🎨 ArtLab: In Motion

Saturday, Aug. 8, 7–10 p.m., Aleur Event Collective, 1001 Central Ave., Sarasota.

ArtLab celebrates four years by turning Aleur in the Rosemary District into a living canvas filled with visual art, live painting, dance, aerial performances, spoken-word poetry, living sculptures and immersive installations. The evening also brings music by DJ Shambala, a champagne skirt experience, bourbon tasting, craft cocktails and food from local restaurants. Advance tickets are $20 and admission at the door is $25. For more information, click here.

🧷 Sarasota Punk Flea Market

Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sahib Shrine Center, 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota.

Browse vinyl records, vintage clothing, original art, taxidermy, handmade jewelry, horror and movie memorabilia, retro games, comic books and other wonderfully odd finds from vendors gathered indoors and outside. Admission is $10 at the door and free for children ages 12 and younger. Food and drinks available for purchase. For more information, click here.

🎻 Strings Con Brio and Michael Bodnyk

Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, Sarasota.

Strings Con Brio joins tenor and organist Michael Bodnyk for an evening celebrating community, artistry and the power of live music. Tickets are $20–$30. For more information, click here.

🎸 Mirror Parts With Doolittle and RiskAverse

Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton.

Alt-pop band Mirror Parts headlines with catchy hooks, emotive lyrics and a sound shaped by ’80s new wave and early-2000s punk. Orlando’s Doolittle brings a heavier blend of shoegaze and metal, while local opener RiskAverse draws on emo, pop-punk and metalcore. Admission is a minimum $10 donation. For more information, click here.

🏳️‍🌈 0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life—Still Here, Still Becoming

Saturday, Aug. 8, 3–5 p.m., Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

This intergenerational LGBTQ+ exhibition gathers visual art, oral histories and community installations exploring queer life, resilience, memory and transformation from youth through older adulthood. The opening reception launches a month-long display in the museum’s Community Gallery and includes special performances. This event is free. For more information, click here.

💃 Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance Encore

Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Emmy Award-winning dancer and choreographer Derek Hough leads a high-energy stage production that moves through ballroom, Latin, contemporary and other dance styles with a company of accomplished performers. Tickets start at $56. For more information, click here.

🎻 Bradenton Art Market: Six Years in the Village

Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8, 7–11 p.m., Adobe Kava, 1302 13th Ave. W., Bradenton.

Bradenton Art Market celebrates six years in the Village of the Arts with two nights of local art, handmade goods and music. Friday pairs an electric-violin performance by Mario Santana with a swap for vinyl, CDs, books, cassettes and other physical media. On Saturday, DJ Michael Zanetti spins funky, feel-good sets on vinyl. This event is free and family-friendly. Kava, botanical teas, coffee and kombucha are available for purchase. For more information, click here.

🚒 Touch-a-Truck at Scooter’s Coffee

Saturday, Aug. 8, 1–4 p.m., Scooter’s Coffee, 6625 State Road 70 E., Bradenton.

Climb aboard a working firetruck, meet local firefighters and spend the afternoon tackling games, crafts and other family-friendly activities. The first 100 guests receive a free giveaway, and $1 from every food or drink purchase will benefit the local fire department. This event is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. For more information, click here.

👠 Hunks in Heels: All Stars

Saturday, Aug. 8, 5 p.m., Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice.

Past champions slip back into their heels for an all-star lip-sync showdown with a “Night in Hollywood” theme. The 18-and-older fundraiser includes dinner catered by Made in Italy, a live show and silent auction. Proceeds support Spread Spencer’s Sparkle’s scholarships and programs for music and arts, homelessness and LGBTQ+ youth. Tickets are $85. For more information, click here.

🎸 UTC Live on The Green With 22N

Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:30–9:30 p.m., The Green at UTC, 210 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.

Five-piece band 22N keeps the dance floor moving with pop, country, rock, disco, metal and Top 40 favorites spanning the ’80s through today. Bring a chair or blanket since seating is limited. This event is free. For more information, click here.

🎶 Music on Main

Friday, Aug. 7, 6–9 p.m., Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch.

Ya Ya & The Diamond Chasers supply the soundtrack for this monthly block party, which also brings food vendors, beer trucks, inflatables and children’s activities to Main Street. The evening benefits HOPE Family Services. This event is free. For more information, click here.

⚡ Pokémon Summer Party

Saturday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port.

Young Pokémon trainers can celebrate the end of summer with games, snacks and an afternoon built around the enduringly popular pocket monsters. This event is free. For more information, click here.

⚾ Bradenton Marauders Back to School Night

Saturday, Aug. 8, 6:30–9:30 p.m., LECOM Park, 1611 9th St. W., Bradenton.

The Marauders turn a night at the ballpark into a back-to-school sendoff, with complimentary backpacks for the first 500 children ages 12 and younger. The Anna Maria Island Chamber’s $19.88 ticket package includes admission, a Marauders cap and a nonalcoholic drink voucher. For more information, click here.

🏛️ Venice Turns 100! Centennial Exhibit

Monday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Venice Museum, 351 Nassau St. S., Venice.

Photographs, artifacts and local stories trace Venice’s development during its first century as the city continues an 18-month centennial celebration. This event is free. For more information, click here.

📚 Books and Brews Book Club

Monday, Aug. 10, 7–9 p.m., Corporate Ladder Brewing Company, 4935 96th St. E., Palmetto.

This month’s brewery book club dives into Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River, a historical mystery inspired by the life of an 18th-century midwife. Readers can join the conversation and contribute to an optional potluck. This event is free. Beer is available for purchase. For more information, click here.

🎤 So You Think You’re Funny? Comedy Open Mic

Thursday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m., The O Bar, 748 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey.

First-timers and seasoned comics test their material during a casual open-mic night hosted by Jake Scully. Performers get five minutes onstage, while everyone else can settle in with a drink and see which jokes land—and which ones may need a little more work. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. For more information, click here.

🐆 The Florida Panther Project

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6–7:30 p.m., Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota.

An old-fashioned Kodak slide presentation examines the Florida panther’s fight back from the brink, the conservation work that supported its recovery and the challenges facing the species’ future. Registration is required. This event is free. For more information, click here.

🎨 Art for Venezuela

Sunday, Aug. 9, noon–5 p.m., 715 5th St. E., Unit C, Bradenton.

Art, music and community come together during this family-friendly fundraiser supporting people affected by the earthquake in Venezuela. Local chef and DJ Diego spins Latin records, area artists display their work and live musicians keep the afternoon moving. All profits from event-run sales, the silent auction and sponsorships will be donated to the relief effort, while participating vendors will contribute half their proceeds. This event is free. Donations are encouraged. For more information, click here.

✍️ Manga Drawing Workshop

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 5–7 p.m., Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota.

Young artists ages 10–18 can learn what distinguishes manga from other drawing styles, practice its fundamental techniques and create original panels during this hands-on workshop. Registration is required. This event is free. For more information, click here.

🎤 Humor Institute Class Performance

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

The graduating students of McCurdy’s Comedy Boot Camp put their newly honed stand-up routines to the test in front of a live audience. There is no admission charge, but reservations are required and the showroom has a two-item minimum per person. For more information, click here.

🌱 Seed Saving

Thursday, Nov. 12, 7–9 a.m., UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto.

Learn how to collect and preserve seeds from common fruits and vegetables while keeping future crops true to type. UF/IFAS residential horticulture agent Mack Lessig covers basic plant breeding, isolation techniques and the practical steps needed to start a backyard seed bank. Registration is required. This event is free. For more information, click here.