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January-February

Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers perform at The Shell Factory & Nature Park's Gumbo Fest on February 6 in North Fort Myers.

Gulf Coast Symphony presents

An Evening with Renee Elise Goldberry on January 15 at the B.B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers.

Broadway Palm in Fort Myers

presents Singing' in the Rain

thru February 12.

Dwight Yoakam performs at the

B.B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

in Fort Myers on January 29.

January

January 1 SATURDAY

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

January 2 SUNDAY

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

January 3 MONDAY

•Independent 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.

January 4 TUESDAY

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

January 5 WEDNESDAY

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

•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 3-7p. Free. 954-830-3156.

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

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

•Sunset Stroll: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 4:30p. rsvp. 248-9151.

January 6 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Coco Art Gallery, Coastal Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.

•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 54-6p. Free. 949-3073.

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

•Bach to Bluegrass: Concert. W Tessa Lark Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Naples Philharmonic: Beethoven & Sibelius. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•Songwriters at Sunset Beach: Free acoustic concert w J Robert, Ricky Baker Cegelis, Karen Cohen. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 5:30p. 463-4588.

January 7 FRIDAY

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

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

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•Choral Artistry: Concert - Rachmoninoff’s Vespers. Sanibel Community Church,1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7p. 896-6431.

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

•Ft Myers Seafood & Music Festival: Live music by Zack Yoder Band, Albert Castiglia, Gaslight Gorilla. Art & craft show, food, beverages. Centennial Park, 1400 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 4-10p. 941-487-8061.

•Naples Philharmonic: Beethoven & Sibelius. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.

January 8 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: The Reckless Saints, Pearl Street Band concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•Art Demos: Ursula Cappellettu. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•Choral Artistry: Concert - Rachmoninoff’s Vespers. St Mary’s Church, 9801 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7p. 896-6431.

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

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

•Ft Myers Seafood & Music Festival: Live music by Thunder Beach, 22N, David Chastain Band, Damon Fowler. Art & craft show, food, beverages. Centennial Park, 1400 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 941-487-8061.

•Music in the Garden: The Freecoasters. 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.

•Naples Philharmonic: Beethoven & Sibelius. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Robin: Robin Williams Tribute. Comedy. Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•The World of Musicals: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

January 9 SUNDAY

•Art Demos: Ursula Cappellettu. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

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

•Celebration of Song: Cantor Azi Schwartz concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-328-1300.

•Choral Artistry: Concert - Rachmoninoff’s Vespers. Trinity by the Cove Church, Naples. 4p. 896-6431.

•Ft Myers Seafood & Music Festival: Live music by The Whole Band, JP Soars & The Red Hots, Frank Bang. Art & craft show, food, beverages. Centennial Park, 1400 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. 941-487-8061.

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

•Naples New Year’s Art Show: Outdoor art fair. 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

January 10 MONDAY

•Danny Sinoff: Best of Sinatra concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•Judy Collins: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

January 11 TUESDAY

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

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

•Early Birding Walk: Guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Lecture: Everglades Restoration Efforts. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Bruce Gallant, Bill Metts, Houseboat Jim. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

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

January 12 WEDNESDAY

•Charles McPherson: Jazz concert with Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Classic Albums Live: The Who - Who’s Next tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Lecture: Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6p. Free. 642-1440.

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

•Red Carpet Opening Night: Savannah Sipping Society. Pre-show party, live music, cocktails, food. The Naples Players. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-7:30p. 263-7990.

•Schaghajegh Nosrati: Grand Piano Series chamber music concert. St Leo Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 646-734-8179.

January 13 THURSDAY

•Art Reception & Talk: ArtLab, FGCU Library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Art Reception: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 5-8p. Free. 395-0027.

•Celebrate 40!: Anniversary party, music. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-8p. Free. 472-4557.

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

•Family Night Walk: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Lecture: History of Water Stewardship in SWFL. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 6p. rsvp. 463-4588.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•The Rocket Man Show: Elton John tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•WindSync: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

January 14 FRIDAY

•Evening of Overtures: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Renesita Avich & Friends: Cuban music concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•SPA Trio: Chamber music concert. w Tessa Lark. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Staged Reading: Theatre. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•The Righteous Brothers: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

January 15 SATURDAY

•Art Fest Naples: Outdoor art show. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 634-2337.

•Bonita Springs International Film Festival Opening Night: Live music. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5-10p. 495-8989.

•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: Largest fireworks show in Florida. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 9p. 800-218-0007.

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

•Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Matt Schofield: Blues concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Jazz Band: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•Open House: & Darkroom Tours Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9a-3p. 941-486-0811.

•Pink Martini: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

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

•Wild About CROW: Fundraiser w cocktails, dinner, music, auctions, photos w animals. Burroughs Home & Gardens, 2505 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. rsvp. 472-3644.

•Yesterday and Today: Speaker Jim Gilmartin. Estero Park Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palm Blvd, Estero. 272-1911.

January 16 SUNDAY

•Art Fest Naples: Outdoor art show. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 634-2337.

•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.

•Bonita Springs International Film Festival Awards Night & Wrap Party: Screenings, workshops, demos. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30-10p. 495-8989.

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

•David Wilcox: Folk music concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Gryphon Trio: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 395-0900.

