SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Cinema at The Bay: "Hamilton"
2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:30
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 at https://www.thebaysarasota.org/. A friend who saw the show said his enjoyment was heightened by reading the lyrics first at https://genius.com/. Contact: Ruth Danielle whimsicalruth@yahoo.com or 941-685-0680

Karaoke at Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster Bar
2026-05-16 18:00 - 20:00
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

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

Mote Marine Aquarium @ UTC
2026-05-23 12:00 - 15:00
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

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

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-06-02 19:00 - 19:30
June 2 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park
2026-06-03 12:00 - 14:00
June 3 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – FREE – Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park – 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota – Bring your own lunch. No RSVP needed. Tables and toilets available. There are nature trails for walking also. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
June 4 – 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

Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park
2026-06-10 12:00 - 14:00
June 10 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – FREE – Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park – 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota – Bring your own lunch. No RSVP needed. Tables and toilets available. There are nature trails for walking also. Contact: 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

CANCELLED - Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park
2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:00
June 17 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – FREE – Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park – 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota – Bring your own lunch. No RSVP needed. Tables and toilets available. There are nature trails for walking also. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

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

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

Colloquium 2026: Brain Health Across the Lifespan in Fort Worth, TX
2026-06-30
June 30 – Tuesday – Colloquium 2026: Brain Health Across the Lifespan – Ft. Worth, TX. Information: mensafoundation.org/events/colloquium/

Mensa's Annual Gathering in Ft Worth, TX
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-05
July 1-5 – Annual Gathering in Ft Worth, TX. Information: ag.us.mensa.org

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
July 2 – 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

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-07-07 19:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, Virtual
July 7 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Walt's Fish Market
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00
July 9 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Walt’s Fish Market, 4144 S. Tamiami Trail. Best Seafood! Please RSVP by July 8: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree (SSSSSS)
2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Original Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
July 11 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth – 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Central location and plenty of good food choices. We haven’t exhausted their menu yet. Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP count. RSVP: Linda Hathaway, lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Let's Lunch!
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
July 15 – 12:00 noon – It’s too hot to picnic, so Let’s Lunch! at Publix at the Landings on Procter and Tamiami Trail
You can buy lunch at the deli and eat inside in the dinning area.

RSVP: mariannegill@gmail.com or 941-400-8843

Restaurant Rovers @ Mi Pueblo
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
July 16 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Mi Pueblo, 8405 Tuttle Ave, just north of University Pkwy, mipueblomexican.com, 941- 359-9303. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Mote Science Education Aquarium at UTC
2026-07-18 12:00 - 14:00
July 18th – Saturday – 12:00 PM – $$ – Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center, behind the UTC mall. Amazing Sea Life!!! RSVP by July 17: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
July 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

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-08-04 19:00 - 19:30
Aug 4 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Aug 6 – 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
