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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

November-December

The Naples Players present A Christmas Carol November 23-December 18 at the Sugden Theatre in downtown Naples.

The Grand Piano Series presents

Nicolas Namoradze in concert November 16

at St. Leo's Auditorium in Bonita Springs

TheatreZone presents Home for the Holidays December 9-11at the Community School

of Naples' G&L Theatre.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers

presents A Chorus Line

thru November 12

November

November 1 TUESDAY

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Jack’s Hollywood Epics concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Rumours of Fleetwod Mac: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

November 2 WEDNESDAY

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 3-7p. Free. 247-1977.

•Luke Bryan: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Jack’s Hollywood Epics concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Orchid Evening: After-hours exhibition viewing w cocktail reception, Circus Arts Conservatory show. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-5731.

•Stage 2 Improv: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Stand Up or Get Dragged Down: Open mic cabaret. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

November 3 THURSDAY

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Art Reception: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Free. 530-5977.

•Herb Bruce & the Herbicide Jazz Band: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Jack’s Hollywood Epics concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Open Mic Bonita!: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Sheena Reagan & Friends: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Sons of the Dirty South: Brantley Gilberts, Jelly Roll concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

November 4 FRIDAY

•American Indian Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife presentations, kids activities, food. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863-902-1113.

•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802. 

•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music on Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Brass Elements: Big Band Movie Magic concert. Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Friday Night Concert: Susie Badge Trio. Miromar Outlets, restaurant piazza, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-8p. Free. 948-3766. 

•Grant Peeples & The Peeples Republik: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Johnny Rogers Show: History of rock ‘n’ roll concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Michael Ray: Country music concert, Chasing Dallas opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Movies at Sunset: It Happened One Night. Outdoors on lawn. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 7p. Bring lawn chairs. Free. 252-8476.

•Musical Capitals of Europe: Sarasota Opera concert. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Jack’s Hollywood Epics concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Robert Kelly: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Scott Novotny: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•The Musical Capitals of Europe: Sarasota Opera Principal & Studio Artists. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Zach Williams: Concert - Ben Fuller opens. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

November 5 SATURDAY

•American Indian Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife presentations, kids activities, food. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863-902-1113.

•Americana Community Music Association: Anne E DeChant Trio concert, Joyce Knake opens All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, LuckyLosers. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

•Champions of Magic: 5 illusionists. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Live music, dance performances, food, guided tours. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-4p. 643-7275.

•FGCU’s Sanibel Island Writers Conference: Online. Speakers, discussions, readings, concert. Streaming live 10a-8p, Ike Reilly concert 6p, Pam Houston & Jenna Blum keynote discussion 7p. Free. 590-7421.

•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Florida Panther Festival: Exhibits, presentations, family activities, guided walks, live animals. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 9a-1p. Collier residents Free. 262-5409.

•Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven Eroica Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Hot Buttered Nuggets: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646. 

•Naples Fall Comedy Festival: Comedians. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 8:30p. 213-3058. 

•Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Jazz Band: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Jack’s Hollywood Epics concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Niko Moon: Country music concert, Dylan Schneider opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Rehman Min Jr: Euphonium concert. Cape Coral HS, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Robert Kelly: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Scott Novotny: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•The Secret World of Og: Sarasota Youth Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5p. 941-328-1300.

November 6 SUNDAY

•BBQ & Bluegrass: Lonesome Rangers. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.

•Bluegrass Concert:  Southwind, Bluegrass Central. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.

•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Veterans Day tribute. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-4p. Free. 405-3320.

•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Live music, dance performances, food, guided tours. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-4p. 643-7275.

•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. Cape Coral HS, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Full Moon Night Hike: Guided walk Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 275-3435.

•Makers Market Festival: Artisans, craftspeople and artists show & sale. Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers, 9a-3p. Free. 590-8645.

•Marc Anthony: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Concert: Concert w community choir, orchestra, special guests, art show. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE Bonita Springs. Art show 5p, concert 6p. Free. rsvp. 287-7331.

•Robert Kelly: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

•The Secret World of Og: Sarasota Youth Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5p. 941-328-1300.

•Very Merry Jerry Day: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

November 7 MONDAY

•Adam Sandler: w surprise guest. Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 772-5657.

•FGCU Wind Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & Workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free. 254-9999.

•Reflecting Fools: Formerly The Capitol Steps. Comedy. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

November 8 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.

•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.

•FGCU Percussion Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Reflecting Fools: Formerly The Capitol Steps. Comedy. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Svetlana: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 642-7270.

•The Secret Marriage: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

November 9 WEDNESDAY

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.

•Charles McPherson: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Lecture: Burrowing Owls. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 275-3435.

•Lecture: Everglades update. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6p. 642-1440.

•Night at the Movies: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268. 

•Pietro Iannotti: Classical music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

November 10 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 2-4p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Ballet X: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Bobby Henline: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Chuchito Valdes: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Cuban Music: L-Yen concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.

•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•Jamie Lissow: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Matt Stell: Country music concert, George Birge opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Opera al Fresco - GO Divas: Gulfshore Opera outdoor concert. Mercato lawn stage, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 7p. Bring chairs. 529-3925.

•Reba: Concert, Teri Clark opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•The Secret Marriage: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

November 11 FRIDAY

•Bobby Henline: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Caitlin Rushing: Live msuic. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.

