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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
February-March
The Americana Community Music Association presents Dan Navarro, February 19 at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium in Fort Myers.
BoDeans perform March 27 at Arts Bonita's Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers presents Fiddler on the Roof, thru February 14.
Florida Repertory Theatre's Comedy Zone presents comedienne Helen Keaney, February 19 in the Bunch Performance Hall in Fort Myers' Historic River District.
FEBRUARY
February 1 SUNDAY
•Art Walk: Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. Free. 293-9448
•Blues Beatles: Blues tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Drag Queen Bingo: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Family Fun Day: Family activities, music, food. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 11a-3p. 992-2591.
•Florida Philharmonic: Playful Spirits concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 3 hr walk. 5:30p. register. 530-5972.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Veterans Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. 612-327-3835.
•Next Wave Festival: New play - Fundraiser, playwright talkback. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 12p. 261-7529.
•Ronnie Baker Brooks: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Sarasota Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. Sarasota Art Museum 1001 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Free. 10a-54p. 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.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Tatami screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
February 2 MONDAY
•Andrew Dice Clay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Creedence Revived: Tribute concert. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•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.
February 3 TUESDAY
•Andrew Dice Clay: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•FGCU Jazz Combo: Concert. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Mrs Edison’s Hymn Sing: Community sing, fundraiser. First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second St, Ft Myers. 1 & 4p. Free. 321-7524.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Paul Simon Songbook concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Songwriters at Showcase: Acoustic concert w TBA. The Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 463-4588.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: The Ring screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
February 4 WEDNESDAY
•Art Reception, Awards: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 463-3909.
•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.
•Bob Mintzer Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Brown Campbell Blues Band: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
•Go Wild for ‘Ding’ Into the Night: Fundraiser. Dinner, entertainment, auction. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Sanibel. Benefits ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge. 5-8p. rsvp. 472-1100.
•Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding: PGI Civic Assoc, 2001 Shreve St, Punta Gorda. 6p. 941-255-1022.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Paul Simon Songbook. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Nick Moss Band: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Tamaimi Tale Tellers: Storytelling showcase - Love Stories. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
February 5 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Big Cypress Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: John Anderson concert 6p, native food, wildlife demos, speakers, crafts, games Seminole Tribe of Florida. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 500 Rodeo Dr, Clewiston. 10-5p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass: Country music concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Jason Carter & Bronwyn Keith-Hynes: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Naples Motorsports Film Festival: Screening. Ferrari – Fury & the Monster. Screening. Paragon Pavilion Theater, 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. 6:30p. 310-367-7383.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Paul Simon Songbook. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Old-Fashioned Cocktail Hour: Food & snacks. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a. register) 261-8164.
•Reed Tetzloff: Piano concert. Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.
•Toasts to Opera: Friends of Opera Naples lecture. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 4p. register. 963-9050.
February 6 FRIDAY
•A Victorian Murder: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral. 6:30p. 867-6098.
•Adam Carolla: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Apollo’s Fire: Classical music concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•ArtFest Fort Myers Opening Night: Party, live music, food, drinks. Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St., Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers Riverfront. 6-9p. Gulf Coast Symphony pops concert 7-8p, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 1375 Monroe St. Free. 768-3602.
•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a. register. 463-4588.
•Big Cypress Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: Indigenous concert, 5:30p native food, wildlife demos, speakers, crafts, games Seminole Tribe of Florida. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 500 Rodeo Dr, Clewiston. 5:30p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•Comedy Zone: Comics Absar Siddiqui, Pete George. Presented by Florida Repertory Theatre. Bunch Performance Hall, 2247 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Improv Comedy Art Show: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition, demos, market. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-8p. 643-7275.
•Naples Motorsports Film Festival: Screenings. From Zero to a Hundred - 1p, Chasing Time - 4p, The Day the Park Tilted - 6:30p. Paragon Pavilion Theater, 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. 310-367-7383.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Paul Simon Songbook. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Opera to Broadway: Gulfshore Opera concert. United Church, 320 N Barfield Dr, Marco Island. 4p. 529-3925.
•Roller Derby Tryouts: Female roller derby. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 8-10p. Free. 482-7789.
•Sing Out! - SWFL Choral Festival Workshops: Water Music. Singers welcome. Sponsored by Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 9:30a-5p. register. Free. 560-5695.
•SWFL Reading Festival - An Evening with the Authors: Fundraising dinner with authors, silent auction. Burroughs Home & Gardens, 2505 First St, Ft Myers. 5:30-8:30p. rsvp. 533-4832.
•Symphony on the Sound: Gulf Coast Symphony pops concert at ArtFest Fort Myers. 7-8p, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 1375 Monroe St. Free. 768-3602.
•The Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Venturino’s Comedy Club: Comedians. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Viva Venice!: Venice Symphony Latin music concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Wayne Scott Brown: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Zoobilee - Feast with the Beast: Fundraiser. Food, live music, live animals. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 9a-5p. 262-5409.
February 7 SATURDAY
•A Centuy of Black History Commemorations: Annual Community Prayer Breakfast. Histed by Williams Academy Black History Museum. DoubleTree Hotel, Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 9:30a-12p. rsvp. 332-8778.
•Adam Carolla: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6, 8, 10p. 389-6901.
•Advanced Swamp Walk: 2-hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. register. 348-9151.
•Antique Car Show: Over 100 classic cars. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 334-7419.
•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. 1375 Monroe St., Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers Riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. Free trolleys from area parking lots. 768-3602.
•Big Cypress Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: Panel discussion w Graham Greene & Tantoo Cardinal, native food, wildlife demos, speakers, crafts, games Seminole Tribe of Florida. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 500 Rodeo Dr, Clewiston. 10a-5p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Enchantment Under the Sea: Benefit gala for Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium. Cocktails, dinner, live music & dancing, auctions. Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5p. rsvp. 395-2233.
•Feast for the Senses: Fine dining from 5 top local chefs & Hot Club SRQ gypsy-jazz concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-10p. rsvp. 939-2787.
•French Quarter Funk Fest: Free outdoor concert w Dirty Dozen Brass Band 7p, Soul Rebels 5:30p, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr 4p, Zach Person 2:30p. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Food trucks, vendors. Free. 800-218-0007.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 2 hr walk. 9:30a. register. 530-5972.
•Guided Walk - Invasive Plants of Southwest Florida: 3-hour walk. CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 9a. register. 657-2253.
•Hike the Loop: 12-mile guided hike. CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails, 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W Rd, Naples. 7:30a. register. 657-2253.
•Key Chorale Concert: Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Church of Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Open house. Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a-3p. Free. Free. 695-2428.
