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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
October-November
Rebecca Richardson performs with Dan Heck, October 10, at the Marco Island Center for the Arts.
Muriel Anderson performs October 24 at the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point in Fort Myers.
Brandon Robertson performs with a quintet, November 14, at the Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
Grand Piano Series presents pianist Polina Osetinskaya at Artis—Naples on November 4.
OCTOBER
October 1 TUESDAY
•Jon Rudnitsky: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
October 2 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Christy B: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Dan Brown: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
October 3 THURSDAY
•Josh Rosen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Dr Steve Noll - Democracy in America. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Manhattan Short Film Festival: Short films screening. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.
•Martin: Country music concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Myke Herlihy: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
October 4 FRIDAY
•Adam Ray: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1 hr walk. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Register. 463-4588.
•Carmen Lynch: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•David Spade: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Myke Herlihy: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Nostaljah Solo: Reggae music. Coastal Dayz Brewery, 2161 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers. 7-11p. Free.204-9665,
October 5 SATURDAY
•Adam Ray: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Arts for ACT Gala & Fine Art Auction: Fundraiser reception, auction, music, dancing. Caloosa Sound Event Center, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 5-10p. rsvp. 939-2553.
•Clyde Butcher Studio & Darkroom Tour: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9:30a-4p. Register. 941-486-0811.
•Early Times & The High Rollers: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•Jesse Dayton: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Julie Nolen: Americana concert, Wiley Gaby opens. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Latin Legends - Serena & Shakira: Tribute concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Luke Bulla: Americana concert, Steve Waterbury opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Manhattan Short Film Festival: Short films screening. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 2p. 394-4221.
•Myke Herlihy: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Naples Philharmonic: The Conductor’s Spellbook family-friendly concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 10a. 597-1900.
•Naples Philharmonic: The Conductor’s Spellbook sensory-friendly concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 11:30a. 597-1900.
•Quilt Show: SWFL Quilters Guild outdoor show. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 334-7419.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Gershwin’s American Dream. Sarasota Opera House. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Prince Experience: Gabriel Sanchez tribute cxoncert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Wine & Wonder: Wine sampling, live music. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. 992-2591.
October 6 SUNDAY
•Adam Ray: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Bayside Concert: Simpi-Fi. Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Lawn chairs suggested. 4-7p. Free. 454-7500.
•FGCU Chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Howie Mandel: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Luke Bulla: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
October 7 MONDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Movie Mondays: Ft Myers Film Festival screenings. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
October 8 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Eleanor Roosevelt: Sheryl Faye one-woman show. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Lecture: Cemeteries of Collier County. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Murder on the Sea of Love: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. cruise. Naples Princess, 550 Port O Call Way, Naples. Boarding 5p. 920-9463.
•Susan B Anthony: Sheryl Faye one-woman show. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 11a. Free. 479-4636.
October 9 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Forrest Shaw: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
October 10 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Heather Pierson Duo: Americana concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point, 13921 Shell Pt Plaza, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Jeanie Darnell & Michael Baron: Soprano & piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Mercyme: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Rebecca Richardson & Dan Heck: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Sudameric Latin Groove: Luis Miguel tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Tammy Pescatelli: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•The Magic of Eric Eaton: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
October 11 FRIDAY
•A Symphonic Spooktacular: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Boo-tanical Weekend: Halloween activities, games, animals. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5-8p. 992-2591.
•Scarecrows in the Park: Opening night - open thru Oct 31. Scarecrow display, pumpkin patch, hayrides, Halloween Express train ride, games, etc. Lakes Park Fall Festival. Children’s Garden, Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, 5-6p. Ft Myers. 533-7575.
•Seashell Walk: Guided walk. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Register. 463-4588.
•Tammy Pescatelli: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•The Magic of Eric Eaton: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
October 12 SATURDAY
•A Symphonic Spooktacular: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Billy The Kid & The Regulators: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Boo-tanical Weekend: Halloween activities, games, animals. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 11a-2p. 992-2591.
•Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Chris O’Leary: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Roller Derby Hallowbout: Female roller derby. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 482-7789.
•Hot Buttered Nuggets: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-5p. Free. 337-7646.
•Lecture: Estero Historical Society - Florida Heritage Project. Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Club Dr, Estero. 9:30a. Free. 272-1911.
•Murder n Vegas: GibsonHouse Mystery iPerformers, Interactive mystery. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral. 6:30p. 867-6098.
•Music in the Garden: Wilder Sons. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Orchid Sale & Symposium: Free plant sale, workshops Pre-register. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. 334-7419.
•Rocky Horror Picture Show: Outdoor film screening. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 939-2787.
•Tammy Pescatelli: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•The Magic of Eric Eaton: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
October 13 SUNDAY
•Bayside Concert: Joe Yeoman Band. Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Lawn chairs suggested. 4-7p. Free. 454-7500.
•Boo-tanical Weekend: Halloween activities, games, animals. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 11a-2p. 992-2591.
•Dave Matthews Tribute Band: Live music. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Luminaria concert. St Hillary Church, 5001 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 288-2535.
•Jack Willhite Rock & Roll Comedy Show: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 6p. 323-6570.
