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November-December

Shana Tucker performs November 6

at the Center for the Arts

in Bonita Springs.

November

November 1 MONDAY

•All About Soul: Billy Joel tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

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

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

November 2 TUESDAY

•Art Song Plus - German Lieder: Gulfshore Opera. St. Leo Parish Life Center, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein & Hart. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

November 3 WEDNESDAY

•Claire Liparulo: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein & Hart. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

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

•Trinity – Classically Irish: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

November 4 THURSDAY

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

•Collin Roberts: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein & Hart. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Patchouli & Terra Guitarra: World music concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.

•Sebastian Maniscalco: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

November 5 FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music on Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.

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

•Carlene Thissen: Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez tribute concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•Elton John Tribute Concert: Gerald Brann & Yellow Brick Road. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Lecture & Book Signing: Author Cynthia Barnett - Seashells & the Fate of the Ocean. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 6:30p. 463-4588.

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

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein & Hart. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Outdoor Concert: Hafkenkapelle German Band. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

•Roots Almighty: Reggae band. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.

•Sebastian Maniscalco: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 481-4849.

November 6 SATURDAY

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

•Jenny Ve: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Artists, Celebrities, Educators and Other Icons of the Sunshine State. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.

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

•Sebastian Maniscalco: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 481-4849.

•Shana Tucker - ChamberSoul: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•SOL: Pink Floyd tribute band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-2225.

•Stage 2 Improv: Family Game Night. Comedy. Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 8p. 263-7990.

November 7 SUNDAY

•Bluegrass Concert: Bill Metts, Rekindled Grass. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.

•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Gilberto Santa Rosa: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

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

•Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Concert: Mass Gosper Choir w Special Guests. Covenant Church of Naples, 6926 Trail Blvd, Naples. 7p. 287-7331..

•Sebastian Maniscalco: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 5 & 8p. 481-4849.

•SWFL Concert Band: Salute to Veterans. Unitarian Universalist Church, 3411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.

November 8 MONDAY

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

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

November 9 TUESDAY

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

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

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

•Lecture: Archeology of the Calusa. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.

November 10 WEDNESDAY

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

•Bobby James: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

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

•Night Walk: Guided walk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cafe, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. 248-9151.

November 11 THURSDAY

•Battle of the Arts: Watch local artists create works in 3 hours. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-8:30p. 318-8560.

•Brass Band Concert: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-1p. Free. 334-7419.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.

•Straight No Chaser: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•SWFL Symphony: Goldberg Variations Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.

November 12 FRIDAY

•Arts On Tap: Nappy Roots concert fundraiser, craft beers, lawn games. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.

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

•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-6p. 656-7083.

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

•Paul Cebar Tomorrow Band: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

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

•SWFL Symphony: Goldberg Variations. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pky & US 41 Ft Myers. 7p. 418-1500.

•Tedeschi Trucks Band: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•The Music of Baseball: Naples Phil concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Tobacco Road: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

November 13 SATURDAY

•Arts On Tap: Nappy Roots concert fundraiser, craft beers, lawn games. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. 939-2787.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Gabe Stillman Band, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

•Battle of the Arts: Watch local artists create works in 3 hours. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-8:30p. 318-8560.

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

•Florida Panther Festival: Exhibits, presentations, family activities, guided walks, live animals. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 9a-1p. Collier residents Free. 262-5409.

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

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

•Music in the Garden: Kelly & Mason Trio. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 12-2p. 643-7275.

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

•Tony Holiday: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-2225.

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

November 14 SUNDAY

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

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

•Dwight Icehower: Elvis Presley tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

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

•Fort Myers Boat Show: Centennial Park & Yacht Basin, W 1st St & Carson St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. 656-7083.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

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

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: First Viennese School. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

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

November 15 MONDAY

•Dwight Icehower: Elvis Presley tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 2 & 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Rising Stars - An Afternoon on the Red Carpet: Special guest Rita Moreno. Fundraiser for Gulfshore Playhouse Education. Arthrex One Conference Center, 1 Arthrex Way, Naples. 11a. 866-811-4111.

November 16 TUESDAY

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

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

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: First Viennese School. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Peace River Trio: Concert. Charlotte Harbour Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

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

November 17 WEDNESDAY

•Bobby James: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-19p. Free. 313-6576.

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

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

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

November 18 THURSDAY

•Beach n’ Brews: Live music, craft beers, food trucks. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 5-9p. 463-4588.

