Wednesday, Jan. 18
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — “Let’s go to Prague: The city of art and music” presented by Jan Skalny at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.
Noon —Anna Maria Garden Club presentation on floral arranging at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
2 p.m. — Lecture by H. Terrell Griffin on Florida-based mystery books at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
Thursday, Jan. 19
10:15 a.m. — Friends of the Island Branch Library book club discussion on “When Everything Changed,” by author Gail Collins at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
5 p.m. — Le Petit Cafe Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort, 1325 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.
6- 8 p.m. — Dining for Women potluck dinner at the Sandpiper Resort clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827. Donation applies.
7 p.m. — Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23 rd St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-3580.
7 p.m. — “Art of Murder” opens at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. Fee applies.
Saturday, Jan. 21
8:30 a.m. —Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The speaker will be Ava Ehde.
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — 16th annual Anna Maria Islandfest, an arts and crafts show with refreshments and food vendors at the Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
10 a.m.-noon — Presentation on taxes by Dave Weber at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.
10 a.m.-noon — Cecy Richardson demonstrates watercolor painting on Yupo at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.
7:30 p.m. — Jazz pianist Dick Hyman performs at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.
Sunday, Jan. 22
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — 16th annual Anna Maria Islandfest, an arts and crafts show with refreshments and food vendors at the Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
Islander Calendar
Ongoing:
• Saturdays through March 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-7853.
• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meetings at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-794-8044.
• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge games at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-3390.
• Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., coffee and conversations for seniors at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• First Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., Pier Regulars meet at the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria.
• Second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post No. 8199 meets at the volunteer fire station, 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-4400.
• Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.
• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.
• Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Thirsty Thursday hosted by Bridge Street Merchants on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach.
• Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations. Information: 941-962-8835.
• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
• Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bridge Street Market hosted by Bridge Street Merchants, Bradenton Beach. Information: 215-906-0668.
Off-Island
Wednesday, Jan. 18
11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Kayak paddle through Robinson Preserve and Perico Bayou, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757.
1-3 p.m. — Anna Maria Irish Ceili dancers meet at Tequila Beach Sports Grill, 7423 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-778-1554.
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wine-tasting benefit for Save Our Seabirds at Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 525 St. Judes Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-0777. Fee applies.
Thursday, Jan. 19
5-7 p.m. — Opening reception for the Clyde Butcher photography exhibit at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2345.
Friday, Jan. 20
9:30 a.m. — Bradenton Opera Guild welcomes conductor and music administrator Edward Alley at Westiminster Shores Assembly Room, 1700 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-729-1680. Fee applies.
10-11 a.m. — Tall Tails Tribe: The Reef and Me children’s program at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757.
6 p.m. — And the Winner Is Film Series presents “An American in Paris” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th Street W., Bradenton. Information: 941- 746-4131. Fee applies.
Sunday, Jan. 22
9-11 a.m. — Garden tour through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-722-4524.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
6 p.m. — Second annual Chef’s Competition to benefit the Women’s Resource Center at Freedom Village, 6406 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-366-7950. Fee applies.
6:30-8 p.m. — Starry night walk through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5757.
Coming Up:
• Jan. 26, Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show, Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
• Jan. 28, “Sinatra Sings” dinner theater, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Jan. 28, watercolor painting demo, Island Gallery West.
Save the Date:
• Feb. 9, Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Big Band Dance, Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Feb. 14, The Islander and Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe Valentine’s Day Promise Day, wedding and commitment vows on the beach and reception party.
Send calendar announcements to diana@islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.