•Friday Night Concert: Wayward Souls. Miromar Outlets, restaurant piazza, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-8p. Free. 948-3766. 

•Jamie Lissow: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Joe Crookston: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Military Outdoors Day: Free admission for military members. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a-1p. 348-9151.

•Rhythm on the River: Appalachian Road Show outdoor concert & cocktails. Edison & Ford Winter Estates River Pavilion, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. Bring lawn chairs. 334-7419.

•Sheena Brook: Live Music. Coldwater Oyster Market, 5611 Six Mile Commercial Ct, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 220-5918.

•The Frank Bang 3: Blues band, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues band opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8p. 693-7111.

•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.

November 12 SATURDAY

•Caitlin Rushing: Live msuic. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.

•Celebrating Billy Joel - America’s Piano Man: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

•Darien Taylor: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646. 

•Easton Corbin: Country music concert, Austin Meade opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Jamie Lissow: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Kevin Hart: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Mark Rom & The Magic Elixer Band: Concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

•Music in the Garden: Gerald Augustin Trio. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.

•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Paradise Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd S, Naples. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Nick DiPaolo: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.

•Nightbird: Stevie Nicks tribute concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Poets Unplugged: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Stage 2 Improv: Getting Ready for the Holidays! w comedian Adam Santa Fe. Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 7:30p. 389-9192. 

•The Secret Marriage: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

November 13 SUNDAY

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Chamber concert. Thomas Edison Congregational Church, 1619 Llewellyn Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 560-9512. 

•Hurricane Ian Relief Fundraiser Concert: Gulf Coast Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•International Blues Challenge: Regional musicians compete. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 1-6p. 549-3000.

•Jamie Lissow: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

•Kenan Thompson: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9p. 479-5233.

•Lee County Community Band: Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 454-6430.

•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor Veterans Day concert w guest vocalist. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 270-1221.

•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Paradise Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd S, Naples. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Naples Philharmonic:  Walton Facade. Wang Chamber Music Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Opera al Fresco - GO Divas Benefit Concert: Gulfshore Opera outdoor concert. The Arbor at Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Dr, Ft Myers. 4p. 529-3925.

•Orion Weiss & Friends: Sarasota Orchestra concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.

•Readers Theater: That’s What Dreams Are Made Of. One-act plays. Naples Players. Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•The Slambovian Circus of Dreams: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

November 14 MONDAY

•Dick Hyman Songbook:  Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Nicolas Namoradze: Grand Piano Series concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 5:30p. 469-333-3231.

November 15 TUESDAY

•Dick Hyman Songbook:  Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Early Birding Walks: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.

•FGCU Symphonic Band: Blue Band concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Naples Philharmonic:  Beethoven String Quartet. Sypert Salon Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Opera al Fresco - Latin Infusion!: Gulfshore Opera outdoor concert. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. Bring chairs. 529-3925.

November 16 WEDNESDAY

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530. 

•Ben Brainard: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Intermezzo Choir concert. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, 6:30p. Free. 560-9512.

•Laugh-In Line Up: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Invasive Species. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.

•Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849. 

•Nicolas Namoradze: Grand Piano Series concert. St Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.

•Reading & Book Signing: Indigenous author Dr Robin Wall Kimmerer. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. Free. 5p. 863-902-1113.

November 17 THURSDAY

•Cody Johnson: Concert, Randy Hoser opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Dean Martin & Friends Tribute: Music & comedy. Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

•Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: Gulfshore Playhouse Education production. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30 & 7p. 514-0084.

•FGCU Symphonic Band: Green Band concert. Cypress Lake HS, 6750 Panther Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Georgia Players presents Fortunate Sons: Creedence Clearwater revival tribute band. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Jazz at MACC - Music of Miles Davis: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mozart Double Piano Concert. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Nutcracker!: Christmas ballet. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 481-4849. 

•Rob Little: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Ehren Gerhard demo. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 322-8593.

•Tim Meadows: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Winnie the Pooh Kids: Gulfshore Playhouse production. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30 & 7p. 514-0084.

November 18 FRIDAY

•An Enemy of the People: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268. 

•Botanic Garden: Theatre. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Chelsea Handler: Comedienne. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

•David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Dean Martin & Friends Tribute: Music & comedy. Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

•Dylan Scott: Country music concert, Lili Rose opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•FGCU String Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Friday Night Concert: Electric Lipstick. Miromar Outlets, restaurant piazza, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-8p. Free. 948-3766. 

•Live at the Garden: Billy Joel tribute concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Love Your Rebellion’s Babefest: L.A. Witch post-punk concert. Nice Guys Pizza, 1401 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral. 8-11p. 217-0919.

•Rob Little: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•SWFL Strong Concert:  Fundraiser w Jack Russell’s Great White, Firehouse, Ben Allen Band, Vallion, Felicity, Roxx Revolt & the Velvets, School of Rock Fort Myers. Food, vendors. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-10p. 939-2787.

•The Brooklyn Boys: Barry Manilow & Neil Diamond tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•The Michael Buble Experience: Concert w Paul Todd Jr. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Tim Meadows: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Valerie Storm: Comedy. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7 & 9:30p. 642-7270.

•Wine & Cheese Pairing: Sunset tasting, presentation, music. Edison & Ford Winter Estates river pavilion, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-7p. rsvp. 334-7419.

November 19 SATURDAY

•Adam Hartig: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646. 

•Americana Community Music Association: Kraig Kenning concert, Bruce Gallant opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•An Enemy of the People: Theater, discussion after 2p show. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.  

