Monday, July 31, 2017 / by Hunt Brothers Realty
Your August 4th - 6th Weekend Guide to Suncoast's Local Happenings
HELLO AUGUST & HAPPY WEEKEND!
Check out all the fun you could have with some friends this first weekend in August.
Friday, August 4, 2017
JACARANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice
From 2pm to 4pm
Join the Jacaranda Venice Library for another great summer of reading! This part is for kids up to age 18 and their families. There will be a DJ, a photo booth, face painters, and more! The theme this year is emojis, so wear bright colors and.or an emoji shirt! Pizza and drinks will be served. Registration is not required. This is a FREE event.
LA DONA DONUTS
4567 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota
From 5pm to 8pm
La Dona Donuts is celebrating the new school year with fun music, games, and of course DONUTS! This event is FREE with donuts for purchase!
RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP
CIRCUSOUL YOGA
4141 S Tamiami Trail #6, Sarasota
From 6pm to 9pm
This Restorative Yoga workshop is designed to facilitate profound self-healing through deeply supported yoga poses, an intelligent relaxation technique, and an exploratory visualization. You will leave this mini retreat feeling rested and rejuvenated on all levels. Cost of class is $50 day of or $45 if you pre-register.
MUSIC ON MAIN
LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET
8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton
From 6pm to 9pm
Join in on the fun at Music on Main! The Kick Band will fill the air with classic rock & roll. This month's Music on Main will benefit the Tiny Hands Foundation. Chairs and leashed pets are welcome. Please leve coolers at home.
FRIDAY NIGHT NEON
CHUCK E CHEESE
905 44th Ave W, Bradenton
From 6pm to 10pm
Turn up the fun on Friday's this Summer! Get 2 FREE glow necklace packs with any value deal purchase, while supplies last. This special runs all of August & September.
ZOMBIE PROM MUSICAL
VENICE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1 Indian Ave, Venice
From 7pm to 10pm
What's a girl to do when her dead ex-boyfriend asks her to the prom? Set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal, a pretty senior has fallen for the class bad boy. A motorcycle accident and nuclear waste complicate the couple's efforts to attend their prom together. A musical blast! Fun for the whole nuclear family!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017
FAMILY FUN DAY & BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
SALVATION ARMY SOUTH SARASOTA
1051 Albee Farm Rd, Venice
From 10am to 1pm
This event helps families with financial need providing school supplies and backpacks for kids in grades K - 12. Backpacks and school supplies, food, bounce house, face painting, family store clothing vouches and more! Pre-registration is ongoing at the Venice location or North Port at 4940 Pan American Blvd. Must have proof of ID and birth certificates of children at registration. please call 941-484-6227 for more information.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
From 10am to 5pm
FREE admission for kids at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Enjoy one last vacation bash with the family before it is time to hit the books again. For two days, August 5th and 6th, adults may bring up to three children for free with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Families can experience feeding flamingos, holding alligators, watching interactive animal shows and exploring acres of jungle paradise in the heart of Sarasota.
LEGO BLOCK PARTY
LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS
8451 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton
From 11am to 12pm
Build LEGOs. Trade mini figures. Enjoy and have fun!
NATIONAL OYSTER DAY!
SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
From 11am to 12am
It has been said that Casanova started his day with a breakfast of 50 oysters. Whether he ate them for their aphrodisiac properties or simply because he had a penchant for briny, bivalve mollusks, we will never know! Aphrodisiac or not, Sarasota Oyster Bar does know that oysters have been enjoyed by humans since prehistoric times. And there are a million ways to enjoy them Join in on the oyster celebration and slurp up a half shell in honor of National Oyster Day!
FIRST ANNUAL THIRSTY TURTLE SCAVENGER HUNT
THE THIRSTY TURTLE
2615 Mall Dr, Sarasota
From 12pm to 3pm
The Thirsty Turtle is having it's first ever scavenger hunt. Ready to get your hunt on and relive your childhood with an adult twist, than this is for you! Just come into the Thirsty Turtle and get your team on the list. Team of 4 players, $5 entry fee per team. Everyone meets at the Thirsty Turtle at 12pm to get their list then meet back at 4pm. There will be food, 50/50 raffle, prizes, and a first place winner for the hunt!
MOTO-BRACKET RACING
FLORIDA TRACKS & TRAILS
39450 Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda
From 3pm to 6pm
MX racing for all ages, all abilities and all vehicles (including side by sides). Get to the track early to get your average lap time. You pay the FTT facility fee plus a $20 race fee. Proceeds go toward the Sheriff's Office youth program. These races are based on time not A, B, C divisions. This is the fairest racing possible! Medals for the top three winners in each division. Sponsored by Riverdale Power Sports.
