As officials try to make Bradenton younger, a new study says the city is the seventh best location in Florida to retire. Bradenton Herald file photo
Bradenton Farmers’ Market
Stroll Old Main Street, stock up on fresh fruits and veggies, shop crafts, listen to local live music, check out cooking demonstrations and more, every Saturday at the Bradenton Farmers’ Market.
This Saturday is the monthly Mainly Art day at the market. Look for even more vendors with an emphasis on arts and crafts.
Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 400 12th St. W., Bradenton. Free.
A knight on horseback at the 2017 Sarasota Medieval Festival. Sarasota Medieval Festival
Sarasota Medieval Fair
This weekend is your last chance to step back into the Middle Ages and partake in a day of “medieval merriment” at the 15th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Walk among peasants and royalty, peruse the offerings of ancient vendors and enjoy entertainment like jousting, comedy, period music and textile displays.
“The Fence” brings open air photography galleries to eight cities around the county each year. Chris Ogden Courtesy of Nathan Benderson Park
‘The Fence’
“The Fence” is the largest public photo exhibition in North America, and it stops in eight city parks every year.
Lucky for us, Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is one of them this time around.
The open air gallery features compelling photography from photographers of all skill levels. Photos are grouped so as to tell stories and illustrate thematic messages.
“This is a great opportunity for our area to see some of the world’s best photography,” said Stephen Rodriguez, president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, which manages Nathan Benderson Park. “We’re proud to be one of the eight host venues.”
Details: Through Jan. 31. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Free.
Tony Award winning musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is playing through January 6 at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota. Florida Studio Theatre
‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
“Can Monty Navarro juggle his fiancee and his mistress, knock off all eight of the heirs without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst?” Find out in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” a four-time Tony Award winning musical playing now at Florida Studio Theatre.
Details: Playing through Jan. 6. Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. $56-$59.
Country rock band Rye Road will perform at Main Street Live! on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Rye Road
Main Street Live! Thanksgiving Eve Party
Depending on who’s coming to dinner, Thanksgiving can be a little stressful.
In November, Main Street Live! happens the night before turkey day, so it’s a perfect time to blow off some steam before getting stuffy (and stuffed) on Thursday.
The six-hour street party brings food, drink, music and festivity to Old Main Street.
Country band Rye Road will perform.
Details: 6 p.m.-midnight Wednesday. Old Main Street, 400 12th St. W. Bradenton.
