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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
August-September
James 'Blood' Ulmer performs at the Centers for the Arts in Bonita Springs on September 9.
G. Love & Special Sauce are performing August 24 at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.
Ruben Blades with the Robert Delgado Big Band perform at Hertz Arena in Estero on August 23.
Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield perform at a Songwriter Showcase, September 27 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
in Fort Myers.
AUGUST
August 1 TUESDAY
•Moonlight on the Boardwalk: See full moon, second super moon of 2023 & Perseid meteor shower. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30-10p. Register. 348-9151.
August 2 WEDNESDAY
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
•Pinky Patel: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
August 3 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•In the End: Linkin Park tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Pinky Patel: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
August 4 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: Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, in Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. 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.
•Ben Allen Band: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6p. 597-1900.
•Chris Bepko: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Counting Crows: Concert, Dashboard Confidential opens. Suncoast Arena, 13351 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Guided Forest Bathing Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
August 5 SATURDAY
•Americana Community Music Association: Deidre McCalla concert, Robert Bidney opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Rose Max: Jazz concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Tom Cappello, Dead Nettles: Live bands. Howl, 4162 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-0161.
August 6 SUNDAY
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
August 7 MONDAY
•Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
August 8 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Lecture: The 1920s Home. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
August 9 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
•Own the Platform: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 333-1933.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
August 10 THURSDAY
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
August 11 FRIDAY
•Alex Cameron: Violin concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
August 12 SATURDAY
•Chcuk Bergeron: Jazz concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Exhibition Reception: Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 4-6p. Free. 252-8476.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Selwyn Birchwood: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
August 13 SUNDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Hot Pants de France: Swing jazz concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-894-6469.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 14 MONDAY
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
August 16 WEDNESDAY
•Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
•Syna & Friends: Jazz concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
August 17 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Comedy Night: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 323-6570.
•Lecture: Be Our Guest – How Collier’s Chef Made Everglades Synonymous with Hospitality. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
August 18 FRIDAY
•Julie Scoggins: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 642-7270.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Singer-Songwriter Competition: Concert, open call. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
August 19 SATURDAY
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Points Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.
•Memories of Elvis: Chris MacDonald’s tribute concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Singer-Songwriter Competition: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Super Scaly Slimy Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 10a-1p. Free. 252-8476.
August 20 SUNDAY
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Waste Not, Want Not: Food dehydrating demos & food samples. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.
August 21 MONDAY
•Family Sunset Stroll: 1 1/2 hour guided boardwalk tour for families w kids age 5 & up. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
August 22 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Daytona Tortugas: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
August 23 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Daytona Tortugas: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
•Ruben Blades: Salwing Tour w Roberto Delgado Big Band . Hertz Arena, 11000 Everbllades Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 800-745-3000.
August 24 THURSDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Daytona Tortugas: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Jason Aldean: Concert, Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, Dee Jay Silver open. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Matisyahu, G Love & Special Sauce: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Rod MacDonald: Americana Community Music Association concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
August 25 FRIDAY
•Briz & Lady: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Daytona Tortugas: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
August 26 SATURDAY
•Americana Community Music Association: Grant Malloy Smith concert, Pete Benson opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Daytona Tortugas: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Jesse Jones Jr: Jazz concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
August 27 SUNDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Daytona Tortugas: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
August 30 WEDNESDAY
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Night Walk: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
August 31 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Jon Rudnitsky: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
SEPTEMBER
September 1 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, in Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.
September 2 SATURDAY
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Waterlily Weekend: Special exhibition, guided tours, talks, demos, family activities. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-2p. 643-7275.
September 3 SUNDAY
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
•Waterlily Weekend: Special exhibition, guided tours, talks, demos, family activities. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-2p. 643-7275.
September 5 TUESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
September 6 WEDNESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
September 7 THURSDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
September 8 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
September 9 SATURDAY
•Americana Community Music Association: A Tale of Two concert, Bill Frey opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•James ‘Blood’ Ulmer: Blues concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
September 10 SUNDAY
•Anthony Mrocka: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
September 13 WEDNESDAY
•Mike Winfield: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
September 14 THURSDAY
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Jalen Baker Quartet: Jazz concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Mike Winfield: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Thomas Rhett: Country music concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
September 15 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Blues Beatles: Blues concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•New Works Festival: Plays TBA. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 261-7529.
