lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Bistro Pop-Up Night
at Sarasota Art Museum
Join us this Spring for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Peyton Leffingwell.
Big Fish the Musical
at Sarasota High School Theatre
April 2-5, 2025 --- A beautiful, family-friendly production that celebrates the joy of storytelling, the importance of family, and the power of human connection.
One Evening with Luis Morais
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
One Evening with Luis Morais
Big Fish the Muscial
at Sarasota High School Theatre
April 2 -5, 2025 --- A beautiful, family-friendly production that celebrates the joy of storytelling, the importance of family, and the power of human connection.
Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Friday Nights With Eddie Tobin
Move Through
at Sarasota Art Museum
Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with instructor Jess Pope.
'Color Me Florida' Flower Show
at Manatee River Garden Club
The Manatee River Garden Club will host its annual flower show, themed: “Color Me Florida”, on Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, 2025. It offers a fun, lighthearted look at Florida’s colorful icons expressed in floral design and horticulture exhibits.

Romantic Evenings With Debbie Keeton
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Romantic Evenings with Debbie Keeton
Sunday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Sunday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Artist Series Concerts: Tessa Lark, violin
at First Congregational United Church of Christ
Original works inspired by a combination of classical training and Appalachian upbringing.

Les Miserables
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Get your tickets now to see Les Miserables in Sarasota! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
An Evening with Matt Venuti: AmeriCosmos
at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
The Bishop is thrilled to welcome back national touring musician and multimedia artist Matt Venuti with his captivating AmeriCosmos performance.
Jazz Thursday featuring Friends of Fil Organ Trio
at Sarasota Art Museum
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! Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro.
One Evening with Amandah Jantzen
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
One Evening with Amandah Jantzen
Friday Night with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Community Musical Passover Seder!
at Courtyard Marriott
Traditional Jewish Passover Seder in Bradenton!
Romantic Evenings with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Romantic Evenings with Eddie Tobin
Sunday Night with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Sunday Night with Eddie Tobin
Artist Series Concerts: French Connection
at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sarasota, Florida
A program of French music including sonatas by Debussy and Saint-Saëns.
LECOM Suncoast Classic
at Lakewood National Golf Club
The LECOM Suncoast Classic is hosted at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida during April 16-19, 2025.
Guiding Lights: A History of Florida’s Famous Lighthouses
at Sarasota Art Museum
Join award-winning author and editor Liz Coursen to explore the little-known role that lighthouses have played in Florida’s history.
Wednesday Night with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Wednesday Night with Eddie Tobin
Jazz Night with Shari Morningstar
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Jazz Night with Shari Morningstar

Beetlejuice - The Musical
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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.
Art on Film | Black Art: In the Absence of Light
at Sarasota Art Museum
Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM.
Brenda Watty (Former Marvelete)
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Brenda Watty (former Marvelete)
Movements of Genius
at Sarasota Opera House
The Sarasota Ballet's Movements of Genius performances from April 25 – 26, 2025, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra
Youth soccer Sarasota spring kickoff
at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC)
Youth Soccer Sarasota Spring Kickoff is an event for ages 3-14 years old
Sarasota Memorial Memory Disorder Clinic Fair
at Sarasota Memorial Memory Disorder Clinic Fair
The Sarasota Memorial Memory Disorder Clinic Fair providing solutions for caregivers.
Images of Dance
at Sarasota Opera
Witness Emerging Professional Dancers of Tomorrow in our Celebrated Images of Dance Performances!
Jazz Thursday featuring Darcie Allen and The Five Points Quintet
at Sarasota Art Museum
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! Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro.
Mother's Day Brunch at Sarasota Art Museum
at Sarasota Art Museum
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Sarasota Art Museum! Enjoy live music; admission to the Museum; a brunch buffet catered by Constellation Culinary Group; coffee, tea, and juice station; and one complimentary mimosa for every mom!
Art on Film | All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
at Sarasota Art Museum
Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM.
One Evening with Luis Morais
at Amore Restaurant
One Evening with Luis Morais
MiEN Innovation Event
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.