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Bradenton
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ REX FLOYD, the Pink Floyd Experience tribute band, will perform at Encore Live - a venue with a deluxe food menu, full liquor bar, and high-tech LED screen. The band will recreate classics like The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Belgian blues rock musician Ghalia Volt will perform at Motorworks Brewing, an award-winning venue known for its 30 beers on tap and diverse cocktails. The event promises a lively evening for local music fans. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ The Suncoast Cigar Box Guitar Festival kicks off today in Village of the Arts and will run until Feb. 8 with live music, workshops, and vendors at Cottonmouth Soul Kitchen (main stage) and satellite stages across the area. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Ridge Country Band will perform at Music on Main tomorrow from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch — the free concert series offers food vendors, inflatables, and Girl Scout Cookies to support Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida. The Bradenton Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of high school student-athletes across the Suncoast are making their collegiate commitments on National Signing Day today (athletes from Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School and Riverview High School have chosen colleges including Ithaca College, Vassar, and St. Thomas University). ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spring training began on Feb. 4 and is underway in Bradenton as teams prepare for the season; local ballparks are hosting games that draw fans and boost community spirit. ABC7
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Makin' Waves Jewelry Class
6-8 p.m. — Motorworks Brewing — $44.00 — Create beach-inspired jewelry while enjoying coastal vibes in a fun workshop.
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Temps Tops Supremes and Smokey - A Motown Revue
2-3 p.m. — Manatee Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant Motown revue featuring soulful performances by The Soul Sensations.
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Motown Revue with The Soul Sensations
2-3 p.m. — Manatee Performing Arts Center — Book tickets now — Experience the unforgettable music of Motown's legends live on stage.
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28th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival
5 PM – 5 PM — Sarasota Fairgrounds — Donations appreciated — Experience thrilling music acts and custom shows while supporting local charities.
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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 Tampa
7:30-8:30 a.m. — Riverwalk — Registration required — Celebrate love and fitness with a delightful run adorned with chocolates and fun photo ops.
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70's Game Show Night
6-7 p.m. — Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection — Free entry — Enjoy a groovy, interactive improv game show that brings back retro favorites with all the fun and laughter.
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Keith Allynn and Carpenters Once More
2-3 p.m. — Manatee Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy the melodies of Keith Allynn paying tribute to the timeless Carpenters hits.
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Micro Wrestling Federation Event
7-9 p.m. — Sun Lab Brewing Company — Tickets required — Catch exciting wrestling action featuring Micro Too and a lineup of entertaining characters.
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Safety Jam at SCF Bradenton
10 AM – 2 PM — State College of Florida - SCF Bradenton — Free entry — Family-friendly event featuring health exhibits, food trucks, and live music.
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Michael Palascak Live Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — Oscura Live — $20-30 — Enjoy the sharp wit and likable charm of comedian Michael Palascak with special guest Wes Johnson.
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