what goes on
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
July-August
Ray Cerbone performs on July 14
at the Tribby Arts Center at
Shell Point retirement community
in Fort Myers.
Circus Arts Conservatory presents Summer Circus Spectacular thru August 13 in the Historic Asolo Theatre at The Ringling in Sarasota.
Broadway Palm in Fort Myers
presents The Wizard of Oz,
July 1-August 13.
Joanna Conner performs on July 21
at the Buckingham Blues Bar
in Fort Myers.
July
July 1 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.
•Broadway & Beyond: Cabaret w Natalie Brouwer & Matt Michael. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.
•Dear Edwina Jr: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.
•Disney’s Newsies Jr: CFAB Youth Theatre. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
•Samuel Comroe: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Sloan: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
July 2 SATURDAY
•Broadway & Beyond: Cabaret w Natalie Brouwer & Matt Michael. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.
•Dear Edwina Jr: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 6:30p. 434-7340.
•Disney’s Newsies Jr: CFAB Youth Theatre. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Beerfest. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Green Buddha: Reggae band. South Street City Oven & Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Independence Day Celebration: Reading of Declaration of Independence, watermelon. Estero Historical Society Museum, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 10a. Free. 272-1911.
•Open Mic Bonita!: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Samuel Comroe: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Sloan: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Tasting the Tropics: Tours, demos, activities, tastings tropical fruits. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-2p. 643-7275.
July 3 SUNDAY
•BBQ & Bluegrass: Bluegrass Trailblazers. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
•Broadway & Beyond: Cabaret w Natalie Brouwer & Matt Michael. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 2p. 800-3292.
•Cruzan Vibes: Reggae & Soca band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Dear Edwina Jr: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2p. 434-7340.
•Disney’s Newsies Jr: CFAB Youth Theatre. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Samuel Comroe: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
July 4 MONDAY
•4th of July All-American Cookout: Buffet dinner, open bar, games, activities, fireworks. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 5:30-9:30p. 941-366-5731.
•4th of July Bash: The Freecoasters. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 333-1933.
•4th of July Celebration: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-2p. Free admission. 643-7275.
•4th of July Parade & Fireworks: Parade down Estero Blvd to Times Square 10-11a, fireworks over Times Square 9p. Ft Myers Beach. 6-10p. 948-3766.
•Danny Sinoff Trio: Jazz piano - Bobby Darin Songbook. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.
•Freedom Fest: Live music, kids zone, fireworks. Along Hendry St btwn Bay St & Edwards Dr, downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p, fireworks 9:30p. Free.
•Red, White & Boom: Independence Day Celebration. Live music, kids entertainment, fireworks. Cape Coral Bridge, Cape Coral. Trollies available. 5-10p. Free, VIP tix available. 948-3766.
July 5 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
July 6 WEDNESDAY
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sunset Stroll: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
July 6 THURSDAY
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Buckcherry: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
•Naples Big Band: Entertainers 60s-70s indoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.
•Passerine: Americana Community Music Association concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point retirement community, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Paul Farahvar: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
July 8 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Darrell Hammond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Mango Days: Fruit-themed activities & crafts. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
•Paul Farahvar: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Staged Reading: Theatre. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
July 9 SATURDAY
•Darrell Hammond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Garden Talk - Edison’s Bamboo: Demos, presentations, sale. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. 334-7419.
•Mango Days: Fruit-themed activities & crafts. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.
•Paul Farahvar: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Stage 2 Improv - Backyard BBQ: Improve comedy. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 8p. 434-7340.
July 10 SUNDAY
•Darrell Hammond: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Nostaljah: Reggae band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
July 11 MONDAY
•Danny Sinoff Trio: Jazz piano – Sinatra Capitol Years. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.
July 12 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Early Birding Walks: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Hans Kim: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
•Lecture: Florida Pirates - Fact & Fiction. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Presentation: Rancho Reality - Latino History at The Mound House. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Reception 5:30p, lecture 6p. Register. 765-0865.
July 13 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Hans Kim: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
July 14 THURSDAY
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Drew Thomas: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Exhibition Reception: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4:30-6p. Free. 642-1440.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Jazz jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Roy Schneider, Kim Mayfield, Ray Cerbone: Americana Community Music Association concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point retirement community, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Stand Up or Get Dragged Down - Open Mic Cabaret: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
July 15 FRIDAY
•Beach Clean-Up: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 8:30a. Register. 765-0865.
•Drew Thomas: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Gary Owen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.
•RC Smith: Comedian. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.
