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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
May-June
Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel perform May 17 at Arts Bonita's Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs.
Paige King Johnson performs a tribute to 'Honky Tonk Sweethearts' at the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point in Fort Myers on June 10.
EnsembleNewSRQ presents Jagden und Forman on May 12 at the Sarasota Opera House.
The exhibition, 'George Harrison: A Gardener's Life' is on view thru June 27 at Marie Selby Gardens' Downtown Sarasota campus.
MAY
May 1 THURSDAY
•Eric Lu: Piano concert. Grand Piano Series concert. Arts—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Grand Opening Art Reception: Ft Myers Beach Art Association, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-6p. Free. 463-3909.
•Jazz at the MACC: John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Preserving Archaeological Sites. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Music Under the Stars: Andy Wahlberg concert, Doug Shemenski opens. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 275-3435.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
May 2 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7a. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Benatar & Giraldo: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Free Community Day: Music & art activities for kids & adults. Baker Museum, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 597-1900.
•Guided Forest Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Jamie Kennedy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Legends Concert Series: Journey & Bon Jovi tribute concert. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-10p. Free. 252-4386.
•Lucia di Lammermoor: Gulfshore Opera & Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
05/02Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 4-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
May 3 SATURDAY
•Community Day: Demos, kayaking, science & art activities, wildlife exhibits, touch tanks, boat tours, art exhibit. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-3p. Free. 530-5977.
•Coppelia: Gulfshore Ballet. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Jamie Kennedy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Marlon Wayans: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 10a-3p. Free. 941-486-0811.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 2p. 332-4488.
•Science Saturdays: Cinco de Mayo. Demos & activities. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 321-7420.
May 4 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Dance performance w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Jamie Kennedy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Let’s Hang On: Frankie Valli & Four Seasons tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
•PlayLab Festival: Reading of new play. Florida Repertory Theatre. ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
May 6 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•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 Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Javor Bracic: Piano concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
May 7 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
May 8 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Diamond Rio: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•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 Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Zachary Plays Barber. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
May 9 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Danny Sinoff: Jazz concert w Benny Benack III. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•JP Soars & The Red Hots: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Zachary Plays Barber. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Rave & Rock Circus: Concert. Davis Art Center back parking lot, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. 333-1933.
•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
May 10 SATURDAY
•Backyard Bluesfest: Tullie Brae. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Beethoven’s Ode to Joy: Key Chorale concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.
•Donizetti’s Don Pasquale: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Karyn Oliver: Americana concert, Bill Veach opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Killers of Kill Tony: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Music in the Garden: Briz Lady. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•Open Studio: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave; Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery, 901-B Apricot Ave; Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave; Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Sarasota Orchestra: GOATs (Greatest of All Time). Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Victor Wainwright & The Train: Blues band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
May 11 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Donizetti’s Don Pasquale: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 277-1700.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Mother’s Day Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Colonial Station, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.
May 12 MONDAY
•EnsembleNewSRQ: Jagden und Formen. Classical music concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 772-834-7173.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
May 13 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Jarrod Lawson: Jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.
May 14 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Brit Floyd: Pink Floyd tribute concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival Opening Night Gala & Screening: Screening, live music, cocktails. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5:30p, film 7p. 810-6323.
•Journey Through the Americas: Gulfshore Opera concert. Veteran’s Park, 901 Park Ave, Marco Island, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•The Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
May 15 THURSDAY
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Butch Wax & The Hollywoods: Music of 60s & 70s. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Dear Albert Einstein: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For middle & high school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.
•Dylan Scott: Country concert, Brian Kelley opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Int’l Film Festival: Outdoor screening. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5:30p, film 7p. 810-6323.
•Journey Through the Americas: Gulfshore Opera concert. St. Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 529-3925.
•Lecture: Florida’s Pythons. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 6p. Pre-register. 262-5409.
•Outdoor Movie: Moana 2. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. Free. 252-4386.
