COMMUNITY

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 TRIVIA NIGHT AT BAY PRESERVE — ‘WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE!’

5-8 p.m. (Trivia at 6 p.m.) at Bay Preserve, 400 Palmetto Drive, Osprey. Each month, the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a family friendly trivia session for which this month’s theme is “Water, Water, Everywhere!” Questions will cover movies, music, science and nature, and a food truck will be present. Teams can have up to eight members, and multigenerational teams are encouraged. To RSVP and for information, visit ConservationFoundation.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 BIG GAY BEACH PARTY

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on North Lido Beach, 1-85 John Ringling Blvd. Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a day on North Lido Beach. Since it began in 2018 as a grassroots event, the Big Gay Beach Party has grown in popularity, attracting attendees from across Florida as well as the United States. Because there are no amenities at this section of the beach, guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies and drinks. For information, visit SarasotaOut.com.

SILVER PRIDE

Noon-5 p.m. at Senior Friendship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Project Pride SRQ and Senior Friendship Centers collaborate for the inaugural Silver Pride event. Held in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community ages 50 and up, this event will feature live music, vendors, food trucks, and other offerings from community partners. For information, visit PPSRQ.org.

MINORITIES IN SHARK SCIENCES FUNDRAISER

6-9 p.m. at Azul Steak & Sushi Lounge, 1296 First St. Minorities in Shark Sciences celebrates its third year of breaking barriers to accessibility in shark science. Dress in style and enjoy an evening of raffle drawings, trivia, food, drinks, live music, and more. Ticket purchases contribute to a fundraiser targeting $25,000 by June 30. For information and to purchase tickets, visit MISSElasmo.org.

WATCH IT! AT THE BAY: BELMONT STAKES

6:50-7:30 p.m. at The Oval, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Watch the Belmont Stakes, the annual thoroughbred horse race at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, on the LED screen at The Bay. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at The Nest concession stand. For information, visit TheBaySarasota.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 PICASSO & PROSECCO

7-8:30 p.m. at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, 1255 N. Palm Ave. Tickets $40. Create your own painting in the style of Spanish Cubist artist Pablo Picasso. Instructor Lisa Frechette leads the class, which also features a complimentary glass of wine. No painting experience is necessary. For information and to register, visit EventBrite.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 CORESRQ: TAI CHI

8-9 a.m., Sarasota Garden Club at The Bay Park, 1130 Boulevard of the Arts. This event is free. This 45-minute, outdoor group class, held every Wednesday, allows participants to explore the ancient Chinese art of Tai chi. The low-impact class is designed for all ages, from young attendees to seniors. To register, visit TheBaySarasota.org.