•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition, demos, market. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Motorsports Film Festival: Screenings. Kombi Man - 12:30p, The First Lap - 3:30p, Le Mans - 6p. Paragon Pavilion Theater, 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. 310-367-7383.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Paul Simon Songbook. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Shake Baby Shake: Retro Rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Sing Out Choral Festival: FGCU Choirs & Choral Artistry concert. New Hope Presbyterian Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Sing Out! - SWFL Choral Festival Free Concer: Water Music. Singers welcome. Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 4p. Free. 560-5695.
•Sing Out! - SWFL Choral Festival Workshop: Water Music. Singers welcome. Singers welcome. Sponsored by Choral Artistry. New Hope Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 10a-12p. register. Free. 560-5695.
•Songs of Love: Gulfshore Opera concert. Innovation Hotel, 1290 Innovation Dr, Naples 7p. 529-3925.
•The Orchid Ball - The Nature of Abstraction: Fundraiser & reception Alexander Calder - The Nature of Movement exhibition reception, dinner, dancing. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. rsvp. 941-366-5731.
•US Karaoke Assoc State Championships: Concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Viva Venice!: Venice Symphony Latin music concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
February 8 SUNDAY
•Americana Music Concert: Roy Bookbinder, Bob Patetta opens. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. 1375 Monroe St., Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers Riverfront. 10a-4p. Free. Free trolleys from area parking lots. 768-3602.
•Baron & Navarro Piano Duo: Classical music concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•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.
•Gallery Talk: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3-5p. Free. 463-3909.
•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition, demos, market. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic: Farrenc & Beethoven. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
February 9 MONDAY
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Tara September. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Isidore String Quartet: Classical concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Naples Big Band: 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.
•Roller Derby Tryouts: Female roller derby. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 482-7789.
February 10 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•FGCU Storytelling: Sheila Arnold - Roots of Compassion & Kindness. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•G. Love & Special Sauce: Americana concert. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 603-6535.
•Julie Carver: Cabaret. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•National Art Exhibition Workshop: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 9a-3:30p. 941-639-8810.
•Orchid Tour: Guided tour. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 1:30p. register. 334-7419.
•Songwriters Showcase: Acoustic concert w Mike McMillan, Bon Mokadam, Carlene Thissen. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 463-4588.
•Style & Song Luncheon: Gulfshore Opera concert & fashion show. Grey Oaks Country Club, 2400 Great Oaks Dr N, Naples. 12p. 529-3925.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert. Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 6p. 529-3925.
February 11 WEDNESDAY
•A Taste of Ireland: Music & dance concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•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.
•Choir of Man: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•FGCU Storytelling: Sheila Arnold - Stories of the Underground Railroad. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. Palmetto Ridge High School, 1655 Victory Ln, Naples. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Maine Mariners: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•G. Love & Special Sauce: Americana concert. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 603-6535.
•Jonathan Godfrey: Free guitar concert. St Andrew Church, 6908 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 2p. reserve. 941-966-6161.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Living with Black Bears. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•National Art Exhibition Workshop: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 9a-3:30p. 941-639-8810.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Sunset Stroll: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 4:30p. register. 348-9151.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Once Upon My Mother, The Last Jews of Guantanamo screenings. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•Thomas Edison’s Birthday Celebration: Live music, car show, food trucks, tours. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-2p. 334-7419.
February 12 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.
•Beginner Swamp Walk: 2-hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. register. 348-9151.
•Brooklyn Rider: Concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Brothers Again: Allman Brothers tribute band. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.
•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.
•Inventors Fair: Edison Festival of Light event. SWFL students projects. Alico Arena, FGCU, 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Ft Myers. 6:30p. Free. 321-7524.
•Jazz Thursday: Allison Nash 7 Friends, cocktails. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30-8p. 941-309-4300.
•Key Marco Cat Celebration: Farewell to Key Marco Cat, speakers. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4-5:30p. Free. 642-1440.
•Leslie Cartaya: Cuban singer. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•National Art Exhibition Workshop: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 9a-3:30p. 941-639-8810.
•Science & Engineering Fair: Edison Festival of Light event. SWFL students projects. Alico Arena, FGCU, 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 321-7524.
•Zach Bartholomew: Jazz & Film. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
February 13 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Crystal Stark’s Tribute to Whitney: Concert. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Florida Everblades vs Maine Mariners: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Gipsy Kings: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•KC & The Sunshine Band: Outdoor concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•National Art Exhibition Lunch: With Judge, Teresa Kirk. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 11:30a. 941-639-8810.
•National Art Exhibition Opens: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-4p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Alter Boys: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Shell Walk: Guided 1.5-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. register. 463-4588.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Matchmaking 2 screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
•The Good Doctor: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Vocies of Triumph: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars Opera Naples Chorus & Resident Artists concert. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.
February 14 SATURDAY
•Bachata Beach Bash: Sudamerica Latin Groove band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 252-4386.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Chris O’Leary Band, Tommy Lee Cook & Bruce Katz. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 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.
•Dallas String Quartet: Pop concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Florida Everblades vs Maine Mariners: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. 2 hr walk. 10a. register. 530-5972.
•History & Heritage Days & Everglades Seafood Festival: Celebrating region’s history & seafood. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Jimmy Mazz - Silly Love Songs: Concert Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 2p. 941-475-6756.
•Love Letters to the Key Marco Cat: Family event. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4-5:30p. free. 642-1440.
•Mark Riccadonna: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Mutt Strutt: Dog costume parade, races. Centennial Park & Hendry St, Ft Myers. 11a-3p. Free. 321-7524.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Rupet Watts: Americana concert, David Bavaria opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Seal & Crofts 2: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•STEMtastic Day of Discovery: Edison Festival of Light event. Science exhibits for kids. Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free. 321-7524.
•The Good Doctor: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Trumpet, Violin & Piano Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Yesterday & Today - Interactive Beatles Experience: Interactive concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
February 15 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.
•Edison Festival of Light Junior Coronation & Awards: Following Junior Parade. Davis Art Center, 2301 First St, Ft Myers. 3:30p. Free. 321-7524.
•Edison Festival of Light Junior Fun Run: Starts First St, downtown Ft Myers. 12p start. Free. 321-7524.
•Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade: Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Ft Myers High School to downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. 1:30-3:30p. Free. 321-7524.
•FGCU Chamber Choir: Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th Ave, Naples. 4p. Free. 745-4268.
•Free Family Fun Day: Retro games, toys, comics, vinyl, model kits, sports collectibles. Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 10a-5p.
•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•History & Heritage Days & Everglades Seafood Festival: Celebrating region’s history & seafood. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Hotel California: Eagles tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3 & 8p. 495-8989.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Naples Concert Band: Free concert - Rhapsody in Blue. Aubrey Rogers High School, 15100 Patriot Pl, Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
•Salut D’amour: Venice Symphony Violin, Flute & Harp Trio concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•The Good Doctor: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•Tony Bennett Celebration: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
February 16 MONDAY
•Guided Birding Walk - Spring Migration: 3-hour walk. CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails, 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 657-2253.
