Sarasota's Top 10 weekend events, galas, parties and fundraisers
We show you some of the Best Events in Sarasota
From Sarasota Festivals to Celebrations, Music and Parties, from the Quirky to the biggest Block Parties - you will always find something to do in Sarasota!
Please check with each event for updates and changes.
Thu, Apr 19
Whiskey Tasting and Straight Razors
Whiskey, Cigars and Straight Razors! Get a shave or haircut at The Barbershop 941. Indulge in whiskey and cigars with FleekFacials or devour delicious food by Little Chefling Music spun by D.J Fluid

Thu, Apr 19
YPG Spelling Bee
The Gator Club,
1490 Main St
Join the Sarasota Young Professionals for the 3rd Annual YPG Spelling Bee! Enjoy complementary lite bites and a cash bar while rooting for your favorite speller! Interested in participating as a ...

Fri, Apr 20
30th Annual Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon
Municipal Auditorium-Recreation Club,
801 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL
Our Co-Chairs Penny Hill, Sheba Matheu, and Jackie Rogers invite you to join them for the 30th Annual Celebration Luncheon honoring all the Strong, Smart, and Bold leaders in our community! Being the ...

Fri, Apr 20
Out of This World: SFF 20th Anniversary Party
Art Ovation Hotel,
1255 North Palm Ave
Out of This World: SFF 20th Anniversary Celebration Friday, April 20th 8pm- Midnight Art Ovation Hotel Ballroom 1255 North Palm Avenue Downtown Sarasota General Admission $40 Advance // $60 ...

Sat, Apr 21
Closing Day Film: Love Means Zero
Sarasota Opera,
61 N Pineapple Ave
CLOSING DAY FILM: Love Means Zero SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 SATURDAY, APRIL 21 1:30 PM RED CARPET 2:00 PM FILM DOCUMENTARY Directed by JASON KOHN Produced by ...

Sat, Apr 21
Closing Night Film - Above & Beyond Nasa's Journey to Tomorrow
Sarasota Opera,
61 N Pineapple Ave
CLOSING NIGHT FILM - Above & Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 SATURDAY, APRIL 21 5:00 PM RED CARPET 6:00 PM AWARDS & ...

Sat, Apr 21
Gluten Free + Healthy Lifestyles Expo [GFHLX]
Municipal Auditorium-Recreation Club, 801 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL
"Every choice we make is either feeding disease or preventing it." Sticking to a healthful diet, exercise or sleep routine can get exhausting if we constantly feel like we're 'swimming upstream.' ...

Sat, Apr 21
Jeep Beach Warm-Up
Join us for live music and fun at Caddy's on the Point! If you are going to Jeep Beach, this is the perfect warm-up. If you are not able go to Jeep Beach, then this is a mini-dose of beach style ...

Sat, Apr 21
Real Artists at the Sarasota Film Festival
We're taking Real Artists to the Sarasota Film Festival!! Auditorium 8 Before the feature, WHITE RABBIT Real Artists Directed by Cameo Wood (12:00) (Science Fiction) (USA) A young animator is ...

Sat, Apr 21
Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival
Nathan Benderson Park,
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir
What better way to blast off the MLDB series than with a trip to Florida's Gulf Coast? Welcoming both competitive and recreational teams, this new event launches the dragon boat season in ...

Sat, Apr 21
Sarasota Walkathon
Payne Park,
2050 Adams Ln
Sarasota's 38-acre Payne Park offers a beautiful Walkathon location where two and four-legged friends are invited to attend. This family-friendly park - with its circus-themed playground, artistic ...

Sun, Apr 22
Real Artists at the Sarasota Film Festival
We're taking Real Artists to the Sarasota Film Festival!! Auditorium 8 Before the feature, WHITE RABBIT Real Artists Directed by Cameo Wood (12:00) (Science Fiction) (USA) A young animator is ...

Tue, Apr 24
SRQ Jeep Beach Convoy
PDQ, 5484 Lena Rd
Jeep Beach 2018 is held in Daytona FL from April 24th-29th. Registration opens up in January. Mark your calanders! Hotel Details: Atlantic Ocean Palm 3247 S. Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, ...

Sat, Apr 28
ACDC Tribute Band LIVE at BCSK!
Beach Club Siesta Key - 1947,
5151 Ocean Blvd
Join us on April 28th where AC/Duce/C will be rocking the house from 9:30-11:30! AC/Duce/C is a fully costumed AC/DC Tribute Band with authentic 70s amps and vintage Guitars & props! No tickets ...

Sun, Apr 29
Yanni at Sarasota, FL
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trl
Fan Community members have an exclusive ticket pre-sale starting December 13th at 10am (local). Not a member? Join here: http://www.yanni.com/community Special VIP Package Ticket Pre-Sale Starts ...

Thu, May 10
Mandeville Garden Jeep Meet
Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 N Lemon Ave
Join us for our first Jeep meet at Mandeville Beer Garden!??

Sat, May 12
Wrench Party
Please contact us for directions Wrench party!!! Have extra parts or need help installing some new mods? Join us for our monthly wrench party! Bring your own drinks and a dish! Please contact us ...

Fri, Jul 27
1ST Annual Sun N Fun Music Festival
Sun n Fun RV Resort,
7125 Fruitville Rd
We are looking for interest in our 2018 Summer Music Festival. 28 Bands with alcohol packages available for guests staying in the park. All genres will be represented. Food truck, vendors and ...

Sat, Oct 13
Hempfest Florida 2018 - Florida's Medical Marijuana Awareness Festival
Maddox Ranch in Lakeland, Fl.,
2505 W Bella Vista St
Hempfest Florida (formerly Hempfest Tampa) is Florida's Largest Hemp & Medical Marijuana Awareness fest. We debuted in 2016 with over 25k attendees over 2 days.... pre - amendment 2! We are back in ...
