Things to do: June 2-8
Fairs, festivals & more
Art After 5
Enjoy Art After 5 exploring the Museum of Art’s permanent and special exhibition galleries and the Circus Museum. Ca’ d’Zan is not open for viewing during Art After 5, except on select dates in November and December. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. $10. 941-359-5700 or ringling.org. 5-8 p.m. Thursdays.
“Live from downtown, it’s Friday Night”
“Live from downtown, it’s Friday Night” features live performances by Sarasota’s premier entertainers and performing arts organizations. The public can enjoy shopping at a unique mix of boutiques, galleries and salons as businesses will be open with extended hours. Main Street at Five Points Park and Palm Avenue. Admission is free. 941-366-7040 or DSAsarasota.com. 6-9 p.m. June 3 and every first Friday of the month
Downtown Sarasota First Friday Art Walk
The Downtown Sarasota First Friday Art Walk features businesses, shops and eateries, open late as live music fills the streets. Attendees can shop as they stroll through the businesses and along the downtown sidewalks enjoying dancing, refreshments and special offers. Various locations, Sarasota, 941-366-5731. 6-9 p.m. June 3.
Music on Main
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a Music on Main concert featuring music by Kettle of Fish. Beer, wine and food sales will benefit Animal Network, Inc. Bring chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed. Dogs on short leashes are permitted. Admission is free. 941-907-9243 or lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet. 6-9 p.m. June 3.
“Dairy Day” Festival
Celebrate National Diary Month at Dakin Dairy Farms’ “Dairy Day” Festival featuring Magical Moogician, Dandy Dakin challenge course, Moo-Choo train ride, face painting, corn crib and arts and crafts, and 4-H hands-on experience and education skill-building clubs. A $20 wristband includes entry fee and highlights farm tours, rock climbing and bungee jump, mechanical bull, 35-foot water slide, 12 water slide with bounce house, and pony rides. $7 or $20 wristband, children ages 2 and younger are admitted free. 941-322-2802 or dakindairyfarms.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4.
“Hands-on History”
Experience lots of hands-on fun and explore how everyday activities were done in the past such as making butter, doing laundry with a washboard, making brand rubbings, lassoing bulls, planting seeds, and much more. Visitors can participate in the engaging “History Mystery” throughout the Museum and Park. Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. W., 941-721-2034 or email agriculturalmuseum@manateeclerk.com. The event is free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4.
Village of the Arts monthly art walk
Stroll Bradenton’s acclaimed artist colony featuring 30 galleries, studios, bakeries, healing arts, specialty shops, all nestled in colorful 1920 cottages, and three five-star restaurants serving delectable foods. Village of the Arts, 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton, villageofthearts.com. 6-9:30 p.m. June 3 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-5
HD at the Opera House
The 2016 season of “HD at the Opera House” series will include weekly live presentations of ballet and theater from some of the world’s most famous venues. “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Royal Opera House, June 5; “Ballet Russes,” Paris Opera Ballet, June 12; “The Damnation of Faust,” Paris National Opera, June 19; “La Cenerentola,” Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, June 26; “Sleeping Beauty,” Royal Ballet, July 3; “Adventures of Pericles,” Stratford Festival, July 10; “Requiem,” La Scala Opera House in Milan, July 17; “Werther,” Royal Opera House, July 24; “Millepied/Robbins/Balanchine” Opera Ballet, July 31; “Measure for Measure,” Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Aug. 7; “Der Rosenkavalier,” Salzburg Festival, Aug. 14; “The Taming of the Shrew,” Stratford Festival, Aug. 21; “La Favorita,” La Fenice in Venice, Aug. 28; “L’histoire de Manon,” Paris Opera Ballet, Sept. 4; “The Merchant of Venice,” Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Sept. 11. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. $18 Sarasota Opera subscribers, $20 general admission. 941-328-1300 or sarasotaopera.org. All showings are at 1:30 p.m.