•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Sleeping Beauty: Naples Ballet w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Sudamerica Latin Groove: Latin music. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
April 16 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Celebrating Celine: Jenene Caramielo’s Celine Dion tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Frank Sanders: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Lecture: Neuroscience & the Visual Arts - Parkinson’s Disease Treatment in SWFL. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Reception & lunch 12p, lecture 1p. 941-639-8810.
•Mickela Mallozzi: Lecture - Inspirational Travel in Bare Feet. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Storytelling: Student Showcase – Storytelling as Healing. FGCU Library Lawn, Veterans; Pavilion, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert. The Colony Golf & Country Club, 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs, 7p. 529-3925.
April 17 THURSDAY
•Art Reception & Artists’ Presentation: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Earth Day Celebration: Live performances, workshops, demos, wildlife presentations, crafts, food. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-4p. Free. 863-902-1113.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Blue Band concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lecture: Brief History of the Everglades City Airport. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Outdoor Movie: Wicked. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. Free. 252-4386.
•Piano Talks: All Chopin w Jodie DeSalvo. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Sailor Circus: Red Troupe Spring Show - Victorious!. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Elise Sewall. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel11a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: Big band swing concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
April 18 FRIDAY
•An Evening of Pirates & Swashbuckling: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Register. 321-7420.
•Comedy Zone: Stand-up comic Mark Evans. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. 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.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: The Music of the Beatles. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•New Jazz Underground: Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Sailor Circus: Red Troupe Spring Show - Victorious!. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-355-9805.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Celebrate John Williams. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
April 19 SATURDAY
•Blooms & Brews: Live music, craft beers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6-10p. 643-7275.
•Earth Day Celebration: Educational programs & outdoor activities for families, hikes, live animal shows, arts & crafts, vendors. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6p. 275-3435.
•Family Day: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•FC Naples vs One Knoxville: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker - Writing Murder Mysteries. Location tba, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. executives@gulfwriters.org.
•John Tuff: Country folk concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.
•Live Band: Duo Sonics. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Memphis Lightening: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert - Cabaret Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 7-9p. 270-1221.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sailor Circus: Red Troupe Spring Show - Victorious!. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 2 & 7p. 41-355-9805.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Celebrate John Williams. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30 & 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Fine Craft Guild: Member meeting. Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 11a-1p. Free. 574-0802.
•Tamiami Trail Anniversary & Museum Birthday Party: Live music, games, walking tours, classic cars, free hot dogs & cake. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-2p. Free. 695-0008.
April 20 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Earth Day Celebration: Activities. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-2p. Register. 463-4588.
•Earth Day Celebration: Presentations, live animal shows, activities. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a-2pp. 992-2591.
•Easter Eggstravaganza: Egg hunt, kids activities & games, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 12-3p. Free. 252-4386.
•Easter Sunday & Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Bradenton Marauders: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
April 21 MONDAY
•James Tsang: Double Bass Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Simply Clapton: tribute concert w Mike Imbasciani. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
April 22 TUESDAY
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Storytelling: Tell Your Story - Kindness & Compassion. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 590-7199.
•Velveteen Rabbit: Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Conservatory show. For elementary & middle school students. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. Show 11a, workshop after show. Bring lunch. 332-4488.
April 23 WEDNESDAY
•ABBAFab: Abba tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•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.
•Canyon Wind Music: Classic pop & country hits. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 2p. Free. 479-4636.
•Houston Person: All That Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Music Matinee: Free concert - Jazz singer Synia Carroll. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 2p. Reserve. 941-966-6161.
April 24 THURSDAY
•ABBAFab: Abba tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•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.
•FGCU Chamber Choir: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 745-4268.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Foreigner’s Journey: Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Schubert The Great. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Mic: Live music, comedy, poetry, storytelling. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Some Enchanted Evening: Rodgers & Hammerstiein musical revue. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Venice Art Walk: Nine art galleries & shops in downtown Venice. Trolley available at Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-8p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Zach Bartholomew: Evolutions & Revolutions in Latin jazz. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Zoso: Led Zeppelin tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
April 25 FRIDAY
•Chase Padgett: Music & comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Comedy Zone: Stand-up comic Tim Boyd. Florida Repertory Theatre. Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 7p. 332-4488.
