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Old 08-21-2015, 10:55 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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There's a good group of events going on this weekend in and around the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend, including the following:

FRIDAY

Friday Fest -- free music concert at the Van Wezel, 5 - 9 pm, rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs. Food & drink vendors on site. Band will be playing 60's rock classics. Who would have believed back then that one day Jimi Hendrix would be a golden oldie?

YMCA Splash Bash -- free waterpark access to the public 5 - 8 pm, YMCA at 8301 Potter Park Drive.

Live from Downtown Sarasota It's Friday Night & Towles Court Art Walk team up in Towles Court area 6 - 9 pm, free local entertainment, shopping specials.

Music & Movies -- Live music 6:30 pm, movie at 7:30 pm at the South FL Museum in downtown Bradenton. Tickets $7/adults. More info at South Florida Museum | Florida's Gulf Coast History - Paleontology - Archeology


FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show -- Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 10 - 5 pm each day, adults $4.


SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Main & Lemon, 7 am - 1 pm.

Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- NW corner of Beneva & Proctor at Sarasota Co. Tech Institute, 8 am - 1 pm.

Antiques, Arts & Crafts Show -- Mixon Farm's packing house, 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, 10 am - 3 pm.

Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series -- at Benderson Park in Sarasota by University Town Center, 8 am - 4 pm. Free for spectators, participants pay registration fee. Open to adults and children, beginners and pros.

Manasota India Festival -- food, clothing & jewelry, live entertainment all with an India theme. India fashion show. Bradenton Area Convention Center noon - 7 pm. Adults $3. Info at www.manasotaindianfest.com

Sarasota Craft Brew Fest -- big event at Robarts Arena, Sarasota county fairgrounds, 5 - 9 pm. Tickets $35 at the door. Beer & food samples, hand rolled cigars, music.

Back to School Fair -- at the Venice Presbyterian Church, 10 am - 2 pm. Games, food, music and a car show.

Local Car Show -- Bradenton Hooter's parking lot on US41, 6 - 9 pm.


SUNDAY

Suncoast Blues Challenge -- 8 bands competing for a slot at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2016. Ace's Lounge, 4343 Palma Sola Blvd, Bradenton. (Ace's building is a barn that was taken apart and brought down to FL in pieces from TN.) $5 donation at the door, 3 - 9 pm.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- just before sunset at the Siesta Key public beach, everyone welcome.



Enjoy!
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