What better way to celebrate making it past hump day than to spend an evening enjoying live music while shopping under the stars—and maybe even meeting some Clydesdales? 

If that sounds right up your alley, head to University Town Center this Thursday, Feb. 17, for UTC's monthly Night Market. From 5-9 p.m., visitors can take a stroll along The Green and shop from more than 40 local vendors offering handmade goods, jewelry, art, food and more. Vendors include Blossom & Burn Co., Jeni’s Ice Cream and the forthcoming Popstroke. As you shop, enjoy live music performed by local singer/songwriter BABYL and take some time to meet the evening’s special guests—the Budweiser Clydesdale horses. The Super Bowl commercial-worthy horses and their iconic red, white and gold beer wagon will be at the Night Market from 6 to 8pm. Shopping, Clydesdales and Sarasota's perfect February weather—sounds good to us.

UTC’s Night Market will be located on The Green at UTC, between Old Navy and Michaels. For more information visit UTC’s website or their Facebook page.