what goes on
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
JULY-AUGUST
Jim Lauderdale performs
August 14 at Arts Bonita
Performing Arts Center
in Bonita Springs.
Konstantin Soukhovetski
performs in Grand Piano Series’ Narrative Musicales, July 16
at Artis–Naples.
Circus Arts Conservatory's
‘Summer Circus Spectacular’,
thru August 8 at the Historic
Asolo Theatre in Sarasota.
Cece Teneal performs
Divas of Soul, August 15 at
Music & Arts Community
Center in Fort Myers.
JULY
1 WEDNESDAY July
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Book Signing: Clyde Butcher. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2-4p. 642-1440.
•Deb & The Dynamics: Blues band. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9:30p. 549-3000.
•Sheena Brook: Live music. Sugarshack Downtown, 27421Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. 829-0407.
•Vince August: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 7p. 389-6901.
2 THURSDAY July
•Exhibition Opening: Salute to America. Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 11a-4p. 772-7037.
•Happy Birthday America Party: Interactive activities. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 10a-1pp. 514-0084.
•Mark Evans: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Officer Kevin Eudy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•The Princess Concert: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 3:30p. 481-4849.
3 FRIDAY July
•America 250 Block Party: Independence Day celebration, music, kids activities & games, outdoor movie. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-4386.
•America 250 Concert & Celebration: Eagles & Tom Petty tribute bands. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 314-3723.
•America at 250 - A Symphonic Celebration: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•August Zona & Certified: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 693-7111.
•FC Naples vs Portand Hearts of Pine: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7:30p. 933-5335.
•Glenn Miller Orchestra: Swing jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Mario Ramil: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Mark Evans: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•World Cup Watch Party: DJ, food trucks, drinks, VIP tix. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 2-5p. Free. 252-4386.
4 SATURDAY July
•4th of July All-American Cookout: BBQ, games, activities, fireworks. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 5:30-9:30p. 941-366-5731.
•4th of July Parade & Fireworks: Parade down Estero Blvd to Times Square 10-11a, fireworks over Times Square 9p. Ft Myers Beach. 6-10p. 948-3766.
•4th of July Rooftop Bash: Live music, bbq, view fireworks. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. 333-1933.
•America 250 Concert & Celebration: Eagles & Tom Petty tribute bands. Fireworks, drone show. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 314-3723.
•Fireworks on the Pier: Naples Pier, 12th Ave S, Naples. 9-10p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fourth of July Parade: Naples Pier, 12th Ave S, Naples. 9-10a. Free. 692-8436.
•Freedom by the Bay: Live music, ceremony, fireworks. Bayside Veterans Park, Old San Carlos Blvd & 5th St, Ft Myers Beach. Music 4-8p, fireworks at 9p. Free. 454-7500.
•Freedom Fest: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries, fireworks. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Mario Ramil: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Mark Evans: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Red, White & Boom: Independence Day Celebration. Live music, kids entertainment, fireworks. Cape Coral Bridge, Cape Coral. Trollies available. 5-10p. Free. 948-3766.
•Red, White & Boom!: Celebration & fundraiser, Food, drinks, fireworks. Cape Coral Pkwy at Cape Coral Bridge, Cape Coral. 4-10:30pp. Free. 772-7037.
5 SUNDAY July
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Santi Espinosa: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•World Cup Watch Party: DJ, food trucks, drinks, VIP tix. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 3-6p. Free. 252-4386.
6 MONDAY July
•Mina Edison’s Birthday: Presentation 10a, behind-the-scenes tours of The Mangoes, Ford’s winter home 11a, 12 & 1p. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free, 334-7419.
7 TUESDAY July
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Beach Walk: 1 hour guided walk. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 10a. 395-2233.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon: Music & visuals. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 4:30p. 275-3435.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
8 WEDNESDAY July
•All That Jazz - Chuck Redd: Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Pedro Gonzalez: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
9 THURSDAY July
•Art Reception: Meet the artists. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•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.