•Lift Every Voice: Martin Luther King concert tribute. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7;30p. 941-488-1115.

•Menopause - The Musical: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 2p. 481-4849.

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

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Haydn & Schumann. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Concert - Dvorak Violin Concerto. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.

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

•SWFL Concert Band: From the Lights of Broadway. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.

•Windjammers: Circus music concert & Sailor Circus show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-355-9805.

January 17 MONDAY

•Danny Sinoff: Concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•Lift Every Voice: Martin Luther King concert tribute. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 2 & 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Polish Wienlawski Philharmonic Orchestra: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

•Simon & Garfunkel - Live in Central Park, Revisited: Tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 &N 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

January 18 TUESDAY

•Early Birding Walk: Guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Lecture: Dolphin Update. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6p. Free. 642-1440.

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

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Haydn & Schumann. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Tribute to Aretha Franklin. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

January 19 WEDNESDAY

•Art Talk Panel: Florida - Paradise Found. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. Free. 394-4221

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

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Tribute to Aretha Franklin. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Night Walk: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. rsvp. 248-9151.

•The Great Gatsby: Drama. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

January 20 THURSDAY

•An Evening with Cooper Levey-Baker & Friends: Author/journalist. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

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

•Lecture: Barron Collier’s Vision of Everglades City as an International Destination. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Tribute to Aretha Franklin. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•The Best of The Eagles: Tribute concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•The Pirates of Penzance: Opera Naples. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

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

•Young Elvis: Matt Stone concert. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 7p. 642-1440.

January 21 FRIDAY

•Anthony Kearns: Concert w Naples Phil. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 529-3925.

•Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival Kick-Off Party: Live music by Screaming Orphans, others. Food, beer, crafts. Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers riverfront. 5-10p. 321-7530.

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

•Lecture: Sound of the Sea - Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans. Refreshments, snacks, book signing. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5:30p. rsvp. 395-2233.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Tribute to Aretha Franklin. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Seth Walker: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Smokey & Me: Smokey Robinson tribute concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•The Pirates of Penzance: Opera Naples. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

January 22 SATURDAY

•Adam Ezra Band: Rock concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Americana Community Music Association: Jesse Terry, Joe Virga concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

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

•Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival: Live music by Screaming Orphans, others. Food, beer, crafts. Centennial Park, W 1st St, Ft Myers riverfront. 11a-10p. 321-7530.

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

•India & Melina Leon: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Kevin Chance & Eun-Hee Park: Piano duo concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Marty Stokes Band: Blues. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 7-10p. 549-3000.

•Naples Uptown Art Festival: Naples Art District art show. 308 10th St, Naples. 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Nature Walk: With artist-in-residence Jenny Licht. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 1 & 2p. Free. 463-4588.

•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks 2 concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.

•Yesterday & Today: Interactive Beatles experience. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

January 23 SATURDAY

•Americana Music Concert: The Rough & Tumble, Carlene Thissen. GreenMarket outdoor stage, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-5p. 939-2787.

•An Evening with Norm Lewis: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

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

•ETC… Readers Theater: New Play Festival. One-act plays. Naples Players. Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Chamber Chorus concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 7p, 560-9512..

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

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Ter, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 777-0416.

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

•Naples Uptown Art Festival: Naples Art District art show. 308 10th St S, Naples. 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

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

•Ubi Caritas Concert: Voices of Naples concert First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th St S, Naples. 4p. Free. 455-2582.

January 24 MONDAY

•An Evening with Norm Lewis: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 2 & 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

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

•Danny Sinoff: Concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

January 25 TUESDAY

•After Hours in the Aquariums: Tours, refreshments. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-6:30p. 395-2233.

•Ben Rosenblum: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.

•David Feherty: Comedy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Early Birding Walk: Guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day: Commemorate victims, special guest speakers. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 218-0481.

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

January 26 WEDNESDAY

•Billy Dean & Friends: Concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•David Feherty: Comedy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

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

•Lecture: Innovation & the Transformation of Seminole Culture. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.

January 27 THURSDAY

•Art & Design Expo Preview Party: Naples Art District artists & interior designer pairings. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 5-7p. Free. 247-1977.

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

•Marshall Tucker Band: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Marty Stokes Band: Blues. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 1:30-5:30p. 549-3000.

•Naples Philharmonic: West Side Story. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•Opera Meets Broadway: Gulfshore Opera. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.

•The Sweet Remains: Singer-songwriter tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

January 28 FRIDAY

•Art & Design Expo: Naples Art District artists & interior designer pairings. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Could It Be Magic?: Pianist Brian Gurl. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

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

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

•Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Dinner & show. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-1440.

•Naples Philharmonic: West Side Story. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Rhythm on the River: Michale Dutra & the Strictky Sinatra Band outdoor concert & cocktails. Edison & Ford Winter Estates River Pavilion, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Bring lawn chairs. 334-7419.

•Ronnie Baker Brooks: Blues concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Workshop: Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 896-6431.

•Young Sinatra: Tony DiMeglio concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

January 29 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: David Mayfield, Carolyn Stanley concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•Art & Design Expo: Naples Art District artists & interior designer pairings. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Art Demos: Tracy Cullimore. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•Art Show & Sale: Art, crafts, photography, art demos, food, raffles, kids’ activities. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Changes in Latitudes: Jimmy Buffett tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Could It Be Magic?: Pianist Brian Gurl. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

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

•Estero Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Health & Wellness Fair: Health screenings, demos, exhoibits, vendors. Estero Park Rec Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 9a-12p. Free. 533-1470.

