Featured Events in Sarasota in October, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

Look closely and learn more about this seasons exhibitions with Sarasota Art Museum’s Executive Director, Virginia Shearer. As this talk will be exploring works in the galleries, there will be standing room only. Information Source: Sarasota Art Museum | eventbrite

As the Modern Masterpiece Uncovered exhibition draws to a close, we invite you to join us for an engaging closing talk with the exhibition's curators: Morris (Marty) Hylton III, President, Architecture Sarasota; Dr. Sujin Kim, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Hampton University; and Damien Blumetti, Founding Principle, Damien Blumetti Architect. The collaborators will share deeper insights into their research and discoveries behind the exhibition and reflect on what’s next for Victor Lundy’s iconic Galloway's building. Wine and cheese reception to follow. 5:30-6:30PM | Closing Talk Sarasota High School Alumni Auditorium 6:30-8PM | Reception Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby Information Source: Sarasota Art Museum | eventbrite

Wrestling Fans! The National Wrestling Alliance RETURNS to Sarasota, FL Saturday, October 26th for the return of the annual wrestling tradition that is Samhain 2!!!Bring the entire family to witness thrilling matches, jaw-dropping moves, and unforgettable moments up close and in person at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL. Join the Stars of the NWA along with NWA President (The Smashing Pumpkin's own frontman) William Patrick Corgan by bringing the old-school to the modern with YOU as a part of our NWA POWERRR LIVE Event television taping experience! Get your tickets NOW at NWALiveEvents.com and experience the excitement firsthand! Don’t miss out on this action-packed wrestling television taping event guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. The National Wrestling Alliance: where history lives, and legends are forged!! SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: NWA World Heavyweight Champion, The Over Champ EC3! Pretty Empowered: NWA World Women's Champion Kenzie Paige and Kylie Paige! Thom Latimer! The Southern 6 : Thrillbilly Silas Mason, NWA World Jr. Heavyweight Champion Alex Taylor, and Kerry Morton! The NWA World Tag Team Champions Knox & Murdoch! The Crush Natalia Markova and Bryan Idol! Aron Stevens and Blunt Force Trauma!!! NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions the King Bees!!! AND MANY MORE!!!!!! (*card subject to change) 1st Row RINGSIDE tickets are only $39.95!!!!! and will include the following: Guaranteed 1st Row admission into the NWA Samhain 2 Powerrr Taping Live Event on Saturday 10/26/242nd Row Floor tickets are only $34.95!!!!! and will include the following: Guaranteed 2nd Row admission into the NWA Samhain 2 Powerrr Taping Live Event on Saturday 10/26/24Floor tickets are only $29.95!!!!! and will include the following: Guaranteed Floor Seat admission into the NWA Samhain 2 Powerrr Taping Live Event on Saturday 10/26/24* Floor seating beyond the first and second rows is on a first come first serve basis (there is no assigned seating on the floor beyond the first and second rows for the event) GA (General Admission) tickets are only $27.95!!!!! and will include the following: Guaranteed GA admission into the NWA Samhain 2 Powerrr Taping Live Event on Saturday 10/26/24* GA seating is on a first come first serve basis in GA area (there is no assigned seating in GA for the event) Doors will open at approximately 7:00 pm EST for ticket holders NWA Tapings will have a bell time of 8:00 pm EST and the tapings will run until approximately 10:30 pm EST. All attendees must have a ticket, regardless of age, due to the venue security. When purchasing a ticket please be sure to enter your correct and current email address as updates and directions will be emailed to you as it gets closer to the show date. A few rules & codes of conduct to follow:We do ask our audience to refrain from any sexual and/or explicit cheers or chants. Photos and short video clips are allowed. Full match recording is NOT allowed. No live streaming/Facebook live full videos. GA seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis, you may not hold seats for other people. Defacing, destroying, or purposefully making excessive messes in the studio, parking lot and/or restrooms is not allowed. Anyone violating the above rules may be asked to leave with no refunds granted. All attendees must have a ticket, regardless of age, due to the venue security. This event is NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES, you can transfer your tickets to another attendee, however. The Schedule of events is subject to change. This event may contain strong language & occasional adult situations along with mild violence. Parental discretion is advised. By purchasing a ticket you consent to your likeness to be used on any and all NWA/Lightning One programming/marketing and/or any Lightning One/NWA broadcast. Information Source: National Wrestling Alliance | eventbrite

Witness the epic return of the National Wrestling Alliance to its historic Sarasota roots at Robarts Arena on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, for NWA Samhain 2, NWA Powerrr on the CW Taping. The event will feature the biggest stars of NWA, including NWA World Heavyweight Champion The Over Champ EC3, NWA World Women's Champion Kenzie Paige, NWA National Heavyweight Champion Thom Latimer, and many more. Tickets range from $27.95 to $39.95, offering different seating options for a thrilling live experience. General Admission tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event's doors will open at 7:00 pm EST, with the bell time set for 8:00 pm EST. Please note that all attendees must hold a ticket, regardless of age, due to venue security regulations. Be part of this unforgettable night of old-school wrestling brought to the modern era by the NWA.

The show will be located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota in 5 Points Park, on Central and First Street. Sarasota is well known for its famous white sandy beaches, friendly locals and visitors and inviting architecture. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more - all handmade in America - will be on display, ranging from $15 to $3,000. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture. Information Source: American Craft Endeavors (ACE) | eventbrite

The show will be located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota in 5 Points Park, on Central and First Street. Sarasota is well known for its famous white sandy beaches, friendly locals and visitors and inviting architecture. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more - all handmade in America - will be on display, ranging from $15 to $3,000. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture. Information Source: American Craft Endeavors (ACE) | eventbrite

Immerse yourself in the architectural wonders of Sarasota at the upcoming Architecture Walking Tour, set to take place on October 15, 2024, at the prestigious Sarasota Art Museum campus. Led by the esteemed President of Architecture Sarasota, Marty Hylton, participants will delve into the rich history of Sarasota through a captivating exploration of notable buildings such as the 1926 Elliott Collegiate Neo-Gothic former Sarasota Senior High School and the 1957 Paul Rudolph support building for the “New” Sarasota High School. The tour culminates with a special walkthrough of the Modern Masterpiece Uncovered: Galloway's Furniture Showroom by Victor Lundy exhibition. Marty Hylton, a seasoned architect and historic preservationist, brings nearly thirty years of experience in documenting and advocating for cultural heritage, with a focus on modernist sites and buildings of the post-World War II era. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights into Sarasota's architectural legacy with a world-renowned expert. Ticket prices range from $0 to $20 for this enlightening experience.