Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keep Manatee Beautiful partners with community groups to host the Great American Cleanup Saturday, March 7 at key sites along Manatee Ave Causeway and Perico Island from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will choose between water, beach, causeway, and roadside cleanups and receive a provided lunch. The Bradenton Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival returns Saturday at Motorworks Brewing in the craft-brewery district with live acts including international blues artist Ghalia Volt and performances starting at 12 Noon at Motorworks Stage and 3:00 PM at Sunlab Brewing — the free event celebrates handmade instruments like cigar box guitars. The Bradenton Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rays presented plans for a new stadium yesterday at a press event (further site and timeline details are pending). The proposal aims to boost the local sports experience and has set discussions in motion. 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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