what goes on
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
February-March
Cirque des Voix perform March 21 & 22
in the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park
in Sarasota.
Grand Piano Series presents the
Pavel Haas Quartet with Milana Strezeva,
March 6 at Arts—Naples.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
in Fort Myers presents Crazy for You,
February 21-April 5.
Lauren Mitchell performs March 23
at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center
in Bonita Springs.
FEBRUARY
February 1 SATURDAY
•A Salute to the Pops!: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Adam Carolla: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Antique Car Show: Edison Festival of Light event. Over 100 classic cars. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 334-7419.
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. 1375 Monroe St, Edwards Dr btwn Monroe & Hendry St, Ft Myers Riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.
•Astronaut Nocole Stott: Conversation. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 5p. 941-321-1397.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•John Williams the Great: SWFL Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Live Band: Geezers in Paradise. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Open house. Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a-3p. Free. Free. 695-2428.
•Michael Feinstein: Tribute to Tony Bennett w Carnegie Hall Big Band concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Pineapple Day: Demos, tastings, kids activities. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 10a-1p. Free. 642-1440.
•Robert Jon & The Wreck: Rock band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Heroic Spirit. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sing Out! - SWFL Choral Festival Workshops: Vienna My City of Dreams. Singers welcome. Sponsored by Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 9:30a-5p. Register. Free. 560-5695.
•Swamp Walk: 3 hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Symphony on the Sound: Gulf Coast Symphony pops concert at ArtFest Fort Myers. 7-8p, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 1375 Monroe St. Free. 768-3602.
•The Boy from Block 66: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Doo-wop tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•The Case of the Maltese Crow Murder: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. The Workshop, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 867-6098.
•Toby Mac: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Verlon Thompson: Americana concert, RayCerbone opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Yacht Rock the Dock: Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett, Walter Egan, Elliot Lurie concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
February 2 SUNDAY
•Adam Carolla: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. 1375 Monroe St, Edwards Dr btwn Monroe & Hendry St, Ft Myers Riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.
•Baron & Navarro Piano Duo: Classical music concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2p. Free. 777-0416.
•Opera to Broadway Concert & Dinner: Gulfshore Opera concert. Carmelo’s Ristorante, 321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Cocktails 5p, concert 5:30p. 529-3925.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Heroic Spirit. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sing Out! - SWFL Choral Festival Free Concert: Vienna My City of Dreams. Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. Lectu 4p. Free. 560-5695.
•Sing Out! - SWFL Choral Festival Workshop: Vienna My City of Dreams. Singers welcome. Sponsored by Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 10a-12p. Register. Free. 560-5695.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert w Whitney Grace. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Running on Sand screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
•The Boy from Block 66: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Doo-wop tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•The Case of the Maltese Crow Murder: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. The Workshop, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 867-6098.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 479-5233.
February 3 MONDAY
•Here Come the Sun: Beatles tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Movie Mondays: Ft Myers Film Festival screenings. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
February 4 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.
•Mrs Edison’s Hymn Sing: Edison Festival of Light event. First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second St, Ft Myers. 1 & 4p. Free. 321-7524.
•Style & Song Luncheon: Gulfshore Opera concert. Grey Oaks Country Club, 2400 Great Oaks Dr N, Naples. 12p. 529-3925.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Hope Without Boundaries screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•Women of Rock: Gulf Coast Symphony concert w LaKisha Jones & Chloe Lowery. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
February 5 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
•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.
•Dr Natan Sachs: Lecture - Israel, Can There Ever Be a ‘Day After’? BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free.
•Kenny Wayne Shepard Band: Blues concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
February 6 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Annual photography exhibition. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Free. 530-5977.
•Art Reception: Charlie McCullough’s historic photos of Sanibel. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-8p. Free. 579-0659.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Artists Talk: Members. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Big Cypress Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: John Anderson concert 6p, native food, wildlife demos, speakers, crafts, games Seminole Tribe of Florida. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 500 Rodeo Dr, Clewiston. xp. Free. 863-902-1113.
•David Shifrin & Miro Quartet: Classical concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Grand Opening Celebration: Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee. 10a. 863-467-9998.
•Lecture: Amy Siewe - Burmese Pythons in the Everglades. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.
•Naples Philharmonic: Around Town concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Old-Fashioned Cocktail Hour: Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a. Register. 261-8164.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opening Reception: Art of Phil Fisher exhibit. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 4:30-6:30p. Free. 252-8476.
•Opera to Broadway: Gulfshore Opera concert. St. Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Poulenc & Dvorak. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Screwtape Letters: Play. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
February 7 FRIDAY
•Alice Cooper: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•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.
•Big Cypress Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: Indigenous concert, 5:30p native food, wildlife demos, speakers, crafts, games Seminole Tribe of Florida. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 500 Rodeo Dr, Clewiston. 5:30p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•Dover Quartet: Classical concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Grand Opening: Smith Exhibit Hall. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 261-8164.
•Guided Forest Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Legends Concert Series: Chicago & The eagles tribute band. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-10p. Free. 252-4386.
•Lynyrd Skynyrd: Concert. Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee. 8p. 863-467-9998.
•Memphis Lightening: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Naples Philharmonic: Around Town concert. United Church, 320 N Barfield Dr, Marco Island. 4p. 597-1900.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. Cabanas, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Free. 765-7654.
•Student Showcase: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Guns & Moses screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 12p. 481-4449.
•The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: Rock concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
February 8 SATURDAY
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Authentic Unlimited: Bluegrass concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Big Cypress Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: Panel discussion w Graham Greene & Tantoo Cardinal, native food, wildlife demos, speakers, rafts, games Seminole Tribe of Florida. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 500 Rodeo Dr, Clewiston. Xp. Free. 863-902-1113.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•Grand Opening: Smith Exhibit Hall. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 261-8164.
•History & Heritage Days: Seafood festival, celebrating region’s history & seafood. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Lecture: Estero Historical Society - Steamboats Sawmills & Sugar. Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Club Dr, Estero. 9:30a. Free. 272-1911.
•Lecture: History of Florida Spring Training. Riverdale Library, 2421 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 10a. Free. 479-4636.
•Lipbone: Americana concert, Andy Getch opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Music in the Garden: Havi Rodriguez & The Miami Splash Band. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Mutt Strutt: Edison Festival of Light event. Centennial Park & Hendry St, Ft Myers. 11a-3p. Free. 321-7524.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Night at the Museum - The Color Factory: Gala fundraiser. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 514-0084.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Raymond Jaramillo McLeod: Bass-baritone concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•STEMtastic Day of Discovery: Edison Festival of Light event. 125 science exhibits for kids. Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free. 321-7524.
•Still the One: Benefit gala for Ba. Cocktails, dinner, live music, film, auctions. Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5p. rsvp. 395-2233.