•Chasing Denver: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

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

•Kathleen Madigan: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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

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

November 19 FRIDAY

•Almost, Maine: Alliance Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

•Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Closing Reception: Pioneering the Past exhibit. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. 5-7p. Free. 252-2611.

•Exhibition Reception: Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 5-7p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Fresh Voices - Paul McDonald & Ryleigh Modig: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Hot Keys & G Strings: Music & comedy w Pianist Brian Curl & violinist Carlann Evans. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

•Jenny Ve: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

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

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

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

•Outdoor Concert: FGCU Bower School of Music. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

November 20 SATURDAY

•Almost, Maine: Alliance Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 939-2787.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Terry Hanck, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, Ira Stanley & Checkr’d Past. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

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

•Canadian Brass: Concert for Families. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Classic Car Show: Car show, entertainment, food trucks. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-2p. 530-5977.

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

•Dave Chastain: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-2225.

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

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Gala & Concert: Anniversaries fundraiser. Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 6p. 560-9512.

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

•Garden Festival: Live music, food trucks, vendors. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.

•Hat Trick: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

•Hot Keys & G Strings: Music & comedy w Pianist Brian Curl & violinist Carlann Evans. layers Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

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

November 21 SUNDAY

•Almost, Maine: Alliance Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.

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

•Garden Festival: Live music, food trucks, vendors. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.

•Hot Keys & G Strings: Music & comedy w Pianist Brian Curl & violinist Carlann Evans. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 2p. 800-3292.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

•John Fogerty, Foreigner: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 6:30p. 948-7825.

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

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

•Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Concert - Crezston Mrimba Concertino & Tchaikovsky Symphony #2. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.

•Sing-Along Messiah: Voices of Naples sing-along concert. Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p. 455-2582.

November 22 MONDAY

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

November 23 TUESDAY

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

•Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Red Carpet Opening Night: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder pre-show party, live music, cocktails, food. The Naples Players. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-7:30p. 263-7990.

November 24 WEDNESDAY

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

•Neon Summer: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

November 25 THURSDAY

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Thanksgiving Day Mid-Day Celebration: Dinner. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 12p. 275-8487.

•Thanksgiving Feast & Murder Mystery: Dinner. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.

November 26 FRIDAY

•Holiday Nights Opening Celebration & Tree Lighting: Holiday lights throughout grounds & gardens, holiday decorations in homes, special tours, presentations, Santa & Mrs Claus. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p, tree lighting 6p. 334-7419.

•Matt Walden: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-2225.

November 27 SATURDAY

•Carmen Ciricillo: Comic. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 8p. 800-3292.

•Naples Uptown Art Festival: Naples Art District art show. Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Patchouli: Outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.

November 28 SUNDAY

•Dave Koz & Friends: Christmas concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

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

•Naples Uptown Art Festival: Naples Art District art show. Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Songwriters in the Round: Annie Wenz, Marie Nofsinger, Tim McGeary outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 4p. 939-2787.

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

November 29 MONDAY

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

November 30 TUESDAY

•Avi Hoffman - Too Jewish: Music & comedy. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•FGCU Choir & Symphony Orchestra: Concert. Moorings Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 4 & 7p. Free. 745-4268.

•Opera al Fresco: Gulfshore Opera outdoor concert. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 4p. 529-3925.

The Naples Players present A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, November 24-December 19.

December

December 1 WEDNESDAY

•Alejandro Rivero: Piano recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8:15p. Free. 745-4268.

•Collin Roberts: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

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

•Festival of Trees Preview: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 333-1933.

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

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

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

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

•The Fab Four: Beatle tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

December 2 THURSDAY

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 11a-9p. Free. 333-1933.

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

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

•Holiday Hootenanny: Live music, movies, crafts, book signings. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 4-7p. 530-5977.

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

•Slim Gallion: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

•The Piano Men - Stories & Songs of Billy Joel: David Rode’s Billy Joel & Elton John tribute concert. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 284-5214.

December 3 FRIDAY

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

•Bradenton Blues Festival: Doug MacLeod, Johnny Rawls, Cece Teneal & Soul Kamotion. LEECOM Park, 1611 9th St W, Bradenton. 4-7:30p. 941-747-3031.

•Comedy Improv: Comedy & music. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 800-3292.

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

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. SWFL String Quartet concert 5:30p, wreath llighting & Ben Allen concert 7p. 11a-10p. Free. 333-1933.