•Ryan Montgomery: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Songwriter’s Round: Sheena Brook, Slim Gillian. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Trap: Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
July 16 SATURDAY
•Americana Community Music Association: Nate Currin, John Butler concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Drew Thomas: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Gary Owen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker Charley Valera. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Points Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885..
•MangoMania: Food fest, recipe & eating contests, tastings, live music, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, educational, presentations, plant sale. Our lady of Miraculous Medla Church, 12175 Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia. 9a-4p. Free. 283-0888.
•RC Smith: Comedian. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.
•Take Flight Family Day: Crafts & activities that celebrate flight. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 10a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Trap: Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 2 & 8p. 218-0481.
July 17 SUNDAY
•Cruzan Vibes: Reggae & Soca band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Gary Owen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Ted Nugent: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
July 18 MONDAY
•Danny Sinoff Trio: Jazz piano – An Evening of Ellington. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.
July 19 TUESDAY
•Jiaoying Summers: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
July 20 WEDNESDAY
•Jiaoying Summers: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
July 21 THURSDAY
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Joanna Conner: Blues band Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Ken Miller: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lavar Walker: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: See You Later Alligator - Poachers, Promoters & Protectors of the Everglades’ Keystone Species. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Naples Big Band: Swing Street at the Hop Dance Party. Indoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.
•The Little Fools: Americana Community Music Association concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point retirement community, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
July 22 FRIDAY
•Cannan Smith: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Ken Miller: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lavar Walker: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
July 23 SATURDAY
•A Night at the Tony’s: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Frank Foster: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Ken Miller: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
•Lavar Walker: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Meet Artist Christy Noonan: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9-10:30a. 643-7275.
July 24 SUNDAY
•Ben Allen Band: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•InkMyers Tattoo Convention: Tattoo artists, tattoo competition, body piercers, seminars, classes, vendors, fashion show, face painting & temp tattoos for kids. Crowne Plaza, Hotel 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 785-6636.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Lavar Walker: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Nostaljah: Reggae band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
July 25 MONDAY
•Night Walk: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8p. Register. 348-9151.
•Danny Sinoff Trio: Jazz piano – Nat King Cole Songbook. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.
July 26 TUESDAY
•Conservation Café - Birds & Coffee: South Seas Cottage, Newton Beach Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 8:30a. Register. 765-0865.
•Exceptional Night: For families w kids w physical and neurological challenges. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. Register. 514-0084.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
July 27 WEDNESDAY
•Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Band w LA Guns & Faster Pussycat: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Jay Moreno & Mark Viera: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
July 28 THURSDAY
•Brian Smalley: Americana Community Music Association concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point retirement community, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
•Mike Rivera: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Pinky Patel: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
July 29 FRIDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Mike Rivera: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
•Pinky Patel: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Seussical - The Musical: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.
•Thornton Wilder’s Our Town: Theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
July 30 SATURDAY
•Americana Community Music Association: Keith Rea, Bill Burkert concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9-10:30p. 691-4069.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Beerfest. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Mike Rivera: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Philadelphia Plowden: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Pinky Patel: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 3p. 389-6901.
•Seussical - The Musical: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 6:30p. 434-7340.
•Steely Dan: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•The Frank Bang 5: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Thornton Wilder’s Our Town: Theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
July 31 SUNDAY
•Cruzan Vibes: Reggae & Soca band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers.12. 768-4210.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Philadelphia Plowden: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Pinky Patel: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 3p. 389-6901.
•Seussical - The Musical: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2p. 434-7340.
•Thornton Wilder’s Our Town: Theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.
August
August 1 MONDAY
• Night Walk: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8p. Register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
August 2 TUESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Gregg Hahn: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
August 3 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Gregg Hahn: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 4 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Julie Scoggins: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Naples Big Band: Swing Street Rockin Beach Party indoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.
•Open Mic Bonita!: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Tom Cotter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
August 5 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 337-5050.
•BBQ & Bluegrass: Bluegrass Trailblazers. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Julie Scoggins: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
•Something Rotten! Teen: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.
•Tom Cotter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
August 6 SATURDAY
•Americana Community Music Association: Dana Cooper, Houseboat Jim Visone concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Julie Scoggins: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
•Something Rotten! Teen: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 6:30p. 434-7340.
•Tom Cotter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
August 7 SUNDAY
•Cruzan Vibes: Reggae & Soca band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Something Rotten! Teen: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2p. 434-7340.
•Tom Cotter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
August 9 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Lecture: Swamp Angels - History of Mosquitoes & Mosquito Control. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Presentation: Creatures of The Mound House - Birds to Bugs. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Reception 5:30p, lecture 6p. Register. 765-0865.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
August 10 WEDNESDAY
•Matt Bergman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sunset Stroll: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
August 11 THURSDAY
•Night Walk: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8p. Register. 348-9151.
