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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
April-May-June
Florida Repertory Theatre presents Hank Williams – Lost Highway, thru April 14 in the Historic Arcade Theatre in the Fort Myers River District.
Stacey Kent performs April 6 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel.
The Americana Community Music Association presents Sofia Talvik, April 13 at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers.
The Danny Sinoff Quartet perform May 7 at the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point in Fort Myers.
APRIL
April 1 MONDAY
•April Fool Fete: Benefit dinner, live music, dancing. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-1505.
•David Chavarria: Flute recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.
•Zionna Williams: Saxophone recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
April 2 TUESDAY
•Appalachian Roadshow: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•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.
•Lecture: Wildlife Post Ian. 3883 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 4p. Free. Register. 472-3644.
•Miami City Ballet 2: With Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Sanibel Music Festival - FGCU Bower String Ensemble: Emerging Artists concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Storytelling: Open mic - Unbelievable. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
•Vincent Bryant: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
April 3 WEDNESDAY
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 4-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
•Beginnings: Chicago tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Camryn Cole: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Eddie Henderson: Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Ikebana Fundraiser: Demo, lunch. Club at Mediterra, 15755 Corso Mediterra Circle, Naples. 10a. rsvp. 254-9999.
•Jay Legend: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lecture: Wilderness Wednesdays. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Storytelling: Joel Ying. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Vincent Bryant: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
April 4 THURSDAY
•A Date with the Symphony: SWFL Symphony concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Artist Talk: Michael Kinsey. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5:30p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Classic Rock Show: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Free Outdoor Concert: Sheena Brook, food trucks. Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 772-5657.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Clyde & Niki Butcher. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 472-1100.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Piano Talks: Jodie & Friends concert w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•SWFL Symphony: Bach, Mozart & Tchaikovsky concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Three Dog Night: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Tom Cotter: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Vincent Bryant: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
April 5 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Things I Like by Catherine, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•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.
•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1 hr walk. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Register. 463-4588.
•Brelynn Williams: Cello recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Edith Diamond: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.
•Family Day: Entertainment, exhibitions, art demos, food, etc. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Guided Forest Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Johnny Mac: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 5p. 404-5198.
•Kevin James: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 481-4849.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky Pathetique Symphony concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Nostaljah: Reggae band. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Power of Love: Huey Lewis & the News tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Spring Concert: BIG ARTS Community Chorus. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•SWFL Mural Fest: Teams create murals, meet artists, music, food trucks. 2220 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ft Myers 5p-9p. Free.
•The Blue Dogs: Americana concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Tom Cotter: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
April 6 SATURDAY
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Sandy Atkinson & The True Loves, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, RB Stone. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Beach Cleanup: With park ranger. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Free, register. 463-4588.
•Billy Price Band: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Cars as Art: Outdoor vintage cars show. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-2p. Free. 642-7270.
•Flatland Cavalry: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•India Fest: Music, dance, food, fashion show. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 11a-5p. 530-8085.
•Juan Baquero: Piano recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Ms Pat: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band: Free outdoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky Pathetique Symphony concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Southland Bluegrass Music Festival Pre-Festival Concert: Wandering Hours, Swinging Bridge in Zig Zag Lounge. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8-11p. Free. 800-218-0007.
•Prelude to Turandot: Gulfshore Opera concert. Innovation Hotel, 1290 Innovation Dr, Naples 7p. 529-3925.
•REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Rock the Arches: Outdoor rock music festival w David Rojas Jr, Dirty Work, Rock Republic, Rock Candy, Hairdaze; car show; fundraiser. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-7p. 939-2787.
•Ruth Wyand: Americana concert, Carolyn Stanley opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Spirit of the Gulf Chorus: Spring concert. First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 844-704-7464.
•Stacey Kent: Jazz vocalist. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Tammy Tran: Percussion recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Taylor Mason: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 4p. 389-6901.
•The Guess Who: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Tom Cotter: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.•Un Poyo Royo: Dance acrobatics & comedy performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
April 7 SUNDAY
•Anastasia Bakhouch: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Bayside Concert: Limited Edition. Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Lawn chairs suggested. Free. 454-7500.
•Chantal Deshaies: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Ehnes & Spano: Naples Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Spring concert. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 288-2535.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Great Ladies of Jazz concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Ms Pat: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Rock the Arches: Outdoor country music festival w Matrasa Lynn, Champ Jaxon Band, A‘finnity Band, Way Out South, Hillbilly Ryezin, Unforgiven; truck show; fundraiser. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-7p. 939-2787.
•Southland Bluegrass Music Festival: Outdoor concert - Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Grascals, Alligator Alley & Florida Bluegrass Express. RV show, food trucks. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 11a-9p. Free. 800-218-0007.
•Un Poyo Royo: Dance acrobatics & comedy performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5p. 941-359-5700.
April 8 MONDAY
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Caren Neile. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Singer Songwriters: Americana concert - Dean Johanesen, Karlus Trapp, Sara Nelms. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.
•Solar Eclipse Viewing: Storytelling. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 12-2p. 863-902-1113.
•Solar Eclipse: Viewing & activities. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. dawn-duskp. Free. 472-1100.
