Name: Steel Drums at Sunset with Mark Piantanida
Start: 2026-04-26T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-26T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Steel Drums at Sunset with Mark Piantanida

Grab a drink and enjoy the sunset over Sarasota Bay as you listen to steel drums played by Mark Piantanida. Beverages will be available for purchase from The Nest Café bar cart.
Know Before You Go:
The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota 34236
Free parking is located around the site and all parking lots remain open — along Blvd of the Arts and in front of the Van Wezel, Municipal Auditorium and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.
Construction of the new Town Square (located between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center) is underway and affects pedestrian routes between the parking lot along N. Tamiami Trail and venues west of Van Wezel Way (incl. The Bay park, Van Wezel, and Holley Hall). Signs are posted to direct you between these locations. Please allow extra time to walk from and to your vehicle. Click here to view recommended pedestrian routes. Click here to learn more about Phase 2 of The Bay.
Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.
All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets.
Come hungry and thirsty! The Nest Café will be serving delicious food and beverage.
NOTE: This event will happen rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved INDOORS to the Sarasota Garden Club (1131 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota 34236). Location changes or cancellations will be communicated via The Bay website calendar, Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram.
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