•Philadelphia Orchestra: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
February 17 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth - Appalachia Music & Song. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•Liza: Whitney Grace tribute concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Mersey Beatles: Tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Paul Todd & Friends: A Night of Broadway concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Philadelphia Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rick Howard - Mardi Gras Celebration: Blues & zydeco concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Never Alone, Ice Cream Man screenings. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
February 18 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth - Music & Stories from Hills & Hollers. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•Jazz at Naples Botanical Garden: FGCU Jazz Ensemble Rhythm & Blooms concert. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 5p. 745-4268.
•Mersey Beatles: Tribute concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Naturally 7 - Closer Look: Concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Philadelphia Orchestra: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rhythm & Blooms: Etienne Charles Quartet jazz concert. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. 643-7275.
•Sunset Stroll: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 4:30p. register. 348-9151.
February 19 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 6-8p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Bailey Zimmerman: Country concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Bash for the Bay: Cocktails, dinner, dancingmauction, dinner, dancing, fundraiser for Rookery Bay National Research Reserve. Naples Lakes Country Club, 4784 Naples Lakes Blvd, Naples. 6-10p. rsvp. 530-5977.
•Brighton Field Day Festival - Kid’s Day: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, carnival rides, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Duke Tumatoe: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Glen Roth: Acoustic guitar concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Jazz at the MACC: The Jazz Collective - Jazz Trio tribute to Basie & Ellington concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Author Ron Magil. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.
•Lecture: Defending the Sacred. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Mark Sanders - The Music of Barry Manilow: Cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Min Kwon: Classical concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•National Art Exhibition Awards Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 12p. 941-639-8810.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. register. 348-9151.
•Outdoor Movies: On great lawn. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. Free. 252-4386.
•Reception: SWFL Horse Rescue benefit. Sea Grape Gallery, 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-575-1718.
•Samara Joy: Jazz concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Douglas David. Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 10a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Songwriters Under the Stars: Acoustic concert w Dan Navarro, Kevin John Allen opens. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3487 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers., 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Sunset Concert: Morgan Bassichis - The Highs & Lows of Going Solo. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 5:30p. 941-366-5731.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Air War screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•The Feud - Tribute to Sinatra & Roselli, Two Guys from Hoboken: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•The Modern Gentlemen: Pop 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.
•Violins on the Veranda: Concert. Florida Trust Wealth Mgmt, 2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5p. 344-7025.
February 20 FRIDAY
•Boston Red Sox vs Northeastern Huskies: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Branford Marsalis Quartet: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Brighton Field Day Festival: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, carnival rides, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. ‘Kid’s Day: Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Comedy Zone: Comics Bill Ohse, Helen Keaney. Presented by Florida Repertory Theatre. Bunch Performance Hall, 2247 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Danny Sinoff & Friends: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Maddie & Tae: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Minnesota Twins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Murder at the OK Corral: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery dinner theatre. Wisteria Tea Room, 2512 Second St, Ft Myers. 6p. 867-6098.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Naples National Art Fair: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Exhibit, demos. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-8p. 643-7275.
•Robert Jon & The Wreck: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•The Good Doctor: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Top of the World: Debbie Taylor’s Carpenters Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Trombone Shorty: Jazz concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Women of Americana: Cristina Vane & Brennen Leigh concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
February 21 SATURDAY
•Backyard Bluesfest: Albert Castiglia, Tommy Lee Cooks. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Brighton Field Day Festival: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, carnival rides, Tucker Wetmore concert, Dasha opens. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Crafts on the River: Edison Festival of Light event. Along Edwards Dr, downtown Ft Myers. 10a-5p. Free. 321-7524.
•David Foster & Katherine McPhee: Pop music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Edison Festival of Light 5K Run: Starts First St, downtown Ft MyersEdwards Dr, US 41. 5:15p start. Free. 321-7524.
•Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade: Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Ft Myers High School to downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. 7-10p. Free. 321-7524.
•Edison Festival of Light Party: Activities, games, food, drinks. 1811 Royal Palm Ave, downtown Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 321-7524.
•Family Day: Love Your Pet. Activities for ages 5-12. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 262-6525.
•Fine Art Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Free Outdoor Movie: National Treasure. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 6p. 765-0865.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: A Composer’s Travelogue concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker - Carol Abrahamson. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Bvld, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding: Englewood Elks Lodge, 401 Indiana Ave, Englewood. 6p. 941-255-1022.
•Lecture: Ellen Lupton, author of Design is Storytelling. Discussion, book signing. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 1p. 941-309-4300.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Community Orchestra: Opera a la carte concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.
•Naples National Art Fair: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Exhibit, demos. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Orchid Tour: Guided tour. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. register. 334-7419.
•Scalia/Ginsburg: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Story Time: Transportation books. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a. Free. rsvp. 262-6525.
•The Good Doctor: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
February 22 SUNDAY
•Ana Popovic: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•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: Guest vocalist Ginna Claire Mason. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Brighton Field Day Festival - Kid’s Day: Seminole Tribe of Florida. Cultural village, American Indian arts & crafts, native dancers & music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, rodeo, carnival rides, concerts. Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17400 Sports Complex Rd NE, Okeechobee. 9a-9p, rodeo 7p. Free for schools. 863-763-3572.
•Classic Car Show: Edison Festival of Light event. Along Edwards Dr, downtown Ft Myers. 10a-3p. Free. 321-7524.
•Crafts on the River: Edison Festival of Light event. Along Edwards Dr, downtown Ft Myers. 10a-5p. Free. 321-7524.
•Fine Art Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 9a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Muriel Anderson: Americana concert, Bill Metts opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•NAACP Black History Celebration: Speakers, refreshment. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 2-5p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples National Art Fair: 5th Ave S & Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Exhibit, demos. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic: Kwon Plays Brahmns. Philharmonic members music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Scalia/Ginsburg: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 2p. 963-9050.
•The Big Sing: Venice Chorale concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.
•The Good Doctor: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
February 23 MONDAY
•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - The Measure of All Faith. Church of Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-387-4900.
•ensembleNewSRQ: Retrospektiv. Classical music percussion concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. ensrq.org.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. register. 348-9151.
•Piano Men Generations: Billy Joel & Elton John tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
February 24 TUESDAY
•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Danish String Quartet: Concert. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Il Divo by Candleight: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Miami City Ballet: Dance performance w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Piano Men Generations: Billy Joel & Elton John tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
•Three Italian Tenors: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
February 25 WEDNESDAY
•American Virtuosi: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•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.
•Clarksdale Blues: Anthony ‘Big A’ Sherrod concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•FGCU Students Compositions Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Neil Berg’s 116 Years of Broadway: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. register. 348-9151.