•Un Poyo Royo: Dance acrobatics & comedy performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 11a. 941-359-5700.
April 9 TUESDAY
•FGCU Percussion Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Lecture: Mollusk Enrichment. 3883 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 4p. Free. Register. 472-3644.
•Lecture: Sea Turtles. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Alan Bradford, Bill Saltzman, Karen Cohen. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert. Colony Golf & Country Club, 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs. 6p. rsvp. 529-3925.
April 10 WEDNESDAY
•Always Olivia: Olivia Newton-John tribute concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•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.
•Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Gopher Tortoise Day Festival: Activities. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-2p. Register. 463-4588.
•Lecture: The Fresh Water Crisis in Florida. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. Register. 275-3435.
•Lecture: Wilderness Wednesdays. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Mangroves, Mud & Management. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Open Mic at the Night Market: Live music. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-8p. 939-2787.
April 11 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Art Reception: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0027.
•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.
•Art Reception: Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-8p. Free. 579-0659.
•Benny Benack III: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Carol Montgomery: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Clara Ford’s Birthday Garden Tea Party: Meet Clara Ford. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-4p. rsvp. 334-7419.
•Don McMillan: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Eaglemania: Eagles tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•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.
•Kit Moran Quartet: Jazz concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•Leslie Cartaya: Latin jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Lil’ Ed & The Imperials: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Lowdown Brass Band: Jazz concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•The Arty Party Gala: Naples Art District fundraiser. FineMark Bank, 800 Laurel Oak Dr, Pelican Bay, Naples. 5-8p. rsvp. 249-1977.
•ZOSO: Led Zeppelin tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
April 12 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Carol Montgomery: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•FGCU Bel Canto & Cantabile: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Kevin Nealon: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Yang Plays Mozart concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sheena Brook: Americana music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•The Life of Galileo: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•The New Divas: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•The Storm in the Barn: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Thunder Beach Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.
April 13 SATURDAY
•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Wayne Baker Brooks, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Blooms & Brews: Live music, craft beers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6-10p. 643-7275.
•Carol Montgomery: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•James Tsang: Double bass recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.
•Kevin Nealon: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Estero Historical Society - Colonial & early American Florida Shipwrecks. Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Club Dr, Estero. 9:30a. Free. 272-1911.
•Leonid & Friends: Chicago tribute band. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studios: Art gallery reception. Zero Empty Spaces, Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, #27, Ft Myers. 12-5p. Free. 844-427-8788.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sandcastles & Seashells Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 10a-1p. Free. 252-8476.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Yang Plays Mozart concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sofia Talvik: Americana concert. Kim Mayfield opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•SWFL Symphony: Cryptic Symphony. Masterworks concert w Sterling Elliott, cello. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. Lecture 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 418-1500.
•The Life of Galileo: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•The Storm in the Barn: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Timothy Wilcox: French horn recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Victor Wainwright & the Train: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Wonderball: Fundraiser dance music concert. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. rsvp. 941-355-9805.
•World Art Day Celebration: Naples Art District. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 249-1977.
April 14 SUNDAY
•Bayside Concert: Soapy Tuna. Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Lawn chairs suggested. Free. 454-7500.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Disney in Concert - Magical Music from the Movies concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Kevin Nealon: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Los Lonely Boys, Artimus Pyle Band: Concerttribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwads Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-3602.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. Free. 270-1221.
•Patti LaBelle: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Yang Plays Mozart concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Concert Band: Traveling the World of Music concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•The Life of Galileo: Theater, discussion after 2p show. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
•The Storm in the Barn: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 939-2787.
•There’s a Place for Us: Student cabaret. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
April 15 MONDAY
•Ensemble New SRQ: Angelica Negroin. Classical music sunset concert. The Hermitage Artist Retreat, 6630 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood. 7:30p.
•Mackenna Matuszak: Clarinet recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•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. 7-9p. Free. 777-0416.
•Remember - The Story of Abe Price: Performance sponsored by Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-9200.
April 16 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Earth Day Celebration: Live performances, plant workshops, NASA presentations, crafts, food. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Seminole Okalee Indian Village, 3551 N State Rd 7, Holywood. 10a-54p. Free. 877-902-1113.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lecture: Peggy Guggenheim. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Lecture: Water Quality. 3883 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 4p. Free. Register. 472-3644.
April 17 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Greg Hahn: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lecture: Wilderness Wednesdays. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Michelle ‘Shelly Belly’ Rider: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•The Jive Aces: Rockabilly concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Turandot: Gulfshore Opera concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.
April 18 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception & Artists’ Presentation: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Bonita Springs International Film Festival: Screenings, workshops, demos. Prado Stadium 12 Theaters, 25251 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs. 10a-6p. 495-8989.
•Bonita Springs Short Film Festival Gala: Screenings, awards ceremony. Prado Stadium Theater, 25251 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs. 6p. 404-3377.
•Derek Richards: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Earth Day Celebration: Live performances, plant workshops, NASA presentations, crafts, food. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-54p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•FGCU University Choir w Naples Philharmonic: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 745-4268.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Jam: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective concert - Modern Creations. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Jeff Wright: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Paved with Good Intentions. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Naples Philharmonic: Czech Masterpieces concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Christine Reichow. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 322-8593.
