lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota
Art on Film | Close to Vermeer
at Sarasota Art Museum
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.
Total Thanks Party
at Total Tennis
Celebrating our wonderful customers just in time for Thanksgiving!
Friendsgiving at The Alloro
at The Alloro at University Groves
Join your friends at The Alloro for a Thanksgiving themed party!! Food, Drinks, Tours, and fun are all included!!
Happy FriendsGiving Social!
at Celebrations Venue
oin us for our Annual FriendsGiving Social on November 21st from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the stunning new Celebrations Venue in Sarasota!
Bishop After Hours Presents: Much Ado About Nothing
at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Join Bishop After Hours, Asolo Rep, and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory in bringing you the next generation of Shakespeare with BardWired: Much Ado About Nothing.
Pumpkins & Palms
at Altitude Trampoline Park
On Friday, Nov 22nd from 6pm-8pm, enjoy face painting, glitter tattoos, pumpkin & turkey arts and crafts, and more!
Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Giselle
at Sarasota Opera House
The Sarasota Ballet's Program Giselle performances from November 22 – 23, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra
5th Annual CannaFeast
at Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Special 5th Anniversary ALL-STAR EDITION
Slow Smoked Turkey Breasts
at Gecko’s Grill & Pub, 351 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL,
Let us do the work and prepare a delicious slow-smoked Turkey Breast for your Thanksgiving feast.
Pink Together: Breast Cancer Warriors Celebration
at Motorworks Brewing
Join us for "Pink Together: Breast Cancer Warriors Celebration" on Sun, Nov 24, 11 AM - 2 PM at Motorworks Brewing! Inspiring stories, live music by Jami Gee, silent auctions, and community support for breast cancer warriors. ? #PinkTogether
Sunday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Sunday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Wave Basketball Thanksgiving 2 Day Camp 2024
at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, Florida 64, Bradenton, FL, US
Get ready to hoop it up and give thanks at the Wave Basketball Thanksgiving 2 Day Camp
Goodwill Manasota Veterans Thanksgiving Giveaway & Resource Fair!
at Goodwill Manasota Corporate Office
Join us for a special Thanksgiving Giveaway & Veterans Resource Fair, proudly sponsored by the Gail Baird Foundation!
Sarasota,FL - Thanksgiving Dinner Package
at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Sarasota
Enjoy Thanksgiving at Home with Cooper's Hawk!
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
ThanksVegan Day Potluck 2024
at Siesta Beach Pavillion
Spend Thanksgiving Day in a cruelty-free way by attending our ThanksVegan Day Potluck with us.
Let's Give Thanks Together
at The Center of Anna Maria Island
Nurturing the spirit of our island community with a Thanksgiving Day community gathering.
4th Annual Venice Sports Card Show
at Hotel Venezia
Dealers will be buying & selling sports cards & memorabilia from the 19th Century to the present - Free Appraisals on your pre-1976 items!
HEALTH OPTIMIZING ThanksLiving CELEBRATION | 2nd Annual !
at Farmer Mike's U-Pick of Bonita Springs, Morton Avenue, Bonit
Join us for an epic ThanksLivingCelebration where we'll optimize our health and indulge in deliciousness, all while being together in person
5th Annual Punta Gorda Thanksgiving Weekend Sullivan Street Craft Festival
at Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda
An Outdoor Craft Festival on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda
European Holiday Market
at Bradenton Area Convention Center
This holiday season, the Bradenton Area Convention Center will be transformed into an authentic “European” holiday market, with a Gulf Coast Twist.
Fresh Fridays Presents: Light Up The Night
at Selby Five Points Park
Let’s welcome back a Fresh Fridays fan favorite, the Rockefellers! This lively group has something for everyone with a repertoire including your holiday favorites along with dance tunes for a night of festive memories.
Move Through
at Sarasota Art Museum
Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with Instructor Jess Pope. This class will invite a deeper exploration of the art on view in SAM’s galleries through creative expression.
Arts Advocates Holiday Bazaar
at Arts Advocates Gallery
Our holiday bazaar is a wonderful opportunity to party in a festive atmosphere while shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.
The Nutcracker Tea Party
at The Center of Anna Maria Island
The Nutcracker Tea Party combines the magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet with a fancy-and-fun tea party!
The Nutcracker in Venice
at Venice Performing Arts Center
The Sarasota Ballet School Presents The Nutcracker from December 13 - 14, 2024, at the Venice Performing Arts Center
The Four Phantoms
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Get your tickets now to see The Four Phantoms in Sarasota! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Jazz Thursday featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show
at Sarasota Art Museum
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!
Fanciful Journey
at Sarasota Opera House
The Sarasota Ballet's Fanciful Journey performances from December 20 – 21, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra
Fanciful Journey
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet's Fanciful Journey performances from December 20 – 21, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra
DTB Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
at Davis Theatre at Manatee High School
Allison Erwin Norton's, The Nutcracker returns to the stage with beloved characters, glittering sets, and dancing that will lift your spirit.
The Nutcracker in Sarasota
at Sarasota Opera House
The Sarasota Ballet School Presents The Nutcracker from December 22 – 23, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House
Cirque Italia Water Circus
at Riviera Dunes Marina
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.
Funny Girl
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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.
Shen Yun 2025
at Venice Performing Arts Center
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
Quintessential
at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
The Sarasota Ballet's Quintessential performances from January 31 – February 3, 2025, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Come From Away
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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.
Mark Morris Dance Group
at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
The Sarasota Ballet presents Mark Morris Dance Group from February 28 – March 3, 2025, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Itzhak Perlman
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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.
Romeo and Juliet
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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
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.
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
Images of Dance
at Sarasota Opera
Witness Emerging Professional Dancers of Tomorrow in our Celebrated Images of Dance Performances!
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.