•Film & Lecture: Story of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 12p. 463-4588.

•Off the Walls!: Fundraiser. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. 495-8989.

•Outdoor Concert: Winter Wonderland Variety Show. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.

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

•The Piano Men - Stories & Songs of Billy Joel: David Rode’s Billy Joel & EltonJohn tribute concert. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 284-5214.

•The Temptations & The FourTops: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

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

December 4 SATURDAY

•Americana Community Music Association: Cliff Eberhardt & Louise Mosrie concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. Free. 691-4069.

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

•Arts & Ends Holiday Sale & Craft Show: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-1p. 939-2787.

•Bradenton Blues Festival: Bernard Allison, Latimore, Dawn Tyler Watson, James Armstrong, Jimmy Carpenter, Terrie Odabi. LEECOM Park, 1611 9th St W, Bradenton. 11a-7:30p. 941-747-3031.

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

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Santa’s Block Party 10a-2p, Memphis Motwon Soul Experience concert 7:30-10p. 10a-10p. Free. 333-1933.

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

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

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

•The Nutcracker: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 2 & 8p. 277-1700.

•The Piano Men - Stories & Songs of Billy Joel: David Rode’s Billy Joel & EltonJohn tribute concert. Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 284-5214.

December 5 SUNDAY

•Bradenton Blues Festival Blues Brunch: Ariella. Mattison’s City Grille, Bradenton Riverwalk, 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton. 11a-2p. 941-747-3031.

•Family Science Shows: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30 & 7:30p. 334-7419.

•Festival of Trees: Holiday decorated trees fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 333-1933.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

•Michael Baron & Priscila Navarto: Piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

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

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Outdoor concert. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 1 & 4p. Free. 941-205-5996.

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

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

•The Piano Men - Stories & Songs of Billy Joel: David Rode’s Billy Joel & EltonJohn tribute concert. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 284-5214.

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

December 6 MONDAY

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

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

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

•Home for the Holidays: Voices of Naples holiday concert. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Dr, Naples. 7p. Free. 455-2582.

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

•Lia Vittone: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8:15p. Free. 745-4268.

December 8 WEDNESDAY

•Bobby James: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

•George Thorogood & The Destroyers: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

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

December 9 THURSDAY

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

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

•Christmas Concert: Voices of Naples holiday concert. Chapel by the Sea, 100 Chapel St, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. Free. 455-2582.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Derick Nagel: Tuba recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8:15p. Free. 745-4268.

•Holiday Cheer: Holiday art show & sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 5-8p. Free. 472-4557.

•Holiday Harmony: Lauryn Kay & Jonathan Tibbetts w Gulfshore Opera. St. Leo Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 12p. 529-3925.

•Lecture: Author Cynthia Barnett – Seashels & the Fate of the Ocean. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6p. Reserve. 389-6447.

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

•Naples Philharmonic: Helene Grimaud Plays Havel. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Ralph Curtis: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

December 10 FRIDAY

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

•Cinderella: CFABS Youth Players. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•David Rojas: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

•Home for the Holidays: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

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

December 11 SATURDAY

•Backyard Bluesfest: Ray Fuller & The Bluesrockers, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

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

•Fandom Fest: Celebration of geek & pop culture. Live entertainment, cosplay costume contest, gaming, games & activities for preschool-adult. Ft Myers Library outdoor Plaza, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. 12-4p. Free. 479-4636.

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

•Home for the Holidays: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

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

•Music in the Garden: Little Eddie & The Fat Fingers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.

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

•Naples Philharmonic: Helene Grimaud Plays Havel. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

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

•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks 1 concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.

December 12 SUNDAY

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

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

•Cinderella: CFABS Youth Players. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.

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

•Family Science Shows: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30 & 7:30p. 334-7419.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Deck The Halls concert w Gulf Coast Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 560-9512.

•Home for the Holidays: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2p. 888-966-3352.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

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

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Ehnes Plays Beethoven. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

December 13 MONDAY

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

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

December 14 TUESDAY

•A December to Remember: Soprano Jodi Keegan recital. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6-7p. Reserve. 389-6447

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

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

•Messiah: Voices of Naples holiday concert. St Leo’s Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 455-2582.

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music: Ehnes Plays Beethoven. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Ray Cerbone, Robert Bidney, Kip Lawrence. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.

