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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

March-April

Marcus Miller performs March 16
in Nathan Benderson Park during
the Sarasota Jazz Festival.

Jimmie Vaughan performs at
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
in Fort Myers on April 6.

Itzhak Perlman performs March 12
at Artis–Naples.

Albert Castiglia performs March 25
at the Backyard Bluesfest at
Buckingham Blues Bar in Fort Myers.

MARCH

March 1 WEDNESDAY

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

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

•Backyard Bash: Parents’ games, live music, food, drinks. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30-9:30p. 514-0084.

•Chicago Symphony Orchestra w Riccardo Muti: Concert. Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.

•Circus Sarasota: 25th Anniversary Show. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.

•Delfeayo Marsalis: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

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

•Madama Butterfly: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 2-10p. 543-7469.

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

•Tower of Power: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

March 2 THURSDAY

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

•Art Reception: Glass artist Michael Ray. Things I Like by Catherine, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.

•Aunt Mary Pat: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Bonita Springs Boat Show: Bonita Springs Poker Room, 28010 Race Track Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 309-2804.

•Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Philles: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Circus Sarasota: 25th Anniversary Show. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

•Don Giovanni: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9a-3p. Free. rsvp. 941-486-0811.

•Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper: Bluegrass concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

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

•Stayin’ Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees: Bee Gees tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 543-7469.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

•Tom Cotter: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

March 3 FRIDAY

•Almost Abba: Abba tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 3 & 7p. 941-205-8545.

•American Monster: Jeff Mudgett. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.

•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 472-4557.

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

•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, in Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.

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

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

•Behind the Notes: Discussion w Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti. Punta Gorda Symphony. Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, 401 Shreve St, Punta Gorda. 5p. Free. 941-205-5996.

•Bonita Springs Boat Show: Bonita Springs Poker Room, 28010 Race Track Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 309-2804.

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

•Circus Sarasota: 25th Anniversary Show. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

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

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

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

•Jennifer Westwood: Live music. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, #4, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.

•Meet the Author: Alka Joshi. South County Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero, Ft Myers. 11a. Free. rsvp. 533-4832

•Meko: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Gershwin, Berlin & Friends concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Storytelling: Stories of Luck. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 543-7469.

•SWFL Reading Festival - An Evening with the Authors: Fundraising dinner with authors. Edison Restaurant, Bar & Banquet Center, Ft Myers Country Club, 3583 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-8:30p. rsvp. 533-4832.

•Tom Cotter: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Tracy Lawrence: Country music concert, Old School opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

March 4 SATURDAY

•American Monster: Jeff Mudgett. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.

•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 472-4557.

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

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

•Bonita Springs Boat Show: Bonita Springs Poker Room, 28010 Race Track Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 309-2804.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Calusa Coast Family Fun Day: Kids activities. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 10a-2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Circus Sarasota: 25th Anniversary Show. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.

•Emerson String Quartet: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.

•History Walk: How Bonita Got Its Name, Shangri-La Springs tour. Bonita Springs Historical Society. Starts at Liles Hotel History Center, Riverside Park, 27580 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a. 992-6997.

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

•Koe Wetzel: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Lecture: Pioneer Hygiene. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a. Free. 252-2611.

•Madama Butterfly: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

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

•PRIDE Cape Coral: LGBT celebration. PRIDE Parade, celebrity guests, Tutu Drag Race, live music, street performers, carnival games, food trucks. SE 47th Ter & 10th Pl, Cape Coral. 3p-3a. Free. 900-4028.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Gershwin, Berlin & Friends concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30 & 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 543-7469.

•SWFL Reading Festival: Dozens of authors, readings, book signings, exhibits, activities, entertainment. Outdoors at Fort Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Free. 533-4832.

•The Texas Tenors: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. 941-218-0658.

•Tom Cotter: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•Yakov Smirnoff: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 4:30p. 389-6901.

March 5 SUNDAY

•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 472-4557.

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

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

•Beach Boys Tribute Band, Rudy Cox as Jimmy Buffett: The Venue Mudge Ranch, 1323 Loblolly Bay Rd SW, LaBelle. Dinner 5p, concert 6p. 410-1999.

•Bluegrass Concert: Hwy 41 S. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.

•Bonita Springs Boat Show: Bonita Springs Poker Room, 28010 Race Track Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 309-2804.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - The Children’s March. Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 7p. 941-387-4900.

•Circus Sarasota: 25th Anniversary Show. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 1 & 5p. 941-355-9805.

•Don Giovanni: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Concert. Christ United Methodist Church, 1430 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres. 3p. 560-9512.

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

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

•Michaler Cavanugh - Music of Neil Diamond, Paul Simon & James Taylor: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

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

•Naples Philharmonic & Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass: Wang Chamber Music Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Neil Berg’s 114 Years of Broadway: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3 & 7p. 597-1900.

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

•PRIDE Cape Coral Drag Brunch in the street: LGBT celebration. SE 47th Ter & 10th Pl, Cape Coral. 10a & 1p. 900-4028.

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

•Sarasota Trio Festival: Bryan Spaintower & Third World Ave, Folkharmony, Rising Tide concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 4p. 941-894-6469.

•Showtime Benefit for Venice Theatre Rebuild: Concert w Players Centre & Venice Theatre singers, Showtime Dancers & Silver Foxes Dancers. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 2p. 941-218-0658.

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

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 543-7469.

•The Rocket Man Show: Elton John tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. 941-218-0658.

March 6 MONDAY

•An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt: Go Bully for ‘Ding’ fundraiser for ‘Ding’ Darling Nat’l Wildlife Refuge. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. rsvp. 440-452-9083.

•Back Home Again - Tribute to John Denver with Tom Becker: Tribute concert. Venice

•Beginnings - Chicago Tribute: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Film Screening & Discussion: Hosted by Fort Myers Film Festival. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, film 7p. talk after film. 810-6323.

•Folk Legacy Trio: Members of Kingston Trio, Limeliters & The Diamonds concert. Charlotte Players, Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

•Let’s Hang On - Frankie Valli Tribute Show: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Masquerade Gala: Gulfshore Playhouse fundraiser. Hugh Panaro & Eryn LeCroy concert. Gulfshore Playhouse. Ritz-Carlton Golf resort, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples. 5:30p. rsvp. 866-811-4111.

•Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.

•Renee Elise Goldsberry: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

March 7 TUESDAY

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

•Art Reception: Sarasota Opera outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 6-8p. 941-366-5731.

