This Week's Events In Sarasota Area

Sarasota FL

13 December, 2021

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SARASOTA, FL — Looking for things to do in the Sarasota area this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in Sarasota. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a barbecue, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Sarasota area: Charter Review Committee Meeting - City of Sarasota When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Sarasota Learn More VHS Jazz Band Winter Concert - Sarasota County Schools When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County Schools What: Event listing from Sarasota County Schools: Monday, December 13 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMVenice Performing Arts Center at VHSCost: FreeContact: David Wing, and 941-488-6726 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event d... Learn More December 13 - Ambition, Naivety, and Insanity: A Florida Big Year When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota Audubon Society What: Event listing from Sarasota Audubon Society: Monday, December 13 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMDecember 13 – Ambition, Naivety, and Insanity: A Florida Big Year. In 2020, and Birder/naturalists Natasza Fontaine and Robert Gundy worked together to break the 2019 Florida Big Year record of... Learn More NPHS Symphonic and Concert Band Concert When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Venice Shrine Club Combined Kops, Nobles and Ladies Christmas Lunch When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Venice Shrine Club, 91 South Auburn Road, Venice, Florida, 34292, United States What: This combined Christmas lunch will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of this coming month, December 14th, starting with social hour at 11AM, 91 S. Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292! ALL SHRINERS AND THEIR LADIES IN THE AREA ARE WELCOME! Category: Community | Local / Community Time: 11:0... Learn More Patrick's 1481 Celebrates 36 Years! When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1481 Main StWhat: Join us Tuesday, December 14th to celebrate Patrick's 36th Anniversary!!   View menu:  www.patricks1481.comHappy Hour ALL DAY! Learn More Foster Care Information Meeting – Northwest Region – Circuit 2 & 14 When: Tuesday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: FBCH I One More Child SarasotaLearn More SMA Board of Directors Meeting - Sarasota Military Academy When: Tuesday, December 14th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Sarasota Military Academy Learn More Holiday Gift Market When: Tuesday, December 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mellow Mushroom Sarasota What: Join us for a festive night market and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your good list. This event benefit's Streets of Paradise. Unique Gifts.Artisan Vendors.Gift Wrapping Station.Holiday Drink Specials.RafflesSilent AuctionPrizes Interested vendors email:Paige.Soper@oa... Learn More December Creation Station Wood Craft When: Tuesday, December 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gulf Gate Public LibraryLearn More NPHS Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Concert When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County Schools Learn More VHS Concert Bands Winter Concert - Sarasota County Schools When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County Schools Learn More Kiltie Winter Band Concert - Sarasota County Schools When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Fort Walton Beach, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 740 Beal Pkwy NW What: Hey Fort Walton Beach!Only 3 days left!!!Until this Wednesday, 12/15/21, you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizz... Learn More Sarasota, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 300 N CATTLEMEN RD Sarasota, FL What: Hey Sarasota!Only 3 days left!!!Until this Wednesday, 12/15/21, you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Me... Learn More French Conversation Group - Gulf Gate Public Library When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gulf Gate Public Library Learn More The Art of Butterflies – Special Seasonal Workshop When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus What: Explore Sarasota County's only Butterfly House through an artistic lens. Students will receive a brief natural history lecture introducing Florida's native butterflies: why they are unique, their role in the ecosystem, and conservation strategies. After, students will learn p... Learn More Holiday Concert: Beginning Band - Sarasota County Schools When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Lipsync Challenge (30 Eagle Pts to watch) When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sarasota Military AcademyLearn More Celery Fields Walks: Third Thursdays When: Thursday, December 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Sarasota Audubon SocietyLearn More Florida Carillon Festival When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, Florida, 34285, United States What: Bring your own chair or listen from the comfort of your car to the 7-ton 48-bell musical instrument know as a CARILLON - at the entrance to the Venice Performing Arts Center. Free to all, tax-deductible donations accepted. Elisa Tersigni, from Toronto, Canada is this month's p... Learn More Art/Multimedia Show - Sarasota County Schools When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club: " The Princess Bride" (Hybrid) When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Betty Johnson North Sarasota LibraryLearn More NAMI Sarasota County Family Support Group When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Beneva Christian Church What: NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness family support group is a peer-led group for family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illness that meets the third Thursday of the month. You are not alone. All meetings are free and confidential.  