•Stayin’ Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Styx: Concert, Cheap Trick opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
February 26 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. 495-8989.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Late Nite Catechism - Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?: Comedy show. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•MJ Live: Michael Jackson tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Paul Reiser: Comedy. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Piano Talks: The British Invasion. Cabaret w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Soul Cruisers: Soul music tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Opening day. Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, rides & games, vendors. Chasing Denver concert 6-9p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-11p. 533-7275.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Welcome to Yiddishland, Jews in Music s. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•Yaya Diamond & Dream Chasers: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
February 27 FRIDAY
•A Brother’s Revival: Allman Brothers tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•American Virtuosi Gale: Fundraiser cocktails, concert, dinner. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5p, concert 5:30, dinner 7p. 333-1933.
•Garden Side Chickee Chat: Master Carpenter John Brechel. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a. register. 261-8164.
•Lights, Camera, Music: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Minnesota Twins vs NY Yankees: Spring training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 101550 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Dvorak & Copland. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Nate Bargatze: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Shorebird Stroll: With park ranger. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Free, register. 463-4588.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, rides & games, vendors. Matt & Zack concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4p-12a. 533-7275.
•Takacs Quartet: Chamber concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•The Righteous Brothers: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
February 28 SATURDAY
•Anthony Gomes: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Backyard Bluesfest: RB Stone, Tommy Lee Cooks & Billy the Kid. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Beach Cleanup: With park ranger. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Free, register. 463-4588.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Don Quixote: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert w Gulfshore Ballet. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 6:30p. 963-9050.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•I Am, He Said: Neil Diamond band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Lights, Camera, Music: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Moors & McCumber: Americana concert, Bruce Gallant opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Music in the Garden: Kelly & Mason Band. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 12-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Dvorak & Copland. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Nate Bargatze: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Night Fever: Annual gala fundraiser for Marco Island Center for the Arts. Dinner, dancing, live music, auctions. Island Country Club, 500 Nassau Rd, Marco Island. 5p. rsvp.394-4221.
•Stomp: Dance concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, rides & games, vendors. Nostaljah concert 3-6p, Back Country Boys concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4p-12a. 533-7275.
MARCH
March 1 SUNDAY
•An Evening with Phil Rosenthal: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Eric Gales: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Florida Philharmonic: Mahler’s Symphony No 4 concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Il Divo: Pop opera concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Veterans Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. 612-327-3835.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Flora Top Hits Band concert 2-5p, Joe Yeoman Band concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-12a. 533-7275.
•SWFL Anime-Fest: Entertainment, vendors, cosplay contest, celebrities, video game tournament. Hilton DoubleTree, Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers.10a-5p. Kids free. 949-4222.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•Taste of the Islands: Food fest, entertainment, fundraiser. Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 11a-4p. 472-3644.
March 2 MONDAY
•Capitol Fools: Music & comedy. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•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.
•Key Chorale Student Concert: Tomorrow’s Voices Tonight. Westcoast Black Theatre, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-552-8768.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Deb & the Dynamics concert 6-9p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 533-7275.
March 3 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Barcelona Flamenco Ballet - Carmen: Dance concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Boston Red Sox vs Puerto Rico: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 888-733-7696.
•Family & Community Day: Kids-themed opera concerts, activities, exhibits, etc. Baker Park, 50 Riverside Cir, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 963-9050.
•Limon Dance Company: Dance performance w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic: Haydn & Beethoven. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Aristo Sham: Cliburn Int’l Piano Competition Gold Medalist concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Songwriters at Showcase: Acoustic concert w TBA. The Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 463-4588.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, rides & games, vendors. Smokin’ Aces concert 6-9p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 533-7275.
March 4 WEDNESDAY
•25th Anniversary Triumph Dinner: Fundraiser for Holocaust Museum. Dinner & award ceremony. Arthrex One Conference Center, 1360 Creekside Blvd, Naples. 5:30p. rsvp. 263-9200.
•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.
•Boston Red Sox vs NY Yankees: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Full Moon Tour: Guided tour & wine. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 6p. register. 261-8164.
•Gary Smulyan: Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & workshop - Bonsai-inspired design. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a-12p. Free.
•Minnesota Twins vs Puerto Rico: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Pink Martini: Pop concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sunset Stroll: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 4:30p. register. 348-9151.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Supernatural (Santana tribute band) concert 4:30-7:30p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 533-7275.
•The Incorrigibles: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Tribute to Jimmy Buffet: members of Coral Reefer Band concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
March 5 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.
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Backtrack Blues Band: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Croquet & Chardonnay: Games & wine, free house tour. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 4-6p. register. 261-8164.
•Jazz Thursday: Hot Club SRQ, cocktails. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30-8p. 941-309-4300.
•Kerri Louise: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Sanibel author Jeri Magg. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. Free. 472-1100.
•Magic Under the Mangroves: Conservancy of SWFL gala fundraiser. Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples. 5:30p. rsvp. 262-0304.
•Masquerade: Fundraising gala. Gulfshore Opera concert. Artis-Naples, 58333 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples. 6:30p. rsvp. 529-3925.
•Neil Diamond Legacy Concert: Jay White. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sanibel Shell Show: Competitive shell show fundraiser, exhibits, shell art, shell jewelry, craft demos, shell sale, food. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 418-1500. 9a-5p. sanibelshellclub.com.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Hairdaze - Amazing 80s Rock Show concert 6-9p. County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-11p. 533-7275.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Pink Lady screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
•Toasts to Opera: Friends of Opera Naples lecture. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 4p. register. 963-9050.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
March 6 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.
•National Art Exhibition Lunch: With Rosalie Mack. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 12p. 941-639-8810.
•One Vision of Queen: CMarc Martel concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sanibel Shell Show: Competitive shell show fundraiser, exhibits, shell art, shell jewelry, craft demos, shell sale, food. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 418-1500. 9a-4p. sanibelshellclub.com.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Soapy Tuna concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 533-7275.
•The Nighthawks: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•The Travelin’ McCourys: Bluegrass concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Via Nova Chorale: The Music of Joy. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-263-2086.
•Vienna Philharmonic: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
March 7 SATURDAY
•Art Bazaar: Art exhibition & sale fundraiser for Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Santini Plaza, 7205 Estero Bkvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a-3p. Free. 463-3909.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Cirque du Cmon: Night at the Museum fundraising gala. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30p. rsvp. 514-0084.
•FC Naples vs Fort Wayne FC: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Concert: Concert w Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•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.
•Lecture: Laurence Leamer, author of Warhol’’s Muses. Discussion, book signing. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 1p. 941-309-4300.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Paul Anka: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Readers Theatre: The Roommate. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Ruth Wyland: Americana concert, Bill Veach opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Sanibel Shell Show: Competitive shell show fundraiser, exhibits, shell art, shell jewelry, craft demos, shell sale, food. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 418-1500. 9a-4p. sanibelshellclub.com.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Calidore String Quartet: Classical music iano concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Stars & Standards - An American Songbook Celebration: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Sue Foley: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Pure Country concert 7-10p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-12a. 533-7275.