September 16 SATURDAY
•New Works Festival: Plays TBA. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 2p. 261-7529.
•New Works Festival: Plays TBA. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 261-7529.
•SWFL SteamCon: 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.
September 17 SUNDAY
•New Works Festival: Plays TBA. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 3p. 866-261-7529.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
September 18 MONDAY
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
September 19 TUESDAY
•Brian Smalley : Americana Community Music Association concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
September 20 WEDNESDAY
•Jason Cheny: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
September 21 THURSDAY
•Jason Cheny: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
September 22 FRIDAY
•Brett Young: Country music concert, Jake Scott opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Captiva. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Leah Rudick: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Tyler Braden: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
September 23 SATURDAY
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Captiva. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Leah Rudick: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Marlen Rosado: Jazz concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
September 24 SUNDAY
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Captiva. All afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sunset Cruise: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Sunset concert. Captiva Cruises, McCarthy’s Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Ln, Captiva. 338-3500.
•The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
September 25 MONDAY
•Chef’s Dinner: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest concert. Gather, Tarpon Point Marina, 5971 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral. 338-3500.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in Cape Coral. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
September 26 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in Cape Coral. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
September 27 WEDNESDAY
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Cipha Sounds: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in historic downtown Ft Myers River District. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open Mic: Music, comedy, poetry. Howl, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 332-0161.
•Singer-Songwriter Showcase: Ray Cerbone, Kim Mayfield, Bill Metts, Robert Bidney, Roy ScheiderAmericana Community Music Association - Island Hopper Songwriter Fest concert. concert: Davis Art Center, 2301 First St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
September 28 THURSDAY
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues in historic downtown Ft Myers River District. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Sunset Cruise: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Sunset concert. Sanibel Princess, Sanibel Harbour Marriott, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers. 338-3500.
•Zachary Bartholemew: Jazz concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
September 29 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Comedy for a Cause: Fundraiser. Charlotte Harbour Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Ft Myers Beach. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
September 30 SATURDAY
•Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Singer/Songwriters perform at various venues on Ft Myers Beach. Afternoon & night. Free. 338-3500.
•Music on the Mound: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Sunset concert. Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. 338-3500.
ONGOING
theater
•Baggage: Sep 6-24. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•Beauty & the Beast Jr: Jul 28-30. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 263-7990.
•Beguiled Again: Sep 19-Oct 29. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Disney’s Descendants - The Musical: Thru Jul 3. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr: Jul 20-23. Children’s theater. The Conservatory at Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Jul 7-Aug 12. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Golf with Alan Shepard: Aug 25-Sep 10. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Hairspray: Sep 22-Oct 28. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Little Shop of Horrors: Sep 28-Oct 8. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Mad Gravity: Aug 17-27. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.
•Murder on the Orient Express: Aug 18-Sep 16. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Murder Theory: Sep 6-Nov 19 Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•New Play Festival: Jul 5-9. The Players Centre. The Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S Tamiami Tr, #1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•New Works Festival: Sep 14-17. Gulfshore Playhouse. Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Noises Off: Sep 8-Oct 1. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•POTUS: Aug 4-20. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Reefer Madness - The Musical: Sep 8-Oct 8. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Jun 9-18. The Belle Theatre. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.
•She Kills Monsters: Jul 13-16. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•Spy Noir: Thru Sep 3 Wed-Sun. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Summer Circus Spectacular: thru Aug 12. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.
•That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven: Thru Jul 9. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•The Cemetary Club: Aug 4-20. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•The Cemetary Club: Jul 14-Aug 13. Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen: Aug 4-6. The Naples Players’ KidzAct. G&L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 263-7990.
•The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Jul 5-23. G&L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 263-7990.
•The Odd Couple - Female Version: Jul 27-Aug 6. Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•The Wild Women of Winedale: Sep 7-17. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Willy Wonka: Aug 31-Sep 10. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
art galleries
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 312-375-8887.
