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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
August-September
CeCe Teneal performs in the Divas of Soul concert, August 19 at Artis—Naples.
Chris Young performs at the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest's Pool Party, September 28 at Pink Shell Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
The Con Brio Quartet perform August 23 at the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point in Fort Myers.
Mike Imbasciani & Bkuezrockers perform September 13, at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in Punta Gorda.
​AUGUST
August 1 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Rd Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Behind the Scenes of the Reserve: Tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. 530-5977.
•Cirque du Soleil - Ovo: Acrobatics & music. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•First Friday: Neil Diamond tribute band in courtyard. Gulf Coast Town Center, 10037 Gulf Center Dr, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 267-5107.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Josh Wolf: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. 10TwentyFive, 33 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 208-6903.
August 2 SATURDAY
•Albert Castiglia: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.
•Cirque du Soleil - Ovo: Acrobatics & music. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 3 & 7p. 948-7825.
•Encore - A Decade of Showstoppers: Concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Josh Wolf: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Stage 2 Improv: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 404-5198.
August 3 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Brian Kelley: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Cirque du Soleil - Ovo: Acrobatics & music. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1 & 5p. 948-7825.
•Encore - A Decade of Showstoppers: Concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 939-2787.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
August 5 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
August 6 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FC Naples vs South Georgia Tormenta: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7:30p. 933-5335.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Movie Lovers Club: Meeting. Alliance for the Arts, North Bldg, 10091 McGregor Bvd, Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 357-7155.
August 7 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Free. 530-5977.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Mike Imbasciani: & BluezRockerz: Blues band. Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S Tamaimi Tr, Cape Coral. 6-9p. Free. 941-646-2489.
•Moonlight on the Boardwalk: Guided boardwalk tour, kids storytime, activities. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Riley Green: Rock concert, Ella Langley, Lauren Watkins, Preston Cooper open.. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
August 8 FRIDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. 10TwentyFive, 1025 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 8-11p. 829-0407.
•The Bob Band: Bob Dylan tribute band. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. xxp. 597-1900.
•The Molly Ringwalds: 80s tribute band. Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 321-8110.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
August 9 SATURDAY
•FC Naples vs Texoma: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7:30p. 933-5335.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Plies Day: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
August 10 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Matty – An Evening with Christy Mathewson: Theater. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 939-2787.
August 12 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
August 13 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Rachmaninoff & Scriabin: Konstanin Soukhovetski - storytelling, multimedia, music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•RC Smith: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
August 14 THURSDAY
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Jazz Thursday: Jazz concert. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30-8p. 941-309-4300.
•Joe Machi: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Paul Gavin Jazz Trio: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
August 15 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Joe Machi: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.​
August 16 SATURDAY
•Faithfully: Eagles & Journey tribute band. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker - Gerald Kostecka. St Hilary’s Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. executives@gulfwriters.org.
•Joe Machi: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Rodney Norman: Comedy. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
August 17 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Joe Machi: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
August 18 TUESDAY
•Cece Teneal’s Divas of Soul: Soul music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
August 20 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
August 21 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Con Brio Quartet: Classical music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Felipe Esparza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance: Orchid club meeting, speaker. Naples Conference cCenter, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 6:30-8:30p. Free. 269-6389.
•Lecture: Remembering Mayor McLeod. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Ron Feingold: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Zach Bartholomew: Jazz concert w vocalist Nicole Bartholomew. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
August 22 FRIDAY
•Mike Imbasciani: & BluezRockerz: Simply Clapton - Eric Clapton tribute concert. Gulf Theater, Military Heritage Museum, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7-8:30p. 941-646-2489.
•Art After Five: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•Felipe Esparza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Ron Feingold: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. Bone Hook Brewing, 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 631-8522.
August 23 SATURDAY
•Bravo Broadway: Showtunes concert w Gulf Coast Symphony & Raymond McLeod & Elizabeth D’Aiuto. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Feleipe Esparza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•George Worthmore & the Divebombers: Americana concert, Bon Mokadam opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Ron Feingold: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
August 24 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Tampa Tarpons: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
August 26 TUESDAY
•Exhibition Reception: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4-5:30p. Free. 642-1440.
•Paw Patrol - Live: Children’s show. Brian Kelley opens Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 6p. 948-7825.
August 27 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Live music, comedy, poetry, storytelling. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Paw Patrol - Live: Children’s show. Brian Kelley opens Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 6p. 948-7825.
August 28 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. Jug Creek Marina & Fish House, 16498 Tortuga St, Bokeelia. 5:30-8:30p. Free. 283-3331.