December 15 WEDNESDAY

•Bobby James: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

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

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

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

December 16 THURSDAY

•Annie: Star Academy youth theater. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 866-811-4111.

•Antique Car Circus: Calliope w pipe organ. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-8p. 334-7419.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

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

•Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples.8p. 597-1900.

•Jenny Ve: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

December 17 FRIDAY

•Annie: Star Academy youth theater. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 866-811-4111.

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

•Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

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

•Just for Laughs: Comedy variety show. Center for the Perfroming Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Matt Walden: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

•Michael Ross Jazz Quartet: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

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

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

December 18 SATURDAY

•Annie: Star Academy youth theater. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 866-811-4111.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Mike Zito, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.

•Cowboy Christmas: Pictures with Santa. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

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

•Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Neon Summer: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 313-6576.

•Stage 2 Improv: Holiday Comedy Show. Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 8p. 389-9192.

December 19 SUNDAY

•Americana Music Concert: Reckless Saints, Java Moon Band. GreenMarket outdoor stage, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-5p. 939-2787.

•Annie: Star Academy youth theater. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 3p. 866-811-4111.

•Family Science Shows: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30 & 7:30p. 334-7419.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Christmas on Sanibel concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5p. 560-9512.

•Holiday Pops: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

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

•Punta Gorda Symphony: Concert - Holiday Pops. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 2 &7:30p. 941-205-5996.

December 20 MONDAY

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

•The Ultimate Queen Celebration: Tribute concert w Marc Martel. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Wicked Winter Wonderland Dinner Train: Dinner. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

December 21 TUESDAY

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

•Johnny Wild & The Delights: Christmas concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•The Nutcracker: Naples Ballet. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Wicked Winter Wonderland Dinner Train: Dinner. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

December 22 WEDNESDAY

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

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

•Johnny Wild & The Delights: Christmas concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•The Nutcracker: Naples Ballet. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

December 23 THURSDAY

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Jenny Ve: Live music. Ft Myers Brewing Co, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, # 27, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 313-6576.

December 24 FRIDAY

•Wicked Winter Wonderland Dinner Train: Dinner. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.

December 26 SUNDAY

•Family Science Shows: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30 & 7:30p. 334-7419.

•Jazz Brunch: Roy Gerson & Don Mopsic. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 10a-1:30p. Free. 333-2225.

•Sailor Circus: Let It Snow. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1 & 6p. 941-355-9805.

December 27 MONDAY

•Danny Sinoff: Music of George & Ira Gershwin concert. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7p. 800-3292.

•Sailor Circus: Let It Snow. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

December 28 TUESDAY

•Sailor Circus: Let It Snow. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

December 29 WEDNESDAY

•Classic Albums Live: The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

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

•Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio: Live music. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p-10p. Free. 333-2225.

•Rocket Man: Elton John tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Sailor Circus: Let It Snow. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

December 30 THURSDAY

•Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Acrobats, aerialists, music. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Comedy Improv: Comedy & music. Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 800-3292.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 333-2225.

•Rocket Man: Elton John tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

•Sailor Circus: Let It Snow. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.

December 31 FRIDAY

•Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Acrobats, aerialists, music. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 481-4849.

•Damon Fowler: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 693-7111.

•New Year’s Eve Celebration: Live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. Reserve. 333-1933.

•New Year’s Eve Gala: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 275-8487.

•New Years Eve Show: Concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 6:30 & 9p. 941-255-1022.

•Rocket Man: Elton John tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.

Broadway Palm in Fort Myers

presents The Sound of Music

thru November 20.

ongoing

theater

•A Christmas Carol: Dec 10-19. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•A Christmas Carol: Dec 10-20. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder: Nov 24-Dec 19. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•A Nice Family Christmas: Nov 5-14. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•A Piece of My Heart: Nov 11-21. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Alter Boyz - The Musical: Thru Nov 13. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.

•Assisted Living - the Musical: Nov 19-Dec 19. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•August Wilson’s Radio Golf: Nov 13-Dec 5. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Come From Away: Dec 14-19. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Come From Away: Nov 30-Dec 5. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Eureka Day: May 13-Jun 4. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Good People: thru Nov 14. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Hair: Nov 20-Jan 1. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Holly Jolly Christmas: Nov 25-Dec 25. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Home for the Holidays: Dec 10-12. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•I Hate Hamlet: Nov 4-21. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 284-5214.

