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Wednesday, Oct 7 25 events

Art

Yoga at The Ringling

Through May 19 · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes Free

Diabetes Support Group – Meets Virtually

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Parkinson’s Support Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Oncology Caregivers Support Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Mobility Support Group of South West Florida

Free

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Art

Joseph’s Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell

Through Nov 27 · The Ringling

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Community

PAWS & PERKS | NETWORKING BREAKFAST

All day

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Music Free

Teach-In with Sarah Towle

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Talks & Classes Free

Tai Chi | Qigong

8 AM–8:45 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

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Art

Your Wednesday Playdate

10 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Community Free

Bible Study

10 AM–11:30 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Outdoors & Sports

The Bird Lady’s Guide to Florida’s Birds: Wading Birds

10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Save Our Seabirds

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Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Wild Sarasota: Bats of Florida

4 PM–5 PM · North Port Public Library · Free

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Art

Bistro Pop-Up Nights

5 PM–7 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Art

Creative Practice – Collage and Sticker Making

5:30 PM · Art Center Sarasota · $15 Member | $20 Nonmember

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Community Free

Bible Study – Zoom Only

5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Art Free

VOTA General Meeting

6:30 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

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Theater Free

Salsa & Sunsets 4th Anniversary Community Celebration

6:30 PM–8:30 PM · The Nest at The Bay Park · Free

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Art Free

Artists Guild General Meeting

6:30 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

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Art Free

Guild Meeting

6:30 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

SAILING

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Ongoing

Theater

LEGACY

Through Oct 18 · Florida Studio Theatre

Theater

Legacy

Through Oct 18 · Florida Studio Theatre

Community

Future Landmarks Series Bundle

Through Oct 20 · 265 S Orange Ave · From $54.8

Theater

LEGACY: Motown and More (Summer Cabaret Series)

Through Oct 24 · Florida Studio Theatre

Community Free

SCARECROW STROLL 2026

Through Oct 31 · Free

Art

Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Through Nov 1 · The Ringling

Art

Lifelong Arts Mixed-Media Printmaking Workshop Series

Through Nov 9 · The Ringling

Art

Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky

Through Nov 15 · The Ringling

Art

Homeschool Third Thursdays

Through Nov 19 · The Ringling

Art

Lifelong Arts Dancing Life: A Creative Movement Series

Through Nov 21 · The Ringling

Art

Joseph’s Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell

Through Nov 27 · The Ringling

Art

Spaciousness: Movement Workshop with LaMichael Leonard

Through Nov 30 · The Ringling

Art

Family Art Making

Through Dec 5 · The Ringling

Art

Community Gallery

Through Dec 9 · The Ringling

Art

Gallery Talks

Through Dec 15 · The Ringling

Art

Uncovering Ca’ d’Zan Tour

Through Dec 28 · The Ringling

Art

Uncovering Ca’ d’Zan Tour

Through Dec 28 · The Ringling

Community

Take Your Choice of Activities at The Paradise Center!

Through Dec 31

Art

The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling

Through Jan 3 · The Ringling

Art

Canvas City

Through Jan 3 · The Ringling

Theater

SAILING (Winter Cabaret Series)

Through Feb 7 · Florida Studio Theatre

Art Free

Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village

Through Feb 20 · Village of the Arts · Free

Art

Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens

Through Apr 4 · The Ringling

Community Free

Anna Maria Community Farmers Market

Through May 25 · Free

Community Free

Bradenton Public Market

Through May 29 · Free

Community Free

Mixon Farms Market

Through May 30 · Free

Community Free

Mixon Farms Market

Through May 30 · Mixon Fruit Farms · Free

Community Free

Coquina Beach Market

Through Jun 30 · Free

Art Free

Bradenton Art Market

Through Oct 30 · Free

Art

Slow Looking Tour

Through Dec 31 · The Ringling

Art

As Earth is to Sky

Through Jan 9 · The Ringling

Thursday, Oct 8 22 events

Music Free

JSantiMusic Presents – Vinyl Release Party! J Santi & The Vital Groove + Jason White

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

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Art

Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Through Oct 9 · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Stop The Bleed Training

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Breast Cancer Network & Education Group

Free

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Art

Looking For Wonder | In-Gallery Workshops

Through Feb 11 · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Hands-Only CPR + AED Training

Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

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Community Free

Shifting Sands-Sanctuary

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Talks & Classes Free

Senior Lifestyle Expo at The Mall at University Town Center

10 AM–2 PM · The Mall at University Town Center · Free

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Talks & Classes

Mysteries to Die For Book Club: “The Invisible Guardian” by Dolores Redondo

11 AM–12 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $22.41

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Music

Golden Groovers: The Music of Carole King

2 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

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Art

Jazz Thursday | Five Points Quintet

5 PM–8 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Music Free

Jazz at SAM

5:30 PM–8 PM · Sarasota Art Museum · Free

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Family

Mote SEA Restorative Yoga

6 PM–7 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $31.5

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

6 PM–7 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

SAILING

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Music

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

8 PM · Yuengling Center

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Friday, Oct 9 17 events

Music Free

The Lee Boys with opener Tony Tyler

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

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Art

Ringling Reflections

Through Jun 11 · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes Free

Venice: Memory Care Café Group

Free

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Art Free

ROAR!

Through Dec 11 · The Ringling · Free

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Art

Uncovering Ca’ d’Zan Tour

Through Dec 28 · The Ringling

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

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Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Talks & Classes Free

Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics

11 AM–12 PM · William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Library · Free

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Family

SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops

2 PM–5 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

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Theater

SAILING

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Music Free

Fall Family Concert: The Conductor’s Magical Book

7 PM · Free

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Music

KAROL G – VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR

7 PM · Raymond James Stadium

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Theater

Free 2-Part Paper Mâché Sun Workshop with Cosmic Art by Ari

7 PM · Senior Friendship Centers

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Movies Free

Special Cinema at The Bay: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

9 PM–11 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

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Theater

Tea4T – drag Open Stage

9 PM–11:30 PM · 925 N Lime Ave · $12.51

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Saturday, Oct 10 25 events

Music Free

Don Soledad Trio presents “Art & Passion”

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

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Art

ArtSELF for Generations

Through Nov 14 · The Ringling

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Art

ArtSELF Wellness Workshops

Through May 8 · The Ringling

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Community Free

Main Street Market Lakewood Ranch

Through Apr 3 · Free

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Music Free

Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

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Family Free

Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival

Through Oct 25 · Free

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Family

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Through Oct 25

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

8 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

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Family Free

Sensory SEA

8:30 AM–9:30 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

9 AM–10 AM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Family

Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups

9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $22.5

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Family

Family Dip Netting

10 AM–11 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $18

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Club Pilates and Big Top Brewing Co.

10 AM–11 AM · 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd · Free

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Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Talks & Classes

Hermitage Saturday Sessions: “Something From Nothing – A Puppetry Workshop”

11 AM–12:30 PM · Hermitage Artist Retreat · $5

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Community

Think Pink: Sip, Shop & Support

12 PM–4 PM · J.McLaughlin

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Family

Environmental Science Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program)

1 PM–2:30 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Community Free

Book Signing @ The Art & Soul Bazaar

2 PM–4 PM · Art Advocate Gallery · Free

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Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

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Theater

SAILING

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

FST Improv Presents: Murder, She Improvised

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Outdoors & Sports

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays: ALDS (Home Game 3, If Necessary)

8 PM · Tropicana Field

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Sunday, Oct 11 11 events

Family

Family Dip Netting

10 AM–11 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $18

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Community Free

Worship Service

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

PINOCCHIO

10 AM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Art Free

Free Second Sundays

11 AM–5 PM · Sarasota Art Museum · Free

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Community Free

Oktoberfest

11 AM–12 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

SAILING

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Outdoors & Sports

TNA Bound for Glory – Tampa

4 PM · Yuengling Center

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Community Free

Park-toberfest at The Bay

5 PM–7 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

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Music

Boz Scaggs

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Community Free

AA / Al-Anon meetings

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Monday, Oct 12 8 events

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice – Breastfeeding & Latch Clinic Support Group

Free

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Music Free

Fogartyville Songwriter Series hosted by Bob Linton featuring Maddie Lin & Zach Regan

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

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Art

Spaciousness: Movement Workshop with LaMichael Leonard

Through Nov 30 · The Ringling

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Cyanotype & Watercolor: Painting with the Sun

9 AM–12 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Mat Pilates at The Bay

6 PM–6:45 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Music

Stick To Your Guns, No Cure, and Vomit Forth in Bradenton

7 PM · Oscura · From $33.53

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

Frank Torchio’s Bobby Darin – That’s All

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Tuesday, Oct 13 15 events

Art

Stroller Tours / Messy art for Babies

Through Dec 8 · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH Sarasota HealthConnection: My Chart 101: Mastering the Basics

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

Gynecological Cancer Patient Support Group – Online Only

Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

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Community Free

Let’s Talk Longboat

3 PM · Longboat Key Town Hall · Free

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Art

Uncorked

5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Community

Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS Extension

5:45 PM–7:45 PM · Calusa Brewing · $7.18

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

6 PM–6:45 PM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

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Theater

SAILING

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Wednesday, Oct 14 16 events

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Stroke Wellness Program

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Tobacco Cessation Program – Quit Tobacco with Group Quit.

Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Talks & Classes Free

Tai Chi | Qigong

8 AM–8:45 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

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Art

Your Wednesday Playdate

10 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Community Free

Bible Study

10 AM–11:30 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Theater

Poetry Book Club: “Mesopotopia” by Anne Waldman

2 PM–3 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $23.53

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Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

5:30 PM

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Community Free

Bible Study Zoom Only

5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Community

2026 CCA Sarasota “Photo All Release Tournament”

Through Oct 17 · Gold Coast Eagle Distributing · From $35

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Community

A Cultural Legacy: Sarasota Performing Arts Center

6 PM–7 PM · 265 S Orange Ave · From $0

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell

6:30 PM–7:30 PM · The Nest at The Bay Park · Free

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Theater

Sophisticated Ladies

7:30 PM · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

Sailing

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Thursday, Oct 15 22 events

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Personal Fall Risk Assessment

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Ostomy Support Group

Free

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Theater

Carrie: The Musical

Through Nov 1 · Manatee Performing Arts Center

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Community Free

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE | BE HAPPY. BE HEALTHY. BE CONNECTED.

All day · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Beginner’s Botanical Watercolor

10 AM–1 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Community Free

Board Meeting

10 AM–12 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Music

Golden Groovers: The Music of The Eagles

2 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Talks & Classes Free

FDACS Website Workshop

2 PM–4 PM · Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library · Free

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Art Free

Opening Reception, The Art Of Jake Fernandez

5 PM–7 PM · ArtCenter Manatee · Free

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Art

Wonder Keynote with Claire Bown

5:30 PM · The Ringling

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Art

Artist Talk with Jorge Blanco

5:30 PM · Art Center Sarasota · $10

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Community

Sound of Style Fashion Show

6 PM–10 PM

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

6 PM–7 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Theater

Bedtime Stories for Academics: An Evening with Talia Argondezzi

6 PM–7 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · From $0

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Movies Free

Cinema at The Bay: Arrival (10th Anniversary)

7 PM–9 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

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Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

7:30 PM

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

Sailing

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Friday, Oct 16 14 events

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice – Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class

Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Little Sprouts Club

6:30 AM–7:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

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Community Free

Moderns that Matter: The Bay Architecture Tour

10 AM–11:30 AM · Chidsey Library Building · Free

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Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Community

Young Modern Exclusive: Umbrella House Tours + Reception

4 PM–7 PM · 1300 Westway Dr · $22.88

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Music Free

FREE All Abilities Dance Workshop: Jazz

5:30 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Free

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Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

5:30 PM

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Talks & Classes

Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: “New Music Under the Old Oak”

5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Hermitage Artist Retreat · $5

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Art

Night of Wonder: Season Kickoff Party

6 PM · The Ringling

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Sunset Series at The Bay | Guided Sunset Paddle

6 PM–7:30 PM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

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Theater

Sailing

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Community

Halloween Costume Exchange, Classic Movies & Snack Party @925!

6:30 PM–10:30 PM · 925 North Lime Ave

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Saturday, Oct 17 25 events

Art

Acquisitions in Photography: 2020–2025

Through May 9 · The Ringling

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Buzzelli Multihull Regatta

Through Oct 18 · Sarasota Sailing Squadron · Free

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Community Free

30th Anniversary Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

Through Oct 18 · 5 Points Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Goth Garden Terrarium

6:30 AM–8 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

8 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

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Community Free

Keep Sarasota Beautiful – Ringling Blvd Road Clean-up

9 AM–10 AM · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

9 AM–10 AM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell

10:30 AM–11:30 AM · The Nest at The Bay Park · Free

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Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Art

Opening Day Talk: Chie Fueki

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Community Free

Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village

11 AM–4 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

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Art

Opening Day Talk: Judy Glickman Lauder

1 PM–2 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Community Free

Boo! at The Bay | Family Halloween Celebration

5 PM–7:45 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Theater

0-99 Closing Reception | Panel – Artists Talk Back

5 PM–9 PM · 925 N Lime Ave · $0

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Theater

Sailing

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Family

Sharktoberfest

7 PM–11 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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Music

Take 6

7 PM–9:30 PM · The Venue · Tickets required

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Music

Suncoast Credit Union “Juntos y con Ritmo”