•Casey Frey: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Gabe Kea: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
August 12 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Casey Frey: Off the Hook Comedy Cl:ub, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Compton & Bennett – A Cracker at the Ritz: Musical comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30. 495-8989.
•Gabe Kea: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Morning Boardwalk Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 348-9151.
August 13 SATURDAY
•Casey Frey: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Gabe Kea: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Garden Talk: Demos, presentations, sale. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. 334-7419.
•Meet Artist Christy Noonan: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9-10:30a. 643-7275.
August 14 SUNDAY
•Casey Frey: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Nostaljah: Reggae band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 16 TUESDAY
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
•Darren Carter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
August 17 WEDNESDAY
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 18 THURSDAY
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Darren Carter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Dierks Bentley: Concert w Ashley McBryde. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Lecture: Totch Brown - Teller of Tales in the Ten Thousand Islands. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Lowell Sanders: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
August 19 FRIDAY
•Beach Clean-Up: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 8:30a. Register. 765-0865.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
•Lowell Sanders: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Michael Yo: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:45 & 8:45p. 389-6901.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.
•Singer-Songwriter Competition: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
August 20 SATURDAY
•Albert Castiglia: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker Mary Lou Williams. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Points Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885..
•Lowell Sanders: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Michael Yo: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Symphonic Rocks: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Waste Not, Want Not: Food dehydrating demos & food samples. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.
August 21 SUNDAY
•Cruzan Vibes: Reggae & Soca band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•MichaelYo: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 23 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walks: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Exceptional Night: For families w kids w physical and neurological challenges. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. Register. 514-0084.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Sarah Hester Ross: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
August 24 WEDNESDAY
•Fashion Night at the Museum: For families & kids dress up, creste handbags, walk runway. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Kids 5-8. 5:30-7:30p. Register. 514-0084.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Jerry Halliday: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. 765-0865.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 25 THURSDAY
•Allison Weber: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.
•Dusty Slay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
August 26 FRIDAY
•Allison Weber: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Dusty Slay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Untold Stories Tour: Guided tour. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
August 27 SATURDAY
•Allison Weber: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Dusty Slay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Beerfest. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Latino History Tour: Guided tour outside. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. 765-0865.
August 28 SUNDAY
•Dusty Slay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.
•Nostaljah: Reggae band. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 30 TUESDAY
•Conservation Café - Birds & Coffee: South Seas Cottage, Newton Beach Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 8:30a. Register. 765-0865.
August 31 WEDNESDAY
•Jon ‘Polar Bear’ Gonzalez: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
ongoing
theater
•Art: Jul 22-Aug 7. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Dear Edwina Jr: Jul 1-3. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Disney’s Newsies Jr: Jul 1-3. Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Fairview: Aug 5-20. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Godspell Jr: Aug 4-7. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Lady Killer: thru Sep 11: Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Rent: Aug 6-14. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Seussical - The Musical: Jul 29-31. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Something Rotten: thru Jul 24. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Something Rotten! Teen: Aug 5-7. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Summer Circus Spectacular: thru Aug 13. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.
•The Birds - A Parody: thru Jul 2. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•The Fantasticks: Jul 19-24. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Wizard of Oz: Jul 1-Aug 13. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Thornton Wilder’s Our Town: Jul 29-31. Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Trap: Jul 15 & 16. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
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. Jul 1-31: Members exhibition; Aug 5-28: Colonial Contours - Martha De la Cruz & Dimithry Victor. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.
•Another Time: 1414 Dean St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. Free. 672-4607.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•ArtBeat Studios: 1400 Colonial Blvd, #35, Fort Myers. Wed & Sun 11a-5p. Free. 225-9770.
•Artsemble Underground Gallery & Art Lounge: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, #151, Ft Myers. Thru Aug 6: Faces & Places. Fri & Sat 3-8p. Free. 248-9063.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Aug 26: Faces & Places. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-365-2032.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Jul 1-Aug 1: Doug Smithwick. Mon-Sun 11a-4:30p, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fri 11a-10p. Free. 337-5050.
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jul 17: Florida Contemporary; thru Jul 24: Pam Langobardi - Ocean Gleaming; thru Jul 24: Another World - The Transcendental Painting Group; thru Jul 24: Invisible Thread; thru Jul 24: Annual Student exhibition; thru Sep 25: True Likeness; thru Jan 8: Recent Acquisitions - 2019-Present; ongoing: Chihuly Collection; Magritte - Reflections of Another world, Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest. Tue-Sat 1-a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Sun & Mon 10a-5p, Tue-Sat 10a-7p. Free. 283-1335.
•Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Thru Aug 5. Sun & Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 10a-7p. Starry Night Pavilion, East District, University Town Center, 195 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota. Reserve. 800-441-0819.
•BIG ARTS: Thru Jul 23: FSW Fine Arts Students. 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 Jul 23: Rauschenberg - From the Collections of Friends. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313.
•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 738-5280.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Thru Jul 28: On My Walk Today. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 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. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.
•Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.
•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. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 12-6p. Free. 436-3530.
•Creason’s Fine Art Gallery: 331 5th Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 10a-10p. Free. 949-3073.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Inside Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 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.
•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S. McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue 9a-9p & Wed-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 941-474-5548.
•Estero Art League: Estero Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Rd, Estero. 489-5216.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery – Aug 26-Sep 29: Nexus –- FGCU Art Faculty show. Wasmer Gallery in Arts Complex. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Main Gallery– thru Oct 14: Summer Show. Studio 2 Gallery– thru Oct 14: Summer show. Wed & Thu 9a-12p. Free. 463-3909.
•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.
•Island Conclave: 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. Free. 282-8488.
•Island Visions: 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 282-0452.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 283-6453.
•Marc Harris Wildlife Photography Gallery: In Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Daily 9a-5p. 283-3354.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jul 5: Mara Darrow; Aug 9-Oct 5: Palettes - Warm, Cool, Complementary Colors; Aug 9-Sep 7: Terry Carter. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru Nov 1: Gallery Group Show. By appt. 821-1061.
•Naples Art: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Jul 17: Toulouse-Lautrec - Master of the Belle Epoque; Aug 6-Oct 30: Selections from William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. 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.
•Ringling College of Art + Design Galleries: Basch Gallery (Academic Center, 2363 Old Bradenton Rd; Cooley Photo Center (Student Center, 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota); Crossley Gallery (2698 Bradenton Rd, Sarasota); Madeby Gallery (Student Center, 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota; Selby Foundations Gallery (Atrium, 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota); Smith Gallery (Academic Center, 2363 Old Bradenton Rd; Stulberg Gallery (Basch Visual Arts Center, 1188 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Sarasota); Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota)— thru Aug 12: Valetta. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 941-359-7563.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Exhibits at Sanibel Community House: Meetings 3rd Thu at Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Nov: Xaviera Simmons. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-10p. Free. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Grand Atrium— Jul 1-29: Age of Titans; Aug 5-26: Imagine - Artsemble Underground. Capital Gallery— Jul 7-29: Pythonesque; Aug 5-26: Moon-Womb-Bloom - Juli Congress. Mon-Fri 9a. 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 Oct 23: Works on paper from Ringling Collection of Modern & Contemporary Art; thru Jul 3: Ya Levy La’ford - American/Roots; thru Aug 13: As long as there is sun, as long as there is light; thru Aug 21: Eleanor Merritt; thru Aug 28: Metadata - Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century.; thru Sep 25: Ballroom Florida - Deco & Desire in Japan’s Jazz Age; thru Sep 25: Marvelous Marbling of Matsui Kosei. Circus Museum– Bayfront Gardens. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Timeless: 2218 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. 332-8463.
•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily10a-5p. Free. 340-6467.
•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 Jul 21: Dark & Light. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Thru Sep 25: Members Showcase. Mon & Fri 9a-4p, Tue-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, #G1, Sanibel. Mon-Fri 11a-5p. Free. 472-3386.
attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.
•American Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.
•Artis-Naples: Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jul 28: Student show. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Thru Nov 28: Adorned by the Sea – Shells in Fashion. Daily 10a-5p. 395-2233.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Mon-Wed 11a. 337-0706.
•Butterfly Estates: 1815 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sun 10a-2p. 690-2359.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, lectures & live reptile shows daily. Guided walks Tue, Thu, Sat 10a. 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 (closed Jul). 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Aug 27: Viewed from Above - Aerial Photos of Collier County, 1920s to Today. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.