•Cosmic Worlds: Key Chorale concert w Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-552-8768.
•Improv Comedy Arts Show: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•John Crist: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Lecture: The Return of the Florida Black Bear. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 6p. Pre-register. 262-5409.
•Locash: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Nicole Henry: Whitney Houston tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Some Enchanted Evening: Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revue. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Student Showcase: Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 495-8989.
•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Trios of Mozart & Franciax: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
April 26 SATURDAY
•Backyard Bluesfest: Blood Brothers, Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111
•‘Ding’ Darling Conservation Carnival: Guided birding walk, mindfulness walk, bike tours, plein-air art demos, carnival games, crafts, live music. Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers. 10a-2p. Free. 472-1100.
•American Beauty: SWFL Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Chase Padgett: Music & comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
•Cosmic Worlds: Venice Symphony w Key Chorale. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Earth Day Workshop: Kids activities, games, crafts. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-12p. Free. 252-2611.
•Family Art Day: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 9:30a-12p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•FC Naples vs Charleston Battery: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Hymn 4 Her: Americana concert, Mike McMillan opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Marlow Rosado: Encore Fiesta Latin Season Highlights. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Schubert The Great. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble: The Art of Acceptance. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 7p. 941-260-8485.
•The Wolves: Theater. Discussion after.FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Travis Tritt: Country concert. Brian Kelley opens Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
April 27 SUNDAY
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Barnatan & Ottensamer: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Chase Padgett: Music & comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•FGCU Piano Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Early Music Series - JS Bach in Song & Dance: Bach orchestral & organ music, w SWFL Ballet. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 2p. Free. 472-0497.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Fundraising concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 3p. 288-2535.
•Music in the Garden: Ravon Rhoden outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 1-3p. 941-366-5731.
•Readers Theatre: Out on a Limb. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Sensory-Friendly Concert: Gulf Coast Symphony. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. rsvp. 277-1700.
•The Venice Chorale: Black & Blue concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, Venice. 7p. 941-218-3779.
•The Wolves: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Service: Film screening. Hosted by Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 4p. Free, register. 263-9200.
April 28 MONDAY
•Juan Baquero: Piano Recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
April 29 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 Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lucia di Lammermoor: Gulfshore Opera concert with Naples Philharmonic. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.
•Sanibel Duo: Violinist Renata Arado & pianist Erik Entswistle. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
April 30 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & Workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free.
•Science Night: Dig Into SWFL History. Food, drinks, science demos, panels. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Register. 530-5977.
JUNE
June 1 SATURDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fringe Fort Myers: Art exhibits, music, dance, theater performances, films. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-5:30p. Closing ceremonies 5:30p Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•The Rowdy Bards: Irish pub music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
June 2 MONDAY
•STOMP: Dance & music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
June 3 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•STOMP: Dance & music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
June 4 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 348-9151.
June 5 THURSDAY
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-799-6634.
•Art Reception: Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Galleries, 901-B Apricot Ave & 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 4-7p. 941-799-6634.
•Brandon Robertson Quartet: Jazz music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•The Four c Notes: Frankie Valli & Four Seasons tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
June 6 FRIDAY
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 590-8645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits,demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.
•Art Walk: Receptions, music, food. Bayshore Arts District, Bayshore Dr, btwn US 41 & Linda Dr, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 293-2932.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 7 SATURDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Whatt Easterling: Americana concert, Robert Bidney opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
June 8 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
June 10 TUESDAY
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Paige King Johnson: Honky Tonk Sweethearts tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
June 11 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
June 12 THURSDAY
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Leanne Morgan: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Stardust Memories Big Band: Concert featuring Danny Sinoff. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
June 13 FRIDAY
•Leanne Morgan: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Ryan Montgomery: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
June 14 SATURDAY
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Vibe: Entertainment, exhibitions, art demos, food, etc. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
•FC Naples vs Chattanooga Red Wolves: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Music in the Garden: Little Eddie & the Fat Fingers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 12-2p. 643-7275.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Open Artist Studios: Dozen artist studios. SRQ East Art Studios, 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-363-1724.