Tampa Theatre Annual Summer Classic Movie Series
The 25th anniversary of the Summer Classic Movie Series is composed of films celebrating landmark anniversaries and will feature the following line-up: “Fargo” June 5, “African Queen” June 12, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” June 19, “Forbidden Planet” June 26, “Pretty in Pink” July 3, “Notorious” July 10, “The French Connection” July 17, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” July 24, “Swing Time” July 31, “All the President’s Men” Aug. 7, “M” Aug. 14, “A Raisin in the Sun” Aug. 21, “The Maltese Falcon” Aug. 28, “The Wizard of Oz” Sept. 4, “Gone with the Wind” Sept. 11, “Casablanca” Sept. 18. Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, 813-274-8981 or tampatheatre.org. $8-$10. All movie times are 3 p.m.
Carmike Cinema Royal Palm
Summer Kids Series 2016, TCM Classic Movies, “The Met: Live in HD,” and Fathom Events : The Summer Kid Series 2016: The series will feature “The Croods,” June 8-9, “Epic,” June 15-16, “Home,” June 22-23, “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” June 29-30, “Kung Fu Panda 2,” July 6-7, “Monsters vs. Aliens,” July 13-14, “Rio 2,” July 20-21, “The Peanuts Movie,” July 27-28, “Penguins of Madagascar,” Aug. 3-4, “Alvin - Road Chip,” Aug. 10-11. All movie times are 10 a.m. Sensory Sensitive movies are Wednesdays. $4, includes a drink and popcorn. TCM presents the following classic movies: “Ghostbusters,” (1984) 7 p.m. June 8 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 12. “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” (1971) 2 p.m. June 26 and 7 p.m. June 29. “Planet of the Apes,” (1968) 2 p.m. July 24 and 7 p.m. July 27. “Animal House,” (1978) 2 p.m. Aug. 14 and 7 p.m. Aug. 17. “The King and I,” (1956) 2 p.m. Aug. 28 and 7 p.m. Aug. 31. $7.50-$18. Enjoy exceptional operatic encore performances from The Metropolitan in New York, featured in high definition Wednesdays. The line-up is: “Tosca,” June 22, “L’Elisir d’Amore,” June 29, “La Boheme,” July 13, “Cosi Fan Tutte,” July 30. Unless otherwise noted, all encore performances are 7 p.m. $7.50-$18. Fathom events brings “Art & Architecture in Cinema: Teatro alla Scala,” 7 p.m. June 16; $15. Carmike Cinema Royal Palm 20, 2507 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, carmike.com.
Bingo
American Legion Post 24
Bingo. Public welcome. 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, 941-794-3489. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays.
Casa Loma Mobile Home Park Clubhouse
Bingo. Licensed food vendor available. 105 52nd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-761-7788. 6 p.m., doors 4:30 p.m.Wednesdays.
Fairlane Acres
Bingo. 819 49th Ave. Terr. W., Bradenton, 941-739-5365. 6:15 p.m., doors 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays (doors lock at 6 p.m.).
Pictown Estates
Bingo. Free snacks at half time. 1201 50th Plaza W., Bradenton, 941-758-1160. 7 p.m., doors 6 p.m., Mondays.
Whispering Palms Mobile Home Park
Bingo. Snacks available. 1219 51st Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-755-1557. 6 p.m., doors 4:30 p.m. Sundays.
Dances
Adult Singles Dance Club
Dance party, featuring live band plus a DJ, is open to the public. Optional free group dance lessons are offered. YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota (corner of Bahia Vista Street). $10, includes snacks. 941-756-8303 or 941-807-2226. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Bayshore Gardens Recreation Center
Ballroom dancing with live music by Ernie Litz. Coffee will be served. 6919 26th St. W., Bradenton. $5. 941-756-9255. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays.
Bella Danza Dance and Ballroom
Friday beginner group lessons 6 p.m. Friday advanced group lessons 7 p.m. Additional classes are offered. 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 305, Bradenton. $10. 941-465-1031 or belladanzaballroom.com.
