What’s On? The Suncoast This Week, 10/19 – 10/26

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, October 19, – Saturday, October 26, 2019

Saturday, October 19

East2West Art Market

Palmetto, FL

10am-5pm

Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd Palmetto, FL 34221

Tons of art to look at and buy! This is a great way to see and buy original artwork by local artists. Craft work, jewelry, sculptures and more! Admission and parking are free!
Bradenton Area Convention Center FB     Parrish Arts Council FB    More info on event here!

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Lecture: History of Manatee River Oyster Habitat

Cortez, FL

3-4pm

Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th St. W. Cortez, FL 34215

Lecture by Damon Moore, Manatee County, about the history of oysters here in the Manatee River. He’ll teach about the abundance in the past to the decline now plus the restoration projects and future plans to increase the oyster habitat in the Manatee River. It’s free but you need the ticket for entry.
Tickets Online here.    Florida Maritime Museum FB    More info on event here!

Thursday, October 24

Photography Show – Highlights of the American West and Africa

Sarasota, FL

5:30-7:30pm

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing 7051 Wireless Ct. Sarasota, FL 34240

A reception & sales event of the beautifully unique art of Sally Ullman Photography. The show starts at 6:15. This is a free event with donations benefitting Nates Animal Rescue and Sale of Art supporting the African Wildlife Foundation.
Sally Ullman Photography Studio FB     Gold Coast Eagle FB     More info on event here!

Friday, October 25

Great Gatsby Party

Sarasota, FL

9pm-midnite

Jpan UTC 229 Cattlement Rd. #61 Sarasota, FL 34243

Fun party hosted by @Bourbonandwine (on Instagram) that starts at 9pm. You must be 21 and up AND you must wear Gatsby Attire to get in! Tickets are $20 and include 2 drink tickets, Live DJ, Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres. Come out and dance like it’s 1929!
Tickets Online here.    Jpan Sushi FB    More info on event here!

Saturday, October 26

Big Orange Music Festival

Punta Gorda, FL

12-11pm

Laishley Park 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Blackberry Smoke and The Allman Betts Band headline the 4th annual Big Orange Music Festival! Plus Joanne Shaw Taylor, J Edwards, JD Simo, Champ Jaxon and more will bring live music all day! There will be food trucks and vendors. Get your tickets now!
Tickets Online here.    More info on event here!

Photos from events’ FB pages.