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April-May

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Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel perform May 17 at Arts Bonita's Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs.

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Paige King Johnson performs a tribute to 'Honky Tonk Sweethearts' at the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point in Fort Myers.

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EnsembleNewSRQ presents Jagden und Forman on May 12 at the Sarasota Opera House.

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The ACMA presents Rebecca Folsom, April 12 at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers.

APRIL

April   1   TUESDAY

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

•FGCU Chamber Strings: Concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Indigo Roots Band: Progressive bluegrass concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.

•Storytelling: Diane Macklin - Mining Story gems. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.

April   2   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Branford Marsalis Quartet: Jazz concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3368.

•Dailey & Vincent: Bluegrass band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Film Screening & Discussion: Independent film - Lift, filmmaker Q&A. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 939-2787.

•Lucy Yeghiazaryan: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Project Refuge - Castoffs to Couture: ‘Ding’ Darling Refuge fundraiser luncheon & runway show. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11:30a-2pp. rsvp. 472-1100.

•Storytelling: Diane Macklin - Bringing Hearts Together. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 590-7199.

•Yaya Diamond & Dream Chasers: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.

April   3   THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 4-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.

•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Galleries, 901-B Apricot Ave & 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 4-7p. 941-799-6634.

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

•Free Outdoor Concert: Band tba, food trucks. Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 772-5657.

•Glenn Roth: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.

•Leonid & Friends: Chicago tribute band. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.  

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Strauss & Storytelling. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

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

•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

April   4   FRIDAY

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

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.

•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665. 

•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.

•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.

•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.

•Cadence Dobson: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Cinnamon Crows: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-8p. Free. 603-6535.

•Comedy Zone: Stand-up comic Ron Feingold. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

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

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

•Legends Concert Series: Billy Joel & Elton John tribute concert. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-10p. Free. 252-4386.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Strauss & Storytelling. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Open Mic Night: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

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

•Uri Gurvich: Jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Venturino’s Comedy Club: Larry Venturino, Bear Webb, Angela Nacca, Chris Cowles. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

April   5   SATURDAY

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood, Terry Hanck opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Cars as Art: Outdoor vintage car show. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 9a-2p. Free. 394-4221.

•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - Considering Matthew Shepard. Harvest House, 3650 17 St, Sarasota. 4p. 941-387-4900.

•Feast for the Senses: Dining, wine, live, entertainment – 5 senses, 5 chefs, 5 courses. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. rsvp. 939-2787.

•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.

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

•Live Band: Charlie Pace Band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.

•Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Mostly Mozart: Gulf Coast Symphony members concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

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

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

•Piper Kemmerer: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268. 

•Remedy Tree: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Sailor Circus: Gold Troupe Fall Show – Jukebox Hero. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1 & 5p. 941-355-9805.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

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

•Science Saturdays: Earth Day. Demos & activities. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 321-7420.

•Selwyn Birchwood: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

April   6   SUNDAY

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Classic Car Show & Beer, Wine & Mimosa Garden: Benefit, Brown Campbell Blues Band concert. Venice Cultural Campus, 326 & 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 9a-2p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Spring concert - Choral Greatest Hits. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 288-2535.

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

•Mostly Mozart: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.

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

•Piano Quintet: Classical music concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268. 

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

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

•Southland Bluegrass & Wilderness Festival: Outdoor concert – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Del McCoury Band, The Infamous Stringbusters, The Travelin’ McCourys, Alligator. RV show, food trucks. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 11a-9p. Free. 800-218-0007.  

•SWFL Concert Band: Concert w Jodi Keogan. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.

•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.

•Uncle Kracker: Rock concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Village People: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

April   7   MONDAY

•Chefs & Clefs: Key Chorale concert. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-552-8768.

•Mariafe Soto: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•The Simon & Garfunkel Story: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

April   8   TUESDAY

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

•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Lecture: A Painting a Panther and a Passion. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.

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

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Steve Waterbury, Boz Nabozny, BillVeach. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

April   9   WEDNESDAY

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

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Eaglemania: Eagles tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

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

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Guided Birding Walk: CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 9a. Register. 657-2253.

•Natalia Rosen: Violin Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.

April   10   THURSDAY

•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.

•Beginnings: Chicago tribute band. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

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

•Mark Sanders: Celebrating Broadway concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•Timothy Chooi: Violin concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

•What ‘Art’ Your Chances?: Art show, food, drinks, music. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. rsvp. 394-4221.

April   11   FRIDAY

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

•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Comedy Zone: Stand-up comic Carl Guerra, Mariza Brussolo opens. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

•Curtis Salgado: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111. 

•FGCU Bel Canto & Cantabiles: 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 Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

•Rave & Rock Circus: Concert. Davis Art Center back parking lot, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. 333-1933.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•Spring Concert: BIG ARTS Community Chorus & Concert Band BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.

