2026 Sarasota-Manatee campus Events
Monday
April 6
Tuesday
April 7
Wednesday
April 8
Thursday
April 9
Friday
April 10
Hard Rocky Cafe Casino Night
Monday, April 6 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Student Center Ballroom
Time to kick off USF Week and Rocky's Birth-Week with a Hard Rocky Cafe right in our ballroom. Enjoy casino games (and an Uno table for your convenience), indulge in some appetizers, and quench your thirst with signature mocktails while we celebrate Rocky! Don't miss out on this night to remember!
Jazz/Blues Trivia
Tuesday, April 7 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Student Center Dining Hall
Join CAB in a fun event full of Jazz/Blues Trivia with desserts, giveaways and prizes!
Jazz Club Night
Tuesday, April 7 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Student Center Ballroom
Dress in your best Roaring Twenties style and step into the rhythm of the 1920s at Jazz Club Night. Enjoy live jazz music, a speakeasy-style atmosphere, and a spread of New Orleans-inspired small plates and desserts that capture the spirit and flavor of the era. You will not want to miss this!
student vs staff basketball game
Wednesday, April 8 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | USF Sarasota-Manatee Outdoor Multi-Court
Get ready for a showdown like no other! The ultimate face-off is happening at USF Sarasota-Manatee, it's Students vs. Staff in an epic basketball game that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite staff member or cheering on your classmates, this event promises to be filled with exciting plays, hilarious moments, and some friendly competition.
COUNTRY LINE DANCING NIGHT
Thursday, April 9 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Student Center Ballroom
Join CAB for a night of line dancing with a professional instructor, game of darts, and delicious country inspired food!
Friday, April 10 | 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Sarasota-Manatee Campus Parking Lot
Celebrate the end of USF Week at our annual Carnival! This campus tradition is open
to the entire USF community along with students’ family and friends. Enjoy carnival
rides, games, and food as we close out the week together.
Food will be free for USF students, and available for purchase for all other guests.