August 29 FRIDAY
•Selwyn Birchwood: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
August 30 SATURDAY
•FC Naples vs Westchester: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7:30p. 933-5335.
•Waterlily Weekend: Special exhibition, guided tours, talks, demos, family activities. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
August 31 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Waterlily Weekend: Special exhibition, guided tours, talks, demos, family activities. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
​SEPTEMBER
September 1 MONDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs St Lucie Mets: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jonnie W: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
September 3 WEDNESDAY​
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs St Lucie Mets: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jonnie W: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Movie Lovers Club: Meeting. Alliance for the Arts, North Bldg, 10091 McGregor Bvd, Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 357-7155.
September 4 THURSDAY​
•Disney on Ice: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs St Lucie Mets: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Mike Imbasciani: & BluezRockerz: Blues band. Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S Tamaimi Tr, Cape Coral. 6-9p. Free. 941-646-2489.
•Nashville Brass: Country music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Valerie Storm: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
September 5 FRIDAY​
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Disney on Ice: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•First Friday: Elton John tribute band in courtyard. Gulf Coast Town Center, 10037 Gulf Center Dr, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 267-5107.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs St Lucie Mets: Minor league baseball. post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Valerie Storm: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
September 6 SATURDAY​
•Disney on Ice: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 11a, 3 & 7p. 948-7825.
•FC Naples vs Greenville Triumph: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs St Lucie Mets: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Nate Currin: Americana concert, Carlene Thissen opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Valerie Storm: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
September 7 SUNDAY​
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Disney on Ice: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1 & 5p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs St Lucie Mets: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
September 9 TUESDAY​
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Zach Bartholomew Trio: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
September 10 WEDNESDAY​
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
September 11 THURSDAY​
•Chase Bryant: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Jazz Thursday: Jazz concert. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30-8p. 941-309-4300.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Tom Shillue: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Zach Bartholomew: Jazz concert - Dave Brubeck’s Time Out. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
September 12 FRIDAY​
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Eddie Griffin: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. 10TwentyFive, 1025 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 8-11p. 829-0407.
•Tom Shillue: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
September 13 SATURDAY​
•Folk & Flutter Butterfy Fest: Live music, food trucks, beverages, plant sales, kids activities – Mike Imbasciani 12-2p. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 9a-2p. 941-621-8299.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•The Magic of Motown: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Tom Shillue: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
September 14 SUNDAY​
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
September 17 WEDNESDAY​
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•RC Smith: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
September 18 THURSDAY​
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Decyo McDuffie: Jazz vocalist. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance: Orchid club meeting. Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 6:30-8:30p. Free. 269-6389.
•James Yon: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
September 19 FRIDAY​
•Cooper Alan: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Captiva. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•James Yon: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
September 20 SATURDAY​
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speakers - Craig Handel & Dave Kratzke. St Hilary’s Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. executives@gulfwriters.org.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Captiva. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•James Yon: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Katt Williams: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Matt Schofield: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Stage 2 Improv: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 404-5198.
September 21 SUNDAY​
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Captiva. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Tom Segura: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers.5. 481-4849.
September 22 MONDAY​
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in Cape Coral. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•LoCash: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest concert. Westin Cape Coral, 5951 Silver King Bkvd, Cape Coral. 338-3500.
September 23 TUESDAY​
•FGCU Storytelling & Open Mic: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 745-4268.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in Cape Coral. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
September 24 WEDNESDAY​
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Essec County: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest wine dinner, workshop, concert. Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 338-3500.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in historic downtown Ft Myers River District. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Tamaimi Tale Tellers: Once Upon a Time. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 745-4268.
September 25 THURSDAY​
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in historic downtown Ft Myers River District. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Sheena Brook: Concert. Sugarshack Downtown,27421 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-9p. 301-4321.
September 26 FRIDAY​
•Art After Five: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•Billy Gardell: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Ft Myers Beach. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
September 27 SATURDAY​
•Billy Gardell: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•FC Naples vs AV Alta: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Florida Horror-Fest: Pop culture convention. Celebrities, live entertainment, demos, vendors, contests, panels, kids’ activities, food. Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 10a-5p. 236-8189.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Ft Myers Beach. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•JP Soars: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Vocal Recital: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
September 28 SUNDAY​
•Billy Gardell: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Chris Young: Concert. Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Pool Party. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, 275 Estero Bvd, Ft Myers Beach. 338-3500.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Ft Myers Beach. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
September 29 MONDAY​
•FGCU Vocal Recital: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
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theater
•Annie: Jul 3-Aug 9. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Cabaret: Jul 31-Aug 10. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Cirque du Soleil - Corteo: Jul 25-28. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 948-7825.