•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268. 

April   12   SATURDAY

•75th Anniversary Bash: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band & special guests. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111

•Easter Ranch Roundup: Egg hunt, kids activities. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.

•Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.

•Family Day: Wild world of Animals. Entertainment, exhibitions, art demos, food, etc. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4-6:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•FC Naples vs Richmond Kickers: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.

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

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Jimmy Failla: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

•Lecture: Estero Historical Society - Rise of the Florida Cattle Industry. Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Club Dr, Estero. 9:30a. Free. 272-1911.

•Live Band: The Earworms. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.

•Mary Ellen Depetrillo: Comedy. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

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

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

•Naples Community Orchestra: Mystic Masterpiece concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.

•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Naples Italian-American Foundation, 7035 Airport Pulling Rd, Naples. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.

•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.

•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave; Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave; Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave; Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

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

•Rare Plant Sale & Orchid Symposium: Workshops, demos, vendors. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.

•Rebecca Folsom: Americana concert, Carolyn & David Stanley opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268. 

•World Art Day Celebration: Naples Art District. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

April   13   SUNDAY

•Andrew Lloyd Webber & Friends: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Aubrey Rogers High School, 15100 Patriot Pl, Naples. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.

•Choral Artistry Concert: Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Lecture 3p, concert 4p. 560-5695.

•Chorsal Artistry and FGCU Chamber & University Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op 45 concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Springs. Lecture 3p, concert 4p. 560-5695..

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.

•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.

•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Naples Italian-American Foundation, 7035 Airport Pulling Rd, Naples. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

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

•Rare Plant Sale & Orchid Symposium: Workshops, demos, vendors. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.

•Sarasota Film Festival: Independent film screenings. Regal Hollywood Sarasota cinemas, 1993 Main St, Sarasota. 10a-10p. 941-364-9514.

•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268. 

April   14   MONDAY

•Alter Eagles: Eagles tribute band. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Author Lecture & Lunch: Scott Eyman. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.

•Roberto Reyes: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

April   15   TUESDAY

•Earth Day Celebration: Live performances, plant workshops, NASA presentations, crafts, food. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. Free. 863-902-1113.

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

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Rebecca Richardson & Dan Heck: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.

•Taking Flight: Gulf Coast Symphony concert for people with autism & other disabilities. Wine & food. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. rsvp. 277-1700.

•Tomorrow’s Voices Today: Key Chorale students concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-552-8768.

April   16   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Celebrating Celine: Jenene Caramielo’s Celine Dion tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Frank Sanders: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Lecture: Neuroscience & the Visual Arts - Parkinson’s Disease Treatment in SWFL. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Reception & lunch 12p, lecture 1p. 941-639-8810.

•Mickela Mallozzi: Lecture - Inspirational Travel in Bare Feet. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.

•Storytelling: Student Showcase – Storytelling as Healing. FGCU Library Lawn, Veterans; Pavilion, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.

•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert. The Colony Golf & Country Club, 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs, 7p. 529-3925.

April   17   THURSDAY

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

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

•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.

•Earth Day Celebration: Live performances, workshops, demos, wildlife presentations, crafts, food. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-4p. Free. 863-902-1113.

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

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Lecture: Brief History of the Everglades City Airport. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

•Outdoor Movie: Wicked. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. Free. 252-4386.

•Piano Talks: All Chopin w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Sailor Circus: Red Troupe Spring Show - Victorious!. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Elise Sewall. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel11a-1p. Free. 322-8593.

•Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: Big band swing concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

April   18   FRIDAY

•An Evening of Pirates & Swashbuckling: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Register. 321-7420.

•Comedy Zone: Stand-up comic Mark Evans. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.

•New Jazz Underground: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Sailor Circus: Red Troupe Spring Show - Victorious!. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Celebrate John Williams. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

April   19   SATURDAY

•Blooms & Brews: Live music, craft beers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6-10p. 643-7275.

•Earth Day Celebration: Educational programs & outdoor activities for families, hikes, live animal shows, arts & crafts, vendors. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6p. 275-3435.

•Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.

•FC Naples vs One Knoxville: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker - Writing Murder Mysteries. Location tba, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. executives@gulfwriters.org.

•John Tuff: Country folk concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

•Live Band: Duo Sonics. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.

•Memphis Lightening: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111. 

•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert - Cabaret Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 7-9p. 270-1221.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

•Sailor Circus: Red Troupe Spring Show - Victorious!. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 41-355-9805.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Celebrate John Williams. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30 & 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•SWFL Fine Craft Guild: Member meeting. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-1p. Free. 574-0802. 

•Tamiami Trail Anniversary & Museum Birthday Party: Live music, games, walking tours, classic cars, free hot dogs & cake. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-2p. Free. 695-0008.

