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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
December-January
Goldpine performs December 4 at Arts Bonita's Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs.
Grand Piano Series presents the Aznavoorian Sisters, December 4 at Artis—Naples in Napes.
TheatreZone presents 'Home for the Holidays', December 19-21 in the G&L Theater at the Community School of Naples.
The ACMA presents Reckless Saints, January 3 at All Faiths Congregation in Fort Myers.
DECEMBER
December 1 MONDAY
•75th Anniversary Celebration: Music, exhibition reception. Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3-7. Free. 463-3909.
•Dave Koz & Friends: Christmas concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Indie 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.
December 2 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Canadian Brass Holiday Concert: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Carmen: Gulfshore Opera concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Festival of Trees: Christmas tree exhibition & auction. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.
•FGCU Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Joy & Triumphant concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 4 & 7p. 745-4268.
•Messiah: Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra & Chorus concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
December 3 WEDNESDAY
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•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.
•Festival of Trees Preview Party: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 4-6p. Tree viewing 11a-9p. rsvp. 333-1933.
•Festival of Trees: Christmas tree exhibition & auction. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.
•Holiday Nights Inside-the-Homes Tour: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. reserve. 334-7419.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & workshop - Holiday competition. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a-12p. Free.
•Joe Bonamassa: Blues concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 8p. 941-953-3368.
•Leslie Odom Jr: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•The Occasions Band: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
December 4 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Aznavoorian Sisters: Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.
•Carmen: Gulfshore Opera concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.
•Chasing Dallas: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. Free. 693-7111.
•Festival of Trees Wine & Paint Party: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Tree viewing 10a-10p. rsvp. 333-1933.
•Festival of Trees: Christmas tree exhibition & auction. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.
•FGCU Piano Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Goldpine: Americana band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 3 hr walk. 5p. register. 530-5972.
•Oak Ridge Boys: Farewell concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
December 5 FRIDAY
•Art Reception & Artist Talk: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Art Reception & Holiday Party: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a. register. 463-4588.
•Brad Johnson & The Killin’ Time Band: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
•Christmas Gala Fundraiser: Black-Tie. Naples Historical Society Historic, Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. rsvp. 261-8164.
•Festival of Trees Concert & Wreath Lighting: Music by The Nowhere Band. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p, tree lighting 7p, music 7:30p. Free. 333-1933.
•FGCU Bower School of Music & the Arts Students Concert: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 344-7025.
•FGCU Chamber Strings: Concert. Sanibel Luminary Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 4:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Gretchen Wilson: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holiday Marketplace: Art show & sale. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 9:30a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Holidays on Ice: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•Jingle Bell Bash: Music, photos with Santa, holiday activities. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. 514-0084.
•Joe Bonamassa: Blues concert, Brian Kelley opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•Memphis Lightening: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8p. 693-7111.
•Night at the Nest: FGCU Athletics gala fundraiser. Cocktails, dinner, auctions. Alico Arena, FGCU, 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Ft Myers. 5:30p. rsvp. 590-7107.
•Open Mic: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers.9:30. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•The American Sirens: Swing jazz & pop concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Zach Barthomolew Trio: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
December 6 SATURDAY
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Austrailia’s Thunder from Down Under: Male dancers. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Authors & illustrators Book Fair: Author signings demos, readings, activities, sales. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 12-4p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Blood Brothers: Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Book Signing: Artist Paul Arsenault. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 2-6p. 530-5977.
•Brad Johnson & The KillingTime Band: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
•Bromeliad Sale: Experts, plant sale. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Free plant sale, workshops. register. 10a-3p. 334-7419.
•Christmas Carol Sing: Public sing-alongs. First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second St, Ft Myers. 3 & 7p. Free. 334-2261.
•Collier County Snow Fest: Family festival, live music, kids activities & games, Santa, food, outdoor film 6:30p. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3865 City Gate Blvd S, Naples. 3-7p. 252-4386.
•Cowboy Christmas: Pictures with Santa. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-1p. Free. 252-2611.
•Festival of Trees Santa’s Block Party: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 10a-20p. Tree viewing 10a-10p. 333-1933.
•Ft Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Leaving Salty Sam’s Marina 6p, heading northwest under Matanzas Pass Bridge, past Coast Guard station, thru Estero Pass,past Pink Shell Resort, along Estero Island, across Matanzas Harbor. Live music at Bayside Veterans Park. Starts 6p. Free. 454-7500.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 2 hr walk. 9:30a. register. 530-5972.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holiday Marketplace & Santa’s Workshop: Art show & sale, kids area. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 9:30a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Holidays on Ice: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 784-1186.
•Joe Crookston: Americana concert, J Michael opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•Lecture: Jennifer Jones, 1st African-American Rockette. Discussion, book signing. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 1p. 941-309-4300.
•Live Band: Flat Liners. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. 612-327-3835.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Steven Spooner: Piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.
December 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.
•Bromeliad Sale: Experts, plant sale. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Free plant sale, workshops. register. 10a-3p. 334-7419.
•Carmen: Gulfshore Opera concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 58333 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples. 7p. 529-3925.
•Festival of Trees Sydney’s Rooftop Santa Party: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6p-12a. Free. Tree viewing 11a-6p. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Messiah & More concert Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 7p. 288-2535.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holidays on Ice: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 784-1186.
•Independent Artist Showcase: Brian Boyd concert. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
•Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor holiday concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. Fr270-1221.