•Botanic Garden: Theatre. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7p. 415-5667.

•Classic Car Show: Car show, entertainment, activities, food trucks. FSW State College, 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. 9a-1p. 530-5977.

•Clowning Around Comedy Show: Kathy McSteen. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Foreigner: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

•Garden Festival: Live music, food trucks, vendors. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Points Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.

•Holiday Book Signing: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9a-3p. 941-486-0811.

•Kickin’ the Blues Music Festival: Outdoor concert fundraiser w former members of Chicago & current member of Earth Wind & Fire, food trucks, beverages, meditation station, mental health info. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, Naples. 4-9p. 250-1805.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mozart Double Piano Concert. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Riders in the Sky: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Rob Little: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30. 479-5233.

•Rock the Stage Semi-Finals Showcase: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 Music competition concert fundraiser. McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-9p. 939-2787.

•Special Memorial Backyard Bluesfest: Terry Hanck, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, Ira Stanley & Checker’d Past. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

•Tim Meadows: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•ZOSO: Led Zeppelin tribute concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

November 20 SUNDAY

•An Enemy of the People: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268. 

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Bill Burr: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Chamber concert. Thomas Edison Congregational Church, 1619 Llewellyn Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. 560-9512. 

•Free Concert for Children: Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet. Payne Park Playground, 2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-487-2746.

•Garden Festival: Live music, food trucks, vendors. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2p. Free. 777-0416.

•Naples Philharmonic:  Mozart & Schumann. Sypert Salon Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Brahms Symphony No 2 concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.

•Sarah Barber & Priscila Navarro: Nisita Concert Series.U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268. 

•Sing-Along Messiah: Voices of Naples sing-along concert. Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p. 455-2582. 

•Songwriters in the Round: Kim Mayfield, Marie Nofsinger, Tim McGeary. Outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.

•Teen Improv Troupe: Comedy. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Tim Medaows: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

November 21 MONDAY

•Berliner Philharmoniker: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Lorrie Morgan: Concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. Free, 833-918-1512.

•Tom Segura: Comedian. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

November 22 TUESDAY

•Berliner Philharmoniker: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597

•Tom Segura: Comedian. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

November 23 WEDNESDAY

•Steve Marshall: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Tanyalee Davis: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

November 24 THURSDAY

•Steve Marshall: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

November 25 FRIDAY

•Daniel Tosh: Comedian. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849. 

•David Rojas: Live Music. Coldwater Oyster Market, 5611 Six Mile Commercial Ct, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 220-5918.

•Holiday Nights Opening Celebration & Tree Lighting: Holiday lights throughout grounds & gardens, holiday decorations in homes, special tours, presentations, Santa & Mrs Claus. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p, tree lighting 6p. 334-7419.

•John Henton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Steve Marshall: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

November 26 SATURDAY

•Adriana McDonald: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646. 

•Jerrod Niemann: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•John Henton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Steve Marshall: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•The World Fusion Orchestra: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

November 27 SUNDAY

•John Henton: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

•Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Jazz Band: Free indoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•SW-FloridaCon: Comic book & pop culture convention. Celebrities, live entertainment, demos, vendors, cosplay contests, panels, kids’ activities, live wrestling, food. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 10a-5p. 236-8189.

November 28 MONDAY

•Lindsey Stirling: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

November 29 TUESDAY

•A Chanticleer Christmas: Concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161. 

•FGCU Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Fr, Naples. 4 & 7p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Peter Mayer: Christmas concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

November 30 WEDNESDAY

•Boricua Comedy Tour: Comics Jay Moreno & Mark Viera. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Festival of Trees Preview: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 333-1933.

•Florida Everblades vs Kalamazoo Wings: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Sunset Stroll: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 4-7p. Register. 348-9151.

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December

December 1 THURSDAY

•Ancient Forest Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 11a-9p. Free. 333-1933.

•Holiday Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert. The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples. 6p. 529-3925.

•Open Mic Bonita!: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•SCD + enSRQ: Sarasota Contemporary Dance & Ensemble New SRQ performance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.

•Scott Francis: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

December 2 FRIDAY

•Alyssa LeMay: Holiday concert & drag show. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•American Idiots: Green Day tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.

•Bob Hope’s Christmas Crooners Show: Concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 3 & 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Bradenton Blues Festival: Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe, Harper & Midwest Kind, Gabe Stillman Band. Riverwalk Amphitheater, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton. 4-7:30p. 941-747-3031.

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Deck the Halls: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700. 

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. SWFL String Quartet concert 5:30p, wreath lighting & Ben Allen concert 7p. 11a-10p. Free. 333-1933.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Deck the Halls concert w Gulf Coast Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p  560-9512.

•John Mulaney: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Laney Jones & The Spirits: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Movies at Sunset: Love Bug. Outdoors on lawn. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 7p. Bring lawn chairs. Free. 252-8476.

•Off the Walls!: Fundraiser. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. 495-8989.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Luminous Colors concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p p. 941-953-3434.

•SCD + enSRQ: Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.

•Scott Francis: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Tony Orlando: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.  

December 3 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Cliff Eberhardt concert, Louise Mosrie opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Gabe Stillman, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

•Bradenton Blues Festival: Anna Popovic, Blood Brothers, Mike Zito Band, Albert Castiglia Band, Nora Jean Wallace, Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations, Lady A. Riverwalk Amphitheater, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton. 11a-7:30p. 941-747-3031.