April   20   SUNDAY

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Earth Day Celebration: Activities. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-2p. Register. 463-4588.

•Earth Day Celebration: Presentations, live animal shows, activities. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-2pp. 992-2591.

•Easter Eggstravaganza: Egg hunt, kids activities & games, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 12-3p. Free. 252-4386.

•Easter Sunday & Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.

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

April   21   MONDAY

•James Tsang: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.

•Simply Clapton: tribute concert w Mike Imbasciani. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

April   22   TUESDAY

•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.

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

•Storytelling: Tell Your Story - Kindness & Compassion. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.

•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

April   23   WEDNESDAY

•ABBAFab: Abba tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Canyon Wind Music: Classic pop & country hits. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 2p. Free. 479-4636.

•Houston Person: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Music Matinee: Free concert - Jazz singer Synia Carroll. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 2p. Reserve. 941-966-6161.

April   24   THURSDAY

•ABBAFab: Abba tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.

•FGCU Chamber Choir: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•Foreigner’s Journey: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Schubert The Great. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Open Mic: Live music, comedy, poetry, storytelling. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

•Some Enchanted Evening: Rodgers & Hammerstiein musical revue. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Venice Art Walk: Nine art galleries & shops in downtown Venice. Trolley available at Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-8p. Free. 941-485-7136. 

•Zach Bartholomew: Evolutions & Revolutions in Latin jazz. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Zoso: Led Zeppelin tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

April   25   FRIDAY

•Chase Padgett: Music & comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

•Comedy Zone: Stand-up comic Tim Boyd. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

•Cosmic Worlds: Key Chorale concert w Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-552-8768.

•Improv Comedy Arts Show: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•John Crist: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

•Lecture: The Return of the Florida Black Bear. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 6p. Pre-register. 262-5409.

•Locash: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Nicole Henry: Whitney Houston tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Some Enchanted Evening: Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revue. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Student Showcase: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 495-8989.

•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268. 

•Trios of Mozart & Franciax: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

April   26   SATURDAY

•Backyard Bluesfest: Blood Brothers, Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111

•‘Ding’ Darling Conservation Carnival: Guided birding walk, mindfulness walk, bike tours, plein-air art demos, carnival games, crafts, live music. Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers. 10a-2p. Free. 472-1100.

•American Beauty: SWFL Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.

•Chase Padgett: Music & comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.

•Cosmic Worlds: Venice Symphony w Key Chorale. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

•Earth Day Workshop: Kids activities, games, crafts. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-12p. Free. 252-2611.

•Family Art Day: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 9:30a-12p. Free. 941-799-6634.

•FC Naples vs Charleston Battery: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

•Hymn 4 Her: Americana concert, Mike McMillan opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Marlow Rosado: Encore Fiesta Latin Season Highlights. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Schubert The Great. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.

•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: The Art of Acceptance. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.

•The Wolves: Theater. Discussion after.FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268. 

•Travis Tritt: Country concert. Brian Kelley opens Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

April   27   SUNDAY

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

•Barnatan & Ottensamer: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Chase Padgett: Music & comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

•FGCU Piano Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Florida Early Music Series - JS Bach in Song & Dance: Bach orchestral & organ music, w SWFL Ballet. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 2p. Free. 472-0497.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Fundraising concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 3p. 288-2535.

•Music in the Garden: Ravon Rhoden outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 1-3p. 941-366-5731.

•Readers Theatre: Out on a Limb. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•Sensory-Friendly Concert: Gulf Coast Symphony. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. rsvp. 277-1700.

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

•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268. 

•Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Service: Film screening. Hosted by Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 4p. Free, register. 263-9200.

April   28   MONDAY

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

•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.

April   29   TUESDAY

•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Lucia di Lammermoor: Gulfshore Opera concert with Naples Philharmonic. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.

•Sanibel Duo: Violinist Renata Arado & pianist Erik Entswistle. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

April   30   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

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

•Science Night: Dig Into SWFL History. Food, drinks, science demos, panels. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Register. 530-5977.

MAY

May   1   THURSDAY

•Eric Lu: Piano concert. Grand Piano Series concert. Arts—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Jazz at the MACC: John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

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

•Music Under the Stars: Andy Wahlberg concert, Doug Shemenski opens. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 275-3435.

•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

May   2   FRIDAY

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

•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.

•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.

•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.

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

•Free Community Day: Music & art activities for kids & adults. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 597-1900.

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

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

•Legends Concert Series: Journey & Bon Jovi tribute concert. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-10p. Free. 252-4386.

•Lucia di Lammermoor: Gulfshore Opera & Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

05/02Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665. 

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.

•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 4-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.

May   3   SATURDAY

•Community Day:  Demos, kayaking, science & art activities, wildlife exhibits, touch tanks, boat tours, art exhibit. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-3p. Free. 530-5977.

•Coppelia: Gulfshore Ballet. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

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

•Marlon Wayans: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 10a-3p. Free. 941-486-0811.