•Nurse Blake - But Did You Die: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Symphonic Dances. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Toronzo Cannon: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
December 8 MONDAY
•Anthem: Pop concert. The Village Church at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•ensembleNewSRQ: Songbird. Classical music concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. ensrq.org.
•Independent Artist Showcase: Brian Boyd concert. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Symphonic Dances. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Voices of Naples: Christmas concert. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Dr, Naples. 7p. Free. 455-2582.
December 9 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Bianca & Robin’s Drag Queen Bingo: Music & games. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Holiday on Tap: Choral Artistry Beer Choir. Palm City Brewing, 7887 Drew Cir, Ft Myers. 7p. 560-5695.
•Naples Philharmonic: Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Symphonic Dances. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Songwriters Showcase: Acoustic concert w TBA. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 463-4588.
December 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.
•Holiday Nights Inside-the-Homes Tour: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. reserve. 34-7419.
•Lecture: Art, What’s It All About Anyway? Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 11a. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Sunset Stroll: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 3:30p. register. 348-9151.
December 11 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Broadway Holiday: Cabaret Fundraiser - Arts Bonita Young Actors Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. 495-8989.
•Enchanted Noel: Astralis Chamber Ensemble concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Holiday Concert: BIG ARTS Community Chorus & Concert Band. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Imperial Enchantment - A Night in the Mystical Palace: Opera Naples Gala Fundraiser. Cocktails, diner, auction, concert, music & dancing. Royal Poinciana Golf Club, 1600 Solana Rd, Naples. 6p. rsvp. 963-9050.
•Jazz Thursday: The Barker Project Holiday Show, cocktails. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5:30-8p. 941-309-4300.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Beethoven & Cinderella. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Piano Talks: Christmas with Jodie. Cabaret w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Songwriters Under the Stars: Acoustic concert w Andy Wahlberg, Doug Shemenski opens. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3487 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers., 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Voices of Naples: Christmas concert. Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd, Naples. 7p. free. 455-2582.
•Zach Barthomolew - A Charlie Brown Christmas: Jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
December 12 FRIDAY
•A Celtic Christmas: Via Nova Chorale. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-263-2086.
•Coastal Vibes: Holiday art show & sale of 12”x12” art. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-7p. Free. 579-0659.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holiday Tea: Live music. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 2:30p. 941-485-7136.
•Holidays on Ice: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•New York Holidays: Jazz concert w Svetlana & the NY Collective. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Shell Walk: Guided 1.5-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a. register. 463-4588.
•Southern Spirit: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
•The Fab Four: Beatles tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Trisha Yearwood: Country music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Whiteny Grace - Merry Christmas, Darling: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
December 13 SATURDAY
•A Celtic Christmas: Via Nova Chorale. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 74p. 941-263-2086.
•Country Christmas: Back Country Boys concert. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. 252-4386.
•Deck the Halls: Aeriali violinist Janice Martin concert. Gulf Coast Symphony & Ft Myers Mastersingers concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Family Day - Tinkers & Toymakers: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 10a-1p. Free. 252-8476.
•Femmes of Rock: Concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holidays on Ice: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 784-1186.
•Jingle & Jam: Holiday music festival, Santa, kids activities, food trucks, bar. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Music in the Garden: Karibbean Groove. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Beethoven & Cinderella. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Southern Spirit: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
December 14 SUNDAY
•Art Reception & Gallery Talk: Shah Hadjebi. Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 1p. Free. 463-3909.
•Best of Hans Zimmer: Gulf Coast Symphony tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6p. 277-1700.
•Best of The Beatles: Gulf Coast Symphony tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 277-1700.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Christmas concert. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 6-7:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Drag Queen Bingo: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Florida Philharmonic: Home for the Holiday concert w Florida Phil Chorus & Gulfshore Opera Choir. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holidays on Ice: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 784-1186.
•Jeff Allen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 5p. 389-6901.
•Jingle & Jam: Holiday music festival, Santa, kids activities, food trucks, bar. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Matt Fraser: Medium. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Michael W Smith: Christmas concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Naples Philharmonic: Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Sarah Brightman: Winter Symphony concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•The Ultimate Doors: Tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Yoga by the Sea: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a. 463-3909.
December 15 MONDAY
•Classcially Christmas: Venice Chorale Christmas concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.
•Guided Birding Walk - Wintering Birds: 3-hour walk. CREW Marsh Trails, 4680 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 8a. register. 657-2253.
•Naples Big Band: Christmas concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7-9p. Free. 777-0416.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Sarah Brightman - Winter Symphony: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
December 16 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Lecture: Surrealist Photographers. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Michael Feinstein: Holiday concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Strauss & Higdon. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.
December 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.
•Donald Harrison: Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Holiday Nights Inside-the-Homes Tour: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. reserve. 334-7419.
•Naples Big Band: Swing into the Holidays. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•The Nutcracker Origins: Grand Piano Series Narrative Musicales w Konstantin Soukhovetski. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Wheel of Fortune Live: Game show. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Will Moseley: Country concert. Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee. 8p. 863-467-9998.
December 18 THURSDAY
•Art of Blues Band: Steve Avery & Bill Buchman concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Christmas in Killarney: Irish music & dance. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Double Vision: Foreigner tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Jazz at the MACC: Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lecture: Dignitaries on the Dais. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Mark Sanders - The Wonder of Christmas: Cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Jan Atkielski. Sanibel Rec Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 10a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•The Midnight Messengers: Jazz concert. Sidney’s Rooftop, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
December 19 FRIDAY
•Ali Siddiq: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Christmas in Killarney: Irish music & dance. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Christmas Karaoke: Singing, food & beverages. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 6-8p. Free. 252-8476.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Holiday Open House: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5p. Free. 395-0900.