•Swamp Walk: 3 hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•The Man in Black: Johnny Cash tribute concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•The Orchid Ball - Here Comes the Moon: Fundraiser – George Harrison exhibition reception, dinner, dancing. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. rsvp. 941-366-5731.
•Wolfstock: Music & brewfest fundraiser concert, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 4-8p. 252-4386.
February 9 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade, Coronation & Awards: Edison Festival of Light event. Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. Parade 1:30-3:30p; Coronation & Awards 2:30-3:30p, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 321-7524.
•Florida Philharmonic: An Italian Valentine concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•History & Heritage Days: Seafood festival, celebrating region’s history & seafood. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Live Band: Pilot & Peeps. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Low Ground: Outdoor bluegrass concert. Alliance for the Arts lawn, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Veterans Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Thrill of a Lifetime w Youth Philharmonic. Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.
February 10 MONDAY
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Lisa Black. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Kevin Farley: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
•The Edwards Twins: Celebrity impersonators concert. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
February 11 TUESDAY
•After Hours in the Aquariums: Tours, refreshments. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-6:30p. 395-2233.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Artist Talk: Rangsook Yoon exhibition critique. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Artist’s Talk: Phil Fisher. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•G Love & Special Sauce: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 603-6535.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Other Worlds - The Best of Sci-Fi & Fantasy concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Olivia Harrison: Luncheon & conversation, book signing. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 11a. rsvp.941-366-5731.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Matt Hannam, Ray Boone, Bruce gallant. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
•Storytelling: Tell Your Story - Love. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
•Sudamerica Latin Groove: Latin music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Avenue of the Giants screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•The Edwards Twins: Celebrity impersonators concert. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Thomas Edison’s Birthday Celebration: Live music, car show, food trucks, tours. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.10-2p. 334-7419.
•Tonight’s the Night: Rod Stewart tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
February 12 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.
•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.
•Dr John Della Volpe: Lecture - What Your Gen Z Grandkids Think About American Politics. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Go Wild for ‘Ding’ Into the Night: Fundraiser. Dinner, entertainment, auction. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Sanibel. Benefits ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge. 5p. rsvp. 472-1100.
•Herb Alpert & Lani Hall: Jazz concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3368.
•Imani Winds & Boston Brass: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Lecture: Exploring the Role of Maquettes in Sculpture & Monuments. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 10a. 597-1900.
•Murder in Vegas: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Elks Lodge, 3231 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 867-6098.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Other Worlds - The Best of Sci-Fi & Fantasy concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Opera Naples Guild Toasts: Lecture, Q&A, wine. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 4p. rsvp. 963-9050.
•Patti Smith: Reading & concert dedicated to George Harrison. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-5731.
•Rick Howard & Danny Sinoff: Swing & Sing. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Crazy for You. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Storytelling: Joel Ying - Legacy of Love. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
•Sunrise Stroll: Educational beach walk. Hosted by Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium. Lighthouse Beach, 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a. 395-2233.
•Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
February 13 THURSDAY
•Anna Geniushene: Piano concert. Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.
•Artist Talk: Frederico Torres. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5:30-6:30p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Brighton Field Day Festival - Kid’s Day: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Chris Botti: Jazz concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Czech National Symphony: Classical music concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Enchanted Gala: An Enchanted Oasis fundraiser, animal shows, exhibits, auctions. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. rsvp. 992-2591.
•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: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Ikebana Exhibit Preview Party: Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. xp. Free.
•Jupiter String Quartet & Jasper Quartet: Classical concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Partnering with Plants. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Meet the Author & Book Signing: Libby Fischer Hellman. Lakes Library, 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Other Worlds - The Best of Sci-Fi & Fantasy concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•National Geographic Live - Cave of Bones: Presentation. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Crazy for You. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Bad Shabbos screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•The Rink: Play & after show talk. TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. show7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Willie Nelson & Family: outdoor country music concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Zach Bartholomew: The Music of Bill Evans – jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
February 14 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Brighton Field Day Festival: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. ‘Kid’s Day: Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Chris Botti: Jazz concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Ikebana Exhibit: Floral arrangement exhibition, demos, activities. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-8p. Free.
•Love Songs & Music of Tony Bennett: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Meet the Author & Book Signing: Terrie Farley Moran. Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Other Worlds - The Best of Sci-Fi & Fantasy concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Nicole Zuraitis: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Phat Cat Swinger: Rock concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Radium Girls: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Ranky Tanky: Jazz & soul concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Crazy for You. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Savannah Bananas vs The Party Animals: Exhibition baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Before the Peel show 4:30p, game 7p. 912-712-2482.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. Coste Lounge, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 8p. Free. 892-2905.
•The Nighthawks: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•You’ve Got Mail - Musical Love Letters: SWFL Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
February 15 SATURDAY
•Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners: Outdoor rock concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Chris O’Leary with Mark Tlesca. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Brighton Field Day Festival: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•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-1p. Free. 772-7037.
•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
•Conversation with Amor Towles: Author. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 10a. 597-1900.
•Crafts on the River: Edison Festival of Light event. Caloosa Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 321-7524.
•Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade: Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Ft Myers High School to downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. 7-10p. Free. 321-7524.
•En Plein Air Painting Festival: Naples Art District artists. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 10a-2p. 249-1977.
•Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Fine Art Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem: Key Chorale concert. Church of Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker Claudia Volkman. Location tbd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 612-209-4489.
•Hotel California: Eagles tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3 & 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Ikebana Exhibit: Floral arrangement exhibition, demos, activities. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. Free.
•Kashmir with Jean Violet: Led Zeppelin tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Kathleen Madigan: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Lecture: Immokalee’s Black Church History. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a. Free. 252-2611.
•Live Band: Dino Trio. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Meet the Author & Book Signing: Terrie Farley Moran. East County Library, 881 Gunnery Rd, Lehigh Acres. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Other Worlds - The Best of Sci-Fi & Fantasy concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Paula Poundstone: Comedy. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•Radium Girls: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Crazy for You. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Savannah Bananas vs The Party Animals: Exhibition baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Before the Peel show 4:30p, game 7p. 912-712-2482.
•You’ve Got Mail - Musical Love Letters: SWFL Symphony concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmelita St, Punta Gorda. 7p. 418-1500.
February 16 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Brighton Field Day Festival - Kid’s Day: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Classic Car Show: Edison Festival of Light event. Edwards Dr, Ft Myers River District. 10a-3p. Free. 321-7524.
•Crafts on the River: Edison Festival of Light event. Caloosa Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 321-7524.
•FGCU Chamber Choir: Concert. Trinity-by-the-Cove Church, 553 Galleon Dr, Naples. 4p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fine Art Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Full Moon Tour: Guided tour & wine. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 6-7p. Register. 261-8164.
•Ikebana Exhibit: Floral arrangement exhibition, demos, activities. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5News-Ikebana.Napesgardenp. Free.