•Inherit the Wind: Nov 11-14. Royal Palm Players, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•It’s a Wonderful Life - Live Radio Play: Dec 9-19. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Jungle Bell Jubilee: Dec 8-19. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•Lets’s Fall in Love: Thru Nov 21. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Murder Without a Clue: Dec 26-Feb 27: Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Murder Wrap: Thru Nov 25: Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•No Claus for Alarm: Nov 11-Dec 25 Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Nuts: Nov 5-21. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•Sailor Circus - Let It Snow: Dec 26-30. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•She Kills Monsters - Young Adventurers Edition: Thru Nov 7. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Singin in tne Rain: Dec 31-Feb 12. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Singin’ Christmas: Thru Nov 20. Rose Auditorium, Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 394-0080.

•Social Security: thru Nov 6. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 2: Dec 1-5. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•The Complete History of America (abridged): Dec 3-19 (previews Dec 1 & 2). Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•The Great American Trailer Park Musical: Thru Nov 28. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•The Hallelujah Girls: Dec 1-19. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•The Lifespan of a Fact: Thru Nov 14. Players Circle Theatre. Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•The Misanthrope: thru Nov 7. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

•The Nutcracker: Dec 3-24. Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•The Roomate: Dec 9-19. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•The Sound of Music: thru Nov 20. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•The Tempest: Nov 5-20 (previews Nov 3 & 4 Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•The Woman in Black: Thru Nov 14. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Tootsie: Dec 28-Jan 2. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•West Side Story: Nov 23-Dec 15. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Wicked Winter Wonderland: Nov 26-Dec 24: Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

art galleries

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

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

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Nov 5-27: Sprawl; Dec 2-4: Not on My Walls; Dec 10-Jan 3: Deck the Halls & Small Works Off the Wall. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

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

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

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

•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Nov 27: Sibel Kocabasi, Kirk Ke Wang, Sarasota Architectural Photography, Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-365-2032.

•Arts for ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Nov 5-29: Sharon Shaw. Mon-Sun11a-4:30p, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fri 11a-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Dec 5: Helen Levitt - In the Street; thru Mar 2: Subject Matters; thru May 15: Baseball Heroes; thru May 15: Love in All Forms; thru Jul 17: Florida Contemporary; Dec 18-Jul 24: Pam Langobardi - Ocean Gleaming. Tue-Sat 1-a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

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

•BIG ARTS: Dec 21-Jan 23: Sanibel-Captiva Art League. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 395-0900.

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

•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Thru Nov 19: Playing Around Town; Nov 28-Dec 19: Holly Daze. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 574-0802.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Nov 4-Dec 5: Express Yourself; Dec 9-Jan 2: Holiday celebration. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Mon-Th 11a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

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

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

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

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

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

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. Free. 949-3073.

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 12-6p. Free. 949-3073.

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Inside Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Nov 5-28: Rodney Acosta. Wed-Sun 10a-3p. Free. 590-8645.

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

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

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

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

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–Thru Nov 10: Erwin Eisch; Dec 10-17: Senior Projects. ArtLab– thru Nov 10: Spencer Gillespie. Wasmer Gallery in Arts Complex, ArtLab in Library. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 590-7199.

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

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Main Gallery– thru Nov 11: Member show; Nov 15-Dec 9: Endless Beginnings; Dec 11-Jan 13. Studio 2 Gallery– thru Nov 11: Summery Gallery Painters; Nov 13-25: Dorothy McDowell & Dana Enders; Nov 27-Dec 9: Laura Black. Mon-Sat 10a-3p. Free. 463-3909.

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

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

•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Nov 2-Dec 3: Jane Ruprecht, Rick Aloperti; Dec 7-31. Beth Blewett, Ken Yacavone. Daily 11a-8p. Free. 540-5789.

•Harmon-Meek Gallery: 599 9th St N, #309, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. Free. 261-2637.

•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-5p. Free. 261-2637.

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Nov: Nikki Taylor; Dec: Rachel Pierce.Oct-Apr Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p. Free. 395-0027.

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

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

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

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

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

•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Thru Nov 22: Abstraction & Expressionism; Dec 6-Jan 4: Clay Guild’s Earth Wind & Fire. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

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

•Naples Art: 585 Park St, Naples. Nov 1-Feb 6: Keith Haring - Radiant Vision. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Art Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples. Thru Nov 2: Gallery group show. By appt or chance. 821-1061.