•Home for the Holidays: Concert presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Improv Comedy: Hallmark Holiday Movies. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Mark Twain Tonight: One-Man show. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Prescribed Fire. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Naples Philharmonic Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sounds of the Season: Key Chorale concert w Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-552-8768.
•Walk on the Wild Side: Guided walk. Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. Free. register. 463-3909.
December 20 SATURDAY
•Arts & Crafts Fair: Holiday sale, Santa 12-1:30p. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 10a3. Free. 939-2787.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Home for the Holidays: Concert presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Live Band: Brad Allison Band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Mark Twain Tonight: One-Man show. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, I’m Home for the Holidays: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Singin’ & Swinging - The Holiday Songbook: Charlie Blum & Kristen Estes. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•Sounds of the Season: Key Chorale concert w Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-552-8768.
•The Nutcracker: Gulf Coast Symphony concert w Gulfshore Ballet. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
December 21 SUNDAY
•Arts & Crafts Fair: Holiday sale, Santa 12-1:30p. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 10a3. Free. 939-2787.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Cirque Musical Holiday Wonderland: Circus & concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 6p. 941-953-3368.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Home for the Holidays: Concert presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2p. 888-966-3352.
•Jim Breuer: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389- 6901.
•Naples Philharmonic Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2p. 597-1900.
•Singin’ & Swinging - The Holiday Songbook: Charlie Blum & Kristen Estes. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•Sounds of the Season: Key Chorale concert w Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-552-8768.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 666-5970.
•The Nutcracker: Gulf Coast Symphony concert w Gulfshore Ballet. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 2 & 6:30p. 277-1700.
December 22 MONDAY
•A Very Broadway Christmas: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3368.
•Holiday Family Film Night: Polar Express. BIG ARTS Community Chorus & Concert Band. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Holiday Havoc: Christmas train. Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Jim Breuer: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
December 23 TUESDAY
•A Christmas Carol: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3368.
•Christmas Eve Express - Holiday Havoc: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
December 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.
•Christmas Eve Express - Holiday Havoc: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.
December 26 FRIDAY
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Sailor Circus - Winter’s Dream: Youth circus holiday show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.
December 27 SATURDAY
•A Pioneer Christmas: Crafts, games, activities. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 10a-1p. Free. 642-1440.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Wayne Baker Brooks, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Beach Cleanup: With park ranger. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Free, register. 463-4588.
•Coconut Point New Year’s Eve Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall parking lot, 23130 Fashion Dr, Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.
•Florida Everblades vs Reading Royals: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Live Band: Sudamerica Latin Groove. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet: Ballet. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 3 & 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sailor Circus - Winter’s Dream: Youth circus holiday show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.
December 28 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.
•Florida Everblades vs Reading Royals: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Holiday Lights: Illuminated & decorated trail. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 275-3435.
•Sailor Circus - Winter’s Dream: Youth circus holiday show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1 & 5p. 941-355-9805.
•Straight No Chaser: A cappella concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
December 29 MONDAY
•Florida Everblades vs Reading Royals: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Sailor Circus - Winter’s Dream: Youth circus holiday show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Straight No Chaser: A cappella concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
December 30 TUESDAY
•A Pioneer Christmas: Crafts, games, activities. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 10a-1p. Free. 642-1440.
•Nutcracker - Magical Christmas Ballet: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Salute to Vienna New Year’s Eve Concert: Classical music concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•WWE Live: Holiday tour – pro wrestling. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
December 31 WEDNESDAY
•A Pioneer Christmas: Crafts, games, activities. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 10a-1p. Free. 642-1440.
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•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.
•Bobby Collins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Disco Boogie Fever: New Year’s Eve music of the 70s dance party. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 6 & 8:30p. 941-255-1022.
•New Year’s Eve Celebration: DJ & live music. Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 772-5657.
•New Year’s Eve Celebration: Live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. rsvp. 333-1933.
•New Year’s Eve Gala: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 275-8487.
•New Year’s Eve Gala: Dinner, concert, dancing, fireworks. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 7p-1a. rsvp. 941-366-5731.
•Tribute to the King: Elvis Presley tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
JANUARY
January 1 THURSDAY
•Kelly Collette: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
January 2 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Sean Chambers: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
January 3 SATURDAY
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Detroit Doors: Tribute concert. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.
•Donna the Buffalo: Americana concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 2 hr walk. 9:30a. register. 530-5972.
•Hike the Loop: 12-mile guided hike. CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails, 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W Rd, Naples. 7:30a. register. 657-2253.
•Live Band: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 2 hr walk. 5p. register. 530-5972.
•Music in the Garden: Hat Trick. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Naples New Year’s Art Show: Outdoor art fair. 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Reckless Saints: Americana concert, Bob Williams opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
January 4 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Detroit Doors: Tribute oncert. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Veterans Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples New Year’s Art Show: Outdoor art fair. 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
January 5 MONDAY
•Indie 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.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Stevie Wonder Tribute Band: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Tom Arnold: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
January 6 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Bachelors of Broadway: Pop concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Songwriters at Showcase: Acoustic concert w TBA. The Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 463-4588.
•Tom Arnold: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
January 7 WEDNESDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. register. 348-9151.
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•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.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & workshop - Ellen Kelley. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a-12p. Free.