•Kashmir with Jean Violet: Led Zeppelin tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Lecture: Visitor’s Guide to Doc Ford’s Florida. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Mare Wakefield & Nomad with JD Lashley: Americana concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Michael Cavanaugh - Music of Elton John: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Paul Anka Songbook - The Times of Our Life: Tribute concert. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 2p. 941-255-1022.
•Radium Girls: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Crazy for You. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.
•Savannah Bananas vs The Party Animals: Exhibition baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Before the Peel show 10:30a, game 1p. 912-712-2482.
February 17 MONDAY
•Capitol Fools: Comedy. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•EnsembleNewSRQ: Truth & Mayhem. Classical music percussionconcert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 772-834-7173.
•Lecture: The Highwaymen - Florida’s Black Landscape Artists. Lakes Library, 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Meet the Author & Book Signing: Jennifer Coburn. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
February 18 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Miami City Ballet: w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Peter & Will Anderson: jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Kidnapped screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•The Mersey Beatles: Tribute band. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
February 19 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.
•Dr Jeffrey Henig: Lecture - Are Charter Schools the Way to Improve American Education? BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Film Screening & Discussion: Independent film - Santos Skin to Skin, filmmaker Q&A. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 939-2787.
•Florida Everblades vs Tahoe Knight Monsters: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Kevin Farley: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Martin: Country band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Music Matinee: Free concert – Karen Large (flutist) & Heidi Louise Williams (pianist). First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 2p. Reserve. 941-966-6161.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•The Mersey Beatles: Tribute band. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
February 20 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 6-8p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Art Reception: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 590-7199.
•Artist Talk: Madie Gotshall. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Backtrack Blues Band: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Braxton Keith: Country music concert, Zach Meadows opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Centennial Celebration: 100 Years of Spring Training in Fort Myers. Exhibits, games, kids’ activities, food trucks. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 334-7419.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Ilya Yakushev: Classical concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Jazz at the MACC: Music of Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis & Herbie Hancock concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Charles Sobczak - The Great Florida Invasion From Pepper to Pythons. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.
•Lecture: Books Inspired by the Everglades & the People Who Wrote them. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Lecture: History of Baseball in Fort Myers. East County Library, 881 Gunnery Rd, Lehigh Acres. 11a. Free. 479-4636.
•Mark Sanders: Celebrating Broadway - cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Memories of Elvis: Tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Palette to Palate: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Piano Talks: The Great American Songbook w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•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 Juli Bohman. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Colleyville screening & post-screening talk. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•Vijay Iyer: Jazz concert. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-5731.
February 21 FRIDAY
•Boston Red Sox vs Northeastern University Huskies: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Celtic Music Concert: Emily Ann & Kelly Thompson. Bonita Springs Library, 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Comedy Zone: William Sloan, Jeff Lluis opens. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Damon Fowler: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•FGCU Bel Canto, Cantabile & University Choirs: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Tahoe Knight Monsters: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Hollywood in Venice: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Naples Int’l Dance Festival: Opening night performance & reception. Norris Center, 755 8 Ave S, Naples. Performance 7p, VIP reception 8:30-10p. rsvp. 254-8242.
•Naples National Art Fair: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Exhibit, demos. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Sublime Sibelius. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Radium Girls: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Spring show. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Melting Pot of Music. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Drifters: Classic rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
February 22 SATURDAY
•Andrew Dice Clay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Bruckner’s Mass No 3: Gulf Coast Symphony members & Ft Myers Mastersingers concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Celtic Music Concert: Emily Ann & Kelly Thompson. Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Cyrille Aimee: Jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Darren Nicholson: Americana concert, Ralph Leeseburg opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Florida Everblades vs Tahoe Knight Monsters: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Bruckner’s Mass in F Minor w Gulf Coast Symphony. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 288-2535.
•Hollywoord in Venice: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Live Band: The Lineup. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Midland: Outdoor country music concert, Pug Johnson opens. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007. •Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Community Orchestra: Conflict/Peace concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.
•Naples Int’l Dance Festival: Classes & lectures. Spotlight Dance Company, 2343 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. 12-1p & 1-2p. 254-8242.
•Naples Int’l Dance Festival: Emerging Choreographers Showcase. Norris Center, 755 8 Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 254-8242.
•Naples National Art Fair: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Exhibit, demos. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Sublime Sibelius. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Radium Girls: Theater. Discussion after.FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Spring show. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Melting Pot of Music. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Slippery Chickens with Andrei Koribanics: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•The Drifters: Classic rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
February 23 SUNDAY
•An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi: Jazz trio concert, comedy, commentary. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Andrew Dice Clay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Bruckner’s Mass No 3: Gulf Coast Symphony members & Ft Myers Mastersingers concert. Msic & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.
•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - The Measure of All Faith. Church of Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-387-4900.
•Dangerous Liaisons: Gulfshore Opera concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 4p. 529-3925.
•FGCU Symphony Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Winter concert w Gulf Coast Symphony. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2p. 288-2535.
•GO Gala: Gulfshore Opera fundraising gala. Cocktails, dinner, concert w Matthew White & Suzanne Burgess. Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 5:30p. 529-3925.
•Music in the Garden: Dirk Quinn outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 1-3p. 941-366-5731.
•Naples Concert Band: Free concert - Rhapsody in Blue. Aubrey Rogers High School, 15100 Patriot Pl, Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
•Naples National Art Fair: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Paul Anka: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Radium Girls: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Melting Pot of Music. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Singing for Scholarships: Voices of Naples concert. First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th St S, Naples. 4p. 455-2582.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Stronghold screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
•The Venice Chorale: Stars & stripes concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.
February 24 MONDAY
•Boston Red Sox vs NY Yankees: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Buffett’s Margaritaville: Jimmy Buffett tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•James Taylor ‘Steamroller: Tribute concert. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
February 25 TUESDAY
•Ben Rosenblum: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Buffett’s Margaritaville: Jimmy Buffett tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•Conversation with James McBride: Author. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 10a. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs NY Yankees: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•Ailey II Dance Company: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•American Virtuosi Gala: Chamber music benefit concert & dinner. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Concert 5:30p, dinner 7p. 333-1933.
February 26 WEDNESDAY
•American Virtuosi: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•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.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Bus Stop Band: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•FGCU Student Compositions: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Maggie Worsdale: Patsy Cline songs and stories. Hosted by Estero Historical Society. Country Creek Country Club, 20670 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. 7p. Free. 272-1911.
•Soul Cruisers: Destination Soultown. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Steve Wilson: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
February 27 THURSDAY
•An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma: Classical music concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•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.
•Fandango!: world music concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Budd Titlow - Inside the Minds of Birds. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. 472-1100.
•London Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars: Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Pavarotti’s Concert. Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Opening day. Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, rides & games, vendors. Deb & the Dynamics concert 6-9p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-11p. 533-7275.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•The Jersey Tenors: Opera concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Venice Art Walk: Nine art galleries & shops in downtown Venice. Trolley available at Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-8p. Free. 941-485-7136.
