What’s On? The Suncoast This Week, 2/16 – 2/23
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, February 16 – Saturday, February 23, 2019
Saturday, February 16
37th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival
Cortez, FL
10am-6pm Today and Tomorrow
4528 119th St. W. Cortez, FL 34215
60+ artists, 20+ Food vendors and lots of live music! This is a fundraiser for F.I.S.H. (the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage). Come experience the last working fishing village in Florida. Admission is $4 (kids 12 and under are free). Offsite parking available at G.T. Bray Park (5502 33rd Ave Dr. W. Bradenton, Fl 34209),and Coquina Beach. There’s a $3 round trip shuttle to the festival. Or you can park one block east of the village and take a 5 minute walk.
More info on this FB page
Sunday, February 17
Dock Talks at the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival
Cortez, FL
10am (this is Saturday & today)
Cortez Bait & Seafood Inc., Home of Killer Bait 4528 119th St. W. Cortez, FL 34215
As you wander around the fishing village you can learn more about the fishing heritage of the area from UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant faculty on the loading docks. Check out local species and the fisherfolk and vessels that bring them in.
More info on this FB page
Wednesday, February 20
Bad A Comedy Showcase Show Number Seven: Laughy Number Seven
Bradenton, FL
8-10pm
The Bad A Café 312 12th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205
Trevor Santana Post is hosting this Free Standup Comedy Showcase Show in downtown Bradenton. The comics: Dree Friar, William Lewis, Kyle Raymond, Jon Silman, and Jeffery Walling are sure to bring a roaring good time! Trevor suggests you come early for a snack and beverage and to make sure you get a good seat.
More info on this FB page Bad A Cafe info
Thursday, February 21
Italian American Club Feast & Carnival 2019
Venice, FL
Today, Friday and Sunday 4-10pm. Saturday 12-10pm
Venice Municipal Airport 150 Airport Ave. E. Venice, FL. 34285
What a celebration this will be! There’s an all new beer garden, a variety of food vendors, karaoke, live music (Blues Brothers, Tina Turner, and Dean Martin tribute), and more!
Italian American Club of Venice. More info on event here
Saturday, February 23
Chuchito Valdes
Sarasota,FL
8-11pm
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center
525 Kumquat Ct. Sarasota, FL 34236
An exciting night of music played by piano master Chuchito Valdes from Cuba. His music comes from many styles: Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, Bebop, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cah, Son Montuno and more! This will be a fabulous night! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of the show
Find tickets here. More info on event here
Photos courtesy of the above events’ FB pages.