•Moms Unhinged: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Orchid Sale & Symposium: Free plant sale, workshops Pre-register. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Free plant sale, workshops Pre-register. 9a-4p. 334-7419.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Mendelssohn & Maslanka. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Tammy Pescatelli: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901,
October 14 MONDAY
•Guided Forest Bathing: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 9:30p. Register. 275-3435.
October 15 TUESDAY
•Family Sunset Stroll: 1.5 hour guided boardwalk tour for families w kids age 5 & up. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
•Nick Simmons: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Onslow & Farrene: Naples Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
October 16 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Film Screening & Discussion: Independent film - This World is Not My Own, filmmaker Q&A. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 939-2787.
•John Allred: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Nick Simmons: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Pat Largo: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Reel Intrigue. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
October 17 THURSDAY
•Art Reception & Talk: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Brass Transit: Musical legacy of Chicago concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Council of Longtime Friends: Storytelling. Naples Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 4p. Free. 261-8164.
•Exhibition Reception: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4:30-6p. Free. 642-1440.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•James Yon: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lecture: Serpents in the Sawgrass. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Moonlight on the Boardwalk: See full moon, second super moon of 2023 & Perseid meteor shower. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Music Under the Stars: Bill Metts, Roy Schneider, Brian Smalley concert. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 275-3435.
•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Reel Intrigue. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Troy Bond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
October 18 FRIDAY
•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 579-0659.
•Baroquetoberfest: Key Chorale concert. Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-552-8768.
•James Yon: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Rave & Rock Circus: Concert & Art. Davis Art Center back parking lot, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Reel Intrigue - music from films. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Music of Star Wars: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30 & 9p. 277-1700.
•Troy Bond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
October 19 SATURDAY
•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 579-0659.
•Art in the Wild Day: Art demos & workshops, meet duck stamp artists, nature journal hike, crafts, nature journal hike, live music, yoga, puppet show, Duck Stamp art exhibition. Free, Pre-register. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 9a-4p. Free. 472-1100.
•Artist Talk: Becky Suss. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 12p. 597-1900.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood, Little Mike & The Tornadoes. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Baroquetoberfest: Key Chorale concert. Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-552-8768.
•Butterfly Count: North American Butterfly Assoc annual survey. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a-12:30p. 348-9151.
•Classic Car Fest: Live music, food trucks, kids activities, museum tours. Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser. Cultural Park, behind Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-2p. Free. 772-7037.
•Florida Horror-Fest: Pop culture convention. Celebrities, live entertainment, demos, vendors, contests, panels, kids’ activities, food. Embassy Suites Hotel, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr, estero. 10a-5p. 236-8189.
•Glen Raymond: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 612-209-4489.
•Halloween Spooktacular: Games, activities, trick-or-treating. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Timed entries 10a-6p. 514-0084.
•James Yon: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Jay Wheeler: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Meet the Artist: Ran Adler. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 11a-1p. 643-7275.
•One Funny Lisa Marie: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 3p. 389-6901.
•Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza: Pumpkin picking. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Reel Intrigue - music from films. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Swamp Celebration: Exhibit, guided swamp walk, meet Clyde Butcher. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a-5p. Free, fee for Swamp Walks. Register.695-2428.
•Troy Bond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
October 20 SUNDAY
•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 579-0659.
•Art Sale: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 10a-4p. Free. 395-0027.
•Baroquetoberfest: Key Chorale concert. Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-552-8768.
•Bayside Concert: Soapy Tuna.Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Lawn chairs suggested. 4-7p. Free. 454-7500.
•FGCU Symphony Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Philharmonic: Changing Seasons concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Onslow & Farrene: Naples Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sammy Figueroa: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Troy Bond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
October 21 MONDAY
•Art Sale: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 10a-4p. Free. 395-0027.
•Ricky Glore & Glen Tickle: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
•Untold Stories - Sanibel Island’s Store: WGCU documentary film screening. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 6p. 395-0900.
October 22 TUESDAY
•Art Sale: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 11a-4p. Free. 395-0027.
•Barenaked Ladies: Concert, Toad the Wet Sprocket opens. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Ricky Glore & Glen Tickle: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Spirit of the Gulf Chorus: Friends & Family Night concert. Church of the Cross, Fort Myers. 7:30p. 360-320-1161.
•Storytelling: Nestor Gomez - Stories of Growing Up. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
October 23 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•RC Smith: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Ryan Goodchase: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Storytelling: Nestor Gomez - Stories of Immigration. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
October 24 THURSDAY
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Connor King: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Grass is Dead: Grateful Dead tribute band. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Helen Keaney: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Muriel Anderson: Folk music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival Opening Night Film & Party: Arts-Naples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Red carpet arrival 6p, film 7p, afterparty 9p. 775-3456.
•Pumpkins of Devil’s Garden: Family-friendly exhibition opening reception, movie night. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 9a-5p, movie 5p. 863-902-1113.
•Rock Star Seance: SWFL Symphony concert tribute to Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley, & more. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Wicked Walk: Haunted interactive theatrical experience, art installations music, dance, etc. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Tours 6-9p. 333-1933.
•Zach Bartholomew: Wayne Shorter’s music w Mark Small. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
October 25 FRIDAY
•60’s Rock ’n’ Roll Revival: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Pre-season minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Helen Keaney: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival: Film screenings, lectures, panels. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. Films 10:30a-8p. 775-3456.