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

•ECHO Global Food & Farm Festival: Demos, exhibits, workshops, samples, cooking shows. 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. 9a-3p. Free. 543-3246.

•Lecture: Author Robert Macomber. Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. 772-7037.

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

March 8 WEDNESDAY

•Almost ABBA: Tribute band. Marco island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood, Marco Island. 6:30p. 389-6447.

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

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

•Cheap Trick: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Don Giovanni: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

•ECHO Global Food & Farm Festival: Demos, exhibits, workshops, samples, cooking shows, plant sales. 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. 9a-3p. Free. 543-3246.

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

•Little River Band: Concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. Free, 314-3723.

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

•Magic Rocks: Illusionist & magician Leon Etienne. Boys & Girls Club Park Meadows Community Club, 1900 Park Meadows Dr, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 334-1886.

•Mike Imbasciani & Bluez Rockerz: Tribute to Eric Clapton concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.

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

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

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

•Songs of Ireland - GO Divas: Gulfshore Opera outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Bring chairs. 529-3925.

•Wednesday Night Market: Farmers market, art, food trucks, craft beer, live music by Pearl Street Band. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-8p. Free. 939-2787.

March 9 THURSDAY

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

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

•Bash for the Bay: Live music by High Voltage, cocktails, auctions, buffet, dancing, fundraiser for Rookery Bay National Research Reserve. The Players Club & Spay at Lewly, 8060 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. 6-10p. rsvp. 530-5977.

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

•Croquet & Chardonnay: Games & wine, free house tour. Historic Palm Cottage Norris Gardens, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 4-7p. rsvp. 261-8164.

•ECHO Global Food & Farm Festival: Demos, exhibits, workshops, samples, cooking shows, plant sales. 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. 9a-3p. Free. 543-3246.

•Gus Constantellis: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Magic Rocks: Illusionist & magician Leon Etienne. Boys & Girls Club Park Meadows Community Club, 1900 Park Meadows Dr, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 334-1886.

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

•Piano Talk: The Romantic Piano concert w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

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

•The English Chamber Orchestra: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

•Voices of Naples on Broadway: Concert. Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd, Naples. 7p. 455-2582.

March 10 FRIDAY

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

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

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-3p. Free. 574-0802.

•Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Cirque des Voix: CirqueOrchestra & Key Chorale. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 8p. 941-355-9805.

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

•ECHO Global Food & Farm Festival: Demos, exhibits, workshops, samples, cooking shows, plant sales. 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. 9a-3p. Free. 543-3246.

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

•Forever Fleetwood Canada: Fleetwood Mac tribute concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

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

•Gus Constantellis: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Int’l Network of Creatives Arts Conference: Speakers, workshops, forums, networking, Dr Robert Petterson keynote address. Covenant Church, 6926 Trail Blvd, Naples. 3-5p, art show 5p. rsvp. 287-7331.

•Int’l Network of Creatives Concert: Michael Yanis, Serfei Govorov, Misty Drake, Amy Bright, Nathan Clark George, Zach Bartholomew Jazz Trio. Covenant Church Worship Center, 6926 Trail Blvd, Naples. 7p. 287-7331.

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

•Kat Crosby & the Rhythm Gators: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

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

•Madama Butterfly: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Music & Arts Fusion Walk: Free outdoor concert & art fair. Tarpon Point Marina, 6179 Black Marlin Ln, Cape Coral. 5-10p. 772-5657.

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

•Ralph Curtis Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

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

•The Beach Buoys: Beach Boys tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

March 11 SATURDAY

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

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

•Arts On Tap: Fundraiser, food, craft beers, lawn games. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.

•Calidore String Quartet: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.

•Canyon Folkies: Folk music tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Cirque des Voix: CirqueOrchestra & Key Chorale. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1p. 941-355-9805.

•ECHO Global Food & Farm Festival: Demos, exhibits, workshops, samples, cooking shows, plant sales. 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. 9a-3p. Free. 543-3246.

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

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

•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 692-8436.

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

•Garden Talk: Beguiling Begonias. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. 334-7419.

•Gus Constantellis: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 7 8:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Int’l Network of Creatives Arts Conference: Speakers, workshops, forums, networking, Adam Drake artist spotlight. Covenant Church, 6926 Trail Blvd, Naples. 9a-3:30p. rsvp. 287-7331.

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

•Leslie Odom Jr: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9a-3p. Free. rsvp. 941-486-0811.

•Music in the Garden: The Freecoasters. 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.

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

•Shen Yun: Chinese dance concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 2 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

•SWFL Archeology Day: Outdoor activities & crafts. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 10a-1p. Free. 695-0008.

•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks concert w Thomas Mesa, cello. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. Lecture 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 418-1500.

•Witches & Warlocks Ball: Fundraising gala for Marco Island Historical Society. Music, dancing, auctions, dining. Island Country Club, 500 Nassau Rd, Marco Island. 5:30p. rsvp. 389-6447.

March 12 SUNDAY

•Boston Red Sox vs NY Yankees: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Britains Finest - The Complete Beatles Experience: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

•Cirque des Voix: CirqueOrchestra & Key Chorale. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1p. 941-355-9805.

•Don Giovanni: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

•English Chamber Orchestra: Concert. Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.

•Gulfshore Opera Gala: Gulfshore Opera concert at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd, N Naples & dinner at The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples. Concert 4p & dinner 5:30p. 529-3925.

•Itzhak Perlman: Classical music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Joselita: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

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

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

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

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

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

•Shen Yun: Chinese dance concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 2 & 6:30p. 941-218-0658.

•Sunday Night Chamber Music: Brian Lin piano concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

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

March 13 MONDAY

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

•Britains Finest - The Complete Beatles Experience: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p & 278-4422.

•Sarasota Jazz Festival VIP Reception: Details tba. 941-366-1552.

•Tribute to Billy & Elton - The Hits: Phil Thompson tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

March 14 TUESDAY

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

•Barry Douglas: Grand Piano Series concert. St Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 469-333-32319.

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

•Compton & Bennett: A Cracker at The Ritz, Rick Compton & Betsy Bennett musical comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

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

•Lecture: Burrowing Owls Don’t Hoot. Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. 772-7037.

•Lecture: Logging the Big Cypress. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.

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

•Sarasota Jazz Festival Jazz Trolley & Pub Crawl: 5 trolleys to 10 venues in downtown Sarasota with 10 bands. Trolleys depart 5:30-9:30p from University Town Center mall, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota. 941-366-1552.