•The GoldenCrust Family: Comedy. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
•Zach Bartholomew Trio: Jazz concert - Music of Premier Pianists. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
April 19 FRIDAY
•Brit Floyd: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Charlie Berens: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Chris Bepko: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Derek Richards: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Drazen Balarin: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Nature Walk: Guided walk. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Register. 463-4588.
•New Jazz Underground: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Sarasota Orchestra: She’s Got Soul concert w Capathia Jenkins. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Swingin’ Clique: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.
•The Golden Crust Family: Comedy. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
•The Life of Galileo: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
April 20 SATURDAY
•‘Ding’ Darling Conservation Carnival: Guided birding walk, mindfulness walk, bike tours, plein-air art demos, carnival games, crafts, live music. Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers. 10a-2p. Free. 472-1100.
•Bold & Beautiful Broadway Cabaret: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Space to Bloom Courtyard, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 5p. 332-4488.
•Charlie Berens: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples.6 & 8. 389-6901.
•Classic Car Show: Live music, food trucks, kids activities, museum tours. Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser. Cultural Park, behind Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-2p. Free. 772-7037.
•Derek Richards: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Earth Day Celebration: Activities. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-2p. Register. 463-4588.
•Earth Day Celebration: Presentations, live animal shows, activities. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-2pp. 992-2591.
•Earth Day!: Kids activities, games, crafts. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 9-11a. Free. 252-2611.
•Fakefest: Outdoor tribute band concerts w Kid Kentucky & the American Badass Band (Kid Rock tribute band), Hardwired (Metallica tribute band), Lovesong (The Cure tribute band), Razors Edge (AC/DC tribute band), Still Alive (Pearl Jam tribute band), The Linkin Park Tribute. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 2-10:30p. 800-218-0007.
•FGCU University Choir w Naples Philharmonic: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Grateful Dead Night - Unlimited Devotion concert after game. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 4 concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.
•Naples Philharmonic: Czech Masterpieces concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Red Clay Strays: Americana concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Rockin’ Jake: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Sarasota Orchestra: She’s Got Soul concert w Capathia Jenkins. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30 & 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Fine Craft Guild: Member meeting. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-1p. Free. 574-0802.
•The GoldenCrust Family: Comedy. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
•The Life of Galileo: Theater, discussion after 2p show. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
•The Sleeping Beauty: Gulfshore ballet. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
April 21 SUNDAY
•Anthony Mrocka: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Bayside Concert: Simpli-Fi. Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. 4-7p. Lawn chairs suggested. Free. 454-7500.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-4p. Free. 405-3320.
•Car Show & Beer Garden: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 9a-1p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Choral Artistry Concert: Durufle’s Requiem. Moorings Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 4p. 560-5695.
•FGCU Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Choir: Concert w Choral Artistry. Mooring Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 4p. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 4 concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•The GoldenCrust Family: Comedy. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 11a. 941-359-5700.
•The Life of Galileo: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
April 22 MONDAY
•Earth Day Celebration: Guided walks, live music, storytelling, presentations, film. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a-5p. Register. 348-9151.
•Earth Day Festival: speakers, live music, art contest, live animal programs, interactive exhibits, environmental exhibitors, face painting, crafts, nature walks, kids activities, boat rides, kayak & canoe rentals. Conservancy of SWFL Nature Center, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. 10a-4p. 262-0304.
•Earth Day Story Time: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 10a-1p.
April 23 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lang Lang in Recital: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Lecture: Invasive Plants. 3883 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 4p. Free. Register. 472-3644.
•Peter & Will Anderson: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Storytelling: Open mic - Inspired. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
April 24 WEDNESDAY
•’Til Death Do Us Part… You First: Comedy w Peter Fogel. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 2 & 6p. 642-7270.
•Adell Davis: Trombone recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Carla Cook: Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lena McCullers: Saxophone recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Rich Shultis: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Fantastic Voyage concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Shannon & Vicki: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Shannon Lee & Ying Li: Grand Piano Series concert. St Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 469-333-3231.
•The Rocket Man Show: Elton John tribute concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3368.
•Turandot: Gulfshore Opera concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.
April 25 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.
•Chris Janson: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•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 Chamber Choir: Concert. Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples. 4p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Hanneke Cassel Band: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Pete George: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Fantastic Voyage concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Vic DiBitetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
April 26 FRIDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Kelly Neff Band: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Maria Urbina: Violin recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Pete George: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Fantastic Voyage concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The LineUp: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.
•Vic DiBitetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
April 27 SATURDAY
•Backyard Bluesfest: Yates McKendreeTommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. N Ft Myers High School, 5000 Orange Grove Blvd, N Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Johnny Mathis: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•Murder Among Stars: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers interactive mystery. The Standard, Page Field, 5301 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 920-9463.
•Music in the Garden: Moonstone Riders. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Pete George: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Fantastic Voyage concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Southetrn Gothic Novel: Theater w Frank Blocker. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 3p. 642-7270.
•Spring Fling: Animal, plants & environmental kids activities. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 10a-1p. 514-0084
•Tamiami Trail Celebration & Museum Birthday Party: Classic cars, live music, cake. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Turandot: Gulfshore Opera concert. Artis-Naples, 58333 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples. 7p. 529-3925.