7 PM · Yuengling Center

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Outdoors & Sports

South Florida Bulls Football vs. Kent State University Golden Flashes Football

7 PM · Raymond James Stadium

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Music

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

7:30 PM

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Theater

FST Improv Presents: Murder, She Improvised

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Sunday, Oct 18 8 events

Community Free

Worship Service

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

PINOCCHIO

10 AM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Outdoors & Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers V Pittsburgh Steelers

1 PM · Raymond James Stadium

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

SAILING

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Music Free

Sundays at The Bay featuring Shelby Sol

6 PM–7 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

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Music

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Community Free

AA / Al-Anon meetings

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Monday, Oct 19 21 events

Art

Ringling by the Bay

Through Apr 19 · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Stroke Social Event

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mini Melodies

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice HealthConnection: Respiratory Network & Education Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice – Breastfeeding & Latch Clinic Support Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Spine Pre-Operative Education

Free

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Talks & Classes

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Butterflies

8:30 AM–9:30 AM · UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County · $0

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Theater

Art Workshop: “Pieces of Me” Self-Exploration Collage w/ Ari

10 AM–12 PM · Senior Friendship Centers · $0

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Talks & Classes Free

Demonstration Garden Tour: Twin Lakes Park

10 AM–12 PM · UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County · Free

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Art

Chat with a Conservator

11 AM · The Ringling

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Talks & Classes

Short & Satisfying Book Club: “Businessmen As Lovers” by Rosemary Tonks

11 AM–12 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $20.11

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Community Free

Book Club- Blue Dolphin (LBK)

12 PM–1 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Art

Curator’s Tour | Presence

1 PM–2 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Music

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage

1:30 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Talks & Classes

Best of the Backlist Book Club: “The Tenth Man” by Graham Greene

2 PM–3 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $21.28

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Art Free

Juror Critique with Danny Canton

4 PM · Art Center Sarasota · Free

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Music Free

Jazz Jam SRQ

5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Selby Library · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Mat Pilates at The Bay

6 PM–6:45 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Family Free

Mote’s Trivia Night at Florida Keys Brewing Company

7:30 PM–9:30 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · Free

+ Cal

Music

Rebecca Richardson Quartet – MNJC

7:30 PM–9:30 PM · John C. Court Cabaret · Tickets required

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 20 22 events

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Tai Chi-Inspired Group Exercise

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice HealthConnection: MyChart 101: Mastering the Basics

Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Hands Only CPR/AED Training

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Key Town Hall · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (all levels welcome)

11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Art

Art at Noon | Christopher Jones

12 PM–1 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Tranquil Tuesdays

1:15 PM–2:15 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Family

Homeschool Days

1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

+ Cal

Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

+ Cal

Theater

The Script Society Reads “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”

4 PM–6 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $25.78

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

EcoWalk: Nature Immersion

5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Celery Fields · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Travel Trivia Club

6 PM–8 PM · Expedia Cruises-Air, Land & Sea Vacations · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Sunset Series at The Bay | Sunset Mindful Walk

6 PM–7 PM · The Nest at The Bay · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

6 PM–6:45 PM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

+ Cal

Theater

Sailing

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Community

Rooted in the Future: Phase Two of Selby Gardens’ Master Plan

6 PM–7 PM · 265 S Orange Ave · From $0

+ Cal

Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Art

Yoga at The Ringling

Through May 19 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Diabetes Support Group – Meets Virtually

Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Theater

LEGACY

Through Oct 18 · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Parkinson’s Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Oncology Caregivers Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Theater

Legacy

Through Oct 18 · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Mobility Support Group of South West Florida

Free

+ Cal

Art

Joseph’s Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell

Through Nov 27 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community

Future Landmarks Series Bundle

Through Oct 20 · 265 S Orange Ave · From $54.8

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Community

PAWS & PERKS | NETWORKING BREAKFAST

All day

+ Cal

Music Free

Teach-In with Sarah Towle

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Theater

LEGACY: Motown and More (Summer Cabaret Series)

Through Oct 24 · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Tai Chi | Qigong

8 AM–8:45 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community Free

SCARECROW STROLL 2026

Through Oct 31 · Free

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Art

Your Wednesday Playdate

10 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Community Free

Bible Study

10 AM–11:30 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Through Nov 1 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Outdoors & Sports

The Bird Lady’s Guide to Florida’s Birds: Wading Birds

10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Save Our Seabirds

+ Cal

Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Lifelong Arts Mixed-Media Printmaking Workshop Series