•Paul Rodriguez: Comedian. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Renesito: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Screenings Under the Stars: Naples Int’l Film Festival. Artis—Naples’s Norris Garden, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. Free. 775-3456.
•The Music of Harry Potter: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30 & 9p. 277-1700.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Wicked Walk: Haunted interactive theatrical experience, art installations music, dance, etc. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Gallery 5-6p, tours 6:30-8p. 333-1933.
October 26 SATURDAY
•Elle King: Rock concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Evening on Fifth Halloween Spooktacular: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fall Fest: Music, kids activities & games, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 1-4p. Free. 252-4386.
•Fall Festival: Live music, educational activities, games, crafts, face painting, Banyan Tree climb. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. 334-7419.
•Family Art Day: Mixed-media painting project. Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. 9:30a-12p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Helen Keaney: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Jon Shain: Americana concert, Chuck Williams opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival: Film screenings, lectures, panels. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. Films10:30a-8p. 775-3456.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Nikki Glaser: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 481-4849.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Screenings Under the Stars: Naples Int’l Film Festival. Arts—Naples’s Norris Garden, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. Free. 775-3456.
•Snakes in the Museum: Halloween Trunk or Treat. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•The Timber Jamboree: Live music, chainsaw carving competition, axe throwing, exhibits, games, vendors. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Toronzo Cannon: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
October 27 SUNDAY
•Morgan Brake & Duck Wallow Lane: Bluegrass concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival Closing Awards Ceremony, Film, Concert & Wrap Party: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Awards in Daniels Pavilion 5:30, “Batman’ screening w Naples Phil 7:30p, party in Daniels Pavilion 9:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Symphony Spooktacular - Heroes & Villians: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 277-1700.
•Trio Makari: Classical music concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•We Ain’t Done - Wild n Yet Comedy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
October 28 MONDAY
•K-Von: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•National Ballet of Ukraine: w Ukrainian Shumka Folk Dancers. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
October 29 TUESDAY
•Daniel Maltz: Classical music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•K-Von: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Cultural Heritage Conservation. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 745-4268.
•Storytelling: Tell Your Story - Unbelievable. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
October 30 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Halloween Comedy Party Show: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Halloween Ghost Train & Murder Mystery: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•K-Von: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Lessons from Eden - The Conservation of Tullio Lombardi’s Sculpture of Adam. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 745-4268.
•Storytelling: Tamiami Tale Tellers. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
October 31 THURSDAY
•Don McMillan: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 5:30p. 389-6901.
•Halloween Ghost Train & Murder Mystery: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Johnny Mac: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lynne Koplitz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7:30p. 389-6901.
NOVEMBER
November 1 FRIDAY
•A Shining Star is Born: Concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Abba Mania Canada: ABBA tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 495-8989.
•Accelerate Creative Conference: Discussions, workshops, presentations, networking, etc; visual arts, music, filmmaking, branding, storytelling, etc. FGCU Cohen Student Center, 110910 FGCU Blvd N, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Register. 234-2745.
•American Indigenous Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife presentations, kids’ activities, food. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863-902-1113.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Dia de Los Muertos: Arts & crafts sale Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Guided Forest Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Johnny Mac: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Letters to Sala: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Live Band: Brooks & Dunn – Garth Brooks tribute concert. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386
•Lynne Koplitz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Pictures with Alexander. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rumours: Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Tribute to Adele: Listeso String Quartet concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6p. 277-1700.
•Tribute to Queen: Listeso String Quartet concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 277-1700.
November 2 SATURDAY
•Accelerate Creative Conference: Discussions, workshops, presentations, networking, etc; visual arts, music, filmmaking, branding, storytelling, etc. FGCU Cohen Student Center, 110910 FGCU Blvd N, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Register. 234-2745.
•American Indigenous Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife presentations, kids activities, food. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863-902-1113.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Albert Cstigia, The Lucky Losers, Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Compton & Newberry: Bluegrass concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Live music, dance performances, special displays, arts & crafts, food. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-7p. 643-7275.
•Free Community Day: Music & art activities for kids & adults. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 597-1900.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•Jefferson Ross: Americana concert, Matt Hannam opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Johnny Mac: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Letters to Sala: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Lynne Koplitz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Pictures with Alexander. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rumours: Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Sean Chambers: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
November 3 SUNDAY
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Veterans Day tribute. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Live music, dance performances, special displays, arts & crafts, food. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-4p. 643-7275.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Larry Venterino’s One Man Show: Comedy. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 6p. 323-6570.
•Letters to Sala: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•Lynne Koplitz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: Mariachi concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Retro Revival: Benefit concert & dinner. Kale bay, 13910 Old Coast Rd, Naples. 5p. rsvp. 643-4673.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Schubert Octet. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
November 4 Monday
•Lecture: The Business of Performance. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 745-4268.
•Movie Mondays: Ft Myers Film Festival screenings. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
•Patrick Warburton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
November 5 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•FSW Chamber Ensemble & College Choir: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 481-4849.
