This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 24

By Nick Friedman
| 3:39 p.m. July 24, 2015

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

FRIDAY, JULY 24

+ Growler’s and Planned Parenthood Sex Trivia— takes place at 7 p.m. at Growler’s Pub, 2831 N. Tamiami Trail. Free.

Wednesday night trivia at Growler’s Pub is already infamous in its own right. Now, to spice things up a bit, the pub has teamed up with Planned Parenthood to host a special night of sex trivia to help promote sexual health advocacy.

Enjoy custom-created trivia questions about everyone’s favorite topic, beer, prizes and a special themed playlist.

+ Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours — takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court.

Based in Nashville, this band is far from mainstream country. The band's style ranges from cowboy jazz to Tex-Mex waltzes, country ballads and soulful R&B dance tunes.

McClain's songwriting features a relaxed tenor and a storyteller's gift of gab to provide a down-to-earth performance.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

+ Beer, Bacon, Swine and Wine Summer Party— takes place at 4 p.m. at Gecko’s, 7228 55th Ave., Bradenton.

This summertime party at Gecko’s on State Road 70 will feature beer from Big Top Brewing Co., which will be serving maple bacon beer, among others. Gecko’s will be running its smoker and grill to serve up pork from Three Suns Ranch, and Republic National Distributing will be pouring glasses of wine.

Catch live music by Kettle of Fish, bar games, a cornhole tournament, cars from Tri County Jeepers and more.

+ The Beer Mile — takes place at 5 p.m. at Mr. Beery’s, 2645 Mall Dr. $20.

The concept is simple: Chug a beer; run a quarter-mile; repeat until you’ve run a mile.

Cost includes admission, the four in-race beers, a post-race beer and a T-shirt. Awards for fastest male, fastest female, best costume and first to throw up.

+ Funky Fresh Magazine release Party and Art Show — takes place at 6 p.m. at JDub's Brewing Co. 1215 Mango Ave. Free.

Come celebrate the release of the new Funky Fresh Magazine with a party in the JDub's beer garden.

Event features live art from Richie Brasil, Eddie Rivera and Sean Snapp. Evening will include live performances by DJ Galati, Monteasy, Cliz, Ryanito, Ocean Symphony and Nice. Fillaburger will sell stuffed burgers starting at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 26