•Songs of Ireland with GO Divas: Gulfshore Opera concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Bob Williams, David Hintz, Robert Bidney. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•Tribute to Billy & Elton - The Hits: Tribute concert w Phil Thompson. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

March 15 WEDNESDAY

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

•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Carter Popple: Saxophone recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•Get the Led Out: Led Zeppelin tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

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

•Lizz Wright, Christian Sands Trio: Sarasota Jazz Festival concert. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 6. 941-366-1552.

•Madama Butterfly: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

•Orange Blossom Opry Band: Concert. The Venue Mudge Ranch, 1323 Loblolly Bay Rd SW, LaBelle. Dinner 6p, concert 7p. 410-1999.

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

•Songs of Ireland with GO Divas: Gulfshore Oprea concert. St. Leo Parish Life Center, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925

•Triumph of Freedom: Fundraiser for Holocaust Museum, speaker Michael Abramowitz. Arthrex One Conference Center, 1360 Creekside Blvd, Naples. rsvp. 263-9200.

March 16 THURSDAY

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

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

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

•Chris Distefano: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p-12a. 985-9839.

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

•Disney on Ice: Into the Magic ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Dr. Ed Calle: Latin jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.

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

•Lecture: Barron Collier, the Int’l World Police and the Birth of Interpol. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Marcus Miller, Allen Carmen Project with Gumbi Ortiz: Sarasota Jazz Festival concert. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-1552.

•Sarasota Jazz Festival Film: The Benny Goodman Story. Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Ct, Sarasota. 9a. 941-366-1552.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Emperor concert. Neel Performing Arts center, State College of Florida, 5840 26 St W, Bradenton, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Steve White: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

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

March 17 FRIDAY

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

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

•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Bruce in the USA: Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 12-11p. 455-1444.

•Disney on Ice: Into the magic ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

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

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

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

•Hein Jung & Gregorios Zamparas: Free soprano & piano concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. Free. 941-966-6161.

•Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways: Jimmy Buffet tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 3 & 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Kurt Elling w Charlie Hunter, Dick Hyman & Diego Figueiredo: Sarasota Jazz Festival concert. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 6:30p. 941-366-1552.

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

•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Priscilla Block: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Sarasota Jazz Festival Film: Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool. Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Ct, Sarasota. 9a. 941-366-1552.

•Sarasota Jazz Festival Late Night Open Jam: Led by La Lucha. Nathan Benderson Park Tower, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 9:30p-12a. 941-366-1552.

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

•St. Patrick’s Day Bash: Irish music, Irish dancing, Irish food. Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. 12-6p. Free. 995-2141.

•St. Patrick’s Day Block Party: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 4-10p. Free. 313-5129.

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

•Steve White: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•The Chain Gang: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

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

•Venice Symphony: A Celtic Celebration. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

•Winter Concerts: Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.

March 18 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Rough & Tumble concert, David Hintz opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•Bereishit Dance Company: Balance & Imbalance & Judo. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Chris Walters Trio - Rhapsody in Burlesque: George Gershwin & Cole Porter tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 12-11p. 455-1444.

•Disney on Ice: Into the Magic ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 2 & 6p. 948-7825.

•Don Giovanni: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Doug Cameron & Sons: Jazz violin concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Ernani: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

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

•History Walk: Land of the Calusa. Bonita Springs Historical Society lecture. Starts at Liles Hotel History Center, Riverside Park, 27580 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a. 992-6997.

•Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree: Food, drink, entertainment, cattle drive starts 9:30p on Main St, Immokalee. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. 7a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

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

•Jeff Allen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 4p. 389-6901.

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

•KC & the Sunshine Band, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King: Outdoor disco concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Lysander Piano Trio: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.

•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Paquito D’Rivera, Houston Person & Tony Monaco: Sarasota Jazz Festival concert. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 6:30p. 941-366-1552.

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

•Sarasota Jazz Festival Late Night Open Jam: Led by Synia Carroll. Nathan Benderson Park Tower, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 9:30p-12a. 941-366-1552.

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

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

•Steve White: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

March 19 SUNDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Charlie McCoy, Roy Schneider, Kim Mayfield Songwriters in the Round outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. 691-4069.

•Americana: Voices of Naples holiday concert. St Leo’s Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 455-2582.

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

•Bereishit Dance Company: Balance & Imbalance & Judo. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

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

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

•Disney on Ice: Into the Magic ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1 & 5p. 948-7825.

•Gloria: Choral Artistry concert w chamber orchestra. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 4p. 560-5695.

•Ming Gao & Michael Baron: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

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

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Veterans Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.

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

•One of These Night - Tribute to The Eagles: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

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

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

•Real Deal Dueling Pianos: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Therese: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

•What a Night: Jersey Boys & Abba tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice.3. 941-218-0658.

March 20 MONDAY

•One of These Night - Tribute to The Eagles: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p & 278-4422.

•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

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

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

•Danny Sinoff Sings Sinatra - The Rat Pack Years: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 800-3292.

•Ensemble New SRQ: And the Hits Keep Coming. Concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p.

•Forever Fleetwood: Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The Venue Mudge Ranch, 1323 Loblolly Bay Rd SW, LaBelle. Dinner 6p, concert 7p. 410-1999.

•Pine Flatwoods Walk: 2 hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.

•Pitbull: Concert, Iggy Azalea opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Venice Concert Band: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. Free. 941-218-0658.

March 21 TUESDAY

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

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

•Jennifer Rowley: Opera Naples concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

•Madama Butterfly: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Opera Theater of Connecticut – Lerner & Loewe: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 344-7025.

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

•Re-enactment: Bonnie Bozzo as Lillie Pierce Voss. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 642-1440.

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

APRIL

April 1 SATURDAY

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

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

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Art Walks the Runway: International couture fashion show. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Back Yard Bash: Parents & children compete in backyard games, live music, food trucks. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30-9:30p. 514-0084

•Backyard Bluesfest: Frank Bang 4, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, Avery Grouws Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 693-7111.

•Cooper Alan: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

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

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

•Michaela Berres: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3;30p. Free. 745-4268.

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

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

•Rebekah Reffalski: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Reno Collier: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•Sarasota Orchestra: A Hero’s Life concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

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

•Southland Bluegrass & Wilderness Festival: Outdoor concert – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, The Steeldrivers, Del McCoury Band, Sister Sadie, The Grascals, Justin Mason & Blue Night. RV show, food trucks. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 11a-9p. Free. 800-218-0007.