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

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

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

•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue & Wed, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. Meetings 3rd Thu at Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 322-8593.

•Sanibel Community House: Nov: Jane Hudson, Kay Sadighi. 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 9a-3p. Free. 472-2155.

•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Nov 21: Charles McGill; Thru Mar 20: Motion Within Stillness; Nov 21-Apr 3: Judith Linhares; Dec 11-May 8: Danner Washburn; Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.

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

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Grand Atrium– Nov 5-22: Art on a Plate. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & 6-9p & 1st Fri of month (summer Mon-Fri 10a-4p). Free. 337-1933.

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

•The Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Nov 19: Ringling Re-Imagined; thru Jan 16: Prints, Ceramics & Glass from Japan; thru Jan 23: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture; Nov 14-Apr 23: Rhodnie Desir; Nov 21-Aug 13: As long as there is sun, as long as there is light. Circus Museum– Bayfront Gardens. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

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

•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily10a-5p. Free. 340-6467.

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

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

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery– Thru Nov 3: Falling in Art; Nov 9-Dec 1: Battle of the Brushes; Dec 4-31: Off the Wall. Goff Gallery– thru Nov 4: Fired Up!; .Nov 9-Dec 1: Impressions & Expressions; Dec 4-31: Off the Wall. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 951-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, #G1, Sanibel. Thru Nov 14: Wonders of Clay; Nov 16- Dec 12: Matt Carrano. Mon-Sat 11a-5p. Free. 472-3386.

attractions

•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Thru Nov: Graffiti & Street Art exhibit. Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Thru Dec: Alligator Wrestling - Danger, Entertainment, Tradition. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.

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

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

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

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

•Calusa Heritage Trail: 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 283-2062.

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

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

•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Nov 23-Jan 8: A Cottage Christmas. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.

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

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-1p. Free. 248-9151.

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

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

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

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

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru-Jan: The Birds of SWFL. Nov 26-Jan 2: Holiday Nights 5:30-9p. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.

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

•Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Thru Jan 9: Doc McStuffins exhibit. Daily 10a-5p (except Wed). 514-0084.

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

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

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru Nov 27: Down the Garden Path. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jan 22: Postcards of Marco Island.Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Spanish Pointe campus: 337 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Butterfly House. Both campuses 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Thru Nov 28: Orchid Show - Aerialists from the Tree Top to the Big Top!. 941-366-5731.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Butterfly House. 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 Tour Tue & Sat 11a & 1p; free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-4p. 765-0865.

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

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru Nov 27: Pioneering the Past. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru Jan 9: Patrick Dougherty’s The Art of Stickwork photo exhibit; Nov-Nov 2023: Stickwork interactive sculpture installation; Nov 26-23 & Dec 26-30: Night Lights in the Garden. Music in the Garden: 2nd Wed 2-4p. Daily 9a-2p (Wed 9a-8p). 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Dec 31: Fabulous Fins & Fenders. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

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

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

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

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

•Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Dec 1-31: Christmas at Palm Cottage. Ongoing: Naples on the Map. Walking tours of Naples historic district: Wed 9:30a; Guided garden tours: 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10a. Tours: Tue-Fri 12-4p & Sat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: Private trolly tour, Fabulous Ft Myers females Tours, Haunted History Tours, Flavors of Matlacha Tour. Tours begin & end at Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. Reserve. 945-0405.

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

parks

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

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

•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. 707-6794.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. 463-4588.

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

•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. 690-5030.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

live music & comedy

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

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

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

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

•Big Storm Brewery: 839 Miramar St, Cape Coral. Open Mic Sun 3-6p. 257-1401.

•Bone Hook Brewing: 1514 Immokalee Rd, #106, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat nites. 631-8522.

•Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon: 2121 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral. Wed 7-10p: The Hipnauticals. 282-5520.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p. 693-7111.

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

•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Live music Tue-Sat. Tue: jazz jam 6:30-9:30p; Wed: dance party 7-9:30p; Thu: blues. 549-3000.

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

•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, Live music select Fri & Sat nites & Sun 2-4p. 204-9665.

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

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

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

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

•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Fri & Sat thru Jan 1: live music,p. Free. 314-3723.

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

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

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

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

•Oxbow Bar & Grill: 1300 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Sun thru Dec 26: Juan Dehoyos acoustic guitar. Free. 314-3723.

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

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

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

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

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

•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz Wed-Sun 6:30-9:30. 415-4375.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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