Sarasota Events & Things to Do
Arts Advocates Luncheon: Arts Advocates Scholarship Winners
at Bird Key Yacht Club
Students will be celebrated during the Arts Advocates general meeting luncheon on May 19, 11:00 a.m., at Bird Key Yacht Club.
Hermitage Poet’s Corner: The Contemporary Word
at Bookstore1
Two incredible writers and Hermitage Fellows come together to read and discuss their evocative work.
ARTIST TALK: Katrina Coombs
at Sarasota Art Museum
Jamaica-based fiber artist Katrina Coombs will speak with Rosie Gordon-Wallace, exhibition guest curator, about her unique use of the fiber medium and the Museum’s new exhibition, "I M(O)ther: Threads of the Maternal Figure".
Arts Advocates Member Exhibit – Isabel Anchin Becker
at Arts Advocates Gallery
Isabel Anchin Becker developed a form of fabric use for pictures after many years of sewing clothing and quilting, and then reading a cloth children’s book to her grandchildren.
SoCo Champs Party
at Evie's Golf Center on Bee Ridge
It's time to celebrate all of our league champions! Come join us May 21st for the 1st post COVID champs party.
Artist Series Concerts: 2 Hot 2 Tango
at Historic Asolo Theater
Distilling the raw energy of a full tango orchestra into intimate duo arrangements, the acclaimed bandoneón-piano duo Ben & Winnie takes audiences on an emotional journey.
3rd Annual 941 Fashion Expo
at Sarasota
Welcome to the world of 941 Fashion! Where talented Designers & Brands come together for a night of runway magic and ALL THINGS FASHION!
“Worlds: A Part” with Pauchi Sasaki and Monica Youn
at Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
Join these two Hermitage Fellows at the cutting edge of their disciplines as they discuss and share work on the grounds of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.
7th Annual SRQ VETS 5k Memorial Hike
at JD Hamel Park
7th Annual 5k Memorial Hike SRQ VETS is hosting the 7th Annual Memorial 5K hike to honor the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice
Memorial Day Weekend - Raffurty’s Bar and Grill
at Raffurty’s Bar and Grill
Be a part of Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy amazing music!
The Come Undone Cabaret: A BURLESQUE REVUE & SPEAKEASY SOIREE
at The Gator Club
On the last Sunday Funday in May, let us foreplay your Memorial Day with CABARET! Come one, come all 'Come Undone's a BURLESQUE & DRAG BALL!
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade with SJC at Sarasota Lanes
at Sarasota Lanes
Join us in Sarasota Memorial Day Parade with SJC!
Sale and Cookout - Memorial Day at Sarasota Salvage
at Sarasota Architectural Salvage
Stop by for Free Food and Drink, Browse the store for AMAZING Memorial Day Deals
Big and Little Chef: Father's Day Edition
at Publix Aprons Cooking School at University Walk
Let's cook up some fun in the kitchen this Father's Day. You and your little chef will put your skills to the test.
Soulful Strings: An Evening of Harp Music
at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Celebrated harpist and Hermitage Fellow Ashley Jackson returns to Sarasota to launch the Ruby E. Crosby Alumni Music Series at the Hermitage.
Freedom Dance Festival - SARASOTA 2022
at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Freedom Dance Festival is the place to express yourself and go beyond your limits.
2022 Dads Day Block Party
at The Mall
The Annual Dad's Day Block Party is returning to The Mall at University Town Center!

AJC's Lunch & Learn
at Michael's On East
AJC's Lunch & Learn
Sarasota Water Lantern Festival
at Nathan Benderson Park
Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
at Starry Night Pavilion at University Town Center
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is now open at Sarasota's Starry Night Pavilion at University Town Center. Featuring more than 300 of Vincent Van Gogh's artwork, this family friendly exhibition takes art lovers into a 3-dimensional world.
Preschool Music Class
at Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance
A fun group class for children ages 4-7. Designed to teach the basics of music, our preschool music class encourages children to discover the world of music through melody, rhythm, and all things musical!