•Jay Hollingsworth: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Josh Sneed: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Victor Wainwright & The Train: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Zach Bartholomew: I’ve Got Rhythm jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
10 FRIDAY July
•Andy Wahlberg: Americana concert, Bill Metts opens. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 208-1003.
•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. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jay Hollingsworth: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Larry Venturino’s Summer Comedy All-Star Lineup: w Adam Snair & Joe Latham. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•Michael Blackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
11 SATURDAY July
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Xp. Free. 574-0802.
•Band on Demand: Improvised music concert. Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 208-1003
•Bubbles Under the Banyans: Bubble art & show. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 10a-12p. 941-366-5731.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Jay Hollingsworth: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•MangoMania: Food fest, recipe & eating contests, tastings, music, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, educational, presentations, plant sale; Sheena Brook concert 2p. Winn Dixie Plaza, 9940 Stringfellow Rd, St James City. 9a-5p. Free. 283-0888.
•Michael Blackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 67 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Madison Pineda Bender. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Selwyn Birchwood: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. oa Summer Nights cabaret concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Stage 2 Improv: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•World Cup Watch Party: DJ, food trucks, drinks, VIP tix. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 4-7p. Free. 252-4386.
12 SUNDAY July
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Marcus Monroe: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Meet Clyde Butcher: Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a-3p. Free. 695-2428.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
14 TUESDAY July
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Britton Emert: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Lecture: Post-Impressionists. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. Register. 941-485-7136.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
15 WEDNESDAY July
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Britton Emert: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•RC Smith: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
16 THURSDAY July
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory ,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Ed Regine: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Narrative Musicale - Beethoven & Chopin: Konstantin Soukhovetshi concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 4p. 597-1900
•The Spicy Pickles: Swing & blues concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
17 FRIDAY July
•Ed Regine: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•RC Smith: Comedy. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: In the Round. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Summer Sideshow: Live music, art exhibit. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
•Wayne Scott Brown: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
18 SATURDAY July
•Bubbles Under the Banyans: Bubble art & show. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 10a-12p. 941-366-5731.
•Ed Regine: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Speaker - Nacy Koucky. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Sabine Dimante. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
19 SUNDAY July
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Kerwin Claiborne: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Maurice Benard: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 1p. 389-6901.
•World Cup Watch Party: DJ, food trucks, drinks, VIP tix. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 2-5p. Free. 252-4386.
20 MONDAY July
•Fred Rubino: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
21 TUESDAY July
•Chi-Town Transit Authority: Chicago tribute band. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Fred Rubino: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
22 WEDNESDAY July
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Goumba Johnny: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Kellen Erskine: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Noel Freidline & Maria Howell: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
23 THURSDAY July
•Beach Walk: 1 hour guided walk. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 10a. 395-2233.
•Deb & The Dynamics: Blues band. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9:30p. 549-3000.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Josh Garrett Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Orchid Bingo: Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance picnic. Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 6:30-8:30p. Free. 269-6389.
•Shawn Banks: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
24 FRIDAY July
•A Brother’s Revival: Allman Brothers tribure band. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•August Zona & Certified: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Retro Game Night: Board games for families. Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 262-6525.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: In the Round. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•Shawn Banks: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Spanish Comedy Show: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 9:30p. 479-5233.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
25 SATURDAY July
•Bubbles Under the Banyans: Bubble art & show. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 10a-12p. 941-366-5731.
•Fran Snyder: Americana concert, Robert Bidney opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Pineapple Fest: Live music – Roots Almighty, David Lapio, Vere Hill, food trucks, bar, plant sales, contests. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. 941-621-8299.
•Shawn Banks: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Stephanie Hodgdon: Rock concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 277-1700.
