Tuesday, July 25, 2017 / by Hunt Brothers Realty
Your July 28th - 30th Weekend Guide to Suncoast's Local Happenings
Hello Weekend!
Can you believe this is the last weekend in July? Before you know it August will be here, the kids will be back to school, and the snow birds will be flockin' back.
Are you looking for some fun action? Look no further and take a look at what the Suncoast has to offer you this weekend.
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017
MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
502 Third Avenue W, Bradenton
Starts at 4pm
Join the School of Russian Ballet in a comic tale of mistake identity, jealous mischief, and love sickness.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VILLAGE
1800 Block of Fruitville Road, Sarasota
From 5pm to 9pm
Join in on the fun at the Historic Downtown Village. Every fourth Friday of the month enjoy live outdoor music, food trucks, guest vendors, art demos, face painting, refreshments, merchandise and pottery painting specials.
CALUSA BREWING
5701 Derek Ave, Sarasota
Starts at 5:30pm
Join your local Sarasota Jeep Club at Calusa Brewing. Come out to meet your SRQ Jeep family.
BHAVANA YOGA STUDIO
6378 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota
From 6pm to 7:15pm
Free vinyasa yoga - please register in advance - click on the event link for more information.
MANATEE BEANS & BREWS
4680 Placida Rd, Unit I, Englewood
From 6pm to 9pm
This event is $6 per person and includes up to six rocks, paint, and brushes. Please RSVP with the number in your party and approximate time you hope to arrive. Although this is not necessary to attend, it helps to ensure there will enough seating and supplies for all.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
CAFE IN THE PARK
2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
TREEDOMM is an acronym that stands for Transcendent Roots Energies Enlightened w. Diverse and Original Multicultural Music. TREEDOMM is a highly expressive band that encourages people to change their perception of reality as a means to better the world. Catch them at Cafe in the Park for the summer Live Music in the Park series.
MOVIE ON THE GREEN
NORTH PORT CITY HALL
City Hall Blvd, North Port
From 7:30pm to 10:30pm
North Port Parks & Recreation will be presenting a free movie at the North Port City Hall. This week the Secret Life of Pets will be screened. This is a FREE event, bring your own seating, no tents please. Concessions will be available for purchase.
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017
FAMILY FUN DAY
VENICE ART CENTER
390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice
From 10am to 1pm
This is a FREE event open to the entire community! Hot dogs, drinks, face painting and lots of crafts for the kids. This event is wildly popular every year so plan to get there early!
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
SPRINT PORT CHARLOTTE
Port Charlotte Promenades
From 10am to 8pm
Come join Sprint at their all new store for their back to school event where they will be giving away backpacks and school supplies to the community. Come in and get a backpack and join the Spring family. Great deals on phones and accessories too! School supply donations are also welcome.
1st ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH & BEER FEST
Scotty's Brewhouse
1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
From 1pm to 4pm
Music and games, over 25 Florida beers - $20 sampling donation will benefit C.A.R.E
BACK TO SCHOOL WATER BASH
BIG BOUNCE N SLIDES
922 24th St E, Bradenton
From 3pm to 6pm
This is a FREE community event for the kids of Manatee County. Pack your suits and prepare to get soaked! This is fun for all ages showcasing some of the biggest waterslides in town! There will be FREE haircuts, food, snow cones, cotton candy, music, and lots of fun! Free backpacks and school supplies will be handed out while supplies last. Sponsors include the Palmetto McDonald's and the Parrish Sonic.
FRUTIVILLE'S MINI BEERFEST
210 Tavern
5045 Fruitville Rd Ste 169, Sarasota
From 3pm to 11pm
Come hang out at this local beer fest spotlighting five regional breweries: Big Top, Cycle, Funky Buddha, Green Bench, and JDubs - featuring 3 to 4 brews from each. No admission and full pours with a portion of the proceeds going to an awesome charity "Operation Second Chance" an organization helping disabled veterans. Mission BBQ is bringing the food, get here early as they will sell out! Lickity Splits Ice Cream will be there serving up the cool factor. Bri Rivera will bring the music with a host of friends all day and into the evening.
SUMMER SPLASH 2017
HARRISON RANCH by PULTE HOMES
5755 Harrison Ranch Blvd, Parrish
From 5pm to 8pm
Join Pulte Homes for this FREE event! Bring the whole family and enjoy the evening poolside. Don't miss out on the chance to win a session of FREE swim lessons, courtesy of the Swim School.
TRICYCLE ROYALE RELAY
MR. BEERYS
2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota
From 5pm to 9pm
Let's get ready to rumble!! Start getting your two person teams together for this outrageously fun event! The bar will be transforming into a small race course and testing your abilities to navigate it on a small children's sized tricycle. You will have to chug a beer before each lap too! Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners based on time to complete the course. Team costumes are encouraged!
CHARLOTTE IDOL FINALS
CHARLOTTE HARBOR EVENT CENTER
75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda
From 6pm to 10pm
Join in on the fun at the Charlotte Idol Finals! General admission tickets are $20 each. Doors open at 6pm. This is the finals night competition and awards will be giving out to the top three contestants.
FREE AERIAL YOGA
CIRCUSOUL YOGA
4141 S Tamiami Trl #6, Sarasota
From 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Bring a mat. No experience necessary. Space is limited so show up early. Door is locked three minutes after class starts. LETS GET READY TO FLY!
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017
CHARACTER TODDLER TIME
SKYZONE SARASOTA
6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota
From 9am to 11am
Get your tickets now to jump in and meet everyone's favorite firehouse dogs, Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol will be there! This event is for ages 5 and under. Cost is $12 per toddler to jump or up to 2 hours of the entire session. Sky socks are required for everyone to jump.
