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.
Independent Jones is excited to presents Ballroom Blitz, with Denim Blue-Miclain Keith and Glass House Point to an ALL-AGES Bradenton audience
Independent Jones & Aces Live Music Bradenton partner up again to bring you a nationally touring act in SIRSY opening for one of our St. Pete/Orlando favorites (Holey Miss Moley).
Join us at the Gator Club February 6th from 7-Midnight for live local music, and to learn more about the new sound stage over at the Ringling College of Art & Design.
Executive Director Richard Russell will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our revival of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" back to the Sarasota Opera stage.
Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month..
Live Original Showcase is held at the oldest venue, The Gator Club in Downtown Sarasota.
// No Cover // 21+ //
Doors open at 9pm // music starts 10pm
Join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual networking in a great social setting.
The February MYP Networking Social will be hosted by O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar in downtown Bradenton on Thursday, February 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
The theme of this festival will be a "Pros versus Joes" competition. Over 40 Professional Breweries will be represented as well as dozens of Homebrewers. Attendees will enjoy unlimited samples of the professional brews and the homebrews. You will vote for: 1) "Best Professional Brew", 2) "Best HomeBrew" and 3) "Best Overall".
This event will benefit the Humane Society who will be on hand with a variety of wonderful furry friends available for adoption!
Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our new production of Rossini's "The Italian Girl in Algiers" to the Sarasota Opera stage.
Join us for our first community town hall and candidate forum. We'll be talking about relevant local issues and creatively connecting people to their local community.
This spring's diverse group of speakers include a videographer, an underwater archeologist, an art educator, two artists, The Ringling Museum curator of photography, the founder of the Urbanite Theater, the Asolo Theater Outreach Director, the chief disruption officer of the Sarasota Underground, and an architect.
Acrobatic theater artists in the air and on stilts inhabit an ever-changing environment of kinetic sculpture, drawing in, disarming, and instilling audiences with wonder and compassion as they open the door for new ideas in movement and performance.
Beartoe (Deland, FL) has been writing, performing and touring for over 10 years. Beartoe's solo project has no doubt shown introspection, but has brought together a sound thats been filtered through the roots and rich history of Florida folk, delta blues and soul.
Join us February 18th, Saturday 10am-3pm. Where a group of local Artists, Farmers,Entertainers, Handcrafters, Bakers, Designers, and Vintage Enthusiasts share their wares and inspiration.
3.0 Leaders provides a platform for leaders to discuss new ideas and evaluate emerging trends. A gathering of bright, bold, creative people passionate about life, the 3.0 environment is rich with energy, ideas and the ability and desire to move forward and to participate in solution discovery.
Meet local businesses, promote your business, find new employment, develop your current career, obtain referrals or sales leads, improve your social skills, find mentors, collaborate with others to start new endeavors. Opportunities are endless and based on your personal career goals.
Dialogue about the future of the Sarasota-Bradenton region has focused on the role young professionals play in our economy, culture, policies, philanthropy and business. Our two SB2 Rumble teams look more closely at attainable housing, job availability, wages, quality of life, noise ordinances, support networks for young professionals and political engagement in debating whether our region has failed to successfully attract, engage and retain Millennials.
Join our Community Committee at World of Beer - Main Street for another great opportunity to give back, learn about local issues, make an impact and have a voice in the future of Sarasota!
Come join us on Thursday, March 2nd at Sarasota Salvage for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!
Ringling Underground is a series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard. 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.
Engage in the creative process, experience temporary public art, and celebrate the creative youth in Manatee County.
Committee Chairs Sofie Wachtmeister and Brandon A. McAllister will be helping members to get involved in making YPG a great place for young professionals to grow personally, professionally, and as leaders in the community.
MOXIE Productions: aka: SRQ Arts Presenters
Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month..
Live Original Showcase is held at the oldest venue, The Gator Club in Downtown Sarasota.
Young professionals from Manatee, Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch will meet for great networking on Thursday, March 9th at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.
Come celebrate the progress of the Ringling SoundStage construction with us, and network with other artists, art lovers, musicians, and music/entertainment industry professionals from 6-7:30 p.m. Then, stick around for some special performances from a variety of local artists!
If you have always wanted to get involved with YPG Events join Shantel Norman and Leroy Presley and find out how you can get involved. We have lots of events coming up and would definitely appreciate your help.
OPENING RECEPTION MARCH 16, 2017, 5 PM - 7 PM, Free and Open to the Public
Join us every third Saturday where a group of local Artists, Farmers Entertainers, Bakers, Hand crafters, Designers, and Vintage Enthusiasts share their wares and inspiration.
Join us at Hob Nob for tropical backyard luau - a member showcase featuring unique cultural experiences from Chamber member businesses. Looking to join in on the fun? Showcase your business or attend and expand your network to over 400 Sarasotans, elected and business officials.
Enjoy Jamming With Top Local Musicians in a relaxed environment with drink specials, networking, fun, and exciting impromptu jams!!! Performing Artists Enjoy A Free Round!!! $7 Dew and A Brew Special = A shot of Tullamore Dew and a beer!!! Bring your friends and get Groovy!!! Open Jam sign-up begins at 8:30!!!
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!
The Manatee Millennial Movement's follow-up event to last years #4Progress Millennial Conference. Join us for this FREE event at SCF - State College Of Florida focused on giving Young Professionals and Millennials a voice within their local government.
Come join us on Thursday, April 6th at Asolo Repertory Theatre for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!
A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard. 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.
FREE event with music, vendors & a kids zone. From 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., take a trolley tour of the new history markers located along the Newtown Conservation Historic District.
MOXIE Productions: aka: SRQ Arts Presenters
Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month..
Live Original Showcase is held at the oldest venue, The Gator Club in Downtown Sarasota.
Join us Thursday, April 13th for our April Sip & Stroll event. Bring a few friends, enjoy wine, sweet treats, food trucks, shopping and so much more! Additional parking across the street in the Westfield Southgate Mall parking lot.
Join us every third Saturday where a group of local Artists, Farmers Entertainers, Bakers, Hand crafters, Designers, and Vintage Enthusiasts share their wares and inspiration.
Join us for Southwest Florida's biggest and best food and craft beer festival, celebrating the sights, sounds and tastes of hometowns across the USA. Enjoy free samples of regional food favorites prepared by more than 40 of the area's finest restaurants, plus free samples of more than 60 different craft beers from around the country!
Teams of 4 will compete to find landmarks throughout downtown Sarasota using the official Q Dash Clue Book to earn points. The team with the most points will win a grand prize package! Registration opens February 20th. Stay tuned for additional details and registration details. Gather your friends, family, corporate team, or alumni group, and show your hometown pride!