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: 1634 5th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. thru Jul 29: Joan Sonnenberg Retrospective; Aug 4-28: Susan Martin; Sep 1-30: Storm Stories - Remembering Ian. Members Gallery— thru Aug 28: Summer Arts Camp; Sep 1-30: Storm Stories – Remembering Ian. Theatre Gallery— thru Jul 29: Christian de Jesus; Aug 4-28: Jade Griffin; Sep 1-30: Jinfay Moroti. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. 939-2787.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Aug 5: Identity - Exploring the Human Condition; Aug 24-Sep 30: Lauren Mann, Irene Tete, Ry McCullough; Aug 24-Sep 30: An Abstract View. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-365-2032.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Grand-Reopening Party Jul 7, 6-9p. Jul 7-Aug 2: Black & White show; Aug 4-29: Flo Collins & Caitlyn Eakins; Sep 1-Oct 2: Gourds, Kim Kraft Beckler’s 3D Painting. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. 337-5050.
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jul 16: Florida Contemporary; thru Jul 22: Student show; thru Jul 30: Three Degrees of Separation; Jul 1-Sep 17: Prison Nation; thru Oct 15: Naples Collects. Ongoing— North lawn: Jesus Rafael Soto - Extension & Half Sphere; Chihuly Collection; Magritte - Reflections of Another world, Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: free admission 6-9p Jul 26, Aug 30, Sep 27 - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Behind the Buddha Artists’ Studios: 9290 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10a-4p, Wed 10a-9p, Sat 1-4p. 691-3225.
•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: Temporarily Closed. 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 283-1335.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Jun 9-Jul 22: FSW State College students. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Jul 22: The Exquisite Moving Corpse. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. 489-9313.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Thru Jul 27: Another Man’s Treasure; Aug 4-24: Color Clashing, Living Ink; Sep 1-21: Tropical Botanical; Sep 1-Nov 2: Art Center Employees. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. 772-5657.
•Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Jul 7-27: Sweet Land of Liberty; Jul 7-Aug 24: On Safari with Jacke McCurdy. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Clip Joint Barber Shop & Art Gallery: 7431 College Pkwy, unit 120, rm 136, Ft Myers. Mon & Wed-Sat 10a-8p. 281-8180.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-5p. 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. Jul 5-Aug 6: Harold Kurzman Tribute Photography. Estero Art League open painting Fri11:30a-4p. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL Gallery. Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.
•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. Mon-Fri 9a-6p & Sat 10a-5p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt, 3rd Thu 5-7p. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Inside Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Thru Jul 2: Carol Young Pottery; Jul 7-30: Thereafter - Art of Danielle Branchaud. Wed-Sun 10a-3p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 590-8645.
•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery– Wild Garden. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center: 525 Kumquat Cr, Sarasota. Mon & Tue 5-7p & by appt. 941-894-6469.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Temporary Closed. 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Exhibits– Jul 7-Sep 9: Fortitude at Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 463-3909.
•Gallery of Matlacha: Temporary Closed. 4625 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 443-350-3188.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 403-7787.
•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10:30a-5:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 6-10p. 461-7245.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery: Crayton Cove, 810 12th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 11a-5p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 403-8393.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Daily 11a-8p. 540-5789.
•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-2637.
•High Tide Studio & Gallery: 995 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & by appt. 228-6934.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: Temporary Closed. 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 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.
•LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center: 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Sep 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
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: Temporary Closed. 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 203-8332.
