Monday, June 19, 2017 / by Hunt Brothers Realty
Your June 23rd - 25th Weekend Guide to Suncoast's Local Happenings
Hello Weekend! What are your plans? Here's whats happening in and around the Suncoast.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017
1800 Block of Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
From 5pm to 9pm
Enjoy live outdoor music, food trucks, and guest vendors. Village merchants will be offering art demonstrations, face painting, henna tattoo, refreshments, merchandise specials, and a drawing for a gift basket.
CASUAL FRIDAY FUN ISLAND LOOP
Bicycles International Venice
1744 S Tamiami Trl, Venice
From 5:45pm to 8:45pm
This is a non-sponsored open ride. Bicycles International will be bicycling the Island Loop. Ride takes about an hour and 30 minutes. Make sure you have lights. This is a cruise, no drop social ride, at around 10 - 12 miles per hour. This is open to all, with an optional stop at Brewburgers on the Island for food and drinks at the end.
ROCK ON ENGLEWOOD
Manatee Beans & Brews
4680 Placida Rd Unit I, Englewood
From 6pm to 9pm
Time to rock on Englewood! Bring yourself, friends, kids, and imagination for an evening of rock painting. Event is $3 per person. You will receive six rocks to paint, all supplies provided. You can keep your creations or hide them around Englewood as the group Englewood Rocks does. Regular menu items will be available for purchase including panini sandwiches, fruit smoothies, muffins, cupcakes, Italian soda and coffees. Please RSVP.
BINGLO FAMILY GAME NIGHT
George Mullen Activity Center
4956 City Center Blvd, North Port
From 6:30pm to 8pm
A spin on classic Bingo! Only this glows! Bring the family out to the bingo family game night where the black lights will be turned on and the music up! Dress up in your best fluorescent clothing and get ready to call BINGO! Cost is $10 for a 10 card pack and $3 for each additional card.
FINCH RUN - FUN RUN & BREWS
Darwin Brewing Company
803 17th Ave W, Bradenton
From 6:30pm to 9:30pm
The Finch Run is a fun run followed by a few good beers at the Darwin Brewing Company Taaproom. The run takes place at 6:30pm starting and ending at the Darwin Taproom in Bradenton. This is a 3.1 mile course taking runners from the brewery entrance down to the beautiful river walk, then ending back at the taproom. All ages, all skill levels welcome. All runners are expected to obey all traffic laws. Be courteous to our neighbors along the route, and most importantly always be safe! There will be a food truck there too from 7pm to 10pm and live music from 7:30pm to 10pm.
LIVE SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK
Cafe in the Park
2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Cafe in the Park is thrilled to present Rebekeh Pulley, a Florida-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music has been describes as jaw dropping, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul. Come out for lovely music, food, weather, and views of Sarasota's most charming little downtown park.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017
6th SEMI ANNUAL FUN FUN
Bearded Clam Restaurant
7150 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
From 8:30am to 4pm
This 6th semi-annual boat and personal watercraft "fun fun" AKA "Poker Run" on Sarasota Bay will be starting at the Bearded Clam and ending at the Bearded Clam. The run will include prizes, raffles, 50/50, food & beverage specials and more! Proceeds raised at the event will benefit Manatee PAL's football and cheerleading programs for the youth in the community.
SELBY'S SPLASHIN' SATURDAYS!
Selby Gardens
900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota
From 10am to 1pm
Come to Selby Gardens for fun water-themed activities, including water slides and games specifically geared for toddlers on up to children 10 years old! Enjoy the cool shade and bay breezes under the banyans and around the lagoon and waterfall of the Ann Goldstein Children's rainforest garden. This event will run every Saturday from June 10th to July 15th. Activities are included with regular paid admission.
MIXONS ANTIQUES, ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
Mixon Farms
2525 27th St. E, Bradenton
From 10am to 3pm
Join the fun shopping handmade crafts and more!
