Key Events: June 25-July 23
“Sopwith Camel” by Robert Baxter will be exhibited at the Dabbert Gallery Summer Showcase, July 2 to Sept. 30. The gallery is located at 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, and open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information at www.dabbertgallery.com
June 25
Concert in the Grove at Mixon’s Fruit Farms. Dance to Rumba, Samba and Salsa. Tickets are $3 per person at the door. No parking fee. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2712 26th Ave East, Bradenton. 941-748-5829.
June 26
Festival Kick Off Party, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. $100 per person.
June 27
Save Our Seabirds Fund Raiser, TKatz Pub, 2920 Beneva Road, Sarasota. Live music, kids games, food, beer, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. 941-924-0283.
June 28
4th of July Celebration Book Sale at Friends of the Selby Public Library Bookstore June 28 to July 6, all books at least half-off. Bookstore is inside Selby Public Library at 1331 First Street, Sarasota, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 941-861-1140.
June 30
Art After 5 at the Ringling Museum In the Art Museum and Circus Museum. Cash bar on the Museum of Art loggia. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 941-359-5700 or visit www.ringling.org. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.
Palm Avenue First Friday Walk Enjoy gallery openings, dining, antiques, specialty shops and live performances as member of the Palm Avenue Arts Alliance sing, dance, stroll and serenade the community and its guests. 6 p.m. Palm Avenue, Sarasota.
July 1
Festival Parade of Boats Downtown Sarasota Begins at U.S. 301 to Gulfstream Avenue, Sarasota. 7 p.m. 941 371-8820 x1800.
Downtown Block Party & Powerboats on Main Street Live entertainment, food, vendors and view powerboats on display. 8 p.m. to midnight. Main Street, Sarasota. 941 371-8820 x1800.
July 2
World Kilo Record Run for Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix See world speed record attempts by some of the fastest boats in the world. Best viewing will be from New College of Florida (5800 Bay Shore Road). Free Admission. For additional details visit www.superboat.com.
Friday ArtWalk Bradenton Village of the Arts Out of the ordinary art, shopping, live music, food and free street parking. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sat. July 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 941-747-8056 or www.villageofthearts.com.
M Gallery of Fine Art will exhibit selections from the gallery owner’s private collection, including works by Susan Foster and emerging artist, Andy Espinoza. Opening Friday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 16 South Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-954-8774.
July 3
9th Annual St. Armands Boat Show, St. Armands Circle Park, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission, no coolers.
Powerboats By The Bay Food, vendors and live entertainment. Centennial Park on 10th Street in Sarasota.
July 4
Tropical 4th of July Celebration at Selby Gardens Festivities start at 6 p.m. Judging for the best patriotic attire contest will begin at 7 p.m. on the west side of the Great Room by the Bay (where the band is playing). Prizes will be awarded for this contest at 7:30 p.m. in the same location. The evening will culminate at nightfall in a community fireworks display along the bayfront. All-American cookout fare as well as beer, wine, soda and water will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 900 South Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information go to www.selby.org.
Sarasota Bayfront Park Fireworks, approximately 9 p.m. Best viewing along the Sarasota Bayfront near Island Park 941 371-8820 x1800.
Siesta Key Fireworks Celebration VIP party begins at 5 pm. $75 per person (discounts for kids) includes reserved onsite parking, gourmet picnic dinner, beverages, live entertainment, and ideal viewing area of the display. WSRQ 106.9 FM musical soundtrack for fireworks display on simulcast. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. 948 Beach Road, Sarasota.
DSA Flag Fest Sarasota & Fireworks Live entertainment, food, games, carnival rides, view of the 4th of July Firework Display over Marina Jack’s and Island Park, Sarasota welcomes a new tradition to honor our American Community, 4 p.m., Main Street Sarasota 941-706-7605.
July 7
Lazy Fairy Improv Troupe 7:30 p.m., The Players Theatre, 838 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941 953-3368.
Drag Queen Bingo at Golden Apple Dinner Theater. Admission and bingo cards are free, but reservations are required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A full bar and a light menu are available. 25 North Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, call 941-366-5454 for tickets.
July 15
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Crisp wedding comedy written by Emmy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Alan Ball. Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 8 p.m. 941-365-2494.
July 17
Sarasota SUP beach festival at Lido Beach Resort Be a part of the Gulf Coast record for most paddle boarders on the water at one time. Four-mile race, plus novice race, kids race, freestyle events. All day 941-650-2241.
July 23
Black Swamp Gypsies Van Wezel Friday Fest, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 941-365-2494.