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Drivin’ N Cryin’: Rock concert, Austin Meade opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Santa’s Block Party 10a-2p, Memphis Motown Soul Experience concert 7:30-10p. 10a-10p. Free. 333-1933.

•Florida Everblades vs Kalamazoo Wings: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Jazz on the Lawn: Patricia Dean & Friends. Punta Gorda Symphony outdoor concert. FSW State College, Charlotte Campus, bldg. O lawn, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda. 4p. Free. 941-205-5996.

•Master Naturalist Tours: Exhibit, guided swamp walk. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 9:30a-2:30p. 695-2428.

•Naples Big Band: Christmas on Fifth concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7p. Free. 777-0416.

•Neil Zirconia as Neil Diamond: Christmas concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 7p. 772-5862.

•Peace River Winter Art Festival: Outdoor art show. Laishley Park, Nesbit St & E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 9a-4p. 941-639-8810.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Luminous Colors concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p p. 941-953-3434.

•SCD + enSRQ: Sarasota Contemporary Dance & Ensemble New SRQ performance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.

•Scott Francis: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•Taylor Tomlinson: Comedienne. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

December 4 SUNDAY

•Ana Popovic: Blues band, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues band opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8p. 693-7111.

•BBQ & Bluegrass: Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.

•Bluegrass Concert: Sawgrass Drifters, Swinging Bridge. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.

•Bradenton Blues Festival Blues Brunch: Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations. Mattison’s City Grille, Bradenton Riverwalk, 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton. 11a-2p. 941-747-3031.

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 333-1933. 

•Logan Skelton: FGCU Nisita Concert Series.  U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268. 

•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor holiday concert w guest vocalist. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. Free. 270-1221.

•Neil Zirconia as Neil Diamond: Christmas concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.

•Peace River Winter Art Festival: Outdoor art show. Laishley Park, Nesbit St & E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 9a-4p. 941-639-8810.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Luminous Colors concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

•SCD + enSRQ: Sarasota Contemporary Dance & Ensemble New SRQ performance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.

•Spirit of the Gulf Chorus: Winter concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. 844-704-7464. 

December 5 MONDAY

•Home for the Holidays: Voices of Naples holiday concert. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Dr, Naples. 7p. Free. 455-2582. 

•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & Workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free. 254-9999.

December 6 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.

•Christmas Carol Sing: Public sing-alongs. First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second St, Ft Myers. 3 & 7p. Free. 334-2261.

•Early Birding Walks: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.

December 7 WEDNESDAY

•Al Ernst: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 3-7p. Free. 247-1977.

•John ‘Dr Dirty’ Valby: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Seasonal Gifts concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

December 8 THURSDAY

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Art Reception & Talk:  Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Discoveries After Dusk: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. Live music 5-7p. 4-8p. 348-9151.

•FGCU Piano Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•For King & Country - A Drummer Boy Christmas: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849. 

•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•ISMO: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•John Tesh: Jazzy Swingin’ Chrismas concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.  

•Mr Showtime: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Sandi Patty Christmas: Holiday concert. The Village Church at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Seasonal Gifts concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Spectacular Sounds of the Season: Voices of Naples holiday concert. Chapel by the Sea, 100 Chapel St, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. Free. 455-2582. 

December 9 FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802. 

•Brews for the Birds & Bees: Live music, carft beers, food trucks, fundraiser. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5-8p. 992-2591.

•David Morin - Elvis Holiday Concert: Concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•Funny Shorts Live: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Home for the Holidays: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•ISMO: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Mr Showtime: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Naples Philharmonic: Ehnes Plays Beethoven Violin Concerto. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Rockin’ Blue Christmas: Concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Seasonal Gifts concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Seth Glier: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Sheena Brook: Live Music. Coldwater Oyster Market, 5611 Six Mile Commercial Ct, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 220-5918.

•The Fab Four: Beatles tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

•The Frank Bang 3: Blues band, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues band opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 4-10p. 693-7111.

•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.

December 10 SATURDAY

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Colt Ford: Country music concert, Josh Mirenda opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•David Morin - Elvis Holiday Concert: Concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 7p. 772-5862.

•Fandom Fest: Celebration of geek & pop culture. Live entertainment, cosplay costume contest, gaming, games & activities for preschool-adult. Ft Myers Library outdoor Plaza, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 12-4p. Free. 479-4636.

•Home for the Holidays: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•ISMO: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Mr Showtime: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•Music in the Garden: Jamaz. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•Naples Philharmonic:  Ehnes Plays Beethoven Violin Concerto. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Reading & Book Signing: Adventure of Marco the Cat. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 642-1440.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Seasonal Gifts concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p p. 941-953-3434.

•The Nutcracker: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 3 & 8p. 277-1700.

December 11 SUNDAY

•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Christmas concert. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-4p. Free. 405-3320.

•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - Peace on Earth. Church of Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-387-4900.

•David Morin - Elvis Holiday Concert: Concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Messiah & More concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 5:30p. Free. 560-9512.

•Holiday Pops: SWFL Symphony concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 4p. 418-1500.

•Home for the Holidays: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2p. 888-966-3352.

•Jeff Allen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 5p. 389-6901.

•Lee County Community Band: Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 454-6430.