•SWFL SpaceCon: Comic Book & Sci Fi conference. Speakers, panels, movie, TV &comic book celebrity guests, entertainment, music, costume contests, vendors. German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral. 10a-6p.
June 15 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111
•Father’s Day Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Colonial Station, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.
•Festival of Great Organ Music: American Guild of Organists concert Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
June 16 MONDAY
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
June 17 TUESDAY
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 18 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
June 19 THURSDAY
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory, 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Paul Todd Jr: Michael Buble tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Reggae Sunset Jam: Live music. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
•Victor Wainwright & The Train: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Zach Bartholomew: Jazz concert - Music of Horace Silver. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
June 20 FRIDAY
•Dueling Pianos: Pete Moran & Paul Nicodemi concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. 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.
June 21 SATURDAY
•Bear & Robert: Americana concert, Kim Mayfield opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
June 22 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 768-4210.
June 23 MONDAY
•Night Tour: 2 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
June 25 WEDNESDAY
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Heart: Rock concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Open Mic: Live music, comedy, poetry, storytelling. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
June 26 THURSDAY
•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.
•Indie Music Night: Live music - band tba. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 333-1933.
June 27 FRIDAY
•Albert Castiglia: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
June 28 SATURDAY
•Comedy Night: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 323-6570.
•Family Art Day: Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy, 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. 9:30a-12p. Free. 941-799-6634.
June 29 SUNDAY
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111
ONGOING
theater
•Alice in Wonderland: Apr 4-27. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Annie: Jul 3-Aug 9. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Beetlejuice: Apr 22-27. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Crazy for You: thru Apr 5. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Dancing at Lughnasa: Thru Apr 19. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Death & Other People: Thru May 4: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Divas - Time After Time: Thru Jun 22. Florida Studio Theatre. Court Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Elephant & Piggies - We Are in a Play: Thru Apr 3, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•Escape to Margaritaville: May 22-Jun 8. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Five Guys Names Moe: Thru Apr 6. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Flatlanders: Thru Apr 6. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Four Old Broads: Apr 2-13. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.
•Fringe Fort Myers: May 29-Jun 1. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.
•From 145th to 98th Street: May 30-Jun 30. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Ghost: Jun 5-15. TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.
•Good Night Oscar: Apr 2-26. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Grace and Glorie: Jun 4-22. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•Hadestown - teen edition: Apr 5-13. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Hairspray: May 16-25. Florida Rep Education Theatre Conservatory, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Half Baked: Apr 18-May 24. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Heathers - the Musical Teen Edition: Apr 10-13. Theatre Conspiracy Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•Into the Woods: Apr 10-20. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.
•Jerry’s Girls: Apr 9-26. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•Jersey Boys: Thru May 25. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Jesus Christ Superstar: Apr 11 & 12, 18 & 19. Arts Bonita Actor Theatre. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Jesus Christ Superstar: May 14-Jul 13. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill: thru Apr 19. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Legally Blonde - the Musical: May 30-Jun 28. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Lend Me a Tenor: Thru Apr 13. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Les Miserables: Apr 15-20. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Les Miserables: Apr 8-23. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.
•Man of La Mancha: Thru Apr 13. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•MJ - The Musical: Apr 1-6. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.
•Mousetrap: Apr 2-13. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Nana Does Vegas!: May 15-25. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•No One is Forgotten: Thru Apr 27. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Peter/Wendy: May 15-18. Theatre Conspiracy Youth Theatre. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•Pinky’s Players: May 8-11. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•PlayLab: Festival of New Works: May 1-4. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Pretty Woman - the Musical: Apr 9-13. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Prodigal Son: May 16-Jun 1. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Sailor Circus Spring Show - Victorious!: Apr 17-19. Sailor Circus Arena. 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.
•Savannah Sipping Society: thru Apr 13. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Sex Please, We’re Sixty: The Musical: Apr 10-27. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Shout! - The Mod Musical: Thru Apr 13. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Something Rotten, Jr: May 16-18. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Summer Circus Spectacular: Jun14-Aug 17. Circus Arts Conservatory. Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.
