This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

By Nick Friedman
| 11:04 p.m. August 23, 2015

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

MONDAY, AUG. 24

+ Daiquiri Deck Dash — takes place at 6:15 p.m. at Daiquiri Deck, St. Armands, 325 John Ringling Blvd. Free.

Dust off your running shoes and kick off your week with a healthy start.

Plus, this free 5k comes with a reward (other than fitness, of course). Everyone who completes the run will receive a free small daiquiri, domestic draft or smoothie.

TUESDAY, AUG. 25

+ Wing Night — takes place at 5 p.m. at World of Beer Sarasota, 8217 Tourist Center Dr., Bradenton. Free.

What better way to spend a summer evening than by unwinding with wings and beer?

JDub's Brewing Co. is teaming up with World of Beer Sarasota to present this wing night, which will feature some special sauces and a WOB-exclusive JDub's pale ale made with pineapple and habaneros.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26

+ Cats — takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton. $27 to $37.

Catch the Manatee Players' rendition of this classic show.

This musical, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the work of T.S. Elliot, was first introduced on Broadway in 1980. Now see it locally through Aug. 30.

THURSDAY, AUG. 27

+ Sample Sarasota – A Twilight Foodie Market — takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. at Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 N. Lemon Ave. Free.

This free evening food market and extension of the Central Sarasota Farmers Market is a great evening option for foodies who can’t make the regular Saturday event.

This new event, catered to foodies, is designed to highlight the area’s best chefs, bakers, farmers, brew masters, food producers and more. Try free samples, browse the vendors and stick around for beer on tap at Mandeville.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28

+ Old School Second Anniversary Party — takes place at 5 p.m. at Old School Bar and Grill, 1991 Main St. Free.

Old School Bar and Grill is turning two years old.

Come downtown and celebrate with the bar at this birthday bash featuring drinks, dancing and live music by Rye Road.

SATURDAY, AUG. 29

+ Babyl — takes place at 9 p.m. at Growler's Pub, 2831 N. Tamiami Trail. Free.

Check out one of the newest bands in town, Babyl.

Fronted by Ben Jacobs, a veteran of the Sarasota music scene, Babyl pumps out soulful jams with elements of hip hop, R&B and rock.

SUNDAY, AUG. 30

+ Second Annual International Mermaid Day 10k — takes place at 7 a.m. at Fit2Run downtown, 1400 Main St.$25.

This second annual run benefits Girls on the Run, an organization that promotes health and wellness for women. Race starts and ends at Fit2Run downtown.

Stick around for a post-race party.