•Rock the Stage Fest - Finals: Music competition concert fundraiser . Shoot to Thrill, KISS Alve, The Patina Turners, Bargain Bin Herioes, Roxx Revolt & the Velvets, School of Rock Fort Myers House Band. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-9p. 939-2787.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Seasonal Gifts concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.

December 12 MONDAY

•Holiday Harmony: The Venice Chorale concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Ter, Marco Island. 7p. Free. 777-0416.

•Naples Philharmonic: Ax Plays Beethoven. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•SWFL Symphony Holiday Pops: Concert. The Village Church at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

December 13 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.

•Handel’s Messiah: Voices of Naples holiday concert. St Leo’s Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 455-2582. 

•Holiday Pops: SWFL Symphony concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 418-1500.

•Naples Philharmonic: Ax Plays Beethoven. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w The Reckless Saints. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

December 14 WEDNESDAY

•Carmen Morales: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Laugh-In Line Up: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Lecture: Florida Trails. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 275-3435.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Shark Research. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.

•Naples Philharmonic:  Ax Plays Beethoven. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Wendell Brunious: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8:30p. 597-1900.

December 15 THURSDAY

•A Tuna Christmas: Play. The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 7:30p. 323-5533.

•Andy Forrester: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 833-918-1512.

•Darren Knight: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Holiday Pops: Naples Phil concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Jazz at MACC - Swinging Holidays: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Michael D’Amore - Classic Christmas: Concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

December 16 FRIDAY

•A Tuna Christmas: Play. The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 7:30p. 323-5533.

•Andy Forrester: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Darren Knight: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Ditchfield Family Christmas: Concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Downtown Fort Myers Blues Festival: Outdoor music & food festival. Centennial Park, 1400 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 4-10p. Free. 941-487-8061.

•Holiday Pops: Naples Phil concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Holiday Science Spectacular: Humor & science. Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 6p. 213-3058. 

December 17 SATURDAY

•A Tuna Christmas: Play. The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 2 & 7:30p. 323-5533.

•Andy Forrester: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•blink-180 Deux: Blink 182 tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Darren Knight: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Downtown Fort Myers Blues Festival: Outdoor music & food festival. Centennial Park, 1400 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 11a4-10p. Free. 941-487-8061. 

•Fine Arts Outdoor Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Points Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.

•Holiday Pops: Naples Phil concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Rebekah Pulley & The Reluctant Prophets: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•The Nutcracker: Gulfshore Ballet. The Village Church at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

December 18 SUNDAY

•A Classical Holiday: Punta Gorda Symphony concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 2 & 7:30p. 941-205-5996.

•A Tuna Christmas: Play. The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 2 & 7:30p. 323-5533.

•An Enchanted Evening with Barbra starring Sharon Owens: Barbra Streisand tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Darren Knight: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.

•Downtown Fort Myers Blues Festival: Outdoor music & food festival. Centennial Park, 1400 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 941-487-8061.

•Fine Arts Outdoor Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Holiday Pops: Naples Phil concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Larry Venturino: Comedy. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7 & 9:30p. 642-7270.

•Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Jazz Band: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Wind Quintet & Trio concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.

•SWFL Concert Band: A Florida Family Christmas. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.

•The Joni Project: Joni Mitchell tribute concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

December 19 MONDAY

•An Enchanted Evening with Barbra starring Sharon Owens: Barbra Streisand tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

December 21 WEDNESDAY

•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Sarasota Orchestra: The French Influencers concert. Sarasota Opera House. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

December 22 THURSDAY

•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•David Earl Reed: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

December 23 FRIDAY

•Bob Zany: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•David Earl Reed: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

December 24 SATURDAY

•David Earl Reed: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

December 26 MONDAY

•J Chris Newberg: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

December 27 TUESDAY

•J Chris Newberg: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

December 28 WEDNESDAY

•J Chris Newberg: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

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December 29 THURSDAY

•Sean Lynch: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•The Sounds of Soul - Motown & Beyond!: Motown tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Vicki Barbolak: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

December 30 FRIDAY

•Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Circus & music. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849. 

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Sean Lynch: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•The Atlantic City Blues Brothers: Tribute concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•The Sounds of Soul - Motown & Beyond!: Motown tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Vicki Barbolak: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

December 31 SATURDAY

•Adriana McDonald: Live music. Eight-Foot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646. 

•Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Circus & music. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 481-4849. 

•Coconut Point New Year’s Eve Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall parking lot, 23130 Fashion Dr, Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

•Downtown Countdown: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6p-12:30a. Free. 313-5129.

•New Year’s Eve Celebration: Live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. rsvp. 333-1933.

•New Year’s Eve Gala: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 275-8487.

•New Year’s Eve Show: Concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30. 941-255-1022.

•Sean Lynch: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•The Baby Boomer Comedy Show: Clean stand-up comedy. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•The Sounds of Soul - Motown & Beyond!: Motown tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Vicki Barbolak: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

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theater

•37 Postcards: Nov 4-6. Marco Presbyterian Church, 875 W Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. 394-0080.

•A Chorus Line: thru Nov 12. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•A Christmas Carol - The Musical: Nov 23-Dec 18. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•A Christmas Carol: Dec 2-19. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•A Tuna Christmas: Dec 15-18. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None: Dec 2-18. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•An Enemy of the People: Nov 18-20. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.

