Weekend calendar: June 13-19
Quick Answer: The weekend calendar highlights the second annual "Wallenda — Beyond Belief Viewing and Street Party" at Mattison's City Grille on Main Street in Sarasota, running 7-11 p.m. on June 23, featuring a live Jumbotron viewing of Nik Wallenda crossing the Grand Canyon plus a street party with circus performances.
“Wallenda — Beyond Belief Viewing and Street Party”: Mattison’s City Grille, Main Street, Sarasota
Mattison’s and Circus Sarasota will host the second annual “Wallenda — Beyond Belief Viewing and Street Party — from Sarasota to the Grand Canyon” 7-11 p.m. June 23. The public can view Nik Wallenda crossing the Grand Canyon live on the Jumbotron video screen. The street party is on Lemon Avenue between Main Street and First Avenue and will feature a variety of circus performances by international circus artists and youth performers from the Sailor Circus. Hands-on family-friendly circus activities including balloon making, face-painting, low wire walking, street vendors, prize drawings, live auction, live music and more. The event is free and open to the public. The fundraising event supports Circus Sarasota. VIP tickets are $100 and include a reserved seating area near the main stage and a special menu with wine. VIP tickets are limited, advanced purchase is required. Information: 941-355-9335 or www.mattisons.com or www.circussarasota.org.
At a Glance
Key Facts
- Mattison's and Circus Sarasota are hosting the second annual event.
- The event runs 7-11 p.m. on June 23.
- The public can watch Nik Wallenda cross the Grand Canyon live on a Jumbotron video screen.
- The street party takes place on Lemon Avenue between Main Street and First Avenue.
- Activities include circus performances, balloon making, face-painting, low wire walking, street vendors, prize drawings, live auction, and live music.
- The event is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for $100 including reserved seating and a special menu with wine; the event benefits Circus Sarasota.
