Over 19 restaurants are participating in the beautiful setting of St. Armands Circle Park, along with noteworthy wineries and microbreweries or maybe you’d like to try an exotic mojito from the mojito bar. Musical sounds will fill the air and set the mood for an evening of fine food, libations and perhaps…a little dancing.
A grassroots community music festival where front porches become stages, yards become venues, and neighborly generosity and good will rule the day! Porchfest is exactly what the name implies. Around 40 local musicians of all genres will be performing on front porches from 3 to 8 p.m.
Every Sunday at 5pm, stop in for a few beers, a few laughs, and a some tasty craft brew prizes...
The prevalence of craft beer today has many people demanding beer with more flavor and complexity, so it's time for "Beer School" to go back in session! This expanded world of good beer can be overwhelming for people new to it, but also helps expand the knowledge of those more seasoned beer enthusiasts.
Take a spirited spin through downtown Sarasota with our bewitching ghost guide. Delight as we share stories of the supernatural and the shenanigans of our beloved city, from Sarasota's bootlegging and circus days to modern times.
Join us at sundown in our beer garden every 2nd Thursday for Movie Night! We recommend bringing a lawn chair or blanket to get comfortable in front of our 12ft movie screen! We have our usual beer garden tables available too.
We're teaming up with our good friends William Ralston, Mouthole BBQ and Angry Chair Brewing to bring you an evening of dark themed art, mean ass BBQ and sick craft brews so join us in supporting the local art scene!
Take a spirited spin through downtown Sarasota with our bewitching ghost guide. Delight as we share stories of the supernatural and the shenanigans of our beloved city, from Sarasota's bootlegging and circus days to modern times.
First Night kicks of RIAF 2017 with a celebration in the West Courtyard of the Museum of Art featuring a performance of WANTED by eVenti Verticali! Free beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres with DJ Imminent beginning at 6:30 pm (cash bar available), with the aerial spectacle WANTED at 8pm.
We strive to create a relaxed environment for people interested in beer and cheese alike. Our host and long time friend Jim Keaveney will be explaining why he chose to pair each beer and cheese together, what flavors to look for during tasting and how to enjoy beer with food in general.
This block party will supply lots of fun. Vendor booths will line the street and there will be no shortage of beer, food and live music by Doug Deming and the Jeweltones.
Featuring three areas: Trick or Treat Trail, Haunted Trail, and Haunted Pavilion. Get our tickets early! This event will sell out!
Come celebrate pride in Sarasota. There will be food, drinks, and lots of entertainment!
Get ready! This event IS FILLED with positivity, encouragement, motivation, and built for those who are looking to make a difference! If you are a small business, just starting out in business, a multi-million dollar conglomerate, a career seeker, or just someone trying to be the change they would like to see in Sarasota...then Marketing on Main is a must attend!
Celebrate the Halloween season and join the New Florida Cinema at 7PM on Wednesday, October 25th by watching the American classic "Night of the Living Dead" on the big screen. Whether this is your first or hundreth time seeing the film, come out for a night of fun and scares.
Calling all craft beer lovers! Join us for a mouth watering 5-course beer pairing dinner featuring a variety of unique craft beers from Big Top Brewing Company
Grab some friends and bring your pumpkins down for a fun fall evening carving them up over some tasty craft brews with other people! We'll even have a prize for the coolest carving!
Take a spirited spin through downtown Sarasota with our bewitching ghost guide. Delight as we share stories of the supernatural and the shenanigans of our beloved city, from Sarasota's bootlegging and circus days to modern times.
FREE POPCORN and HALLOWEEN CANDY starting and HOCUS POCUS
The 21st Annual Giving Hunger the Blues & Jazz on The Bay Festival will feature local, regional, and national musical talents on two stages. A full day of music, food, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
This is downtown Bradenton's most popular street party! Old Main Street (12th Street West) between Manatee and 3rd avenues is closed to vehicular traffic as vendors line the streets and live music plays throughout the night.
Come out and enjoy local beer, food, and music from people striving to add to Sarasota's culture & the fast growing Food Truck community every month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave). The next rally is October 28th from 5-10pm, bring the whole family!
The Gator Club's Annual Halloween Block Party takes a turn this year with NoFilter providing live music and entertainment all night.
Visit the Village of the Arts for a trick-or-treat stroll. Sidewalk streets, child-friendly decorations and friendly Villagers passing out treats. Great for families with small children. Tuesday, October 31, 6-8pm.
Take a spirited spin through downtown Sarasota with our bewitching ghost guide. Delight as we share stories of the supernatural and the shenanigans of our beloved city, from Sarasota's bootlegging and circus days to modern times.
Join the New Florida Cinema at 7PM on Wednesday, November 1st to watch Florida-made short films on the big screen. The New Florida Cinema meets monthly to view short films, episodes and features on the big screen as they were meant to be seen.
Join us EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 7pm -9pm for BINGO NIGHT under the Big Top!
Join us every month for a new topic of conversation guided by our friend and fellow beer guru, Jim Keaveney! Each "class" will be accompanied by 4 different 6oz sample size beers.
Ringling Underground is always free for college students with a valid college ID. It is an extension of the Art After 5 program held on Thursdays after 5 p.m. After hours discounted admission is $15 for adults; $5 for children 6-17, children 5 and under and Museum Members are free.
Come hone your pool shark skills over some great craft brews every Thursday at our Pitcher & Pool Night!
The Village of the Arts presents our most popular Artwalk weekend of the year - the 13th Annual Festival of the Skeletons!
60+ Craft Beers & Cocktails to Sample. Tons of Delicious Bacon Dishes. Live Music. Games & Prizes
4 different bingo rounds with mix n match 4 packs up for grabs, PLUS a $25 gift certificate to the winner of our special cover all round!
MOXIE Productions: aka: SRQ Arts Presenters. Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Looking for an excuse to check out interesting cinema on the big screen? Join fellow move-makers and movie-lovers Thursday, November 9th to check out "The Florida Project" at the Regal Hollywood 20.
Come out and view 12 masterpieces made only from our #1 beach sand and water. Listen to live music everyday. NEW THIS YEAR - Visit us Friday or Saturday night for amazing colorful lit display of sculptures.
Burns Court the 2nd Friday of the month, October-May from 5-8pm.
All veterans will receive a Buy One, Get One offer on their first round of core beers and Big Top will donate $1 from EVERY core beer sold that day to SRQ VETS!
Enjoy Graffiti Artists from all over Florida including cities like Miami, Tampa, Clearwater and more for LIVE art in our beer garden. Some will have art for sale too - artists receive 100% profits from their sold art.
Monthly trivia at Calusa Brewing! OutsmartED is fun, fact-filled frivolity hosted and designed by Ed Paulsen. Play for prizes while enjoying house-brewed ales and lagers.