•Michael Feinstein Celebrates Judy Garland: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Naples Community Orchestra: Concert w Max Rabinovitsj & Isabelle Durrenbergerx. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.

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

•Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Free Concert: Handel’s Messiah. Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Pantation Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 896-6431.

•Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Workshop: Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 12-5p. 896-6431.

•The Feud - Sinatra & Roselli: Play. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•Young Sinatra: Tony DiMeglio concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 7p. 772-5862.

January 30 SUNDAY

•Art Demos: Tracy Cullimore. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•Art Show & Sale: Art, crafts, photography, art demos, food, raffles, kids’ activities. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

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

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

•Could It Be Magic?: Pianist Brian Gurl. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

•David Feherty: Comedy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2p. 597-1900.

•December ‘63: Jersey Boys & Frankie Valli & The Four Season tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

•Estero Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Krzysztof Biernacki: Vocal concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

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

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

•Opera Meets Broadway: Gulfshore Opera. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 529-3925.

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

•Young Sinatra: Tony DiMeglio concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.

January 31 MONDAY

•Danny Sinoff: Concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•December ‘63: Jersey Boys & Frankie Valli & The Four Season tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

•Let’s Hang On!: Frankie Valli concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 2 & 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

February

February 1 TUESDAY

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

•Early Birding Walk: Guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Hadelich & Weiss: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

•Lecture: The Soul of an Octopus. Refreshments, snacks, book signing. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5:30p. rsvp. 395-2233.

February 2 WEDNESDAY

•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 3-7pp. Free. 954-830-3156.

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

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

•Red Carpet Opening Night: The Cake. Pre-show party, live music, cocktails, food. The Naples Players. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-7:30p. 263-7990.

•Santiago Ballerini: Grand Piano Series chamber music concert. St Leo Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 646-734-8179.

•Sunset Stroll: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5p. rsvp. 248-9151.

February 3 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Coco Art Gallery, Coastal Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.

•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 4-6p. Free. 949-3073.

•Exhibition Reception: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4:30-6p. Free. 642-1440.

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

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•Songwriters at Sunset Beach: Free acoustic concert w Marie Nofsinger, Bob Williams, Bill Steel. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 5:30p. 463-4588.

•The Drifters, Jay Siegel’s The Tokens: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

February 4 FRIDAY

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

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•ArtFest Fort Myers Opening Night: Party, live music, food, drinks. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Fort Myers Riverfront. 6-9p. Free. 768-3602.

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

•Lecture & Book Signing: Richard Crossley - Eastern Birds. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.

•Opera Naples: Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

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

•Swingin’ Clique: Jazz concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

February 5 SATURDAY

•Al Ernst & Larry Venturino: Comedy. Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 8p. 389-9192.

•Americana Community Music Association: Verlon Thompson, Bill Metts concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•Art Demos: Nancy Burke. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Park St, downtown Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 262-6517.

•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.

•Fine Craft Expo: SWFL Fine Craft Guild workshops. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 1-4p. 574-0802.

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

•Frank Almond: Violin concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Legends & Laughter with Jimmy Mazz: Comedy. Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 11a. Free. 695-2428.

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. xp. Free. 777-0416.

•Popovich Comedy Pet Theater: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4 & 8p. 395-0900.

•Tab Benoit: Blues concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

February 6 SUNDAY

•Art Demos: Nancy Burke. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.

•Drew Peterson: Piano concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 395-0900.

•Fine Craft Expo: SWFL Fine Craft Guild workshops. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 9a-12p. 574-0802.

•Gumbo Fest: Music & food festival fundraiser. Live zydeco music by Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, The Porchdogs. Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 995-2141.

•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 4p. Free. 695-2428.

•Parade of Mermaids: Costume parade, live music, art receptions, book signings, refreshments, fundraiser. Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery, 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 4-8p. Free. 283-1335.

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Concert - Appalachian Spring & Scheherazade. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Howie Mandell, But Enough About Me screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.

February 7 MONDAY

•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.

•Stardust Memories Big Band: Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•The Edwards Twins: Variety show. Charlotte Harbour Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

•Tribute to Journey: Tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Tribute to the King: Dwight Icehower’s Elvis tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

February 8 TUESDAY

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

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

•Early Birding Walk: Guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Mrs Edison’s Hymn Sing: Edison Festival of Light event. First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second St, Ft Myers. 1 & 7p. Free. 334-2261.

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Purcell & Mozart. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Frank Sinatra & the Great Ladies of American Song. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Pearl Street Band. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Persian Lessons screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 7:15p. 481-4449.

•The Edwards Twins: Variety show. Charlotte Harbour Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

February 9 WEDNESDAY

•Go Wild for ‘Ding’ - Year of the Anhinga, Soar for 40 More: Fundraiser dinner, entertainment, auctions. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 6p. rsvp. 472-1100.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Frank Sinatra & the Great Ladies of American Song. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Night Walk: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Opera Naples Gala: Fundraiser concert w Joseph Calleja. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•The McCartney Years: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

February 10 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 5-8p. Free. 395-0027.

