Sarasota: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Sarasota FL

30 September, 2021

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SARASOTA, FL — Wondering what there is to do in the Sarasota area this weekend? Your Sarasota Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Sarasota area: "Artists and Thinkers" with Christopher Burney & Regina Taylor When: Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. What: "Artists and Thinkers" with Christopher Burney & Regina Taylor Thursday, September 30 @ 5pm with Hermitage Curator Christopher Burney (New York Stage and Film) & Hermitage Alumna Regina Taylor (Playwright) Join us online for a deep dive into the creative process! Regis... Learn More German American Society 2021 Octoberfest When: Friday, October 1st at 5:00 p.m. Where: GERMAN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY What: https://germantampa.com/oktobe... Learn More The Downtown Sarasota Alliance presents First Fridays Music with Gustav Viehmeyer When: Friday, October 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Main Street at Five Points Park Roundabout Sarasota, FL What: Come out for free live Gypsy Jazz and Swing with acoustic guitarist Gustav Viehmeyer performing from 6-9 pm.  Bring a chair and partner - there is room to dance! Gustav Viehmeyer is an internationally recognized jazz guitarist and composer. At age 17 and after being invited on st... Learn More 4th Annual Taste of New Orleans When: Friday, October 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, United States What: Truly Valued presents its 4th Annual Taste of New Orleans Benefit Dinner. This event has developed an exceptional reputation of providing guests with an elegant dining experience, along with live entertainment by The Beatdown Band. Proceeds support Truly Valued family-centered... Learn More Featured Event: Peter Kater - In Concert When: Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota What: Join us at UNITY OF SARASOTA where Peter Kater, multi Grammy award-winning pianist will improvise and perform music from his new BEST SELLING albums along with your old favorites! Take turns lying under the piano as he plays just for you. 2 x Grammy Winning/Multi-Platinum sell... Learn More Featured Event: Peter Kater - In Concert (Sara Unity) Warriors on the Water Truck Rally When: Saturday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Phillippi Estate Park What: Warriors on the Water will host a Food Truck Rally in support of local veterans. This family-friendly event will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The event will feature multiple food trucks, kid activities, lawn games, vendors and li... Learn More 26th Annual Downtown Sarasota Fall Craft Festival October 2-3, 2021 When: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Selby Five Points Park What: We are back!  The 26th Annual Downtown Sarasota Fall Craft Festival is happening once again, presented by Howard Alan Events in partnership with the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.  Come see crafters from near and far with their special creations.  The event at Selby Five Points P... Learn More Unity of Sarasota Annual Pet Blessing When: Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota What: The Annual Pet Blessing is an opportunity for us to honor the Divine Creation of All Creatures, Great and Small and to acknowledge our interdependence with them. This year's Annual Pet Blessing will be held at the portico in front of the Sanctuary at Unity of Sarasota. Please ... Learn More Flora and Florida Exhibit When: Saturday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arts Advocates Gallery What: Saturdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m., September 18-October 16, 2021, "Flora and Florida" – A special Arts Advocates member show, "Flora and Florida," featuring the works of Donna Janec Karambelas, runs in conjunction with the Sarasota Colony Artists exhibit and can be viewed during r... Learn More Night of Tantra : 101 When: Saturday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: 7008 S Tamiami Trail What: "A Night of Tantra" is for you if you are interested in learning the basics of this amazing way to express love to yourself and others. Have you always wondered WHAT Tantra actually is? Have you discovered multiple concepts, definitions, and teachings? Have you read about Tant... Learn More Night of Tantra : 101 When: Saturday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: 7008 S Tamiami Trail What: "A Night of Tantra" is for you if you are interested in learning the basics of this amazing way to express love to yourself and others. Have you always wondered WHAT Tantra actually is? Have you discovered multiple concepts, definitions, and teachings? Have you read about Tant... Learn More 26th Annual Downtown Sarasota Fall Craft Festival When: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Selby Five Points Park What: We are back! The 26th Annual Downtown Sarasota Fall Craft Festival is happening once again, presented by Howard Alan Events in partnership with the Downtown Sarasota Alliance. Come see crafters from near and far with their special creations. The event at Selby Five Points P... Learn More Grand Opening of One World Books at Unity of Sarasota When: Sunday, October 3rd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota Bookstore, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34237 What: Step inside this lovely gathering place filled with new and gently used books, unique gifts, jewelry, art prints, greeting cards for all occasions and so much more for your home, heart, and spiritual growth! Come in and stay a while. Store Hours: Sundays 11:30 – 1:30, Wednesda... Learn More Yoga in the Gardens - October When: Monday, October 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus What: Treat yourself to a peaceful mind and body Yoga experience at our beautiful Downtown Sarasota Garden campus. The focus is on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Designed for both beginners and advanced students. Recommended supplies include: water bottle, sunscree... Learn More Introduction to Calligraphy at Historic Spanish Point - 8 Classes When: Monday, October 4th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus What: Add creative flair to correspondence, invitations, art projects, and more with calligraphy! This course offers an introduction to the beginner techniques used to practice making letterforms. Students will learn the tools, materials, how to hold and use the pen, starting with b... Learn More Intermediate & Advanced Watercolor – October When: Tuesday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus What: Polish your painting skills in this watercolor series demonstrating a variety of advanced painting techniques, brushwork, composition, and color mixing strategies. This class is recommended for students with some previous painting experience or anyone looking for freedom to ex... Learn More Arts Advocates Gallery Docent Tour When: Wednesday, October 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Arts Advocates Gallery, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 119, Sarasota, FL 34239 What: For the first time since its founding in 1969, Arts Advocates has its own gallery to display works from its collection of Florida artists. Located in the Siesta Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 119, in Sarasota, the opening exhibit features works by Sarasota Art Colony artis... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Sarasota Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.