Bradenton Woman’s Club
Dance, featuring live music, is open to the public. Singles are welcome. BYOB, sodas available. Smoke-free facility. Proceeds will benefit renovation of the clubhouse, built in 1921. 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. $8. 941-773-0177 or bradentonwomansclub.com. 8-11 p.m., lessons 7-8 p.m. Fridays.
West Coast Woman’s Club of Manatee County
Let’s Dance!, a monthly social dance with optional dance lessons at no additional charge. Music will be provided by Ellsworth and Company. Light snacks will be provided. Water and sodas are available for purchase. BYOB. H2U, 6670 Cortez Road, Bradenton. $8. 941-447-8238. 7-10 p.m. June 11.
Farmers markets
Central Sarasota Farmers Market
The Central Sarasota Farmers Market features locally grown fresh produce, local artisan products, live music, and a variety of food vendors. Florida House Learning Center, 4454 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, 941-677-0078 or centralsarasotafarmersmarket.com. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
Sarasota farmers market
Fresh produce, plants, coffee, crafts, food and more. Lemon Avenue at the intersection of Main Street, Sarasota, 941-951-2656. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
Social clubs
American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24
Lunch is served 11-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11-4 p.m. Saturdays. Dinner, varied menu, 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Bingo 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays. Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Bingo 1-3 p.m., wings-and-things 5-7 p.m., karaoke with Franky Allen 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Dancing and live music 7-10 p.m. Fridays. Foxhole Lounge: hot dogs, pretzels and pizza 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Breakfast 8-11:30 a.m., dancing and live music by Bob Dewart Band with Eddie Tobin on piano 2-5 p.m. Sundays; $6. Smoke free. The public is welcome. 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton, 941-794-3489 or americanlegionpost24.com.
American Legion Post 312
Queen of Hearts drawing, 7 p.m. Monday; bar poker, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Wings and strings, 6-9 p.m. first and third Thursday; dinner 5-7 p.m. and music 6-10 p.m. Fridays; music 2-6 p.m. Saturdays; and $6 all-you-can-eat breakfast 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays. 1610 67th Ave. E., Oneco, 941-758-6616.
American Legion Post 325
Tacos and dart tournament, Tuesdays. Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. Fridays. Music, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. Feather Your Nest 1-3 p.m., hot dogs, Sundays. 3420 U.S. 301, Ellenton, 941-981-3819.
AmVets Post 301
Sunday bar bingo and wings 5-7 p.m. Open daily at 10 a.m. 2443 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-722-0393.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18
Enjoy dinner with music starting at 5:30 p.m. Fridays. Bar Bingo 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Karaoke 7-10 p.m. third Sunday each month. Service office hours 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. 111 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-755-5425.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Chapter 3171
Breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m., Feather Your Nest 2-5 p.m., “Party in the Pavilion” with music 4-7 p.m. Sundays; breakfast $7. Tacos and more 4-7 p.m., bar poker 5-7 p.m. Mondays. Various mini meals $5, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. A weekly varied menu dinner is served 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Fun night 5-7:30 p.m., music 6-9 p.m., Thursdays. Family fish fry 5-7 p.m., Feather Your Nest 7-9 p.m., Fridays; Fish $7, Steak $10. Bar Poker 3-5 p.m. Saturdays. 5831 15th St. E., Bradenton, 941-756-2113.
Marine Corps League Desoto Detachment 588
All past and present military personnel and their guests are welcome to the Bunker Bar for fellowship, camaraderie, entertainment, and refreshments. Bar hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday. 5225 26th St. W., Bradenton, 941-301-4598.
North Manatee American Legion Post 309
Lunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Bingo, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. Bar poker, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Feather your nest 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. 2419 Bayshore Road, Palmetto, 941-722-8689.
VFW Post 2488
Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Fridays. Karaoke with Bob Dunn, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. 810 Sixth St. W., Palmetto, 941-722-9588.
