lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota
Wednesday Night with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Medicare: ABC&D's + 2025 Inflation Reduction Act changes + Q&A
at Archwell Health
Local Medicare Professionals host an educational meeting to teach Medicare basics and talk about Inflation Reduction Act changes. Q&A to follow. Bring your Medicare questions.
Jazz Thursday featuring Sarasota Jazz Project
at Sarasota Art Museum
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Sarasota Jazz Project and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!
Sarasota Fall Carnival
at The Mall at University Town Center
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats. Free admission. See the website for ride savings.
Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Friday Nights with Eddie Tobin
East2West Art Market
at Bradenton Area Convention Center
We invite you to take a moment out of your busy lives to connect with the arts, as you find locally crafted treasures for all those on your holiday list.
"Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala
at Building G-2, 5041 Ringwood Meadow
Join us at the "Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala for a night of beauty, fun, and giving back to support our community!
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
at Amore Restaurant - Portuguese & Italian Cuisine
Wednesday Nights with Eddie Tobin
Stelliferous Presents: 100 Years of Eternity
at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Join us in celebrating the centennial anniversary of the world’s first projection planetarium! Our celebration includes a special screening of “100 Years of Eternity,” a 35-minute film takes viewers on a cultural and historical journey.
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!
3540 Broadway Avenue,Sarasota,FL,34243Friendsgiving 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.
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
2705 51st Avenue East,Bradenton,FL,34203Goodwill 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!
ThanksVegan Day Potluck 2024
at Siesta Beach Pavillion
Spend Thanksgiving Day in a cruelty-free way by attending our ThanksVegan Day Potluck with us.
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
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.
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
777 N. Tamiami Trail,Sarasota,FL,34236The 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
777 N. Tamiami Trail,Sarasota,FL,34236Funny 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.
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
777 N. Tamiami Trail,Sarasota,FL,34236Come 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
777 N. Tamiami Trail,Sarasota,FL,34236Itzhak 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
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.