•SWFL Reading Festival: Dozens of authors, readings, book signings, exhibits, activities, entertainment. Outdoors at Fort Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Free. 533-4832.
•The Doo Wop Project: BIG ARTS benefit concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 6p. 395-0900.
March 8 SUNDAY
•Americana Music Concert: Kray Van Kirk, Frank Corso opens. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 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.
•Changes - The Music of David Bowie: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Christopher Cross: Rock concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Mia Vassilev: Pop concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Minnesota Twins vs Philadelphia Phillies: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Philharmonic: Haydn & Beethoven. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•SWFL Ag Expo: Live entertainment, demos, exhibits, petting zoo, livestock shows, rodeo, rides & games, vendors. Livestock auction 7-11p. Heat (Latin jazz band) concert 2-5p, Orquesta Tropical Sound concert 6-9p. Collier County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-12a. 533-7275.
•Voices of Naples: Singing for Scholarships concert. First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th St S, Naples. 4p. 455-2582.
March 9 MONDAY
•Alex Shillo & Badlands: Bruce Springsteen tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Author Lecture & Lunch: James Grippando. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Philiies: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Family Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Rhinestone Cowgirls: Country concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival - Danny Sinoff: Jazz Cabaret. Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. VIP reception 5-6p, dinner 6:30p, concert 7:30p.941-366-1552.
•Tribute to Toby Keith: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
March 10 TUESDAY
•A Celtic Fantasy: Astralis Chamber Ensemble concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Alexander Malofeev: Piano concert. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Get the Led Out: Led Zeppelin tribute band. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Moonlight & Melodies – An Evening with Puccini in Paris: Fine dining & live music. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 6:30p. rsvp. 941-328-1300.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mysterioso - Music, Magic, Mayhem & Mirth. Concert & acrobatics w Troupe Vertigo. 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. 7:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Viano String Quartet: Classical music concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival Jazz Trolley & Pub Crawl: 12 bands in 12 venues in downtown Sarasota. Trolleys depart 5:30p from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot, 777 N Tamiami
•Songwriters Showcase: Acoustic concert w Bob Williams, Ray Boone, J. Michael. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 463-4588.
•Tribute to Toby Keith: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
•Wishbone Ash: Rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 11 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.
•Celtic Angels Band: Celtic music concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Changes in Latitude: Jimmy Buffet tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Creativity in Action: Art demo. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 11a-2p. Free. 579-0659.
•Family Sunset Stroll: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 4:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Jazz at Naples Botanical Garden: FGCU Jazz Ensemble Rhythm & Blooms concert. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 5p. 745-4268.
•Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mysterioso - Music, Magic, Mayhem & Mirth. Concert & acrobatics w Troupe Vertigo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rhythm & Blooms: FGCU Jazz Combo w Barbara King jazz concert. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. 643-7275.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Marathon Mom screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
•Turandot: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Baker Park, 50 Riverside Cir, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
March 12 THURSDAY
•Alexander Malofeev: Piano concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Alexandra Dovgan: Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.
•Disney on Ice - Mickey’s Search Party: Ice show. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fernando Ferarone: Jazz concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Jared & The Vagabonds: Pop concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Jazz at the MACC: The Jazz Collective - Jazz Classics concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mysterioso - Music, Magic, Mayhem & Mirth. Concert & acrobatics w Troupe Vertigo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival - Terell Stafford Quintet: Florida All State High School Jazz Band opens. Main Stage, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-1552.
•The Elixer of Love: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Baker Park, 50 Riverside Cir, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show: Impersonator tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 13 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-3p. Free. 574-0802.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Brews for the Birds: Live music, craft beers, food trucks, fundraiser. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. 992-2591.
•Cirque des Voix - Superheroes vs Supervillains: Cirque Orchestra & Key Chorale. Big Top, Regatta Island, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Courtyard Sale: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 10a-4p. 941-575-1718.
•Edgar & George Meyer: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Improv Comedy Art Show: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Jeff Corwin: ‘Ding’ Darling Distinguished Speaker lecture. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 10a. reserve. 472-1100.
•Little River Band: Country concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. 314-3723.
•Marlon Wayans: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•NAGA-Mandala: Musical theater from India. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-8p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mysterioso - Music, Magic, Mayhem & Mirth. Concert & acrobatics w Troupe Vertigo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival - John Pizzarelli Trio: Sammy Figueroa opens. Main Stage, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-1552.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Doo-wop concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•The Traveling Milburys: Traveling Wilburys tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Turandot: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Baker Park, 50 Riverside Cir, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Venturino’s Comedy Club: Comedians. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
March 14 SATURDAY
•Backyard Bluesfest: Jimmy Vivino, Tommy Lee Cooks. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Bianca & Robin’s Drag Queen Bingo: Music & games. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Big Top Betty & Her All-Star Jubilee: Concert & vaudeviile. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Bill Kirchen: Americana concert, Anthiony Wayne opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Bobby Collins: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Boston Red Sox vs Futures at Fenway Park: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Cirque des Voix - Superheroes vs Supervillains: Cirque Orchestra & Key Chorale. Big Top, Regatta Island, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Courtyard Sale: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 10a-4p. 941-575-1718.
•Echos of the Danube: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8p. 277-1700.
•FC Naples vs Corpus Christi FC: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, Naples. 2 hr walk. 10a. register. 530-5972.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples Int’l Voice Competition - Semi Final Round: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 1p. 745-4268.
•Marlon Wayans: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Misa Tango: A Night of Song & Dance. Choral Artistry Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 6:30p. 560-5695.
•NAGA-Mandala: Musical theater from India. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota.2 & 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Naples Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 10a-5p. Free. 941-755-3088.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mysterioso - Music, Magic, Mayhem & Mirth. Concert & acrobatics w Troupe Vertigo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Naples Train Day: Activities, exhibits, train rides, model train displays. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•RocOpraNatra: Rock opera Sinatra concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Boston Trio: Classical music concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sarasota Jazz Festival - Artutro Sandoval Band: Michael Ross & The SRQ All Star Band with Allison Nash, James Suggs, Danny Jordon, Anthony Aldissi, Ronan Cowan opens. Main Stage, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-366-1552.
•Tesla: Rock concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Doo-wop concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•The Elixer of Love: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. Baker Park, 50 Riverside Cir, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
March 15 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.
•Bobby Collins: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 479-5233.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Cirque des Voix - Superheroes vs Supervillains: Cirque Orchestra & Key Chorale. Big Top, Regatta Island, Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 2p. 941-355-9805.
