First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
March 5 – Thursday – 6:00 PM- FREE – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
March 14 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Hope to see you there! This restaurant is very popular with the locals with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Their food is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. Note that Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP’d group size. If you arrive earlier, the restaurant will not yet know about the Mensa group. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com, 407-765-8797

Restaurant Rovers @ Viva la Vida
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00
March 19 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Viva la Vida, 3440 Clark Rd, Sarasota, 941-413-5343. Newly opened Cuban-American restaurant, reviewed in the Herald Tribune. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll:301-503-1652 or leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
March 26 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
April 30 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

Latin Lola Lady Food Truck
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
May 4 – Monday – 12:00 noon – $$ – Latin Lola Lady Food Truck – 4500 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. RSVP not necessary. Contact: Marianne Gill: mariannegill@gmail.com, 941-400-8843

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
May 7 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – FREE – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
May 9 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree remains faithful to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. This restaurant is very popular with the locals (and the local Mensa group) with plenty of seating. Their food is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Toasted Mango Cafe
2026-05-13 08:00 - 10:00
May 13 – Wednesday – 8:00 AM – $$ – Toasted Mango Cafe – 430 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota RSVP:Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

Restaurant Rovers @ SOB Burgers
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
May 21 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s SOB Burgers, 5866 14th St W (N Tamiami Tr), 941-755-1998, mysuncoast.com/2025/08/01/sob-burgers/ Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Walt's Fish Market
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
May 21 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Walt’s Fish Market – 4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. RSVP: Marianne Gill mariannegill@gmail.com, 941-400-8843

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
May 28 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

JPAN Sushi and Grill
2026-05-29 12:00 - 14:00
May 29 – Friday – 12:00 noon – JPAN Sushi and Grill – 3800 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. RSVP: Marianne Gill: mariannegill@gmail.com,941-400-8843

Owens Fish Camp
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
June 11 – 6:00 PM – $$ – Owens Fish Camp – 516 Burns Court, Sarasota – Best Oysters – RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
June 13 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree remains faithful to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. This restaurant is very popular with the locals (and the local Mensa group) with plenty of seating. Their food is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Restaurant Rovers @ Thai Teak Bistro
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
June 18 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Thai Teak Bistro, 7646 Lockwood Ridge Rd, at the intersection with Tallevast, 941-312-5296. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
June 25 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