•TJ Miller: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
26 SUNDAY July
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Celebrate America: Violin & piano concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•TJ Miler: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
28 TUESDAY July
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Francisco Ramos & Kel Perez: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
29 WEDNESDAY July
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•William Lee Martin: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
30 THURSDAY July
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jazz at the MACC - The Music of Stevie Wonder: Gulf Coast Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Michael Loftus: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•William Lee Martin: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
31 FRIDAY July
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Post-game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Michael Loftus: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Mojo Brookzz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
AUGUST
1 SATURDAY August
•Bubbles Under the Banyans: Bubble art & show. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 10a-12p. 941-366-5731.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Michael Loftus: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•String Quartets Reimagined: An Apple Pie Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
2 SUNDAY August
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Meet Clyde Butcher: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 4-7p. Free. 941-486-0811.
•Mojo Brookzz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
4 TUESDAY August
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Beach Walk: 1 hour guided walk. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 10a. 395-2233.
•Sheena Brook: Live music. Sugarshack Downtown, 27421Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. 829-0407.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
5 WEDNESDAY August
•Art After Dark: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FC Naples vs AV Alta FC: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7:30p. 933-5335.
•Josh Rosen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Sail On: Beach Boys tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
6 THURSDAY August
•Porkchopz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Troy Thirdgill: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
7 FRIDAY August
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. 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.
•Justin Silva: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Larry Venturino’s Summer Comedy All-Star Lineup: wJohn Charles & Jim Moran. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•Passerine: Americana concert. Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 208-1003
•Troy Thirdgill: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
8 SATURDAY August
•Fort Myers Roller Derby vs Bradentucky: Female roller derby. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 482-7789.
•Julian Sundby & Friends: Concert. Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 208-1003
•Justin Silva: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Kelly Hunt: Americana concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•The Maltese Crow Murder: Theater. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 784-1186.
•Troy Thirdgill: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
9 SUNDAY August
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Duo Formosa: Violin & piano concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Justin Silva: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Marvilla Marzan: Concert. Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7p. 208-1003
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
11 TUESDAY August
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lecture: Artists Rivals - Matisse vs Picasso. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. Register. 941-485-7136.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
12 WEDNESDAY August
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Nathan Chester & the Old Souls Motown Revival: Soul concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples.6 & 8:30. 597-1900.
•RC Smith: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Sam Tallent: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 70p. 389-6901.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
13 THURSDAY August
•Alabama: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jazz Legacy Project: Jazz concert w Cleveland Jones. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Peter Murphy: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Rene Vaca: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Zach Bartholomew: The Art of the Trio jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
14 FRIDAY August
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Post game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jim Lauderdale: Americana concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Rene Vaca: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
15 SATURDAY August
•Cece Teneal’s Divas of Soul: Soul concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis: Tribute concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Speaker - GCWA contest winners. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•Open House: Activities & exhibitions. Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Xp. 772-7037.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.
•Rene Vaca: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. & 8p. 389-6901.
•Stage 2 Improv: Comedy. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 784-1186.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Xp. Free. 574-0802.
16 SUNDAY August
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Clearwater Threshers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
18 TUESDAY August
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
19 WEDNESDAY August
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
20 THURSDAY August
•Art Reception: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Beach Walk: 1 hour guided walk. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 10a. 395-2233.
•Ed Bassmaster: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Jazz at the MACC - Celebration of Wayne Shorter: Gulf Coast Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Narrative Musicale - Keys Across America: Konstantin Soukhovetshi concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 4p. 597-1900
•Russ Nagel: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
21 FRIDAY August
•Ed Bassmaster: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Russ Nagel: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
22 SATURDAY August
•Ed Bassmaster: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Russ Nagel: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
23 SUNDAY August
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Ed Bassmaster: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•StaLadies Night: Play reading. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 784-1186.
25 TUESDAY August
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Hank Woji & Roy Schneider: Americana concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet: Live music. Cape Cabaret. 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 6:30-9p. Free. 549-3000.
