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, June 15– Saturday, June 22, 2019

Saturday, June 15

Downtown Venice Craft Festival

Venice, FL

10am-4pm

220 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285

Booths and more booths filled with all kinds of art! Stained glass, photography, personalized products and so much more. There will be a Green Market where you will find handmade soaps, sauces, and even orchids. This is a 2-day event so, if you can’t come today, come tomorrow!
More info on event here    American Craft Endeavors info    Venice Main Street info

Suncoast! 

Sunday, June 16

Garden Music Series – Ari and the Alibis

Sarasota, FL

1-3pm

Selby Gardens 900 S. Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

Free with general admission ticket to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Ari and the Alibis is a great band that performs many originals. They are a Jazz Funk band that is so fun to watch and tap your toes to. And you get to see the beauty of Selby Garden, too!
Selby Gardens info    More info on event here    Ari and the Alibis info

Tuesday, June 18

Build an Oyster Reef at Perico Preserve

Bradenton, Fl

8am-noon

11700 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, Fl 34209

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department would like your help to bag oyster shell and help build a reef at Perico Preserve. This reef will help provide habitat for wildlife. Even though this work is very tough, it will be very rewarding! It is suggested you be over 12 years old and students can earn community service hours. Registration is required.
Register here.    Sarasota Bay Estuary Program info    Manatee Parks Natural.Resources info    More info on event here

Wednesday, June 19

Bad A Comedy Showcase Show Ten: Double Digits!

Bradenton, FL

8-10pm

The Bad A Café 312 12the St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205

Hosted by Trevor Posts Comedy and The Bad A Café this show will keep you laughing! The show is free, and the Café has a full bar and food menu. You don’t see Shepherd’s Pie, Momma’s Meatloaf, and All Day Breakfast very often. No smoking inside.
Trevor Posts Comedy info     Bad A Cafe Bradenton info      More info on event here

Saturday, June 22

Antiques, Arts and Craft Fair

Bradenton, FL

10am-3pm

Mixon Farms  2525 27th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208

Come on down to Mixon Farm where you’ll find lots of crafts and vendors. Free admission! Good time for the whole family.
Mixon Farms info     More info on event here

Photos from events FB pages.