February 28 FRIDAY
•Bull Ohse with Sheena Reagan: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 5 & 7:30p. 642-7270.
•Comedy Zone: Al Ernst, Cliff Hornsby opens. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Emo Phillips: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 479-5233.
•Florida Everblades vs South Carolina Stingrays: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Garden Side Chickee Chat: Historical stories. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a. Register. 261-8164.
•London Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Meet the Author & Book Signing: Jean Kwok, Estero Rec Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 11a. Free. 479-4636.
•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars: The Magic Flute. Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Sarasota Orchestra: 3 Divas from Broadway. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. Cabanas, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Free. 765-7654.
•Steve Hytner: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, rides & games, vendors. Rosada Project concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4p-12a. 533-7275.
•SWFL Reading Festival - An Evening with the Authors: Fundraising dinner with authors, silent auction. Burroughs Home & Gardens, 2505 First St, Ft Myers. 5:30-8:30p. rsvp. 533-4832.
•Texas Twister: ZZ Top tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•The Jersey Tenors: Opera concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
MARCH
March 1 SATURDAY
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Backyard Bluesfest: JP Soars, The Jack Shealy Band opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Chris Ruggiero: Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
•Country Jam: Justin Moore, Walker Montgomery, Jay Webb concert, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 4-11p. 252-4386.
•Emo Phillips: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Florida Everblades vs South Carolina Stingrays: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•Hank Woji: Americana concert, Bill Frey opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Late Nite Catechism - The Holy Ghost & Other Terrifying Tales: Play. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Live Band: James William Band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Neil Berg’s 116 Years of Broadway: Rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars - Family & Community Day: Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a. 963-9050.
•Pop-Up Museum50: Art reception & show. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•PRIDE Cape Coral: LGBT celebration. PRIDE Parade, celebrity guests, Tutu Drag Race, live music, street performers, carnival games, food trucks. SE 47th Ter & 10th Pl, Cape Coral. 3p-10p. Free. 900-4028.
•Richard Marx: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Sanibel Music Festival – David Finckel & Wu Han: Classical music piano concert & benefit gala. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sarasota Orchestra: 3 Divas from Broadway. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Steve Hytner: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Thunder Beach concert 2-5p, Pure Country concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-12a. 533-7275.
•SWFL Reading Festival: Dozens of authors, readings, book signings, exhibits, activities, entertainment. Outdoors at Fort Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Free. 533-4832.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs NY Mets: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•Taste of the Islands: Food fest, entertainment, fundraiser. Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 11a-4p. 472-3644.
March 2 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Boston Red Sox vs NY Mets: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert – Blues in the Park. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars - The Magic Flute: Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Pop-Up Museum50: Art reception & show. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 939-2787.
•RIDE Cape Coral Drag Brunch in the street: LGBT celebration. SE 47th Ter & 10th Pl, Cape Coral. 11a. 900-4028.
•Sarasota Orchestra: 3 Divas from Broadway. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Steve Hytner: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p & 8. 389-6901.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 533-7275.
•The Beach Boys: Rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3 & 7p. 597-1900.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
March 3 MONDAY
•Movie Mondays: Ft Myers Film Festival screenings. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7p. Free. 777-0416.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars -Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Celebrates Luciano’s 90th Anniversary: Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, rides & games, vendors. Billy Rice Band concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 533-7275.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
March 4 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.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Jon Nakamatsu: Classical music piano concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Trop Rock Junkies concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 533-7275.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•This Magic Moment: Bay Kings Band. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Triumph of Resilience: Film short about Holocaust survivor. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. rsvp. 263-9200.
•Twyla Tharp Dance: Diamond Jubilee. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3368.
March 5 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
•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.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Dr Peter Singer: Lecture - Artificial Intelligence. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free.
•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Spring into the Arts Gala Luncheon & Fashion Show: Fundraiser fashion show, art exhibit, Zach Bartholomew Jazz Trio, lunch. Naples Grande Beach Resort, 475 Seagate Dr, Naples. 11a. rsvp. 234-2745.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Collier The Hoy Rocka Rollaz concert 5-7:30p. County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-11p. 533-7275.
•The Incorrigibles: Classic Soul & Motown concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 6 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Art Talk: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 6:30p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Croquet & Chardonnay: Games & wine, free house tour. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 4-6p. Register. 261-8164.
•Disney on Ice - Frozen & Encanto: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Free Outdoor Concert: Matlee Crew, food trucks. Cultural Park, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 772-5657.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Stormwater Best Practices. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Magic Under the Mangroves: Conservancy of SWFL gala fundraiser. Conservancy of SWFL Nature Center, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. 5:30p. rsvp. 262-0304.
•Matteo Bocelli: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Naples Philharmonic: Around Town concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•One Night in Memphis: R&B music. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars -La Boheme: Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Pavel Haas Quartet & Milana Strezeva: Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3 & 7:30p. 469-333-3231.
•Sanibel Shell Show: Competitive shell show fundraiser, exhibits, shell art, shell jewelry, craft demos, shell sale, food. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers. 9a-5p.
•Sarasota Orchestra: The Planets. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 533-7275.
•Venturino’s Comedy Club: White Collar Comedy – Mark Christopher, Mike Rivera, Vien ‘ComicDoc’ Phommachan. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Zach Bartholomew & Kate Kortum: A Night in NY jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 7 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•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. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Dervish: Celtic music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Disney on Ice - Frozen & Encanto: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Guided Forest Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Improv Comedy Arts Show: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Legends Concert Series: Beach Boys & Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-10p. Free. 252-4386.
•Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Murder by Bingo: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Elks Lodge, 3231 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 867-6098.
•Naples Big Band: Special concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 777-0416.
•Naples Philharmonic: Around Town concert. United Church, 320 N Barfield Dr, Marco Island. 4p. 597-1900.
•One Night in Memphis: R&B music. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars -The Mikado: Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Sanibel Shell Show: Competitive shell show fundraiser, exhibits, shell art, shell jewelry, craft demos, shell sale, food. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers. 9a-4p.
•Sarasota Orchestra: The Planets. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Student Showcase: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Hairdaze concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-12a. 533-7275.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•The Broken Hearts: Tom Petty tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•The Temptations & The Four Tops: Soul concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
March 8 SATURDAY
•Babcock Ranch Art Show: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, Babcock Ranch. 10a-5p. Free. 877-709-6620.
•Brews for the Birds & Bees: Live music, craft beers, food trucks, fundraiser. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5-8p. 992-2591.
•Disney on Ice - Frozen & Encanto: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 11a, 3 & 7p. 948-7825.
