What’s On? The Suncoast This Week, 12/22-12/29

Every week we hope to entice you to go out and do something fun in the area. Maybe you’ll see something you never thought you’d try but, now you think you might! This area of Florida is filled with interesting things to do and see and experience. Get out there and do it!

 

 

This week of Saturday, December 22 – Saturday, December 29, 2018

Saturday, December 22

Carols by Candlelight

Bradenton, FL

6-6:45pm and 7-7:45pm

Bradenton Riverwalk 101 Waterfront Dr. Bradenton, FL 34205
Woodland Community Church invites the public to join them at the Bradenton Riverwalk Amphitheater for singing Christmas Carols. There will be hot chocolate and cookies for refreshment. Enjoy some family time to celebrate the season. More info at their FB page here.

 

Sunday, December 23

Christmas on Main 2018

Lakewood Ranch, FL

6-8:30pm

8100 Lakewood Main St. Bradenton, FL 34202

Grace Community Church is hosting this main street carnival. Santa will be there for you to take pictures with. There will be music, s’mores, a candlelight service and more! This is for the whole family and open to the community. Come on down! more info here

 

Tuesday, December 25

 

Merry Christmas Suncoast of Florida!

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 26

The Billy Rice Band

Bradenton, FL

Mattison’s City Grille-Bradenton Riverwalk

101 Riverfront Blvd Ste 120 Bradenton, FL 34205

Come out and dance to The Billy Rice Band and enjoy some great food and drinks! Matiison’s website here. More about the band: thebillyriceband.com/

 

Friday, December 28

Live Music: Betty Fox Band

Bradenton, FL

7-11pm

Motorworks Brewing 1014 9th St. W. Bradenton, FL. 34205

Betty Fox Band will be bringing Blues/Soul/Funk for your listening and dancing pleasure! If you have never heard this woman you will be pleasantly surprised by her soulful sound. She was raised on gospel and soul music and her band has opened for Mavis Staples, Southern Hospitality and many more. You are not gonna want to miss this!       Betty Fox Info Here       More on Motorworks here.

 

 

 

 

Saturday, December 29

Welcome Back, Lil Rev! Workshop & Concert

Nokomis, FL

3-8:30pm

The Rhythm Inlet & The Ukulele Place: Retail, Classes, Programs 2301 Tamiami Trl N, Unit A, Nokomis FL 34275

Workshop 3:30-5pm. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of.
Concert 7pm. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of.
Combo: $35 in advance, $40 day of.

Lil Rev is a teacher, music historian, and touring musician and loves to share his experience with the community.
More info on event and tickets: click here  For more about Lil Rev click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos courtesy of the above events’ FB pages.