Lisa Ridings Band. Food and drinks available for purchase. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission: $5 - $15. Tickets may be purchased in the Visitors Pavilion on the day of the event. Limited seating available.
Ringling Museum grounds, Bayshore Gardens. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 941-358-3180.
Including corn hole, the Marauders inflatable speed pitch, the prize wheel, and a photo booth where fans can pose for pictures with Marauders players. The official Marauders roster will be introduced by Marauders General Manager Rachelle Madrigal and new team play-by-play broadcaster Matt Neverett at 6:45 p.m.After the speaking portion of the event concludes, fans will be invited onto the field for an autograph session with the team. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LECOM Park, 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL.
Integrating powerful imagery and thought-provoking messages celebrating diversity. The 15th anniversary exhibit is April 4 to June 1, 2018, in Sarasota's Island Park. For more information, call 941-404-5710.
Mix of local and regional live music. Select galleries open until 11 p.m. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission: $15. Free for Members and College Students w/ ID and free with "Art After Five" admission.
Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL.
941-360-7399
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$10 for Sarasota Jazz Club members, $15 for non-members. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota.
Taste fine wine and delight in delicious food pairings as you stroll along the drive to the mansion. VIP ticket holders will enjoy early entry, valet service, and a champagne toast. Also includes access to the VIP lounge located on the beautiful Ca' d'Zan Terrace, featuring special cuisine, distinctive blends and a dedicated service staff. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets: General admission: $135 / $200 for VIP. Ringling Museum Grounds, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
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Interact with a wide variety of home improvement experts and get inspired for your next d.i.y. home project. Free admission and parking. Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL
Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday Noon - 6 p.m. Admission to the fest has been $5 on Friday and Sunday, $10 Saturday after 4 p.m. to see the headlining music acts.
Sutton Park in downtown Palmetto. 6th Street West (Corner of 6th St West and 10th Avenue, Palmetto). Here's more info along with entertainment schedule.
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Siesta Key Gazebo south of the pavilion. The one-mile fun run or walk begins at 7:30 a.m. The 5-K Run begins at 8 a.m. Entry fee benefits the Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory. 388-4441 xt 357.
Click here for more info and to sign up.
Block party on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Bring a chair, but no cooler. Dogs on a short leash. Free admission. Party starts at 5 p.m. Game at 7 p.m.
8131 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Variety of arts and crafts. Everything handmade in the USA! Also a "Green Market" with plants, flowers, hand made soaps, gourmet spices and more. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission.
1 Central Avenue, downtown Sarasota, FL April Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota
Sunday afternoon show at 2 p.m. at Ski-A-Ree Stadium. 2 p.m. (941)-388-1666.
1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (near/behind Mote Marine Aquarium on the water.)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Free!
Centennial Park's Gazebo in downtown Venice, FL.
4 days with classes, tastings, lunch and dinner pairings, bartender academy, panel discussions, cigars, VIP pours, live music street party, and grand tasting with hundreds of whiskies to sample. Various events, locations and schedules.
The music takes place at the Gazebo in Centennial Park in Downtown Venice. Free. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bring your own folding chairs or blankets.
Admission is only $4, kids under 12 are free. Free parking. Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m, Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Airport Festival Grounds in Venice, Florida on Airport Avenue
10 days of movies, celebrities and parties! Here's where you can find out more.
Cajun food and live music featuring the Gumbo Boogie Band, games and rides. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults $5, Kids 5 & under free.
St. Martha Catholic School, 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
Taste your way through local favorites, sip on distinctive wines, and enjoy unique craft brews. Admission starts at $50 for General Admission and is $150 for VIP. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL. More info and tickets here.
Showtime is 3 p.m. Admission is $5. Call 941-907-4123 for availability.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, on Lockwood Ridge, a block south of University Parkway.
3131 61st Street, Sarasota.
Food and drinks available for purchase. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission: $5 - $15. Tickets may be purchased in the Visitors Pavilion on the day of the event. Limited seating is available.
Ringling Museum grounds, Bayshore Gardens. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.
941-358-3180. Click here for tickets and more info.
Bring a picnic basket, blankets or chairs. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Concert series will occur every Friday evening through April 27, 2018. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free admission.
Downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Mosaic Amphitheater.
Get your chicken, ribs, pork and beef brisket! BBQ teams competing for a $20,000 cook-off contest purse, plus live music with the Lonesome River band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, and Volume Five along with a chili cook off, kids park and more. Fri: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free parking and admission.
Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 595 Airport Ave E., Venice, FL. More info here.
Free admission all day. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.
Bring your own chairs and blankets. Free, at sunset. Nokomis Beach, Casey Key. Rain date April 28. For details, call 941-861-5000.
Local food trucks and vendors, great brews, street soccer, live music by Ship of Fools, The Bird Tribe, Pressure Dem, Babyl, Spark Notes, Kim Logan & The Hydramatic, Treedomm, Summer Survivors and Fancy Rat. No cover charge. Noon - midnight.
Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota.
Original handmade artwork for sale. Free admission. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Street in downtown Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Showtime is 3 p.m. Admission is $5. Call 941-907-4123 for availability.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, on Lockwood Ridge, a block south of University Parkway. 3131 61st Street, Sarasota.
The show begins at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:15 p.m. (941) 480-1704. More info & Tickets.
Venice Performing Arts Center on the campus of Venice High School, 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL.
