Upcoming Events in Manatee County: Music, Festivals, Crafts & Community Fun June 17–23, 2025

Manatee County is offering an exciting lineup of events this week, with live music, family festivals, cultural celebrations, and civic engagement opportunities scheduled throughout the area. Here’s what’s happening:

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🎤 Live Music & Arts at Oscura (Bradenton)

Venue: Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton

• Thursday, June 19 | 7–11 PM – Oscura Live Jazz Night featuring Hot Club SRQ. Free entry.

• Friday, June 20 | 7:30 PM – meteorEYES with Misstrrr Ghore, Hot Honey, Miss Olivia & Oxidose. $10 advance / $15 at door.

• Saturday, June 21 | 8–11:30 PM – SJM with dreamtakers, NJOY & Sando. Ticketed live show.

• Sunday, June 22 | 11 AM–2 PM – Hot Queer Summer: The Bradey Brunch, a drag brunch with Sonya Eclipse & Dakota Del Rey. GA $10.

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🎉 Community & Family Events

• June 18 (Wednesday)

  • Wagon Wheel Wednesdays: Covered Wagon Craft
    Palmetto Historical Park, 10th Ave W, Palmetto – Free crafting activity for kids. Registration required.

  • Open House Disco Party
    Renaissance Arts and Education Center at Manatee School for the Arts, Palmetto | 4:30–8:30 PM – Free family dance night.

• June 20 (Friday)

  • Laser Light Nights
    Bishop Museum of Science & Nature, Bradenton | 7 PM & 9 PM – Music-synced laser shows featuring classic artists.

• June 21 (Saturday)

  • Juneteenth Community Festival
    13th Ave Dream Center, Bradenton | 12–5 PM – Celebration of freedom and culture with live entertainment.

  • Saturday Sundown Concert
    Sutton Park, Palmetto | 6 PM – Live jazz with Jordan Bolds. Free and pet-friendly.

  • Military Appreciation Night with the Bradenton Marauders
    LECOM Park, Bradenton – Free entry for military, post-game concert by Jesse Daniels.

• June 22 (Sunday)

  • Hooray! Manatee Family Fun Day
    Manatee County Fairgrounds, Palmetto | 11 AM–7 PM – Carnival rides, games, food, and entertainment.

• June 23 (Monday)

  • Archery Camp Begins
    Rye Preserve – Weeklong outdoor camp with archery and nature exploration.

  • Development Review Committee Meeting
    A virtual meeting hosted by Manatee County Government is reviewing upcoming local development projects.

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🎬 Ongoing Family Programs

• Regal Summer Movie Express
  June 18: Trolls Band Together & If
  June 24–25 (coming up next): Sonic the Hedgehog 2 & The Bad Guys – $1 tickets at participating Regal theaters.

• Turtle Tracks & Shorebird Facts
  Mondays | 10–11 AM | Holmes Beach City Hall
  Free wildlife education hosted by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch.

• The Ringling Family Programs
  Ongoing through summer – Open studio sessions, stroller tours, and ROAR! early literacy events for families.

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Stay Informed:
For more information and ticketing, visit Oscura.com, Manatee County Government, Palmetto Historical Park, Renaissance Event Center, The Ringling, and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.