•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 2p. 332-4488.

•Science Saturdays: Cinco de Mayo. Demos & activities. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 321-7420.

May   4   SUNDAY

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Dance performance w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

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

•Let’s Hang On: Frankie Valli & Four Seasons tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.

•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.

May   6   TUESDAY

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

•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Javor Bracic: Piano concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

May   7   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849. 

•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.

May   8   THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

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

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.

•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•Diamond Rio: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Zachary Plays Barber. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

May   9   FRIDAY

•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.

•Danny Sinoff: Jazz concert w Benny Benack III. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•JP Soars & The Red Hots: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111. 

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Zachary Plays Barber. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Rave & Rock Circus: Concert. Davis Art Center back parking lot, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. 333-1933.

•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

May   10   SATURDAY

•Backyard Bluesfest: Tullie Brae. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Beethoven’s Ode to Joy: Key Chorale concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.

•Donizetti’s Don Pasquale: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Karyn Oliver: Americana concert, Bill Veach opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Killers of Kill Tony: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849. 

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

•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.

•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.

•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave; Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave; Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave; Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.

•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Victor Wainwright & The Train: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

May   11   SUNDAY

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Donizetti’s Don Pasquale:  Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.

•Mother’s Day Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Colonial Station, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.

May   12   MONDAY

•EnsembleNewSRQ: Jagden und Formen. Classical music concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 772-834-7173.

•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.

May   13   TUESDAY

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

•Jarrod Lawson: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

May   14   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Brit Floyd: Pink Floyd tribute concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Opening Night Gala & Screening:  Screening, live music, cocktails. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5:30p, film 7p. 810-6323.

•Journey Through the Americas:  Gulfshore Opera concert. Veteran’s Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.

•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.

•The Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

May   15   THURSDAY

•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.

•Butch Wax & The Hollywoods: Music of 60s & 70s. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Dear Albert Einstein:  Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For middle & high school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

•Dylan Scott: Country concert, Brian Kelley opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival:  Outdoor screening. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5:30p, film 7p. 810-6323.

•Journey Through the Americas: Gulfshore Opera concert. St. Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.

•Lecture: Florida’s Pythons. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 6p. Pre-register. 262-5409.

•Outdoor Movie: Moana 2. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. Free. 252-4386.

•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Sleeping Beauty: Naples Ballet w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Sudamerica Latin Groove: Latin music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

May   16   FRIDAY

•An Evening of Castles & Catapults: Medieval Mayhem & Fun. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Register. 321-7420.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival:  Screenings & panel discussions. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-11p. 810-6323.

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

•Journeyman: Eric Clapton tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.

May   17   SATURDAY

•Backyard Bluesfest: Betty Fox Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.

•Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel: Rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival:  Screenings & panel discussions. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-11p. 810-6323.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker - Avoiding Trademark Troubles. Location tba, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. executives@gulfwriters.org.

•Journey Through the Americas: Gulfshore Opera concert. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 529-3925.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Vivaldi Inspired. Sarasota Opera House. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Wanda Sykes: Comedy, Keith Robinson opens. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

May   18   SUNDAY

•American Opera Scenes & Arias: FGCU Bower School students. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 2p. Free. 472-0497.

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Can’t Get Next to You: Temptations tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Afterparty: Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Starts 11p. 810-6323.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Awards Ceremony: Champagne & dessert, screening, Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 810-6323.

•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival:  Screenings & panel discussions. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-11p. 810-6323.

•Journey Through the Americas: Gulfshore Opera concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 4p. 529-3925.

•Side-by-Side: Naples Philharmonic & Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

May   19   MONDAY

•Coheed & Cambria, Mastodon: Rock concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 6:30p. 948-7825.

•Sharon Owens: Barbra Streisand tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.

May   20   TUESDAY

•Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi: Piano duo concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For middle & high school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

May   21   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Performances at the Point: Allie Sawicki. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 5:30p. 941-366-5731.

May   22   THURSDAY

•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.

•Art Reception: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.

•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.

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

•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.

•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Jodie Deslvo & Tom Cimarusti: A Night at the Movies concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Patriotic Pops: Naples Philharmonic, Philharmonic Chorus & Youth Chorus concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Zach Bartholomew: Jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

May   23   FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.

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

•Improv Comedy Arts Show: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Patriotic Pops: Naples Philharmonic, Philharmonic Chorus & Youth Chorus concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Ron White: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

•Student Showcase: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 495-8989.

May   24   SATURDAY

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

•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - United We Stand. Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 4:30p. 941-387-4900.

•Family Art Day: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 9:30a-12p. Free. 941-799-6634.

•Family Wonder Days: Free admission for mothers & grandmothers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Kenny Neal: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

May   25   SUNDAY

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

•Family Wonder Days: Free admission for mothers & grandmothers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•FC Naples vs Union Omaha: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

•Texas Hippie Coalition: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

May   27   TUESDAY

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students.  Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.