26 WEDNESDAY August
•Art After Hours: Live music, food & drinks. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FC Naples vs Union Omaha: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7:30p. 933-5335.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Rachid Badouri: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
27 THURSDAY August
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Jimmy McCartney: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
28 FRIDAY August
•Bluegrass Jamboeree: Live music, art exhibit. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Post game fireworks. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Funny Marco: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Jimmy McCartney: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Retro Game Night: Board games for families. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 262-6525.
29 SATURDAY August
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Fort Myers Roller Derby vs Tampa Bruise Crew: Female roller derby. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 482-7789.
•Funny Marco: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Heat: Latin jazz concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30pp. 277-1700.
•Jimmy McCartney: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Waterlily Weekend: Special exhibition, guided tours, talks, demos, family activities. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
30 SUNDAY August
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12p. 768-4210.
•Waterlily Weekend: Special exhibition, guided tours, talks, demos, family activities. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
ONGOING
theater
•25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Jul 11 & 12. Naples Players Academy. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Camp Rock Jr: Jul 18-21. Naples Players Academy. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Dancing Lessons: Jul 17-Aug 2. Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 208-1003
•Disney’s Newsies Jr: Jul 13-Aug 2. Gulfshore Playhouse Conservatory. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Dog Mom: thru Jul 26. Florida Studio Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Don’t Talk to the Actors: Sep 10-20. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Forever Everly: Sep 15-Oct 25. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Four Old Broads: Sep 18-Oct 11. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Frozen - The Broadway Musical: Jul 17-26. Young Actors Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Frozen - the Musical: Jul 1-3. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Hadestown - Teen Edition: Jul 23-Aug 2. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Harriet the Spy: Sep 11-20. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Head Over Heels: Jul 24-Aug 8. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•If Anyone Asks…: Jul 1-Sep 6. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Into the Woods: Jul 30-Aug 9. Student production. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Leaving on a Jet Plane: Thru Jul 19. Florida Studio Theatre. Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Legacy: Aug 4-Oct 4. Florida Studio Theatre. Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Les Miserables: thru Jul 26. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Marvin - A Marvin Gaye Revue: Jul 15-24. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Modern Works Festival: Sep 17-27. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Murder on Broadway: Jul 8-Aug 8. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Murder on My Mind: Sep 9-Nov 15, 2026. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•My Way - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra: Aug 14-30. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Say Goodnight Gracie: Thru Jul 5. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Songbirds of the Seventies: Jul 7-Sep 6. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•South Pacific in Concert: Jul 16-19. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Summer Circus Spectacular: thru Aug 8. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-7399.
•The Last Romance: Jul 22-Aug 16. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical: Jul 30-Aug 2. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•The Wizard of Oz: Jun 26-Aug 8. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Theatre People or The Angel Next Door: Sep 2-20. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•Waiting for Godot: Aug 21-Sep 6. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•What Springs Forth: Aug 14-30. Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 208-1003
•Wizard of Oz - Youth Edition: Thru Aug 2. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
art galleries
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: 1634 5th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Main Gallery— thru Aug 1: Union Artist Studios – The Perspectives That Shape Us. Member Gallery— thru Aug 1: Summer Art Campers’ Showcase. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thru Aug 1: Architects Who Art, Anja Palombo, Cat Tesla, Medium Mutiny; Aug 20-Sep 26: Molly Duff-Clarke, Shaping Sarasota - A Century of Art, Antoine Williams, Icons. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round— thru Jul 24: Geometry in Motion. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Main Gallery: Jul 16-Aug 27: Forged & Found - Celebration of Metal in Art; Jul 9-Aug 13: Alchemy & Magic. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Jul 3-Aug 3: ReStyled-ReCycled; Aug 7-30: All Things Alice; Sep 4-28: Quilters Unlimited. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Closed Jul & Aug; Sep Thu-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Aug 2: Discovering Ansel Adams; thru Nov 1: Stories in Glass & Ceramics; Jul 11-Jan 3: Linling Lu; thru Jul 2027: Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest; thru Aug 2027: From Conservation to Sustainability. Ongoing: Chiluly Collection, Outdoor Sculpture Trail. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Jul 24: Florida SouthWestern Stage College Students; thru Jul 31: Sanibel School K-8. Show. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. 489-9313. Closed for renovations.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex: FSW State College, bldg. J-118, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Aug 1: Rauschenberg at 100 - As Large as the World Is. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 489-9313.
