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Moxie Productions Presents: Original Showcase

Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

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.

Southgate Village April Sip & Stroll

Southgate Village Shops 2061-2191 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL

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.

Rosemary Indie Market

The Rosemary District Indie Market 1435 7th street, Sarasota, FL

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.

My Hometown Fest 2017 – Craft Beer & Food Festival

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL

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!

Q Dash Scavenger Hunt

Sarasota Young-Professionals 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL

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!

Cast Your Vote, Cast Your Voice

Clasico Sarasota 1341 Main St, Sarasota, FL

Even if you can’t vote in the Sarasota city elections, the chance are you work, eat, and/or network here are high- and the chance that the decisions made by the City Commission impact you now and in the future are even higher! So whether you can cast a vote or not, cast your voice so that your thoughts and ideas can be heard by the people who need to hear them the most!

Marketing on Main

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!

$5 – $10

DaVinci’s Faire and BarCamp 2017

Manatee Technical College 6305 70 E, Bradenton, FL

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29 2017! Share ~ Learn ~ Grow. Every attendee – no matter how old or young – has a story to tell and an expertise to share. Special display opportunities available! Click for more info.

Paradise Portraits (Launch Party)

TQS - Sarasota, FL 6561 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL

Paradise Portraits is a series of oil-based portraits with a portion of the profits going directly toward helping homeless individuals through a foundation here in Sarasota. These portraits will take a while to complete, so in the meantime come see a few Paradise Portrait t-shirt designs to help get the project started.

YPG After Hours at Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL

With an average of 80-100 young professionals gathering on the first Thursday of each month you're guaranteed to make new friends, secure new clients, and learn more about what Sarasota has to offer.

Pickin’ Picnic 2017

Pickin' Picnic 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL

Pickin' Picnic combines regional live bands, top-rated area food trucks, and local craft beers into one big, FREE, family-friendly celebration. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pets on a leash to enjoy this fantastic day on the Riverwalk overlooking the Manatee River.

Lesa Silvermore’s Album Release Party

Growlers Pub 2831 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Come snag a copy of the album Doppelganger and party the night away like you walked into a 90's MTV music party. 90's dress attire isn't necessary but totally welcomed!

Musician Monday #2: Street Latin

Get Groovy in a Relaxed Free Flowing Jam With A Rotating Cast Of Local Musicians!!! House Band This Week Constists of The Elusive Jack Berry On Bass, Zen Seraphine World-class Electric Violin, David Smash Extra-Terrestrial Guitarist, & Sammy 'Barefoot' Warren on the Drums!!!

Moxie Productions Presents: Original Showcase

SRQ Arts Presenters Sarasota, FL

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.

HMF Opening Night – Hope Will Never Be Silent

Harvey Milk Festival’s art exhibit this year, “HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT,” will feature both established and young emerging artists that promote LGBTQIA human experiences through their work, which is to be presented as a collective transmedia art exhibit on Thursday, May 1th 2017 in Downtown Sarasota, Florida.

Pioneer Winter: Alone Vignettes

Pioneer Winter is a Miami-based choreographer, and director of the Pioneer Winter Collective – invested in physical theatre, contemporary dance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and transmedia. His Collective provides a platform for risk-taking, progressive, and experimental projects by democratizing performance through unexpected bodies, unexpected places, and unexpected social change.

ACS : POPUP Exhibition II Opening Reception

Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

The “Pop-Up” series is an initiative designed to offer area-based high school and college students the opportunity to take their art to a higher level. This program came into fruition as a response to young artists who reached out to Art Center Sarasota for exhibition opportunities. Our exhibition staff works with them to develop their projects and give them exhibit space and an audience. For many, it’s the first time they’ve worked directly with a professional art space or gallery. This is a real learning experience for them.

Rosemary Indie Market

The Rosemary District Indie Market 1435 7th street, Sarasota, FL

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.

Flagship Romance & Kristopher James

Flagship Romance - National touring harmonic alternative folk duo, consisting of real-life-lovers, singers, and songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackso. In today’s music market, where more and more avid listeners are clamoring for something honest and real, Flagship Romance plans to take that honesty, chemistry, and “real-ness” to new heights.
Kristopher James - Touring folk/soul songwriter, calls Bradenton home. "Who is a kindred musical spirit to artists like Gavin DeGraw and Amos Lee."

