lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota

This holiday season, the Bradenton Area Convention Center will be transformed into an authentic “European” holiday market, with a Gulf Coast Twist.

A complimentary event celebrating the individuals and organizations that assist and enhance the Lakewood Ranch community.

Celebrate as we unveil our new Sarasota med spa and immerse yourself in our 'Beauty on Your Terms' campaign. Experience an evening where art meets beauty, featuring over $10K in giveaways, drinks, music, and more!

A Holly Jolly Village Christmas Experience the magic of the season in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts! Step into a Christmas wonderland!

Get your festive on at our 2nd annual Christmas event. Grab your gifts and enjoy our entertainment for all ages.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with friends and family. Enjoy live music performances by Filipino celebrity Bryan Termulo .

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.

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.

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.

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Dinner Gala to raise funds for Clarita's treatments- it's gonna be a night to remember!

The Nutcracker Tea Party combines the magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet with a fancy-and-fun tea party!

Join SBB and Discover Sarasota Tours for a festive Christmas Carol Trolley Tour! A fun holiday outing for Senior Care Professionals.

Santa paws is coming to town! Bring your pup to The Green at UTC for festive treats and photos with Santa.

Our seventh annual Christmas Town Celebration with pictures with Santa and Grinch, journey to Bethlehem, Christmas lights maze, and more!

The Sarasota Ballet School Presents The Nutcracker from December 13 - 14, 2024, at the Venice Performing Arts Center

Features First Presbyterian and the Via Nova Chorale, Lubben Brothers, fiddles, dulcimer, and bagpiper Kevin Weigand for Scottish grandeur.

Dealers will be buying & selling sports cards & memorabilia from the 19th Century to the present - Free Appraisals on your pre-1976 items!

Come get ugly with us this December 14th in downtown Sarasota at the annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl by Bar Crawl USA

Don't miss Santa this Holiday Season! Bring the entire family down to the Meadows Farmers Market to spread some Holiday Cheer!

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.

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!

Get ready to show off your tackiest, most outrageous sweater at our Industry Ugly Sweater Party - it's going to be a blast!

Bring the best of your worst at an ugly sweater contest you will never forget!!

The Sarasota Ballet's Fanciful Journey performances from December 20 – 21, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Ballet's Fanciful Journey performances from December 20 – 21, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra

Join us for a night of live music featuring Hatton Still Band and Jesse Daniels at 600 US-41!

ALL NEW! Our Pub Crawls use Express Check-in. Self check-in means NO CHECK-IN CREW: check-in at dothecrawl.com w/ your email at the event.

Allison Erwin Norton's, The Nutcracker returns to the stage with beloved characters, glittering sets, and dancing that will lift your spirit.

The Sarasota Ballet School Presents The Nutcracker from December 22 – 23, 2024, at the Sarasota Opera House

Orchid is excited to welcome guest into our home to celebrate New Years! Bring in the New Year with the best dining experience in town.

New Year's Eve at Waterside Place is happening on December 31st from 6 PM - 12 AM at Waterside Place!

Celebrate New Year's Eve with glamourous style, a fine dining experience, entertainment, music and a midnight toast in the Gallery Lounge.

New Years Eve to the beat of the 80's, Dance, Party and Toast at the PERSPECTIVE Rooftop Pool & Bar

Get ready to ring in the New Year with a bang, taking 2025 back to 1985 with neon colors, big hair, and a whole lot of booze.

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at The Westin Sarasota's Rooftop Soiree!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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