•Apartment 3A: thru Nov 13. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Blithe Spirit: Nov 3-6 & 10-13. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•Cabaret: Nov 16-Dec 31. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Christmas in Patadise: Dec 9-18. The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #35, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids: Nov 3-5. Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Freud’s Last Session: Dec 13-Jan 15. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Grace for President: thru Nov 12, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•Guys and Dolls: thru Nov 20. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505

•Ha! Ha! Ho! The Holiday Show: Nov 10-Dec 25. Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Hadestown: Dec 27-Jan 1. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Hamlet P.O.V.: One-woman show. Nov 18-Dec 20. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Home for the Holidays: Dec 9-11. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help: thru Nov 13. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Nov 18-Dec 30. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Jekyll & Hyde - the Musical: thru Nov 13. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 284-5214.

•Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity: Nov 30-Dec 23. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505

•Miracle on 34th Steet - Live Musical Radio Play: Dec 1-11. The Players Centre. The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S Tamiami Tr, #1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.

•Murder at the Howard Johnson’s: thru Nov 20. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•Newsies Jr: Dec 10-12. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Not Now, Darling: thru Nov 5. Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Nutcracker’s Final Curtain: Nov 18-Dec 24 Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Other Desert Cities: Nov 25-Dec 18. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192. 

•Pippin: Nov 10-20. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Sailor Circus - Holiday Show: Dec 28-31. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Santa Claus - The Musical: Nov 29-Dec 24, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•Snowbird Follies: Dec 3-18. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•Sound of Music: Dec 9-24. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Southern Comforts: Nov 30-Dec 23. The Naples Players. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Steel Magnolias: Nov 12-Dec 11 (previews Nov 10 & 11). Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Musical: Dec 11 & 12, 14-18. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•The Burdens: thru Dec 4. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.

•The Butler Did It: Nov 4-13. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•The Fantasticks: Nov 30-Dec 18. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270. 

•The Lady with All the Answers: Nov 29-Dec 18. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•The Parking Lot: Dec 8-11 & 15-18. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239. 

•The Thanksgiving Play: Nov 4-20 (preview Nov 2 & 3). Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Two for Flinchin’: Dec 28-Mar 26 Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water is Running: Nov 30-Dec 18. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.

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art galleries

•Aldo Castillo Gallery: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 312-375-8887.

•Aldo Castillo Gallery: 1634 5th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sun 11a-7p. Free. 312-375-8887.

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Nov 4-26: Feedback Loop - Anne Stagg & Laura Tanner; Nov 4-26: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc; Dec 1-31: Not On My Walls; Dec 2-31: Small Works Off the Walls. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

•Another Time: Temporarily Closed. 1414 Dean St, Ft Myers. 672-4607.

•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. Dec 8-Jan 21: Alexandra Hammond, Jason Hackenwerth, Black & White. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-365-2032.

•Arts for ACT Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. 337-5050.

•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru Jan 8: Recent Acquisitions; thru Jan 8: Ran Hwang - Becoming Again; thru Feb: Envisioning Evil - The Nazi Drawings by Mauricio Lasansky; thru Jul: Florida Contemporary; Dec 17-Oct 2023: Naples Collects, ongoing: Chihuly Collection; Magritte - Reflections of Another World, Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest. Tue-Sat 1-a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

•Behind the Buddha Artists’ Studios: 9290 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10a-4p, Wed 10a-9p, Sat 1-4p. Free. 691-3225.

•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery:  Temporarily Closed. 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Sun & Mon 10a-5p, Tue-Sat 10a-7p. Free. 283-1335.

•BIG ARTS: Temporarily Closed. 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 9a-4p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Dec 10: The Exquisite Moving Corpse. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313.

•Bokeelia Art Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Opens Dec 1. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 738-5280.

•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Nov 4-22: Tiny Art; Dec 2-22: Toyland. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 574-0802.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. thru Nov 6: Florida Life. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Mon-Th 11a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Nov 4-29: Noteworthy; Nov 4-29: Hindsight - Mary Parkman; Nov 11-Dec 20: Black & White; Dec 9-Jan 17: Summer Solitude - Andy Owen & Chanda Jamieson. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.

•Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dec 9-Jan 17: Figuratively Speaking. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.

•Clip Joint Barber Shop & Art Gallery: 7431 College Pkwy, unit 120, rm 136, Ft Myers. Mon & Wed-Sat 10a-8p. Free. 281-8180.

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 695-2428.

•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. Free. 486-0811.

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Nov 9-Dec 28: Art Council SWFL. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Reopens Nov 9. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073. 

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Nov 16-Dec 27: Art Council of SWFL. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 12-6p. Free. 436-3530. 

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Inside Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Nov 4-27: Dominick Tascher; Dec 2-31: Stephen Blancett. Wed-Sun 10a-3p. Free. 590-8645.

•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. Free. 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. Free. 777-3283

•Englewood Art Center:  Ringling College of Art & Design Galleries, 350 S. McCall Rd, Englewood. Selby Gallery– Nov 7-Dec 9: War Paint – Profiles of Courage. Smith Gallery– Nov 11-Dec 14: Merchandising, Marketing, Fashions from 1960’s to Present. Stulberg Gallery– Nov 7-Dec 9: Illest of Ill - Dragon’s Horde. Thompson Gallery & Skylight Gallery– Lee Mayer - Lost Summer; Tue 9a-9p & Wed-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 941-474-5548. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 941-359-7563.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–  thru Nov 17: Citrus Flux; Dec 9-16: Senior Projects. Wasmer Gallery in Arts Complex, ArtLab in Library. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center: 525 Kumquat Cr, Sarasota. Nov 12-Dec 23: Reflection. Mon & Tue 5-7p & by appt. Free. 941-894-6469.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Temporary 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. Free. 403-7787.