•Vic DiBitetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
April 28 SUNDAY
•Brandon Lake: Concert, Doe opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•FGCU Piano Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Liz Longley: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.
•Readers Theatre: A Source of Innocent Merriment. The Naples Players. McSpadden Hall, Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•The Carl Granieri Ochestra’s Voyces: Concert. Marco Island Cenrter for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 3p. 642-7270.
•The Venice Chorale: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.
•Vic DiBitetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Wheeler Walker Jr: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
April 29 MONDAY
•Brandon Robertson Trio: Jazz concert w vocalist Piper Kemmerer. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Pt, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 745-4268.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
April 30 TUESDAY
•George Thorogood and The Destroyers: Blues concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Lecture: Invasive Burmese Pythons in the Everglades. 3883 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 4p. Free. Register. 472-3644.
•The Price is Right: Interactive stage show. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
MAY
May 1 WEDNESDAY
•Bo Johnson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Ikebana Meeting: Creative Perspectives demo & Workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free.
May 2 THURSDAY
•Bill Bowers, Kavita Shah: Outdoor mime performance & concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6:30p. 941-366-5731.
•Bo Johnson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Javor Bracic: Piano concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Rain - Tribute to The Beatles: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
May 3 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Things I Like by Catherine, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•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.
•Chuchito Valdes Trio: Jazz concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Damon Wayans Jr: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Harelm Globetrotters: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Honoring Missing & Murdered Indigenous People: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. Ceremony 4p, dinner 6p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•The Freecoasters: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
May 4 SATURDAY
•Backyard Bluesfest: Eric Demmer, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Damon Wayons Jr: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Hymn for Her: Americana concert, Dan Philgreen opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•La Comedia of Errors: Bilingual Shakespeare production. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 3p. 642-7270.
•National Estuarines Day: Demos, kayaking, science & art activities, touch tanks, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Free. 530-5977.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 2p. 332-4488.
•Sailor Circus Spring Show: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Stephen Marley: Reggae concert, Inner Circle opens. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
May 5 SUNDAY
•Damon Wayan Jr: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Davis School of Music Recital: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 333-1933.
•Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Fellows: Chamber music concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Johnny Mac: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 404-5198.
•Naples Ballet: w Naples Philharmonic Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Sailor Circus Spring Show: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
May 7 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Danny Sinoff Quartet: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Indigo Girls: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
May 8 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jaqua Pearce: Outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. 6:30p. 941-366-5731.
•Orlando Leyba: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
May 9 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Ensemble New SRQ: Parisian Refraction. Classical music concert. Asolo Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
May 10 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7a. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Big Al & The Heavyweights: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Ensemble New SRQ: Parisian Refraction. Classical music concert. Asolo Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Glenn Crytzer’s All-Stars: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler Symphony No. 5 concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•One Night of Queen: Queen tribute concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•The Lineup Band: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
May 11 SATURDAY
•Ensemble New SRQ: Parisian Refraction. Classical music concert. Asolo Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2 & 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Margaritaville Night - Tropp Jock Junies concert after game. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Garden Talk: Gardenia. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. 334-7419.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•Mayfaire by-the-Lake: Free outdoor fine arts festival. Art show, art activities, famly activities, Children’s Art Tent, live entertainment, food trucks. Polk Musuem of Art, Lakeland Library front lawn, Lake Morton, Lakeland. 9a-4p. Free. 863-688-7743.
•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler Symphony No. 5 concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Open Studios: Art gallery reception. Zero Empty Spaces, Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, #27, Ft Myers. 12-5p. Free. 844-427-8788.
•Spring Chamber Ensembles Concert: Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 4p. 597-1900.
•Spring Chamber Ensembles Concert: Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2p. Free. 597-1900.
May 12 SUNDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Mayfaire by-the-Lake: Free outdoor fine arts festival. Art show, art activities, famly activities, Children’s Art Tent, live entertainment, food trucks. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland Library front lawn, Lake Morton, Lakeland. 9a-4p. Free. 863-688-7743.
•Queensryche: Rock concert, Armored Saint opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•The Brothers Doobie: Doobie Brothers tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.
May 13 MONDAY
•Long Time Gone: CSNY tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Singer Songwriters: Americana concert - Justin Layman, Bill Vintage, Emily Frost. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.
May 14 TUESDAY
•Lindsay Garritson: Classical music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic ACMA showcase concert. Downtown Ft Myers Library, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
May 15 WEDNESDAY
•Music of George Gershwin: Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Pauly Shore: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
May 16 THURSDAY
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Jazz Jam: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•New Play Contest: Play reading. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Pauly Shore: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
May 17 FRIDAY
•New Play Contest: Play reading. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 8p. 332-4488.
•Hot Buttered Nuggets: Swing jazz music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Jiaoying Summers: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Pauly Shore: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
May 18 SATURDAY
•New Play Contest: Play reading. Winners. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 2p. 218-0481.
•70s, 80s & 90s Unplugged: SWFL Symphony Pops concert w Andrew Lipke. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Free Community Day: Music, art, activities, family event. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.
•Jennings & Keller: Americana concert, Karen Cohen opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Jiaoying Summers: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 10:30p. 389-6901.
