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THURSDAY, AUG. 18
6 p.m. at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Court.
$50
Call 355-7685.
Darwin Brewing, Big Top Brewing and World of Beer join forces to raise money to help pay medical bills for Donnie Schoff, a World of Beer employee. Event includes beer, food from Casa Di Pizza, Fuzzy's Taco Shop and Create Bakery and Gifts, as well as live music by Randy Stephens.
7 p.m. at JDub's Brewing Co.,1215 Mango Ave.
$25
Call 955-2739.
It's not easy being cheesy. If you're looking to expand your knowledge of this dairy delicacy, join JDub's Brewing Co. at its monthly event, which pairs four craft beers with four gourmet cheeses. Learn how to match flavor profiles and how to pair beer with foods in general. Limited seating.
FRIDAY, AUG. 19
Opera at the Point
Noon at Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail
$25
Call 966-5214.
Art historian Baila Miller presents this monthly lecture series at Historic Spanish Point. This month, learn about renowned Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi. Cost includes lunch,
5 p.m. at Towles Court Artist Colony,1938 Adams Lane
Free
Call 266-7318.
Towles Court galleries, restaurants and businesses stay open late for this monthly event. Discover a variety of artistic styles and mediums in a quaint setting, with music by Andrew Bowers.
Music in the Park: Renesito Avich
7 p.m. at Café in the Park, 2010 Adams Lane
Free
Call 361-3032.
Renesito Avich, a Cuban native and master of the country's national instrument, the Tres guitar, will serenade guests under the stars at Café in the Park's monthly concert series.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20
5 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd.
$30 in advance; $35 at the door
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Try unlimited samples of 80 different craft beers from local breweries and beyond; enjoy eats from local restaurants and live music. Proceeds will benefit the Denis V. Cooper Foundation, which grants wishes for military veterans and their families.
5 p.m. at JDub's Brewing Co., 1215 Mango Ave.
Free
Call 955-2739.
Enjoy some of Sarasota's finest meals on wheels as seven local food trucks gather for an evening of diverse dining. Food trucks include Baltimore Snowball Factory, Big John's Texas BBQ, BulGoGi Sarasota, Create Bakery and Gifts, DaVinci's Coffee and Gelato, Mother Truckin' Good, Out and About Coffee and Yummy Kebab Food Truck.
One Night Rodeo
9:30 p.m. at White Buffalo Saloon, 5377 McIntosh Road
$5
Call 927-6655.
Country band One Night Rodeo performs at White Buffalo Saloon, and a portion of ticket sales will support Rock for a Cause.
Liberty Tattoo Club Grand Opening
10 p.m. at Liberty Tattoo Club, 2430 Stickney Point Road
Free
Call 210-3437.
Celebrate the grand opening of Sarasota's first exclusively traditional tattoo parlor. The celebration will include raffle prizes, food, drinks and live music by SUmmer Survivors and Kill the Addict.
SUNDAY, AUG. 21
HD at the Opera House: Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew'
1:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$20
Call 328-1300.
From the world-renowned Stratford Festival comes this production of Shakespeare’s social-commentary comedy, which follows the love story of Katherina and Petruchio, starring Deborah Hay and Ben Carlson.
Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza Sixth Anniversary
8 p.m. at McCurdys Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$20
Call 925-3869.
It's official. Beneva Fruitville has been bringing down the house with this raucous evening of Bingo for six years. LDG Productions presents a celebratory anniversary show, featuring special guest performances, prizes and other surprises.
MONDAY, AUG. 22
Rat Pack Tribute Mondays with John Russo
6 p.m. at The Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave.
Free
Call 702-5613.
Croon your Monday blues away with John Russo's entertaining tribute to the original kings of croon — The Rat Pack. Enjoy a throwback cocktail, order dinner and let Russo take you back in time.
7 p.m. at Mandeville Ber Garden, 428 N. Lemon Ave.
$5
Call 954-8688.
The Yoga Shack and Mandeville Beer Garden present a night of beer and yoda. Yoga Shack owner and founder Courtenay Smith will teach a class, followed by food from Angry Mike's Food Truck and Mandeville's wide selection of draft, canned and bottled beer.
TUESDAY, AUG. 23
7 p.m. at The Blue Rooster, 1525 4th St.
$10
Call 388-7539.
Renowned blues guitarist George Worthmore will keep the crowd moving with his down-home virtuosity.
7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N. Tamiami Trail
$15
Call 365-2494.
After winning the 2015 Players New Play Festival, Llewelyn Jones' play, "Why Can't I Be You?" will take the main stage. The story tells the tale of a rock star who wakes up after a night of partying to find his worst nightmare: his stalker in his bedroom. Runs through Aug. 28.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24
Wines of the World Dinner
6:30 p.m. at Social Eatery and Bar, 1219 1st St.
$65
Call 444-7072.
Enjoy a tour of some of the finest wines in the world, paired with four courses and a dessert.