May   28   WEDNESDAY

•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Naples Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. 4p. Free. 597-1900.

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Trinity-by-the-Cove Church, 553 Galleon Dr, Naples. 7p. Free. 597-1900.

•Open Mic: Live music, comedy, poetry, storytelling. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

May   29   THURSDAY

•Comedy Hour: Comedian tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Naples Library, 650 Central Ave, Naples. 2p. Free. 597-1900.

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. South Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. 4p. Free. 597-1900.

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd, Naples. 7p. Free. 597-1900.

•Fringe Fort Myers’ Flamingle with the Artists’ Reception: Meet artists, preview. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Reception 5p, preview 6:30p. Pre-register. Shows at Alliance for the Arts & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.

May   30   FRIDAY

•Danae Hays: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.  

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 2p. Free. 597-1900.

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave, Naples. 7p. Free. 597-1900.

•Fringe Fort Myers: Art exhibits, music. Ministry of Silly Walks competition, music starts 6p, bands tba. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Shows at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 12p-10p. 939-2787.

May   31   SATURDAY

•Free Chamber Music Concert: Naples Philharmonic members. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. Free. 597-1900.

•Fringe Fort Myers: Art exhibits, music, dance, theater performances, films. Kids Fringe Festival, free family Art Labs, interactive Alice in Wonderland show, aerialists & acrobats. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Shows at Alliance for the Arts & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-10a. 939-2787.

•RB Stone: Americana concert, Bruce Gallant opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Restless Road: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

ONGOING

  theater

•Alice in Wonderland: Apr 4-27. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Annie: Jul 3-Aug 9. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Beetlejuice: Apr 22-27. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.

•Crazy for You: thru Apr 5. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Dancing at Lughnasa: Thru Apr 19. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Death & Other People: Thru May 4: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Divas - Time After Time: Thru Jun 22. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•Elephant & Piggies - We Are in a Play: Thru Apr 3, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•Escape to Margaritaville: May 22-Jun 8. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Five Guys Names Moe: Thru Apr 6. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.

•Flatlanders: Thru Apr 6. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•Four Old Broads: Apr 2-13. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Fringe Fort Myers: May 29-Jun 1. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239. 

•From 145th to 98th Street: May 30-Jun 30. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.

•Ghost: Jun 5-15. TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Good Night Oscar: Apr 2-26. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Grace and Glorie: Jun 4-22. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.

•Hadestown - teen edition: Apr 5-13. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Hairspray: May 16-25. Florida Rep Education Theatre Conservatory, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Half Baked: Apr 18-May 24. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Heathers - the Musical Teen Edition: Apr 10-13. Theatre Conspiracy Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.

•Into the Woods: Apr 10-20. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.

•Jerry’s Girls: Apr 9-26. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•Jersey Boys: Thru May 25. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•Jesus Christ Superstar: Apr 11 & 12, 18 & 19. Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Jesus Christ Superstar: May 14-Jul 13. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill: thru Apr 19. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.

•Legally Blonde - the Musical: May 30-Jun 28. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Lend Me a Tenor: Thru Apr 13. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192. 

•Les Miserables: Apr 15-20. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849. 

•Les Miserables: Apr 8-23. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.

•Man of La Mancha: Thru Apr 13. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•MJ - The Musical: Apr 1-6. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849. 

•Mousetrap: Apr 2-13. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Nana Does Vegas!: May 15-25. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•No One is Forgotten: Thru Apr 27. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.

•Peter/Wendy: May 15-18. Theatre Conspiracy Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.

•Pinky’s Players: May 8-11. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•PlayLab: Festival of New Works: May 1-4. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Pretty Woman - the Musical: Apr 9-13. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Prodigal Son: May 16-Jun 1. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192. 

•Sailor Circus Spring Show - Victorious!: Apr 17-19. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Savannah Sipping Society: thru Apr 13. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•Sex Please, We’re Sixty: The Musical: Apr 10-27. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•Shout! - The Mod Musical: Thru Apr 13. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Something Rotten, Jr: May 16-18. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Summer Circus Spectacular: Jun14-Aug 17. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.

•Sweeney Todd: Jun 25-Jul 27. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Sweet Charity: Apr 6-May 4. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.

•Syncopated Avenue: Apr 16-May 25. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.

•The Business of Murder: Apr 18-May 11. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•The Enemy of My Enemy is My Enemy: May 7-Jul 6: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•The Flying Penguin & Other Winning Plays: Thru Apr 13. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•The Half-Life of Marie Curie: Apr 2-27. The Naples Players. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Hallelujah Girls: May 7-25. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Learned Ladies: Apr 11-May 4. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•The Puzzle with The Piazza: Apr 23-May 11. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.