•Gahal Dunne: Ireland’s Piano Man concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding: Deep Creek Elks Lodge, 1133 Capricorn Blvd, Deep Creek. 6p. 941-255-1022.
•Joshua Bell: & Academy of St Martin in the Felds concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-966-6161.
•Lari Basilio: Rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Napes Int’l Voice Competition - Final Round: Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers.
•Marlon Wayans: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•NAGA-Mandala: Musical theater from India. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2p. 941-355-9805.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert – Blues in the Park. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
•Naples Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 10a-4p. Free. 941-755-3088.
•Pat Metheny: Jazz concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Charles Grodin - Rebel with a Cause screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 481-4449.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Do wop tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Veronica Swift: Jazz concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Young Artist Showcase: Zion Thompson concert. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
March 16 MONDAY
•Barry Manilow: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Guided Birding Walk - Swallow-Tailed Kites: 3-hour walk. CREW Marsh Trails, 4680 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 8a. register. 657-2253.
•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Sharon Owens as Barbra Streisand: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Young Artist Showcase: Zion Thompson concert. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-1505.
March 17 TUESDAY
•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Frank Marino’s Divas: Cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Simone Dinnerstein: Classical concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•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.
•Creativity in Action: Art demo. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 11a-2p. Free. 579-0659.
•National Art Exhibition Poetry Night: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-639-8810.
•Sunset Stroll: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Zach Bartholomew: Women in Jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 19 THURSDAY
•Apprentice Artists at Noon: Concert. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•Art Reception & Awards Presentation: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 888-733-7696.
•Bywatwer Call: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Covers at 3pm: Studio artists concert Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 3p. 941-328-1300.
•Ehnes Quartet with Orion Weiss: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Get the Led Out: Led Zeppelin tribute concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 8p. 314-3723.
•Lecture: Flowers & Felonies in the Fakahatchee. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Minnesota Twins Prospects vs Philadelphia Phillies Prospects: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Alexander Conducts Mahler. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Outdoor Movies: On great lawn. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. Free. 252-4386.
•Piano Talks: Dueling Pianos. Cabaret w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Reception: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-575-1718.
•Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass: Jazz & classical concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Annual luncheon. Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 10a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Piazzolla. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: The Road Between Us screening. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
March 20 FRIDAY
•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.
•Braxton Cook Quartet: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Don McLean: Folk concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fountains, Tides & Tempests: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Ira Stanley & Checkered Past: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Kevin Nealon: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Alexander Conducts Mahler. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Piazzolla. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Third Day: Concert, Zach Williams opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
March 21 SATURDAY
•Beaux Arts Ball: Music, dancing, food, drinks. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5p. rsvp. 941-365-2032.
•Betty Soo: Americana concert, Hank Woji opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Joe Yeoman Band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Brothers Doobie: Doobie Brothers tribute band. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Chambers DesLauriers: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•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.
•Easter Ranch Roundup: Activities, crafts, egg hunt. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-1p. Free. 252-2611.
•Family Day: Happiness is… Activities for ages 5-12. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 262-6525.
•Flip Flop Rest Stop: Free island rhythms & rock music festival w Mac McNally, Jammy Buffet, Air Margaritaville, The Caribbean Chillers. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Food trucks, vendors. 2-8p. Free. 800-218-0007.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Civil War Cantata. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7p. 288-2535.
•Fountains Tides & Tempests: V enice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Grapefruit Gathering & Art Fair: Live music, storytelling, crafts, food. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-3p. Free. 695-0008.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker – Marty Ambroe (aka MA McLaughlin). St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Bvld, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•Kevin Nealon: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Naples Community Orchestra: Germanfest concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 676-0077.
•Naples Downtown Art Show: 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-6p. Free. 262-6517.
•Sanibel Music Festival - Opera Theater of Connecticut: Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 2 & 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Piazzolla. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. Sarasota Art Museum 1001 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Spring Fling: games, crafts, educational exhibits for family. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-2p. 992-2591.
•This Magic Moment: Bay Kings Band. Englewood Elks Lodge, 401 N Indiana Ace, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Tom Papa: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
March 22 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.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 2-3:30p. Free. 405-3320.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Civil War Cantata. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7p. 288-2535.
•Kevin Nealon: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Naples Downtown Art Show: 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Readers Theatre: Mixed Nuts. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Piazzolla. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Sarasota Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. Sarasota Art Museum 1001 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Free. 10a-54p. 941-755-3088.
•Sounds of Soul: Motown tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•Tribute to Arthur Fielder & The Boston Pops: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
March 23 MONDAY
•Beatles vs Stones: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: Spring Training baseball. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. register. 348-9151.
•Trey Wanvig: Blues concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.
March 24 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Everton Vidal Azevedo: Brazilian guitarist. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•FGCU Storytelling: Open mic. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 745-4442.
•FSW College Choir: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 481-4849.
•Ikebana Luncheon Demo, lunch, silent auction, fundraiser Quail West Country Club, 5950 Burnham Rd, Naples. 10a-2p. rsvp. 254-9999.
•Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding: VFW, 4860 Trott Circle, North Port. 6p. 941-255-1022.
•Lecture: Railroads at Work. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 2p. Free. 262-6525.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Spring Training baseball. Hammond Stadium, Lee Health Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.
•Salute to the Stars Award Luncheon: Lunch & live music by apprentice & studio artists. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 11:30a. rsvp. 941-328-1300.
•Sanibel Music Festival – Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio: Classical music concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Song of Ascent, Alon My Brother screenings. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
March 25 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.
•Cirque Vogue: Immersive fashion extravaganza. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2p. 941-355-9805.
•Creativity in Action: Art demo. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 11a-2p. Free. 579-0659.
•Elements: Earth Wind & Fire tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•FGCU Storytelling: Joel Ying - Jamaica One Love. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Hats in the Garden: Luncheon & runway show. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 11a-3p. 643-7275.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Birds Bears & Bees. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Off the Walls: Fundraiser & reception, live music, youth theater show. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. rsvp. 495-8989.
•Spring Concert: BIG ARTS Community Chorus & Concert Band BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•Sarasota Opera Studio Artists: Free vocal concert. St Andrew Church, 6908 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 2p. reserve. 941-966-6161.
March 26 THURSDAY
•Apprentice Artists at Noon: Concert. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•Lecture & Book Signing: Author & photographer Paul Bannick. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 10a & 1p. 472-1100.
•Naples Philharmonic: Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. Free. 597-1900.
•Parker McCollum: Country music concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Stars of the Sixties: The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, The Cowsills concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Turn Left at the End of the World, Cut Off screenings. Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20 Theaters, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 481-4449.
•Walter Trout: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
March 27 FRIDAY
•BoDeans: Americana concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Drake Milligan: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Strings: Concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Gala for the Arts - Surrealist Soiree: Fundraiser fashion show. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6p. 333-1933.