•FC Naples vs Chattanooga Red Wolves: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Time tba. 933-5335.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree: Food, drink, entertainment. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Breakfast 7:30a, Cattle Drive on Main St to Roberts Ranch 10a, Jamboree & Music 11a-3p.7:30a-3p. Free. 252-2611.
•John Jorgenson Quintet: Gypsy jazz music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Kip Sweeny: Garth Brooks tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Live Band: Dino Trio. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Master Naturalist Tours: Open house. Exhibit, guided swamp walk. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 9:30a-2:30p. Free. 695-2428.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Murder by Merlot: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral. 6:30p. 867-6098.
•Music in the Garden: Patchouli & Terra Guitarra. 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.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars - La Boheme: Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Horszowski Trio: Classical music concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sanibel Shell Show: Competitive shell show fundraiser, exhibits, shell art, shell jewelry, craft demos, shell sale, food. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers. 9a-4p.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: w Ariel Blue. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Orchestra: The Planets. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Spirit of the Gulf Chorus: Spring concert. Venue & time tbd. 844-704-7464.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Livestock auction 7-11p. Kettle of Fish concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-12a. 533-7275.
March 9 SUNDAY
•24-Hour Festival: Art, film, music, dance, poetry performances. Ghostbird Theatre Company. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Presentation of elements 6:30p, shows 7p. Free. 691-4128.
•A Night with Nelsons: Rock band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Babcock Ranch Art Show: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, Babcock Ranch. 10a-4p. Free. 877-709-6620.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Disney on Ice - Frozen & Encanto: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1 & 5p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Luminaria concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 3p. 288-2535.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Open Mic Night: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars - The Mikado: Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Readers Theatre: Close Encounters. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Sarasota Orchestra: The Planets. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 533-7275.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert w Vince DeMartino. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•Swinging Bridge: Bluegrass concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•The AstroYachts: Yacht Rock Revue. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Tribute to the King: Elvis tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
March 10 MONDAY
•Author Lecture & Lunch: James Swain. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Frontiers: Journey Tribute band. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Minnesota Twins vs Philadelphia Phillies: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: w Ariel Blue. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Tomorrow’s Voices Tonight: Key Chorale students concert. Westcoast Black Theatre, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-552-8768.
•Tribute to the King: Elvis tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•ZZ Top: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
March 11 TUESDAY
•After Hours in the Aquariums: Tours, refreshments. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-6:30p. 395-2233.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Enrico Elisi: Piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Frontiers: Journey tribute band Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•JC Cole & Folsom ‘68: Johnny Cash tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Lecture: A Painting, a Panther, and a Passion. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Sanibel Music Festival - National Chopin Piano Competition 2025 Winner: Classical music concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Bob Williams, Kim Mayfield, Marie Nofsinger. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
•Stayin’ Alive: Bee Gees tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
March 12 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception & Open House: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.
•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.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 888-733-7696.
•Chip Walter & Keith McWalter: Lecture - The Longevity Quest in Fact & Fiction. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.
•Film Screening & Discussion: Independent film - Kim’s Video, filmmaker Q&A. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 939-2787.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Lecture: Ravensbruck and The White Bus Rescue. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. Free. rsvp. 263-9200.
•Performances at the Point: Astralis Ensemble. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 5:30p. 941-366-5731.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Musical Comedy. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Stars of the Sixties: Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Classics IV concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Sudamerica Latin Groove: World Music Celebration. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 13 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Art Scavenger Hunt: Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-7p. Free. 579-0659.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Larry the Cable Guy: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Lecture: Joe Wiegand as Teddy Roosevelt. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.
•Mark Sanders: Celebrating Broadway - cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Ode to Joy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opening Reception: The Florida House exhibition. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4-5:30p. 642-1440.
•Piano Talks: Panorama w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Musical Comedy. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Tampa Bay Rays prospects vs Boston Red Sox prospects: Exhibition baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 7p. 941-235-5010.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Washington Nationals: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert. Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, 896 River Pt Dr, Naples. 6p. 529-3925.
March 14 FRIDAY
•38 Special: Rock concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. 314-3723.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-3p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Boston Red Sox vs Futures at Fenway Park: Exhibition baseball game w Red Sox’ top prospects. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Crazy for Gershwin: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Jay Leno & Arsenio Hall: Comedy. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•Jazz at Lincoln Center presents New Orleans Songbook: Jazz concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Ode to Joy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Musical Comedy. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. 10TwentyFive, 33 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. 7p. 208-6903
•St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Violinist Theotime Langlois de Swarte & Les Arts Florissants classical music concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
March 15 SATURDAY
•2025 - A Space Odyssey: SWFL Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Backyard Bluesfest: The Wicked Lo-Down, RB Jones opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Brew Fest: Live music, craft beer, 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. 1-5p. Free. 772-7037.
•Courtyard Sale: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 West Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 10a-4p. 941-575-1718.
•Crazy for Gershwin: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•FC Naples vs Forward Madison: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Time tba. 933-5335.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker - Charley Valera. Island Park Village clubhouse, 17783 Port Boca Crcle, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. executive@gulfwriters.org.
•Live Band: Geezers in Paradise. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Music & Arts Fusion Walk: Free outdoor concert & art fair. SE 47 Terrace btwn Vincennes Blvd & SE 15 Pl. Cape Coral. 9p. 772-5657.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Ode to Joy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars - Sleeping Beauty: W ith Gulfshore Ballet. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 2 & 6p. 963-9050.
•Paisley Craze: Tribute concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.
•Patchoouli: Americana concert, Mary Dahl opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Musical Comedy. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•SWFL Fine Craft Guild: Member meeting. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-1p. Free. 574-0802.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs NY Yankees: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
March 16 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Courtyard Sale: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 West Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 10a-4p. 941-575-1718.
•Curtis on Tour - Guitar Quartet: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Florida Philharmonic: Endings & New Beginnings concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Itzhak Perlman: Classical music recital. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Norm Lewis: Concert w Venice Institute of Performing Arts. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. 941-488-1115.
•Patrick Warburton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Musical Comedy. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.
•St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs NY Yankees: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
March 17 MONDAY
•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•EnsembleNewSRQ: Critical Moments. Classical music sunset concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 772-834-7173.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Get the Led Out: Led Zeppelin tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Luck Be a Lady: Whitney Grace concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Patrick Warburton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival Jazz Cabaret: Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. Dinner 6:30p – Jeremy Carter Band concert 7:30p. 941-366-1552.
•Tribute to Elvis: Dwight Icenhower concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
March 18 TUESDAY
•Beethoven’s Ghost Trio: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•George Michael Reborn!: George Michael tribute concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Hollywood Rocks 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. 6p. 389-6901.
•Riders in the Sky: Western swing concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Opera Theater of Connecticut: Singing Kandor & Ebb. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Virtual Dance Makers. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival Jazz Trolley & Pub Crawl: 12 bands in 12 venues in downtown Sarasota with 10 bands. Trolleys depart 5p from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5:30-9:30p. 941-366-1552.
