Summer Love with Victory Brewing Company— takes place at 7 p.m. at Mr. Beery's. Enjoy a night of beers from Victory, including White Monkey (Golden Monkey aged in Chardonnay Barrels) and a few other limited release small-batch brews, including Hop Devil, Wild Devil , Brotherly Suds (Collaboration beer w/Yards, and Iron Hill) and Summer Love. Free.
Darrell Hammond— takes place at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Catch SNL veteran and celebrity impersonator extraordinaire, Darrell Hammond at the newly opened McCurdy's Comedy Theatre downtown. Show runs through Saturday. Times vary. $45.
Saturday, July 12
Fresko Fadez Barber-cue — takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fresko Fadez, 459 N. Lime Ave. Enjoy some barbecue and get a fresh fade from Fresko himself. Free.
Passerine Summer Tour Kick Off Party— takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday at Fogartyville. Catch Passerine before they leave town for tour, and get an encore from The Blue Eyed Bettys. $8 in advance. $10 at the door.
Ben Prestage — takes place at 9 p.m. at The Blue Rooster. Finger-pickin' raspy voiced one-man band, Ben Prestage brings his uniquely gritty sound to Sarasota. An exciting mix of skill and soul. $10.