GRAND OPENING FIESTA
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
4808 14th Street West, Bradenton
From 11am to 2am
Welcome to your new addiction! Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Bradenton is now open! To celebrate Fuzzy's is throwing an all day fiesta at their brand spanking new location on 14th Street West. Select tacos are only $1.05! Z105 Suncoast Classic Rock on-air personality, Frank the Tank will be broadcasting live. The first 100 guests will receive a free Fuzzy's t-shirt or tank and swag giveaways will continue throughout the day. Live music will keep the fun going into the night. Come take advantage of the all day happy house featuring beer specials starting at $2.50, $2 glasses of wine, and house margarita starting at $4.29.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER STOP #3
Big Top Brewery
6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota
From 4pm to 8pm
You're not going to want to miss the 3rd tour stop at Big Top Brewery. Another fun stop on the Dog Days of Summer Brewery Tour! Stop at the BRAF table at the front door when you arrive to find out how you can receive the evenings beer specials. There will be a top secret special release beer that night in honor of this special event. Stay for the arty party event: Art, Rhymes, & Beer benefiting Boxer Rescue Angels of Florida.
SUMMER FEST at LANDSIDE
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
6906 14th St W, Bradenton
From 4pm to 10pm
Celebrate summer with Anna Maria Oyster Bar at the first-ever Summer Fest! Enjoy Anna Maria Oyster Bar favorites like fish tacos, Grandma Georgie's chipotle oysters, delicious burgers, signature margaritas, pier beer and more served in street fair atmosphere. Bring the whole family for live music, outdoor games, arts & crafts vendors, and other fun summer activities. Pre purchase your food and beverage tickets in advance to save.
MOONLIGHT MOVIES
Ann Dever Regional Park pool
7001 San Casa Dr, Englewood
From 7pm to 10pm
Fun for the whole family! Swim under the stars and enjoy watching a movie on a giant screen. Movie begins at sunset. Admission is $3 per person.
FST IMPROV
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Join the cast of FST Improv for a show that you help make-up on the spot...literally! Before every show, 12 lucky audience members will be asked to randomly select out of the FST Improv infamous bucket of over 50 games. Those 12 games will comprise the line-up for the night which will feature a unique combination of scenes, sketches and songs selected by you and your peers! Regardless of how the ball bounces, everyone is promised to be a winner on this completely unique night of improvised comedy.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017
33rd ANNUAL GRAND PRIX FUN RUN
Marina Jack: Sarasota Bayfront
2 Marina Plz, Sarasota
From 10am to 4pm
Part of the 33rd Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, enjoy a great day of boating and fun in support of charity! All types of powerboats, leisure craft vessels, jet skis, and personal watercraft are welcome. $20 entry fee includes official event t-shirt and lunch. Shotgun start at 11am. All vessels must return to Marina Jack by 3pm. Award ceremony to follow at 4pm. There will be live music and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.
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 a fun, all-level yoga session in the brewhouse. $15 includes class fee and a beer! Sign up in the taproom ahead of time or the morning of class. Don't forget to bring your own mat!
BRADENTON BLUES BRUNCH
Mattison's Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront Blvd, Suite 120, Bradenton
From 11am to 2pm
Join Mattison's beautiful Bradenton Riverwalk location on the last Sunday of each month for their new series, Bradenton Blues Brunch! Guests will enjoy live music by RJ Howson and the new Mattison's City Grille Brunch menu featuring local and sustainable cuisine. Each month a new band will person, so don't miss ab eat! There is no cover charge for the music, just simply order your brunch and drinks off the menu. Guests must reserve a table!
1st ANNUAL MUSIC FEST
JRs Old Packinghouse Cafe
987 S Packinghouse Rd, Sarasota
From 1pm to 5pm
Rain or shine! Food and beverages from 1pm to 5pm. Doors open at noon. $10 donation. Part of the proceeds go to the firefighters of Sarasota.
PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET
Sarasota Sky
1927 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
From 2pm to 7pm
Come on out to the new Kelly's Live location for some music, shopping, fancy drinks and good times!