For more inform... Learn More Beneva's Game Night at Mellow Mushroom Sarasota When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mellow Mushroom Sarasota What: Join us for our extremely popular GAME NIGHT featuring Drag legend, BENEVA FRUITVILLE. Enjoy your favorite pizza and cocktails while playing some hilarious games like: Unconventional Trivia, Drag Bingo, Name That Tune, and A Minute to Win It, and surprises along the way! (Not ... Learn More Beneva Fruitville's GAME NIGHT at Mellow Mushroom Sarasota When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mellow Mushroom Sarasota What: Join us for our extremely popular GAME NIGHT featuring Drag legend, BENEVA FRUITVILLE. Enjoy your favorite pizza and cocktails while playing some hilarious games like Trivia, Drag Bingo, Name That Tune, A Minute to Win It, plus many surprises along the way. ⚠️ ADULT LANGUAGE a... Learn More VHS Chorus Winter Concert - Sarasota County Schools When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Winter Dance/Orchestra Concert - Sarasota County Schools When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County Schools Learn More Holiday Concert- Band - Sarasota County Schools When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More ESE - FDLRS Parent Webinar - Sarasota County Schools When: Friday, December 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Adult Craft Drop-In: Wood Slice Decoration When: Friday, December 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Betty Johnson North Sarasota LibraryLearn More Jazz at Two - The Isaac Mingus Quartet When: Friday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota What: Jazz and classical bassist, Isaac Mingus performs as leader for the first time at Jazz at Two. He recently performed to great acclaim at the Florida Studio Theatre with NYC vocalist Carole J. Bufford. The quartet features Simon Lasky, piano; Trace Zacur, sax and Jean Bolduc, d... Learn More Holiday Music from Around the World Concert When: Friday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Selby Public LibraryLearn More Hermitage @ Booker: The Edge of Music When: Friday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Booker High School What: Hermitage @ Booker: The Edge of Music Featuring Hermitage Fellow Luke Stewart Friday, December 17 @ 5:30pm Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234 Presented in partnership with Booker High School Celebrated jazz bassist and composer Luke Stewart is known for... Learn More Awaken - Cacao Ceremony and Manifestation Ritual. When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 7008 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231 What: A night for intention, breath, sound, movement, connection, and magic Awaken,Awaken your senses,Awaken your passion,Awaken your vision,Awaken your purpose,Awaken your power.Whatever the fear is,It is a sign of what's possible.Whatever the block is,It is a sign of what's achie... Learn More A Holly Jolly Holiday - Key Chorale When: Friday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Key ChoraleLearn More Featured Event: Death Cafe - Coffee, Cake and Conversation When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota What: Dealing with Death can be overwhelming during the holidays. A lot of us experience a variety of emotional challenges. The unique issues that come with COVID around illness, and loss have raised a lot of feelings and questions as well. It's time we talk. Come. Sit. Have a piece... Learn More Featured Event: Death Cafe - Coffee, Cake and Conversation (Sara Unity) Wreaths Across America - Sarasota Military Academy When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sarasota Military AcademyLearn More Create a Living Holiday Wreath When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus What: Let's get festive with air plants! Deck the halls and get into the spirit while crafting a living epiphyte wreath of your very own. This course will satisfy both left and right hemispheres with part art, part science, and all fun. You will create a masterpiece for your holiday... Learn More Vintage & Artisan Market When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gypsea Soul Boutique What: Gypsea Soul to host a unique outdoor vintage & artisan market tucked into our front parking lot shared with "Salt & Pepper" Cafe. This vintage market offers all the casual color & tropical fun of a day at the beach, but simultaneously lays out an edgy artsy Bohemia... Learn More Gulf Gate Chess Club - Gulf Gate Public Library When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Gulf Gate Public LibraryLearn More Arts Advocates Member Exhibit – Violetta Chandler When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 What: Arts Advocates Member Exhibit – Violetta Chandler Saturdays, December 18, 2021 – January 15, 2022 Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 Violetta Chandler's works radiate luxuriant color, solid drawing and composition, et... Learn More Lights in Bloom®: An Open-Air Holiday Light Show "Selby Experience" Special Event When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus What: Lights in Bloom®: An Open-Air Holiday Light Show will feature more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways. Don't miss a holiday photo opportunity, children's arts and crafts, activities, and entertainment.  SPECIAL EVENT ON DECEMBER 18TH!! The Selby Expe... Learn More Debutante Ball - Sarasota Municipal Auditorium When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Sarasota Municipal AuditoriumLearn More A Holly Joly Holiday - Key Chorale When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Key ChoraleLearn More Ditchfield Family Christmas Concerts When: Sunday, December 19th at 8:45 a.m. Where: New Life Assembly of God, 5800 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida, 34293, United States What: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a Ditchfield Family Christmas concert on Sunday, December 19th (8:45 a.m or 10:45 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.) at New Life Church in Venice. Love offering will be taken for the family. Category: Community | Holidays Time: 08:45 - 14:00 Learn More DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg) When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: WTR Grill What: We're Livin' Young, Wild and Free on 12/19 DJ Snoopadelic is invading #wtr for a LEGENDARY pre-party for the Bucs game against the Saints Grab your Day Passes early before prices go up and reserve tables and cabanas today! DAY PASSES - https://bit.ly/wtrSNOOPpasses RESERVAT... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.