•Bokeelia Art Gallery: Temporarily closed. 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. 738-5280.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Main Gallery— Jul 3-30: 250 Years of American Landscapes; Aug 7-Sep 24: Larger Than Life Watercolors. Side Gallery– Aug 7-Sep 24: Symphony of Sound & Shape. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. Closed Aug. 772-5657.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Jul-Nov: Celebrating 250 Years. Daily 10a-4:30p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. 486-0811.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Receptions 1st Wed 5-7p. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Receptions 2nd Wed 5-7p. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.
•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: ARCOS Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Mon-Fri 9a-6p & Sat 10a-5p. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sun-Wed by appt. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Jul 3-Aug 2: Steve Turner. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.
•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459.
•Eydel Fine Arts Gallery: 800 5th Ave S, #101, Naples. Mon & Wed-Sat 11a-5p, Tue 12-4p, Sun 12-5p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p. Exhibits— Apr 7-May 3: Coco Art Gallery, Estero. 390-2100.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Arts Complex Lobby— thru Jul 1: Crumbs; thru Sep 30: Diamonds in the Light. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Cypress Square, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Jul 20: Beach Bliss.; Jul 22-Sep 7: Essence of Water. Mon-Wed 10a-3p & Thu-Sat 12-6. 463-3909.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 403-7787.
•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10:30a-5:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 6-10p. 461-7245.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Jul 7-Aug 2: Terrie Hall, Kori Ann Evans; Aug 5-30: Heather Rivera, Barbara Broderick; Sep 1-Oct 4: Cape Coral Mariner High School Art Club. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily Oct-May 11a-8p, closed Sun Jun-Sep. 540-5789.
•Harmon-Meek Modern: 599 9th St N, #309, Naples. Jul-Sep by appt. 261-2637.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Closed Jul-Sep. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.
•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.
•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Jul-Sep by appt. 954-830-3156.
•Kelson Gallery: 2359 Periwnkle Way, Sanibel. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 508-740-0260.
•Larimart Gallery: 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Galleria Shoppes, #410, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-7p & Sat 10-3p. 276-0448.
•Lehigh Acres Art League: River Forest Assoc Clubhouse, 13506 Island Rd, Lehigh Acres. Meet & paint Mon 10a-3p. 815-252-4927.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Studio: 1415 Dean St., #102, Ft Myers. Tu-Sun 11a-4p. 938-5655
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW., #102 Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p. 938-5655
•MARA Art Studio & Gallery: 76 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. Wed-Sat 11a-4p, Mon & Tie by appt. 941-914-8110.
•Maggie DeMarco Contemporary Art: 5760 Shirley St, #8, Naples. Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p, 1st Wed 5-8p, by appt. 401-527-6554.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— Thru Jul 28: Draw the World; Aug 3-Sept 29: Summertime. La Petite Galerie— Thru Jul 28: Adriana Rangel-Houser; Aug 3-Sep 25: Luis Manzanares; Aug 31-Sep 29: Rae Ann Ross Lynch. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. Open studios Thu & Sat 1-5p, Art After Dark 1st Wed 5-8p. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Summer: Intersections. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. By appt. 821-1061.
•North Fort Myers Art Association: Meets 4th Fri of month 2-4p. Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 510-8712.
•Odessa Art Gallery: 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, #15, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 781-864-4314.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Pine Island Art: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 283-4432
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.
