Things to do: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

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Tampa Theatre "A Nightmare on Franklin Street" film series: 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa

The Tampa Theatre announces the return of "A Nightmare On Franklin Street" featuring nine nights of petrifying programming with the following schedule: "The Exorcist" 7:30 p.m. followed by a live discussion with Linda Blair, Oct. 29, "Poltergeist" (2015) 6 p.m. and "Poltergeist" (1982) 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30, the Hitchcock thrillers "Strangers On A Train" 2 p.m., "Rope" 4:45 p.m., "The Birds" 7:15 p.m., and "Psycho" 10:15 p.m. Oct. 31. Late-Night, Lights-Off Ghost Tour is 11:30 a.m. Oct. 30, Family friendly ghost tour is Oct. 31. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 members, except for the "The Exorcist," $43. Meet and greet VIP tickets with Linda Blair are $103.50 Late night ghost tour is $15 general admission, $10 members, and family ghost tour is $10 general admission, $8 members. Information: 813-274-8981 or tampatheatre.org.

Halloween Main Street Live: along Main Street, Bradenton

The Old Main Street Merchants Association will host an Old Main Halloween Party 6-10 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring food vendors, shopping and live music by The Hobies. The event is free and open to the public. Information: facebook.com/OldMainStreet MerchantsAssociation.

Village of the Arts Community Trick-or-Treat: Village of the Arts, 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton

Join the Village of the Arts community for a low-fi trick-or-treat geared towards children 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents and business owners will be on hand passing out treats. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 941-747-8056.

"Flight To The North Pole" Benefit Car and Motorcycle Show: Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton

Manatee CrimeStoppers will be partnering with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at their Halloween Car Show to benefit the annual "Flight to the North Pole" 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring an antique and period car and motorcycle show, silent auction, show trophies, DJ and music, face painting, Halloween costume contest for all ages, prize drawings and door prizes. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit Flight To The North Pole, a charity benefitting terminally ill children. Information: Yvonne Gard at 941-747-3011, ext. 2273.

"Night of Light": Tabernacle Church, 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota

Tabernacle Church will host a free non-scary family Halloween alternative "Night of Light" festival themed Clowns, Costumes, and Candy, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring lots of fun activities.

Live Professional Wrestling: Viva La Lucha "Dia de Muertos": Bradenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto

Viva La Lucha will host a live professional wrestling performance "Dia de Muertos" 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring professional wrestlers including Bestia y Damian, Silver King, Rey Horus, Rey Bucanero, Hijo de la Park and more. Tickets: $10-$40. Information: 941-722-3244.

"Fright Night on St. Armands": St. Armands Circle, Sarasota

"Fright Night" will be 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and will transform St. Armands Circle from island sophistication to Halloween fun. There will be decorated storefronts, frightening characters around every corner dressed in the Halloween spirits, trick-or-treating for kids, and a performance of "Thriller" by the Sarasota High School Drama Department at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 941-388-1554 or starmandscircleassoc.com.

Annual Halloween Siesta Key Block Party and Pub Crawl: various locations, Siesta Key

The 15th annual Halloween Block Party and Pub Crawl will begin 9 p.m. Oct. 31 to include the Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Daiquiri Deck and ends at Gilligan's Island Bar. Music will be provided by live bands and DJ's and each bar will have their own costume contests and prizes. There will be trick or treating for little kids in Siesta Village along Ocean Boulevard and surrounding streets from 3-6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Information: 941-346-5443.

Annual Trunk or Treat: Parking lot, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St., Sarasota

The third annual Trunk or Treat will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 featuring vehicle trunks popped open and decorated, costume contest, games, bounce house for children and tempting treat. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 941-954-4182 or sarasotagov.com/rltaylor.

Rocky Horror Picture Show and Movie: Burns Court Cinemas, 506 Burns Court, Sarasota

Have a Rocky Horror Halloween at a party celebrating the 40th anniversary of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" starting at 9 p.m. followed by the film at 10 p.m. Oct. 31. Donation: $25, includes free audience props, one free raffle ticket, wine and beer at reasonable prices, prize drawing, and a free drink at the Starlite Room after-party at 1001 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota. Proceeds will benefit homeless cats and kittens at Cat Depot. Information: brownpapertickets.com or email jimmy_wilde2001@yahoo.com.

