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:
🎤 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.
🎉 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.
🎬 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.
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.