•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10:30a-5:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 6-10p. Free. 461-7245.

•Guess-Fisher Gallery: Crayton Cove, 810 12th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 11a-5p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. Free. 403-8393.

•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Daily 11a-8p. Free. 540-5789.

•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-4p. Free. 261-2637.

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Opens Oct 3. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p. Free. 395-0027.

•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 263-6640.

•Island Conclave: Temporarily Closed. 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. 282-8488.

•Island Visions: Temporarily Closed. 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 282-0452.

•LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center: 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. Free. 863-843-2929

•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: Temporarily Closed. 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 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. thru Nov 22: Abstraction; Nov 28-Dec 1: Festival of Trees; Dec 5-Jan 3: Clay Guild - Viva la Ceramica. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Method & Concept: Temporarily Closed.  26 10th St. S, Naples. 529-2633.

•Naples Art Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Nov: Transitions - Lou & Valerie Cristo. By appt. 821-1061.

•Naples Art: 585 Park St, Naples. Nov 12-Feb 12: MC Escher - Reality & Illusion; Mar 4-Jun 11: Miradas de Mujeres - Isabelle de Borchgrave & the World of Frida Kahlo. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Nov 16- : Amy D’Amico; Feb: Stephen Coyle. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.

•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: Magnolia Square, 5934 Premier Way, #2100, Naples. Ongoing: Hunt Slonem - Above & Beyond. Thu-Sat 11a-5p. 261-4300.

•Rene Miville Gallery: Temporarily Closed. Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. 333-3130.

•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Temporarily Closed.  2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.

•Sanibel Community House: Temporarily Closed.  2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 472-2155.

•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. thru Nov: Xaviera Simmons; thru Jan 15: Moving Images by Janet Biggs & Peter Campus; thru Feb 5: Steven & William Ladd. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.

•Sarasota Orchestra Harmony Gallery: Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Dec 12: Jim Stewart; Dec 16-Jan 23: Claire Desjardins. Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p. Free. 941-953-3434.

•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. Free. 649-6255.

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Grand Atrium— Nov 4-22: Shivoo Shivoo. Capital Gallery— Nov 4-24: The Binary Perception of Venus. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. Free. 337-1933.

•Sweet Art Gallery: 2100-A Trade Center Way, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat by appt. Free. 597-2110.

•The Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Feb 12: Highlights from Kaplan Collection of Photography; thru Jan 22: A Decade of Collecting; Nov 12-May 28: Gods & Lovers - Paintings & Sculpture from India; Dec 17-Mar 26: June Clark - Harlem Quilt; thru Jan 2024: As long as there is sun, as long as there is light. Circus Museum– thru Nov 27: Queens of the Air and Empresses of the Arena. Bayfront Gardens. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.   

•Tammra Sigler Studio: 5760 Shirley St, # 11, Naples. By appt. 821-1017.   

•Timeless: Temporarily Closed. 2218 First St, Ft Myers. 332-8463. 

•Tower Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. 340-6467.

•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. thru Nov 24: Imagine That!Tue-Sat 10a-3p. Free. 415-5667.

•Union Artists Studios: Alliance of the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & by appt. Free. 980-1394.

•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Nov 3: Members Show; Nov 11-Dec 1: Inspired; Dec 16-Jan 5: Funk It Up. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. thru Nov 12: Florida’s Watercolor Society; thru Nov 27: Color; Nov 15-Dec 20: Holidays in the Hall; Nov 30-Dec 30: Off the Wall. Mon & Fri 9a-4p, Tue-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 2340 Periwinkle Way, #G1, Sanibel. 472-3386.

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attractions

•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. 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.

•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum: Temporarily Closed. 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 395-2233.

•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Tue & Thu 10a-1p. Guided tours. 332-4942.

•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Nov 22-Mar 18 Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.

•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. rsvp 337-9505

•Butterfly Estates: 1815 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sun 10a-3p. 690-2359.

•Calusa Heritage Trail: Temporarily Closed. Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. 283-2062.

•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes & haunted Walks select nites 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Holiday Lights Dec 9-23 & 26-30. 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. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p. Closed Sep 10-16. 514-0084.

•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. thru Jan 21: From the Great Lakes to the Sunshine State - Exploring the History of U.S. 41. 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. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-1p. 348-9151.

•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks & hospital tours, presentations 11a daily. Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.

•CROW: Temporarily Closed.  Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 472-3644.

•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge:  Temporarily Closed.  1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 472-1100.

•ECHO Global Farm & Research Center: 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. Farm tours Tue-Fri 9:30a & 1:30p, Sat 9:30a. Technology Village tours: Tue-Sat 9:30a. Tue-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9a-3p. 543-3246.

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a; Garden tour by appt; Yoga in the Moonlight Garden Wed 10a; piano concert every other Wed 9:30a. Holiday Nights Celebration Nov 25-Jan 1 (not Dec 24 & 25) 5:30-9p. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.

•Estero Historic Cottage Museum: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.

•Historic Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Temporarily Closed.  Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. 261-8164.

•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Ongoing exhibit: Caught on Film - Wartime Photography of Ken Regele. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.

