Ringling International Arts Festival 2017
Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers!
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Freedom of the Presses Opening Reception
Ringling College Letterpress and Book Arts Center 1229 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way, Sarasota, FLFreedom of the Presses is a collaborative exhibition co-curated by Booklyn, Inc. and members of the Ringling College of Art and Design community, which will be on view at the Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery at Ringling College of Art and Design from October 20-December 2, 2017.
Main Street Block Party
Lakewood Ranch Main Street 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FLThis 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.
5th Annual Haunted Trails
Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. 1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FLFeaturing three areas: Trick or Treat Trail, Haunted Trail, and Haunted Pavilion. Get our tickets early! This event will sell out!
Sarasota Pride Fest 2017
JD Hamel Park Sarasota, FLCome celebrate pride in Sarasota. There will be food, drinks, and lots of entertainment!
Celebration of the Arts
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLJoin the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County for their annual FREE Celebration of the Arts, the kick-off event of the 12-day-long fall celebration of arts and culture called InspireSarasota!
Planning and Development Committee
Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, SarasotaRegularly scheduled committee planning meeting
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Marketing On Main – Halloween Affair!
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!
Rosemary District Association Meeting
Sarasota School for Arts and Sciences 645 Central Ave, SarasotaIf you have a passion for supporting your community, join us at these upcoming RDA meetings. Have your voice be heard; hope to see you there!!!
Movie Meetup: “Night of the Living Dead” SRQ Edition
Parkway 8 Cinemas 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FLCelebrate 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.
Speed Networking with YLA, YPG, MYP, and YPN
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing 7051 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FLJoin fellow young professionals from the area at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for a very special Speed Networking event. This is a great way to practice your elevator speech while making a bunch of great contacts!
Big Top Beer Dinner
Fins at Sharky's 1600 Harbor Drive S. North BLDG, Venice, FLCalling 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
Rumking Tapping & Pumpkin Carving
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLGrab 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!
Ghost Tour of Downtown Sarasota
The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FLTake 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.
$25
MBG Movie Night
Mandeville Beer Garden 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FLFREE POPCORN and HALLOWEEN CANDY starting and HOCUS POCUS
Age-Friendly Festival
The Age-Friendly Festival will be a celebration of lifelong well-being in our region. This community event aspires to connect people of all ages. Individuals and exhibitors from businesses, government, nonprofits, and the media will share information on a variety of topics that optimize community assets and enhance quality of life.
Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLThe 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.
Main Street Live in Downtown Bradenton
Old Main Street Downtown Bradenton Fla 420 12th St W, Bradenton, FLThis 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.
Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLCome 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!
Annual Halloween Block Party
The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FLThe Gator Club's Annual Halloween Block Party takes a turn this year with NoFilter providing live music and entertainment all night.
Trick-or-Treat in the Village
Village of the Arts Bradenton, FLVisit 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.
Ghost Tour of Downtown Sarasota
The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FLTake 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.
$25
Rosemary District Association Meeting
Sarasota School for Arts and Sciences 645 Central Ave, SarasotaIf you have a passion for supporting your community, join us at these upcoming RDA meetings. Have your voice be heard; hope to see you there!!!
Short Film Screening
Parkway 8 Cinemas 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FLJoin 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.
Humpday BINGO Night & #WeenieWednesday!
Big Top Brewing Company 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota, FLJoin us EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 7pm -9pm for BINGO NIGHT under the Big Top!
YPG Common Grounds with Hagen Brody
Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen Sarasota, FLJoin us Thursday, November 2nd for our first Common Grounds event! We'll be talking with Hagen Brody, Sarasota City Commissioner at-Large about the importance of young professionals engagement in our local government, what's happening in the City of Sarasota, and how you can get involved in a meaningful way.
YPG After Hours
Louies Modern 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FLJoin us on Thursday, November 2nd at Louies Modern for this month's YPG After Hours! Whether you're looking to make new friends, build your network, or learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, this is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the region.
Beer School
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLJoin 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
The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FLRingling 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.
Pitcher & Pool Night – Every Thursday
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLCome hone your pool shark skills over some great craft brews every Thursday at our Pitcher & Pool Night!
Festival of the Skeletons
Village of the Arts Bradenton, FLThe Village of the Arts presents our most popular Artwalk weekend of the year - the 13th Annual Festival of the Skeletons!
InspireSarasota! Festival
Five Points Park 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FLThe festival will feature performances by youth and cultural groups, booths with information from arts and cultural organizations on their upcoming seasons, a book give-a-way for children, food, and activities for all ages.
Beer, Boats and Bacon 2017
Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL60+ Craft Beers & Cocktails to Sample. Tons of Delicious Bacon Dishes. Live Music. Games & Prizes
Beer Bar Bingo – Every Sunday
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL4 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!
Engage Sarasota: Constitutional Officers & Sheriff
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 2071 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FLTake this occasion to get to know the Sarasota Property Appraiser, Clerk of the Court, Sarasota Tax Collector, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office, Public Defender, State Attorney and Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections, and all they do. Come prepared with your questions!
SBPO Board Meeting
Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, SarasotaGeneral Board meeting for the SBPO
Open to the public
Planning and Development Committee
Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, SarasotaRegularly scheduled committee planning meeting
Chamber Expo 2017
Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FLWith over 150 exhibitors and over 1000 attendees, Chamber Expo is a three-hour, power-packed event where you can boost your brand awareness and meet your next customers. Hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber and Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Expo is the area's largest "Business After Hours" trade show presented by Sam's Club.
Moxie Productions Presents: Original Showcase
The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FLMOXIE Productions: aka: SRQ Arts Presenters. Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Shumaker Chamber U: Millennials in the Workplace
Greater Sarasota Chamber 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLIn this interactive presentation based on science, we will decode the mind and heart of the Millennial. You will discover how you, and others, think, feel and act, and why you make the choices and decisions you do. You will learn how to immediately identify and address the challenges that disrupt productive communication and negatively impact productivity and profitability.