•Spirit of the Gulf Chorus: Spring concert. First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 844-704-7464.

•SWFL Symphony: A Night at the Opera Masterworks concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. Lecture 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 418-1500.

April 2 SUNDAY

•A Night at the Opera: Opera Naples w SWFL Symphony concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

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

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

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Grant Us Peace spring concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 4p. 560-9512.

•Gulf Coast Symphony: Music of the Night concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

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

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

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Cinematic Sounds concert & after-party. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.

•Sarasota Orchestra: A Hero’s Life concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

•The Gambler Returns: Kenny Rogers tribute band. The Venue Mudge Ranch, 1323 Loblolly Bay Rd SW, LaBelle. Dinner 5p, concert 6:30p. 410-1999.

April 3 MONDAY

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

•Danny Sinoff - The Tony Bennett Songbook: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 800-3292.

•Family Sunset Stroll: 1 1/2 hour guided boardwalk tour for families w kids age 5 & up. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.

•Live in Central Park (Revisited) - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

April 4 TUESDAY

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

•Compton & Bennett: A Cracker at The Ritz, Rick Compton & Betsy Bennett musical comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Emerging Artist Series: Sanibel Music Festival concert w FGCU students. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•FGCU Bower String Ensembles: Sanibel Music Festival Emerging Artists Series concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.

•Historic Palm Cottage Grand Re-Opening: Guided tours. Historic Palm Cottage & Norris Gardens, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 261-8164.

•Live in Central Park (Revisited) - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Frida: Opera Naples concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert & dinner. Colony Bay Club, 5200 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 529-3925.

April 5 WEDNESDAY

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

•Art Reception: Sarasota Ballet perform. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-5731.

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

•Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: Dance concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

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

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

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

•Maria Fe Soto Caballero: Double bass recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

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

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

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

•Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Frida: Opera Naples concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert & dinner. Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 6p. 529-3925.

•The US Bee Gees: Bee gees tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

April 6 THURSDAY

•An Evening with Bob Beatty: Author of Duane Allman biography. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 6:30p. Free. 252-8476.

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

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

•Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: Dance concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

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

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

•Jay Hewlett: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

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

•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9a-3p. Free. rsvp. 941-486-0811.

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

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

•Pine Flatwoods Walk: 2 hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

April 7 FRIDAY

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

•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, in Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.

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

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

•Dancing Earth: Dance performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

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

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

•Jay Hewlett: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

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

•Thunder Beach Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

April 8 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Ordinary Elephant concert, Barbara Chamberlain opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•Chris Cagle: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Dancing Earth: Dance performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 692-8436.

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

•History Walk: Places of Wonderment, Wonder Gardens tour. Bonita Springs Historical Society. Starts at Liles Hotel History Center, Riverside Park, 27580 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a. 992-6997.

•I Got No Strings: Terrence Kennedy cabaret revue. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 284-5214.

•Jay Hewlett: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 7 8:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Music in the Garden: Kraig Kenning. 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.

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

April 9 SUNDAY

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

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

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

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

April 10 MONDAY

•Bonita Springs Short Film Festival Gala & Awards Ceremony: Prado Stadium Theater, 25251 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs. 6p. 992-0128.

•The Price is Right Live: Game show. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

April 11 TUESDAY

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

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

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

•Lecture: Eleven Defining Days in Collier County History. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Karen Cohen, Dan Philgreen, Bruce Gallant. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

April 12 WEDNESDAY

•Chicago Rewind: Chicago tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Wednesday Night Market: Farmers market, art, food trucks, craft beer, live music by Reckless Saints. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-8p. Free. 939-2787.

April 13 THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler Symphony No 4. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Pecos & The Rooftops: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

•Poetry & Music Open Mic: Open to all & all ages. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-9p. Free. 939-2787.

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

•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

April 14 FRIDAY

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

•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.

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

•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. Ft Myers HS, 2635 Cortez Blvd, 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.

•Footloose: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

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

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

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

•Southern Cross: Crosby, Stiils, Nash & Young tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Teresa Caputo: Medium. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•The Lineup Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

April 15 SATURDAY

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

•Backyard Bluesfest: Billy Price, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, band tba. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 693-7111.

•BBQ, Bands & Brew: Live music, family activities, food. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 938-0056.

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

•Egg-cellent Easter: Easter egg hunt. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.

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

•Footloose: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.

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

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

•JP Sears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 5, 7, 9p. 389-6901.

•LecExploring the Everglades Family Day: Kids activities, games, crafts. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler Symphony No 4. Masterworks Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

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

April 16 SUNDAY

•Choral Artistry Concert: Poulence ‘Gloria’ & Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, w FGCU University Choir & Symphony. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 4p. 560-5695.

•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - Bach Du Nirte Israel. Church of Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-387-4900.

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

•FGCU Chamber & University Choirs w Symphony Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 745-4268.

•Footloose: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.

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

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

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

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

•Readers Theater: Taking Chances. 5 15 -minute one-act plays. The Naples Players. United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•SWFL Concert Band: Playing the Blues concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.

April 17 MONDAY

•Ensemble New SRQ: 1976. Concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. Xp.

•Lecture: How Spanish American Independence Brought Florida to the United States. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 642-1440.

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7-9p. Free. 777-0416.

•The Brothers Doobie: Tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

April 18 TUESDAY

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

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

•Mike Lee: Grand Piano Series fortepiano concert. Trinity-by-the-Cove, 553 Galleon Dr, Naples. 3p. 469-333-3231.

April 19 WEDNESDAY

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

•Family Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 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.

•Francisco Fullana, Mike Lee, Milana Strezeva: Grand Piano Series concert. St Leo Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.

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

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

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

April 20 THURSDAY

•Aaron Levine: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

•All the Sex I’ve Ever Had: Theater for mature audiences. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

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

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

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

•Dean Napolitano: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

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

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

•Lecture: Trailblazing the Tamiami Trail. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Marco Grispo Ensemble: Argentinian jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.

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

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

•Ying Li: Grand Piano Series concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.

April 21 FRIDAY

•All the Sex I’ve Ever Had: Theater for mature audiences. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Ashland Craft: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.

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

•Dean Napolitano: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Don Giovanni: Gulfshore Opera concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.

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

•Fabio Bididni & Balourdet Quartet: Grand Piano Series concert. St Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 469-333-3231.