•Splish Splash: Bobby Darin tribute concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•The Docksiders - Yacht Rock Experience: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
March 19 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.
•Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•JFK Center for PerformingArts National Symphony Orchestra: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Lecture: The Holocaust in Salonika. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. Free. rsvp. 263-9200.
•Mississippi Delta Blues: Blues concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Hollywood Rocks concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Ray Arsenault: Lecture - Life & Legacy of John Lewis. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
March 20 THURSDAY
•Art Reception & Artists’ Presentation: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Bash for the Bay: Live music, cocktails, dinner, auction, dinner, dancing, fundraiser for Rookery Bay National Research Reserve. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 6-10p. rsvp. 530-5977.
•Champ Jaxon Band: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•Jodi Keogan: Pop & jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Lecture: The Collier Family & Their Cars. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Little River Band: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Hollywood Rocks concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Off the Walls: Fundraiser & reception, live music, youth theater show. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. rsvp. 495-8989.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Peking Acrobats: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•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: Dinner. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11a. Free. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival – Emmet Cohen Trio with Georgia Heers & Terell Stafford: Concert, Gustav Viehmeyer Trio w Joscho Stephan opens. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-1552.
•Sarasota Orchestra: 20th Century Masters. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sons of the Pioneers: Western swing & country music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
March 21 FRIDAY
•Apprentice Artists at Noon: Concert. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 888-733-7696.
•Cirque des Voix: Cirque Orchestra & Key Chorale. Big Top, Regatta Island, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Covers at 3: Understudies’ concert. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•Danny Sinoff Trio: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Eric Demmer: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Hollywood Rocks concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Orchid Show & Sale: Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance. N Collier Park, 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. 12-5p. Free. 269-6389.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival – Tony Monaco & Eric Alexander: Concert, Mauricio J Rodriguez’s MJR Latin Project opens. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-1552.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
March 22 SATURDAY
•Annual Benefit: Concert: Shadows of the 60s. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Bachelors of Broadway: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Cirque des Voix: Cirque Orchestra & Key Chorale. Big Top, Regatta Island, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•FGCU Opera Workshop: Refuge - The Love Story of Ruth concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen: Bluegrass band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Jimmy Mazz: Concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.
•Lecture: Estero Historical Society - The Allure of Immortality. Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Club Dr, Estero. 9:30a. Free. 272-1911.
•Live Band: Charlie Pace Band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Community Orchestra: Broadway Baby! concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.
•Naples Downtown Art Show: 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-6p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Hollywood Rocks concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Orchid Show & Sale: Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance. N Collier Park, 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. 9a-5p. Free. 269-6389
•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Isadore String Quartet: Classical music concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival – Marcus Miller: Concert, Thomas Carabasi Quintet opens. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-1552.
•Sounds of Jazz & Blues: Outdoor concert - bands tba. Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 8th Ave, Cape Coral. 5-10p. 772-5657.
•Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 1p. 941-235-5010.
•The Rat Pack is Back: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Vintage Baseball Game: Four team tournament. Terry Park, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-5p. 334-7419.
March 23 SUNDAY
•Beethoven’s Ghost Trio: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•FGCU Opera Workshop: Refuge - The Love Story of Ruth concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Lauren Mitchell: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Veterans Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Downtown Art Show: 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Orchid Show & Sale: Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance. N Collier Park, 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. 10a-3p. Free. 269-6389
•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.
•The Honey Badgers: Americana concert, Fred Ball opens. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 691-4069.
March 24 MONDAY
•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Natioanl Symphony Orchestra: Classical music concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
March 25 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Minnesota Twins vs Colorado Rockies: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•National Geographic Live - Untangling the Mind: Presentation. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 415-5667.
•Piano Battle: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Rusalka: Gulfshore Opera concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.
•Storytelling: Tell Your Story - Luck. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
March 26 WEDNESDAY
•Andrew von Oeyen: Piano concert. Grand Piano Series concert. Arts—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.
•Annabelle Tometich: Lecture - The Mango Tree, A Memoir of Fruit, Florida & Felony. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.
•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.
•Classic Seger: Bob Seger tribute concert BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: 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.
•Ikebana Luncheon: Demo, lunch, silent auction, fundraiser Quail West Country Club, 5950 Burnham Rd, Naples. 10a. rsvp. 254-9999.
•Music Matinee: Free concert – Edel Munoz (guitar) & Sean O’Neill (violin). First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 2p. Reserve. 941-966-6161.
•Storytelling: Tamiami Tale Tellers. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
•The Arty Party Gala: Naples Art District fundraiser. FineMark Bank, 800 Laurel Oak Dr, Pelican Bay, Naples. 5-8p. rsvp. 249-1977.
March 27 THURSDAY
•#IMOMSOHARD: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Andrew von Oeyen: Piano concert. Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•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 Orchestra: Concert. Gulf Coast High School, 7878 Shark Way, Naples. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Jazz at the MACC: Modern Creations, Uplifting Songs concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Rusalka: Gulfshore Opera concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 4 & 7p. 529-3925.
•Sunrise Stroll: Educational beach walk. Hosted by Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium. Lighthouse Beach, 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a. 395-2233.
•Venice Art Walk: Nine art galleries & shops in downtown Venice. Trolley available at Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-8p. Free. 941-485-7136.
March 28 FRIDAY
•Apprentice Artists at Noon: Concert. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•Bob Lauver’s Comedy Hypnosis Show: Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 5 & 7:30p. 642-7270.
•Bored Teachers: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Garden Side Chickee Chat: Historical stories. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a. Register. 261-8164.
•Graperfruit Gala: Live music, dancing, storytelling, food, wine. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 5-8p. Free. 695-0008.
•Hats in the Garden: Luncheon & runway show. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 1-4p. 643-7275.
•Jacob Joliffe Band: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Martin: Country band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Samantha Fish, Christone Kingfish Ingram: Outdoor blues concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
March 29 SATURDAY
•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
•Compton & Bennett: Assisted Living – the Musical. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.
•FC Naples vs Portland Hearts of Pine: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Time tba. 933-5335.
•FGCU Opera Workshop: Refuge - The Love Story of Ruth concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Pt, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 3 & 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Jazz on the Green: Outdoor concert w Alex Cuba, Stephanie Wrembel Trio, Danny Sinoff Trio. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-5p. 939-2787.
•Live Band: The Lineup. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 10a-3p. Free. 941-486-0811.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Rod Abernathy: Americana concert, Bill Burkert opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Rusalka: Gulfshore Opera concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.
•The 4 Seasons - Vivaldi & Valli: SWFL Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•The Players: Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire tribute concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
March 30 SUNDAY
•Compton & Bennett: Assisted Living – the Musical. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.