•The Spongebob Musical - Youth Editior: Jun 12-27, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•The Winter’s Tale: Apr 1-27. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•The Wolves: Apr 11-27. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.

•Til Death Do Us Part - Late Nite Catechism 3: Jun 11-Jul 3. One-woman show. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Venus in Fur: Apr 15-May 18. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Waitress: Apr 11-May 24. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. 

•When the Bullfrog Sings Opera: May 23-Jun 1. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

art galleries

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

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

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Main Gallery— Apr 4-26: Barbara Yeomans; May 2-31: Lee Arts Educator Association; Jun 6-28: 50th Anniversary Show. Theatre Gallery— Apr 4-26: Julia Patricia Torres/Torreza; May 2-31: Julie Griffin; Jun 6-28: Member Show; Jul 11-26: Summer Camp; Aug 1-Sep 27: Julio Gonzalez Batista. Member Gallery—Apr 4-26: Marilyn Hedlund students; May 2-31: Homeschool Rocks; Jun 6-28: Summer Camp. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.

•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.

•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Apr 19: Footprints of Humanity; Apr 29-May 10: N Sarasota County Students; May 22-Aug 2: Vice & Virtue. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sar 12-5p. 941-365-2032.

•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. Open studios Apr Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 646-358-2531.

•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Apr 10: Beyond the Garden Gates; Apr 17-Jun 5: Culture Shock. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.

•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Apr 24: Susan AndersonThru Apr 24: Atelier Shown; May 1-8: High School Scholarship Showcase; May 15-22: Student Showcase of Recycled Art. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Arts for ACT Gallery: Thru Apr 1: John Rizza; Apr 4-29: Suzanne Mikulka; May 2-Jun 3: Jill Lindsay; Jun 6- Jul 1: Rose Jung, Ann McCarty Rose, Stephen Hill. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.

•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Apr: Earth Wind & Fire, Cris Soto; May: Mind Body & Soul, Yshia Condezo. SEP-MAY Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929

•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jun 29: Florida Contemporary; thru Jun 15: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer; thru Fall 2025: Sketches, Studies & Maquettes; thru Sep 2025: Entangled in the Mangroves. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665. 

•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Apr 21: Life is Alchemy; thru Jun 30: Cypress Lake High School Student Mural; thru Apr 27: Impediments & Byways to Love on the Road to Eternity; Apr 25-Jun 6: Annual Artists Collective - BIG ARTS Instructors; May 9-Jun 9: Art Therapy - Hope & Healing Through Art; Jun 13-Jul 25: FSW Student Exhibit. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 12: David Bradshaw & William S Burroughs - Propagation. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. 489-9313.

•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Wed-Sun 10a-5p. 738-5280.

•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Apr 4-24: Whispers and Screams; Apr 4-24: Ring of Fire; May 2-29: Kids These Days; May 2-Jun 26: Surreal Abstraction. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Thru Apr 3: Class Act; Apr 10-May 1: Celebrating Color; Apr 10-May 1: Season Highlights; May 8-21: Florida Life; May 8-21: Members Show. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. Closed Aug. 772-5657.

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

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-4:30p. 695-2428.

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

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Receptions 1st Wed 5-7p. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073. 

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Receptions 2nd Wed 5-7p. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530. 

•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: ARCOS Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. Thru Apr 30: Beck Lane, artist-in-residence; May 1-31: Art 4 Change; Jun 1-30: Members show. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.

•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.

•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Apr 4-29: Angela Arroyo; May 2-Jun 3: Arnold Placencia. 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.

•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459. 

•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.

•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue & Thu 9a-9p, Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548. 

•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p. Exhibits—Apr: Coco Art Gallery, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–thru Apr 3: Student Art Exhibition; Apr 18-May 2: Senior Projects. Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall— thru Nov 2025: Environmental Art & Language. Outside Arts Complex— thru Oct 2025: Paul Firmin Public Art Project. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. Thru May 3: Sergei Isupov & Selections from Permanent Collection. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: New location opening May 1. 13451 McGregor Bvd, #1, Ft Myers Exhibits– May 17-Jul 19: Ripples (Tribby Arts Center, Shell Pt, Myers). Thu-Sat 12-6p. 463-3909.

•Gallerie B: 5311 Shirley St, #3, Naples. Thu & Sat 11a-5p & by appt. 585-301-3601.

•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 403-7787.

•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.

•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Apr: Suzanne Holt, Nancy Green; May: Lisbeth Ascanio, Ricj Aliperti; Jun: Jeff Kribersheck, Beverly Fox. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily 11a-8p. 540-5789.

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

•High Tide Studio & Gallery: 995 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & by appt. 228-6934. 

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

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

•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.

•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Apr Thu & Sat 1-5p and by appt. 954-830-3156.

