This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 24

FRIDAY, JULY 24

Wednesday night trivia at Growler’s Pub is already infamous in its own right. Now, to spice things up a bit, the pub has teamed up with Planned Parenthood to host a special night of sex trivia to help promote sexual health advocacy.

Enjoy custom-created trivia questions about everyone’s favorite topic, beer, prizes and a special themed playlist.

Based in Nashville, this band is far from mainstream country. The band's style ranges from cowboy jazz to Tex-Mex waltzes, country ballads and soulful R&B dance tunes.

McClain's songwriting features a relaxed tenor and a storyteller's gift of gab to provide a down-to-earth performance.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

This summertime party at Gecko’s on State Road 70 will feature beer from Big Top Brewing Co., which will be serving maple bacon beer, among others. Gecko’s will be running its smoker and grill to serve up pork from Three Suns Ranch, and Republic National Distributing will be pouring glasses of wine.

Catch live music by Kettle of Fish, bar games, a cornhole tournament, cars from Tri County Jeepers and more.

The concept is simple: Chug a beer; run a quarter-mile; repeat until you’ve run a mile.

Cost includes admission, the four in-race beers, a post-race beer and a T-shirt. Awards for fastest male, fastest female, best costume and first to throw up.

Come celebrate the release of the new Funky Fresh Magazine with a party in the JDub's beer garden.

Event features live art from Richie Brasil, Eddie Rivera and Sean Snapp. Evening will include live performances by DJ Galati, Monteasy, Cliz, Ryanito, Ocean Symphony and Nice. Fillaburger will sell stuffed burgers starting at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 26

Not your grandma’s bingo night.

Head down to Mr. Beery’s to play beer bar bingo, win some prizes and enjoy some tasty craft beers on tap.