Sarasota Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Sarasota FL

13 January, 2022

12:13 PM

Description

SARASOTA, FL — Ready to spend a night out with friends? 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 are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hot tip: 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. 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 all of this weekend's events throughout Sarasota: 4th Annual Sarasota Winter Carnival When: Thursday, January 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Mall at University Town Center What: The annual Sarasota Winter Carnival is returning for the 4th year, this January 2022! Happening from January 13th-17th. Located in Parking Lot 4 (East Grand Entrance) of The Mall at University Town Center. Carnival Details: The carnival is FREE to enter. Carnival Ride Wristban... Learn More Sarasota Winter Carnival at University Town Center When: Thursday, January 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, Florida, 34243, and United States What: Full Carnival with rides, games, food, and fun for all ages. All-Day Wristbands are available at https://dreamlandamusements.co... and tickets and wristbands are also available at the box office all weekend.Category: Community | FairsDate and Time:Thursday January 13, and 2022 at ... Learn More A Course Miracles at Unity of Sarasota - Evening Group When: Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota What: Event listing from Unity of Sarasota: Thursday, January 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM"A Course in Miracles states that "its goal for you is happiness and peace, and " and teaches that the way to universal love and peace – or remembering God – is by undoing the blocks to love's presenc... Learn More Featured Event: What No One is Telling You about Funerals/Burial & Cremation Friday Jan 14, 6 pm EST When: Friday, January 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Free OnLine Webinar What: === >> Click HERE to Register Information Only Webinar Key Tips for Seniors and their Children Learn in a simple format your Final Resting Choices We will tell you what No One is Telling You ! ALL Attendees* receive a no charge/no strings Living Trust (full instructio... Learn More Featured Event: What No One is Telling You about Funerals/Burial & Cremation Friday Jan 14, 6 pm EST (Ron Hillman) Featured Event: Social Security Seminar When: Friday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall What: One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when to claim Social Security benefits. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many retirees apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement age. But by doing so, they may significa... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Featured Event: Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival When: Friday, January 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FLWhat: The Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival returns for its sixth year on January 14-16, 2022. Join us in JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota at the intersection of Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street. Bring along family and friends to enjoy fresh seafood and outstanding ... Learn More Featured Event: Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival (Laura Kresl, Pro It Out Marketing) Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival - City of Sarasota When: Friday, January 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: City of SarasotaLearn More Climate Walk: Sea Level Rise - Ken Thompson Park When: Friday, January 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Sarasota Audubon Society Learn More Longboat Key Market When: Friday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 600 Bay Isles Rd What: The Market on Longboat Key is an outdoor Market with vendors of all types, strolling music and food trucks held the second Friday of the month in January, February and March. January 14, Februay 11 and March 11 from 10am - 2pm weather permitting at Town Center Green, 600 Bay ... Learn More Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show - Sarasota Municipal Auditorium When: Friday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sarasota Municipal AuditoriumLearn More Arts Advocates Sarasota Public Art Walking Tours When: Friday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m. What: Arts Advocates is pleased to offer a new series of walking tours that will introduce participants to some of Sarasota's public art. Organized and led by art lovers and docents Judy Levine, Stephenie Frasher and Nanette Crist, these tours offer participants an opportunity to le... Learn More Jazz at Two - Skip Conkling & Dixie Mix When: Friday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota What: Skip Conkling and Dixie Mix plays some of your favorite Dixieland & Swing tunes from down New Orleans way. They will get you toe tapping & finger snapping.Enjoy  music from the American songbook and jazz standards. Joining Skip are Mike Evans, Marv Luckett, Harley Some... Learn More Choral Splendor in 40 Parts - Key Chorale When: Friday, January 14th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Key ChoraleLearn More What to do with a Potato? Make Pelmeni! When: Friday, January 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual cooking with Kids Cooking Green What: Let's make handmade Pelmeni a favorite dish in Russia!  We start by making the dough, and a potato and pea stuffing for our dumpling.  We will also make a berry filling so we can have dinner and dessert!  Join Lead teacher Anna as she shares this favorite family recipe with ki... Learn More Sail Away Coastal Canvas Class When: Friday, January 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Gypsea Soul 615 15th St W Bradenton, Florida 34205 What: Sail into a creative spin on girls night out! This is a two hour beginner level, all materials included creative workshop. Students will dabble in the media's of painting, textiles, and resin , all classes are BYOB friendly Learn More Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival When: Friday, January 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, United States What: Enjoy live music, shopping, dining, and dancing at the 6th Annual Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival this weekend in JD Hamel Park. The event begins Friday night (January 14) with festivities from 4 pm-10 pm. Saturday the fun continues from 11 am-10 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. ... Learn More Venice Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Suncoast Welcoming Committee When: Friday, January 14th at 4:00 p.m. What: Join Suncoast Welcoming Committee for our ribbon cutting with Venice Area Chamber of Commerce.  We will be hanging out under the pavilion at Venice Beach. Food and drinks served. Local companies are encouraged to come.  Learn More Walk on Through When: Friday, January 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Hermitage Artist Retreat What: "Walk on Through," Friday, January 14, 5pm: Tony and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel (Hello, Dolly!, The Book of Mormon, Hair) has a new passion project in development. Spurred by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to create a piece inspired by their vast collection, ... Learn More Night of Tantra : 101 When: Friday, January 14th 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 Colleen Cassidy's Art Class - Unity of Sarasota When: Saturday, January 15th at 4:30 a.