Good afternoon, Sarasota!

It's Juneteenth weekend and the city has a lot going on. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is throwing a free two-day arts festival on North Orange Avenue starting tomorrow evening. The World Cup group stage brings USA vs. Australia to The Shamrock Pub Friday afternoon. And Sunday delivers a rare double: Father's Day meets the Summer Solstice, which means sunrise yoga on Lido, a Vespa parade around town, and free live blues at The Bay to end the weekend.

  • WBTT's free Juneteenth Arts Festival opens tomorrow with an African artifacts gallery, then goes all day Saturday with food trucks and live performances

  • World Cup watch party at The Shamrock Pub, USA vs. Australia, Friday at 3:00 p.m.

  • Father's Day Sunday: 108 sun salutations at sunrise, Vespa parade by 9, comedy at Calusa Brewing by 5, and JP Soars at The Bay to close it out

And much more!

Let's get to it.

- Your friends at 24SRQ

All Weekend Long

WBTT's 4th Annual Juneteenth Arts Festival — Free two-day celebration at 1012 N Orange Ave, opening Friday evening through Saturday.

aactWorldFest 2026 at Venice Theatre — International community theatre from 40-plus countries at the Pinkerton Theatre in Venice, running through Saturday.

Friday

Juneteenth Visual Poetry Workshop

🎨 Create poetry and a collage from your own image at the Historic Leonard Reid House.

  • Details: 2529 N Orange Ave | Friday, June 19, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Eventbrite

Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event

🐾 Over 200 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens ready to meet their families this weekend.

  • Details: Humane Society of Sarasota County | Friday, June 19, 10:00 a.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

USA vs. Australia — World Cup Watch Party

⚽ Catch USA take on Australia in a pivotal group-stage clash on every screen.

  • Details: The Shamrock Pub | Friday, June 19, 3:00 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

Pints and Ponytails: Daddy-Daughter Hair Event

👧 Dads learn real hair braiding skills on their own kids, not dolls, at The Flock SRQ.

  • Details: The Flock SRQ | Friday, June 19, 4:00 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

Dueling Pianos at Art Ovation Hotel

🎹 Two pianos, your song requests, and a crowd ready to sing.

  • Details: Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N Palm Ave | Friday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.

  • See More: Facebook Event

Saturday

Parrothead Island Cleanup

🏝️ Volunteers boat to Edwards Island off Siesta Key, clean it up, then picnic together.

  • Details: Meet at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park | Saturday, June 20, 8:45 a.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

Mr. Stevey and Friends: Cosmic Creations

🌟 Free family program: mindfulness activities and creative projects for kids and their grown-ups.

  • Details: North Sarasota Library | Saturday, June 20, 11:00 a.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Eventbrite

Dads and Me Workout at Apex Athletics

💪 Free Father's Day weekend workout built for dads and kids, side by side.

  • Details: Apex Athletics | Saturday, June 20, 11:00 a.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

Cruise and Rendezvous at Marina Jack

⛵ Relaxed cruise meetup at Marina Jack with good energy and bay views.

  • Details: Marina Jack | Saturday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.

  • See More: Facebook Event

QT HANGS: Closet Swap Party — Pride Month

🏳️‍🌈 Swap gently used clothes and accessories with Sarasota's LGBTQ+ community.

  • Details: 925 N Lime Ave | Saturday, June 20, 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Eventbrite

Phoenix5 Live at The Gator Club

🎶 Late-night dance party inside a historic 1912 brick building on Main Street.

  • Details: The Gator Club | Saturday, June 20, 9:30 p.m.

  • See More: Facebook Event

Sunday

Summer Solstice 2026: 108 Sun Salutations

🌅 108 sun salutations at sunrise on Lido Key to welcome summer.

  • Details: Lido Key Beach | Sunday, June 21, 7:30 a.m.

  • See More: Facebook Event

6th Annual National Vespa Parade Day

🛵 Sarasota and Fort Myers Vespa clubs hit the streets together for the annual parade.

  • Details: Meet at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill | Sunday, June 21, 8:45 a.m.

  • See More: Facebook Event

Summer Taco Ride on the Legacy Trail

🚲 Bike the Legacy Trail Sunday with tacos waiting at the end from 3 Bridges Brewing and Pigfish.

  • Details: Legacy Trail | Sunday, June 21, 12:00 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

No Ties For Father's Day Comedy Showcase

😂 Stand-up comedy celebrating dads, laid-back and funny, at Calusa Brewing.

  • Details: Calusa Brewing | Sunday, June 21, 5:00 p.m.

  • See More: Eventbrite

Father's Day at The Bay: JP Soars and the Red Hots

🎸 Free Father's Day blues at The Bay Park, right on the waterfront.

  • Details: The Bay Park, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts | Sunday, June 21, 6:00 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • See More: Facebook Event

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