•La Vero Gomez: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Celebrating Gershwin concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Patrick Warburton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
November 6 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception: North Fort Myers Art Assoc. Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 4-7p. Free. 772-1333.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FGCU Percussion Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Celebrating Gershwin concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Patrick Warburton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Polina Osetinskaya: Pianist. Grand Piano Series concert. Arts—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
November 7 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Free. 530-5977.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Free Outdoor Concert: Sheena Brook, food trucks. Jaycee Park, 4215 SE 20th Pl, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 772-5657.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Celebrating Gershwin concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Steve Marshall: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Sudamerica Latin Groove: From Bolivia to the USA - Latin music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Symphony: Concert w Priscilla Navarro. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
November 8 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Damon Fowler: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Fleetwood Mask: Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bear: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•FSW Jazz Ensemble: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 481-4849.
•Halie Loren: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Here Come The Mummies: Rock concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Lecture: Alex Katz - Theater & Dance. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 10a. 597-1900.
•Letters to Sala: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Murder at the KO Corral: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Elks Lodge, 3231 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 867-6098.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Celebrating Gershwin concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sanibel On-Campus Writers Conference Keynoote Address: Steve Almond 6p, FGCU Water School, academic building 9, room 138, 10501 FGCU Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7421.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Fall show. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota International Chalk Festival: Art performance & exhibits, live music, kids activities. 400-500 S Pineapple Ave, Burns Square, downtown Sarasota. 10a-7p. 941-488-8877.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Going Places. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Steve Marshall: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
November 9 SATURDAY
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Blackberry Smoke: Rock concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8 Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Lecture: Estero Historical Society - Museum Schoolhouse & Society. Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Club Dr, Estero. 9:30a. Free. 272-1911.
•Letters to Sala: Theater. Discussion after. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30. 590-7268.
•Marlow Rosario - Mambo!: Latin music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Memory Care Resource Fair: Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Music in the Garden: Reckless Saints. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Celebrating Gershwin concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Patchouli & Terra Guitarra: World music concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts amphitheater lawn, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 939-2787.
•Readers Theatre: The Making of Scrooge. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Rod Picott: Americana concert, Rebekah Pulley opens. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Russell Peters: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Sanibel On-Campus Writers Conference: Workshops, speakers, panels, readings, networking. FGCU Student Union, 10501 FGCU Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 590-7421.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Fall show. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota International Chalk Festival: Art performance & exhibits, live music, kids activities. 400-500 S Pineapple Ave, Burns Square, downtown Sarasota. 10a-7p. 941-488-8877.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Going Places. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Steve Marshall: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Taste of the Islands: Food fest, entertainment, fundraiser. Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 11a-4p. 472-3644.
•The Hobbit: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5p. 941-328-1300.
November 10 SUNDAY
•American Salute: Multimedia concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Gabriel Iglesias: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Letters to Sal: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert – Spirit of America. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
•Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll, part 6: Rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Concert: SELAH concert, Art of the Song exhibit, fundraiser. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7p. 234-2745.
•Russell Peters: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Sarasota International Chalk Festival: Art performance & exhibits, live music, kids activities. 400-500 S Pineapple Ave, Burns Square, downtown Sarasota. 10a-7p. 941-488-8877.
•The Hobbit: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•The Tenors: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
November 11 MONDAY
•Guided Forest Bathing: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 9:30p. Register. 275-3435.
•Hot August Nights: Neil Diamond tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Joe Avati: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7p. Free. 777-0416.
November 12 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Joe Avati: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: What to Know About Dementia Today. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Rat Pack Live!: Tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Fred Ball, JD Lashley, Gareth Rockliffe. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
•Storytelling: Tell Your Story - Kindness & Compassion. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
November 13 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Joe Avati: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Manheim Steamroller Christmas: Holdiay concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Rat Pack Live!: Tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•Romero Lubambo: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Storytelling: Joel Ying - Let’s get Personal. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
November 14 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Blue Band concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St & Caloosa Sound Convention Center, Bay St & Heitman St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.
•Funny Old Broads: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Jazz at the MACC: Music of Charlie Mingus, Christian McBride & Brandon Robertson concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Jodi White: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•JR De Guzman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Leslie Cartaya: Latin jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Rachmaninoff Piano Concert No 3. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rat Pack Live!: Tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
November 15 FRIDAY
•Air Supply: Rock concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Back Yard Bash: Parents & children compete in backyard games, live music, food trucks. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 6p. 514-0084
•Fall Film Festival: Reception, The First Monday in May screening, Q&A with filmmaker, Andrew Rossi. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Reception 6p, film 7p, Q&A 8:30p. 395-0900.
•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St & Caloosa Sound Convention Center, Bay St & Heitman St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.
•Get Down to Science & Let’s Boogie Gala: Cocktail party fundraiser. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 7p. rsvp. 321-7420.
•Instrumental Influencers: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Jodi White: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•JR De Guzman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Martin: Country band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Music of Giuseppe Verdi: Sarasota. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Rat Pack Live!: Tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•Shamaar Allen: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•The Yacht Lobsters: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
November 16 SATURDAY
•24-Hour Playwriting Project: No rehearsal, no director, sealed script, one actor. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Lil’ Ed & The Imperials, Jimmy Carpenter. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Beethoven Symphony No 8: Gulf Coast Symphony members concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Classic Car Show: Car show, entertainment, activities, food trucks. FSW State College, 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. 9a-2p. 530-5977.
•Country Jam Jamboree: Live music - Justin Moore, Austin Snell, Walker Montgomery. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 4-10p. Free. 252-4386.
