Top 10 Weekend Events, July 29-31

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  • Kim Logan. COURTESY PHOTO
    10. Kim Logan

    Sarasota-born, Nashville-based artist Kim Logan is returning to Florida at 9 p.m. Saturday to preview songs from her upcoming music release "Pseudoscience" at the The Five O’Clock Club.

  • Thomas Wynn and the Believers. COURTESY PHOTO
    9. Thomas Wynn and the Believers

    Orlando-based Thomas Wynn and The Believers, which has built a dedicated following along the Interstate 4 corridor playing emotive roots rock, performs 8 p.m. Friday at Ace's Live. 

  • Helen Keaney. COURTESY PHOTO
    8. Helen Keaney

    Helen Keaney, an HSN TV host, is known as stand-up comedian for her mix of bits, stories and improvisation, and will be at McCurdy's 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday.

  • Coquina Beach Market. COURTESY PHOTO
    7. Coquina Beach Market

    Outdoor shopping or strolling isn't much fun this time of year unless it's at the Coquina Beach market, which has its final weekly event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday before resuming in November. 

  • Mick Cohn will lock himself in the refrigerated Beer Box to collect pledges for Sarasota Police Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO
    6. Mick in the Box, a lock-athon

    Here's a fun way to show your support for our men and women in blue. Evie’s Tavern on the Range is hosting "Mick in the Box," a lock-athon fundraiser to raise money for the Sarasota Police Foundation 3-9 p.m. Saturday. 

  • A "Pokemon Go" screenshot. PHOTO BY ABBY OHLHEISER
    5. ‘Pokemon Go’ tournament at Cat Depot

    Cat Depot, one of the finest cat rescue facilities in the region, is hosting a free "Pokemon Go" tournament 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

  • Sergio and Martha Martinez make up the duo the Dancing Gauchos. Sergio has been dancing since he was 5, and Martha was born into a circus family. Now married, the Argentinian dancers perform together. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
    4. Summer Circus Spectacular

    The Summer Circus Spectacular that started its 10th year at the Historic Asolo Theater last month concludes with performances 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday and 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday.

  • Sharky's on the Pier is a waterfront landmark in Venice. H-T ARCHIVE
    3. Sharky’s Sunset Beach Bash

    Sharky’s on the Pier, one of our Top 10 beach bars, will celebrate being voted No. 3 on FloridaBeachBar.com’s list of best beach bars with a bash 5 p.m. Sunday. 

  • "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parts I & II" COURTESY PHOTO
    2. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parts I & II" release parties

    Lots of Harry Potter script release parties in Sarasota-Bradenton on Saturday (read column; scroll down for event details). 

  • Friday Fest outside the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. H-T ARCHIVE
    1. Friday Fest at Van Wezel

    The free Friday Fest returns to the waterfront grounds of the Van Wezel with a performance by local reggae band standout Jah Movement featuring nationally-acclaimed singer Shantel Norman at 5 p.m.