Through Nov 9 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Wild Sarasota: Bats of Florida

4 PM–5 PM · North Port Public Library · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky

Through Nov 15 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Art

Bistro Pop-Up Nights

5 PM–7 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Art

Creative Practice – Collage and Sticker Making

5:30 PM · Art Center Sarasota · $15 Member | $20 Nonmember

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Homeschool Third Thursdays

Through Nov 19 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Community Free

Bible Study – Zoom Only

5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Art Free

VOTA General Meeting

6:30 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Lifelong Arts Dancing Life: A Creative Movement Series

Through Nov 21 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Theater Free

Salsa & Sunsets 4th Anniversary Community Celebration

6:30 PM–8:30 PM · The Nest at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Art Free

Artists Guild General Meeting

6:30 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Joseph’s Coat: Skyspace by James Turrell

Through Nov 27 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Art Free

Guild Meeting

6:30 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

+ Cal

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Spaciousness: Movement Workshop with LaMichael Leonard

Through Nov 30 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 7

Theater

SAILING

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Music Free

JSantiMusic Presents – Vinyl Release Party! J Santi & The Vital Groove + Jason White

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Family Art Making

Through Dec 5 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Art

Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Through Oct 9 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Stop The Bleed Training

Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Community Gallery

Through Dec 9 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Gallery Talks

Through Dec 15 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Breast Cancer Network & Education Group

Free

+ Cal

Art

Looking For Wonder | In-Gallery Workshops

Through Feb 11 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Uncovering Ca’ d’Zan Tour

Through Dec 28 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Hands-Only CPR + AED Training

Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Uncovering Ca’ d’Zan Tour

Through Dec 28 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Community Free

Shifting Sands-Sanctuary

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Senior Lifestyle Expo at The Mall at University Town Center

10 AM–2 PM · The Mall at University Town Center · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community

Take Your Choice of Activities at The Paradise Center!

Through Dec 31

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Talks & Classes

Mysteries to Die For Book Club: “The Invisible Guardian” by Dolores Redondo

11 AM–12 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $22.41

+ Cal

Music

Golden Groovers: The Music of Carole King

2 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

The Art of Care: Conservation at The Ringling

Through Jan 3 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

+ Cal

Art

Jazz Thursday | Five Points Quintet

5 PM–8 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Canvas City

Through Jan 3 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Music Free

Jazz at SAM

5:30 PM–8 PM · Sarasota Art Museum · Free

+ Cal

Family

Mote SEA Restorative Yoga

6 PM–7 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $31.5

+ Cal

Ongoing

Theater

SAILING (Winter Cabaret Series)

Through Feb 7 · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

6 PM–7 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art Free

Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village

Through Feb 20 · Village of the Arts · Free

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Theater

SAILING

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens

Through Apr 4 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 8

Music

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

8 PM · Yuengling Center

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Music Free

The Lee Boys with opener Tony Tyler

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community Free

Anna Maria Community Farmers Market

Through May 25 · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Art

Ringling Reflections

Through Jun 11 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Venice: Memory Care Café Group

Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community Free

Bradenton Public Market

Through May 29 · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Art Free

ROAR!

Through Dec 11 · The Ringling · Free

+ Cal

Art

Uncovering Ca’ d’Zan Tour

Through Dec 28 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community Free

Mixon Farms Market

Through May 30 · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community Free

Mixon Farms Market

Through May 30 · Mixon Fruit Farms · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Talks & Classes Free

Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics

11 AM–12 PM · William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Library · Free

+ Cal

Family

SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops

2 PM–5 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

+ Cal

Ongoing

Community Free

Coquina Beach Market

Through Jun 30 · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art Free

Bradenton Art Market

Through Oct 30 · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Theater

SAILING

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Music Free

Fall Family Concert: The Conductor’s Magical Book

7 PM · Free

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

Slow Looking Tour

Through Dec 31 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Music

KAROL G – VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR

7 PM · Raymond James Stadium

+ Cal

Theater

Free 2-Part Paper Mâché Sun Workshop with Cosmic Art by Ari

7 PM · Senior Friendship Centers

+ Cal

Ongoing

Art

As Earth is to Sky

Through Jan 9 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 9

Movies Free

Special Cinema at The Bay: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

9 PM–11 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

+ Cal

Theater

Tea4T – drag Open Stage

9 PM–11:30 PM · 925 N Lime Ave · $12.51

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Music Free

Don Soledad Trio presents “Art & Passion”