•David G Smith: Americana concert, Ray Boone opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Fall Film Festival: Page One screening, The Andy Warhol Diaries screening, Dinner & talk with filmmaker, dessert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Page one 4p, dinner & talk 6p, Andy Warhol Diaries 7p. 395-0900.
•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St & Caloosa Sound Convention Center, Bay St & Heitman St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 612-209-4489.
•Hot Buttered Nuggets: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-5p. Free. 337-7646.
•Instrumental Influencers: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice.3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Jodi White: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•JR De Guzman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Music & Arts Fusion Walk: Free outdoor concert & art fair. SE 47 Terrace btwn Vincennes Blvd & SE 15 Pl. Cape Coral. 5-9p. 772-5657.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Rachmaninoff Piano Concert No 3. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Paula Poundstone: Comedy. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Rat Pack Live!: Tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Rhapsody for Golda. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Vanessa Collier: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Whose Live Anyway: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
November 17 SUNDAY
•Beethoven Symphony No 8: Gulf Coast Symphony members concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.
•Florida Philharmonic: All Brassed Up concert w Florida Phil Brass Ensemble. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St & Caloosa Sound Convention Center, Bay St & Heitman St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.
•From Opera to Broadway: Voices of Naples concert. First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th St S, Naples. 4p. 455-2582.
•Jimmy Keys: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Jossecarlo Romo & Michael Baron: Flute & piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.
•Music of Giuseppe Verdi: Sarasota. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 3p. 941-328-1300.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 5p. 481-4849.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Rhapsody for Golda. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•SWFL Concert Band: S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•Wheel of Fortune - Live: Game show. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Yeol Eum Son Plays Dvorak: Chamber music concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
November 18 MONDAY
•Greg Morton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
November 19 TUESDAY
•98 Degrees: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Dance Theatre of Harlem: w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Green Band concert. S Ft Myers High School, 1420 Planation Rd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•FSW Concert Band & Symphony Orchestra: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 481-4849.
•Greg Morton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
November 20 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Dave Sayer & Valerie DiLorenzo: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•Florida Everblades vs Kalamazoo Wings: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Intermezzo Choir spring concert. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, 6p. 288-2535.
•Greg Morton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra: Classical music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Storytelling: Student Showcase- Storytelling as Healing. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
November 21 THURSDAY
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.
•Duelers: Dueling pianos concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. Lely High School, 1 Lely High School Blvd, Naples. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Greg Morton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Florida’s First People. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Newsboys: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Peter Zell. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Zach Bartholomew & David Fernandez: Jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
November 22 FRIDAY
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.
•Amy Grant: Christian pop concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Bonita Springs Fall Comedy Festival: Bonita Springs Lions Center, 10370 Pennsylvania Ave, Bonita Springs. 8:30p. Free.561-746-6615.
•EG Kight: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Emerging Playwrights Festival - Waterlogged: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Florida Everblades vs Kalamazoo Wings: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Leslie Jones: Comedy. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•Mark Sanders: Celebrating Broadway’s Jerry Herman cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Michael Blackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9. 389-6901.
•Violin Legends - Ysaye’s Legacy: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
November 23 SATURDAY
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.
•Blue Cactus: Americana concert, Pete Benson opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Emerging Playwrights Festival - Soul magnet Beneath the Limestone: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Family Art Day: Mixed-media painting project. Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. 9:30a-12p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Florida Everblades vs Kalamazoo Wings: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Garden Festival: Live music, plant sale, food trucks. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•Gary Hoey’s Ho Ho Ho: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Michael Blackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Sailor Circus: Gold Troupe Fall Show – Zodiac. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Untethered Breath. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Selwyn Biirchwood: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•The Day Players Band: Rock band. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
November 24 SUNDAY
•A Night Honoring Tina Turner w Adrienne Warren: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.
•Black Violin: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Foreigner’s Journey: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Garden Festival: Live music, plant sale, food trucks. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•Greggie and The Jets: Elton John tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Hwy 41 South: Bluegrass concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Michael Blackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 76p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Pictures with Santa: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 11a-2p. 992-2591.
•Readers Theatre: Family Ties. One-act plays reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
November 25 MONDAY
•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•EnsembleNewSRQ: Schoenberg & Ives at 90. Classical music concert w Stephen Drury & Thea Lobon. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 772-834-7173.
November 26 TUESDAY
•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•FSW Rock Ensemble: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 481-4849.
•Naples Philharmonic: An Evening of Overtures. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
November 27 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Encanto: Sing-along film concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Pine Flatwoods Walk: 2 hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•The First Thanksgiving: Family program. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4:30-6p. Free. 642-1440.
•The Illusionists: Holiday magic show. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
November 28 THURSDAY
•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
November 29 FRIDAY
•Craig Shoemaker: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Holiday Nights Opening Celebration & Tree Lighting: Holiday lights throughout grounds & gardens, holiday decorations in homes, special tours, presentations, Santa & Mrs Claus. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p, tree lighting 6p. 334-7419.
•Shelly Belly: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
November 30 SATURDAY
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Classic Car Fest: Live music, food trucks, kids activities, museum tours. Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser. Cultural Park, behind Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-2p. Free. 772-7037.