•Marc Harris Wildlife Photography Gallery: The Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples, By appt. 789-7027 283-3354.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jul 3: The Artists in Question Answered in Fiber; thru Jul 3: Maria Hart; Jul 10-Aug 1: Sticks & Stones & 1 Painter - Christine Noonan & Corey Craciun; Aug 7-Oct 3: One Endless Voice to Enhance Our Traditions. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru Nov 1: Resident artists show. By appt. 821-1061.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists' studios & galleries. Shirley St, J&C Blvd & adjacent streets. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Jul-Oct: Naples Invitational. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Norris Center: 755 5th Ave S, Naples. Jul 1-28: Art Council of SWFL Biennial Winners Circle Show. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 1-3p. 261-7529.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: Magnolia Square, 5934 Premier Way, #2100, Naples. Ongoing: Hunt Slonem - Above & Beyond. Thu-Sat 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•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 & Smith Galleries: Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd; Cooley Photography Center: Bradenton Rd; Crossley Gallery: Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd; Selby Gallery: 2700 N Tamiami Tr; Skylight & Thompson Galleries: Keating Center, Bradenton Rd; Stulberg Gallery: 1188 MLK Way). Tue 9a-9p & Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548. Jul & Aug Mon-Fri 10a-4p; Sep Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Sep 4: Reclaiming Home - Contemporary Seminole Art; thru Aug 6: From the Chambers - John Sims Memorial; thru Oct 15: Lorna Bieber; Aug 5-11, 2024: Mountains of the Minds; Sep 30-Jan 2024: Stereo Photography; Oct 14-Jan 21, 2024: Guercino Show; thru Jan 2024: 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.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Jul 28: 100 Years of Collier County’s Waterfront - Paul Arsenault paintings. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Temporary Closed. Exhibitions at Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel— thru Jul 3: Fab 5 Artists; Jul 3-Sep 25: Home Sweet Home. Jul 7-Sep 9: Fortitude at Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Meetings 3rd Thu Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. 322-8593.
•Sanibel Public Library: 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Sanibel Captiva Art League exhibits– thru Jul 3: Fab 5 Artists; Jul 3-Sep 25: Home Sweet Home. Mon-Fri 9a-35p. 472-2155.
•Sarasota Art Center: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Aug 5: Identity, Exploring the Human Condition; Aug 24-Sep 30: An Abstract View; Aug 24-Sep 30: Lauren Mann, Iren Tete, Ry McCullough. Mon-Fri 101-5p 7 Sat 12-5p. 941-365-2032
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Sep 17: The New Black Vanguard - Photography Between Art & Fashion; thru Sep 17: Stephanie J Woods; thru Sep 17: Sara Berman’s Closet; Jul 16-Oct 29: Chakaia Booker - Surface Pressure; Jul 23-Oct 29: Reassembling Split Light. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•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. Grand Atrium— Jul 7-27: Iberian Influences – Spanish Artists in Florida; Aug 4-24: A New Beginning. Capital Gallery—Jul 7-27: Follow the King; Aug 4-24: On Board. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•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.
•Things I Like by Catherine: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru August 31: Mark Hunt. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•Timeless: 2218 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. 332-8463.
•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. 340-6467.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Jul 29: Styled Steel - The Art of Automotive Design; Jul 1-Sep 9: Fortitude - Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc & Sanibel-Captiva Art League. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.
•Union Artists Studios: Alliance of the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & by appt. 980-1394.
•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Jul 20: Passion; Jul 28-Aug 16: Reflections; Sep 15-28: tba; Sep 29-Oct 28: tba; Nov 3-30: Fall Members Show. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery— Thru Jul 17: Summertime; Jul 22-Aug 24: Members Showcase; Sep 14-Oct 31: 5x5 Mural Fundraiser. Goff Gallery—Jul 22-Aug 24: Members Showcase; Sep 12-29: Visual Art Center Student Show. Rebecca Hall— thru Jul 17: Blck & White Morality; Jul 22-Aug 24: Members Showcase; Sep 12-29: Hurricane Ian - The Healing. Mon & Fri 10a-4p, Tu-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.
•Zero Empty Spaces: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, #181, Ft Myers. Daily 12-5p. 844-427-8788.
attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Exhibit— ongoing: Seeing Red - A Community’s Response to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Daily 9a-5p (boardwalk closes 4pm). 877-902-1113.
•America’s Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, North Road Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetariumTue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. rsvp 337-9505
•Butterfly Estates: 1815 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sun 9a-2p. 690-2359.