•Music in the Garden: Choral Artists of Sarasota outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 1-3p. 941-366-5731.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert - Showtime. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 7-94p. 270-1221.
ONGOING
theater
•1776: Mar 12-16. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.
•24-Hour Festival: Mar 9. Ghostbird Theatre. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 691-4128.
•59th Street Bridge: thru Mar 30. Florida Studio Theatre. Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical: Feb 18-23. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•A Murder is Announced: Mar 13-30. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•A Murder of Crows: thru Mar 2: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•A Year with Frog & Toad: Feb 27-Mar 1. Conservatory at Gulfshore Playhouse. Children’s Museum, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 261-7529.
•Aesop’s Fables: thru Feb 2. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Anna in the Tropics: Feb 19-Mar 13. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Asolo Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Bloomsday: thru Mar 2. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Boca: Feb 11-Mar 2. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Boeing, Boeing: Mar 5-23. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story: Thru Feb 15. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Camelot: thru Feb 8. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•Caught in the Net: thru Feb 23. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Cavalleria Rustacana / Pagliacci: Feb 15-Mar 29. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•Circus Sarasota: Feb15-Mar 9. Big Top, Regatta Island, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Cirque des Voix: Feb 21 & 22. Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean: thru Feb 16. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Come From Away: Feb 18-20. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Come From Away: Feb 25-Mar 2. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Crazy for You: Feb 21-Apr 5. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Dancing at Lughnasa: Mar 19-Apr 19. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Dear Albert Eisnstein: thru May 22 select matinees. Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Death & Other People: Mar 5-May 4: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Death of a Salesman: Feb 5-Mar 2. The Naples Players. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Dial M for Murder: thru Feb 16. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Kids: Feb 1 & 2. Theatre Conspiracy Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•Divas - Time After Time: Feb 12-Jun 22. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Don’t Touch That Dial: thru Feb 9. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Drinking Habits: Feb 6-28. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Elephant & Piggies - We Are in a Play: Mar 6-Apr3, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•Fences: thru Feb 23. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Festival Under the Stars: Feb 27-Mar 15. Outdoor concerts selected evenings. Opera Naples. Cambier Park softball field, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 963-9050.
•Five Guys Named Moe: Mar 5-Apr 6. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Flatlanders: Mar 14-Apr 6. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Fun Home: Mar 6-16. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Good Bad People: thru Feb 8. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Grandma’s Murder Club: thru Feb 2 Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Guys & Dolls: Mar 13-23. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Gypsy - a Musical Fable: Feb 27-Mar 9. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Jersey Boys: Mar 6-16. TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•Jesus Christ Superstar: Feb 21-Mar 23. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Jitney: Feb 13-23. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.
•John Proctor is the Villain: Feb 4-Mar 2. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill: Mar 16-Apr 19. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Lady Molly of Scotland Yard: thru Feb 8. Mertz Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Lend Me a Tenor: Mar 28-Apr13, 2025. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Mamma Mia!: Feb 4-9. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Man of La Mancha: Mar 12-Apr 13. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•MJ: Mar 25-30. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Moulin Rouge - the Muscal: Mar 18-23. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Murder for Two: Feb 26-Mar15. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•My Fair Lady: thru Mar 2. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•No One is Forgotten: Mar 21-Apr 27. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Noises Off: Feb 23-Mar 206. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Off the Charts!: thru Feb 9. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Radium Girls: Feb 14-23. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•Savannah Sipping Society: Feb 28-Apr 13. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Shout! - The Mod Musical: Mar 18-Apr 13. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Social Security: Feb 12-16. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.
•Something Rotten: Feb 21-Mar 2. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Southern Fried Funeral: Mar 21-30. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Spaceman: thru Feb 16. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Stiffelio: Mar 15-30. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•Storyteling Festival: Mar 13-16. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.
•The Barber of Seville: Feb 22-Mar 29. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•The Book of Mormons: Mar 7-9. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•The Boys from Block 66: thru Feb 2. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•The Cancellation of Lauren Fein: thru Mar 9. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Cher Show: Mar 4-9. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•The Chinese Lady: Feb 11-Mar 2. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Asolo Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•The Fantasticks: Feb 7-Mar 2. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•The Flying Penguin & Other Winning Plays: Mar 15-Apr 13. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Heart Sellers: thru Feb 16. Florida Studio Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Lehman Trilogy: thru Mar 2. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•The Lightning Thief: Feb 28-Mar 23. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Marriage of Figaro: Mar 8-28. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•The Odd Couple: Feb 5-23. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•The Odd Couple: Mar 5-30. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•The Play That Goes Wrong: thru Feb 16. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•The Rink: Feb 6-16. TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•The Silver Foxes: Mar 11-16. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Velveteen Rabbit: thru May 27 select matinees. Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•With This Ring: thru Feb 9. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
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. thru Feb 16: Sand Cast Glass Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Main Gallery—Feb 7-22: Pastel Society; Mar 7-29: All Florida. Theatre Gallery— Feb 7-22: Paul Firmin; Mar 1 & 2: Pop-Up Museum50; Mar 7-29: In Memoriam Show. Member Gallery—Feb 7-22: Terry Lynn Spry; Mar 7-29: Stacey Rousch. 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. thru Mar 1: Jon Green; thru Mar 1: Frederico Torres; thru Mar 1: Madie Gotshall; thur Mar 1: Members show. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sar 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. Open studios Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. thru Feb 20: Arts Inspired by Music; Feb 27-Apr 10: Art Council of SWFL. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. thru Mar 6: Arts Bonita Members; Mar 13-Apr 24: Arts Bonita Atelier & Sculpture Studio; Mar 13-Apr 24: Susan Anderson. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: thru Feb 3: Lisbeth Ascanio; Feb 7-Mar 3: Amanda Zirzow - Dragons & Other Creatures; Mar 7-Apr 1: John Rizza. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts of the Inland gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Feb: Jouneys & Destination; Feb: Stracy Moody; Mar: Members show; Mar: Diana Carkin. Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru February: Alex Katz - Theater & Dance; thru Jun 29: Florida Contemporary; thru Jun 15: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer; Feb 1-fall 2025: Sketches, Studies & Maquettes; Mar 8-Sep 2025: Entangled in the Mangroves. 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. Feb: Chris Wyllie & Stephen Mancini. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. thru Apr 18: Life is Alchemy; thru Mar 9: Mally Khorasantchi; Mar 14-Apr 27: Impediments & Byways to Love on the Road to Eternity. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Apr 12: David Bradshaw & William S Burroughs - Propagation. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. 489-9313.