•Tom Arnold: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Yates McKendree Band: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
January 8 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Jazz Thursday: Robert Nissim’s Post-Bop Quintet, cocktails. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30-8p. 941-309-4300.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: New World Symphony. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Nathan James: Legends tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Russell Peters: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Sister Sadie: Bluegrass concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Zach Bartholomew: Jazz & the Spanish Tinge. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
January 9 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 463-3909.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Carolyn Wonderland: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8p. 693-7111.
•Improv Comedy Art Show: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: New World Symphony. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•No More Talk of Darkness: Jeremy Stolle concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Open House: Classes, workshops, networking. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. register. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Renee Fleming: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Russell Peters: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Shayna Steele: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•The Spinners: Concert. Seminole Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•TV Classics: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
January 10 SATURDAY
•20th Anniversary Celebration: Butterfly art inside & outside. Naples. Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Barry Manilow: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Celebration in the Sky: Free fireworks show. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 5Liveband 830p, fireworks 9pp. 800-218-0007.
•Clyde Butcher Studio & Darkroom Tour: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 10a-3p. register. 941-486-0811.
•Cornell Gunter’s Coasters: Doo-wop concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Florida Cracker Collective: Americana concert w Grant Peeples, Larrey Manhgum, Doug Spears. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Kardenni: Magician. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.
•Live Band: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Open House: Classes, workshops, networking. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. register. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Russell Peters: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Schmaltz & Pepper: Modern Yiddish music concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.
•Shades of Bublé: Pop concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Tito Puente Jr & Nestor Torres: Latin music concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 277-1700.
•TV Classics: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Wild About CROW: Fundraiser w cocktails, dinner, music, auctions, animals. Forest Country Club, 6100 Club Blvd SW, Ft Myers. 6p. register. 472-3644.
January 11 SUNDAY
•Barry Manilow: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Decades: Back to the 80s: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Jay Leno: Comedy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. 612-327-3835.
•Tango After Dark: Dance concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Windjammers: Circus music concert & Sailor Circus show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1:30p. Free. 941-355-9805.
January 12 MONDAY
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Madeline Martin. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7-9p. Free. 777-0416.
•Scotch & Chocolate: Sip & learn about scotch, paired with sweets. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 4-6p (register). 261-8164.
•Sunset Stroll: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 3:30p. register. 348-9151.
•US Air Force Concert Band: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
January 13 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Blue Man Group: Performance. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Guitars by Candlelight: Benise & Pavlo concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Mike Imbasciani Folk Legends: Blues & folk concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Songwriters Showcase: Acoustic concert w TBA. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 463-4588.
January 14 WEDNESDAY
•Blue Man Group: Performance. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•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.
•ensemleNewSRQ: Free modern classical concert. St Andrew Church, 6908 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 2p. reserve. 941-966-6161.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Marvelous Miraculous Circus Machine: Science & technology circus. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
January 15 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Benjamin Grosvenor: Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 469-333-3231.
•Festival of Birds Reception: Keynote speaker Paul Gray, Audubon Florida. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 530-5972
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours, speakers. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. register. 530-5972
•Jazz at the MACC: Gulf Jazz Collective with Laila Baili. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lonesome River Band: Bluegrass concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Mark Sanders - Broadway Duets: Cabaret w Judy McLane. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Antonia Crook. Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 10a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Jehanne. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Songwriters Under the Stars: Acoustic concert w Myles & Tim Thompson, Gareth Rockliffe opens. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3487 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers., 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
January 16 FRIDAY
•Artful Friday: Naples Art District artists’ works re-imagined by floral designers. Naples Art District, Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Beatlemania Now: Tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Jersey Boys & Girls: Pop tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Jehanne. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Wyatt Ellis: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
January 17 SATURDAY
•A Night at the Opera: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Appalachian Road Show: Bluegrass band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Artful Arrangements: Naples Art District artists’ works re-imagined by floral designers. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood, Mark Telesca, Tommy Lee Cooks. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours, speakers. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. register. 530-5972.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Bvld, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•Jersey Boys & Girls: Pop tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Lecture: Jared Goss, author of The Birth of Art Deco. Discussion, book signing. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 1p. 941-309-4300.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•New York Voices: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Ray Bonneville: Americana concert, Bill Frey opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Jehanne. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Southern Fried Swamp Jam: Four outdoor concerts - Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, Bellamy Brothers, Pure Praire League. Truck show, motorcycle show, food trucks. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 3a-9p. Free. 800-218-0007.
•Vibes & Tie Dyes: Moonstone Riders concert. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. 252-4386.
•Yacht Rock & Soul: Rock concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
January 18 SUNDAY
•A Serenade and a Symphony: Venice Symphony Chamber Winds concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Artful Arrangements: Naples Art District artists’ works re-imagined by floral designers. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Celebrating of Martin Luther King Jr: Reenactments of MLK Jr speeches, live music & dance. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
•Dwight Icenhower’s Tribute to Elvis: Concert Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours, speakers. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. register. 530-5972.
•Guided Walk - Edible & Medicinal Plants: 2-hour walk. CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 9a. register. 657-2253.
•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 3 hr walk. 5:30p. register. 530-5972.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert - Stars Over Naples. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Jehanne. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
January 19 MONDAY
•ensembleNewSRQ: Goldbeater’s Skin. Classical music concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. ensrq.org.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours, speakers. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. register. 530-5972.
•Guided Walk - Shorebirds: CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 8a. register. 657-2253.
