Events Happening This Weekend, January 6th-8th!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?!

 

Friday, January 6^th, 7pm | Back to the 80’s Block Party | 1528 State Street

Are you ready to smash the buttons on the Pac Man arcade machine or check out a real DeLorean sports car like the one used in the famous Back to the Future film series? Head down to State Street this Friday night for Fresh Friday! Come hungry and ready to munch on some of your favorite downtown food and beverages from Brick’s Smoked Meats, State Street Eating House + Cocktails, The Gator Club, and Art Ovation Hotel!

 

Friday, January 6^th, 7:30pm | Cirque Italia Water Circus | Riviera Dunes Marina | 102 Riviera Dunes Way

Cirque Italia presents a European-style performance that is dramatic, vivid, and moving! They bring unique acts of aerial stunts, contortionists, hand balancing, and much more over an aquatic stage that will take your breath away and leave you with unforgettable memories!

 

Saturday, January 7^th, 10am | “New Year, New You” Health & Wellness Expo | UTC Mall | 140 University Town Center Drive

Presented by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, this event will feature over 50 vendors from Manatee and Sarasota counties ranging from doctors to wellness professionals with a variety of specialties. It will run from 10am to 3pm

 

Saturday, January 7^th, 7pm | Sip N Paint (90’s and 2000’s Alt Rock) | Joe’s Palette Paint and Wine Bar | 900 Central Avenue #11b

Enjoy all the best 90’s and 2000’s Alternative Rock throwbacks (think Red Hot Chili Peppers and Blink 182!) while you sip your favorite wine and paint a pre-stenciled canvas. Make your reservation today for priority seating!

 

Sunday, January 8^th, 10am | Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch | Waterside Place | 7500 Island Cove Terrace

Enjoy the beautiful weather and shop local with over 75 local vendors including organic produce, specialty spices and rubs, honey, prepared foods, flowers, pet products, fresh bread, baked goods, jewelry, and more! You can also enjoy a variety of local musicians, live chef demos, and an interactive art corner for kids in partnership with Native Little Ones.