•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided walks OCT-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. Jul Mon-Sat 10a-4p, Aug Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Exhibjts– Jul 5-Aug 30: Upcycled Wonders.Visitor Center- Mon-Sat 9a-4p; Wildlife drive- Sat-Thu sunrise-sunset. 472-1100.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Exhibits. Homes tours Tue & Thu 11a; Automotive Tour Mon 10:30a; Home Tours Tue & Thu 11a; Yoga in the Moonlight Garden Wed 10a. 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.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Thru Aug 31: Art After the Holocaust; ongoing: 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. 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 Aug 27: Bittersweet Harvest- the Bracero Program 1942-1964. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Oct 1: Birds of Paradise - Birds of South Florida and the Everglades by Inez Hudson. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Jul 16-Sep 25: Flora Imaginaria – The Flower in Contemporary Photography. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Butterfly House. Thru Aug 2023: Seeing the Invisible. Daily 10a-5p daily. 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. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 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 Oct 1: Legendary Gladesmen. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame, Pine Island Center. Free. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Jul 15-Sep 11: Christy Noonan - Meditations on Waterlillies; thru Nov 2023: Stickwork interactive sculpture installation. Music in the Garden: Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Aug 20: Wallace Abbey - A Life in Railroad Photography; thru Aug 20: Birds of Paradise - paintings by Inez Hudson. 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. Mon-Fri 9a-12p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 765-8101.
•Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Ongoing: Naples on the Map. Walking tours of Naples historic district: Wed 9:30a; Guided garden tours: 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10a. Tours: Tue-Fri 12-4p & Sat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. 283-2062.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Oct 28: The Land They Love - Rookery Bay Reserve Staff & Volunteer Art Show. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak tours. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Nature Center: 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Exhibits, programs, guided tours. Mon-Fri 8:30a-3p. 472-2329.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p & Sat 10a-3p Jan-Apr 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Exhibits. Tue-Sat 10a-1p. 472-4648.
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. 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. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.
•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: select Sat 10:30a; Haunted History Tours 8p; Tours begin & end at Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. By appt. 945-0405.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 12-4p. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings, Marc Harris Wildlife photography gallery. Daily 10a-2p. 992-2591.
parks
•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Free. 533-7444.
•Bowditch Point Regional Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 463-3764.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Free. 693-2690.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Free. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. 597-6196.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. Free. 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: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free. 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. Free. 941-361-6511.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Regional Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Free. 533-7550.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 432-2154.
live music & comedy
•Americana CommunityMusic Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri, Sat, Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Ben Allen’s Backyard Grill & Pub: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select nites. 304-9552.
•Bert’s Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Live music nitely, Wed & Thu 12:30-3:30p & Fri-Sun 12:30-6:30p: Calypso Magic. Free. 282-3232.
•Big Storm Brewery: 4721 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral. Live music Thu-Sat nites. Free. 257-1401.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar & Grill: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music Wed-Sun. 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.
•Cottage Bar: Shucker’s, 1270 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly. 765-5440.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live Music Bingo select Sat 2-5p. 204-9665.
•Coldwater Oyster Market: 5611 Six Mile Commercial Ct, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 220-5918.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music nitely. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Thu 6:30-9:30p, Fri 7-10p, Sat 2-5p & 7-10p. 313-6576.
•Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 314-3723.
•Matanzas on the Bay: Petey’s Upper Deck, 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music Mon-Sat 5-9p & Sun 12-5p. 463-3838.
•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. 271-2255.
•Naples Beach Brewery: 4120 Enterprise Ave, #116, Naples. Live music Thu 7-9p, Fri 6-9p. 304-8795.
•Nauti Parrot Dock Bar: 19001 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music Mon-Sat 12-9p, Thu-Sat 6:30-9:30p, Sun 4:30-7:30p. 314-5667.
•Nauti Parrot Oasis: 17200 Tamiami Tr S, Ft Myers. Live music Mon-Wed 5-9p, Thu 1-9:30p, Fri 1-5p & 7-10p, Sat 12:30-4;30p & 7-10p. 208-2340.
•Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut: 3448 Marinatown Ln, N Ft Myers. Live music Mon-Sat 12-9p & Thu-Sat 6-9p. 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. Live music select nites. 540-7867.
•Oxbow Bar & Grill: 1300 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live acoustic music Sun afternoons. Free. 314-3723.
•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. Thu: jazz jam 6-9p; Sat: Jeff Lyons 1-5p; 1st Sun: Bluegrass 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47 th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Riptide Brewing: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat nites 7-10p. 228-6533.
•Riptide Brewing: 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs. Live music select Fri 6-9p & Sat 7-10p. 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.
•Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-9p. Free. 463-3474.
•Sneaky Pete’s: 3465 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music Wed-Sun. 498-8887.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 9p-12a. 435-9333.
•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music Wed-Sat nites. 204-9949.
•The Barrel Room: Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live jazz & blues. Thu 7-10p: Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet; select Fri & Sat 8p-11p: blues bands; Sun 10a-2p: Jazz Brunch w Roy Gerson & Don Mopsick. 333-2225.
•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.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Open Mic Wed nites; live music Fri & Sat nites. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Open jam Mon 6-9p; live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
