Sarasota Calendar 9.1.16

Business

Monday, Sept. 26
YPG End of Summer Sail
Runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at La Barge Tropical Cruises, Bayfront Park. Young Professionals Group members and guests will celebrate the end of summer while taking in the views of Sarasota Bay. There will be refreshments from Busted Chef Food Truck and a cash bar onboard. Tickets are $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit sarasotachamber.com.

Community

Sunday, Sept. 11
15-year Commemoration of 9/11
Runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72. Representatives of local governments, first responders and interfaith groups will gather for the commemoration. Attendees can “adopt a fallen” from the 2,977 names engraved in bronze at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. At the commemoration, attendees will stand to state their adopted victim’s name during the Sarasota Fire Department’s tolling of the bell. Admission is free.

Entertainment

Thursday, Sept. 1
Sisterhood For Good Comedy Fundraiser
Runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre and Humor Institute, 1923 Ringling Blvd. The event features Carmen Ciricillo. Proceeds will go toward grants from Sisterhood For Good to local nonprofits and charitable causes. Tickets are $60 and include two drink vouchers. Call 925-3869.

Wednesday, Sept. 7
Young Guns of Country
Starts at 6 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 Tamiami Trail. Goodwill Manasota and 92.1 CTQ partner to bring young acts in country music to the Van Wezel. Tickets are free but need to be picked up at a participating location. Visit experiencegoodwill.org.