WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!
Fri, Aug 11th, 6:30pm | Totally Awesome 80’s Murder Mystery & Dance Party | Pineapple Kitchen | 4914 Lena Road Unit 104
Don’t miss this 4-hour interactive murder mystery and dance party! This includes a 4-course dinner, two adult or non-alcoholic beverages, a dance party with munchies, and a Totally Awesome 80’s keepsake cup. Each guest will be assigned a character and you are encouraged to dress up in costume to really bring the excitement!
Sat, Aug 12th, 8am | Cars & Coffee | Ford’s Garage | 295 North Cattlemen Road
It’s that time of the month! Sarasota Cars and Coffee is back from 8-10am at UTC near Ford’s Garage, and this time with a special bonus! Two world-famous monster trucks from Monster Jam, Grave Digger and ThunderROARus, will be on display for you to see up close and personal. There will also be a unique display of luxury, classic, and exotic cars, live music, and complimentary coffee.
Sat, Aug 12th, 10am | SarasotaCon – ComiCon | Carlisle Inn & Conference Center | 3727 Bahia Vista Street
Striving to be Florida’s best and truest comic convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres, SarasotaCon is a collectors’ mecca convention! There will be exhibitors catering to a wide spectrum of interests including comic books, anime manga, cosplay, sci-fi, wrestling, video games, gaming, retro toys, and much more! Additionally, a roster of comic industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet.
Sat, Aug 12th, 11am | Splash & Bubbles Yard Pawty | Boo’s Ice House & Dog Bar | 1314 Tenth St
Bring your bathing suit and four-legged friends to beat the heat at this fun, outdoor, pet-friendly event! Boo’s Ice House & Dog Bar will transform the outdoor dog park into a water park with various size pools, splash pads, sprinklers, bubbles, and a slip n slide! Enjoy a cocktail while your pup enjoys dog-friendly, dairy-free ice cream, too!
Sun, Aug 13th, 1pm | Changing Lanes Bowling Tournament | AMF Gulf Gate Lanes | 7221 South Tamiami Trail
This event will give you two hours of bowling with shoe rental, pizza, and unlimited soft drinks. Come alone, with friends, family, or even bring the kids! You may join a team if you’d like, and there will be lanes reserved just for the children. This event will support the nonprofit organization Project 180!