•Devil’s Train: Sep 10-Nov 16: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Disney on Ice: Sep 4-7. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 948-7825.
•Don’t Touch That Dial: Aug 29-Sep 14. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Erma Bombeck - At Wit’s End: Jul 24-27. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•Grease: Aug 1-10. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Hair: Aug 8-Sep 7. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Hair: Jul 11-13 & 18-20. Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Happy Endings Wedding Chapel: Aug 12-17. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Jesus Christ Superstar: thru Jul 13. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Little Mermaid - The Musical: Jul 18-Aug 3. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Looking: Sep 11-21. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Matilda Jr - The Musical: Jul 25-27. Gulfshore Playhouse Conservatory. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Murder Down the Aisle: Jul 9-Aug 9. Interactive Murder Mystery. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Murder for Two: Aug 22-Sep 27. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Nunsense - A Musical Comedy: Sep 12-Oct 5. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Putnam County Spelling Bee: Jul 18-Aug 3. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Summer Circus Spectacular: thru Aug 17. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.
•Sweeney Todd: thru Jul 27. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Aug 19-Sep 7. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged: Jul 1-13. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•The Enemy of My Enemy is My Enemy: thru Jul 6: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•The Mogul, The Missionary, The Mustang: Sep 19-28. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•The Rat Pack Lounge: Sep 30-Nov 2. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•The Wedding Singer: Sep 24-Oct 5. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3: thru Jul 3. One-woman show. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Today’s Forecast… Murder: Jul 9-Sep 7: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.​​
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art galleries
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: 1634 5th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Main Gallery— Jul 11-26: FSW Student Show; Aug 1-Sep 27: Nancy Richards Farese. Theatre Gallery— Jul 11-26: Summer Camp; Aug 1-Sep 27: Julio Gonzalez Batista. Member Gallery— Jul 11-26: Berry Maria Van Boekel; Aug 1-Sep 27: Members Photography. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Aug 2: Vice & Virtue; Aug 21-Sep 27: Self Portraits; Aug 21-Sep 27: Jacob Z Wan; Aug 21-Sep 27: Youth Group Show; Aug 21-Sep 27: Dorothea Calvert. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sar 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Jul 31: Paul Vincent - Oasis of Notions. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. thru Jul 10: The Art of Abstraction; thru Jul 10: Time & Light - Michael Tranovich; Jul 17-Aug 29: A Way with Words; Jul 17-Aug 29: Jennifer Unwin - No Boundaries. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Jul 4-28: Donna Chase; Aug 1-28: Quinn Sedam; Sep 5-29: Pam Trent; 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. Closed Jul-Sep. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Fall 2025: Sketches, Studies & Maquettes; thru Nov 30: Entangled in the Mangroves. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Free Sun thru Aug 31. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Jul 25: FSW Student Exhibit. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Aug 2: William S Burroughs & David Bradshaw - Seven Deadly Sins. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. 489-9313.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Jul 5-Aug 28: Marine Life Like Ours; Aug 8-Sep 25: Amanda Zirzow. Sep 5-25: Pictures of Joy. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. Closed Aug. 772-5657.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-4:30p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. 486-0811.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Receptions 1st Wed 5-7p. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Receptions 2nd Wed 5-7p. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.
•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: ARCOS Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. Jul 1-Aug 31: artists-in-residence; Sep 1-Oct 31: artists-in-residence. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Jul 4-28: In Our Own Words. 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.
•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.
•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue & Thu 9a-9p, Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–Aug 29-Sep 25: Making a Clear Mark - Morgan T Paine. Arts Complex Lobby— Aug -Jul2026: Crumbs. Outside Arts Complex— thru Oct 2025: Paul Firmin Public Art Project. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. Aug 18-Dec 12: Claire Van Vliet. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Cypress Square, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Jul 7-30: Fireworks; Aug 1-19: Summer Sizzle; Aug 21-Sep 19: Anything Goes; Sep 25-Oct 24: Plein Air. Thru Jul 19: Ripples at Tribby Art Center, Shell Point. Thu-Sat 12-6p. 463-3909.
•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: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Jul: Laura Black, Barbara Broderick; Aug: Susan Oliver, Kathy Fitzgerald; Sep: Stacey Ann Roush, Kori Ann Evans. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily 11a-8p. 540-5789.
•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-2637.
•High Tide Studio & Gallery: 995 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & by appt. 228-6934.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.
