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Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Punta Gorda
As we've said before, summer in the Sarasota area is when the many talented musicians that call Florida home take center stage, and that's certainly true of this week's concert picks, composed entirely of performers from the Sunshine State. We kick things off with a sold-out show in Sarasota featuring a Tampa Bay jazz trio and a singer from St. Petersburg. There's also a Fort Myers-based blues musician playing two local dates in Sarasota and Punta Gorda; one Bradenton venue hosting two concerts, each with Manatee County-based headliners and bands from throughout Florida; and another Bradenton venue featuring a musician who's also a local radio station host. Here are this week's highlights. Event details are subject to change. Looking for more fun events? Top 5 things to do in Sarasota this weekend (July 24-27) 50-plus fun things to do in July in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Punta Gorda Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday La Lucha featuring Allison Nash Tampa Bay jazz trio La Lucha, joined by St. Petersburg singer Allison Nash, will visit Sarasota's Fogartyville on Friday. La Lucha are known for their covers of songs from other music genres, with last year's album "La Lucha Plays the '80s" featuring jazzy renditions of hits from that decade such as Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Raspberry Beret" and Madonna's "Like a Virgin" and "Like a Prayer." The album's guest musicians include Nash, who performs on a cover of Culture Club's "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" along with saxophonist Jeremy Carter. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show Friday; Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota; $30, $25 members, $15 students ages 13 and up (sold out as of press time); 941-894-6469; Deathbed Prom Homecoming x Groovehive Market Bradenton indie label Deathbed Records and Groovehive Market will team up for this prom-themed event at Oscura, featuring live music from groups throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. Those include Bradenton punk/emo band Spanish Bombs, whose member Jake Pinkney runs Deathbed Records, and Tampa alternative act Pilot Jonezz, whose sound blends punk, funk, soul, R&B and hip-hop. Held Up, Amateur Taxidermy and Trainier will also perform at the event featuring vendors, food trucks, a photobooth and prom court nominations, with prom attire strongly encouraged but not required. 7 p.m. Friday; Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton; free; 941-201-4950; Sean Chambers Fort Myers blues-rock guitarist/singer-songwriter Sean Chambers will play Celtic Ray and Big Top Live this weekend. Chambers most recently released this year's album "Live from Daryl's House Club," recorded at the Daryl Hall-owned venue with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section — bassist Pat DeSalvo and drummer Garnet Grimm — who Chambers has been playing with since Savoy Brown's founding member Kim Simmonds died in 2022. Chambers himself was formerly a guitarist and bandleader for the late blues great Hubert Sumlin, paying tribute to him on his 2021 album "That's What I'm Talkin About." 8 p.m. Friday; Celtic Ray Public House, 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda; 941-916-9115; 7 p.m. Saturday; Big Top Live, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; free; 941-371-2939; Rev. Billy C. Wirtz Restaurant and blues/roots music venue Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, located in Bradenton's Village of the Arts neighborhood, will host a return visit from the Rev. Billy C. Wirtz this weekend. Local radio listeners may know his name from the weekly The Rhythm Revival show that he co-hosts with "Marvelous Marvin" Boone that airs Friday afternoons on WMNF. Wirtz is a musician himself, blending irreverent lyrics with serious boogie-woogie piano chops. 7 p.m. Saturday; Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton; 941-243-3735; Domino Pink Oscura's live music lineup this weekend will also include Palmetto garage/fuzz/psych-rock group Domino Pink, celebrating the recent release of their latest EP "Echolette," which came out in May. The band, which also released a self-titled EP in 2023, takes heavy inspiration from the psych-rock scene on the West Coast and in Austin. Other bands performing will include St. Pete prog rockers Cruel Curses, Englewood experimental act Movie Props, South Florida prog/punk/doom trio Psychofluid and Orlando garage acid pop group The San Francisco Renaissance. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Saturday; Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton; $10 advance, $15 day of; 941-201-4950; If you would like to be considered for this story, please submit your event to at least 10 days before our Thursday publication date. Email entertainment reporter Jimmy Geurts at Support local journalism by subscribing. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Top 5 concerts this week near me Sarasota Bradenton Punta Gorda Solve the daily Crossword
Axios
23-06-2025
- Health
- Axios
The best vegetarian food in downtown San Antonio
I've long been either a vegetarian or pescatarian, and it hasn't kept me from being a foodie. Why it matters: You can enjoy great meals in San Antonio without meat — and without sacrificing the company of your meat-eating friends and family. Here are some of my go-to downtown restaurants for vegetarian dining. Pharm Table This Southtown staple is known for making plants and healthy options feel seductive. What to try: The sweet potato dal with seasonal squash ($28) or the cauliflower masala with fennel, red cabbage and house dosa ($28). The menu rotates here, but vegetarian options are conveniently marked. Ming's at Midtown Asian cuisine is often vegetarian-friendly, and Ming's is no exception. What to try: The tofu bun ($4.50), which perfectly contrasts crispy fried tofu with a soft, fresh bun. Cucumber, scallion, cilantro, crispy onion and ginger dressing round everything out. The chilled Sichuan noodle bowl ($12) has plenty of chili oil. It's packed with flavor, veggies and edamame. Plantaquería This fully plant-based restaurant is a must if you want to enjoy proper breakfast tacos without meat. What to try: La Lucha ($4.65) is made with soy chorizo, seasoned potatoes, vegan egg and cheese. The Cove This family-friendly bar is no stranger to good food that pleases everyone. What to try: Any of the veggie burgers, which stand out thanks to the housemade patty.
