Can you believe that its already Fall? Knock out September with a bang and enjoy some of these fun events this weekend.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
2017 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS
NATHAN BENDERSON PARK
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
Event runs from Sept 23rd to Oct 1st
From September 23 – October 1, 2017, the World Rowing Championships, an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation), will be held at Nathan Benderson Park, a Grade A course in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, “Where world class athletes come to compete.” In the 48 years of the event’s existence, the United States has hosted only one other World Championships, in 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This nine day event is held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer. In non-Olympic years, it is the highlight of the international rowing calendar. Rowing takes place in 21 different boat classes for both men and women. Our goal is to attract athletes, family, friends and fans from around the United States and the world, to attend this world-class event, and grow the following of rowing in the US. For more information, please visit WRCH2017.com
WEEKLY WINE TASTING
CHEERS TO WINE
8225 Natures Way, Unit 111, Bradenton
From 6pm to 8pm
Join Cheers to Wine this week for their weekly wine tasting. $5 per person ~ Club members free.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
CAFE IN THE PARK
2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Greetings to all cafe and music fans. Join us this Friday Night for our concert event. Rain or Shine. Dinner and Drinks begin at 6:00 PM. This week’s music series we warmly back Hot Club of SRQ – Florida’s finest Duo. Hot Club of SRQ Duo plays Gypsy Jazz that is deeply rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. This music simply swings and is full of beauty and romance! Emulating a style of what the French call “Jazz Manouche” and “Le Jazz Hot” in the style of Sinti virtuosos and the “Quintette du Hot Club de France” circa 1934-1948.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 30, 2017
BEACH YOGA & MANTRA FOR PEACE
THRIVE BEACH YOGA
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria
Starts at 8:30am
Join Erin Saturday September 30th and Sunday October 1st for a blissful beach yoga practice followed by 15 minutes of Mantra and Meditation. The intention is to wash away the stress left over from Irma and deactivate the deep live that lives in each one of us. This event is BY DONATION.
BACKPACKING 101
MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota
From 9am to 5pm
Are you interested in backpacking but don’t know where to start? This is the course for you. This course is designed for adventurers like you that enjoy the outdoors and wish to spend more time in the wilderness but are not sure of what to do. Click on the link to sign up for this course and check out their other events.
SATURDAY MORNING BEACH BOOT CAMP
COQUINA BEACH PARK
2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach
Starts at 7:30am
FUN FEST
HAROLD AVE REC CENTER
23400 Harold Ave, Port Charlotte
From 10am to 2pm
FUN FEST – A fun-filled day for the whole family.
FREE: parking, admission, activities, games, and more!
Food trucks, Bicycle Rodeo Safety Course & Free Helmets, Touch-A-Truck from Public Works and Fire/EMS, Laser Tag, Bounce Houses, Booths and Exhibits, Rock Painting, Florida Child ID program, Demos, and MORE! For info call 941-833-4003
FOOD TRUCK BATTLE
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAIR
2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte
From 11am to 7pm
CASH PRIZES: Vote for your favorite Food Truck by purchasing People’s Choice raffle ticket for $1 and casting your vote. Proceeds will be divided with the winners of food trucks and raffle drawing.YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN. Food Truck Battle, Live music, Free Admission, Parking $5. No coolers or open containers. Please no pets. Bring your chairs and enjoy the day. Beer, Coca-Cola Products, and water for purchase. Vote for your favorite Food Truck.
4TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN
SARASOTA OPERA
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota
From 1pm to 4pm
Now in its fourth year, this established Sarasota tradition will bring you onto the Sarasota Opera House main stage where your favorite downtown restaurants will be showcasing their tasty dishes paired with fine wines, assorted beers and specialty cocktails. Proceeds from this event benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera who will perform during the event. Come to mix & mingle, sample tasty bites, and have a drink with us to celebrate the end of summer in Sarasota!
ROCKtoberfest
DARWIN BREWING COMPANY
803 17th Ave W, Bradenton
From 4pm to 10pm
Your home for live, local music – Darwin Brewing Company – is bringing you a traditional German Oktoberfest celebrating that will ROCK your face off. Live music by Hail Dale, Band of Sorrows, and Matt Burke set the backdrop for this beer bash honoring DBC Brewmaster Jorge Rosabal’s German brewing education. Food trucks on site (full line-up list below) with fun and games for the whole family. Bring the pups, too! Start practicing your German drinking songs, line up your crew, and get ready to ROCK!
PIONEER HOMESTEAD PARTY
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
337 N Tamiami Trl, Osprey
From 6pm to 8pm
Join us and help celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the Webb family’s homestead at Historic Spanish Point. Historic Spanish Point Members $15 each, Non-Members $20 each. Music by Dennis Brock. Food from Green Apple Catering Beer & Wine Cash Bar. 6:45 pm Welcome and Program by John McCarthy. RSVP required with payment. Please call # b966-5214 to reserve your spot today
BEEHIVE: THE 60’s MUSICAL
VENICE THEATRE
140 Tampa Ave W, Venice
Starts at 8pm
Hurricane Irma is no match for the six strong-voiced women who will kick off Venice Theatre’s 2017-2018 Stage II Season!! Beehive: The 60’s Musical, which celebrates women and songs of the ’60s, opens next week! Use the code: “community” when purchasing tickets for the first week of performances (9/28-10/5) to get 2-for-1 discount.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MERMAID DAY 5K
KEN THOMPSON PARK
1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
From 7am to 10am
The 4th Annual International Mermaid Day run in Sarasota is happening on October 1st! Meet at City Island Park down by Mote Marine. Scenic run from there to Lido beach and back for some mermaid fun!! Every year is an epic event. Custom medal and custom bib included. This event is for everyone, all ages. Merman also welcome! livelifemakewaves.com
SIESTA KEY FARMERS MARKET
SIESTA KEY
5114 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
From 8am to 1pm
MALL AT UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER
140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota
From 10am to 11am
