachings of one of the most well loved yogis, MC YOGI.

Do The Single Valentine's Pub Crawl! 25% OFF code: CUPID25 good until January 18th! Get your tickets NOW before they are all sold out!

Robby Krieger of The Doors LIVE at The Center! Saturday, February 8th Get ready for an unforgettable evening with legendary guitarist Robby Krieger, co-founder of The Doors and the genius behind timeless hits like “Light My Fire.”

Let’s make this a V-Day you’ll never forget! 2 artists will be performing Stripper poles free drinks

Join us every Sunday for Blues n Brews.

Get ready for the biggest game of the year! Reserve your seat now at the best sports bar in town and enjoy the ultimate Super Bowl experience.

Join the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation (LWRCF) at the brand new Calusa Country Club.

2024 Grammy Award winner in the classical compendium category, Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet.

Grab a friend and join us for our 2025 Valen-Wine Walk! Sip and stroll our lovely mainstreet and find your new favorite wine!

Join Yaël Campbell for Zumba at The Bay!

Kara Nally band is back and ready to throw some pancakes.

Celebrate your love with a one-of-a-kind experience on the most romantic day of the year!

Drop off your kids for a fun, activity filled night while you enjoy a Valentine's Day date night!

Get ready for a romantic evening filled with delicious food, dancing, and love at our Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance Party!

This Valentine's Day, StPeteStandUp will be at Sunlab Brewing! - 7:30PM Showtime

Celebrate Valentine's weekend with a deep dive into the Yoga of Intimacy

The most comprehensive beer festival in Southwest Florida includes: Unlimited sampling of 200+ unique beers and ciders.

Live Comedy Show in Bonita Springs Starring Karen Rontowski from The Late Show with David Letterman

Start 2025 with new blonding skills that'll have you working smarter not harder!

Brunch On Sunday Eat.Drink.Vibe

Enjoy an hour of free Pilates at The Bay!

Open MIC Garden Party at the open studio englewood florida

Standards from the Great American Songbook

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.

Join us for an enriching day out at Farmer Mike's U-Pick in Bonita Springs and help make a difference in early learning student’s lives

Located in lovely Palmetto, our trivia nights offer the chance to showcase your smarts and enjoy the delicious food of The Back Bay Grill.

DIGNITY IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE

Greg Rumpf is the assistant principal at Booker High School where he oversees the award-winning visual and performing arts program.

Celebrating Issues 2 & 3

Private tour of the Sarasota Opera House

PlantCon Orlando 2025 is a comprehensive event for plant enthusiasts, showcasing over 100 plant exhibitors, workshops, and networking opportunities.

A beautiful evening under the live oaks listening to stories and exceptional guitar skills.

2025 All Fore Kids Dinner & Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Invitational!

Proceeds benefit Arts Advocates and the Van Wezel's education/outreach programs.

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

Fox News Channel Contributor, Comedian, Wrestling Superstar, 2X Bestselling Author, Tyrus, takes the stage LIVE and in-person

Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM

Grab a partner, or come solo and join HaoleNaut 941 Cornhole and UTC for a social event and tournament for novice to advance players.

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids.

The largest third-party donor to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

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

Join us for SANZU Presents: Ashina Tour, where we'll be exploring the vibrant culture and beauty of Ashina through music, art, and community

25th Annual Art in the Park Art Show

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!

Youth Soccer Sarasota provides leagues, camps, and personal training for ages 4-14 years old. All skill levels are welcomed, everyone plays, the focus is on "FUN' and fundamentals,

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