•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.
•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. By appt. 954-830-3156.
•Larimart Gallery: 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Galleria Shoppes, #410, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-7p & Sat 10-3p. 276-0448.
•Laurel Schmid Fine Art Gallery & Studio: 5760 Shirley St, #15, Naples. Tue-Fri 1-5p & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 789-3823.
•Lovegrove Gallery: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Tue-Sun 11a-6p. 938-5655
•MARA Art Studio & Gallery: 76 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. Tue-Fri 11a-4p. 941-914-8110.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Jul 1: Miami to Marco; Jul 7-29: Love to Learn; Aug 4-Sep 30: Keeping It Cool. La Petite Galerie— May 5-27: Thomas Keller; Jun 2-Jul 1: Matt Fazio; Jul 7-29: Marty Simon; Aug 4-Sep 2: Jean Camposano; Sep 8-30: Rae Ann Ross. Dec 3-5: Festival of Trees. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Aug 3: Imogen Cunningham; thru Aug 3: Robert McCabe; Sep 2-Nov 30: Naples Invitational. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. By appt. 821-1061.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Exhibits— Sep-Apr 2025: Origami in the Gardens. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.
•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd); Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd); Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd); Selby Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr); Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd); Smith Gallery (2363 Bradenton Rd); Stulberg Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr); Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Jul 13: Conjuring the Spirit World; thru Aug 3: Robert Rauschenberg Centennial celebration; thru Aug 10: Sandy Rodriguez; thru Sep 21: Embodied; thru Nov 1: 17th Century Dutch paintings; thru Jan 11: Yoshida Hiroshi; Sep 13-Apr 12, 2026: Abstraction & Symbolism in the Works of Nine Native American Women Artists. Circus Museum— ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Aug 10: Chris Friday - Where We Never Grow Old; thru Aug 10: Personal to Political; thru Aug 19: Slumpies; thru Oct 26: Lillian Blades - Through the Veil; thru Apr 26: Molly Hatch; Aug 31-Mar 29: Art Deco – The Golden Age of Illustration; Aug 31-Mar 29: Abstract Corpulence. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Shaw Gallery: 761 5th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 12-8p, Fri & Sat 10a-8p. 261-7828.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Tue-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 41-575-1718
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460th Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Jul 4-24: Family Connections; Jul 4-24: The Great Collab; Aug 1-28: Not Just Another Day in Paradise; Aug 1-28: Paint Me a Song; Sep 5-25: Student Photo Showcase. Festival of Trees: thru Dec 3. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt. 402-201-6160.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota Thru Jul 5: Safe Children Coalition Artists. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.
•SRQ East Art Studios: 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. Dozen artist studios. Open studios 2nd Sat 5-7p. 941-363-1724.
•Sweet Art Gallery: 852 1st Ave S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-2p. 597-2110.
•Tammra Sigler Studio: 5760 Shirley St, # 11, Naples. By appt. 821-1017.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-5p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Jul 19: Ripples - Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc; Aug 1-Oct 18: Faces in the Sand; Aug 1-Oct 18: Down by the Shore; Aug 1-Oct 18: Summer by the Sea. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.
•Union Artists Studios: Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & by appt. 980-1394.
•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Jul 17: Point of View, Karen Weihs; Jul 25-Aug 13: Paintings & Stuff; Jul 25-Aug 13: Cosette Kosiba. Sep 12-Oct 2: I Am Humanity; Sep 12-Oct 2: Through Their Eyes. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. Closed Aug 18-Sep 1. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Jul 17-Aug 30: Members Showcase; Sep 11-Oct 14: Melody of Art; Sep 11-Oct 14: Make Some Noise; Sep 9-Oct 14: Raymundo Gil, Rebecca Hall. Mon & Fri 10a-4p, Tue-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.
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attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Clewiston. Exhibit— Beautiful & Proud - Miss Florida Seminole. 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 & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits— Brilliant Colors of the Sea. 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Tue & Thu 10a-1p. 332-4942.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Thru Aug 31: Life on the Edge. Laser Light Nights: Thu-Sat 7 & 9pTue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. Register. 337-9505
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Thru Aug 31: Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum. 10a-4:30p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Jul 8-Sep 27: A Local Dining Experience. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.