•Garden Side Chickee Chat: Stories. Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 11a. register. 261-8164.
•Great American Crooners: Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Tom & Linda Uhler concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Movie Night: Battle of the Smithsonian. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 5:30p. Free. rsvp. 262-6525.
•Porgy and Bess: Jazz opera concert. Gulfshore Opera concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.
•The Beach Boys: Rock concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•The Simon & Garfunkel Story: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•The StepCrew: Dance concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
March 28 SATURDAY
•Bluffett - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Celtic Women: Pop concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Eden Brent: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•FC Naples vs Madison FC: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•FGCU Opera Workshop: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree: Food, drink, entertainment. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Breakfast 7:30a, Cattle Drive on Main St to Roberts Ranch 10a, Jamboree & Music 11a-3p.7:30a-3p. Free. 252-2611.
•Live Music: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.
•Music in the Garden: Band TBA. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Naples Big Band: Shamrocks & Sinatra. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 101550 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 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.
•SWFL SteamCon & Supernatural Summit: Steampunk & fantasy conference. Speakers, panels, celebrity guests, entertainment, music, costume contests, vendors. German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral. 10a-6p.
•Tracy Byrd: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.
•Tret Fure: Americana concert, Gene Martin opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
March 29 SUNDAY
•December 63: Franke Vallie & Four Seasons tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•FGCU Opera Workshop: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Philharmonic: Heroic Finale concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•GenSRQ: Sailor Circus & Key Chorale student show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-552-8768.
•Leonid & Friends: Chicago tribute band. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Limelight: Youth performing arts show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
•Temps & Tops: Temptations & Four Tops tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
March 30 MONDAY
•December 63: Franke Vallie & Four Seasons tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
•The Ultimate Doors: Tribute concert. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
March 31 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. register. 348-9151.
•Porgy and Bess: Jazz opera concert. Gulfshore Opera concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 529-3925.
ONGOING
theater
•& Juliet: Feb 3-8. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•& Juliet: thru Feb 1. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•12 Angry Jurors: Feb 13-22. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•1776: Mar 11-15. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.
•4000 Miles: Mar 17-Apr 5. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•9 to 5: Mar 11-Apr 12. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•A Beautiful Noise: Mar 24-29. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•A Beautiful Noise: Mar 31-Apr 4. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: thru Feb 1. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•A Tailor Near Me: thru Feb 15. Florida Studio Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d: thru 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: thru Feb 15. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Annie: Feb 27-Apr 4. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Back to the Future - The Musical: Feb 17-22. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Beau Jest: thru Feb 15. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story: Mar 5-15. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•California Suite: Mar 5-22. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 784-1186.
•Cats: Feb 20-Apr 4. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Chicago: Feb 10-15. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Circle Forward: thru Mar 1. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Circus Sarasota: Feb 14-Mar 8. Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Cirque des Voix - Superheroes vs Supervillains: Mar 13-15. Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Cold Case: thru Mar 1. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Dear Jack, Dear Louise: Mar 24-Apr 26. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Dial ‘M’ for Murder: Mar 18-Apr 4. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Dogwood Winter: Feb 20-Mar 1. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Drinking Habits II - Caught in the Act: Feb 12-Mar 8. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Escape to Margarittaville: Mar 20-29 Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Fiddler on the Roof: thru Feb 14. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Four Old Broads - On the High Seas: thru Feb 1. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Girls Night - The Musical: Mar 11-29. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Gutenberg! - the Musical: Feb 5-15. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•Honky Tonk Laundry: thru Feb 1. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•How I Got Over - Gospel Revue: Feb 18-Mar 29. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•How I Learned to Drive: Mar 20-Apr 4. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Il Trovatore: Mar 7-29. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•Job: thru Feb 15. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Julius Caesar: Mar 25-Apr 26. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•La Boheme: Feb 14-Mar 28. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•Little Shop of Horrors: Mar 17-Apr 12. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Little Women - the Musical: thru Feb 1. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Love, Lies, and the Lottery: Feb 27-Apr 11. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•Mamma Mia!: Mar 10-15. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Million Dollar Quartet: thru Feb 14. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•MJ: Feb 3-8. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Moonlight and Magnolias: Feb 5-22. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 784-1186.
•NAGA-Mandala: Mar 13-15. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Newsies - the Broadway Musical: Feb 19-Mar 8. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•November: Mar 13-29. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Off the Rails: Mar 4-May 3. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Over the Tavern: Feb 10-Mar 8. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Paradise Blue: thru Feb 8. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Pinkalicious - The Musical: Mar 3-Apr 2, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•Primary Trust: thru Feb 11. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: SCD& Piazzolla. Mar 19-22. FSU Center for Performing Arts, Cook Theater, 555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-260-8485.
•Sh-Boom!: Mar 18-Apr 4. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•Social Security: Feb 11-15. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.
