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Sarasota Weekend Events: Forks & Corks, Polish Festival
Other weekend events include the Sarasota Film Festival, a guided kayak tour with Mote Marine Lab and a youth circus arts showcase.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are five events that you don't want to miss in Sarasota County.
What: Polish Heritage Day Majówka
When: Saturday, May 1, 4 to 8 p.m.
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Where: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
Celebrate Polish heritage and culture with live music, Polish food, a beer tasting, ice cream, chidlren’s games and face painting, and a luxury car display.
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What: Sarasota Film Festival opening night
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: CMX CineBistro Siesta Key, 3501 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
The Sarasota Film Festival kicks off Friday night with a screening of the documentary “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for it.” The festival runs through May 8 with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings.
What: Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival
When: Thursday through Sunday, various times
Where: Multiple venues
Encouraging diners to eat at local independently owned restaurants, this 14th annual festival offers guests specially curated menus highlighting the area’s food and beverage scene. A full schedule of events is scheduled at various local venues. There’s also an online auction scheduled. Funds raised benefit the Sarasota-Manatee Originals, a coalition of independently owned and operated restaurants.
What: Kayaking with Mote: Morning Paddle
When: Sunday, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Where: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota
Start your day with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay led by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Open to ages 12 and older.
What: Sailor Circus
When: May 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota
This Greatest “Little” Show on Earth features students ages 8 to 18 from the Circus Arts Conservatory, a youth circus arts program. This family-friendly program features aerial artistry, acrobatics, acrobatic skating, juggling and more.
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