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

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

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

•Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.

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

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

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

•The Swingin’ Clique: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

•Venice Symphony: Fairytales & Flutes concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

April 22 SATURDAY

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

•All the Sex I’ve Ever Had: Theater for mature audiences. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Balourdet String Quartet: Grand Piano Series family-friendly concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a. Free. 939-2787.

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

•Dean Napolitano: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

•Earth Day Celebration: Activities. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10:30a-3:30p. 463-4588.

•Earth Day Story Time: Author Susan Levine. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 10a-1p. 348-9151.

•Earth Day!: Kids activities, games, crafts. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.

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

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

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

•History Walk: Cruising Down the River, Imperial River. Bonita Springs Historical Society. Starts at Liles Hotel History Center, Riverside Park, 27580 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a. 992-6997.

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

•Sailor Circus Spring Show: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.

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

•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks concert w Ying Li, piano. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. Lecture 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 418-1500.

•You Raise Me Up - Music of Josh Grobin & Friends: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

April 23 SUNDAY

•All the Sex I’ve Ever Had: Theater for mature audiences. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

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

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

•Cirque Goes to the Movies: Gulf Coast Symphony concert & circus artists. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.

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

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

•Michael Weiss-Holmes & Casey Dierlam: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

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

•Sailor Circus Spring Show: Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1p. 941-355-9805.

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

•Showstoppin Harmony - From Broadway to Opera: The Venice Chorale concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.

•Sounds of the 60s & 70s: The great Storytellers - Dave Rode. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 2p. 323-6570.

•Venice Chorale: Harmony from Broadway to Opera concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. Free. 941-218-0658.

April 24 MONDAY

•Danny Sinoff - The Very Best of Sinatra: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 800-3292.

•Kevin Nealon: Comedian. Fundraiser gala for Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1400 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. 395-2233.

•Venice Concert Band: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. Free. 941-218-0658.

•FGCU Chamber Music Choir: Concert. Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples. 4p. Free. 745-4268.

•High School Choral Festival: Local student choirs concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

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

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

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

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

•Steve Nelson: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

April 25 TUESDAY

•FGCU Chamber Music Choir: Concert. Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples. 4p. Free. 745-4268.

•High School Choral Festival: Local student choirs concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

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

April 26 WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

•Steve Nelson: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

April 27 THURSDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Mean Mary concert, JD Lashley opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•Brian Glowacki: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Ehnes String Quartet: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Evolving/Revolving - Jehanne: Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.

•FGCU Symphonic Band: Blue Band concert. N Ft Myers HS, 5000 Orange Grove Blvd, N Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•Piano Talk: Violin Magic concert w Jodie DeSalvo & Emerson Millar. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•The Harlem Globetrotters: Basketball comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

April 28 FRIDAY

•Brian Glowacki: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Buffet & The Beach Buoys: Jimmy Beffett & Beach Boys tribute band. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Doug Cameron & Family: Bluegrass concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Evolving/Revolving - Jehanne: Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485

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

•Queen Nation: Tribute band. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. 941-218-0658.

•Ralph Curtis Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

April 29 SATURDAY

•Appalacian Roadshow: Bluegrass concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Big Al & The Heavyweights, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, The Lucky Losers. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 693-7111.

•Brian Glowacki: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Evolving/Revolving - Jehanne: Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485

•Jason Street: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Nadia Henneman: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•Sebastian Plymette: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Tamiami Trail Celebration: Classic cars, live music, cake. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 10a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

April 30 SUNDAY

•50 Years After - Tribute to the Woodstock Generation: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Don Giovanni: Gulfshore Opera & Naples Philharmonic opera. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Evolving/Revolving - Jehanne: Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Jane B Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 3p. 941-260-8485

•Free Concert: Sarasota Orchestra Brass Quintet. GT Bray Park Amphitheater, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton. 2:30p. 941-487-2746.

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

•Maria de Buenos Aires & El Condor Pasa: 2 short operas in Spanish. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•Sunday Night Chamber Music: Stamps Strings concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

ONGOING

theater

•Always a Bridesmaid: Apr 18-May 20. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Arabian Nights: Feb 24-Mar 5. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson: Apr 20-22 & 27-30. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•Backwards Forwards Back: Mar 24-Apr 23. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.

•Barefoot in the Park: Mar 25-Apr 16 (previews Mar 23 & 24). Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Big Sexy - The Fats Waller Revue: Apr 19-May 28. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.

•Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds: Apr 21-May 9, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•Bring It On: Mar 10-19. The Belle Theatre young adults. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•Chicken & Biscuits: thru Apr 13. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Circus Sarasota: thru Mar 5. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Cirque des Voix: Mar 10-12. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park’s Regatta Island, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Crimes of the Heart: Apr 20-30. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Dinner at the Flemings: Mar 8-Apr 2. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.

•Disney On Ice - Into the Magic: Mar 16-19. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 948-7825.

•Doublewide Texas: thru Apr 9. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Dreamgirls: thru Apr 9. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.

•Footloose: Apr 14-16. Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Forever Plaid: thru Mar 11. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•Godspell: Mar 10-19. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Godspell: Mar 9-19. The Players Centre. The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S Tamiami Tr, #1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.

•Graceland and Asleep on the Wind: Apr 21-May 7. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Grease: Mar 9-19. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Gypsy - A Musical Fable: thru Mar 19. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Hamlet: Apr 14-23. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.

•Hollywood Arms: Mar 15-Apr 2. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Mar 15-Apr 22. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Into the Woods: Apr 13-30. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 284-5214.

•Jersey. Boys: thru Apr 9. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Jesus Christ Superstar: Mar 14-19. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Jungle Books Kids: Mar 20-24 Fort Myers Theatre Youth Theater, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers: thru Mar 26. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Legally Blonde: Apr 4-7. Venice High School Drama. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 941-218-0658.

•Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot: thru Mar 12 (previews Feb 9 & 10). Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Little Shop of Horrors: Mar 15-19. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•Lobby Hero: Apr 21-May 16. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Love, Lies and the Doctor’s Dilemma: Apr 20-23 & 26-30. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•Mean Girls: Apr 18-23. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Million Dollar Quartet: Mar 21-26. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Morning After Grace: Apr 29-May 14 (previews Apr 27 & 28). Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Murder Most Elite: Mar 8-Jun4 Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Murder on the Orient Express: Mar 16-19, 22-26, 30 & 31, & Apr 1 & 2. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•Next to Normal: Mar 10-19. The Belle Theatre. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•Nunsense: Apr 13-29. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•On Golden Pond: thru Mar 5. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Pass Over: Mar 31-Apr 15 (previews Mar 29 & 30). Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Plaza Suite: thru Mar 26. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash: Mar 24-Apr 16. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Rock of Ages: Apr 27-30 & May 4-7. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Apr 14-30. The Belle Theatre. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•Sailor Circus - Spring Show: Apr 20-23. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Saving Kitty: Mar 10-26. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•Silent Sky: thru Mar 5. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Sister Act: Apr 14-May 20. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: thru Mar 11. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Sylvia: thru Mar 5. The Naples Players. United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Amateur Killer: Apr 26-May 14. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.

•The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon: Apr 27-30. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Cocktail Hour: Mar 14-Apr 2. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•The Divine Sister: Mar 23-Apr 2. Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•The Foreigner: Apr 19-May 7. Marco Players. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•The Foreigner: Apr 18-May 7. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•The Goodbye Girl: Mar 9-12 & 16-19. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•The Hatmaker’s Wife: Mar 16-18 & 23-26. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•The Importance of Being Earnest: thru Mar 11. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•The Silver Foxes: Mar 28-Apr 2. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•The Sound of Music: Mar 1-Apr 2. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Tootsie - the Musical: Apr 4-9. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Two for Flinchin’: thru Mar 5 Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Xanadu: Mar 24-Apr 16. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

art galleries

•Aldo Castillo Gallery: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Mar 3-31: Lorna March - Wild Beasts; Apr 7-May 6: Hugo Diaz - Art in Motion. 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. Mar 3-Apr 1: Annual All Florida; Apr 5-17: The Future of Art - Middle School Student Show; Apr 20-29: The Future of Art - High School Student Show. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.

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

•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. thru Mar 11: Luca Molnar, Eugene Ofori Agyei, Marion Tobias, Members show; Mar 23-Apr 29: Jeanne Guertin-Potoff, Rebecca Zweibel, Karen Arango, Large-scale Works. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-365-2032.

•Art Ovation Hotel: 1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. thru May 6: Andrea Dasha Reich, Javi Robin Holl, Carol Lukitsch, Isaac Azulay, Jude Zawaideh, Dan Houston, Clemi Abadi. 941-316-0808.

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

•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru May 7: Love Stories from the National Portrait Gallery; thru Jul 16: Florida Contemporary; Mar 4-Oct 15: Naples Collects; Apr 1-Jul 30: Three Degrees of Separation. Ongoing— North lawn: Jesus Rafael Soto - Extension & Half Sphere; Chihuly Collection; Magritte - Reflections of Another world, Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest. Tue-Sat 1-a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

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

•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 283-1335.

•BIG ARTS: Thru Mar 10: Shhh… Quiet - Ran Adler; Mar 14-Apr 24: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc Spring Show - Power of Light. 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Mar: The Exquisite Moving Corpse. 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. Mar 3-30: Art Center Students, We Exist - LGBTQ+; Apr 7-27: Wilderscapes - Ehren Fritz Gerhard; Apr 7- May 25: Florida Society of Goldsmiths. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 574-0802.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. thru Mar 5: Wild About Wildlife; Mar 9-30: People & Places; Apr 3-27: Celebrating Color - Members & SWFL Fine Craft Guild. Silent Auction viewing Mar 2-29 11a-4p. Mon-Th 11a-4p. 772-5657.

•Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Mar 3-30: Richard Diedrich - Architect & Artist; Mar 3-30: Being Human; Apr 7-27: Stone Carvers; Apr 7-27: Art of Betty Harper. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.

•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. Mar 25: Docent & Master Naturalist Tours. Daily 10a-5p. 695-2428.

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

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. thru Mar 1: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc; Mar 8-29: SWFL Watercolor Society; Apr 5-276: Estero Art League. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073.

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Mar 1-31: SWFL Pastel Society. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.

•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.

•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Inside Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Mar 3-Apr 2: Piper Rudich. Wed-Sun 10a-3p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 590-8645.

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

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

•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p. Exhibits at South Regional Library, Estero Mar 3-24; Coco Art Gallery, Estero Apr 5-26.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery– thru Mar 2: Carmelo Blandino; Mar 24-Apr 6: Student Art Show; Apr 21-May 5: Senior Projects. Art Complex Courtyard– thru Mar 2: Everything is Nothing - AMLgMATD. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.

•Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center: 525 Kumquat Cr, Sarasota. thru Mar 12: Emerge Sarasota; Mar 18-Apr 14: Fabulous Arts Foundation; Apr 17-May 22: Earth Day Exhibit. Mon & Tue 5-7p & by appt. 941-894-6469.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Exhibition at BIG ARTS (900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel) Mar 14-Apr 24. 463-3909.

•Gallery of Matlacha: Temporarily Closed. 4625 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 443-350-3188.

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

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

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

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

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

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 395-0027.

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

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

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

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

•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: Temporarily Closed. 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 203-8332.

•Marc Harris Wildlife Photography Gallery: The Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples, By appt. 789-7027 283-3354.

•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Mar 6-Apr 4: Members Show; Apr 10-May 2: Adult Student Show. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.

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

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

•Naples Art District: Shirley St, J&C Blvd & adjacent streets. Art Alive: Open studios Nov-May 1st Wed 1-5p, 1st Thu 1-5p, 3rd Sat 1-5p. Mar 23-25: Art & Design Expo. 249-1977.

•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Mar 4-Jun 11: Miradas de Mujeres - Isabelle de Borchgrave & the World of Frida Kahlo. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.

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

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

•Rene Miville Gallery: 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 & Smith Galleries: Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd; Crossley Gallery: Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd; Selby Gallery: 2700 N Tamiami Tr; Skylight & Thompson Galleries: Keating Center, Bradenton Rd; Stulberg Gallery: 1188 MLK Way). Basch Gallery— thru Mar 24: Circles & Spheres. Crossley Gallery— . Selby Gallery, Smith Gallery— thru Mar 24: Therman Statom. Stulberg Gallery— thru Mar 24: Ligature XIII - Expansion. Thompson Gallery— thru Mar 17: Lee Mayer. Skylight Gallery—. Tue 9a-9p & Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Mar 26: June Clark - Harlem Quilt; thru Apr 2: The Marvelous Marbling of Matsui Kosei; thru Apr 30: Artists from Newtown, Sarasota neighborhood; thru May 28: Gods & Lovers - Paintings & Sculpture from India; thru Jan 2024: As long as there is sun, as long as there is light; Mar 18-Sep 4: Reclaiming Home - Contemporary Seminole Art. Circus Museum. Bayfront Gardens. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Temporarily Closed. 322-8593.

