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 […]
May 9 - Saturday - 11:00 AM - $$ - SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree remains faithful to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. This restaurant is very popular with the locals (and the local Mensa group) with plenty of seating. Their food is amazing and puts […]
May 13 - Wednesday - 8:00 AM - $$ - Toasted Mango Cafe - 430 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota RSVP:Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com
May 14 - Thursday - 7:30 PM - FREE - Cinema at The Bay: Hamilton - Film with the original Broadway cast. We will sit together at the house-right 2nd tier of the steps (with that proverbial yellow balloon). Bring a blanket and cushion. Reserve your free admission and find information on the location and parking […]
May 16 - Saturday - 6:00 PM - $$ - Karaoke at Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster Bar. 1200 Old Stickney Point Road. RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com
May 21 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - $$ - 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
May 21 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - $$ - Walt's Fish Market - 4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. RSVP: Marianne Gill mariannegill@gmail.com, 941-400-8843
May 23 - Saturday - 12:00 noon - $$ - Mote Marine Aquarium - An Amazing Aquarium and marine laboratory - now at UTC! Please call the aquarium and buy your tickets ahead of time. 225 University Town Center, Sarasota. We will meet just inside the entrance at 1:00 PM. RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com
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
May 29 - Friday - 12:00 noon - JPAN Sushi and Grill - 3800 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. RSVP: Marianne Gill: mariannegill@gmail.com,941-400-8843