•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Wed-Sun 10a-5p. 738-5280.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Feb 7-27: Expressions; Feb 7-27: Read Between the Lines; Mar 7-27: Art Focus; Mar 7-27: Inspire. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Feb 6-27: Wild About Wildlife; Feb 6-27: Members Show; Mar 6-Apr 3: Simply Red; Mar 6-Apr 3: Class Act. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. 772-5657.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Feb 1. Daily 10a-4:30p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Mar 29, May 3. 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: ARCOS Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. thru Feb 28: Mayer Kersun, Thomas Fabian & Jordan Beutel, artists-in-residence; Mar 1-Apr 30: Beck Lane, artist-in-residence. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Feb: Florida Vibes - Lisbeth Ascanio; Mar: Sebastian Girard. 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. Exhibits— Mar 11-26: at FineMark Bank, 10010 Coconut Rd, Estero.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–thru Feb 20: Finding Forms - Sue Havens; Mar 21-Apr 3: Student Art Exhibition. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. thru May 3: Sergei Isupov & Selections from Permanent Collection. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Temporary Closed. 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Exhibits– Feb 11-Mar 11: Awakening (First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs. 463-3909.
•Gallerie B: 5311 Shirley St, #3, Naples. Thu & Sat 11a-5p & by appt. 585-301-3601.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 403-7787.
•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10:30a-5:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 6-10p. 461-7245.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 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. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & by appt. 228-6934.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 11a-5p, Sun 12-4p, 1st Thu 10a-8p. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.
•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.
•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Thu & Sat 1-5p and by appt. 954-830-3156.
•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.
•Lovegrove Gallery: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Tue-Sun 11a-6p & 1st Fri 11a-9p. 938-5655.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4537 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 938-5655
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Feb 25: Transparency; Feb 3-25: Tara O’Neill; Mar 3-Apr 1: JoAnne Sanborn. La Petite Galerie— Feb 3-25: Tara O’Neill; Mar 3-Apr 1: JoAnn Sanborn. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. Open studios Thu & Sat 1-5p. Open studios NOV-MAY Thu & Sat 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. thru Apr 13: Matisse & His Illustrated Works. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. By appt. 821-1061.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Exhibits— Feb 8-Apr 20: ZimSculpt. 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. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd)— thru Mar 28: Annual Glass Exhibition. Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd). Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd)— thru Feb 14: Griffin Goodman. Selby Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr)— thru Mar 22: Creatures Characters & Curious Places. Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— Our People, Our Places. Smith Gallery (2363 Bradenton Rd)— thru Feb 1: Nothing New - Archives of Affection. Stulberg Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr)— thru Mar 21: Jack Davis -– Legacy of Laughter. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— thru Mar 28: William Hartman. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Feb 24: Jess T Dugan; thru Feb 29: Enduring Light; thru May 11: Radical Clay; Mar 9-Sep 21: Embodied. Circus Museum—ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. thru Apr 13: Larry Fink & Martha Posner; thru Apr 13: Joe Fig - Contemplating Vermeer; Feb 9-May 4: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Shaw Gallery: 761 5th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 12-8p, Fri & Sat 10a-8p. 261-7828.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Mar 15 & 16: Courtyard Sale. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 41-575-1718
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460th Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Feb 7-27: Hypnopompia - Danielle Branchaud; Feb 7-24: Xavier Brignoni; Mar 7-27: Art 4 the Senses. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Feb 7-Mar 8: Sam Modder & Joshua Haddad; Mar 14-Apr 12: Anthony Mancuso & Bobby Aiosa. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.
•SRQ East Art Studios: 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. Dozen artist studios. Open studios 2nd Sat 5-7p. 941-363-1724.
•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.
•The Vault by Shaw Gallery: 1040 Collier Center Way, Naples. By appt. 261-7828.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Feb 6: Charlie McCullough’s historic photos of Sanibel. Daily 10a-4p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. thru Feb 22: At the Table - Shell Point Artists; thru Feb 22: Glass Creations - Petra Kaiser; Feb 28-Mar 1: Biennial Art Show & Sale; Mar 7-May 10: Artworks in Wood - Bill Schmigle & Bart Sharp; Mar 7-May 10: Art Council of SWFL show 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. thru Feb 5: It’s All in Your Head; thru Feb 5: Aida Garrity; Feb 20-Mar 5: Art Auction; Mar 14-Apr 3: Spring Members show. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Feb 12-Apr 3: Dreamings - The Art of Aboriginal Australia. 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: Taweekaache - Seminole Patchwork. Daily 9a-5p (entry to boardwalk closes at 4pm). 877-902-1113.
•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: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. ongoing photo exhibits— Adorned by the Sea - Shells in fashion. Amy Tripp Photographs of Beach & Marine Life; 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Tue & Thu 10a-1p. Guided tours. Plein Air painting workshops: Tue & Thu 9a-1p. 332-4942.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. thru Mar 19: Lifeworks in Photography - Clyde Butcher. 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. 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. New exhibits— Publix Super Market, Ciao Bambini!. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Feb 1-Apr 30: Art of Phil Fisher. 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. Guided boardwalk tours 10-11:30a, register. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks Wed, Thu, Sat 9a. 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-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Exhibit— thru Feb 28: Niki Butcher - Daydreaming. 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-Fri 9:30a & 1:30p, 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).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.
•Gatorama: 10665 N US Hy 27, Palmdale. Thu-Mon 10a-5p. 863-675-0623.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibits— ongoing: Convincing the Masses - Propaganda Home & Abroad. 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. thru Feb 1: Lake Trafford - Ecology & Excursions; Feb 11-May 31: Southwest Florida Ranch Life. Cattle Drive & Jamboree - Mar 8. 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; Feb 25-Jun 7: The Florida House - Marco Island’s Mackle-built Model Homes. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Feb 9-Jun 29: George Harrison - A Gardener’s Life. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. thru Aug 31, 2025: Patti Smith - A Book of Days. 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 May 3: Randy Wayne White’s Everglades. 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 May 26: Frame & Flora Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p, Sunset Wed 5-8p. 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, Norris Gardens & Smith Exhibit Hall. 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Smith Exhibit Hall Grand Opening: Feb 7 & 8, 12-4pm, free. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). 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.
•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. Live music Sat 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. thru 2025: Roaring Twenties Rolling Art - French Automotive Mascots. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— Feb 3-Apr 25: Annual Photography Show. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•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.
•Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino: 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee. Gambling, entertainment, food. 24 hrs daily. 863-467-9998.
•Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee: 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Gambling, entertainment, food. 24 hrs daily. 800-218-0007.
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Organic spa, garden & dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 949-0749.
•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. 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. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Thru Apr 1: Natives in the Garden exhibit. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. 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 trails, 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. 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 DEC-MAR. 8a-dusk, 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 daily 9:30a. Guided ‘wet walks’ select Sat & Wed 9:30a & 1p. 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. 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.
•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.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music— Mon 4-8p: Roy Schneider; Wed 4-8p: Eddie Bartley; Thu 4-8p: PJ Carroll; Fri 4-8p: Rich Lancaster; Sat 5-9p: Countryfied Duo, Sun 3-7p: The Beatless. Free. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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 Fri & Sat nites. 985-9839.
•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.