•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. thru Mar 31 : Tutankhamun - Return of the King. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. thru Nov 12: Roots of Immokalee. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru Jan 29: Art of the Dig – Wells Sawyer’s watercolors. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. thru Dec 4: The Orchid Show 2022 - Capturing the Perfect Shot. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. thru Sep 2023: Seeing the Invisible. Daily 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731

•Mound House: Temporarily Closed.  451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 765-0865.

•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. thru Jan 28: Gearheads in the Glades Legendary Gladesmen. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008. 

•Museum of the Islands:  Temporarily Closed. 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. 283-1525.

•Naples Botanical Garden:  4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions– thru Jan 29: La Calavera Catrina. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Nov 25-Jan 1: Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum:  Temporarily Closed.  1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 262-6525.

•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.

•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: Temporarily Closed. 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. 543-1130.

•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: Temporarily Closed. 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. 765-8101.

•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.

•Randell Research Center: Temporarily Closed. 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail. 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. thru Jan 27: Natural Selections Paintings. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak tours. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Nature Center: Temporarily Closed.  3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 472-2329.

•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: Temporarily Closed.  1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 472-1932.

•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: Temporarily Closed. 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 

•Shangri-La Springs: Temporarily Closed.  27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 949-0749.

•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.

•STEMLab: Miromar Outlets, 10901 Corkscrew Rd, #192, Estero. Educational science shows & activities, interactive exhibits inspired by the IMAG History & Science Center. Live science shows Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun 1:30p; live animal show Tue & Thu 1:30p. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. Free. 948-3766. 

•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.

•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita  Springs.  Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings, Marc Harris Wildlife photography gallery. Daily 10a-4p. 992-2591

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parks

•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Temporarily Closed.  Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibele. 472-1932.

•Bonita Beach Park: Temporarily Closed. 27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs. 533-7444.

•Bowditch Point Regional Park: Temporarily Closed. 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 463-3764.

•Bunche Beach: Temporarily Closed.  18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. 707-6794.

•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: Temporarily Closed.  18500 North River Rd, Alva. 693-2690.

•Collier-Seminole State Park: Temporarily Closed.  US 41, S Naples. Free. 394-3397.

•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: Temporarily Closed.  11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. 597-6196.

•Estero Park: Temporarily Closed.  9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 248-1609.

•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.

•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Free. 574-0804.

•Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Free. 693-2690.

•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Free. 992-0311.

•Lakes Regional Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 533-7575.

•Lovers Key State Park:  Temporarily Closed. 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. 463-4588.

•Lynn Hall Park: Temporarily Closed. 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 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. 707-3015.

•Myakka River State Park: Temporarily Closed. 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. 941-361-6511.

•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 261-4290.

•North Collier Regional Park: Temporarily Closed. 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks daily 9:30a. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.

•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Free. 369-1521.

•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: Temporarily Closed.  16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. 432-2154.

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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: Temporarily Closed. 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 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 Regional: 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 Goldn 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 Regional: Temporarily Closed. 2450 First St, Ft Myers. 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 Community: Temporarily Closed. 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. . 941-964-2488

•Lakes Regional: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Temporarily Closed. 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 Myrs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.

•Northwest Regional: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.

•Pine Island: Temporarily Closed. 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. 533-4350.

•Riverdale: Temporarily Closed. 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Temporarily Closed. 533-4370.

•Sanibel: Temporarily Closed. 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p & Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9a-5p. 472-2483.

•South County Regional: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.

•South Regional: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.

•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.

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live music & comedy

•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites, Sun 3-6p & Wed 8-11p Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band free. 693-7111.

•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.

•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Live music Wed-Sat 7-10p; Marty Stokes Band select Sun 1:30-5:30p. 549-3000.

•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.

•Coldwater Oyster Market: 5611 Six Mile Commercial Ct, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free. 220-5918.

•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select sat nites 5-8p. Free. 337-7646. 

•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Thu 6:30-9:30p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.

•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Wed nites Nov 2-Jan 1: Frank Sinatra Tribute. Free. 314-3723.

•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. Free. 271-2255.

•Naples Beach Brewery: 4120 Enterprise Ave, #116, Naples. Live music: Thu 7-9p Bill Beck, Fri 6-9p Acoustic Road. Free. 304-8795.

•Nauti Parrot Oasis: 17200 Tamiami Tr S, Ft Myers. Live music Mon-Thu 5-9p, Fri & Sat 1-5p & 7-10p, Sun 12-4p & 5-9p. Free. 208-2340.

•Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut: 3448 Marinatown Ln, N Ft Myers. Live music Mon-Fri 4:30-8:30p, Sat 1-5p & 7-10p, Sun 12:30-4:30p & 5-9p. Free. 208-2340.

•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sun & select Tue & Wed nites. 540-7867.

•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Tue: Open jam; live music select Fri & Sat nites. 540-7867.

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 1st Sun: BBQ & Bluegrass 4-7p; 1st & 3rd Thu: jazz jam 6-9p; 2nd Thu: Irish jam 6-9p; Sat: Jeff Lyons 1-5p. Free. 603-6535.

•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225. 

•Riptide Brewing: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat nites 7-10p. Free. 228-6533. 

•Riptide Brewing: 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs. Live music Fri & Sat 7-10p. Free. 949-9945. 

•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: Goodlette Corners, 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.    

•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. Open mic Sun 8:30p-12:30a; 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.

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