GUYS AS DOLLS - A DRAG SHOW
ENGLEWOODS ON DEARBOORN RESTARAUNT
362 W Dearborn St, Englewood
From 7pm to 11:30pm
A drag show fundraiser for the Suncoast Humane Society! Come and join the fun and entertaining evening to raise money for the homeless animals in our community! Featuring the Bambusa Babes: Alyssa Lemay, Meagan Towers, and Lisa Renee. Drink specials, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle! Cover charge is $15. Doors open at 7pm. Space is limited. Tickets are available at the Suncoast Humane Society at 6781 San Casa Dr in Englewood or pay at the door.
18+ SKATE NIGHT
STARDUST SKATING CENTER
2571 12th St, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 10:30pm
18+ older adult skate party. $17 includes regular roller skates. Party and skate on with music provided by DJ Eric B. Best outfit winners will receive ten free admissions to Stardust!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP #2
ROSEMARY DISTRICT
Corner of Blvd of the Arts & Florida Ave
From 10am to 12pm
Join the Rosemary District Volunteer Coalition on Sunday and discover more of this great neighborhood! Everyone is welcome, kids and pets too! Trash bags and gloves will be provided, just bring your smiling faces and amazing energy.
GOAT YOGA
GELERDASON COMMUNITY FARM
1401 99th St NW, Bradenton
From 1:30pm to 3pm
Yoga + Goats = AWESOME! Space is limited, arrive early. Class is $30. Please bring mat and water.
SUPERHERO BACK TO SCHOOL SKATE PARTY
STARDUST SKATING CENTER
2571 12th St, Sarasota
From 1:30pm to 4pm
For kids of all ages. Dress up as your favorite superhero at the Stardust back to school skate party. Special admission package price for superheroes in costume, $10 per person. This package includes admission, a slice of pizza, and a soft drink. Bring your own skates or rent a pair for $3. Not in a costume, no worries, $8 admission. Super prizes for the five best superhero costumes!
VERY MERRY JERRY DAY 2017
FOGARTYVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA & ARTS CENTER
525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota
From 4pm to 10pm
Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR's annual celebration of Jerry Garcia. Musicians honoring the Dead this year will include the Michael Miller Band, Grass is Dead, and The Schmitz Brothers. Doors open at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased online.
4th ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DINNER
LOUIES MODERN
1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
From 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Join Edible Sarasota Magazine and 11 of Sarasota's nationally-renowned chefs at Louies Modern for the 4th annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner (formerly known as Trash Fish). This is a delicious opportunity to taste invasive, aqua farmed, underutilized and sustainably caught seafood species, and learn about the future of sustainable seafood, and connect with leading change makers in the Sarasota culinary community. Get your tickets before they sell out! Tickets includes craft beer and amazing wine, 5 chefs stations during cocktail hour, a 6 course seated dinner by Sarasota's most beloved chefs and Tervis Tumblr.
RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP
CIRCUSOUL YOGA
4141 S Tamiami Trail #6, Sarasota
From 6pm to 9pm
This Restorative Yoga workshop is designed to facilitate profound self-healing through deeply supported yoga poses, an intelligent relaxation technique, and an exploratory visualization. You will leave this mini retreat feeling rested and rejuvenated on all levels. Cost of class is $50 day of or $45 if you pre-register.
MUSIC ON MAIN
LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET
8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton
From 6pm to 9pm
Join in on the fun at Music on Main! The Kick Band will fill the air with classic rock & roll. This month's Music on Main will benefit the Tiny Hands Foundation. Chairs and leashed pets are welcome. Please leve coolers at home.
FRIDAY NIGHT NEON
CHUCK E CHEESE
905 44th Ave W, Bradenton
From 6pm to 10pm
Turn up the fun on Friday's this Summer! Get 2 FREE glow necklace packs with any value deal purchase, while supplies last. This special runs all of August & September.
ZOMBIE PROM MUSICAL
VENICE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1 Indian Ave, Venice
From 7pm to 10pm
What's a girl to do when her dead ex-boyfriend asks her to the prom? Set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal, a pretty senior has fallen for the class bad boy. A motorcycle accident and nuclear waste complicate the couple's efforts to attend their prom together. A musical blast! Fun for the whole nuclear family!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017
FAMILY FUN DAY & BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
SALVATION ARMY SOUTH SARASOTA
1051 Albee Farm Rd, Venice
From 10am to 1pm
This event helps families with financial need providing school supplies and backpacks for kids in grades K - 12. Backpacks and school supplies, food, bounce house, face painting, family store clothing vouches and more! Pre-registration is ongoing at the Venice location or North Port at 4940 Pan American Blvd. Must have proof of ID and birth certificates of children at registration. please call 941-484-6227 for more information.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
From 10am to 5pm
FREE admission for kids at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Enjoy one last vacation bash with the family before it is time to hit the books again. For two days, August 5th and 6th, adults may bring up to three children for free with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Families can experience feeding flamingos, holding alligators, watching interactive animal shows and exploring acres of jungle paradise in the heart of Sarasota.