•Sweeney Todd: Jun 25-Jul 27. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Sweet Charity: Apr 6-May 4. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Syncopated Avenue: Apr 16-May 25. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•The Business of Murder: Apr 18-May 11. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•The Enemy of My Enemy is My Enemy: May 7-Jul 6: Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•The Flying Penguin & Other Winning Plays: Thru Apr 13. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•The Half-Life of Marie Curie: Apr 2-27. The Naples Players. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•The Hallelujah Girls: May 7-25. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•The Learned Ladies: Apr 11-May 4. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Puzzle with The Piazza: Apr 23-May 11. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.
•The Spongebob Musical - Youth Editior: Jun 12-27, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•The Winter’s Tale: Apr 1-27. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre, Florida State Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•The Wolves: Apr 11-27. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•Til Death Do Us Part - Late Nite Catechism 3: Jun 11-Jul 3. One-woman show. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Venus in Fur: Apr 15-May 18. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Waitress: Apr 11-May 24. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•When the Bullfrog Sings Opera: May 23-Jun 1. Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
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. Main Gallery— Apr 4-26: Barbara Yeomans; May 2-31: Lee Arts Educator Association; Jun 6-28: 50th Anniversary Show. Theatre Gallery— Apr 4-26: Julia Patricia Torres/Torreza; May 2-31: Julie Griffin; Jun 6-28: Member Show; Jul 11-26: Summer Camp; Aug 1-Sep 27: Julio Gonzalez Batista. Member Gallery—Apr 4-26: Marilyn Hedlund students; May 2-31: Homeschool Rocks; Jun 6-28: Summer Camp. 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 Apr 19: Footprints of Humanity; Apr 29-May 10: N Sarasota County Students; May 22-Aug 2: Vice & Virtue. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sar 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. Open studios Apr Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 646-358-2531.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Apr 10: Beyond the Garden Gates; Apr 17-Jun 5: Culture Shock. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Apr 24: Susan AndersonThru Apr 24: Atelier Shown; May 1-8: High School Scholarship Showcase; May 15-22: Student Showcase of Recycled Art. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Thru Apr 1: John Rizza; Apr 4-29: Suzanne Mikulka; May 2-Jun 3: Jill Lindsay; Jun 6- Jul 1: Rose Jung, Ann McCarty Rose, Stephen Hill. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Apr: Earth Wind & Fire, Cris Soto; May: Mind Body & Soul, Yshia Condezo. SEP-MAY Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jun 29: Florida Contemporary; thru Jun 15: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer; thru Fall 2025: Sketches, Studies & Maquettes; thru Sep 2025: Entangled in the Mangroves. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Apr 21: Life is Alchemy; thru Jun 30: Cypress Lake High School Student Mural; thru Apr 27: Impediments & Byways to Love on the Road to Eternity; Apr 25-Jun 6: Annual Artists Collective - BIG ARTS Instructors; May 9-Jun 9: Art Therapy - Hope & Healing Through Art; Jun 13-Jul 25: FSW Student Exhibit. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 12: David Bradshaw & William S Burroughs - Propagation. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. 489-9313.
•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Wed-Sun 10a-5p. 738-5280.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Apr 4-24: Whispers and Screams; Apr 4-24: Ring of Fire; May 2-29: Kids These Days; May 2-Jun 26: Surreal Abstraction. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Thru Apr 3: Class Act; Apr 10-May 1: Celebrating Color; Apr 10-May 1: Season Highlights; May 8-21: Florida Life; May 8-21: Members Show. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. Closed Aug. 772-5657.
•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-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. Thru Apr 30: Beck Lane, artist-in-residence; May 1-31: Art 4 Change; Jun 1-30: Members show. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Apr 4-29: Angela Arroyo; May 2-Jun 3: Arnold Placencia. 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.
•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720 5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.
•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue & Thu 9a-9p, Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548.