•Music in the Garden: Briz & Lady. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Pauly Shore: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Spring Concert: Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 4p. Free. 597-1900.
•Spring Concert: Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 1p. Free. 597-1900.
•SWFL Fine Craft Guild: Member meeting. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-1p. Free. 574-0802.
May 19 SUNDAY
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 2p. 332-4488.
•Dustin Sims: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Herman’s Hermits - Peter Noone: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Naples Philharmonic: Concert w Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra & Youth Chorus: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Spring Concert: Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. Free. 597-1900.
May 21 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
May 22 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Opening Night Gala & Screening: Screening, live music, cocktails. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5:30p, film 7p. 810-6323.
•Mario Adrion & Clay Horwitz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
May 23 THURSDAY
•Alice by Heart: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•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.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival: Screenings & panel discussions. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-11p. 810-6323.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Patriotic Pops: Naples Philharmonic, Philharmonic Chorus & Youth Chorus concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Roy Rivers Tribute to John Denver: Tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Sunset Concert: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 6p. 941-366-5731.
•Zach Bartholomew Trio with Mark Small: Jazz concert - Music of Thelonious Monk. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
May 24 FRIDAY
•Alice by Heart: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•All-Female Comic Extravaganza: Sheena Reagan, Victoria Yepes, Tara Zimmerman, Vee Shally. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 404-5198.
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival: Screenings & panel discussions. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-11p. 810-6323.
•Justin Silva: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Patriotic Pops: Naples Philharmonic, Philharmonic Chorus & Youth Chorus concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
May 25 SATURDAY
•Alice by Heart: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Family Wonder Days: Free admission for mothers & grandmothers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival: Screenings & panel discussions. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-11p. 810-6323.
•Justin Silva: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Live Wrestling: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 4p. 323-6570.
•The Case of The Maltese Crow: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers interactive mystery. The Standard, Page Field, 5301 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 6p. 920-9463.
May 26 SUNDAY
•Alice by Heart: Youth theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 939-2787.
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 2p. 332-4488.
•Family Wonder Days: Free admission for mothers & grandmothers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Afterparty: Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Starts 11p. 810-6323.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Awards Ceremony: Champagne & dessert, screening, Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 810-6323.
•Justin Silva: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
May 27 MONDAY
•Spring Fling: Crafts, games, educational activities, face painting, petting zoo. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 10a-1p. 514-0084.
May 28 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
May 29 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jackie Fabulous: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
May 30 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Aries Spears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Celtic Throne: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Fringe Fort Myers’ Flamingle with the Artists’ Reception: Meet artists, preview. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Reception 5p, preview 6:30p. Pre-register. Shows at Alliance for the Arts & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
May 31 FRIDAY
•Aries Spears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Billy Currington: Country music concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Fringe Fort Myers: Art exhibits, music. Ministry of Silly Walks competition, music starts 6p, bands tba. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Shows at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 12p-10p. 939-2787.
•Retro Rooftop Dance Party: DJ Selecta AJ. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11:30p. 333-1933.
JUNE
June 1 SATURDAY
•Aries Spears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Fringe Fort Myers: Art exhibits, music, dance, theater performances, films. Kids Fringe Festival, free family ArtLabs, interactive Alice in Wonderland show, aerialists & acrobats. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Shows at Alliance for the Arts & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-10a. 939-2787.
•Mark Normand: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Passerine: Americana concert, Fred Ball opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
June 2 SUNDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Fringe Fort Myers: Art exhibits, music, dance, theater performances, films. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-5:30p. Closing ceremonies 5:30p Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
June 4 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
June 5 WEDNESDAY
•Jon Rudnitsky: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
June 6 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Dustin Nickerson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Stardust Memories Big Band: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
June 7 FRIDAY
•Adam Ezra: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Things I Like by Catherine, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•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.
•Felipe Esparza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
June 8 SATURDAY
•Adam Ezra: Americana concert, Bruce Gallant opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Felipe Esparza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
June 9 SUNDAY
•FelipeEsparza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Festival of Great Organ Music: American Guild of Organists concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
June 10 MONDAY
•Cindy Kaza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
June 11 TUESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 12 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Mike Feeney: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
June 13 THURSDAY
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Mean Mary: Bluegrass concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Victor Medina: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
June 14 FRIDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Retro Rooftop Dance Party: DJ Selecta AJ. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11:30p. 333-1933.
June 15 SATURDAY
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Vibe: Entertainment, exhibitions, art demos, food, etc. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-8p. Free. 395-0900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.
•Music in the Garden: Heat Latin Band. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 12-2p. 643-7275.
June 16 SUNDAY
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
June 19 WEDNESDAY
•Comedic Cody: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
June 21 FRIDAY
•Al Romero: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 404-5198.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Dueling Pianos: 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.
June 22 SATURDAY
•Matthew Sabatella: Americana concert, Houseboat Jim Visone opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
June 24 MONDAY
•Stage 2 Improv: Comedy. Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 7:30p. 389-9192.