•Susannah: Mar 14-28. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: thru Feb 1. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•The Apiary: Mar 20-Apr 19. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•The Blue-Sky Boys: thru Mar 8. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Bridges of Madison County: Feb 25-Mar 7. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•The Cake: Feb 20-Mar 8. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Crucible: Mar 25-Apr 5. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Feb 4-Mar 1. The Naples Players. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•The Good Doctor: Feb 13-22. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•The Importance of Being Earnest: Mar 1-Apr 4. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•The Merry Widow: Feb 21-Mar 27. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•The Odd Couple: Mar 26-Apr 12. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•The Play That Goes Wrong: Feb 10-Mar 1. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•The Rainmaker: thru Feb 8. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Silver Foxes: Mar 17-22. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Sweet Delilah Swim Club: thru Feb 8. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•The Trip to Bountiful: Mar 4-29. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•The Unfriend: Feb 18-Mar 22. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Tina - The Tina Turner Musical: Feb 20-22. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Tuesdays with Morrie: thru Mar 1. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Two Trains Running: Feb 8-Mar 8. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Unnecessary Farce: thru Feb 21. 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— thru Feb 28: Crossed Strands; Mar 6-28: Annual All Florida. Foulds Theatre Gallery— thru Feb 28: Pop-Up Auction House; Ralph Bigletti. Member Gallery— thru Feb 28: Organic Abstractions, Marilyn Hedlund. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Feb 21: Members Show; Mar 5-Apr 18: Newtown Artists. 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 Feb 19: Through the Lens - A Photographer’s Perspective; Feb 26-Apr 2: Kendra Hensley. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Main Gallery: thru Feb 26: Land That I Love - Members show; Mar 5-Apr 2: Julia Bonnells; Mar 5-Apr 2: Romancing the Stone. Tranovich Gallery— thru Feb 26: Land That I Love - Members show; Mar 5-Apr 2: Julia Bonnells. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Feb 6-Mar 2: Tabbe Budde; Mar 6-30: Michelle Geller. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. Closed Jul-Sep. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru Feb 8: Tamara de Lempicka; thru Jun 28: Florida Contemporary; thru May 24: Sonia Loise Davis; thru Jun 28: Florida Contemporary; thru fall 2026: Stories in Glass & Ceramics; Mar 14-Aug 2: Discovering Ansel Adams Ongoing: Magritte - Reflections of Another World; Loise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest; Sculpture Trail; Chiluly Collections. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples.. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Apr 17: A Journey to the Oracle - Ebenezer Leyva; thru Mar 15: Impressions and Relics - Jonas Stirner; Mar 19-Apr 26: The Profound Drama of the Ordinary - Rene Miville; thru Jun 30: I Am My Home. 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 May 2: Rauschenberg at 100 - As Large as the World Is. 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— Feb 6-26: Expressions; Mar 6-26: Art Focus. Side gallery— Feb 6-26: Portraits in Time; Mar 6-26: Inspire. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Feb 5-26: Wild About Wildlife, Black History Month; Mar 5-Apr 2: Purple Reigns, Class Act. 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. Thru Feb 1: Naples Decorative Artists; Feb 4-Mar 1: Art Quilters Unlimited; Mar 3-Apr 4: SWFL Watercolor Society. 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. Thru Feb 8: Arts Bonita; Feb 10-Mar 8: SWFL Watercolor Society; Mar 10-28: SWFL Pastel Society; Mar 30-Apr 26: Art Council of SWFL. 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: Feb 6-Mar 1: Kate Swanstrom. 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.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–thru Feb 19: Becoming Tomorrow’s Dream – Onajide Shabaka; Mar 20-Apr 2: Student Art. Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall— thru Oct 31, 2026: The Trees Know. Arts Complex Lobby— 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 May 1: Nature’s Canvas; thru May 3: Brian Yates. Mon-Thu 7a-11:30p, Fri 7a-8p, Sat 1-6p, Sun 11a-11:30p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Cypress Square, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Feb 2-27: Soaring; Mar 2-Apr 10: Lucky Charms. 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.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Feb 1-Mar 1: Tetiana Neroda, Nicholae Blanchard; Mar 3-Apr 6: Linda McQuinn, Jan Butler. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily Oct-May 11a-8p, closed Sun Jun-Sep. 540-5789.
•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. Thu & Sat 1-5p and by appt. 954-830-3156.
•Kelson Gallery: 2359 Periwnkle Way, Sanibel. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 508-740-0260.
•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.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 938-5655
•MARA Art Studio & Gallery: 76 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. Tue-Fri 11a-4p. 941-914-8110.
•Maggie DeMarco Contemporary Art: 5760 Shirley St, #8, Naples. Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p, 1st Wed 5-8p, by appt. 401-527-6554.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Feb 24: Magic of the Sea; Mar 2-24: Members Show; Mar 30-Apr 28: Adult Students. La Petite Galerie—Feb 2-24: Joyce Flynn Hirsch; Mar 30-Apr 28: Marco Island Academy. 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. Thru Mar 29: Joan Miro. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•North Fort Myers Art Association: Meets 4th Fri of month 2-4p. Exhibition— thru Feb 6: Cape Coral Library, 2001 N Tamimai Tr, N Ft Myers. 510-8712
•Odessa Art Gallery: 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, #15, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 781-864-4314.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Thru Apr 19: Origami in the Garden. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.
•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, Bradenton Rd)— thru Mar 8: The Maestro of Murano - Lino Tagliapietra. Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd)— thru Mar 8: Voices & Spaces. Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, Bradenton Rd). Goldstein Gallery (E Tamiami Cir). Madeby Gallery (Dr MLK Jr Way)— thru Mar 8: Student Show. Selby Gallery (N Tamiami Tr)— thru Feb 28: Illustration Faculty Traditional Painting. Smith Gallery (Bradenton Rd)— Feb 6-Apr 11: Ligature XVI. Stulberg Gallery (Dr MLK Jr Way)— thru Mar 28: Origins - Sarasota Artist Colony 1945-1965. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— thru Apr 1: Tom Stephens. Gallery days & hours vary. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 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 Feb 11: Cast Ashore (Sanibel Community House); Feb 10-Mar 6: (Bailey Homestead Preserve, Sanibel); March: Art in Bloom (Sanibel Library). Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sanibel Community House: 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Thru Feb 11: Sanibel-Captiva Art League. 9a-3p. 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 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Feb 19-Mar 12: Kathleen Hartman, Matt Logan, Harriet Hazlett; Mar 19-Apr 12: Mairin Wilson., Diane Palmquist 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. Feb 6-25: Shah Hadjebi; Feb 6-26: Plastic Trophies; Mar 6-26: Six Portals of Surrealism; Mar 6-26: Language of Animal Spirits. 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 Feb 7: Ringling Fine Art Student Pop-Up; Feb 13-Mar 21: Subterranean Voices; Mar 28-May16: Object/Subject. 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 Mar 21: Above & Beyond - Sun Smith-Forêt; thru 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 Feb 10: Meet My Beatles - Leoma Lovegrove; Feb 25-Mar 10: Annual Art Auction; Mar 20-Apr 9: Spring Members Show. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery— thru Feb 3: Dream Big or Go Small; Feb 19-Mar 26: Biennial Nat’l Art Exhibition. Goff Gallery— thru Feb 3: Dream Big or Go Small; Feb 13-Mar 26: Biennial Nat’l Art Exhibition. Rebecca Hall— thru Feb 3: Susan Fraley & Rosalie Mack. Mon, Thu, Fri 9a-4p; Tue & Wed 9a-7p, Sat 10a-4p. 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.
•America’s Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, N Rd Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits— 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. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites. 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru May 9: Connect & Protect. 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 daily 8a-3p. register. 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. 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. 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.
•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. Feb 10-May 26: Immokalee Restaurants. 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 by Clyde Butcher. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Feb 8-May 31: Alexander Calder - The Nature of Movement. 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; Feb 24-Jun 20: The Story of Orchids in the Everglades. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions— thru May 25: Chroma Flora. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jul 12: Blooming at Work. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Thru May 2: Railroads at Work. Also Naples Lionel Train Museum Fri & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage: Museum & gardens. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Lionel Train Museum: Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Fri & Sat 10a-2p. Steam engine ride Fri 10a-12:30p. Free. 262-6525.
•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.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Wed & Sat 10a-4p. 765-8101.
•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— Feb 3-Apr 30: Paul Arsenault’s Artful Impressions of Collier County. 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. 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. 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.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: Temporarily Closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443. .
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks daily 9:30a. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.
libraries
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•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. 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.
•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.
•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.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music— jazz select Thu 7-9p: Brandon Robertson Quartet; Irish music 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards; folk music Sat 1-5p: Jeff Lyons. 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.
•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 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.