LEGO BLOCK PARTY
LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS
8451 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton
From 11am to 12pm
Build LEGOs. Trade mini figures. Enjoy and have fun!
NATIONAL OYSTER DAY!
SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
From 11am to 12am
It has been said that Casanova started his day with a breakfast of 50 oysters. Whether he ate them for their aphrodisiac properties or simply because he had a penchant for briny, bivalve mollusks, we will never know! Aphrodisiac or not, Sarasota Oyster Bar does know that oysters have been enjoyed by humans since prehistoric times. And there are a million ways to enjoy them Join in on the oyster celebration and slurp up a half shell in honor of National Oyster Day!
FIRST ANNUAL THIRSTY TURTLE SCAVENGER HUNT
THE THIRSTY TURTLE
2615 Mall Dr, Sarasota
From 12pm to 3pm
The Thirsty Turtle is having it's first ever scavenger hunt. Ready to get your hunt on and relive your childhood with an adult twist, than this is for you! Just come into the Thirsty Turtle and get your team on the list. Team of 4 players, $5 entry fee per team. Everyone meets at the Thirsty Turtle at 12pm to get their list then meet back at 4pm. There will be food, 50/50 raffle, prizes, and a first place winner for the hunt!
MOTO-BRACKET RACING
FLORIDA TRACKS & TRAILS
39450 Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda
From 3pm to 6pm
MX racing for all ages, all abilities and all vehicles (including side by sides). Get to the track early to get your average lap time. You pay the FTT facility fee plus a $20 race fee. Proceeds go toward the Sheriff's Office youth program. These races are based on time not A, B, C divisions. This is the fairest racing possible! Medals for the top three winners in each division. Sponsored by Riverdale Power Sports.
GUYS AS DOLLS - A DRAG SHOW
ENGLEWOODS ON DEARBOORN RESTARAUNT
362 W Dearborn St, Englewood
From 7pm to 11:30pm
A drag show fundraiser for the Suncoast Humane Society! Come and join the fun and entertaining evening to raise money for the homeless animals in our community! Featuring the Bambusa Babes: Alyssa Lemay, Meagan Towers, and Lisa Renee. Drink specials, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle! Cover charge is $15. Doors open at 7pm. Space is limited. Tickets are available at the Suncoast Humane Society at 6781 San Casa Dr in Englewood or pay at the door.
18+ SKATE NIGHT
STARDUST SKATING CENTER
2571 12th St, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 10:30pm
18+ older adult skate party. $17 includes regular roller skates. Party and skate on with music provided by DJ Eric B. Best outfit winners will receive ten free admissions to Stardust!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP #2
ROSEMARY DISTRICT
Corner of Blvd of the Arts & Florida Ave
From 10am to 12pm
Join the Rosemary District Volunteer Coalition on Sunday and discover more of this great neighborhood! Everyone is welcome, kids and pets too! Trash bags and gloves will be provided, just bring your smiling faces and amazing energy.
GOAT YOGA
GELERDASON COMMUNITY FARM
1401 99th St NW, Bradenton
From 1:30pm to 3pm
Yoga + Goats = AWESOME! Space is limited, arrive early. Class is $30. Please bring mat and water.
SUPERHERO BACK TO SCHOOL SKATE PARTY
STARDUST SKATING CENTER
2571 12th St, Sarasota
From 1:30pm to 4pm
For kids of all ages. Dress up as your favorite superhero at the Stardust back to school skate party. Special admission package price for superheroes in costume, $10 per person. This package includes admission, a slice of pizza, and a soft drink. Bring your own skates or rent a pair for $3. Not in a costume, no worries, $8 admission. Super prizes for the five best superhero costumes!
VERY MERRY JERRY DAY 2017
FOGARTYVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA & ARTS CENTER
525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota
From 4pm to 10pm
Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR's annual celebration of Jerry Garcia. Musicians honoring the Dead this year will include the Michael Miller Band, Grass is Dead, and The Schmitz Brothers. Doors open at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased online.
4th ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DINNER
LOUIES MODERN
1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
From 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Join Edible Sarasota Magazine and 11 of Sarasota's nationally-renowned chefs at Louies Modern for the 4th annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner (formerly known as Trash Fish). This is a delicious opportunity to taste invasive, aqua farmed, underutilized and sustainably caught seafood species, and learn about the future of sustainable seafood, and connect with leading change makers in the Sarasota culinary community. Get your tickets before they sell out! Tickets includes craft beer and amazing wine, 5 chefs stations during cocktail hour, a 6 course seated dinner by Sarasota's most beloved chefs and Tervis Tumblr.