•Laurel Schmid Fine Art Gallery & Studio: 5760 Shirley St, #15, Naples. Tue-Fri 1-5p & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 789-3823.

•Lehigh Acres Art League: River Forest Assoc Clubhouse, 13506 Island Rd, Lehigh Acres. Meets Mon 10a-3p. 

•Lovegrove Gallery: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 938-5655

•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Apr 1: JoAnne Sanborn; Apr 7-29: Adult Student Show; May 5-Jul 1: Miami to Marco. La Petite Galerie—thru Apr 1: JoAnn Sanborn; Apr 7-29: Marco Island Academy; May 5-27: Thomas Keller; Jun 2-Jul 1: Matt Fazio. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.

•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.

•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. Jan xx, xx, xx: Artful Arrangements. Open studios Apr & May Thu & Sat 1-5p. 249-1977.

•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Apr 6: Matisse & His Illustrated Works.  Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.

•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru Apr 30: Melissa Belz - Abstract Florals. By appt. 821-1061.

•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Exhibits— thru Apr 20: ZimSculpt. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.

•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.

•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.

•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.

•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.

•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd;  Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd; Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd); Selby Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr); Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd);.Smith Gallery (2363 Bradenton Rd);.Stulberg Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr); Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Apr Mon-Sat 10a-4p; May & Jun Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 941-359-7563. 

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru May 11: Radical Clay; thru Sep 21: Embodied; May 25-Jan 26; Skyway. Circus Museum— ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.  •Sanibel Captiva Art League: Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.

•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru May 4: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks; May 4-Aug 10: Personal to Political; May 4-Aug 10: Chris Friday; thru Apr 2026: Molly Hatch. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.

•Shaw Gallery: 761 5th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 12-8p, Fri & Sat 10a-8p. 261-7828.

•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Grand Reopening Celebration: Apr 1-30: Lana Cease, Nancy VanTassell; May 1-30: Vicki Glynn; Jun 1-30: Beth Williams. Tue-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 41-575-1718

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

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Apr 4-24: Int; Baccalaureate Visual Arts; Apr 4-24: The American Revolution - Experience Echoes of Independence; May 7-27: Emerging Talents; Apr 4-24: Baccalaureate Visual Arts; Apr 4-24: The American Revolution; May 2-29: A Drop of Poison; May 2-29: Illustrating Expanses; Jun 6-26: Icons & Idols - Art in Pop Culture; Jun 6-26: Art Teachers Visions. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.

•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt. 402-201-6160.

•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Thru Apr 12: Anthony Mancuso & Bobby Aiosa; Apr 18-May 31: Care - Givers & Receivers; Jun 6-Jul 5: Safe Children Coalition Artists. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.

•SRQ East Art Studios: 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. Dozen artist studios. Open studios 2nd Sat 5-7p. 941-363-1724.

•Sweet Art Gallery: 852 1st Ave S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-2p. 597-2110.

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

•The Vault by Shaw Gallery: 1040 Collier Center Way, Naples. By appt. 261-7828.

•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-4p. 579-0659.

•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru May 10: Artworks in Wood - Bill Schmigle & Bart Sharp; thru May 10: Art Council of SWFL show. May 17-Jul 19: Ripples - Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.

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

•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Apr 3: Spring Members show; Apr 11-30: Worldly Wishes, Mary Jo Flory Janski; May 6-15: South. Sarasota County School Show; May 23-Jun19: Evoke & Provoke, Jill Krasner; Jun 27-Jul 17: Point of View, Karen Weihs. Apr & May Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. 941-485-7136.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Apr 7-19: Charlotte Middle & High School Students; Apr 21-May 3: Charlotte Elementary Students; May 8-30: A Walk in Nature. Mon & Fri 10a-4p, Tu-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.

attractions

•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Exhibit— ongoing: Taweekaache - Seminole Patchwork. Daily 9a-5p (entry to boardwalk closes at 4pm). 877-902-1113.

•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.

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

•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits— Adorned by the Sea – Shells in fashion. Amy Tripp Photographs of Beach & Marine Life; 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.

•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Apr & May Tue & Thu 10a-1p. Guided tours. Plein Air painting workshops: Tue & Thu 9a-1p. 332-4942.

•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.

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

•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.

•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.

•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.

•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. New exhibits: Publix Super Market, Ciao Bambini!. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. 514-0084.

•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Apr 30: Art of Phil Fisher. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.

•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Nature Center, exhibits, kayaking, nature walks, electric boat eco-tours. Guided walks Mon-Sat. Register. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.

•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks select Wed, Thu, Sat 9a. Hospital tours, presentations 11a daily 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. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.

•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Apr 26: Conservation Carnival. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu dawn-dusk; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits— Ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.

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

•Estero Historical Society: Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.

•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibits— Convincing the Masses - Propaganda Home & Abroad. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.