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More Carlton Reserve Backcountry Car Trip - January 15, 2022 When: Saturday, January 15th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Sarasota Audubon SocietyLearn More Heart of Glass Crushed Glass Mosaic Style Resin Hearts on Board When: Saturday, January 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gypsea Soul Boutique What: Creative workshop. Heart of Glass   Heart of Glass Crushed Glass Mosaic Style Resin Hearts on Board Learn More Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival When: Saturday, January 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Mall at University Town Center What: The annual Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival is returning for the 3rd year this MLK Weekend! Happening on January 15th, from 12 pm-8 pm. Located in Parking Lot 4 (East Grand Entrance) of The Mall at University Town Center. Carnival Details: Featuring a 5-Day Carnival from Ja... Learn More 3rd Annual Sarasota Beer And Burger Festival When: Saturday, January 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Mall at University Town Center What: The 3rd Annual Sarasota Beer and Burger Festival is returning for the 3rd year on MLK Weekend! Happening on January 15th, from 12 pm - 8 pm. Located in Parking Lot 4 (East Grand Entrance) of The Mall at University Town Center. Carnival Details: Featuring a 5-Day Carnival from ... Learn More Painted Mermaid Boards When: Saturday, January 15th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Gypsea Soul 615 15th St W Bradenton , Florida 34205 What: Come dip your tail in our beginner level mermaid painting class. Everyones an artist! Learn More Coffee, Cake and Conversation at the Death Cafe When: Saturday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Unity of Sarasota What: Come. Sit. Have a piece of cake, a cup of coffee and join a conversation about Death. no agenda. No professionals. No counseling. No judgement. Just an opportunity to share experiences, talk about the things that scare us, make our hearts hurt, help us experience grace, connec... Learn More The Death Cafe - Join the Conversation When: Saturday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More No Quarter - Punta Gorda When: Saturday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950, United States What: For over 15 years No Quarter has been pounding the Hammer of the Gods to Led Zeppelin Fans both nationally and internationally. This authentic Live Concert reproduction goes far beyond any group of musicians covering the same tunes you've heard on the radio for over 4 decades.... Learn More Sunday Morning Awakening Class - Unity of Sarasota When: Sunday, January 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More Sunday Morning Celebration Service - Yes, We Are Open! When: Sunday, January 16th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More Monthly Mega Quad Chess Tournament — Jan 16, 2021 When: Sunday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Manasota Chess Center What: The Manasota Chess Center will hold a U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) rated Quad tournament for up to 24 players (up to 6 quad sections). All rounds are Game in 40 minutes, with 5-second delay. ************************************************************** PRIZES: $50 for each... Learn More The Memphis Motown Soul Experience When: Sunday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Venice Community Center What: Singing, dancing, and a roaring good-time: The Memphis Motown Soul Experience is sure to lift you right out of your seats and transport you back to a time filled with big bands, big personalities, and big music. This is a fantastic Motown Tribute Show that offers classic perfo... Learn More The Memphis Motown Soul Experience When: Sunday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Venice Community Center What: Singing, dancing, and a roaring good-time: The Memphis Motown Soul Experience is sure to lift you right out of your seats and transport you back to a time filled with big bands, big personalities, and big music. This is a fantastic Motown Tribute Show that offers classic perfo... Learn More Men's Meditation Circle - Unity of Sarasota When: Monday, January 17th at 4:00 a.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More SILL Music Monday Presents Guitarist Jonathan Godfrey When: Monday, January 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Church of the Palms Presbyterian USA What: Hailed as "invitingly poetic" by the Boston Globe and "a fine young guitarist and composer" by Soundboard Magazine, Jonathan Godfrey's diverse career in classical, jazz, and popular music has made him one of the most in-demand concert artists, session musicians, composers, and... Learn More Featured Event: The Great Estate Buying Event When: Tuesday, January 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1484 Main St What: If you've been thinking about selling your valuables, please come see us at Zemil Jewelers in downtown Sarasota, FL on January 18-21  from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm!  We are purchasing estate jewelry, diamonds, watches, gold, silver, coins, and more!   Our experienced staff will eva... Learn More Featured Event: The Great Estate Buying Event (Laura Kresl, Pro It Out Marketing) City Commission Regular Meeting - City of Sarasota When: Tuesday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of SarasotaLearn More SILL Presents Pandemics: From "What If" to "What Now"? When: Tuesday, January 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church What: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American government failed miserably in their response to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. John Sinnott will explain that the threat of a pandemic dramatically increased over the past three decades, review what went wrong ... Learn More Venice Shrine Club Stated Meeting and Lunch When: Tuesday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Venice Shrine Club, 91 South Auburn Road, Venice, Florida, 34292, United States What: Regular stated meeting the 3rd Tuesday, every month starting with social hour at 11AM, 91 S. Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292! ALL SHRINERS IN THE AREA ARE WELCOME! Category: Community | Local / Community Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Learn More SMA Board of Directors Meeting - Sarasota Military Academy When: Tuesday, January 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Sarasota Military AcademyLearn More School Board Meeting - Sarasota County Schools When: Tuesday, January 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sarasota County SchoolsLearn More Beautiful - The Carole King Musical - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall When: Tuesday, January 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts HallLearn More A Course in Miracles - Unity of Sarasota When: Wednesday, January 19th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More SPHS Walking Tours - Suncoast Polytechnical High School When: Wednesday, January 19th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Suncoast Polytechnical High SchoolLearn More A Course in Miracles Group - Unity of Sarasota When: Wednesday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Unity of SarasotaLearn More SILL Presents "Biological Weapons: The Unseen Casts a Shadow" When: Wednesday, January 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church What: Nothing is certain about biological weapons. China, Iran, India, Russia, and North Korea are thought to be continuing efforts with infectious pathogens. War games of a bioweapons attack show the U.S. in chaos by day 40. Dr. John Sinnott will explore how this might happen and h... Learn More Check out 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.