June 25 TUESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 26 WEDNESDAY
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 27 THURSDAY
•David Lucas: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 28 FRIDAY
•David Lucas: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 29 SATURDAY
•David Lucas: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 30 SUNDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
ONGOING
theater
•42nd Street: Jun 26-Jul 21. The Naples Players. Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Alice by Heart: May 23-26. Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Bank Job: May 3-19. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Beautiful - the Carol King Musical: thru Apr 6. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Carrie - the Musical: Apr 25-May 5. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•Clue - On Stage: May 1-19. The Naples Players. McSpadden Hall, Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 263-7990.
•Crocodile Fever: Apr 10-May 5. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Dial ‘M’ for Murder: thru Apr 25. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: May 17-19 & 24-26. Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory Program. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Disney’s Mary Poppins: Jun 28-Aug 10. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - the Musical: thru Apr 5, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•Doubt - A Parable: Jun 5-23. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•Doubt - A Parable: May 3-19. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Fringe Fort Myers: May 30-Jun 2. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.
•Godspell: Apr 16-May 12. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Grounded: thru Apr 7. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.
•Hamilton: Apr 23-May 5. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Hamilton: thru Apr 7. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Hank Williams - Lost Highway: thru Apr 14. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•I Spy a Murder: Jun 5-Sep 8. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Illusion of Death: thru Jun 2. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Intimate Apparel: thru Apr 18. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Into the Woods: May 23-Jun 2. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Apr 26-May 5. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Love Letters: Apr 10-21. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•Marvin Gaye - Prince of Soul: Apr 17-May 26. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Matilda: Jun 1-16. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Men Are Dogs: May 15-25. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Morning After Grace: May 16-26. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Murder on the Orient Express: Jun 14-23. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•New Play Contest Winners: May 16-18. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Oak: May 31-Jun 30. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Oleanna: Apr 19-May 19. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Opening Extravaganza: May 29-Jun 2. The Naples Players. Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Paradise & Mr Prince: May 9-19. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•Perfect Wedding: Apr 18-May 19. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Pinky’s Players: May 2-5. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•PlayLab: May 2-5. Reading of new plays.c Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Ruby: thru Apr 7. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Sailor Circus - Spring Show: May 4 & 5. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Seussical: Apr 5-14. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•She Loves Me: thru Apr 2. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Shrek - the Musical: Apr 16 & 17. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Sicilians in the Basement: Apr 24-May 12. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•Sister Act: thru Apr 7. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks: thru Apr 7. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Steel Magnolias: Apr 26-May 5. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Summer Circus Spectacular: Jun-Aug. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.
•Swing: May 31-Jun 22. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Take It to the Limit: thru Apr 7. Florida Studio Theatre. Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Addams Family: Apr 12-May 25. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•The Enchanted Booskhop: Apr 5-21. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Flip Side: thru Jun 16. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Life of Galileo: Apr 12-21. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•The Secret Garden: Apr 4-21. The Players Centre. The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S Tamiami Tr, #1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•The Spitfire Grill: thru Apr 21. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Storm in the Barn: Apr12-14. Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•The Sweet Delilah Swim Club: thru Apr 14. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Tilly the Trickster: Apr 25-May 24, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•To Kill A Mockingbird: Apr 9-14. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Troubadour: Apr 3-May 19. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Twelve Angry Men - A New Musical: May 8-Jun 9. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000
•Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van: Apr 18-28. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Voices - Rising Choreographers: May 2-5. Sarasota Contemporary Dance Jane Cook Theater, 555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-260-8485.
•Westminister: thru Apr 28. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
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. Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Apr 5-27: Lee County Art Educators association; May 3-Jun 1: Public Art Grant Show. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. 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 Apr 20: Natasha Dikareva, Angela Pilgrim, Michael Kinsey, Great Artists Steal. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sar 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. thru Apr 11: Romancing the Stone; thru Apr 11: Joyce Waddell Bailey & Laura Nisita. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: thru Apr 2: Roger Brown; Apr 5-30: Lorrie Bennett; May 3-Jun 4: Gary Olson; Jun 7-Jul 2: Restyle-Renew-Upcycle Creativity. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru Apr 7: Tamara Kostianovsky - Botanical Revolution; thru Apr 28: The Face of Immokalee; thru Jun 16: Selections from Ahmet Ertegun Collection; thru Jun 16: George Gershwin & Modern Art; Apr 6-Sep 8: Andy Warhol Portfolios – A Life in Pop; May 4-Jul 28: Tradition Interrupted; thru Jun 30: Florida Contemporary. Ongoing: Chihuly Collection; Magritte - Reflections of Another World; Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest. 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.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. thru Apr 21: Beth Schroeder; thru Apr 28: Wendy Klemperer; May 3-Jun 7: Art as Therapy; Jun 14-Jul 19: FSW Students. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Jul 13: Purvis Young - Honey in the Sky. 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. Apr 5-25: Xtra-Terrestrial; Apr 5-25: Ring of Fire; May 3-Jun 27: Enchanted Forests & Poisoned Apples; May 3-30: Fabulous Florida. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Apr 1-May 2: Celebrating Color; May 7-23: Florida Life. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. 772-5657.
•Captiva Civic Center: 11550 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Exhibitions— thru Apr 19: Sanibel-Captiva Art League - In the Sea. 472-2111.