Ghost Spirit and Orb Walks: Bunker Hill Vineyards and Winery, 8905 Bunker Hill Road, Duette

Bunker Hill Vineyard will host "Spirit and Orb Walks" 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Guests must arrive by 7:30 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. Cost: $10. Reservations are required and are limited to a maximum of 25 adults, 18 years of age or older. Information: 941-776-0418 or bunkerhillvine@aol.com.

"The Met: Live in HD" and Ballet "Bolshoi Live in HD": Carmike Cinema Royal Palm 20, 2507 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Enjoy exceptional operatic performances featured in high definition simulcast Saturdays, followed by encore presentation during the following week. Movie line-up: Richard Wagner's "Tannhauser," noon Oct. 31, encore performance Nov. 4. Unless otherwise noted, all live performances are at 12:55 p.m., encore performances are 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $7.50-$18. Information: carmike.com.

Coquina Beach Market: 2650 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach

Stroll the Beach Market at Coquina Beach 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through July featuring local artists, arts and crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items and much more. Information: 941-518-4431.

Straz Live! In The Park: Curtis Hixon Park, downtown Tampa

Enjoy a delightful afternoon of beautiful music noon-6:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Listen to your favorite Broadway tunes from the Lion King and more, familiar arias sung by the Opera Tampa singers, and sample food from popular Tampa Bay area food trucks. The event is free and open to the public. For $125, you may purchase a table that seats eight people. You will have the opportunity to participate in a table decorating contest. Information: 813-229-7827 or strazcenter.org.

BINGO

American Legion Post 24: 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton

Bingo, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Public welcome. Information: 941-794-3489.

Casa Loma Mobile Home Park Clubhouse: 105 52nd Ave. E., Bradenton

Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Licensed food vendor available. Information: 941-761-7788.

Fairlane Acres: 819 49th Ave. Terr. W., Bradenton

Bingo, 6:15 p.m., doors open 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays (doors lock at 6 p.m.). Information: 941-739-5365.

Holy Cross Church: 505 26th St. W., Palmetto

Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Food served 4:30-6 p.m. Information: 941-729-3891.

Pictown Estates: 1201 50th Plaza W., Bradenton

Bingo, 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., Mondays. Free snacks at half time. Bingo cards: $0.25 each. Information: 941-758-1160.

Tidevue Estates Mobile Home Park Clubhouse: 4214 11th St. Ct. E. (off U.S. 301 N.), Ellenton

Bingo Fridays through April 30. Doors open 4 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. Information: 941-722-2557.

Whispering Palms Mobile Home Park: 1219 51st Ave. W., Bradenton

Bingo, 6 p.m. Sundays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Sales stop at 5:45 p.m. Snacks available. Information: 941-755-1557.

FARMERS MARKETS

Downtown Bradenton Farmers Market: Old Main St., Bradenton

The Bradenton Farmers Market will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through May, featuring more than 30 vendors offering locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, prepared foods, work of local artists and craftspeople, Howl'ween Pet Parade at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 with prizes for best overall, most scary, most creative, and most funny. Information: 941-840-0017 or visit bradentonfarmersmarket.com.

Central Sarasota Farmers Market: Sarasota County Technical Institute, 4748 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota

The Central Sarasota Farmers Market will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, featuring locally grown fresh produce, local artisan products, live music, and a variety of food vendors. Information: 941-677-0078 or centralsarasota farmersmarket.com.

Ellenton Sunday Market: 5309 29th St. E., Ellenton

The Ellenton Sunday Market is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through May featuring fresh fruit and vegetables, local honey, arts and craft vendors and more. Information: 941-256-4794.

Phillippi Farmhouse Market: 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through April featuring fruits and vegetables from local groves and farms including herbs, plants, cut flowers, prepared foods, seafood, ice cream, kettle corn, barbecue and multiple organic products. Local arts and craftsmen will be selling soaps and essential oils, organic treat for pets, fabric fantasies, books and much more. The midweek market runs through April. Information: 941-366-1323 or visit farmhousemarket.org.

Sarasota farmers market: Lemon Avenue at the intersection of Main Street, Sarasota

Fresh produce, plants, coffee, crafts, food and more are available 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-951-2656.