•Legends of the 60s: Tribute concert w Chris Esposito. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Tango After Dark: dance performance. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•The Smothers & Others Tribute Show: Paul Aldrich. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Young Guns: Country music tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
January 20 TUESDAY
•As You Like It: Shakespeare in Song concert. Gulfshore Opera concert. St. Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.
•Direct from Sweden - The Music of ABBA: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
January 21 WEDNESDAY
•Ben Rosenblum: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•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.
•Lecture: Discussion about art. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 11a. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Coastal Research in the reserve. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. register. 530-5940.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•The Brit Pack: British Invasion rock tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Uptown: Soul music concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 277-1700.
January 22 THURSDAY
•Art Reception & Artist Talk: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 590-7199.
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Tales of an Island Innkeeper author Tony Lapi. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 1-3p. 472-1100.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Orchestra Manhattan: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Piano Talks: Art & Music. Cabaret w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•The Undercovers: Smokey Robinson & Lionel Richie tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Time for Three: String trio concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Toasts to Opera: Friends of Opera Naples lecture. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 4p. register. 963-9050.
•Yacht Rock Review: Concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. 314-3723.
•Young Concert Artists: Classical music concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
January 23 FRIDAY
•Hina Khuong-Huu & Rohan DeSilva: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•In the Voice of Shakespeare: Gulfshore Opera concert. Artis-Naples, 58333 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples. 7p. 529-3925.
•Key Chorale Concert: Opus 1700 - Handel. Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-552-8768.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Breeding Homes of Winter Endangered Shorebirds. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Beethoven’s Eroica. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rodrigo Perez Vila & Alfredo Oyaguez Montero: Saxophone & piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.
•Tribute to Taylor Swift: Gulf Coast Symphony tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6p. 277-1700.
•Triple Expesso: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Vanessa Collier: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
January 24 SATURDAY
•An Evening of Opera’s Greatest Hits: Opera Naples. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Andrea Ross & The Venice Symphony Big Band: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Piper & The Hard Times, Kings Chambers, Tommy Lee Cooks. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Classic Car Fest: Live music, food trucks, kids activities, museum tours. Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser. Cultural Park, behind Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-1p. Free. 772-7037.
•Key Chorale concert: Opus 1700 - Bach. Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-552-8768.
•Live Band: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Naples Community Orchestra: Mediterranean Mezze concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Beethoven’s Eroica. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Plein Air Fest: Artists paint throughout gardens. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-2p. 643-7275.
•Portrait of Aretha starring Cece Teneal: Soul concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•That 70’s Rock Show: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 277-1700.
•The Weight Band: The Band tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
January 25 SUNDAY
•Americana Music Concert: Brian Smalley, Dhruva Stephenson opens. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•As You Like It: Shakespeare in Song concert. Gulfshore Opera concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 4p. 529-3925.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Chicago Transit: Chicago tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Cleveland Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Joshua Henry’s Get Up, Stand Up: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Readers Theatre: New Play Festival. Five one-act play readings. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•SWFL Comic Fest: Comics, graphic novels, sci-fi, fantasy collectibles. Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 10a-5p.
•Voices of Naples: Patriotic concert. Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd, Naples. 4p. free. 455-2582.
•Young Artist Showcase: Marta McKinnon concert. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
January 26 MONDAY
•One of These Nights: Eagles tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
•Queen Lives: Tribute concert. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•The Texas Tenors: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Young Artist Showcase: Marta McKinnon concert. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
January 27 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•One of These Nights: Eagles tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
•Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Taste of Opera: Shakespeare in Song. Gulfshore Opera concert Hideaway Beach Club, 250 S Beach Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 529-3925.
January 28 WEDNESDAY
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•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.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•The Rocket Man: Elton John tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
January 29 THURSDAY
•Lecture & Book Signing: Birds of Florida author & photographer Kirsten Hines. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.
•Naples Philharmonic: Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. Free. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Sunset Concert: TBA. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-366-5731.
•The Players: Former members of Chicago concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
January 30 FRIDAY
•Aaron Lewis: Outdoor concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Abbamania Canada: Abba tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Circus Arts Conservatory Gala: Benefit circus performance. Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 6p. 941-355-9805.
•Dueling Pianos: Paul Nicodemi & Matt Newbold. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Frank Bang Big Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8p. 693-7111.
•Garden Side Chickee Chat: Author Bob Gonzalez. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a (register). 261-8164.
•Mutts Gone Nutts: Comedy w stunt dogs. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Naples Philharmonic: Concert. United Church, 320 N Barfield Dr, Marco Island. 4p. Free. 597-1900.
•Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow: Celebration of Native culture & arts, wildlife shows, drumming competitions, dance perfrormances. family event. Seminole Hard Rock Casino, 1 Seminole way, Hollywood. 9a-5p. Free. 866-625-5374.
•90 Years of Wonder: Fundraiser gala w food, live entertainment, animal demos, auctions. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5-9p. rsvp. 992-2591.
January 31 SATURDAY
•Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners: Concert. Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, 17735 Reservation Rd, Okeechobee. 8p. 863-467-9998.
•Andrew Collins Trio: Folk concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Emily Siar & Michael Baron: Soprano & piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Heather Pierson Duo: Americana concert, Clark Johnson opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Live Band: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Morgan James: Pop concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Naples Big Band: Traditional Swing & Ballroom Salute. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Philharmonic: Concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 7:30p. Free. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sarasota Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Sarasota Art Museum 1001 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow: Celebration of Native culture & arts, wildlife shows, drumming competitions, dance performances. family event. Seminole Hard Rock Casino, 1 Seminole way, Hollywood. 9a-5p. Free. 866-625-5374.