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

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

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

•Jazz at MACC: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective with Jose Valentino latin jazz concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Love Is In the Air: Valentines Day party, music, chocolate. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-8p. Free. 472-4557.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Frank Sinatra & the Great Ladies of American Song. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•Sonny Kenn: Rock concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Aulcie screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 7:15p. 481-4449.

February 11 FRIDAY

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

•Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Quintet w Jeremy Davenport: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

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

•Funny Shorts Live: Five 10-minute plays. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•History & Heritage Days: Celebrating region’s history & seafood. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 10a-10p. Free. 695-0008.

•Jodi Benson: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Lecture & Book Signing: Holly Merker – Ornithology for Your Mind, Body, Soul. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.

•Marty Stokes Band: Blues. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 7-10p. 549-3000.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Frank Sinatra & the Great Ladies of American Song. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Nature Walk: With artist-in-residence Jenny Licht. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 1 & 2p. Free. 463-4588.

•Oshima Brothers: Folk music concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•The Burnt Part Boys: Alliance Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

•The Evolution of Joni Mitchell: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Thomas Edison’s 170th Birthday: Presentation 10a, behind-the-scenes tours of The Mangoes, Ford’s winter home 11a, 12 & 1p. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free, 334-7419.

February 12 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Lipbone Redding, Ralph Leesberg concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

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

•Blue Oyster Cult: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Bonita Springs International Film Festival: Screenings, workshops, demos. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-6pp. 495-8989.

•Coconut Point Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

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

•Food Trucks & Craft Beer: Edison Festival of Light event. Food, beer, music Edwards & Hendry St, Historic Ft Myers. 12-6p. Free. 334-7419.

•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 334-7419.

•Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra & Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Heart By Heart: Heart tribute concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Music in the Garden: Patchouli & Terra Guitarra. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.

•Mutt Strut: Edison Festival of Light event. Hendry St btwn Edwards & Bay, Ft Myers. 12-4p. Free. 334-2999.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Frank Sinatra & the Great Ladies of American Song. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Poets Unplugged: Spoken word & music. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7p. 941-894-6469.

•Scene to be Seen: Runway art show & gala dinner & after-party fundraiser for Naples Art. Grey Oaks Country Club, 2400 Grey Oaks Dr N, Naples. xp. rsvp. 262-6517.

•Songs of Love: Gulfshore Opera concert. Innovation Hotel atrium, 1290 Innovation Dr, Naples. 7p. 529-3925.

•The Burnt Part Boys: Alliance Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 939-2787.

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

February 13 SUNDAY

•Bonita Springs International Film Festival: Screenings, workshops, demos. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-6p. 495-8989.

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

•Coconut Point Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 334-7419.

•Junior Parade, Coronation & Awards: Edison Festival of Light event. Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. Parade 2:30p; Coronation & Awards 4:30p, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 334-7419.

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

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

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Purcell & Mozart. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

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

•Susan Werner: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 4p. 941-894-6469.

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

•The Burnt Part Boys: Alliance Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

February 14 MONDAY

•Alton Brown - Beyond the Eats: Culinary variety show. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

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

•Manhattan Lyric Opera - Pop Valentines: Atilio Mainelli & Anne Tormela concert. Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

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

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Tiger Within screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.

•The Simon & Garfunkel Story: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

February 15 TUESDAY

•An Evening with Patti Smith: Lecture & concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-5731.

•Austin Justice & Brelynn Williams: Violin & cello recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Early Birding Walk: Guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. rsvp. 248-9151.

•Late Night Catechism III: Play. Charlotte Harbour Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Latter Day Jew. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 2p. 481-4449.

•Tapestry: Carol King tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

February 16 WEDNESDAY

•Colburn Artists perform Beethoven Sonatas: Grand Piano Series chamber music concert. St Leo Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 646-734-8179.

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

•Lecture: Shell Trumpets - Sound Heard Around the World. Refreshments, snacks, book signing. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-6:30p. rsvp. 395-2233.

•Paul McKee: Jazz concert with Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Sunset Stroll: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5p. rsvp. 248-9151.

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

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

February 17 THURSDAY

•American String Quartet with Nancy Allen: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

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

•Lecture: Evolution of the Airboat. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Naples Philharmonic: Beethoven Emperor Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: A Starry Sky Above the Roman Ghetto screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 7:15p. 481-4449.

•VOCES 8 Choral Group: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

February 18 FRIDAY

•Dancing with the Stars Live: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

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

•Mersey Beatles: Tribute concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a-5p. 643-7275.

•Sanibel Village Gala: It Takes a Village buffet dinner & dancing fundraier for Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 6p. rsvp. 472-4648.

February 19 SATURDAY

•Art Demos: Linda Mack. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•Art Reception: Joel Shapses Gallery, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 954-830-3156.

•Ben Jarrell: Country music concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Crafts on the River: Edison Festival of Light event. Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 334-2999.

•Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade: Edison Festival of Light event. Night parade. Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Ft Myers High School to downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. 7-10p. Free. 334-7419.

•Edison Festival of Light Parade Celebration: Edison Festival of Light event. All-day family-friendly party, live music, crafts, food. Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 11a-7p. 334-7419.

•Fine Art Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 11a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.

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

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

•Hot Club of Cowtown: Swing music concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

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

•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a-5p. 643-7275.

•Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Jazz Band: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•Naples National Art Show: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Philharmonic: Beethoven Emperor Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Nature Walk: With artist-in-residence Jenny Licht. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 1 & 2p. Free. 463-4588.

•Night at the Museum - Superheroes Unite: Fundraiser gala. Entertainment. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. xp. 514-0084.

•Pineapple Day: Demos, tastings, kids activities. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 10a-2p. Free. 642-1440.

•Rockabillaque Florida: Free outdoor concerts - Reverend Horton Heat, Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Deke Dickerson & Bloodshot Bill, more. Classic car & vintage motorcycle show. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 10a-8p. 800-218-0007.

•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks 3 concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.

February 20 SUNDAY

•Adaskin Trio with Thomas Gallant: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 395-0900.

•Americana Music Concert: Muriel Anderson, Ray Cerbone. GreenMarket outdoor stage, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-5p. 939-2787.

•Art Demos: Linda Mack. Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

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

•Classic Car Show: Edison Festival of Light event. Historic downtown Ft Myers River District. 10a-3p. Free. 334-2999.

•Crafts on the River: Edison Festival of Light event. Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 334-2999.

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

•Fine Art Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 11a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Festival of Lights concert w City of Palms Youth Choir & Intermezzo Choir. St Michael Lutheran Church, 3595 Bwy, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 560-9512.

•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a-5p. 643-7275.

•Naples National Art Show: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Composing Together. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Outdoor concert. FSW State College, Charlotte Campus, bldg. O lawn, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda. 4p. Free. 941-205-5996.

•The Music of Billy Joel: Michael Cavanaugh concert w Gulf Coast Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

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

February 21 MONDAY

•Danny Sinoff: Concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•Moonlight & Memories Dinner Concert & Dinner: Sarasota Opera House courtyard, 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 6p. 941-328-1300.

•Sarasota Opera House Tour: Sarasota Opera House, 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 10:30a. 941-328-1300.

•Stardust Memories Big Band: Concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

February 22 TUESDAY

•After Hours in the Aquariums: Tours, refreshments. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-6:30p. 395-2233.

•Artful Arrangements: Naples Art District artists’ works re-imagined by floral designers. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

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

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Asia screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 7:15p. 481-4449.

•The Mersey Beatles: Beatles tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•The Paradox of Education: Staged Reading. Historic Asolo Theater, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

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

February 23 WEDNESDAY

•Artful Arrangements: Naples Art District artists’ works re-imagined by floral designers. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

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

•Peter & Will Anderson Jazz Trio: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.

•The Daughter of the Regiment: Opera. Sarasota Opera House, 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-328-1300.

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

February 24 THURSDAY

•Artful Arrangements: Naples Art District artists’ works re-imagined by floral designers. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•John Gonzalez: Percussion recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Mack is Back: Bobby Darin tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

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

•Sunset Concert: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-5731.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: My Name is Sara screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 7:15p. 481-4449.

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

February 25 FRIDAY

•Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical: CFABS Youth Players. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Lecture: Amy Urich - The Art & Times of My Father, Ikki Matsumoto. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.

•Minnesota Twins vs Minnsota Golden Gophers: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.

•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Naturally 7: A capellla concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: They Ain’t Ready For Me Yet screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.

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

February 26 SATURDAY

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

•Americana Community Music Association: Gurf Morlix, Bob Williams concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

•Chris Dingman Trio: Jazz concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical: CFABS Youth Players. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.

•Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.

•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

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

•The Bat’s Revenge: Gulfshore Opera. Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Rd, Estero. 7p. 529-3925.

•The Daughter of the Regiment: Opera. Sarasota Opera House, 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-328-1300.

February 27 SUNDAY

•Abba Fab: Abba tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

•Back Home Again: John Denver tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

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

•Cahal Dunne: Concert. Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 2p. 941-255-1022.

•Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical: CFABS Youth Players. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.

•Naples Big Band: Concert. Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Ter, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 777-0416.

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

•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

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

•Ryan Little: Horn concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

•Singing for Scholarships: Voices of Naples scholarship winners concert. Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p. 455-2582.

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

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Abe screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.

•The Bat’s Revenge: Gulfshore Opera. With afterparty with the stars. Silverspot Cinema at Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 6:30p. 529-3925.

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

February 28 MONDAY

•Abba Fab: Abba tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.

•Back Home Again: John Denver tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 2 & 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

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

•Danny Sinoff: Concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•Open Rehearsal: Coastal Voices.The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 502-8527.

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

•Ted Vigil Trio: John Denver tribute concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

ongoing

theater

•A Doll’s House. Part 2: Feb 22-Mar 27. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Ain’t Too Proud to Beg - The Life & Times of The Temptations: Feb 22-27. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Ain’t Too Proud to Beg- The Life & Times of The Temptations: Feb 1-6. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Aint’t Misbehavin’ - The Fats Waller Musical: Jan 14-Feb 6. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Avenue Q: Feb 23-Mar 27. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Bell, Book and Candle: Feb 4-20. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•Circus Sarasota: Feb 11-Mar 6: Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Cirque des Voix: Feb 18-20. Ulla Searing Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Curious Incident of The Dog in Night-Time: Feb 16-Mar 6. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•Dear Evan Hansen: Feb 22-27. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Dear Evan Hansen: Feb 8-13. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Feb 25-Mar 27. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment: Feb 19-Mar 18. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.

