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Nine seasons on Saturday Night Live gave us Hans and Franz and the Subliminal Man, plus a long run anchoring Weekend Update. These days he's touring stand-up between episodes of his Hiking with Kevin series.

The hotel's EVOQ terrace turns into a beer garden for two nights: German and Oktoberfest-style beers, flights, giant pretzels and live music each evening. Contests run all night, from stein-holding and pretzel eating to a yodel-off and best dressed. Lederhosen encouraged.

Downtown Venice merchants haul the racks outside along Miami, Tampa, and West Venice avenues for two days of sidewalk deals. Come for the bargains, stay for lunch at the island's local spots.

Over 175 artists and crafters set up inside the park for the weekend, from sculpture and glass to jewelry and photography. The Circle's shops run a sidewalk sale alongside it, so the browsing keeps going past the booths.

Sunshine Movers reimagines its breast cancer fundraiser as a circus soirée. Cirque Vertigo acts, fire breathers and stilt walkers roam the party while Sugar Vibe plays, with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a live auction. Every dollar goes to the American Cancer Society.

Manatee County's nature educators turn the NEST and the preserve trails into fairyland for a morning. Build a fairy home, take a tiny hike, and stick around for crafts and storytime. Wings encouraged, ages 2 to 10, no reservations needed.