•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru May 31: Southwest Florida Ranch Life. Cattle Drive & Jamboree - Mar 8. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jun 7: The Florida House - Marco Island’s Mackle-built Model Homes. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Thru Jun 29: George Harrison - A Gardener’s Life. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Thru Aug 31: Patti Smith - A Book of Days. Daily 10a-5p. 941-366-5731

•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 10a, 12 & 2p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; Free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Wed-Sat 7:30a-6:30p. 765-0865.

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

Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru May 3: Randy Wayne White’s Everglades. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008. 

•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions— Thru May 26: Frame & Flora; Apr 26-Jun 29: Tany Trinkaus Glass. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jun 22: Nature Journaling. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat 2-4p. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-2p. Apr Fri at 5: 5-8p live music & activities. Apr Sunset Wed 5-8p. Apr & May daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p, Jun daily 9a-2p. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: Temporarily Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Naples Historical Society: Historic Palm Cottage, Norris Gardens & Smith Exhibit Hall. 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.

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

•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live music Sat nites 5-8p NOV-MAY at The Cove. Free. 252-4386. 

•Peace River Wildlife Center: Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830

•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail, South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.

•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Thru 2025: Roaring Twenties Rolling Art - French Automotive Mascots. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.

•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Apr 25: Annual Photography Show. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Tue-Thu 9a-3p. 472-1932.

•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Guided tours daily 10:30. Apr Tue-Sat 10a-4p, May & Jun Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.

•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305.

•Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee: 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Gambling, entertainment, food. 24 hrs daily. 800-218-0007.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Organic spa, garden & dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 949-0749.

•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.

•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Apr & May daily 10a-4p; Jun daily 10a-2p. 992-2591.

parks & beaches

•Alison Hagerup Beach: 14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva. Dawn-dusk. Parking fee. 472-2472.

•Alva Park: 21471 N River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-0398.

•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Thru Apr 1: Natives in the Garden exhibit. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. Free. 472-1932.

•Bonita Beach Park:  27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.

•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.

•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.

•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.

•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.

•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.

•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided beach walks Wed 9a thru Apr. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.

•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.

•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.

•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.

•Collier-Seminole State Park:  US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.

•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 597-6196. 

•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.

•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.

•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.

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

•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.

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

•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.

•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062. 

•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.

•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032. 

•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. 

•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.

•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. 

•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.

•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.

•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.

•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165. 

•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.

•Lovers Key State Park:  8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a; wildlife lectures Apr Wed 10:30a; Apr sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset; beach & estuary walk Apr 1st Fri 10:30a; seashell walk Apr 2nd Fri 10:30a; wildlife walk Apr 1st Sat 10:30a. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.

•Lynn Hall Beach Park:  950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-7356.

•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. 8a-dusk, 690-5030.

•Matanzas Pass Preserve: Temporarily Closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.

•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.

•Myakka River State Park:  13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.

•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. 

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

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

•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200

•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.

•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291. 

•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.

•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.

•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.

•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606. 

•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397. 

•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.

•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.

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

•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375. 

•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.

•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.

•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.

libraries

•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.

•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.

•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p.  533-4890.

•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.

•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.

•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.

•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.

•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.

•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511. 

•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.

•Fort Myers Beach: Temporarily Closed. 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 765-8162.

•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.

•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.

•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488

•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4000.

•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.

•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 

•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.

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

•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.

•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.

•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.

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

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

•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 533-4780.

•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7160.​​

live music & comedy

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

•Bay Street Yard: 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 270-5941.

•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w Rex Bongo & Harry Cassano. 693-7111.

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

•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.

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

•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music— Mon 4-8p: Roy Schneider; Wed 4-8p:  Eddie Bartley; Thu 4-8p:  PJ Carroll; Fri 4-8p: Rich Lancaster; Sat 5-9p: Countryfied Duo, Sun 3-7p: The Beatless. Free. 337-7646.  

•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646. 

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

•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. Free. 314-3723.

•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 5-9p & Sun 12-4p; last Wed 7-9p Comedy Nite. Free. 463-3838.

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

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

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

•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music & burlesque select nites. 217-0919.

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music— jazz select Thu 7-9p: Brandon Robertson Quartet; Irish music 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards. Free. 603-6535.

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

•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz 6:30-9:30p. Wed: Danny Sinoff Trio; Thu: Jazz-Matics; Fri: Tony Boffa & Friends; Sat: Danny Sinoff Quartet; Sun: Ricky Howard. 415-4375.

•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.

•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.

•South Street City Oven & Grill: 8845 Founders Square Dr, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.    

•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sat nites. 204-9949.

•Sugarshack Downtown: 27421 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music select nites. 301-4321.

•Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall: 1901 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 344-6147.

•The Cove: Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live Sat & select Fri nites 5-8p. Free. 252-4386

•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. 985-9839.

•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.

•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.

•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.

•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.

 

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