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

•Sanibel Public Library: 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Sanibel Captiva Art League exhibits– thru Mar 24: Just Desserts; Mar 24-Apr 24: TBA; Apr 24-Jul 3: Fab 5 Artists. Mon-Fri 9a-3p. 472-2155.

•Sarasota Art Center: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. thru Mar 11: Luca Molnar, Eugene Ofori Agyei, Marlon Tobias, Members Show. Mon-Fri 101-5p 7 Sat 12-5p. 941-365-2032

•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. thru May 7: Richard Benson; thru May 7: Sara Berman’s Closet; thru Jun 25: A Beautiful Mess - Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.

•Sarasota Orchestra Harmony Gallery: Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. thru Apr 3: Booker High School; Apr 4-May 12: Bonnie Childs. Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Schelkun Studio Arts: Gallery 206, 5880 Shirley St, #206, Naples. Thu 11a-5p & by appt. 215-837-0251.

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

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Grand Atrium— Mar 3-24: Her Story; Apr 7-28: Ft Myers High School Students. Capital Gallery— Mar 3-24: Salvaged Sunshine; Apr 7-28: Sounds & Color. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.

•smallwalls: 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt & 1st Wed 3-7p, 1st Thu 11a-5p, 3rd Sat 11a-5p. 402-201-6160.

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

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

•Things I Like by Catherine: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Mar 16-30: Marc Zimmerman. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.

•Timeless: 2218 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. 332-8463.

•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Mar 3-5: Art from the Attic. Daily 10a-5p. 340-6467.

•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Mar 24-Apr 29: Styled Steel - Don Adams, Shah Hadjebi, Al Chailosky. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.

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

•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. thru Mar 9: Annual Art Auction; Mar 17-Apr 6: Members Show; Apr 14-26: Retro. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 941-485-7136.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery— thru Mar 9: Call of the Wild; Mar 15-Apr 25: Fresh; Apr 27-May 11: Charlotte County High School. Goff Gallery— thru Mar 1: 4 Chicks Who Don’t Cook; Mar 7-Apr 11: Suncoast Watercolor; Apr 15-25: Inspiring Volunteers; Apr 29-May 11: Charlotte County Middle School. Rebecca Hall— thru Mar 9: In Our World - Jill Krasner; Mar 15-Apr 24: Water Media & Alcohol Ink; Apr 29-May 11: Charlotte County Middle School. 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— thru Mar: Seminole Pride - Art of Jimmy Osceola. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.

•America’s Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, North Road Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.

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

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

•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.

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

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

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

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

•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail 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 & haunted Walks select nites 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.

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

•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru May 14: Namaste India; thru Jul: Inventioneers Lab - Woodworking. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p. Closed Sep 10-16. 514-0084.

•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Mar 16: The Spirit of Tequila; Mar 28-Jul 29: 1923 - Exploring Collier County’s Founding Year. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.

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

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

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

•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Visitor Education Center, wildlife presentations daily 11a; speakers. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.

•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Re-opens Apr 4. 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Sunfrise-sunset. 472-1100.

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

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a; Garden tour by appt; Yoga in the Moonlight Garden Wed 10a; piano concert every other Wed 9:30a. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.

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

•Historic Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Reopens Apr 4. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Walking tours of Naples historic district: Wed 9:30a; House tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p; Guided garden tours: 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10a. Tue & Wed 12-4 & Sat 12-7p. Tue-Sat 12-4p & Sat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.

•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibits— thru Apr: Two Regimes; ongoing: Caught on Film - Wartime Photography of Ken Regele. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.

•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. Thru Apr 30: Tutankhamun - Return of the King. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. thru Apr 29: Stories of Immakalee’s African-American Pillars & Pioneers. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru April 29: Clyde Butcher - Cuba, The Natural Beauty. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. thru Jun 25: Tiffany - The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.

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

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

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

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. thru May 13: Collier’s Cavalry - The Story of the SWFL Mounted Patrol. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions– thru Mar 5: La Calavera Catrina; thru Sep 10: Frida & Her Garden; Apr 7-Sep 4: Viva la Vida; thru Nov 2023: Stickwork interactive sculpture installation. Frida After 5: 1st Fri 5-8:30p. Fogg Café exhibit— thru May 29: Origins - Patricia Cavazos. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p. 643-7275.

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

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

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

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

•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. thru May 14: Leoma Lovegrove’s Caribbean Colors exhibit; meet Leoma Sat 10a-1p. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.

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

•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.

•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. thru Apr 27: Natural Selections Photography. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak tours. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

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

•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Apr Tue-Thu 10a-. 472-1932.

•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: Temporarily Closed. 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 472-4648.

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

•Shell Factory & Nature Park: 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Shell exhibits, Animal exhibits, petting farm, Christmas house, natural history exhibits, water games, video arcade, miniature golf, playgrounds, zip line. Live music Tue-Sun afternoons. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.

•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: select Sat 10:30a; Haunted History Tours Wed & Sat 8p; Tours begin & end at Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. By appt. 945-0405.

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

•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings, Marc Harris Wildlife photography gallery. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Daily 10a-4p. 992-2591.

parks

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

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

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

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

•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. 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 daily. 394-3397.

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

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

•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 6a-9p. 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. 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.

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

•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.

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

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

•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a. rsvp. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.

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

•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun 9a thru Mar. Free. 690-5030.

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

•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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

libraries

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

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

•Captiva: Temporarily Closed. 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 533-4890.

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

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

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

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

•Estates: 1266 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 Regional: 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 Community: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488

•Lakes Regional: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Temporarily Closed. 533-4000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

live music & comedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music in garden afternoons. Free. 337-7646.

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

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

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

•Matanzas on the Bay: Temporarily Closed. 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. 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-Sun & select Tue & Wed nites. 540-7867.

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

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

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 2nd & last Thu: Irish jam 6-9p; Sat: Jeff Lyons 1-5p. Free. 603-6535.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•The Barrel Room: Temporarily Closed. Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 333-2225.

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

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

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

•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Open mic Sun 8:30p-12:30a; live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.