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Art

ArtSELF for Generations

Through Nov 14 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Art

ArtSELF Wellness Workshops

Through May 8 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Community Free

Main Street Market Lakewood Ranch

Through Apr 3 · Free

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Music Free

Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

+ Cal

Family Free

Dakin Dairy Farms 3rd Annual Harvest Festival

Through Oct 25 · Free

+ Cal

Family

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Through Oct 25

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

8 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

+ Cal

Family Free

Sensory SEA

8:30 AM–9:30 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · Free

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

9 AM–10 AM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Family

Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups

9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $22.5

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Family

Family Dip Netting

10 AM–11 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $18

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Club Pilates and Big Top Brewing Co.

10 AM–11 AM · 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd · Free

+ Cal

Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Talks & Classes

Hermitage Saturday Sessions: “Something From Nothing – A Puppetry Workshop”

11 AM–12:30 PM · Hermitage Artist Retreat · $5

+ Cal

Community

Think Pink: Sip, Shop & Support

12 PM–4 PM · J.McLaughlin

+ Cal

Family

Environmental Science Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program)

1 PM–2:30 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Community Free

Book Signing @ The Art & Soul Bazaar

2 PM–4 PM · Art Advocate Gallery · Free

+ Cal

Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 10

Theater

SAILING

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Theater

FST Improv Presents: Murder, She Improvised

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays: ALDS (Home Game 3, If Necessary)

8 PM · Tropicana Field

+ Cal

Sunday, Oct 11

Family

Family Dip Netting

10 AM–11 AM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · From $18

+ Cal

Community Free

Worship Service

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Theater

PINOCCHIO

10 AM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Sunday, Oct 11

Art Free

Free Second Sundays

11 AM–5 PM · Sarasota Art Museum · Free

+ Cal

Community Free

Oktoberfest

11 AM–12 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Sunday, Oct 11

Theater

SAILING

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports

TNA Bound for Glory – Tampa

4 PM · Yuengling Center

+ Cal

Community Free

Park-toberfest at The Bay

5 PM–7 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

+ Cal

Sunday, Oct 11

Music

Boz Scaggs

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

+ Cal

Community Free

AA / Al-Anon meetings

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Monday, Oct 12

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice – Breastfeeding & Latch Clinic Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Monday, Oct 12

Music Free

Fogartyville Songwriter Series hosted by Bob Linton featuring Maddie Lin & Zach Regan

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · Free

+ Cal

Art

Spaciousness: Movement Workshop with LaMichael Leonard

Through Nov 30 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Cyanotype & Watercolor: Painting with the Sun

9 AM–12 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Monday, Oct 12

Outdoors & Sports Free

Mat Pilates at The Bay

6 PM–6:45 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Music

Stick To Your Guns, No Cure, and Vomit Forth in Bradenton

7 PM · Oscura · From $33.53

+ Cal

Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Monday, Oct 12

Theater

Frank Torchio’s Bobby Darin – That’s All

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 13

Art

Stroller Tours / Messy art for Babies

Through Dec 8 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH Sarasota HealthConnection: My Chart 101: Mastering the Basics

Free

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 13

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group

Free

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 13

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Gynecological Cancer Patient Support Group – Online Only

Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 13

Community Free

Let’s Talk Longboat

3 PM · Longboat Key Town Hall · Free

+ Cal

Art

Uncorked

5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Community

Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS Extension

5:45 PM–7:45 PM · Calusa Brewing · $7.18

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 13

Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

6 PM–6:45 PM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

+ Cal

Theater

SAILING

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 13

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 14

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Stroke Wellness Program

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Tobacco Cessation Program – Quit Tobacco with Group Quit.

Free

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 14

Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

Tai Chi | Qigong

8 AM–8:45 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

+ Cal

Art

Your Wednesday Playdate

10 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 14

Community Free

Bible Study

10 AM–11:30 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Theater

Poetry Book Club: “Mesopotopia” by Anne Waldman

2 PM–3 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $23.53

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 14

Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

5:30 PM

+ Cal

Community Free

Bible Study Zoom Only

5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Community

2026 CCA Sarasota “Photo All Release Tournament”

Through Oct 17 · Gold Coast Eagle Distributing · From $35

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 14

Community

A Cultural Legacy: Sarasota Performing Arts Center

6 PM–7 PM · 265 S Orange Ave · From $0

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell

6:30 PM–7:30 PM · The Nest at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Theater

Sophisticated Ladies

7:30 PM · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

+ Cal

Wednesday, Oct 14

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Theater

Sailing

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Personal Fall Risk Assessment

Free

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Ostomy Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Theater

Carrie: The Musical

Through Nov 1 · Manatee Performing Arts Center

+ Cal

Community Free

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE | BE HAPPY. BE HEALTHY. BE CONNECTED.

