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THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Smokey's Session at The Blue Rooster
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Blue Rooster, 1525 Fourth St.
Free
Call 388-7539.
Smokey’s Session, a new seven-piece band based in Sarasota, performs classic R&B and dance music from the likes of Joe Cocker, Delbert McClinton, Tower of Power and Tom Jones.
The Players New Play Festival
7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail
$10
Call 365-2494.
The Players Centre for Performing Arts hosts a stage reading of the winners of this local playwriting contest. Five winners were chosen, and they will be read, one per night, through July 1. One winner will be chosen out of these five; this play will be produced next summer.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
6 to 11 p.m. in downtown Sarasota on Main St.
Free
Call 487-7904, ext. 103.
Part of the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, this block party features live music, power boats on display and other festivities on Main Street.
6 to 9 p.m. on Main St. in Lakewood Ranch, 8131 Lakewood Main St.
Free
Call 907-9243.
The popular Lakewood Ranch concert series continues on the first Friday of every month. As always, food vendors, beer trucks, sponsor booths and kids’ rides and activities will line Main Street. This month’s band is the Tropical Avenue Band, which performs R&B, top 40, island and Latin music. Proceeds benefit the Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club.
6 to 9 p.m. in Gulf Gate, 6557 Superior Ave.
Free
Call 312-5630.
Local businesses in Gulf Gate host this event on the first Friday of the month. Businesses stay open extended hours, and some offer special deals or food and drink samples. There will also be live entertainment.
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Fourth of July Barbecue Dinner
6 p.m. at The Showfolks of Sarasota, 5204 Lockwood Ridge Road
$12 for members; $17 non-members
Call 677-8515.
The Showfolks of Sarasota hosts a barbecue dinner, prepared by Jack Dean and Company, celebrating Independence Day. Legendary trapeze artist Tony Steele is the guest of honor at the dinner.
Red White And Brew - Full Pint Tour
12:30 to 5 p.m. at World of Beer, 1888 Main St.
$65, or two for $120
Visit brewthrusrq.com.
Celebrate the Fourth with Brew Thru SRQ’s tour of five local breweries on the Siesta Trolley. Each stop features tours and beer education, as well as a pint of craft beer. Stops include World of Beer, Calusa Brewing, Big Top Brewing Co., JDubs Brewing Co. and Mandeville Beer Garden.
9:30 p.m. at The Gator Club, 1490 Main St.
$5
Call 366-5969.
Local dance band Johnny Diamond returns to The Gator Club for another exciting performance.
4 to 8 p.m. at World of Beer, 8217 Tourist Center Drive
Free
Call 306-5868.
World of Beer hosts its third annual summer concert series. This year features the Jah Movement Reggae Band.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
3 to 10 p.m. at Calusa Brewing, 5701 Derek Ave.
Free
Call 922-8150.
Calusa Brewing hosts a summer concert, featuring performances from three live bands, food trucks and desserts. Celebrate the Fourth of July a day early with this afternoon event. Live music starts at 6 p.m.
HD at the Opera House: Petipa's "The Sleeping Beauty"
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
$20
Call 328-1300.
The Sarasota Opera House shows The Royal Ballet in London performing Petipa’s classic opera based on the “Sleeping Beauty” story. Music for the opera was written by Tchaikovsky. The program lasts two hours and 55 minutes, with two intermissions.
Black Diamond Burlesque's Peep Show Deluxe
7:30 p.m. at The Gator Club, 1490 Main St.
$15
Call 366-5969.
Black Diamond Burlesque presents its Peep Show Deluxe revue. All tips and a portion of the door revenue will benefit the Pulse Employee Recovery Fund to help those who recenly lost loved ones in Orlando. For ages 21 and older.
2 to 6 p.m. at Motorworks Brewing, 1014 Ninth St. West, Bradenton
Free
Call 567-6218.
Motorworks Brewing, in conjunction with SRQ Crowd Control and Speed Chasers of Florida, hosts an event encouraging guests to show off their cars or motorcycles to the world. All vehicles are welcome. Food and beer will be available for purchase, and there will be live music.
Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Superstock and Aqua X Races
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lido Beach, VIP viewing at Sandcastle Resort, 1540 Ben Franklin Drive
Free; tickets for VIP viewing $100
Call 487-7904, ext. 103.
Celebrate the holiday weekend by watching the annual Suncoast Powerboat Grand Prix boat races.
MONDAY, JULY 4
6 to 10 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave.
$25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 for children ages 4 to 11 and $150 for VIP
Call 366-5731.
Selby Gardens presents a barbecue dinner, custom cocktails and live music from the Lauren Mitchell Band, and a scenic view of the Sarasota Bayfront fireworks.
4:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave.
$25 in advance; $30 at the door; $5 for students
Call 387-6046.
The Gloria Musicae singers celebrate Independence Day by performing choral arrangements of famous patriotic songs.
26th Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Siesta Beach
5:30 to 10 p.m. at Siesta Key
Free
Call 349-3800.
Catch this display with your toes in the sand. Fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m.
Sarasota Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular
9 p.m. at Bayfront Park
Free
Celebrate Independence Day by watching the bayfront fireworks show in downtown Sarasota.
TUESDAY, JULY 5
8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre, 1487 Second St.
Tickets $28; $20 for guests under 40 and $5 for students
Call 321-1397.
“Dry Land,” a play by Ruby Rae Spiegel, makes its regional premiere at Urbanite. Set in a high school girls’ locker room, it portrays an unlikely friendship between two teenage girls. The play tackles tough topics, such as female sexuality, eating disorders, suicide, bullying and reproductive rights and depicts the incredible pressure of contemporary teenage life. Runs through July 24.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
7 p.m. at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd.
$15-19
Call 925-3869.
From July 6-9, 40 professional comedians from across the U.S. and Canada will perform at McCurdy’s as part of the traveling World Series of Comedy contest. Audience members will be able to vote during the show, helping to pick the winners who will go to Las Vegas for the main event.