•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, Bradenton Rd; Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd); Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, Bradenton Rd); Goldstein Gallery (E Tamiami Cir; Madeby Gallery (Dr MLK Jr Way); Selby Gallery (N Tamiami Tr); Smith Gallery (Bradenton Rd); Stulberg Gallery (Dr MLK Jr Way); Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Gallery days & hours vary. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Aug 11: Suncoast Technical College Students; thru Aug 23: In the Flesh - The Nude in Japanese Art; thru Sep 20: Pictorialism & the Rise of Art Photography; thru Nov 1: 17th Century Dutch Paintings; thru Nov 15: Andrea Carlson; thru Jan 2028: As Earth is to Sky. Circus Museum— ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Exhibits (Sanibel Library)— Thru Nov 2: Faces Places & Spaces. Meet 3rd Thu 1-3p, Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Aug 19: Slumpies; thru Sep 27: Something Borrowed, Something New; thru Sep 27: Maria Guzman Capron - Penumbra; thru Oct 25: Prints of Sol LeWitt. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Tue-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p). 941-575-1718
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Jul 3-30: America 250 - From Our Roots to the Future; Jul 3-30: Emotions of Everyday Life; Aug 7-27: The Art of Healing; Aug 7-27: Battle from the Brink. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.
•SRQ East Art Studios: 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. Dozen artist studios. Open studios 2nd Sat 5-7p. 941-363-1724.
•Sweet Art Gallery: 852 1st Ave S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-2p. 597-2110.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-5p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Jul 16: All the Buzz! - Art Quilters Unlimited; Aug 1-Oct 17: New Perspectives II - Shell Point employees; Aug 1-Oct 17: Poster Power - 5 Years of Tribby Exhibition Designs. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.
•Union Artists Studios: Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & by appt. 980-1394.
•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Jul 16: Celebration; thru Jul 16: Val Dwek; Jul 24-Aug 13: Keep It Cool; Jul 24-Aug 13: Beauty of Sumi-E Ink; Sep 18-Oct 8: I Am Humanity. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. Closed Aug 22-Sep 7.941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery— Jul 30-Aug 31: Member show.; Oct 7-Nov 5: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Goff Gallery— Jul 30-Aug 31: Members. Rebecca Hall— thru Aug 31: Members Showcase. Mon, Thu, Fri 9a-4p; Tue & Wed 9a-7p, Sat 10a-4p. 941-639-8810.
attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Exhibit: Beautiful & Proud, Miniature Marvels, Elgin Jumper. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Ongoing: Modern Masterpiece Discovered. Mon-Fri 11a-5p. Free. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Home of Naples Philharmonic, Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits: Adorned by the Sea - Brilliant Colors of the Sea. 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-5p. 395-2233.
•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Tue & Thu 9am-12p. 332-4942.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Laser Light Nights: thru Sep 5. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a-3p. register. 337-9505
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Butterfly Journey film: Tue & Thu 3p, Sat 11a. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites. 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Exhibits: Salute to America. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Thu-Tue 10a-4:30p & Wed 10a-1p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.
•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Nature Center, exhibits, kayaking, nature walks, electric boat eco-tours. Guided walks Mon-Sat. register. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 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 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Guided Shell Walk: Fri 10a; Biking the refuge: Sat 9a. Wildlife Drive: Sat-Thu 7a-dusk; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-4p free. 472-1100.
•ECHO Global Farm & Research Center: 17391 Durrance Rd, N Ft Myers. Farm tours Tue-Fri 9:30a & 1:30p, Sat 9:30a. Technology tours: Tue, Fri, sat 11:30a. 543-3246.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Ongoing exhibits: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour: Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a (pre-register); Yoga by the River: Wed 10a; Step into History lectures: Tue & Thu 10:30a & 2p.; Piano recitals Wed 1p. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Estero Historic Cottage Museum & Nature Center: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. 161 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Wed-Sat 10a-12p. 272-1911.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Guided tours. Tue-Sun 1-4:30p. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru Oct 24: Community Memory & Lived Experience. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jul 11: America the Beautiful by Clyde Butcher; Jul 21-Nov 1: Underwter World. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Thru Sept 13: Lynn Goldsmith & Patti Smith - Flowers & Friendship. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Thru Aug 30: Robert Louis Stevenson - A Child’s Garden of Verses. Daily 10a-5p. 941-366-5731
•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 10a, 12 & 2p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; Free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Wed-Sat 7:30a-6:30p. 765-0865.