All day · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Outdoors & Sports Free

Beginner’s Botanical Watercolor

10 AM–1 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Community Free

Board Meeting

10 AM–12 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Music

Golden Groovers: The Music of The Eagles

2 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Talks & Classes Free

FDACS Website Workshop

2 PM–4 PM · Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library · Free

+ Cal

Art Free

Opening Reception, The Art Of Jake Fernandez

5 PM–7 PM · ArtCenter Manatee · Free

+ Cal

Art

Wonder Keynote with Claire Bown

5:30 PM · The Ringling

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Art

Artist Talk with Jorge Blanco

5:30 PM · Art Center Sarasota · $10

+ Cal

Community

Sound of Style Fashion Show

6 PM–10 PM

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

6 PM–7 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Theater

Bedtime Stories for Academics: An Evening with Talia Argondezzi

6 PM–7 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · From $0

+ Cal

Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

+ Cal

Movies Free

Cinema at The Bay: Arrival (10th Anniversary)

7 PM–9 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

+ Cal

Thursday, Oct 15

Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

7:30 PM

+ Cal

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Theater

Sailing

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 16

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice – Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class

Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Little Sprouts Club

6:30 AM–7:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 16

Community Free

Moderns that Matter: The Bay Architecture Tour

10 AM–11:30 AM · Chidsey Library Building · Free

+ Cal

Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

+ Cal

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 16

Community

Young Modern Exclusive: Umbrella House Tours + Reception

4 PM–7 PM · 1300 Westway Dr · $22.88

+ Cal

Music Free

FREE All Abilities Dance Workshop: Jazz

5:30 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall · Free

+ Cal

Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

5:30 PM

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 16

Talks & Classes

Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: “New Music Under the Old Oak”

5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Hermitage Artist Retreat · $5

+ Cal

Art

Night of Wonder: Season Kickoff Party

6 PM · The Ringling

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Sunset Series at The Bay | Guided Sunset Paddle

6 PM–7:30 PM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

+ Cal

Friday, Oct 16

Theater

Sailing

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

+ Cal

Community

Halloween Costume Exchange, Classic Movies & Snack Party @925!

6:30 PM–10:30 PM · 925 North Lime Ave

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 17

Art

Acquisitions in Photography: 2020–2025

Through May 9 · The Ringling

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 17

Outdoors & Sports Free

Buzzelli Multihull Regatta

Through Oct 18 · Sarasota Sailing Squadron · Free

+ Cal

Community Free

30th Anniversary Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

Through Oct 18 · 5 Points Park · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga in the Gardens

5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Saturday, Oct 17

Outdoors & Sports Free

Goth Garden Terrarium

6:30 AM–8 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

8 AM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

+ Cal

Community Free

Keep Sarasota Beautiful – Ringling Blvd Road Clean-up

9 AM–10 AM · Free

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Saturday, Oct 17

Outdoors & Sports Free

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

9 AM–11 AM · Kayak Launch at The Bay Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

9 AM–10 AM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Dance at The Bay: Zumba with Yaël Campbell

10:30 AM–11:30 AM · The Nest at The Bay Park · Free

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Saturday, Oct 17

Art

Highlights Tour

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Art

Opening Day Talk: Chie Fueki

11 AM–12 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Community Free

Third Saturday Market – Shop the Village

11 AM–4 PM · Village of the Arts · Free

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Saturday, Oct 17

Art

Opening Day Talk: Judy Glickman Lauder

1 PM–2 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Community Free

Boo! at The Bay | Family Halloween Celebration

5 PM–7:45 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Saturday, Oct 17

Theater

0-99 Closing Reception | Panel – Artists Talk Back

5 PM–9 PM · 925 N Lime Ave · $0

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Theater

Sailing

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Family

Sharktoberfest

7 PM–11 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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Saturday, Oct 17

Music

Take 6

7 PM–9:30 PM · The Venue · Tickets required

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Music

Suncoast Credit Union “Juntos y con Ritmo”

7 PM · Yuengling Center

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Outdoors & Sports

South Florida Bulls Football vs. Kent State University Golden Flashes Football

7 PM · Raymond James Stadium

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Saturday, Oct 17

Music

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Music

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

7:30 PM

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Theater

FST Improv Presents: Murder, She Improvised

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Sunday, Oct 18

Community Free

Worship Service

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

PINOCCHIO

10 AM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Outdoors & Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers V Pittsburgh Steelers