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail 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 & haunted Walks 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. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Exhibits— Thru Sep 3: The Pigeon Comes to Naples – A Mo Willems Exhibit; thru Jul: Inventioneers Lab - Woodworking. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p. Closed Sep 10-16. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Aug 8: 1923 - Exploring Collier County’s Founding Year; Aug 12-Nov 25: Preserving Collier - 20 Years of Conservation Collier. 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. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Daily 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks & hospital tours. 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. Jul Mon-Sat 10a-4p, Aug & Sep Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Exhibit– Jan xx-Feb xx: Niki Butcher. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu 7a-5p; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a; Garden tour by appt; Yoga in the Moonlight Garden Wed 10a; piano concert every other Wed 9:30a. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Estero Historic Cottage Museum: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Estero Historical Society: Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Historic Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Cottage tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p rsvp; Guided garden tours: 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10a. Tue & Wed 12-4 & Sat 12-7p. Tue-Sat 12-4p & Sat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibits, guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. Closed thru Aug 9. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru Jul 15: Viva Florida - Florida Before Statehood. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Aug 5: The Queen of Marco and the Creation of Collier County; Aug 10-Nov 4: From the Gulf to the Glades - Photography of Jim Freeman. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Jul 22-Sep 17: John Pirman - Diving Into Nature. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Thru Sep: Seeing the Invisible. Daily 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731
•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 11a & 1p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; Free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 765-0865.
•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.
•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru Sep 9: Hometown Heroes. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions– Jul 15-Oct 29: Ehren Fritz Gerhard – Understory Wonders; thru Sep 10: Frida & Her Garden; thru Sep 4: Viva la Vida; thru Nov: Stickwork. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jan 21, 2024: Patricia Zalisko - For Life to Return, Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. 9a-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: Temporary Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. By appt. Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: Temporary Closed. 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 765-8101.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Sat 10a-1p. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•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.
•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Jul 28: 100 Years of Collier County’s Waterfront - Paul Arsenault paintings. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Nature Center: Temporary Closed. 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Exhibits, programs, guided tours. Mon-Fri 8:30a-3p. 472-2329.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: Temporary Closed. 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Sanibel Heritage Trail. Opens Oct 18. 472-4648.
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Organic spa, garden & dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 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. Live music Tue-Sun afternoons. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Daily 10a-2p. 992-2591.
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: Temporary Closed. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Regional Park: Temporary Closed. 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 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. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Regional 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 daily. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset daily. 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 Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Linear 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 Regional 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: 110/153 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: Temporary 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 Regional 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.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks Wed 9:30a. Guided ‘wet walks’ select Sat & Wed 9:30a & 1p Sep & Oct, rsvp. 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: Temporary Closed. 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 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 Regional: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Fort Myers Regional: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: Temporary Closed. 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust Community: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes Regional: 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 Regional: 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 County Regional: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•South Regional: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•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.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p w Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band; Free Backyard Bluesfest: select Sun 2-6p. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Live music Wed-Sat 7-10p & Marty Stokes Band select Sun 1:30-5:30p. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music in garden afternoons. Free. 337-7646.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Thu 6:30-9:30p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.
•Howl: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Open mic Wed 8-11p; live music select nites. 332-0161
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Wed nites Nov 2-Jan 1: Frank Sinatra Tribute. Free. 314-3723.
•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 5-9p & Sun 12-4p; last Wed 7-9p Comedy Nite. Free. 463-3838.
•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. Free. 271-2255.
•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.
•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Tue: Open jam; live music select Fri & Sat nites. 540-7867.
•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music & burlesque select nites. 217-0919.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 2nd & 4th Thu 6-9p: Irish Music Jam; 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards; 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.
•Riptide Brewing: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat nites 7-10p. Free. 228-6533.
•Riptide Brewing: 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs. Live music Fri & Sat 7-10p. Free. 949-9945.
•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz 6:30-9:30p. Wed: Danny Sinoff Trio; Thu: Jazz-Matics; Fri: Tony Boffa & Friends; Sat: Danny Sinoff Quartet; Sun: Ricky Howard. 415-4375.
•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.
•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. Open mic Sun 8:30p-12:30a; 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.