The tour will be a slow 2-3 hour walk through the hammock covered streets of East Bradenton. Visit the original homesites of pioneers and learn about the early settlers who made Manatee their home in the 1840-1860s. Come early and read the interpretive signs placed there. Handicap facilities are on site. Read More
A Celebration of Youth & Creativity! Watch as dozens of teams of students and creatives take art out of the classrooms and studios and onto the streets. Engage in the creative process, experience temporary public art, and celebrate the creative youth in Manatee County. Read More
Shirley Valentine February 28 – March 17 It’s been 31 years since Willy Russell introduced audiences to Shirley Valentine, the put-upon Liverpool housewife who rediscovers her zest for life on a surreptitious holiday in Greece. Even in 2019 it remains a fiercely sharp story and we know that Jan Wallace will bring to life this […]
Oh Freedom – Manatee Performing Arts Center ends Feb 10th Oh Freedom is based on historical events and tells the story of the greatest collaboration against racism in American history prior to the Civil Rights movement—the Underground Railroad. Combining stories of the men and women who were active in the fight against slavery with songs of […]
Bradenton Farmers Market Sat Jan 5th 9:00am – 2:00pm Old Main Street, 400 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 A place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, upbeat music, demonstrations by local chefs, and family activities. Parking is free on weekends, and dogs on leashes are always welcome. The market sets […]
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT BRADENTON’S WATERFRONT Resolve to party and dance the night away with PIER 22 where scrumptious dining options and festive New Year’s Eve celebrations abound! PIER 22, downtown Bradenton’s landmark restaurant and party venue, stays open late New Year’s Eve. With two levels of dining and entertainment, there’s something for everyone […]
The Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend kicks off on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, with a free “Blues Appetizer” Concert. The Bradenton Blues Festival is on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, with an outstanding lineup of talented blues musicians on the big stage. In addition to amazing music, our award-winning annual festival features local craft beer, delicious specialty food vendors, and […]
The Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend kicks off on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, with a free “Blues Appetizer” Concert. The Bradenton Blues Festival is on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, with an outstanding lineup of talented blues musicians on the big stage. In addition to amazing music, our award-winning annual festival features local craft beer, delicious specialty food vendors, and […]
Sat Oct 13th 12:00pm – 3:00pm Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA map Free community event to promote environmental awareness and bring people together. Music, food, family friendly.
Sun Sep 23rd 11:00am – 2:00pm MusicFood Mattison’s City Grille Riverwalk Bradenton, 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA map Join us on the beautiful Bradenton Riverwalk the last Sunday of each month for our new series, the Bradenton Blues Brunch! Guests will enjoy live music and the new Mattison’s City GrilleBrunch Menu, featuring local and sustainable cuisine. Read […]
Tue Aug 21st 3:30pm – 6:00pm 1301 Barcarrota Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA map Led by Instructor Danny. Learn how to tape and edit short films. Free.
Sun Aug 5th 1:00pm – 4:00pm Lecom Park, 1611 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA map Bradenton Marauders vs Clearwater Threshers For Tickets: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=35027&agency=MILB&pid=8506078