•Clip Joint Barber Shop & Art Gallery: 7431 College Pkwy, unit 120, rm 136, Ft Myers. Mon & Wed-Sat 10a-8p. 281-8180.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-5p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. 486-0811.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Apr 3-May 5: Estero Art League; May 9-Jun 2: Members show; ongoing: Art Council of SWFL members. 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. Apr 10-May 5: Naples Art District; ongoing: Art Council of SWFL members. Receptions 2nd Wed 5-7p. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.
•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. thru Apr 30: Michelle Depaolos-Wampner, Charlotte Jordan, Tom Ruthz; May 1-Jun 30: Camille Enkeboll & Christine Libbey. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Mon-Fri 9a-6p & Sat 10a-5p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. thru Apr 30: Artists-in-Residence - Tom Rio, Charlotte Jordan, Michelle Depaolis-Wampner; Apr 4-Jun 29: featured artists. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. Apr 4-May 25: featured artists; May 30-Jun 29: Rainbow. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Wed-Sun 10a-3p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 590-8645.
•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.
•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue & Thu 9a-9p, Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548.
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p. Exhibits— Apr 3-24: at Coco Art Gallery, Estero.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–thru Apr 4: Student Exhibition; Apr 19-May 3: Senior Projects. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. 463-3909.
•Gallery of Matlacha: Temporarily Closed. 4625 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 443-350-3188.
•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: Crayton Cove, 810 12th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 11a-5p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 403-8393.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. thru Apr 7: Kim Carioto-Krugle, Jan Butler. 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. Apr: Shirley Hales. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.
•Island Conclave: Temporarily Closed. 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 282-8488.
•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. Receptions thru Apr Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. By appt. 954-830-3156.
•LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center: 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Open thru May Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Larimart Gallery: 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Galleria Shoppes, #410, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-7p & Sat 10-3p. 276-0448.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. Thu-Mon 9a-2p. 203-8332.
•Marc Harris Wildlife Photography Gallery: The Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples, By appt. 789-7027 283-3354.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Apr 2: Members Show; Apr 8-30: Adult Student Exhibit; Apr 8-30: Marco Island Academy; May 6-Jul 2: Art Quilted Unlimited. La Petite Galerie— thru Apr 2: Judy Chinski; Apr 8-30: Marco Island Academy; May 6-28: Adorable Monique; Jun 3-Jul 2: LeAnn Kroetsch. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru Apr 30: Phil Costello - Wall Sculpture in Wood. By appt. 821-1061.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. thru Apr 5: Artistry in Paradise (FineMark Bank, 275 8th St S, Naples). Open studios thru May Thu 1-5p & 2nd Sat 10-2p. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. thru Apr 28: The Power of Photography; Apr-Jun: 100 Years of Picture Book Illustration. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•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). Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd). Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd). Selby Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr). Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Smith Gallery— Jun 7-Aug 16: Jack Dowd. Stulberg Gallery (1188 MLK Way). Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Thru Apr Mon-Sat 10a-4p; May-Jun Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Apr 14: The Feline Muse - Cats in Japanese Art; thru Jun 2: Michele Oka Doner - The True Story of Eve; thru Jun 23: Mountains of the Minds - Scholars’ Rocks from China & Beyond; Apr 6-Aug 25: On the Road - The Traveling Circus & Carnival in the 1970s; thru Sep 21: Embodied - Highlights from Ringling’s Modern & Contemporary Art; Jun 1-Jan 7, 2025: Skyway 2024; thru Jan 5, 2025: Shinique Smith. Circus Museum— Apr 6-ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Temporarily Closed. Exhibitions— thru Apr 19: In the Sea at Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Ln, Captiva; thru Jul 3: Fab 5 Artists at Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sanibel Public Library: 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Sanibel Captiva Art League exhibits— thru Jul 3: Fab 5 Artists; Jul 3-Sep 25: Home Sweet Home. Mon-Fri 9a-35p. 472-2155.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. thru Jul 7: Contemporary Artists at the Hermitage Retreat; Apr 21-Sep 29: The Truth of the Night Sky; Apr 25-Apr 26, 2026: Molly Hatch. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Apr 5-25: Reynier Llanes; Apr 5-25: Capturing Essence; May 3-30: Divergent Inspiration; May 3-30: Dharma Laferve; Jun 7-27: Pollution or Solution; Jun 7-27: Nick Masiello. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt & thru May: 1st Wed 3-7p, 1st Thu 11a-5p, 3rd Sat 11a-5p. 402-201-6160.
•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.
•Things I Like by Catherine: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Apr: TBA; May: Mina Papatheodorou Valyraki. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•Timeless: 2218 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. 332-8463.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. thru Apr7: Through the Window; Apr 11-May 5: Madd Hatter. Daily 11a-6p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Apr 12-Jun 22: Shell Point Artists & Writers; Apr 12-Jun 22: Arts Quilters Unlimited of Ft Myers. 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 Apr 4: Spring Members Show; Apr 12-24: If Walls Could Talk; Apr 30- May 9: S Sarasota County School show; May 17-Jun 13: Just Between Friends; Jun 21-Jul 18: Seeing Is Believing. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. thru Apr 12: National Art Exhibition; Apr 16-25: Charlotte County Public Middle & High School; Apr 26-May 4: Charlotte County Public Elementary School; Apr 27-May 9: Planet Earth - Birgit Tode; May 13-24: SAQA Studio Art Quilt Associates; May 29-Jul 1: Back in Time; May 29-Jul 2: Wonky World - Paulette Morrisey; May 30-Jul 1: Ignite Imagination. Mon & Fri 10a-4p, Tu-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.
