This Week
Things to Do This Week in Siesta Key & Sarasota
Monday, Nov 2 – Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026. Updated every Tuesday with the best events across Siesta Key, Sarasota, Lido Key, and Longboat Key.
Featured event
Siesta Beach Drum Circle
Sunday, Nov 8 • Starts about an hour before sunset (sunset ≈ 5:43 PM) • Siesta Beach, south of the main pavilion • Free
This is a Siesta Key tradition and a must do for your Siesta Key/Sarasota visit.
Notes: Arrive 20-30 minutes prior to sunset, or earlier in season to allow time to find parking as it’s more crowded and the parking lot fills up. Source
Quick pick
Ferraris on the Circle
Saturday, Nov 7 • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM • St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota • Free
Notes: New, vintage and rare Ferraris around the Circle, benefiting Flight to the North Pole. Shops and lunch are steps away, and Le Marché runs downtown the same day. Source
Weekly event list
On Siesta Key
Village music every day, the Sunday market and the drum circle. Clocks fell back on Nov 1, so sunset now comes before 6 PM. Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) is at 5238 Ocean Blvd in Siesta Key Village.
Monday, Nov 2
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Mon, Nov 2 • Michael Cole 1–5 PM, Monday Night Football (Bears vs. Seahawks) 7–11 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
An afternoon acoustic set, then the game on the screens. Source
Tuesday, Nov 3
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Tue, Nov 3 • Bobby Schnek 1–5 PM, Audio Orchid 7–11 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
Election Day: vote first, then unwind in the Village. Source
Wednesday, Nov 4
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Wed, Nov 4 • Justin Layman 1–5 PM, Billy Band 7–11 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
Midweek music under the Village palms. Source
Thursday, Nov 5
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Thu, Nov 5 • Dana Lawrence 1–5 PM, Ryan Faraday 7–11 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
Easy afternoon-into-evening soundtrack. Source
Friday, Nov 6
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Fri, Nov 6 • Steve Mazzetta 11 AM–2 PM, 11 (band) 3–7 PM, Northstar 8 PM–midnight • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
Three sets, lunch through last call. Source
Saturday, Nov 7
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Sat, Nov 7 • Jamie Tremps 11 AM–2 PM, Patrick and Evan 3–7 PM, Mojo Rizin 8 PM–midnight • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
Saturday in the Village, all day long. Source
Sunday, Nov 8
Siesta Key Farmers Market
Sun, Nov 8 • Morning (posted hours vary: 8 AM–1 PM or 9 AM–1 PM) • 5211 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village • Free to browse (check event site)
Produce, local vendors and crafts in the Village. Listings disagree on hours, so confirm before you go. Source
Siesta Key Drum Circle
Sun, Nov 8 • Starts about an hour before sunset (sunset ≈ 5:43 PM) • Siesta Beach, south of the main pavilion • Free
With the clocks back an hour, the drums start earlier now, around 4:45 PM. Bring a drum, a hula hoop or just your beach chair. Source
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Sun, Nov 8 • Joey Levallee 10 AM–1 PM, Everyday People 2–6 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
A brunch set, then an afternoon band before the drum circle. Source
Monday, Nov 9
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Mon, Nov 9 • Dean Johannesen 1–5 PM, Al Donadi 7–11 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
An unhurried Monday in the Village. Source
Tuesday, Nov 10
Live Music at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Tue, Nov 10 • Rob@Skob 1–5 PM • SKOB, Siesta Key Village • No cover listed
An afternoon set to close out the week. The evening act was not posted yet. Source
Nearby Sarasota: Downtown, Lido, St. Armands & Longboat
A short drive over the bridge. Saturday is the big day, with Ferraris on St. Armands Circle, Le Marché downtown and the Hungarian Festival.
Monday, Nov 2
Mat Pilates at The Bay
Mon, Nov 2 • 6:00–6:45 PM • The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts • Free
Bring a mat for a stretch on the bayfront. Source
Wednesday, Nov 4
Dance at The Bay: Salsa & Sunsets
Wed, Nov 4 • 6:30–8:00 PM • The Nest at The Bay, 1055 Blvd of the Arts • Free lesson (check event site)
A free Latin dance lesson from Fred Astaire Dance Studios, then DJ Benny keeps it going. Register on Eventbrite. Canceled in bad weather. Source
Thursday, Nov 5
The Phil Collins Story
Thu, Nov 5 • 7:00 PM • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail • $36–$86
A tribute to the Phil Collins songbook, all-in pricing. Source
Ringling Underground
Thu, Nov 5 • 7:00–11:00 PM • Museum of Art Courtyard, The Ringling • $15 (free for members and students)
Local bands and artists in the courtyard: My Dead Roommate, Beach Terror and headliner The Floridians. Source
Cinema at The Bay: All the President’s Men (50th Anniversary)
Thu, Nov 5 • 7:00–9:30 PM • The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd of the Arts • Free
A free screening under the stars. Register on Eventbrite and bring a blanket. Source
Friday, Nov 6
Fresh Fridays: Beyond the Canvas Projection Show
Fri, Nov 6 • 7:00–10:00 PM • Palm Avenue Parking Garage, 1289 N Palm Ave • Free
Ringling College students project animation onto the garage, reimagining Sarasota public art. Watch from Palm Avenue. Source
Saturday, Nov 7
Sarasota Farmers Market
Sat, Nov 7 • 7:00 AM–1:00 PM • Main St & Lemon Ave, Downtown Sarasota • Free
Every Saturday, rain or shine. Source
Ferraris on the Circle
Sat, Nov 7 • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM • St. Armands Circle Park, 1 St. Armands Circle • Free
New, vintage and rare Ferraris, benefiting Flight to the North Pole. Source
Le Marché Outdoor Marketplace
Sat, Nov 7 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM • Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave • Free
A Parisian-style market of local artists and makers, a few blocks from the farmers market. Source
Hungarian Festival Sarasota
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 • Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sun 12:00–8:00 PM • Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd • $15 (ages 12–18 $10, under 12 free)
The 20th annual festival of Hungarian food and music. Tickets are sold at the door only. Source
Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks: Beethoven & Prokofiev
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 • Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2:30 PM • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall • From $43
Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero with violinist Gil Shaham. Source
Sunday, Nov 8
RADD Sunday Market
Sun, Nov 8 • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM • Overtown Square Park, Rosemary District • Free
The second-Sunday makers market in the Rosemary District. Source
Sundays at The Bay: The Pops Orchestra Brass Quintet
Sun, Nov 8 • 4:30–5:30 PM • The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd of the Arts • Free
A Veterans Day tribute on the bayfront. Moves to the Sarasota Garden Club if it rains. Source
Monday, Nov 9
Mat Pilates at The Bay
Mon, Nov 9 • 6:00–6:45 PM • The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts • Free
Bring a mat for a stretch on the bayfront. Source
Michelle Malone at McCurdy’s
Mon, Nov 9 • 7:00 PM • McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd • $55
An evening with the folk, roots rock and Americana songwriter. Source
Tuesday, Nov 10
Bootcamp at The Bay
Tue, Nov 10 • 6:00–6:45 PM • The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts • Price not listed (check event site)
An outdoor workout on the bayfront. Source
Coming Up
Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 16 • 10:00 AM–5:30 PM • Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd • Ticketed
The international sand sculpting festival, next week on Siesta Beach. Read our Crystal Classic 2026 guide. Source
Events marked “check event site” were found on only one listing or had details we could not confirm. Please verify times and prices with the organizer before you go.