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theater
•& Juliet: Jan 27-Feb 1. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•A Christmas Carol: Dec 4-21. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•A Christmas Story - The Musical: thru Dec 28. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•A Christmas Tail: Dec 3-21. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Jan 16-Feb 1. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•A Heartwarming Musical: Jan 7-18. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•A Tailor Near Me: Dec 10-Feb 15. Florida Studio Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Advice: Dec 9-Jan 11. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None: Jan 8-25. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d: Jan 21-Mar 14. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap: Jan 11-Feb 15. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•All is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914: Dec 3-19. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Historic Asolo Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Always… Patsy Cline: Jan 6-25. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Beau Jest: Jan 14-Feb 15. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Black Nativity: thru Dec 21. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Blue Man Group - Bluevolution: Jan 13 & 14. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Cats: Dec 6-15. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Circle Forward: Jan 27-Mar 1. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Clown Bar Christmas: Dec 4-21. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Cold Case: Dec 26-Mar 1. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Come From Away: thru Dec 28. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Fiddler on the Roof: Jan 3-Feb 14. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Four Old Broads - On the High Seas: Jan 8-Feb 1. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Grumpy Old Men - the Musical: Jan 8-18. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•Ho Ho Ho! The Christmas Show: Dec 2-21. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Holiday Havoc: thru Dec 24. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Holidays on Ice: Dec 5-14. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 784-1186.
•Home for the Holidays: Dec 19-21. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•Honky Tonk Laundry: Jan 9- Feb 1. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Dec 12-21. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: thru Dec 21. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Job: Jan 9-Feb 15. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!: Dec 5-7. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•Les Miserables: Dec 30-Jan 4. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Little Women - the Musical: thru Dec 21. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Little Women - the Musical: Jan 6-Feb 1. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Lucky Stiff: thru Dec 28. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Mark Twain Tonight: Dec 19 & 20. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Million Dollar Quartet: Jan 28-Feb 14. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant: Jan 9-25. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 784-1186.
•Monsters of the American Cinema: thru Dec 7. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Once Upon a Christmastime: thru Dec 6. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•Over the Tavern: thru Dec 14. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Paradise Blue: Jan 7-Feb 8. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Primary Trust: Jan 7-Feb 11. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Rent: Dec 3-14. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Riverdance: Jan 27-29. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Sailor Circus Holiday Show: Dec 26-29. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Jehanne. Jan 15-18. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers. Dec 4-7. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-260-8485.
•Singing & Swinging – The Holiday Songbook: Dec 20 & 21. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 784-1186.
•Some Like It Hot: Jan 13-18. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Some Like It Hot: Jan 21-25. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Jan 23-Feb 1. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•The Amish Project: thru Dec 7. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Blue-Sky Boys: Jan 21-Mar 8. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Book of Mormon: Dec 9-14. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•The Cottage: Jan 9-25. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•The Nutcracker: Dec 2-24, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•The Nutcracker: Dec 20 & 21. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•The Rainmaker: Jan 16-Feb 8. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Sweet Delilah Swim Club: Jan 14-Feb 8. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge: Dec 2-21. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Tuesdays with Morrie: Jan 27-Mar 1. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Unnecessary Farce: Jan 16-Feb 21. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•Winter Wonderettes: thru Dec 28. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
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—Dec 5-23: Small Works Off the Walls; Jan 9-Feb 28: From Skin to Mud. Foulds Theatre Gallery— Dec 5-23: Terry Lynn; Jan 9-Feb 28: Pop-Up Auction House. Member Gallery— D ec 5-23: Lee Art Education Assoc.; Jan 9-Feb 28: Organic Abstractions. 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. Dec 4-Jan 10: Delsy Rubio; Jan 22-Feb 21: Members Show. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. Open studios Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round: thru Jan 8: Coming Around - Fort Myers Beach Art Association; Jan 15-Feb 19: Through the Lens - A Photographer’s Perspective. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Main Gallery: thru Dec 4: Tammy DeCaro; Dec 11-Jan 15: Crooked Highway - Jason Hackenwerth; Jan 22-Feb 26: Land That I Love - Members show. Tranovich Gallery: thru Dec 4: Pareidolia; Dec 11-Jan 15: Brut POP - Signal Noise for the Masses - Walt Nichols; Jan 22-Feb 26: Land That I Love - Members show. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Dec: Watercolor Visons of Florida -Shah Hadjabi; Jan: Donna Kollar. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
OF•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru Feb 8: Tamara de Lempicka; thru Jun 28: Florida Contemporary; thru May 24: Sonia Loise Davis; thru Jun 28: Florida Contemporary. Jan 10-ongoing: Jan 10-fall 2026: Stories in Glass & Ceramics. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Dec 15: Curious - Reynier Llanes; thru Jan 12: Just Keep Swimming - Marti Koehler; Dec 19-Jan 25: Ode to Joy - Sanibel Captiva Art League; Jan 23-Apr 17: A Journey to the Oracle - Ebenezer Leyva; Jan 29-Mar 15: Impressions and Relics - Jonas Stirner. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex: FSW State College, bldg. J-118, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Dec 6: Steve Keene -Rauschenberg 100 Centennial Celebration. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 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. Main Gallery— thru Dec 18: Liminal - Xavier Brignoni; Jan 2-29: Strangescapes. Side gallery— thru Dec 18: Merry & Bright Market; Jan 2-29: Outside the Lines - Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Dec 4-18: Silent Auction; Jan 8-29: Sun Seekers, Leadership. 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. Dec 2-Jan 4 SWFL Fine Crafts Guild; Jan 6-Feb 1: Naples Decorative Artists. 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. Dec 13-Jan 11: SWFL Pastel Society; Jan 13-Feb 8: Arts Bonita. 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. 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: Dec 5-28: Xania Castillo. 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.
