Sarasota Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

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28 February, 2022

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SARASOTA, FL — Wondering what there is to do in the Sarasota area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Sarasota. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a cooking class, or a video game night, 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 all of this week's events in the Sarasota area: SILL: Aftermath of the January 6 Capital Attack When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church What: Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré retired from the U.S. Army after 37 years on active duty in a variety of command and staff positions which focused on defense support to civil authorities and homeland defense. He planned the responses to the Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the... Learn More Featured Event: What Makes Vladimir Putin Tick? When: Thursday, March 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church What: Few world leaders command the attention and evoke global passions pro and con as does Russian President Putin. Understanding his motivations is critical, yet he remains an enigma to many outside of Russia. Join us for a conversation with Amb. John Beyrle, and who has met and negot... Learn More Featured Event: What Makes Vladimir Putin Tick? (Susan Hook) Featured Event: Navigating Your Social Security When: Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Webinar What: Pre-Registration: Learn More Featured Event: Navigating Your Social Security (Chris Graham) Religions: Divine blueprints of reality, dated superstitions, or paths to self-transcendence? When: Thursday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Elling Eide Center What: Come join Dr. Mario Poceski (University of Florida, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions) on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11:00am ET (Attend Online or in-Person at the Elling Eide Center). This is a Free event. Donations accepted. Register today at www.ellingoeide... Learn More Meet Mable! When: Thursday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime What: For the past year, The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime's artists have been turning a 1940s Ford Panel Van with rusted sides and demolished interior into a work of art. On Thursday, March 3rd from 5-7 pm, please join them as they celebrate the completion of Mable, their art car wh... Learn More Film Screening: Little Satchmo with Q&A with Filmmakers When: Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Fogartyville Community Media and Arts CenterWhat: Little Satchmo chronicles the life of the late, great trumpet player and Black American music icon Louis Armstrong, told through the eyes of his one and only offspring. Sharon Preston-Folta is the product of Armstrong and his longtime mistress Lucille "Sweets" Preston, a vaude... Learn More Featured Event: RelateFest, 2022 Miami, FL: For People Endlessly Curious About Relationships When: Friday, March 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa What: **Use the code LUL100 at checkout to save $100 for the ticket price.** RelateFest is a 2.5 day festival in Miami for people who love exploring relationships, questioning relationship norms, learning new skills, and connecting with others. RelateFest brings the principles of cu... Learn More Featured Event: RelateFest, 2022 Miami, FL: For People Endlessly Curious About Relationships (Samantha Avitan) Jazz at Two - Michael Ross Quartet with Fred Johnson When: Friday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota What: Bassist Michael Ross, is joined by Fred Johnson, vocals and conga and former Jazz Club scholarship winners Liston Gregory III, piano and drummer Josh Platt. The quartet features music from the American songbook, jazz standards and original compositions. Admission at the door, ... Learn More First Friday Sip and Shop Downtown Sarasota from 5-8 pm, March 4, 2022 When: Friday, March 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 1441 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, United States What: The Sarasota Downtown Merchants First Friday Sip and Shop event set for Friday, March 4th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. along 1400, 1500, and the 1600 block of Main Street. The event is open to the public. Stroll trendy fashion boutiques and art galleries, experience wine tastings and... Learn More First Friday Sip and Shop Downtown Sarasota from 5-8 pm, March 4, 2022. When: Friday, March 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 1441 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, United States What: The Sarasota Downtown Merchants First Friday Sip and Shop event set for Friday, March 4th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. along 1400, 1500, and the 1600 block of Main Street. The event is open to the public. Stroll trendy fashion boutiques and art galleries, experience wine tastings and... Learn More Building a Play: Exploring the Playwright-Director Collaboration When: Friday, March 4th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hermitage Artist Retreat What: "Building a Play: Exploring the Playwright-Director Collaboration" - A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize and Hermitage Greenfield Prize Winner Martyna Majok, and Stage Director Caitlin Sullivan, Friday, March 4, 