1 PM · Raymond James Stadium

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Sunday, Oct 18

Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Theater

SAILING

2 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Music Free

Sundays at The Bay featuring Shelby Sol

6 PM–7 PM · The Oval at The Bay · Free

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Sunday, Oct 18

Music

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Community Free

AA / Al-Anon meetings

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Monday, Oct 19

Art

Ringling by the Bay

Through Apr 19 · The Ringling

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Monday, Oct 19

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Stroke Social Event

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mini Melodies

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice HealthConnection: Respiratory Network & Education Group

Free

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Monday, Oct 19

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice – Breastfeeding & Latch Clinic Support Group

Free

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Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Spine Pre-Operative Education

Free

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Talks & Classes

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Butterflies

8:30 AM–9:30 AM · UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County · $0

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Monday, Oct 19

Theater

Art Workshop: “Pieces of Me” Self-Exploration Collage w/ Ari

10 AM–12 PM · Senior Friendship Centers · $0

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Talks & Classes Free

Demonstration Garden Tour: Twin Lakes Park

10 AM–12 PM · UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County · Free

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Art

Chat with a Conservator

11 AM · The Ringling

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Monday, Oct 19

Talks & Classes

Short & Satisfying Book Club: “Businessmen As Lovers” by Rosemary Tonks

11 AM–12 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $20.11

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Community Free

Book Club- Blue Dolphin (LBK)

12 PM–1 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Art

Curator’s Tour | Presence

1 PM–2 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Monday, Oct 19

Music

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage

1:30 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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Talks & Classes

Best of the Backlist Book Club: “The Tenth Man” by Graham Greene

2 PM–3 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $21.28

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Art Free

Juror Critique with Danny Canton

4 PM · Art Center Sarasota · Free

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Monday, Oct 19

Music Free

Jazz Jam SRQ

5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Selby Library · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Mat Pilates at The Bay

6 PM–6:45 PM · Common Ground at The Bay Park · Free

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Monday, Oct 19

Family Free

Mote’s Trivia Night at Florida Keys Brewing Company

7:30 PM–9:30 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium · Free

+ Cal

Music

Rebecca Richardson Quartet – MNJC

7:30 PM–9:30 PM · John C. Court Cabaret · Tickets required

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Tai Chi-Inspired Group Exercise

Free

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota HealthConnection: Mom-Baby Support Group

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice Health Connection: Pet Paws

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota: Thrive 55+ CONNECT Group

Free

+ Cal

Tuesday, Oct 20

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Sarasota Latch Clinic

Free

+ Cal

Talks & Classes Free

SMH-Venice HealthConnection: MyChart 101: Mastering the Basics

Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

The Y: Primetime+

7:30 AM–8:15 AM · Sunset Deck at The Bay Park · Free

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Talks & Classes Free

Hands Only CPR/AED Training

10 AM–11 AM · Longboat Key Town Hall · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (all levels welcome)

11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Art

Art at Noon | Christopher Jones

12 PM–1 PM · Sarasota Art Museum

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Outdoors & Sports Free

Tranquil Tuesdays

1:15 PM–2:15 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus · Free

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Family

Homeschool Days

1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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Dining

Taste of Downtown Sarasota-Guided History & Food Walking Tour

3:30 PM–7 PM · Downtown Sarasota FL-State St public parking garage (check in location) · $117.65

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Theater

The Script Society Reads “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”

4 PM–6 PM · Bookstore1Sarasota · $25.78

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Talks & Classes Free

EcoWalk: Nature Immersion

5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Celery Fields · Free

+ Cal

Outdoors & Sports Free

Travel Trivia Club

6 PM–8 PM · Expedia Cruises-Air, Land & Sea Vacations · Free

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Outdoors & Sports Free

Sunset Series at The Bay | Sunset Mindful Walk

6 PM–7 PM · The Nest at The Bay · Free

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Outdoors & Sports Free

Bootcamp

6 PM–6:45 PM · Bayfront Community Center (Bay Park Conservancy) · Free

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Theater

Sailing

6 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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Tuesday, Oct 20

Community

Rooted in the Future: Phase Two of Selby Gardens’ Master Plan

6 PM–7 PM · 265 S Orange Ave · From $0

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Community Free

AA meeting

7 PM–8 PM · Longboat Island Chapel · Free

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Theater

LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE

7:30 PM · Florida Studio Theatre

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