MAJESTY OF ROCK: TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY / STYX
June 13 / Ages: All / Fee: $30+ / Ballroom / Saturday, 7 p.m.
MarEmil Music and The Venice Community Center bring you another special concert experience: Majesty of Rock. Performing together for almost a decade, Majesty of Rock is one of the most sought-after Journey and Styx tribute bands in the country. Not only does the lead singer, John D’Agostino, capture Steve Perry’s iconic vocals, but he also nails the vocal essence of Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw from Styx. Majesty has perfected the mix of hard rock guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizers and acoustic piano. Their harmonies are precise. Their stage presence is engaging. They always leave their audiences begging for more. This is one of the top tribute shows of the year!
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CITY OF VENICE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4 / Ages: All / Fee: Free / Ballroom / Saturday, 11 a.m.
Following the parade, the celebration continues inside the Venice Community Center with a community picnic! Activities will take place indoors, outdoors and at West Blalock Park, featuring free hot dogs, music and dancing, face painting, a wotermelon eating contest and additional familiy-friendly activities!
WWE NXT WRESTLING
July 10 / Ages: All / Fee: $15-$25 / Ballroom / Friday, 7:30 p.m.
See your favorite WWE NXT Superstars live and in action at the Venice Community Center!
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CHINA GROOVE / MIDNIGHT JOKER: TRIBUTE TO DOOBIE BROTHERS AND STEVE MILLER
July 11 / Ages: All / Fee: $30+ / Ballroom / Saturday, 7 p.m.
MarEmil Music and The Venice Community Center bring you a concert event that will have you dancing in the aisles, a tribute to the iconic music of the Doobie Brothers & Steve Miller! by one of the best national level tribute bands around today. China Grove is a fantastic Doobie Brothers tribute band who’s repertoire spans the many decades and styles of the legendary California group.
From the jammin’ rock of “Long Train Runnin” to the jazzy “Takin’ it to the Streets”, to the Grammy award winning pop of “What a Fool Believes”, this group blazes through a sizzling set of memory-jarring classic hits and album cuts with stunning accuracy and passion. Let’s just say these guys “bring it”!
The band is led by vocalist/ guitarist J Todd Plant, who fronted a band featuring Doobie Brothers alumni Chet McCracken, the late Cornelius Bumpus and the late Dave Shogren, doing the hits of the Doobies all across America. He’s also worked with members of Chicago, Steely Dan, Kansas, Blue Oyster Cult, Firefall, Marshall Tucker Band, Tom Petty Band, Rick Derringer and was the voice of Hulk Hogan’s fight song “American Made.”
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
July 18 / Ages: All / Fee: Free/ Ballroom / Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Entry is free! Come and enjoy lots of local vendors, free parking and cold air conditioning. For more info, call 941-861-1380.
BACK TO SCHOOL YOUTH ACTIVITY FAIR
Aug. 1 / Ages: All / Fee: Free/ Ballroom / Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All parents and children are invited to visit with many local providers of youth activities to help them plan their back to school fun! There will be games, demonstrations, inflatables, music, food, fun and more!
No registration required.
HOUSES OF THE HOLY: LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE
Aug. 15 / Ages: All / Fee: $30+ / Ballroom / Saturday, 7 p.m.
H.O.T.H. members have a combined 30 years of experience in live Zeppelin tributes. Our mission is to bring you the truest Led Zeppelin experience.
They deliver electrifying powerful performances, faithfully recreating the timeless legacy and authenticity of Led Zeppelin. With over 30 years of experience in the live music industry, the band gives you the truest, most authentic Led Zeppelin experience in the world!
THE ULTIMATE PINK FLOYD
Sept. 12 / Ages: All / Fee: $30+ / Ballroom / Saturday, 7 p.m.
Ultimate Floyd Tribute: is a group of musicians united by their love and admiration for the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. The band was formed in 2022, and in just a short time they have already been performing in venues all over central Florida captivating audiences with their spectacular tribute shows. The members of Ultimate Floyd Tribute are all accomplished musicians, who have dedicated themselves to perfecting the intricate and powerful sound of Pink Floyd. From the soaring guitar solos of David Gilmour to the complex rhythms of Nick Mason, the band captures the essence of Pink Floyd's music with stunning accuracy.