5:30pm. Shortly before winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 201... Learn More Salon Suites of Sarasota Grand Opening & Open House When: Friday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Salon Suites of Sarasota What: Salon Suites of Sarasota, a new, luxury hybrid salon, invites the public to attend the grand opening & open house event planned for Friday, March 4, 2022 at 6pm. Located at 5250 17th St. Unit 103 in Sarasota, the Salon Suites of Sarasota grand opening event will feature fo... Learn More New Moon Red Tent - Unleash Your Inner Power. When: Friday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 7008 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231 What: A sacred circle where women gather to honor and appreciate their bodies, emotions, sensuality, and sexuality. A sacred space to transcend deep thresholds, limiting mindsets, conditionings, and traumas that hold women back from manifesting what their hearts desire, including ab... Learn More Ariella When: Friday, March 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center What: ARIELLA is a talented duo with a passion for blues, jazz and soul. Hailing from Sarasota Florida, their charismatic singer and songwriter manages to combine stunning melodies with infectious grooves and great beats, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound. She i... Learn More Starfish Beach Crushed Glass Coastal Canvas When: Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gypsea Soul's Glam Glass Studio 615 15th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34205 What: Crushed Glass Creative Beginner level Workshop Learn More SPOTLIGHT TALK: David Budd: Motion Within Stillness When: Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Sarasota Art Museum What: Join artist Mike Solomon in discussing the artwork of David Budd. This is an informal, walk-and-talk program that allows visitors to experience the paintings up-close while joining Mike Solomon in conversation about the works.This Spotlight Talk is free with Museum admission. Learn More Wtr Pool Season Launch with Nick Cannon When: Saturday, March 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: wtr pool What: POOL SEASON IS BACK! Ya'll mind if we wild out real quick? Nick Cannon is kicking off pool season on Saturday, March 5th in the best way possible! https://wtrpool.com/uvevent/?id=759586&dt=220305You know the deal: GA & VIP Passes Private Cabanas Tables & CouchesGe... Learn More The Romig Family Joined by Special Guest, Lauren Asimakoupoulos When: Saturday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Venice Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto, Venice, Florida, 34285, United States What: Concluding the season of the Venice Community Concert Series is one of the most talented families in our community. Chris, Karen, William, and Nicholas Romig will delight us with favorites for flute, piano, bass, and percussion. This couple and their two sons have spent many y... Learn More Rhythm of the Dance: National Dance Company of Ireland When: Saturday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, Florida, 34285, United States What: Seen by 7 million people in 50 countries! This incredible live show features world champion dancers and some of the finest traditional musicians and singers anywhere. Combining traditional dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology, this two-hour dance and music... Learn More Al Fuller and John Long When: Saturday, March 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center What: Al Fuller is Sarasota's #1 bluesman. His fine, bluesy baritone voice reels out tune after tune with precision, while accompanying himself on a Gibson 6-string, a Fender Stratocaster, a National Resophonic Guitar, assorted harmonicas, and some fancy footwork. John Long, finger... Learn More Evensong & Recital When: Sunday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: St. Boniface Episcopal Church What: Join us at St. Boniface on Siesta Key March 6th at 5 pm for a special Evensong choral service featuring the fantastic St. Boniface Parish Choir. This service will be preceded by a recital featuring AGO organist Nancy Siebecker.  Learn More wtr Pool Party Sundays Launch with Charly Jordan When: Sunday, March 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: wtr pool What: Charly Jordan makes her return to Tampa on March 6th! Bring some sun-screen because this ones gonna get HOT! As always, we've got: GA & VIP Passes https://wtrpool.com/uvevent/?id=761680&dt=220306 Private Cabanas Tables & Couches Get your passes for day 2 of p... Learn More Artist Series Concerts: Risus Quartet When: Sunday, March 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Temple Sinai What: Artist Series Concerts: Risus Quartet March 6, 4:00 pm Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 The Risus Quartet was founded in 2020 by four passionate musicians living in South Korea. "Risus" in Latin means "laugh" and the main vision of the quartet i... Learn More ABBA Revisited When: Sunday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, Florida, 34231, United States What: ABBA Revisited is North America's #1 tribute to ABBA and its members have been dazzling audiences across the globe since the year 2001. They have performed over a hundred shows each year that feature incredible musicians and singers; four who look and sound like Anni-Frid, Bjo... Learn More See more 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.