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p. Exhibits—Apr: Coco Art Gallery, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–thru Apr 3: Student Art Exhibition; Apr 18-May 2: Senior Projects. Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall— thru Nov 2025: Environmental Art & Language. Outside Arts Complex— thru Oct 2025: Paul Firmin Public Art Project. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. Thru May 3: Sergei Isupov & Selections from Permanent Collection. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: New location opening May 1. 13451 McGregor Bvd, #1, Ft Myers Exhibits– May 17-Jul 19: Ripples (Tribby Arts Center, Shell Pt, Myers). Thu-Sat 12-6p. 463-3909.
•Gallerie B: 5311 Shirley St, #3, Naples. Thu & Sat 11a-5p & by appt. 585-301-3601.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 403-7787.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Apr: Suzanne Holt, Nancy Green; May: Lisbeth Ascanio, Ricj Aliperti; Jun: Jeff Kribersheck, Beverly Fox. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. 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: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.
•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.
•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Apr Thu & Sat 1-5p and by appt. 954-830-3156.
•Laurel Schmid Fine Art Gallery & Studio: 5760 Shirley St, #15, Naples. Tue-Fri 1-5p & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 789-3823.
•Lehigh Acres Art League: River Forest Assoc Clubhouse, 13506 Island Rd, Lehigh Acres. Meets Mon 10a-3p.
•Lovegrove Gallery: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 938-5655
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— thru Apr 1: JoAnne Sanborn; Apr 7-29: Adult Student Show; May 5-Jul 1: Miami to Marco. La Petite Galerie—thru Apr 1: JoAnn Sanborn; Apr 7-29: Marco Island Academy; May 5-27: Thomas Keller; Jun 2-Jul 1: Matt Fazio. 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. Jan xx, xx, xx: Artful Arrangements. Open studios Apr & May Thu & Sat 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Apr 6: Matisse & His Illustrated Works. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru Apr 30: Melissa Belz - Abstract Florals. By appt. 821-1061.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Exhibits— thru Apr 20: ZimSculpt. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.
•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd; Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd; Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd); Selby Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr); Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd);.Smith Gallery (2363 Bradenton Rd);.Stulberg Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr); Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Apr Mon-Sat 10a-4p; May & Jun Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru May 11: Radical Clay; thru Sep 21: Embodied; May 25-Jan 26; Skyway. Circus Museum— ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700. •Sanibel Captiva Art League: Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru May 4: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks; May 4-Aug 10: Personal to Political; May 4-Aug 10: Chris Friday; thru Apr 2026: Molly Hatch. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.
•Shaw Gallery: 761 5th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 12-8p, Fri & Sat 10a-8p. 261-7828.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Grand Reopening Celebration: Apr 1-30: Lana Cease, Nancy VanTassell; May 1-30: Vicki Glynn; Jun 1-30: Beth Williams. Tue-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 41-575-1718
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460th Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Apr 4-24: Int; Baccalaureate Visual Arts; Apr 4-24: The American Revolution - Experience Echoes of Independence; May 7-27: Emerging Talents; Apr 4-24: Baccalaureate Visual Arts; Apr 4-24: The American Revolution; May 2-29: A Drop of Poison; May 2-29: Illustrating Expanses; Jun 6-26: Icons & Idols - Art in Pop Culture; Jun 6-26: Art Teachers Visions. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. By appt. 402-201-6160.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Thru Apr 12: Anthony Mancuso & Bobby Aiosa; Apr 18-May 31: Care - Givers & Receivers; Jun 6-Jul 5: Safe Children Coalition Artists. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.
•SRQ East Art Studios: 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. Dozen artist studios. Open studios 2nd Sat 5-7p. 941-363-1724.
•Sweet Art Gallery: 852 1st Ave S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-2p. 597-2110.
•Tammra Sigler Studio: 5760 Shirley St, # 11, Naples. By appt. 821-1017.