•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Nature Center, exhibits, kayaking, nature walks, electric boat eco-tours. Guided walks Mon-Sat. Register. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks select Wed, Thu, Sat 9a. 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-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu dawn-dusk; visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•ECHO Global Farm & Research Center: 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. 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— Ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour: Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a (pre-register); Yoga by the River: Wed 10a; Step into History lectures: Tue & Thu 10:30a & 2p.; Piano recitals Wed 1p. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Estero Historic Cottage Museum: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Estero Historical Society: Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibit— Convincing the Masses - Propaganda Home & Abroad. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Jul 1-Oct 18: Community Art Fair. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Aug 9: Backstage Hollywood - Photographs of Bob Willoughby; Aug 19-Nov 8: Plein-Air Paintings of Donald Sunshine. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point: 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Thru Aug 31: Patti Smith - A Book of Days. Daily 10a-5p. 941-366-5731
•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 10a, 12 & 2p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; Free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Wed-Sat 7:30a-6:30p. 765-0865.
•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.
•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru Sep 6: Legends of the Everglades. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions— Jul 19-Oct 26, 2025: Artists in Bloom. Daily 9a-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: Temporarily Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage, Norris Gardens & Smith Exhibit Hall: 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. By appt. Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live music select nites 5-8p at The Cove. Free. 252-4386.
•Peace River Wildlife Center: Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda. Exhibit— thru Jan 20: Beguiled by the Wild. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830
•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail, South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Thru 2025: Roaring Twenties Rolling Art - French Automotive Mascots. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Reserve. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Aug 1: Wildlife & Wild Spaces in SWFL; Aug 4-Oct 31: Through the Lens of Nature - Celebration of Flora, Fauna & Culture. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Tue-Thu 9a-3p. 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Sat 10a-2p. 472-4648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305.
•Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino: 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee. Gambling, entertainment, food. 24 hrs daily. 863-467-9998.
•Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee: 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Gambling, entertainment, food. 24 hrs daily. 800-218-0007.
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Organic spa, garden & dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 949-0749.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Daily 10a-2p. 992-2591.
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parks & beaches​
•Alison Hagerup Beach: 14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva. Dawn-dusk. Parking fee. 472-2472.
•Alva Park: 21471 N River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-0398.
•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.
•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.
•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided beach walks Wed 9a thru Apr. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•Causeway Isands Park: 19931 Sanibel Causeway Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. Free.
•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 597-6196.
•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Freedom Park: 1515 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. Boardwalk trails, exhibition hall. 8a-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Archeological site, historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.
•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.
•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a; wildlife lectures Wed 10:30a. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Beach Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun 9a. 8a-dusk, 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: Temporarily Closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. .
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Otter Mound Preserve: 1831 Addison Ct, Marco Island. Walking trails. Dawn-dusk. Free. 252-2961.
•Panther Walk Preserve: 2845 60th Ave NE, Golden Gate Estates. Hiking trail. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rivers Road Preserve: 2021 Rivers Rd, Naples. Hiking trails. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Butterfly house, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks Wed 9:30a. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.​
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libraries​
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Exhibit— thru Nov 8: Voices & Votes - Democracy in America. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: Temporarily Closed. 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4000.
•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.
•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.
•Northwest: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.
•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.
•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.
•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.
•South: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•South County: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 533-4780.
•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7160.​
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live music & comedy
•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Bay Street Yard: 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 270-5941.
•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music— Thu 5-8p: Emma Coleman; Fri 5-8p: Nathan Tata; Sat 5-8p: Briz & lady; Sun 5-8p: Madison Morris. Free. 337-7646.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.
•Howl: 14360 S Tamaimi Tr, Ft Myers. Open mic Wed 8-11p; live music select nites. 332-0161.
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. Free. 314-3723.
•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 5-9p & Sun 12-4p; last Wed 7-9p Comedy Nite. Free. 463-3838.
•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. Free. 271-2255.
•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.
•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Tue: Open jam; live music select Fri & Sat nites. 540-7867.
•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music & burlesque select nites. 217-0919.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music— jazz select Thu 7-9p: Brandon Robertson Quartet; Irish music 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz 6:30-9:30p. Wed: Danny Sinoff Trio; Thu: Jazz-Matics; Fri: Roadhouse Quartet w Sabrina Williams; Sat: Danny Sinoff Trio; Sun: Ricky Howard. 415-4375.
•Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: Temporarily Closed. 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-9p. Free. 463-3474.
•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 8845 Founders Square Dr, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sat nites. 204-9949.
•Sugarshack Downtown: 27421 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music nitely. 301-4321.
•Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall: 1901 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 344-6147.
•The Beach Bar: 1668 I St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely. 224-4901.
•The Cove: Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live Sat & select Fri nites 5-8p. Free. 252-4386
•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 985-9839.
•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
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