•Craig Shoemaker: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•ShellyBelly: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•The Nutcracker: Naples Ballet w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
ONGOING
theater
•59th Street Bridge: Nov 20-Mar 30. Florida Studio Theatre. Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•9 to 5: Oct 25-Nov 24. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 40 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•A Christmas Carol - the Musical: Nov 22-Dec 25. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•A Christmas Story - the Musical: Nov 20-Dec 22. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•A Few Good Men: Oct 4-13. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•A Nice Family Christmas: Nov 29-Dec 8. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Agnes of God: thru Oct 20. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Almost, Maine: Oct 16-Nov 10. The Naples Players. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Another Night Before Christmas: Nov 28-Dec 25. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Anything Goes: Oct 27-Nov 24. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 S Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 261-7529.
•Barefoot in the Park: Oct 10-Nov 16. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Beautiful - The Carol King: Nov 13-Jan 5. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Beauty & The Beast: Oct 18-Nov 3. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.
•Bedroom Farce: Oct 22-Nov 17. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Ben Butler: Oct 22-Nov 10. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Beware the House on Haunted Hill: Oct 10-27. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Carrie - the Musical: Oct 18-27. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Chicago - the Musical: thru Nov 9. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Craving for Travel: Nov 15 & 16. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.
•Dead Man’s Cell Phone: Oct 4-13. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Dear Albert Einstein: Oct 31-May 22 select matinees. Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Dear Evan Hansen: Nov 1 & 2. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Deck the Halls: Nov 30-Dec 24. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors: Oct 18-Nov 11. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Every Brilliant Thing: Nov 10-Dec 15. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 S Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 261-7529
•Forever Plaid: thru Oct 27. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Greetings: Nov 25-Dec 22. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Hadestown - Teen Edition: Oct 17-20. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Jennifer, Who is Leaving: Oct 18-Dec 1. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Junie B Jones - the Musical: thru Oct 27. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Legally Blonde, Jr: Nov 9-12. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Motown Christmas: Nov 27-Jan 5. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Murder Wrap: Oct 2-Nov 24. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•No Sex Please, It’s Christmas: Nov 21-Dec 15. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Off the Charts!: Oct 2-Feb 9. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Rat Pack Live!: Nov 12-16. Tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Rumors: Oct 2-20. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Saturdy Night Fever - the Musical: Oct 4-13. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.
•Sealed for Freshness: Nov 15-24. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Soul Crooners Solid Gold: Oct 9-Nov 17. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Spongebob - the Musical: Oct 18-20. Theatre Conspiracy Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•Syncopation: Nov 1-24. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Curious Savage: Oct 29-Nov 4. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: Nov 26-Dec 15. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•The Torch Bearers: thru Oct 13. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Velveteen Rabbit: Oct 29-May 27 select matinees. Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•The Wizard of Oz: Oct 3-20. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•The Wonderful World of Oz: Nov 21-23. Conservatory at Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Twelfth Night: Oct 31-Nov 7. FSW Black Box Theatre, Bldg L, rm 119B, 8099 College Pkwy Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Two Witches, No Waiting: Oct 16-Nov 3. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•Waitress: Nov 6-Dec 29. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•We Have an Opening… For a Reindeer: Nov 27-Dec 25: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Where There’s a Will: Nov 6-17. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•Young Frankenstein: Oct 26-Nov 3. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
art galleries
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 312-375-8887.
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: 1634 5th Ave S, Naples. Dec 11-Jan 5: Water Reflections - Enrique Machado; Jan 8-Feb 16: Sand Cast Glass Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Oct 4-26: Vibrant Portrait Collection - Sabrina Kovacs; Oct 4-26: The Art of Memory - Victoria Webber; Oct 4-26: Daydreaming - Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Oct 10-Nov 16: Gabriel Ramos, Amy Sanders, David Fithian, Euphoria juried show. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sar 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Nov 14: Exploring Surrealism in Art; Nov 21-Jan 2: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Dec 19-Jan 15: Arts Bonita Staff & Faculty. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Oct 4-29: J Penton; Nov 1-Dec 3: Lesley Morrow. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Oct 13: As We Rise - Photographs from the Black Atlantic; thru Oct 13: Deep Cuts from the Ahmet Ertegun Collection; thru Jan 5: Becky Suss - The Dutch House; thru February: Alex Katz - Theater & Dance; Oct 19-Jun 29: Florida Contemporary. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•Behind the Buddha Artists’ Studios: 9290 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10a-4p, Wed 10a-9p, Sat 1-4p. 691-3225.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. thru Oct 20: The Heights Center; thru Jan 31: lacy McClary; Oct 4-27: Nautical twilight; Nov 1-Dec 15: Ghost Horizons - Poetry & Printmaking; Nov 8-Jan 19: Springs - Assemblage in Four Mediums. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Dec 7: William S Burroughs & Laurie Anderson - Language is a Virus. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. 489-9313.
•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. OCT-JUN Wed-Sun 10a-5p. 738-5280.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Oct 11-Nov 3: Gourdgeous Girls; Oct 11- Nov 3: Phobia; Nov 8-Dec 1: Bigger Than the Dish; Nov 8-Dec 1: La Luz. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Oct 7-31: Garden Variety; Oct 7-31: Staff Art show; Nov 4-22: Express Yourself; Nov 4-22: Members show. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. Closed Aug. 772-5657.