1st ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Port Charlotte Beach
4500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
From 2pm to 7pm
1st Annual Caribbean American Heritage Celebration - FREE Family Fun Day! Come celebrate the culture and heritage of the islands. Bring your flags and wear your colors. Great music, games, and prizes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your blanket and chairs. Music by DJprime Tyme, Leslie DaCosta, and Tony Smith Steel Drum Show.
CASUAL FRIDAY FUN ISLAND LOOP
Bicycles International Venice
1744 S Tamiami Trl, Venice
From 5:45pm to 8:45pm
This is a non-sponsored open ride. Bicycles International will be bicycling the Island Loop. Ride takes about an hour and 30 minutes. Make sure you have lights. This is a cruise, no drop social ride, at around 10 - 12 miles per hour. This is open to all, with an optional stop at Brewburgers on the Island for food and drinks at the end.
ROCK ON ENGLEWOOD
Manatee Beans & Brews
4680 Placida Rd Unit I, Englewood
From 6pm to 9pm
Time to rock on Englewood! Bring yourself, friends, kids, and imagination for an evening of rock painting. Event is $3 per person. You will receive six rocks to paint, all supplies provided. You can keep your creations or hide them around Englewood as the group Englewood Rocks does. Regular menu items will be available for purchase including panini sandwiches, fruit smoothies, muffins, cupcakes, Italian soda and coffees. Please RSVP.
BINGLO FAMILY GAME NIGHT
George Mullen Activity Center
4956 City Center Blvd, North Port
From 6:30pm to 8pm
A spin on classic Bingo! Only this glows! Bring the family out to the bingo family game night where the black lights will be turned on and the music up! Dress up in your best fluorescent clothing and get ready to call BINGO! Cost is $10 for a 10 card pack and $3 for each additional card.
FINCH RUN - FUN RUN & BREWS
Darwin Brewing Company
803 17th Ave W, Bradenton
From 6:30pm to 9:30pm
The Finch Run is a fun run followed by a few good beers at the Darwin Brewing Company Taaproom. The run takes place at 6:30pm starting and ending at the Darwin Taproom in Bradenton. This is a 3.1 mile course taking runners from the brewery entrance down to the beautiful river walk, then ending back at the taproom. All ages, all skill levels welcome. All runners are expected to obey all traffic laws. Be courteous to our neighbors along the route, and most importantly always be safe! There will be a food truck there too from 7pm to 10pm and live music from 7:30pm to 10pm.
LIVE SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK
Cafe in the Park
2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Cafe in the Park is thrilled to present Rebekeh Pulley, a Florida-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music has been describes as jaw dropping, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul. Come out for lovely music, food, weather, and views of Sarasota's most charming little downtown park.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017
6th SEMI ANNUAL FUN FUN
Bearded Clam Restaurant
7150 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
From 8:30am to 4pm
This 6th semi-annual boat and personal watercraft "fun fun" AKA "Poker Run" on Sarasota Bay will be starting at the Bearded Clam and ending at the Bearded Clam. The run will include prizes, raffles, 50/50, food & beverage specials and more! Proceeds raised at the event will benefit Manatee PAL's football and cheerleading programs for the youth in the community.
SELBY'S SPLASHIN' SATURDAYS!
Selby Gardens
900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota
From 10am to 1pm
Come to Selby Gardens for fun water-themed activities, including water slides and games specifically geared for toddlers on up to children 10 years old! Enjoy the cool shade and bay breezes under the banyans and around the lagoon and waterfall of the Ann Goldstein Children's rainforest garden. This event will run every Saturday from June 10th to July 15th. Activities are included with regular paid admission.
MIXONS ANTIQUES, ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
Mixon Farms
2525 27th St. E, Bradenton
From 10am to 3pm
Join the fun shopping handmade crafts and more!