•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.
•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Thru Oct 3: American Spirit, American Dream (America 250). Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions— Thru Jul 12: Blooming at Work; Jul 11-Oct 25: Stories of Air & Soil. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Aug 29: The Great Dock Canoe Race. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Naples Lionel Train Museum inside. Fri & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage: Museum & gardens. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: select Wed 9:30a - register. Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Lionel Train Museum: Inside Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Fri & Sat 10a-2p. Steam engine ride Fri 10a-12:30p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Tours. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda. Tours by appt. 543-1130.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. By appt. 765-8101.
•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Sports facility. Live music Sat nites 5-8p at The Cove. Free. 252-4386.
•Peace River Wildlife Center: Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830
•Randell Research Center & Calusa Heritage Trail: 13810 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia. Museum of South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits & interpretive walkway. Daily sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Revs Institute: 2500 Horseshoe Dr S, Naples. Classic cars. Guided tours. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. advance tix. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— Thru Oct 29: Through the Light of the Estuary. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Tue-Thu 9a-3p. 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Guided tours daily 10:30a. Closed Jul-Sep. 472-4648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305
•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: select Thu & Sat 10:30a (register); Haunted History Tour: Wed & Sat 8p (register); Cemetery Tour: (register). Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. 945-0405.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Tue-Fri 10a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Daily 9a-4p. 992-2591.
parks & beaches
•Alison Hagerup Beach: 14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva. Dawn-dusk. Parking fee. 472-2472.
•Alva Park: 21471 N River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-0398.
•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.
•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.
•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 597-6196.
•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.
•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.
•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Beach Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun 9a thru Mar. Free. 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: Temporarily closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks Wed 9:30a. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.
libraries
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Exhibit— thru Nov 8: Voices & Votes - Democracy in America. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. Mon-Fri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Mon-Thu 7a-11:30p, Fri 7a-8p, Sat 1-6p, Sun 11a-11:30p. 590-7199.
•Florida SouthWestern State College: Collier campus. 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Building G, Naples. Mon-Thu 7:30a-7p, Fri 8a-4p, Sat 10a-4p.732-3774.
•Florida SouthWestern State College: Lee Campus. 8099 College Pkwy, Building J, Fort Myers. Mon-Thu 7:30a-7p, Fri 8a-4p, Sat 10a-4p.489-9220.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & sat 9a-1p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4000.
•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.
•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.
•Northwest: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.
•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.
•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.
•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.
•South: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•South County: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 533-4780.
•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7160.
live music & comedy
•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Bay Street Yard: 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 270-5941.
•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues. 693-7111.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: live jazz 6:30-9p; Comedy nites: select Froi & Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music Wed-Sat nites. Free. 337-7646.
•Englewoods On Dearborn: 362 W Dearborn St, Englewood. Live blues bands Thu-Sat nites. 941-475-7501.
•Fancy’s Southern Café: 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nights. 208-2564.
•Fancy’s Southern Café: 8890 Salrose Ln, #101, Ft Myers. Live music select nights. 561-2988.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 313-6576.
•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 3rd Thu: Irish Jam Night; live music select nites. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select nites. Free. 435-9333.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 8845 Founders Square Dr, Naples. Live music select nites. Free. 435-9333.
•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sat nites. 204-9949.
•Sugarshack Downtown: 27421 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music nitely. 301-4321.
•Swamp Cat Brewing: 1943 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 887-3223.
•Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall: 1901 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 344-6147.
•The Beach Bar: 1668 I St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music daily 1-5p. 224-4901.
•The Cove: Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live Sat & select Fri nites 5-8p. Free. 252-4386
•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 985-9839.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands nitely. 405-8566.
