lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota

Music at Hart's Landing / Werlin Park
at 920 John Ringling Causeway
Support Local Musicians
Weekly Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place
at Waterside Place
Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Market | Every Sunday
Weekend Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas
at The Seaside Bar
Brunch specials and entertainment
Sundays at The Bay featuring R.A.D.
at The Oval at The Bay
Enjoy a free performance by R.A.D. at The Bay!
Myakka River Blues Festival
at Snook Haven
Don't miss the LAST Myakka River Blues Festival at the original Snook Haven in Venice on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 11:00AM to 5:00PM
5 Year Anniversary
at Corporate Ladder Brewing Company
It’s hard to believe we’re turning 5! Come celebrate with us and enjoy some brand new drops and old favorites reimagined.
Hermitage Artists and Thinkers Series “Stewing with Zora Howard”
In Pulitzer Prize finalist and Hermitage Fellow Zora Howard’s STEW, it’s too hot and too early for all the drama.
Arts Advocates Member Exhibit – Helena Poto
at Arts Advocates Gallery
Helena Poto's work follows a quote she wrote many years ago: “Life is a continuous line traveling towards the completeness of the last moment.”
Give Back Night: TEAM TONY CANCER FOUNDATION
at 99 Bottles
Give Back Night: TEAM TONY CANCER FOUNDATION

Seeker/Keeper—Observing Culture Through a Documentary Photographer’s Lens
at Sarasota Art Museum
Wayne Eastep will take you on a visual journey to the magnificent places and remarkable people he has photographed.
Give Back Night: FABULOUS ARTS FOUNDATION
at 99 Bottles
Give Back Night: FABULOUS ARTS FOUNDATION
The Radiant Tarot: Pathway to Creativity
at Bookstore1Sarasota
Tony Barnstone will illuminate some of the impulses behind his guidebook, "The Radiant Tarot: Pathway to Creativity."
Improv and More at Florida Studio Theatre with Will Luera
at Florida Studio Theatre
A behind-the-scenes look at the theatre followed by fun improv games and theatre exercises.
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
A two-part at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The Many Languages of Jennifer Croft
at Hermitage Artist Retreat
Hear selections of Croft and Dralyuk’s work and discuss the mercurial art of translation.

Art Talk: Kinsey Robb - Supporting the Visual Art Market in Sarasota
at Arts Advocates Gallery
Learn about Sarasota’s art market and how we can all support the visual arts that are essential to the art ecosystem.
Songs from the Sand: A Hermitage Cabaret
at Waterside Pavilion at Lakewood Ranch
Selections performed by some of Sarasota’s finest talent at one of the area's most beautiful environments
Give Back Night: JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
at 99 Bottles
Give Back Night: JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Dreams: What Condition is Your Condition In?
at Sarasota Art Museum
From ancient cultures to current theories, dreams have been either revered as guidance or prophecy or dismissed as unintelligible scripts we cannot translate.
Navigating Your Florida Garden and Landscaping
at Sarasota Art Museum
Gain gardening ideas and learn about your Florida landscape.

Florida State Dancesport Championships 2023
at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
With 50 years of existence this is the oldest “Open to the World” running ballroom dance competition in the United States.

youth soccer Sarasota
at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC)
youth soccer Sarasota spring soccer season starts April 22, ages 3-14 years old,a ll skill levels welcomed, no tryouts, everyone plays
Pottery on the Wheel (Kids & Beginners welcome!)
at The Artful Giraffe
Unleash your inner potter at the Artful Giraffe in Sarasota! Learn the art of throwing on the wheel with our expert instructors. Private classes are available every day by appointment for ages 6+, and you can bring up to 4 people per class!
MiEN Innovation Event
Contact MiEN Company today for a complete project today! MiEN representatives serve clients around the globe, creating inspired furniture through a blend of smart design, durable materials, and fun.