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Thursday, Jan. 7 to Sunday, Jan. 10
Thunder by the Bay
Times and locations vary by event. For one weekend each year motorcycles take over Downtown Sarasota with contests and concerts down Main Street. Events include a Cruise for Cash and a sporting clay tournament. Admission is free for the downtown festival. Prices vary for parties and contests. Visit thunderbythebay.org.
Friday, Jan. 8
Republican Women's Club of Sarasota Luncheon
Starts at 11:30 a.m. at Michael's On East, 1212 East Ave. Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino will speak. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Reservations are required. Call 441-6412.
Friday, Jan. 8 to Sunday, Jan. 10
Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trial. The show will feature exhibitors with a wide variety of gem, jewelry and bead collections and more. Admission is $4 for adults. Visit frankcoxproductions.com.
Saturday, Jan. 9
Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K
Starts at 6:30 a.m. at Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Road. Proceeds from the race will benefit a scholarship fund formed in memory of Riverview High School student and soccer player Andrew Monroe. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate to the Mayors Feed the Hungry program. The start time for the 5K is 8:15 a.m. Registration is $35. Visit andrewmonroe.com
Sunday, Jan. 10
Circus Ring of Fame Ceremony
Starts at 1:30 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park. This year’s inductees are ring master Count Nicholas, the Hamid Family, of Circus Impresarios, producing clown and historian Kenny Dodd, George Scott, who presented Scott’s Unrideable Mule for more than 25 years, and for the first time ever, an animal — Barnum’s famous elephant Jumbo. Call 388-1554.
Monday, Jan.11
22nd Annual Scramble for SPARCC Golf Tournament
Registration begins at 11:15 am with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. at TPC Prestancia, 4409 Tournament Players Drive. The tournament is a the four-person scramble. A light lunch will be provided, and buffet dinner with beer or wine is included in the ticket price. Entry fee is $165 per person, and participants may sign up individually or as a team. Contact Florence Jenson at 966-6676.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Looking into the Crystal Ball
Takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. More than two dozen local restaurants and food vendors will offer samplings. There will be more than 30 continuous performances, along with intuitive readers plus exhibits featuring artists, authors and more. Proceeds benefit Selby Library’s youth programs. Tickets are in advance $25; $30 at the door. Call 861-1140.
Friday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 17
The Sarasota Arts & Antiques Show
Runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail. This year’s show features 45 dealers from across the country with fine antique furniture, silver, bronzes and antique and estate jewelry. An opening night party is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, benefiting Designing Women. Tickets for the party ar $50. General admission for the show is $8. Visit sarasotaartandantiques.com.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Ringling Bridge Run
Starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. The four-mile run draws thousands of participants each year. A one-mile fun run that starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $25 for adults; $15 for children; $60 for families. Visit sarasotaymca.org/ringlingbridgerun.
All Trails Hike
Starts at 8 a.m. at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail. Choose from 12 miles of paths and trails to explore. The most popular trail is the Green Trail that winds around Lake Osprey. After hiking, enjoy lunch until 2 p.m. There will also be music from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; free for children under 16. Call 483-5956.
Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Downtown Sarasota, 801 Gulfstream Ave. The event benefits the Humane Society of Sarasota County. Admission is free. Visit paragonartevents.com.
Friday, Jan. 8
Jazz at Two
Runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road. Get your toes tapping at "Jazz at Two" featuring Dave Morgan Quartet with Billy Marcus, Billy Pillucere and Stephen Bucholtz. Admission is $10 for Sarasota Jazz Club members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 366-1552.