•Clip Joint Barber Shop & Art Gallery: 7431 College Pkwy, unit 120, rm 136, Ft Myers. Mon & Wed-Sat 10a-8p. 281-8180.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-5p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. 486-0811.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Receptions 1st Wed 5-7p. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Receptions 2nd Wed 5-7p. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.
•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. Thru Oct 31: Leah Brown & Christopher Blond. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Mon-Fri 9a-6p & Sat 10a-5p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. Oct 10-Nov 23: featured artists. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Oct 4-Dec 1: Obscurity, group show Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.
•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery– thru Oct 3: Method to the Madness; Oct 18-Nov 21: Briena Harmening, Quinn Miller, Caitlin Rosolen. Outside Arts Complex— thru Oct 2025: Paul Firmin Public Art Project. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. thru Dec 14: Ann Wolff & Selections from the Permanent Collection. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Temporary Closed. 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Exhibits– Oct 1-27: Members show at Alliance for the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers; Nov 21-Jan 2: Dreams to Wings at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 463-3909.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 403-7787.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Oct 1-Nov 1: Ruth Renshaw, KoriAnn Evans; Nov 5-Dec 2: Shirley Hales, Susan Priess. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily 11a-8p. 540-5789.
•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-2637.
•High Tide Studio & Gallery: 995 Central Ave, Naples. Nov 21-24: From Paris to Naples. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & by appt. 228-6934.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.
•Island Conclave: Temporarily Closed. 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 282-8488.
•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Receptions Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. By appt. 954-830-3156.
•LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center: 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Larimart Gallery: 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Galleria Shoppes, #410, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-7p & Sat 10-3p. 276-0448.
•Laurel Schmid Fine Art Gallery & Studio: 5760 Shirley St, #15, Naples. Tue-Fri 1-5p & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 789-3823.
•Lehigh Acres Art League: River Forest Assoc Clubhouse, 13506 Island Rd, Lehigh Acres. Meets Mon 10a-3p.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. Thu-Mon 9a-2p. 203-8332.
•MARA Art Studio & Gallery: 76 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. Thru Oct 22: Midge Johnson; thru Nov 12: Canvas Conversations; Oct 25-Nov 22: Julia Rivera; Nov 15-Dec 20: Still Waters group show. Tue-Fri 11a-4p. 941-914-8110.
•Marc Harris Wildlife Photography Gallery: The Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples, By appt. 789-7027 283-3354.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Oct 1: Hot! Hot! Hot!; Oct 7-Nov 25: Nat’l Assoc of Women Artists Florida Chapter. La Petite Galerie— Oct 7-29: Mai Yap; Nov 4-Dec 3: Lynn Nathanson. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Thru Oct 20: Summer exhibition; thru Nov 1: Muertos Experience. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru Nov 1: Group Show. By appt. 821-1061.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Oct 27: Intersections; Nov 9-Jan 2: The Guild Hall Collection; Jan 11-Apr 6: Matisse & His Illustrated Works. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Exhibits— Oct 11-Jan 20: Beguiled by the Wild - Art off Charley Harper. Gardens Aglow. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Pine Island Art: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Exhibits— Best in Show at N Ft Myers Rec Center, 2000 N Recreation Pkwy, N Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Free. 283-4432
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.
•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd)— thru Oct 5: Dog Days. Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— Our People, Our Places. Smith Gallery— thru Oct 25: Illest of Illustration - Farmer’s Market. Stulberg Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr)— thru Oct 20: Faculty show. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— thru Oct 18: Our People, Our Places. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Jan 7, 2025: Skyway 2024; thru Jan 5, 2025: Shinique Smith; thru Feb 24: Jess T Dugan; thru Feb 29: Enduring Light; thru May 11: Radical Clay. Circus Museum—ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Exhibits— thru Nov 1: Anticipation at Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. thru Nov 14: Brushstrokes at Captiva Civic Center 11550 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sanibel Public Library: 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Sanibel Captiva Art League exhibits— thru Nov 1: Anticipation. Mon-Fri 9a-35p. 472-2155.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Oct 27: Skyway; thru Oct 27: Galloway’s Furniture Showroom; thru Apr 2026: Molly Hatch; Oct 20-Jan 19: Tammy Nguyen; Oct 20-Jan 19: Claire Ashley; Nov 17-Apr 13: Larry Fink & Martha Posner; Nov 17-Apr 13: Joe Fig - Contemplating Vermeer. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Oct 1-Nov 1: Donna Pope, Nancy Van Tassell. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 941-575-1718
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Oct 4-17: Dark Art; Oct 4-17: Voodoo & Forest Magic; Nov 1-27: Enigma - Daniel Jude Vendetti; Nov 1-27: Nostalgia. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt, 1st Wed 3-7p, 1st Thu 11a-5p, 3rd Sat 11a-5p. 402-201-6160.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Nov 1-Dec 14: Ake Arnerdale;. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.
•Sweet Art Gallery: 852 1st Ave S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-2p. 597-2110.
•Tammra Sigler Studio: 5760 Shirley St, # 11, Naples. By appt. 821-1017.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-4p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Oct 4-Dec 28: Faces of Water; Oct 4-Dec 28: In Fabric & Wood. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.
•Union Artists Studios: Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & by appt. 980-1394.