DOG ADOPTION EVENT
TOYOTA OF SARASOTA
7435 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
From 9am to 11am
Find your new best friend! Visit with Satchels Last Resort Animal Shelter/Sanctuary and see if you match a mate, find a dog to rescue and make a friend for life!
YOGA IN THE BREWHOUSE
FAT POINT BREWING
611 Charlotte St, Punta Gorda
From 10am to 1pm
North Port Yoga's Amy Osborne will be conducting an all levels yoga session at the brewhouse. Bring a mat. Cost is $15 and includes class and a beer!
BEACH MARKET
COQUINA BEACH
2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton
From 10am to 4pm
This is the LAST beach market at Coquina Beach this season. You will find local artists, arts and crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, plants, apparel, health and beauty items and more!
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
CAFE IN THE PARK
2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
TREEDOMM is an acronym that stands for Transcendent Roots Energies Enlightened w. Diverse and Original Multicultural Music. TREEDOMM is a highly expressive band that encourages people to change their perception of reality as a means to better the world. Catch them at Cafe in the Park for the summer Live Music in the Park series.
MOVIE ON THE GREEN
NORTH PORT CITY HALL
City Hall Blvd, North Port
From 7:30pm to 10:30pm
North Port Parks & Recreation will be presenting a free movie at the North Port City Hall. This week the Secret Life of Pets will be screened. This is a FREE event, bring your own seating, no tents please. Concessions will be available for purchase.
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017
FAMILY FUN DAY
VENICE ART CENTER
390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice
From 10am to 1pm
This is a FREE event open to the entire community! Hot dogs, drinks, face painting and lots of crafts for the kids. This event is wildly popular every year so plan to get there early!
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
SPRINT PORT CHARLOTTE
Port Charlotte Promenades
From 10am to 8pm
Come join Sprint at their all new store for their back to school event where they will be giving away backpacks and school supplies to the community. Come in and get a backpack and join the Spring family. Great deals on phones and accessories too! School supply donations are also welcome.
1st ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH & BEER FEST
Scotty's Brewhouse
1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
From 1pm to 4pm
Music and games, over 25 Florida beers - $20 sampling donation will benefit C.A.R.E
BACK TO SCHOOL WATER BASH
BIG BOUNCE N SLIDES
922 24th St E, Bradenton
From 3pm to 6pm
This is a FREE community event for the kids of Manatee County. Pack your suits and prepare to get soaked! This is fun for all ages showcasing some of the biggest waterslides in town! There will be FREE haircuts, food, snow cones, cotton candy, music, and lots of fun! Free backpacks and school supplies will be handed out while supplies last. Sponsors include the Palmetto McDonald's and the Parrish Sonic.
FRUTIVILLE'S MINI BEERFEST
210 Tavern
5045 Fruitville Rd Ste 169, Sarasota
From 3pm to 11pm
Come hang out at this local beer fest spotlighting five regional breweries: Big Top, Cycle, Funky Buddha, Green Bench, and JDubs - featuring 3 to 4 brews from each. No admission and full pours with a portion of the proceeds going to an awesome charity "Operation Second Chance" an organization helping disabled veterans. Mission BBQ is bringing the food, get here early as they will sell out! Lickity Splits Ice Cream will be there serving up the cool factor. Bri Rivera will bring the music with a host of friends all day and into the evening.
SUMMER SPLASH 2017
HARRISON RANCH by PULTE HOMES
5755 Harrison Ranch Blvd, Parrish
From 5pm to 8pm
Join Pulte Homes for this FREE event! Bring the whole family and enjoy the evening poolside. Don't miss out on the chance to win a session of FREE swim lessons, courtesy of the Swim School.
TRICYCLE ROYALE RELAY
MR. BEERYS
2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota
From 5pm to 9pm
Let's get ready to rumble!! Start getting your two person teams together for this outrageously fun event! The bar will be transforming into a small race course and testing your abilities to navigate it on a small children's sized tricycle. You will have to chug a beer before each lap too! Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners based on time to complete the course. Team costumes are encouraged!
CHARLOTTE IDOL FINALS
CHARLOTTE HARBOR EVENT CENTER
75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda
From 6pm to 10pm
Join in on the fun at the Charlotte Idol Finals! General admission tickets are $20 each. Doors open at 6pm. This is the finals night competition and awards will be giving out to the top three contestants.
FREE AERIAL YOGA
CIRCUSOUL YOGA
4141 S Tamiami Trl #6, Sarasota
From 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Bring a mat. No experience necessary. Space is limited so show up early. Door is locked three minutes after class starts. LETS GET READY TO FLY!
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017
CHARACTER TODDLER TIME
SKYZONE SARASOTA
6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota
From 9am to 11am
Get your tickets now to jump in and meet everyone's favorite firehouse dogs, Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol will be there! This event is for ages 5 and under. Cost is $12 per toddler to jump or up to 2 hours of the entire session. Sky socks are required for everyone to jump.
DOG ADOPTION EVENT
TOYOTA OF SARASOTA
7435 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
From 9am to 11am
Find your new best friend! Visit with Satchels Last Resort Animal Shelter/Sanctuary and see if you match a mate, find a dog to rescue and make a friend for life!
YOGA IN THE BREWHOUSE
FAT POINT BREWING
611 Charlotte St, Punta Gorda
From 10am to 1pm
North Port Yoga's Amy Osborne will be conducting an all levels yoga session at the brewhouse. Bring a mat. Cost is $15 and includes class and a beer!
BEACH MARKET
COQUINA BEACH
2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton
From 10am to 4pm
This is the LAST beach market at Coquina Beach this season. You will find local artists, arts and crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, plants, apparel, health and beauty items and more!
