5 Things to do in Sarasota This Weekend (Aug. 12-14)

1. Free Concert Series: 

Friday night at the , country band  will be performing a free concert. Starting at 5 p.m. head over to the North Trail and watch a local band, originally from Bradenton, rock the house. One Night Rodeo most recently won the Great American Country and Music Nation's Next GAC Star competition. 

2. Roller Derby at Stardust: 

On Saturday night, head out to the for a women's roller derby bout between the hometown Suncoast Quad Squad and the Tri-County Rolling Militia. Admission is $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the bout begins at 7:30 p.m. 

3. Blues Fest:

In November the 21st annual Sarasota Blues Festival will be held across from Ed Smith Stadium. On Saturday night at the , five local bands will be competing to play at the festival along with winning $750. The music starts at 9 p.m. and there is a $5 cover charge at the door. 

4. Caroline Rhea Stand Up:

You may know her from her days as Hilda on "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" or as a regular guest on "Hollywood Squares", and this Saturday Caroline Rhea will be at for two stand up comedy shows. Rhea performs at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $19 and $23. 

5. Drag Queen Bingo: 

In downtown Sarasota, every Friday night at the famous , is Drag Queen Bingo. Check it out for a night of fun and laughs in downtown Sarasota. Tickets are $5 and the event starts at 6:30pm.