GRAND OPENING FIESTA
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
4808 14th Street West, Bradenton
From 11am to 2am
Welcome to your new addiction! Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Bradenton is now open! To celebrate Fuzzy's is throwing an all day fiesta at their brand spanking new location on 14th Street West. Select tacos are only $1.05! Z105 Suncoast Classic Rock on-air personality, Frank the Tank will be broadcasting live. The first 100 guests will receive a free Fuzzy's t-shirt or tank and swag giveaways will continue throughout the day. Live music will keep the fun going into the night. Come take advantage of the all day happy house featuring beer specials starting at $2.50, $2 glasses of wine, and house margarita starting at $4.29.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER STOP #3
Big Top Brewery
6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota
From 4pm to 8pm
You're not going to want to miss the 3rd tour stop at Big Top Brewery. Another fun stop on the Dog Days of Summer Brewery Tour! Stop at the BRAF table at the front door when you arrive to find out how you can receive the evenings beer specials. There will be a top secret special release beer that night in honor of this special event. Stay for the arty party event: Art, Rhymes, & Beer benefiting Boxer Rescue Angels of Florida.
SUMMER FEST at LANDSIDE
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
6906 14th St W, Bradenton
From 4pm to 10pm
Celebrate summer with Anna Maria Oyster Bar at the first-ever Summer Fest! Enjoy Anna Maria Oyster Bar favorites like fish tacos, Grandma Georgie's chipotle oysters, delicious burgers, signature margaritas, pier beer and more served in street fair atmosphere. Bring the whole family for live music, outdoor games, arts & crafts vendors, and other fun summer activities. Pre purchase your food and beverage tickets in advance to save.
MOONLIGHT MOVIES
Ann Dever Regional Park pool
7001 San Casa Dr, Englewood
From 7pm to 10pm
Fun for the whole family! Swim under the stars and enjoy watching a movie on a giant screen. Movie begins at sunset. Admission is $3 per person.
FST IMPROV
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Join the cast of FST Improv for a show that you help make-up on the spot...literally! Before every show, 12 lucky audience members will be asked to randomly select out of the FST Improv infamous bucket of over 50 games. Those 12 games will comprise the line-up for the night which will feature a unique combination of scenes, sketches and songs selected by you and your peers! Regardless of how the ball bounces, everyone is promised to be a winner on this completely unique night of improvised comedy.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017
33rd ANNUAL GRAND PRIX FUN RUN
Marina Jack: Sarasota Bayfront
2 Marina Plz, Sarasota
From 10am to 4pm
Part of the 33rd Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, enjoy a great day of boating and fun in support of charity! All types of powerboats, leisure craft vessels, jet skis, and personal watercraft are welcome. $20 entry fee includes official event t-shirt and lunch. Shotgun start at 11am. All vessels must return to Marina Jack by 3pm. Award ceremony to follow at 4pm. There will be live music and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.
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 a fun, all-level yoga session in the brewhouse. $15 includes class fee and a beer! Sign up in the taproom ahead of time or the morning of class. Don't forget to bring your own mat!
BRADENTON BLUES BRUNCH
Mattison's Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront Blvd, Suite 120, Bradenton
From 11am to 2pm
Join Mattison's beautiful Bradenton Riverwalk location on the last Sunday of each month for their new series, Bradenton Blues Brunch! Guests will enjoy live music by RJ Howson and the new Mattison's City Grille Brunch menu featuring local and sustainable cuisine. Each month a new band will person, so don't miss ab eat! There is no cover charge for the music, just simply order your brunch and drinks off the menu. Guests must reserve a table!
1st ANNUAL MUSIC FEST
JRs Old Packinghouse Cafe
987 S Packinghouse Rd, Sarasota
From 1pm to 5pm
Rain or shine! Food and beverages from 1pm to 5pm. Doors open at noon. $10 donation. Part of the proceeds go to the firefighters of Sarasota.
PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET
Sarasota Sky
1927 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
From 2pm to 7pm
Come on out to the new Kelly's Live location for some music, shopping, fancy drinks and good times!
1st ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Port Charlotte Beach
4500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
From 2pm to 7pm
1st Annual Caribbean American Heritage Celebration - FREE Family Fun Day! Come celebrate the culture and heritage of the islands. Bring your flags and wear your colors. Great music, games, and prizes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your blanket and chairs. Music by DJprime Tyme, Leslie DaCosta, and Tony Smith Steel Drum Show.