•Zero Empty Spaces: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, #27, Ft Myers. Open studios 2nd Sat 12-5p. 844-427-8788.
attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Exhibit— ongoing: Explore Seminole Traditions, Art of Seminole Crafts, Seminole Pride - Artwork of Jimmy Osceola. Daily 9a-5p (entry to boardwalk closes at 4pm). 877-902-1113.
•America’s Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, North Road Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. thru May 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 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. Holiday Lights: Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes & haunted Walks 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. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. thru May 12: Thomas & Friends - Explore the Rails. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. thru Apr 20: Just Beachy. 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 DEC-MAR 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 & hospital tours, presentations 11a daily thru Apr, 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. thru Jun Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu dawn-dusk; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•ECHO Global Farm & Research Center: 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. Farm tours Apr Tue-Fri 9:30a & 1:30p, Sat 9:30a; May & Jun Tue-Sat 9:30a. Technology Village tours: Tue-Sat 9:30a. Tue-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9a-3p. 543-3246.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits— May 12-ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour: Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a (pre-register); Yoga by the River: Wed 10a; Step into History lectures: Tue & Thu 10:30a & 2p. 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.
•Historic Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Christmas at Palm Cottage: Tue-Sat 12-4p. Free. 261-8164.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. 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 Apr 27: Audubon 70th Anniversary. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru Jun 8: Daydreaming - Niki Butcher Photography; thru Jun: Key Marco Deer. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Thru Jun 30: Yayoi Kusama - A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe.10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. thru Aug 3: Clyde Butcher - Nature Through the Lens. 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 11a & 1p; 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 11: The Continuing Story of the Miccosukee Tribe. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions– thru Apr 20: Musical Swings; May 4-Jun 30: Patterns of Change; Jul 20-Oct 27: Ran Adler. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jun 30: Sara Abalan. Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden: thru Jan 7. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Thru May daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p, Jun daily 9a-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: Temporarily Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. By appt. thru May Mon-Fri 9a-12p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p; Jun Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: Temporarily Closed. 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 765-8101.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Exhibits— thru Apr 18: Glass in the Gardens. Sat 10a-1p. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Peace River Wildlife Center: Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830
•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail, South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Apr 26: Annual photography exhibition. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Thru Apr dawn-dusk. 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Guided tours daily 10:30a. May-Jun Tue-Sat 10a-1p, thru Apr Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305
•Shell Factory & Nature Park: 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Shell exhibits, Animal exhibits, petting farm, Christmas house, natural history exhibits, water games, video arcade, miniature golf, playgrounds, zip line. Live music Tue-Sun afternoons. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.
•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: Apr select Thu & Sat 10:30a, May-Jun select Sat 10:30a; Haunted History Tours Wed & Sat 8p (pre-register). Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. 945-0405.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. thru May daily 10a-4p; Jun daily 10a-2p. 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. Home open thru Apr. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Exhibit— thru Apr 1: Natives in the Garden. 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 thru Apr. 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.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 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: 110/153 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 thru Apr; sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset thru Apr; seashell walk 1st Fri 10:30a thru Apr; wildlife hikes 1st Sat 10:30a thru Apr; beach & estuary walk 3rd Fri 10:30a thru Apr. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Beach Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun 9a thru Mar. Free. 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: Temporarily Closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. .
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks thru Apr daily 9:30a, May-Jun Wed 9:30a. Guided ‘wet walks’ select Sat & Wed 9:30a & 1p Sep & Oct. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.
libraries
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: Temporarily Closed. 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4000.
•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.
•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.
•Northwest: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.
•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.
•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.
•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.
•South: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•South County: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 533-4780.
•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7160.
live music & comedy
•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w Rex Bongo & Harry Cassano. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music— Mon 4-8p: Roy Schneider; Wed 4-8p: Eddie Bartley; Thu 4-8p: PJ Carroll; Fri 4-8p: Nathan Tata; Sat 5-9p: Briz & Lady, Sun 3-7p: Eddie Z. Free. 337-7646.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Winterfest: Dec 14-17. Live music Wed 6-9p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.
•Howl: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Open mic Wed 8-11p; live music select nites. 332-0161
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. Free. 314-3723.
•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 5-9p & Sun 12-4p; last Wed 7-9p Comedy Nite. Free. 463-3838.
•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. Free. 271-2255.
•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.
•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Tue: Open jam; live music select Fri & Sat nites. 540-7867.
•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music & burlesque select nites. 217-0919.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 2nd & 4th Thu 6-9p: Irish Music Jam; 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards; Sat 1-5p: Jeff Lyons. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz 6:30-9:30p. Wed: Danny Sinoff Trio; Thu: Jazz-Matics; Fri: Tony Boffa & Friends; Sat: Danny Sinoff Quartet; Sun: Ricky Howard. 415-4375.
•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 8845 Founders Square Dr, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sat nites. 204-9949.
•Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall: 1901 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 344-6147.
•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. 985-9839.
•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