•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Oct 4-31: Members Show; Nov 11-Dec 5: Mixed Up Crazy. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Thru Oct 11: Pineapples in Paradise; Oct 1-Nov 1: Common Threads; Oct 16-Nov 8: Expressions of Gratitude; Oct 16-Nov 8: Student Show; Nov 14-Dec 28: Holiday Showcase. Mon & Fri 10a-4p, Tu-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.
attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Exhibit— ongoing: Explore Seminole Traditions, Art of Seminole Crafts, Seminole Pride - Artwork of Jimmy Osceola. Daily 9a-5p (entry to boardwalk closes at 4pm). 877-902-1113.
•America’s Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, North Road Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. Register. 337-9505
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Haunted walks: Oct Fri-Sun 7:30-11:30p. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. thru Oct 5: Collier Employee Art Show; Oct 22-Nov 30: Portraits of Dementia; Nov 26-Jan 4: A Cottage Christmas. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.
•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Nature Center, exhibits, kayaking, nature walks, electric boat eco-tours. Guided walks Mon-Sat. Register. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks & hospital tours, presentations 11a daily, Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.
•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Visitor Education Center, wildlife presentations daily 11a; speakers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu dawn-dusk; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•ECHO Global Farm & Research Center: 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. Farm tours Tue-Sat 9:30a. Technology Village tours: Tue-Sat 9:30a. Tue-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9a-3p. 543-3246.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits— Ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour: Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a (pre-register); Yoga by the River: Wed 10a; Step into History lectures: Tue & Thu 10:30a & 2p.; Piano recitals Wed 1p. Holiday Nights Celebration: Nov 29-Jan 5, 5:30-9p. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Estero Historic Cottage Museum: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Estero Historical Society: Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibits— Photography of Martin Graf. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Oct 22-Feb 1: Lake Trafford - Ecology & Excursions. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru Feb 15: Reflections of South Florida - a 50-Year Art Adventure with Paul Arsenault. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Oct 5-Dec 1: The Orchid Show - Purple!. thru Jan 1: Lights in Bloom. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point: 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Nov 9-Aug 31, 2025: Patti Smith - A Book of Days. Lights at Spooky Point cancelled. Daily 10a-5p. 941-366-5731
•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 10a, 12 & 2p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; Free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Wed-Sat 7:30a-6:30p. 765-0865.
•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.
•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru Jan 2025: Python Hunters. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions— thru Oct 27: Ran Adler. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Oct 27: Ran Adler. Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden: Nov 29-Jan 5, 6-9p. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: Temporarily Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage: Museum & gardens. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Christmas at Palm Cottage: Dec 3-31. Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. By appt. Mon-Fri 9a-12p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: Temporarily Closed. 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 765-8101.
•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Nov 22-Jan 4: Magic of Lights 6-9p. Live music select nites 5-8p at The Cove. Free. 252-4386.
•Peace River Wildlife Center: Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830
•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail, South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Oct 31: The Ocean Decade. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Tue-Thu 9a-3p. 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Guided tours daily 10:30a. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Organic spa, garden & dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 949-0749.
•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: select Thu & Sat 10:30a; Haunted History Tours Wed & Sat 8p (pre-register). Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. 945-0405.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Boo-tanical Weekend: Oct 11, 5-8p; Oct 12 & 13,11a-2p. Daily 10a-4p. 992-2591.
parks & beaches
•Alison Hagerup Beach: 14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva. Dawn-dusk. Parking fee. 472-2472.
•Alva Park: 21471 N River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-0398.
•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.
•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.
•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided beach walks Wed 9a. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 597-6196.
•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. Oct 11-31: Scarecrows in the Park. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.
•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.
•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a; wildlife lectures Wed 10:30a; sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset; seashell walk 1st Fri 10:30a; wildlife hikes 1st Sat 10:30a; beach & estuary walk 3rd Fri 10:30a. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Beach Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun 9a thru Mar. Free. 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: Temporarily Closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. .
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks daily 9:30a. Guided ‘wet walks’ select Sat & Wed 9:30a & 1p Sep & Oct. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.
libraries
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Exhibit— thru Nov 8: Voices & Votes - Democracy in America. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: Temporarily Closed. 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4000.
•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.
•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.
•Northwest: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.
•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.
•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.
•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.
•South: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•South County: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 533-4780.
•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7160.
live music
& comedy
•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w Rex Bongo & Harry Cassano. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music Thu-Sun. Free. 337-7646.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Winterfest: Dec 14-17. Live music Wed 6-9p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.
•Howl: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Open mic Wed 8-11p; live music select nites. 332-0161
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. Free. 314-3723.
•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 5-9p & Sun 12-4p; last Wed 7-9p Comedy Nite. Free. 463-3838.
•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. Free. 271-2255.
•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.
•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Tue: Open jam; live music select Fri & Sat nites. 540-7867.
•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music & burlesque select nites. 217-0919.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music— jazz select Thu 7-9p: Brandon Robertson Quartet; Irish music 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards; folk music Sat 1-5p: Jeff Lyons. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz 6:30-9:30p. Wed: Danny Sinoff Trio; Thu: Jazz-Matics; Fri: Tony Boffa & Friends; Sat: Danny Sinoff Quartet; Sun: Ricky Howard. 415-4375.
•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 8845 Founders Square Dr, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sat nites. 204-9949.
•The Cove: Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live Sat & select Fri nites 5-8p. Free. 252-4386
•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 985-9839.
•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