10×10 Sarasota

The Francis 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL

10 speakers will present 10 images of their work, interest, or inspiration. Slides advance automatically every 30 seconds.The event is open to the public.

$10

Open Mike Night at The Reserve

The Reserve SRQ 1322 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Please join us in the courtyard at The Reserve for our vey first Open Mike night, hosted by Alone Together. Bring your acoustic set and share! Free admission.

Marketing on Main

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!

$5 – $10

YPG After Hours

The Blue Rooster 1525 4th St, Sarasota, FL

With an average of 80-100 young professionals gathering on the first Thursday of each month you're guaranteed to make new friends, secure new clients, and learn more about what Sarasota has to offer.

JDub’s Open Mic

JDub's is hosting an Open Mic Night every 1st and last Thursday of each month! Bring on the musicians, comedians and poetry and spoken word artists!

YPG Throwback Gala (Sarasota Through the Years)

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing 7051 Wireless Ct, Lakewood Ranch, FL

SAVE THE DATE! Join the Sarasota Young Professionals on Saturday, June 3rd at Gold Coast Eagle for a Throwback Gala—dress in the cocktail attire from your favorite decade

$50 – $75

Original Showcase: Astralis (SRQ) / Greg Ferris

Astralis (SRQ)
Strewn together with stylistic stardust from across the musical universe, Sarasota five-piece Astralis layers incandescent vocals atop funky bass lines, cosmic synths, moonlit guitar riffs, and intricate percussion.
Greg Ferris (SRQ/ Outer Limits)
Sarasota's road-weary electric weirdo returns to a guitar based hardware set of classic earworms and unheard dark sing-a-longs.

SRQ Rumble

Powel Crosley Mansion Sarasota, FL

Join us at the Powel Crosley Mansion for lively debates on issues that some consider “too hot to handle” where our modified Oxford-style debate gives us civil discourse designed to sway through both factual information and rhetorical skill. Attendees are asked their position on the topic of the day before and after the debate–the success of the participants being judged on those they sway from their initial positions.

$25

Civics Happy Hour

Carmel Kitchen & Wine Bar 8433 Cooper Creek Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Join us for a Civics Happy Hour! Learn about ways Sarasota County Government works for you in a fun and interactive format.

Free – $5

Marketing on Main

Pineapple Yoga Studio 517 S. Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL

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!

Impromptu Happy Hour

Mandeville Beer Garden 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL

A few of us are getting together for an impromptu happy hour. Join us if you are in the area and want to say hi!

JDub’s Open Mic

JDub's is hosting an Open Mic Night every 1st and last Thursday of each month! Bring on the musicians, comedians and poetry and spoken word artists!

The Reserve Open Mic!

The Reserve SRQ 1322 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Bring your acoustic set to The Reserve open mic!

ADSOS at Cafe in the Park

Cafe in the Park 2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL

ADSOS makes its Cafe in the Park debut! Join us for a great time!

Stop the Dispensary Ban

Sarasota City Hall 1565 1st St, Sarasota, FL

Under the new state law implementing the amendment, cities and counties are given an option to outright ban new dispensaries within their boundaries, and City Attorney Robert Fournier is recommending the city take it.

Sarasota 4th of July Fireworks

Marina Jack: Sarasota Bayfront 2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL

Come downtown Sarasota and watch the fireworks explode over Sarasota Bay! Arrive early and enjoy strolling the tree lined streets of downtown Sarasota.

Clean up, Aisle Earth – Siesta Key Edition

Beach Club Siesta Key - 1947 5151 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Join us out on Siesta Key Beach on July 5th to help Beach Club Siesta Key - 1947. The Hub Baja Grill, The Cottage, Siesta Key & Clean Up, Aisle Earth when we team up to tackle the mess we know will be left over from July 4th.

ACS Florida’s Finest : Exhibition Opening

Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

Florida’s Finest” showcases the wide-ranging talents of Florida-based artists, and includes two- and three-dimensional works in a variety of media. R. Lynn Whitelaw, the founding director and curator of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College, will jury this year’s exhibition to be installed in all four of the center’s galleries.