SOCIAL CLUBS

American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24: 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton

Lunch is served 11-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner, varied menu, 5-7 p.m., and Queen of Hearts 8 p.m., Mondays. Hamburgers 5-7 p.m., Bingo 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays. Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Bingo 1-3 p.m., meatball sandwiches and chili 5-8 p.m., karaoke with Franky Allen 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner with new menu selections 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Dancing and live music 7-10 p.m. Saturdays. Foxhole Lounge: hot dogs and Sloppy Joes 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays. Breakfast 8-11:30 a.m., dancing and live music by Bob Dewart Band with Eddie Tobin on piano 2-5 p.m.

Sundays; Cost: $5 members, $5 nonmembers. Smoke free. The public is welcome. Information: 941-794-3489 or americanlegionpost24.com.

American Legion Post 312: 1610 67th Ave. E., Oneco

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. Information: 941-758-6616.

American Legion Post 325: 3420 U.S. 301, Ellenton

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. Information: 941-981-3819.

AmVets Post 301: 2443 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton

Sunday bar bingo and wings 5-7 p.m. Open daily at 10 a.m. Back arcade open daily. Information: 941-722-0393.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18: 111 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Enjoy music 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Karaoke first Saturday of every month. Bar Bingo 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-755-5425.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Chapter 3171: 5831 15th St. E., Bradenton

All-you-can-eat 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. Wings and more, 4-7 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. Information: 941-756-2113.

Marine Corps League Desoto Detachment 588: 5225 26th St. W., Bradenton

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. Information: 941-301-4598.

North Manatee American Legion Post 309: 2419 Bayshore Road, Palmetto

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. Information: 941-722-8689.

VFW Post 2488: 810 Sixth St. W., Palmetto

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. Information: 941-722-9588.

VFW Post 9226: 3511 12th St. E., Ellenton

Post Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Oct. 31 featuring finger food, music and prizes. Thirsty Thursdays: $2 beers, $1 hotdogs. Euchre at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Post Redneck Surf and Turf, 4-7 p.m. Fridays; $5. All You Can Eat Breakfast 8-11 a.m., Bar poker at 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Ladies Auxiliary Feather Your Nest, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays. Queen of Hearts, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The public is welcome. Information: 941-729-8535.

VFW Palma Sola Post 10141: 5105 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

Karaoke with Randy and Annette, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31. 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. Information: 941-794-6394.

COMING SOON

Ringling Underground: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

Enjoy live music, art and atmosphere in the Museum of Art Courtyard during Ringling Underground 8-11 p.m. Nov. 5. This event features an eclectic mix of local and regional live music. Check out up-and-coming artists displaying their work in the Museum of Art Courtyard. Tickets: $10. The event is free with Art After 5 admission. Information: 941-359-5700 or ringling.org.

Music on Main: Main Street, Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a Music on Main concert 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 featuring live music by TC and Sass, playing disco, classic 60s and 70s, rock and Latin rhythms. Beer, wine and food sales will benefit the Florida Center for Early Childhood. Bring chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed. Dogs on short leashes are permitted. Admission is free. Information: 941-907-9243 or visit lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet.

Downtown Sarasota First Friday Art Walk: various locations, Sarasota

The Downtown Sarasota First Friday Art Walk will be 6 p.m. Nov. 6 featuring businesses, shops and eateries, decorated to welcome the holidays, and will stay open late as live music fills the streets. Attendees can shop, stroll and celebrate as they stroll through the businesses and along the downtown sidewalks enjoying dancing, refreshments and special offers. Proceeds will benefit Selby Gardens. Information: 941-366-5731.

"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night": Palm Avenue Main and First streets, Sarasota

"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night" will be 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 and every first Friday of the month 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. Admission is free. Information: 941-366-7040 or DSAsarasota.com.

Village of the Arts monthly art walk: Village of the Arts, 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton

Take a self-guided tour around Bradenton's acclaimed artist colony 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7. The village offers 30 galleries, studios, bakeries, healing arts, specialty shops, all nestled in colorful 1920 cottages, and three five-star restaurants serving delectable foods. Information: villageofthearts.com.

"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night": Towles Court, Sarasota

"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night" will be 6-9 p.m. Nov. 20 and every third Friday of the month 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. Admission is free. Information: 941-366-7040 or DSAsarasota.com.

This story was originally published October 28, 2015 at 5:52 PM with the headline "Things to do: Oct. 29-Nov. 4 ."