•Driving Miss Daisy: Jan 18-Feb 13. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Escape to Margaritaville: Feb 18-Apr 2. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Exit Laughing: Jan 6-16. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•Grand Horizons: Jan 21-Apr 1. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Great Gatsby: Feb 11-20. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Higher: Jan 15-30. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•I Hate Shakespeare: Feb 16-20. Royal Palm Players, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•I Love My Wife: Jan 13-16 & 20-23. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: Feb 16-Mar 4. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•Into the Breeches: Feb 8-Mar 5. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Killer Joe: Jan 12-Feb 5. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill: Jan 21-Feb 20. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Morning After Grace: Jan 4-26. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Murder Without a Clue: thru Feb 27: Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Next to Normal - The Musical: Jan 26-Feb 5. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•Night & Day - Love Lost and Found Through the Eyes of Cole Porter: Jan 5-16. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•Nunsense - The Second Coming: Jan 13-23. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•On Baile’s Stand: Feb 18-27. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

•Our Town: Jan 14-Mar 26. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Outside Mullingar: Feb 17-27. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•Over the River and Through the Woods: Jan 13-Mar 5. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Pageant - the Musical: Feb 10-27. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 284-5214.

•Play On: Feb 3-13. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Proof: Jan 13 & 14. Royal Palm Players, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•Puccini’s Tosca: Feb 12-Mar 19. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.

•Quartet: Jan 6-23. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 284-5214.

•Rent: Jan 4-9. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Silver Alert: Jan 5-23. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Singin in tne Rain: thru Feb 12. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Slow Food: Jan 14-30. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•Spelling Bee: Feb 24-Mar 6. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Steel Magnolias: Jan 7-23. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Steve Martin’s Bright Star: Feb 10-12 & 17-20. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

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

•The 39 Steps: Feb 12-Mar 13. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•The Bona Dega Challenge: Feb 9-27. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•The Cake: Feb 2-27. The Naples Players. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Colored Museum: Jan 8-30. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•The Great Leap: Feb 11-Apr 2. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•The Savannah Sipping Society: Jan 12-Feb 6. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Tootsie: thru Jan 2. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

art galleries

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

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

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Jan 3: Small Works Off the Wall; Jan 7-29: Challenging Stereotypes, States of Being. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

•Another Time: 1414 Dean St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. Free. 672-4607.

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

•ArtBeat Studios: 1400 Colonial Blvd, #35, Fort Myers. Wed & Sun 11a-5p. Free. 225-9770.

•Artsemble Underground Gallery & Art Lounge: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, #151, Fort Myers. Fri & Sat 3-8p. Free. 248-9063.

•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Jan 15: Bassmi Ibrahim, Untitled Cup Shop, Gorge Pappas, Modes of Abstraction. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-365-2032.

•Arts for ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Jan 7-30: Lesley Morrow, Feb 4-27: Francesco Gillia. Mon-Sun11a-4:30p, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fri 11a-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Mar 2: Subject Matters; thru May 15: Baseball Heroes; thru May 15: Love in All Forms; thru Jul 17: Florida Contemporary; thru Jul 24: Pam Langobardi - Ocean Gleaming; ongoing: Magritte - Reflections of Another world, Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest. Tue-Sat 1-a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Sun & Mon 10a-5p, Tue-Sat 10a-7p. Free. 283-1335.

•BIG ARTS: thru Jan 23: Sanibel-Captiva Art League; Jan 28-Mar 13: Creative Ventures. 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 9a-4p & Sat 9a-1p (Jan-May). Free. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Mar 26: William Wegman & Jack Massing - Two Clever by Half. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313.

•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 738-5280.

•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Jan 7-27: Lucid; Jan 7-Feb 24: Inspire; Feb 4-24: SWFL Fine Craft Guild. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 574-0802.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Jan 6-Feb 6: Abstract/Photography; Feb 10-Mar 76: Wild About Plants Animals and/or Birds. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Mon-Th 11a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Jan 7: A Colorful Dream; Feb 4-24: Members Show. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.

•Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Jan 18: Visual Development; Mar 9-28: Batik Guild. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.

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

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 695-2428.

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

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Jan 5-26: Art Quilters Unlimited; Feb 9-Mar 2: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

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

•Creason’s Fine Art Gallery: 331 5th Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 10a-10p. Free. 949-3073.

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Inside Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Jan 7-29: Pequeno Formato. Wed-Sun 10a-3p. Free. 590-8645.

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

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

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

•Estero Art League: Estero Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Rd, Estero. 489-5216.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–Jan 28-Mar 3: Travis Somerville. ArtLab– Jan 14-Feb 17: Purvis Young. Wasmer Gallery in Arts Complex, ArtLab in Library. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center: 525 Kumquat Cr, Sarasota. Mon & Tue 5-7p & by appt. Free. 941-894-6469.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Main Gallery– thru Jan 13: Art Divine; Jan 17-Feb 10: Movement & Energy; Feb 14-Mar 10: Unclear Boundaries. Studio 2 Gallery– Feb 12-24: Star Sherwood & Helen Kinkin; Feb 26-Mar 10: Irvin Hawkes. Mon-Sat 10a-3p. Free. 463-3909.