•Eydel Fine Arts Gallery: 800 5th Ave S, #101, Naples. Mon & Wed-Sat 11a-5p, Tue 12-4p, Sun 12-5p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.
•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue & Thu 9a-9p, Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548.
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–Dec 5-12: Senior Projects; Jan 23-Feb 19: Becoming Tomorrow’s Dream – Onajide Shabaka. Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall— thru Oct 31, 2026: The Trees Know. Arts Complex Lobby— thru Dec 12: Beloved - A Tribute to Andy Owens; thru Jul 1: Crumbs; thru Sep 30, 2026: Diamonds in the Light. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. thru Dec 12: Claire van Vliet; thru Dec 12: Beloved - A Tribute to Andy Owens; thru May 1: Nature’s Canvas; Jan 7-May 3: Brian Yates. Mon-Thu 7a-11:30p, Fri 7a-8p, Sat 1-6p, Sun 11a-11:30p. 590-7199.
•Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center: 525 Kumquat Cr, Sarasota. Mon & Tue 5-7p & by appt. 941-894-6469.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Cypress Square, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. thru Dec 5: Celebration; thru Jan 8: Coming Around (Arts Bonita); Dec 8-Jan 2: Art Divine; Jan 2-29: Outside the Lines (at Cape Coral Art Center) Jan 5-30: Cool to Be Square. Mon-Wed 10a-3p & Thu-Sat 12-6. 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. Dec: Ken Yacavone, Resa Abbey; Jan 4 -Feb 1: Janet Sams, Sandy Jones. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily Oct-May 11a-8p, closed Sun Jun-Sep. 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-Wed, Fri & Sat 11a-5p, Thu 11a-8p, Sun 12-4p. 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. NOV-APR Thu & Sat 1-5p and by appt. 954-830-3156.
•LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center: 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•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.
•Lehigh Acres Art League: River Forest Assoc Clubhouse, 13506 Island Rd, Lehigh Acres. Meets & paints Mon 10a-3p.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 938-5655.
•Maggie DeMarco Contemporary Art: 5760 Shirley St, #8, Naples. Thursday & 2nd Sat 1-5p, 1st Wed 5-8p, by appt. 401-527-6554.
•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—Dec 8-Jan 6: Clay Guide; Jan 12-Feb 24: Magic of the Sea. La Petite Galerie— thru Dec 2: Ron Orlando; Dec 8-Jan 6: Patrice Schelkun; Jan 12-27: Margo Kostecka. Festival of Trees: Dec 2-4 10a-12p. 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. Open studios Thu & Sat 1-5p, Art After Dark 1st Wed 5-8p. Thu & Sat 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Dec 13-Mar 29: Joan Miro. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. thru Apr 19: Origami in the Garden. Gardens Aglow: Sat 10a-1p. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Pine Island Art: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 283-4432
•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, Bradenton Rd)— Dec 12: Anthony Rice - Like a Deer; Jan 12-Mar 8: The Maestro of Murano – Lino Tagliapietra. Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd)— Voices & Spaces. Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, Bradenton Rd). Goldstein Gallery (E Tamiami Cir). Madeby Gallery (Dr MLK Jr Way)— Student Show. Selby Gallery (N Tamiami Tr)— thru Dec 5: Portraits of Courage - Vietnam Remembered; Jan 23-Feb 28: Illustration Faculty Traditional Painting. Smith Gallery (Bradenton Rd)— thru Dec 5: Illest of Ill - Fairy Garden, Jan 20-Apr 1: Ligature XVI. Stulberg Gallery (Dr MLK Jr Way)— thru Dec 19: Roots & Resilience - Art for Change; Jan 20-Mar 28: Origins - Sarasota Artist Colony 1945-1965. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— Jan 20-Apr 1: Tom Stephens. Al galleries: Apr 24-29 & May 1-9: Best of Ringling Senior Thesis. Gallery days & hours vary. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Jan 11, 2026: Yoshida Hiroshi; thru May 31, 2026: Juana Romani; thru Nov 1, 2026: 17th Century Dutch Paintings. Circus Museum—ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Exhibits— thru Dec 5: Sky (Bailey Homestead Preserve, Sanibel); thru Jan 6: Serendipity (Sanibel Library); Dec 19-Jan 25: Ode to Jy (BIG ARTS, Sanibel); Jan 7-Feb 11: Cast Ashore (Sanibel Community House. Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sanibel Community House: 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Jan 7-Feb 11: Sanibel-Captiva Art League. 9a-3p. 472-2155.