VFW Post 9226
All-you-can-eat breakfast 8-11 a.m. every first and third Sunday of the month, Bar poker at 4:30 p.m. Sundays; $1 hotdogs. Ladies Auxiliary Feather Your Nest, 4:30-6:30 p.m., progressive jackpot, Mondays; $1 hot dogs. Queen of Hearts, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; $1 hot dogs. The public is welcome. 3511 12th St. E., Ellenton, 941-729-8535.
VFW Palma Sola Post 10141
Breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, bar poker 4 p.m. Sundays. Monday night dinner, 5-7 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats 4-6:30 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. The public is welcome to all dinners and events. 5105 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-794-6394.
Coming soon
Van Wezel Friday Fest
Van Wezel will host its yearly free outdoor summertime concert series with KoKo Ray and The Keepers, June 10, Jah Movement, July 29, Rebelheart, Aug. 26, and the Dr. Dave Band Sept. 23. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayside lawn, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-953-3368 or vanwezel.org. All performances are 5-9 p.m.
Palmetto Family Field Trip Fridays
The public can learn about the history of Palmetto and take part in fun “extras” like picking up mail, planting, identifying “what it is?” items, writing on old-fashioned chalkboards, etc. during Family Field Trip Fridays. Reservations for groups of 10 persons or larger are required. Palmetto Historical Park and Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto, 941-723-4991 or palmettohistoricalpark@manateeclerk.com. 10 a.m. Fridays June 10-Aug. 5.
Manatee Toy and Doll Show
Gulf Coast Trader will host the 2016 Manatee Toy and Doll Show, a unique two-day sale featuring a large variety of vintage, antique and modern dolls, toys and collectibles. Admission and parking are free. Peridia Golf and Country Club, 4950 Peridia Blvd. E., Bradenton. 941-343-3908. 4:30-8:30 p.m. June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11.
Art and a Movie
Celebrating the Ringling’s expanded galleries devoted to Asian Art, two short classic films illustrating two different American views of Chinese are “Charlie Chan” and “Fu Manchu.” $5, free to members. Seating is limited. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 1:30 p.m. June 11.
St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk
The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk. Studios and galleries will be open extended hours. Free parking and trolleys are offered. Download map at stpeteartsalliance.org. 5-9 p.m. June 11.
Sarasota National Cemetery Flag Day
The free Flag Day event will celebrate the 239th birthday of the US flag and includes a 90-minute concert by the Pops Orchestra with choral selections by Gloria Musicae and a formal flag retirement and retreat ceremony overlooking Patriot Plaza. Seating is limited, bring lawn chairs or seat cushions. 9810 SR72, Sarasota. 941-705-0592 or starsandstripescelebration.com. 6 p.m. June 12.
“Live from downtown, it’s Friday Night”
“Live from downtown, it’s Friday Night” featuring live performances by Sarasota’s premier entertainers and performing arts organizations and enjoy shopping at a unique mix of boutiques, galleries, and salons. Businesses will be open with extended hours. Towles Court, Sarasota. Admission is free. 941-366-7040 or DSAsarasota.com. 6-9 p.m. June 17.
Bradenton Boat Show
Browse a vast selection of new boats, boating accessories, fishing gear, and sit in on a session at the Captain Joe Fishing School. Bait, tackle and line for hands-on seminars will be provided. $5, children ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Bradenton Area Convention center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto, bradentonboatshow.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19.
Ghost Spirit and Orb Walks
Bunker Hill Vineyard will host “Spirit and Orb Walks.” Guests must arrive by 6 p.m. for a 30-minute indoctrination and discussion of the night’s walk and activities. Guests are asked to bring cameras with a night flash, EVP recorders, EMF recorders, digital temperature recorders, and extra batteries. The “Spirit & Orb Walks” will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Reservations are required and are limited to 18 years of age or older. Bunker Hill Vineyards and Winery, 8905 Bunker Hill Road, Duette. $10. 941-776-0418 or bunkerhillvine@aol.com. 6:30 p.m. June 18.
This story was originally published June 1, 2016 at 4:39 PM with the headline "Things to do: June 2-8."