Go & Do: Aug. 5

MANATEE

First Fridays on Fifth: Slicks’ Garage, 923 Fifth St. W., Palmetto

First Fridays on Fifth, hosted by Slicks’ Garage, will be 5 p.m. Aug. 6 featuring a block party and car show. local food and product vendors, live entertainment and local businesses with extended opening hours. The event is free. Proceeds of a 50/50 drawing will benefit Palmetto Youth Center. Information: 776-7298.

Music on Main: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Distractions band plays 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6. Concert is free; beer, wine and food available for purchase. Bring a chair; no coolers. Leashed pets are welcome. Proceeds benefit My Community Makeover.

Artwalk: Village of the Arts, 12th St. W. and Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton

The Village of the Arts ArtWalks are 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7. Galleries and shops will be open for business with extended hours. Information: 747-8056 or e-mail: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

Model Train Social: Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto

The Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum’s second summer social will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7 and noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 8. The Florida Garden Railroad Society will bring models trains, with setups including Thomas the Tank and Tropicana. There will be a visit from the Smurfs and their train. A drawing will be held for a Freight Train USA model train offered by the Railroad Society and a swap session open to the public. World of Mouth BBQ will sell lunches, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand will be raising funds for childhood cancer research. This is a free family event. More information: (941) 721-2034 or 723-4991.

Bishop Planetarium Summer Film Series: South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton

“Life on Earth” film series: Thursdays through Aug. 26. Upcoming movies include “Aliens of the Deep” and “Sacred Planet,” Aug. 12; “Microcosmos,” Aug. 19; “Encounters at the End of the World,” Aug. 26. All film screenings are at 7 p.m. Tickets: $9 general admission, $7 seniors and students, $5 members. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended. Family Night at the Museum: ’Toons and Tunes begins at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 7. Featured will be silent animated film shorts accompanied by live music by Peter Tavalin. Theme-related activities will follow in the planetarium lobby. Information: 746-4131.

SARASOTA

Art after 5: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Circus Museum hosts “Art after 5,” 5-8 p.m. every Thursday. “Art after 5 and a Movie” features films at 7 p.m. Upcoming films: “Jason and the Argonauts” on Aug. 12; “Who the #$&% is Jackson Pollock” on Aug. 19; and “Tulpan” on Aug. 26. Cash bar on the Museum of Art loggia. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-17, children ages 5 and younger are admitted free. Information: 359-05700 or visit www.ringling.org.

Monday Night Movies at the Ringling: Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

Join the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art for Monday Night Movies at the Ringling featuring “Casablanca” Aug. 9, “Gandhi” Aug. 16, “Mutiny on the Bounty” Aug. 23, and “The Last Emperor” Aug. 30. All movie times are 7 p.m. Tickets: $7. Information: 360-7399 or visit www.ringling.org

TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG

Summer Classic Film Series: Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa

Tampa Theatre presents its Summer Classic Film Series featuring classic movies such as Sing-a-long “Mary Poppins” Aug. 7-8, “The Princess Bride” Aug. 15, “Gone with the Wind” Aug. 21-22 and “Metropolis” Aug. 29. All movies times 3 p.m. Tickets: $7-$12. Information: (813) 274-8982 or visit www.tampatheatre.org.

Train show and swap meet: Knights of Columbus, 7177 58th St. N., Pinellas Park

Vendors will be on hand with various scales of train, tracks, accessories and more 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 14. There will be a model train layout, and lunch can be purchased from the Knights. Admission: $4 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Early bird admission will be from 9-10 a.m. Information: (727) 244-1341 or visit www.regalrailways.com.