•Sanibel Public Library: 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. thru Jan 6: Sanibel Captiva Art League. Mon-Fri 9a-35p. 472-2155.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. thru Mar 29: Art Deco - Golden Age of Illustration; thru Mar 29: Abstract Opulence; thru Apr 26: Radical Softness; thru Apr 26: Molly Hatch; thru Aug 19: Slumpies; thru Sep 27: Something Borrowed, Something New; thru Sep 27: Maria Guzman Capron; thru Oct 25: Prints of Sol LeWitt. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 941-575-1718
•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. Jan 2-29: Neon Coast; Feb 6-25: Shah Hadjebi. Festival of Trees: Dec 3-7. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt. 1st Wed 3-7p, 1st Thu 11a-5p, 3rd Sat 11a-5p. 402-201-6160.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. thru Jan 17: The Politics of Perception; Jan 30-Feb 7: Ringling Fine Art Student Pop-Up. 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-4p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. thru Jan 17: Minute Masterpieces - Miniature Art Society of Florida; thru Jan 17: Urbanscapes - Alberto Chailosky; thru Jan 17: In Glass & Fabric - Michael Armstrong & Carol Mann; Jan 28-Mar 21: Above & Beyond - Sun Smith-Forêt; Jan 28-Mar 21: Rhythm & Blooms - Stephanie Trick. 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 Dec 4: Colors in Motion; thru Dec 4: Centennial celebration; Dec 9-Jan 2: Grand Ideas; Dec 9-Jan 2: Mighty Minis; Jan 9-Feb 10: Colors in Motion; Jan 9-Feb 10: Meet My Beatles - Leoma Lovegrove. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery— thru Dec 29: Art for Everyone; Jan 8-Feb 3: Dream Big or Go Small. Goff Gallery— thru Dec 29: Art for Everyone; Jan 8-Feb 3: Dream Big or Go Small. Rebecca Hall— thru Dec 29: Joy to the Hall; Jan 8-Feb 3: Susan Fraley & Rosalie Mack. 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— Beautiful & Proud, Miniature Marvels, Elgin Jumper. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits— Adorned by the Sea - 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. Guided tours. Plein Air painting workshops: Tue & Thu 9a-1p. 332-4942.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. register. 337-9505
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Holiday Lights: Fri-Sun Dec 5-28, 6-9p. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites. 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. thru Jan 31: Ohm Sweet Ohm – How a handshake Brought Power to Cape Coral. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. Closed Mon-Wed in Oct. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. thru Jan 3: A Cottage Christmas. 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. Guided boardwalk tours 10a, register. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks & hospital tours, presentations 11a daily, Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.
•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Visitor Education Center, wildlife presentations daily 11a; speakers. Dec: Mon-Fri 10a-4p, Jan: Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu 7a-7p; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits— Ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily; 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. Holiday Nights Celebration: thru Jan 4, 5:30-9p. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Estero Historic Cottage Museum: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•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. Guided tours. Tue-Sun 1-4:30p. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. thru Jan 31: Aztec dancers. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru Mar 21: Marco on the Move. Mar 31-Jul 11: America the Beautiful - Clyde Butcher. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. thru Dec 7: The Orchid Show; Dec 5-Jan 3: Lights in Bloom. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. thru Aug 30: Robert Louis Stevenson - A Child’s Garden of Verses. 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 Feb 14: Sharing the Path. 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—Jan 24-May 25: Chroma Flora. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jan 11: John Eder Photos. thru Jan 4: Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden 6-10p. 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 Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage: Museum & gardens. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Dec 2-24: Christmas at Palm Cottage 12-4p (register). Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Tours. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. By appt. Mon-Fri 9a-12p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Sports facility. Live music Sat 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 Apr 19: Origami in the Garden. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830
•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail, South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Jan 31: Gulf to Glades. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Tue-Thu 9a-3p. 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Guided tours daily 10:30a. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Daily 9a-4p. 992-2591.
parks & beaches
•Alison Hagerup Beach: 14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva. Dawn-dusk. Parking fee. 472-2472.
•Alva Park: 21471 N River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-0398.
•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibit— thru Dec 5: Sky. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. thru Apr 1: Natives in the Garden exhibit. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.
•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.
•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided beach walks Wed 9a thru Apr. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 597-6196.
•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.
•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.
•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a; wildlife lectures Wed 10:30a; sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset; seashell walk 1st Fri 10:30a; wildlife hikes 1st Sat 10:30a; beach & estuary walk 3rd Fri 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 thru Mar. Free. 690-5030.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks daily 9:30a. Guided ‘wet walks’ select Sat & Wed 9:30a & 1p Sep & Oct. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.
libraries
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Mon-Thu 7a-11:30p, Fri 7a-8p, Sat 1-6p, Sun 11a-11:30p. 590-7199.
•Florida SouthWestern State College: Collier campus. 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Building G, Naples. Mon-Thu 7:30a-7p, Fri 8a-4p, Sat 10a-4p.732-3774.
•Florida SouthWestern State College: Lee Campus. 8099 College Pkwy, Building J, Fort Myers. Mon-Thu 7:30a-7p, Fri 8a-4p, Sat 10a-4p.489-9220.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & sat 9a-1p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4000.
•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.
•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.
•Northwest: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.
•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.
•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.
•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.
•South: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•South County: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 533-4780.
•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7160.
live music & comedy
•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Bay Street Yard: 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 270-5941.
•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w Rex Bongo & Harry Cassano. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•Fancy’s Southern Café: 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nights. 208-2564.
•Fancy’s Southern Café: 8890 Salrose Ln, #101, Ft Myers. Live music select nights. 561-2988.
•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 select nites. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music 5-8p— Thu: Emma Coleman; Fri: Nathan Tata; Sat: Briz & Lady; Sun Madison Morris. Free. 337-7646.
•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.
•Swamp Cat Brewing: 1943 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat nites. 887-3223.
•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 Fri & Sat nites. 985-9839.
•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