•The Vault by Shaw Gallery: 1040 Collier Center Way, Naples. By appt. 261-7828.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-4p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru May 10: Artworks in Wood - Bill Schmigle & Bart Sharp; thru May 10: Art Council of SWFL show. May 17-Jul 19: Ripples - Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. 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 Apr 3: Spring Members show; Apr 11-30: Worldly Wishes, Mary Jo Flory Janski; May 6-15: South. Sarasota County School Show; May 23-Jun19: Evoke & Provoke, Jill Krasner; Jun 27-Jul 17: Point of View, Karen Weihs. Apr & May Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Apr 7-19: Charlotte Middle & High School Students; Apr 21-May 3: Charlotte Elementary Students; May 8-30: A Walk in Nature. Mon & Fri 10a-4p, Tu-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.
attractions
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Exhibit— ongoing: Taweekaache - Seminole Patchwork. Daily 9a-5p (entry to boardwalk closes at 4pm). 877-902-1113.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits— Adorned by the Sea – Shells in fashion. Amy Tripp Photographs of Beach & Marine Life; 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Apr & May Tue & Thu 10a-1p. Guided tours. Plein Air painting workshops: Tue & Thu 9a-1p. 332-4942.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-746-4131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. Register. 337-9505
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. New exhibits: Publix Super Market, Ciao Bambini!. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Apr 30: Art of Phil Fisher. 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. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks select Wed, Thu, Sat 9a. Hospital tours, presentations 11a daily Apr, Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.
•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Visitor Education Center, wildlife presentations daily 11a; speakers. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Apr 26: Conservation Carnival. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu dawn-dusk; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits— Ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily. 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.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Exhibits— Convincing the Masses - Propaganda Home & Abroad. Guided tours. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4p. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru May 31: Southwest Florida Ranch Life. Cattle Drive & Jamboree - Mar 8. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Jun 7: The Florida House - Marco Island’s Mackle-built Model Homes. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Thru Jun 29: George Harrison - A Gardener’s Life. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Thru Aug 31: Patti Smith - A Book of Days. 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 May 3: Randy Wayne White’s Everglades. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions— Thru May 26: Frame & Flora; Apr 26-Jun 29: Tany Trinkaus Glass. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jun 22: Nature Journaling. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat 2-4p. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-2p. Apr Fri at 5: 5-8p live music & activities. Apr Sunset Wed 5-8p. Apr & May daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p, Jun daily 9a-2p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: Temporarily Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Historical Society: Historic Palm Cottage, Norris Gardens & Smith Exhibit Hall. 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: Tue-Sat 12-4p (register). Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live music Sat nites 5-8p NOV-MAY 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: 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. Thru 2025: Roaring Twenties Rolling Art - French Automotive Mascots. Tours & workshops. Tue, Thu, Sat 10a-4p. Tix in advance. 687-7387.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Apr 25: Annual Photography Show. 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 10:30. Apr Tue-Sat 10a-4p, May & Jun Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305.
•Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee: 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Gambling, entertainment, food. 24 hrs daily. 800-218-0007.
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Organic spa, garden & dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 949-0749.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Apr & May daily 10a-4p; Jun 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: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Thru Apr 1: Natives in the Garden exhibit. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.
•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.
•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided beach walks Wed 9a thru Apr. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 597-6196.
•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 693-2690.
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.
•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.
•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a; wildlife lectures Apr Wed 10:30a; Apr sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset; beach & estuary walk Apr 1st Fri 10:30a; seashell walk Apr 2nd Fri 10:30a; wildlife walk Apr 1st 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. 8a-dusk, 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 Apr daily 9:30a, May & Jun 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. 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.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: Temporarily 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: 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 Band w Rex Bongo & Harry Cassano. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 482-8565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music— Mon 4-8p: Roy Schneider; Wed 4-8p: Eddie Bartley; Thu 4-8p: PJ Carroll; Fri 4-8p: Rich Lancaster; Sat 5-9p: Countryfied Duo, Sun 3-7p: The Beatless. Free. 337-7646.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•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.
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. 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. Live music— jazz select Thu 7-9p: Brandon Robertson Quartet; Irish music 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•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.
•Sugarshack Downtown: 27421 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music select nites. 301-4321.
•Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall: 1901 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 344-6147.
•The Cove: Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live Sat & select Fri nites 5-8p. Free. 252-4386
•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. 985-9839.
•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
