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Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12
St. Armands Craft Festival
Takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on St. Armands Circle. More than 175 artisans will sell their crafts during the annual festival. Call 813-962-0388.
Saturday, June 11
Splashin’ Saturdays
Runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 Palm Ave. Families are invited to enjoy water activities, water slides and games under the banyans and around the waterfall of the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden. Admission is free for members, $5 for members’ guests, $19 for adults and $6 for children. Visit Selby.org.
Saturday, June 11
CHEFS Cooking for Kids
Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at IMG Academy of Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. The event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast and includes food and wine tastings and a silent auction. Tickets are $75. Visit bbbssun.org/events.
Sunday, June 12
Flag Day at Patriot Plaza
Runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72. Celebrate the 239th birthday of the U.S. Flag with a concert by the Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota presented by The Stars and Stripes Foundation. Bring a lawn chair or cushion. Admission is free.
Saturday, June 18
Great Father’s Day Race
Starts at 7 a.m. at Siesta key Beach, 948 Beach Road. Celebrate dad’s with the fourth annual 5K run/walk. Registration is $35 until June 17; $40 on race day. Visit greatfathersdayrace.com/sarasota.
Saturday, June 18
Film Showing
Starts at 4 p.m. at Unity Church of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road. The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism will feature a screening of “The Life & Times of Hank Greenberg.” This documentary film is about a baseball player who transcended ethnic and religious prejudice to become a hero for all Americans. Admission is free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Call 929-7771 or visit chj-Sarasota.org.
Sunday, June 19
Fathers & Fenders Car Show
Runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave. Celebrate Father's Day with about 120 vintage automobiles on display. Trophies, door prizes, music and drinks available. Car entry fee is $10 in advance; $15 the day of the show. Call 953-3788.
Monday, June 20
Day After Father’s Day Beer Fusion Dinner
Runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at JDubs Brewing Co. and Tap Room, 1215 Mango Ave. Local chef Craig Chasky will whip up five beer- and essential oil-infused courses paired with local JDubs brews. The dinner is limited to 30 seats.Tickets are $30 per person. Visit JDub’s Facebook page for information.
Saturday, June 25
Shrimp & Lobster Fest
Runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sarasota Farmers Market, Main Street and Lemon Avenue. The weekly Sarasota Farmers Market will host the sixth annual Shrimp & Lobster Fest. The market will feature vendors serving lobster rolls, shrimp and Maine lobster dinners along with other shrimp and lobster dishes. Admission is free. Visit sarasotafarmersmarket.org.
Friday, June 10
Friday Fest
Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. Enjoy an evening featuring Koko Ray & The Keepers playing blues, bluegrass, jazz and rock’n’roll. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.Admission is free. Visit vanwezel.org.
Friday, June 10 and Friday, June 17
Grief and Loss Issues
Runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Friendship Center in Sarasota. The Friendship Center for Aging Studies will offer “Grief and Loss Issues: A Biopsychosocial Perspective in Older Adults” and will take place Fridays June 10 and June 17. The course will focus on the importance of identifying and helping older adults work through the various tasks of grief. The course fee is $299 and includes a light breakfast that will be provided. Visit centerforagingstudies.org or call 556-3263.
