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

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17 February, 2022

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SARASOTA, FL — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? See what's new on your Sarasota Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event 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 in and near Sarasota: Jazz at Two with the Paul Gavin Quartet When: Friday, February 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota What: Paul Gavin is a drummer, teacher, composer and arranger in Tampa, FL. Since graduating from the University of South Florida in 2015, he has made his living exclusively as a freelance musician. Joining Paul are some of the Bay area's top musicians; James Suggs, trumpet, Brandon... Learn More Mixed Media Mermaid Tails Resin Workshop When: Friday, February 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Gypsea Soul Boutique What: Come make a splash with us for our Resin Mermaid Tails On Board Creative Worksop ft margaritas! Learn More Creative Liberties Wine & Design Open Studio When: Friday, February 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 901 Apricot Ave What: Friday, February 18, 20225:30 PM 8:00 PMCreative Liberties Artist Studios Friday, February 18, and 5:30-8 p.m. "Wine & Design—A pARTy!" (because you can't spell party without "art"!) We invite the public to enjoy wine and lite bites at 5:30 p.m. and then make "fabulous art pr... Learn More Say Their Names When: Friday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hermitage Artist Retreat What: "Say Their Names," Friday, February 18th @ 5:30pm ET: The Hermitage Artist Retreat is pleased to partner with Manasota ASALH in presenting saxophonist and composer Matthew Evan Taylor. Hailed as a "risk taker" (Huffington Post) whose music is "insistent and defiant" (Lucid Cul... Learn More Wine & Design When: Friday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: 901-B Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237 What: We invite the public to enjoy wine and lite bites at 5:30 p.m. and then make "fabulous art projects" with Creative Liberties' studio artists, including Sandy Koolkin, (acrylic fluid paint pouring - class is full, please inquire about future classes); Traci Kegerreis (hand-pain... Learn More Take Me Home: A Tribute to John Denver, Presented by Sun Events Live in Sarasota, FL When: Friday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Riverview Performing Arts CenterWhat: The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voi... Learn More Awaken - Cacao Ceremony and Manifestation Ritual. When: Friday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 7008 S Tamiami Trail 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 Meet Loaf: Meat Loaf Tribute When: Friday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Venice Performing Arts Center What: If you love the music of Meat Loaf, get ready, because Meet Loaf really delivers. Don't miss an opportunity to see this group of extremely talented musicians perform. Singer Benny Israel faithfully captures Meat Loaf's powerful, wide ranging operatic vocals, along with the epi... Learn More HC Grandmothers Craft Fair When: Saturday, February 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Harbor Cove Residential Community, 499 Imperial Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287, United States What: Craft Fair - Proceeds will benefit our charity fund. The Grandmother donates to children and schools throughout the area.Category: Community | Fairs | Craft Fairs Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Learn More PLANT SALE & Garden Tour When: Saturday, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1315 38th St What: ROB BRANCH TROPICAL GARDENS Greetings Garden Friends, The Garden will be open on SATURDAY February 19th from 9AM – 3PM at 1315 38thStreet, Sarasota. NEW!! To be fair to all, the Garden gates will be closed until 9 am - opening time. I am doing this as many people drive from... Learn More 3rd Saturday Limelight Market When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime 821 Apricot Ave Sarasota, FL 34237 What: Saturday, Feb. 16th from 10-3 the spotlight is on Limelight Market! This fun, outdoor, pop-up market happens every 3rd Saturday outside with different guest vendors, animal rescue, food, and live music. Check out the 40+ local creators and curators inside The Bazaar on Aprico... Learn More St. Barbara Greek "Glendi" Festival When: Saturday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church What: 38th Annual St Barbara Greek Festival "Glendi" Three days of pure family fun filled with delicious Greek dishes, domestic and imported beverages, amazing pastries, Live Greek music and The St. Barbara Hellenic Dancers and all things GREEK! Join us for all this and more, includ... Learn More ART STUDIO OPEN HOUSE featuring EARTH BEINGS When: Saturday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 1722 Manasota Beach Rd What: Discover Beverly Gordon's world of EARTH BEINGS--collage and assemblage sculpture incorporating natural elements such as bones, shells and found wood. Come be surprised, amused, and moved; stimulate your own imagination and sense of creativity. learn about collecting and mater... Learn More Featured Event: FEB 18th-20th Greek Fest in Fort Myers When: Sunday, February 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church What: GREEK FEST 2022 is back and better than ever from February 18th through February 20th -11am through 11pm, Friday and Saturday, 11am to 7pm on Sunday.  Come and enjoy the best in Greek Food and Pastry Desserts.  All your favorites will be here - GYRO's, Suvlaki (Greek Shish-Kab... Learn More Featured Event: FEB 18th-20th Greek Fest in Fort Myers (Gus Kakavas) St. Barbara Greek "Glendi" Festival When: Sunday, February 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church What: 38th Annual St Barbara Greek Festival "Glendi" Three days of pure family fun filled with delicious Greek dishes, domestic and imported beverages, amazing pastries, Live Greek music and The St. Barbara Hellenic Dancers and all things GREEK! Join us for all this and more, includ... Learn More NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago When: Sunday, February 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Temple Sinai What: NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago February 20 at 4:00 pm Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago at Temple Sinai, February 20 at 4:00 pm. Co-founded by cellist Alexander Hersh, a former ... Learn More Strings on the Lawn: From Bach to Broadway When: Sunday, February 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Florida Southwestern State College - Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950, United States What: STRINGS ON THE LAWN - FEB 20 Punta Gorda Symphony concertmaster Ming Gao returns with his string and piano quartet for another spectacular chamber music experience featuring everything from Bach to Broadway. Held at the always beautiful lawn on FSW's Charlotte Campus, this eve... Learn More Sarasota Trio Festival When: Sunday, February 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center What: Enjoy some of Sarasota's favorite trios in a variety of genres: Handmade Rootsgrass, Gypsy Swing, Chicago Blues & Roots, and Irish Speed Folk. Hot Club SRQ plays Gypsy Jazz that is deeply rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The heart of this e... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Webinar 2/21 & 2/23 When: Monday, February 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered 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 Webinar 2/21 & 2/23 (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Featured Event: Estate Planning Webinar 2/21 & 2/23 When: Monday, February 21st at 11:30 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: Helping Protect Your Estate Assets and Avoid Unintended Consequences Why you should attend this webinar: PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Now more than ever, it is vital to have a plan in place that will protect your assets, provide for your family, and spare... Learn More Featured Event: Estate Planning Webinar 2/21 & 2/23 (Enlighten 567 Workshops) SILL Music Monday: Tenor Matthew Vickers When: Monday, February 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Church of the Palms Presbyterian USA What: Internationally acclaimed tenor Matthew Vickers has been praised for his "brilliant and golden voice", his "burnished sound and confident acting", and hailed "a gutsy performer whose glowing tenor voice has interestingly dark, baritonal undertones."In the 2019-2020 season Mr. ... Learn More Jazz at the Cabaret with the Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet When: Monday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Goldstein Cabaret What: Jazz trumpeter, Dan Miller, was a member of Harry Connick Jr. Orchestra, traveling the world and recording numerous albums and television specials. Dan also toured internationally and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Tom Jones and Woody Herman. Miller now resid... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Webinar When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered 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 Social Security Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) SILL Military Assistance vs Military Operations: A Cure for the Forever Wars When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church What: Amb. Charles Ray will discuss a way that the U.S. military can deal with terrorist organizations while still preparing to conduct operations (if necessary) against near peer competitors like Russia or China, through a focus on military assistance and training. Hopefully, this ... Learn More Florida Scholars Speaker Series: Overlook, but so important: Roles of invertebrates ... When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: 8000 S Tamiami Trail What: Overlook, but so important: Roles of invertebrates in shaping marine systemsFebruary 22, 2022 @ 1:00pm EST (online or in-person) With Dr. Sandra GilchristProfessor of Biology and Marine ScienceNew College of FloridaRegister @ www.EllingOEide.org Learn More Film Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mildred Sainer Pavilion - New College of Florida What: Outdoor reception at 6pm prior to the screening with refreshments and Miss Susie's Food Truck. 7pm – In-person screening with local panel discussion with moderater Judge Charles Williams, and panelists Sonia Fuentes (co-founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW)), De... Learn More Muriel Anderson When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center What: Muriel Anderson is a guitarist, harp guitarist, and composer who embraces music from all over the world. Her playing reflects a sense of grace and joy, infused with humor. Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD, Nightlight Da... Learn More Harvest House Home Again Luncheon When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Michael's On East, 1212 South East Avenue, Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States What: Join us in celebrating Harvest House's 30th anniversary with the theme, "Love is Louder." At the annual luncheon, you'll watch the amazing story of our very first client 30 years ago, hear from recent clients who have volunteered to share their triumphant stories, and learn wh... Learn More Seahorse Paintings On Boards When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 615 15th St W What: Join us for this incredible beginner level painting workshop!! Bring the aesthetic of the ocean into your living room! Beginner Friendly BYOB Learn More Take Me Home: A Tribute to John Denver, Presented by Sun Events Live in Venice, FL When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Venice Community Center What: The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voi... Learn More Arboretum Tour at the Elling Eide Center When: Thursday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elling Eide Center What: Join Docent Norman Burr on a 90-minute fascinating trek through the historic grounds. Walk through the arboretum and learn about rare, interesting, and exotic plants. Normal will discuss the geologic history of Florida and how plant life evolved. He will also share the history... Learn More SILL New Hardline President Raisi and U.S.- Iran Relations When: Thursday, February 24th at 10:30 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church What: Ebrahim Raisi, a cleric close to Iran's Supreme Leader, was elected and hardliners strengthened control over Iranian policy. By reputation, Raisi is deeply suspicious and hostile towards America and committed to regime preservation. Dr.Mohsen Milani discusses Raisi's views and... Learn More Emerging Stars of Sarasota When: Thursday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Bird Key Yacht Club What: Emerging Stars of Sarasota February 24, 11:00 am concert followed by lunch at 12:15 pm Bird Key Yacht Club, 301 Bird Key Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 Join Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota at Bird Key Yacht Club to hear "Emerging Stars of Sarasota." This concert showcases the e... 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.