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

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March 22 WEDNESDAY

•Alter Eagles: Eagles tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Center for the Arts Bonita Srings Annual Luncheon: Catered lunch fundraiser Julia Child impersonator, Linda Kenyon. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 11a. rsvp. 495-8989.

•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

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

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

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

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

•Family Sunset Stroll: 1 1/2 hour guided boardwalk tour for families w kids age 5 & up. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.

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

•Jade Strings: Outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 6:30p. 941-366-5731.

•Lecture: Sittings, Seductions, and the English Portrait. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2p. 597-1900.

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

•Vanessa Rubin: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

March 23 THURSDAY

•Art & Design Expo: Naples Art District artists & interior designer pairings. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 5-7p. Free. 247-1977.

•Art Reception & Awards 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.

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

•Chatham County Line: Americana music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

•Composers Luncheon: Lunch, concert & discussion. Punta Gorda Symphony. Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 11a. 941-205-5996.

•Essence of Motown: Tribute concert. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6:30p. 642-1440.

•Fiona & Hina Khuong-Huu with Rohan De Silva: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

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

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

•JJ Walker: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

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

•Will Evans: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.

•Winter Concerts: Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.

March 24 FRIDAY

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

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

•Art & Design Expo: Naples Art District artists & interior designer pairings. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

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

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 12-11p. 455-1444.

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

•Gentri - The Gentleman Trio: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Grapefruit Gala: Live music, storytelling, tastings. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 5-8p. Free. 695-0008.

•Interactive Murder Mystery Show: Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 4:30p. 941-621-8299.

•JJ Walker: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

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

•Madama Butterfly: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Memories - Tribute to Barbra Streisand: Concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Naples Philharmonic: An Evening of Overtures concert. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•The Roy Orbison Experience: Tribute concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Tiger Blue: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

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

•Winter Concerts: Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.

March 25 SATURDAY

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

•Americana Community Music Association: Richard Smith concert, Karen Cohen opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.

•Art & Design Expo: Naples Art District artists & interior designer pairings. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Blood Brothers (Albert Castiglia & Mike Zito), Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 693-7111.

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 12-11p. 455-1444.

•David Morin as Elvis: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.

•Dominic Cheli: Grand Piano Series concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.

•Don Giovanni: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

•Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra: Farrenc Symphony No 3 concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•JJ Walker: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Kristin Chenoweth: Concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Make Them Hear You: FGCU student cabaret. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Master Naturalist Tours: Exhibit, guided swamp walk. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a-3p. rsvp. 695-2428.

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

•Mike Block & Christylez Bacon, Patricia Ligia: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

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

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

•Naples Downtown Art Show: 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-6p. Free. 262-6517.

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

•Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars: Concert w Dominic Cheli. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

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

•Paisley Craze: 60s music tribute concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

•Singer’s Showcase: Concert fundraiser for Venice High School Chorus. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 4 & 7p. 941-218-0658.

•Sounds of Jazz & Blues: Free outdoor concert. Tarpon Point Marina, 6179 Black Marlin Ln Cape Coral. 5-10p. 772-5657.

•Sounds of the Sand: Live music, nature games, info about ‘Ding’ Darling Refuge. Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 1-7p. Free. 472-1100.

•The Music of Broadway: Paul Todd & Trica Hennessy. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.

•Therese: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Willy Chirino with Tito Fuentes Jr: Outdoor Latin music concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 9p. 800-218-0007.

March 26 SUNDAY

•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Collier Fair: Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples. 2-8p. 455-1444.

•David Morin as Elvis: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.

•Dazzling Divas: Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Fundraiser. Stephanie Lorenz & Angela Blasi concert St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, 4p. 560-9512.

•Ernani: Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

•Free Concert: Sarasota Orchestra Brass Quintet. Nathan Benderson Park Pavilion, 5861 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-487-2746.

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

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.

•Naples Downtown Art Show: 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

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

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

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

•Opera Naples: Student operettas, arts & crafts, kids activities, performances. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 963-9050.

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

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

•Sunday Night Chamber Music: Barry Ross, violin & Julie Carver, piano concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•SWFL Concert Band: Into the West concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.

•The Music of Broadway: Paul Todd & Tricia Hennessy. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.

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

•Vintage Baseball Game: Four team tournament. Terry Park, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-5p. 334-7419.

March 27 MONDAY

•Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra w JoAnn Falletta: Concert. Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.

•Danny Sinoff - An Evening of Ellington: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 800-3292.

•David Morin as Elvis: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•Folk Dancers from Republic of Georgia: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

•Frank Sanders: Saxophone recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•Music of Simon & Garfunkel: Swearington & Kelli concert. Charlotte Players, Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

March 28 TUESDAY

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

•Around the World in Song: Gulfshore Opera concert. St. Leo Parish Life Center, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. Bring chairs. 529-3925.

•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Georges Bizet’s Carmen: Opera Naples. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

•Lecture: Who Made the Everglades?Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. 772-7037.

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

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

•New York Brass Arts Trio: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.

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

•Paul Anka: Anka Sings Sinatra concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•The Guess Who: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

March 29 WEDNESDAY

•Bad Moon Rising: Creedence Clearwater tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 3 & 7p. 941-205-8545.

•EagleMania: Eagles tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

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

•Family Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. Register. 348-9151.

•Lecture: Feisty fabulous Women of Florida. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 642-1440.

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

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

•Zarzuela & Flamenco: Opera Naples. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

March 30 THURSDAY

•George Bizet’s Carmen: Opera Naples. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

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

•Maria Fernanda Urbina: Violin recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

•Piano Talk: Broadway Baby concert w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Reno Collier: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Stars of the Sixties: The Grass Roots, The association, The Cyrkle concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.

•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.

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

March 31 FRIDAY

•Around the World in Song: Gulfshore Opera concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 7p. 529-3925.

•Art Walks the Runway: Local fashion show opening night. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Behind the Notes: Discussion w Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti. Punta Gorda Symphony. Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, 401 Shreve St, Punta Gorda. 5p. Free. 941-205-5996.

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

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

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

•Reno Collier: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Rhythm on the River: Appalachian Road Show outdoor bluegrass concert & cocktails. Edison & Ford Winter Estates River Pavilion, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Bring lawn chairs. 334-7419.

•Sarasota Orchestra: A Hero’s Life concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Top of the World - Carpenter’s Tribute: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•US Stones: Rolling Stones tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.

•Yabo Brothers: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

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