•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. Free. 403-7787.

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

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

•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Jan: Dale & Gail Horn, Marcia Gobble; Feb: Joseph Tullbane, Carol Young. Daily 11a-8p. Free. 540-5789.

•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Jan 4-29: Hunt Slonem; Feb 1-26: Reynier Llanes. Oct-Apr: Tue-Sat 11a-5p; May & Jun: Tue-Sat 12-4p; Jul-Aug: Thu-Sat 12-4p. Free. 261-2637.

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Jan: David King; Feb: Diana Ripoll. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p. Free. 395-0027.

•HW Gallery: 1305 Third St S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 263-6640.

•Island Conclave: 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. Free. 282-8488.

•Island Visions: 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 282-0452.

•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p, Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p 11a-5p. Free. 283-6453.

•Marc Harris Wildlife Photography Gallery: In Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Daily 9a-5p. 283-3354.

•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jan 4: Clay Guild’s Earth Wind & Fire; Jan 10-Mar 1: Florida - Paradise Found. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-2p; Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.

•Naples Art: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Feb 6: Keith Haring - Radiant Vision; Feb: Scene to Be Seen. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Art District Studios & Galleries: Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. Arts Alive studio & gallery tours: 1st Wed 3-7p, 1st Thu 1-5p, 3rd Sat 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.

•Naples Art Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples. Thru Jan 4: Rose Series for Betty; Jan 5-Feb 1: A Study for Athena; Feb 2-Mar 1: Julie Kimball. 1st Wed 3-7p & 3rd Sat 1-5p. 821-1061.

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

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

•Ringling College of Art + Design Galleries: Basch Gallery (Academic Center, 2363 Old Bradenton Rd; Cooley Photo Center (Student Center, 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota); Crossley Gallery (2698 Bradenton Rd, Sarasota); Madeby Gallery (Student Center, 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota; Selby Foundations Gallery (Atrium, 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota); Smith Gallery (Academic Center, 2363 Old Bradenton Rd; Stulberg Gallery (Basch Visual Arts Center, 1188 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Sarasota); Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 941-359-7563.

•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue & Wed, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. thru Jan 23: Awakenings (at BIG ARTS, Sanibel); Mar 3-29: Imaginary Lines (at Tribby Arts Center, Shell Pt, Ft Myers). Meetings 3rd Thu at Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 322-8593.

•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Mar 20: Motion Within Stillness; thru Apr 3: Judith Linhares; thru May 8: Danner Washburn; Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.

•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-10p. Free. 649-6255.

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Grand Atrium— Jan 7-28: Arthaus; Feb 4-21: Women Take Issue Grant Recipients. Capital Gallery– Jan 7-28: Arthaus; Feb 4-21: Women Take Issue. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & 6-9p & 1st Fri of month (summer Mon-Fri 10a-4p). Free. 337-1933.

•Sweet Art Gallery: 2100-A Trade Center Way, Naples. Nov-Apr Mon-Fri 10a-5p, 1st Wed 5-8p, 3rd Fri 6-8p, Sat by appt. Free. 597-2110.

•The Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Jan 16: Prints, Ceramics & Glass from Japan; thru Jan 23: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture; thru Apr 23: Rhodnie Desir; thru Aug 13: As long as there is sun, as long as there is light. Circus Museum– Bayfront Gardens. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

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

•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Jan 13: Celebrate 40!; Feb 10: Love Is In The Air. Daily10a-5p. Free. 340-6467.

•Union Artists Studios: Alliance of the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Free. 980-1394.

•Unit A - Marcus Jansen Studio & Residency: 2633 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 11a-3p & by appt & special events. 240-1053.

•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Jan 6: Yin & Yan; Jan 14-Feb 10: Near & Far; Feb 24-Mar 2: Annual Art Auction. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Jan 12-Feb 8: New Beginnings, The Art of Jim Beech, Pamela Jones - Imagine That; Feb 18-Apr 16: National Art Exhibit. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, #G1, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 11a-5p. Free. 472-3386.

attractions

•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.

•Artis-Naples: Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Apr 19: Florida Contemporary. 597-1900.

•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-5p. 395-2233.

•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Dec-May Tue 10a-1p. Guided tours. 332-4942.

•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Mon-Wed 11a. 337-0706.

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

•Calusa Heritage Trail: 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Wed, Fri & Sat 10a & 1p. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 283-2062.

•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, lectures & live reptile shows daily. Planetarium kids laser shows Mon-Sat 3:30p. 10a-4p & Sun 11a-4p. 275-3435.

•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Thru Apr 2: All the News That’s Fit to Print. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p (closed Jul). 772-7037.

•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Jan 8: A Cottage Christmas; Jan 25-May 7: Pickleball Passion. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.

•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-1p. 348-9151.

•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided walks. Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.

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

•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Visitor Center- Mon-Sat 9a-4p; Wildlife drive- Sat-Thu sunrise-sunset. 472-1100.

•ECHO Global Farm & Research Center: 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. Farm tours Tue, Fri, Sat 9:30a & 1:30p. Technology Village tours Tue, Fri, Sat 11:30a. 543-3246.

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Jan 2: Holiday Nights 5:30-9p; thru Jan: The Birds of SWFL. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.

•Everglades Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings, Marc Harris Wildlife photography gallery. Daily 9a-5p. 992-2591.

•Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Thru Jan 9: Doc McStuffins exhibit; thru Feb: Hunt Slonem’s Zoo. Daily 10a-5p (not Wed). 514-0084.

•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Ongoing exhibit: Caught on Film - Wartime Photography of Ken Regele. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.

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

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru Jan 29: My Home; Feb 1-Apr 23: NFL Players of Immokalee. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jan 22: Postcards of Marco Island; Feb 1-Mar 16: Courting Style - Women’s Tennis Fashion. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Jan 8-30: Rainforest Masks; Feb 13-Jun 26: Robert Mapplethorpe & Patti Smith - Flowers, Poetry & Light. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Butterfly House. Daily 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731

•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 11a & 1p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 765-0865.

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

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru Feb 27: Everglades - The Fisherman’s Paradise. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame, Pine Island Center. Free. 283-1525.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru Jan 9: Patrick Dougherty’s The Art of Stickwork photo exhibit; thru Nov 2023: Stickwork interactive sculpture installation. Music in the Garden: 2nd Wed 2-4p. Daily 9a-2p (Wed 9a-8p). 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Jan 14-Apr 30: Naples-on-the-Gulf. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Naples Museum of Military History: Naples Airport, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. Free. 450-0073.

•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Thru Apr 17: Bricklive Supersized Creatures. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.

•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. Mon-Fri 9a-12p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p (Sun 11a-4p Nov-May). 543-1130.

•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 765-8101.

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

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

•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. 283-2062.

•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak tours. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Nature Center: 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Exhibits, programs, guided tours. Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p. 472-2329.

•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p & Sat 10a-3p. 472-1932.

•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. 949-0749.

•Shell Factory & Nature Park: 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Shell exhibits, Animal exhibits, petting farm, Christmas house, natural history exhibits, water games, video arcade, miniature golf, playgrounds, zip line. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.

•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour; Private trolly tour: 9a-4p. Flavors of Matlacha Tour Sat 10a Jan-Apr. Tours begin & end at Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. rsvp. 945-0405.

•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 12-4p. Free. 332-8778.

parks

•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Free. 472-1932.

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

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

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

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

•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41 (Tamiami Trail), S Naples. Free. 394-3397.

•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Free. 597-6196.

•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 248-1609.

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

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

•Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Free. 693-2690.

•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Free. 992-0311.

•Lakes Regional Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 533-7575.

•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Yoga Mon 9:30a & Fri 9a. 463-4588.

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

•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun. Free. 690-5030.

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

•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. Free. 941-361-6511.

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

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

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Free. 533-7550.

•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Free. 369-1521.

•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 432-2154.

live music & comedy

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

•Ben Allen’s Backyard Grill & Pub: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select nites. 304-9552.

•Bert’s Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Live music select nites, daily 2-7p: Calypso Magic. 282-3232.

•Big Blue Brewing: 4721 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral. Live music Thu-Sat nites. 471-2777.

•Big Storm Brewery: 839 Miramar St, Cape Coral. Open Mic Sun 3-6p, live music Fri & Sat nites. 6-9p. 257-1401.

•Bone Hook Brewing: 1514 Immokalee Rd, #106, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 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. 693-7111.

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

•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Live music Wed-Sat 7-10p & Marty Stokes Band select Sun 1:30-5:30p. 549-3000.

•Cottage Bar: Shucker’s, 1270 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly. 765-5440.

•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, Live music bingo select Sat 2-5p. 204-9665.

•Crazy Dingo Brewing: 8500 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 863-342-4731.

•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music nitely. 337-7646.

•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed, Fri & Sat nites, Sun 2-4p. 313-6576.

•Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Thu-Sat: comics 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Wed 6-9p thru Apr 27: Frank Sinatra Tribute by Michael Dutra; Fri & Sat 6-9p thru Feb 5: live acoustic music. Free. 314-3723.

•Matanzas on the Bay: Petey’s Upper Deck, 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music Mon-Sat 5-9p & Sun 12-5p. 463-3838.

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

•Naples Beach Brewery: 4120 Enterprise Ave, #116, Naples. Live music select nites. 304-8795.

•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music select nites. 540-7867.

•Oxbow Bar & Grill: 1300 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Sun afternoons thru Feb 27: Juan Dehoyos acoustic guitar. Free. 314-3723.

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

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music Sat nites. Free. 603-6535.

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

•Riptide Brewing: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat nites 7-10p. 228-6533.

•Riptide Brewing: 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs. Live music select Fri & Sat nites 7-10p. 949-9945.

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

•Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-9p. Free. 463-3474.

•Sneaky Pete’s: 3465 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music Wed-Sun. 498-8887.

•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 435-9333.

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

•Table & Tap: Babcock Ranch, 42860 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda. Live music Fri 6-9p, Sat 1-4p & 6-9p. Sun 12-3p. 941-235-6906.

•The 86 Room: 22 Patio DeLeon, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 332-0014.

•The Barrel Room: Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live jazz & blues. Wed 7-10p: Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio; Thu 7-10p: Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet; Fri & Sat 9p-12a: blues bands; Sun 10a-2p: Jazz Brunch w Roy Gerson & Don Mopsick. 333-2225.

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

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

•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Open Mic Wed nites; live music Fri & Sat nites. 263-6777.