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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Sam Morrow performs

November 15 at Arts Bonita

Performing Arts Center

in Bonita Springs.

Tift Merritt will host a

workshop and perform at the

Sanibel Writer's Conference,

November 6 at BIG ARTS.

Parker Barrow performs

November 6 at

Buckingham Blues Bar

in Fort Myers.

Deke Dickerson &

The Whippersnappers perform

November 14 at Seminole

Casino Hotel in Immokalee.

OCTOBER

1 THURSDAY October

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1756 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.

•The Mammals: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Vinny G: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

2 FRIDAY October

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.

•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.

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

•Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Case of the Crow Murder. GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive dinner theatre, dinner & show. Two Meatballs in the Kitchen, 9010 Bellaire Bay Dr, Naples. 6:30p. 867-6098.

•The Barker Project + Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave W, Bradenton. 7:30p. 941-260-8485.

•Vinny G: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

3 SATURDAY October

•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.

•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. register. 463-4588.

•FC Naples vs New York Cosmos: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

•Film: The Fat Spy. The worst movie ever made in Cape Coral. Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7:30p. 772-7037.

•Los Tigres Del Mundo: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Love Flamenco: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 4 & 7p. 277-1700.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•One Night in Memphis: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Family concert. Sarasota Opera House. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Stormy Daniels: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.

•The Barker Project + Sarasota Contemporary Dance: Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave W, Bradenton. 2 & 7:30p. 941-260-8485.

•Vinny G: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

4 SUNDAY October

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•FGCU Chamber & University Choirs with Bel Canto & Cantabile: Concert. Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

5 MONDAY October

•Carl Fischer & the Sunshine Brass Band: Jazz concert. Jazz Club of Sarasota, John Court Cabaret, 1265 1 t St, Sarasota. 8p. 941-260-9951.

•ensembleNewSRQ: Roomful of Teeth. Classical concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. ensrq.org.

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

•Meet & Greet: Artist Micah Goguen. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1756 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.

6 TUESDAY October

•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.

•Gov’t Mule & Ziggy Marley: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 481-4849.

7 WEDNESDAY October

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.

•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 Richmond Kickers: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

8 THURSDAY October

•Art Reception: A Celebration of Artists Beyond FGCU. Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Art Reception: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-7p. Free. 941-365-2032.

•Cabaret: Musical. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•Cabaret: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-4268.

•Danny Sinoff & the Stardust Memories Big Band: Big band jazz concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Eddie 9V: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 6-10p. 693-7111.

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

•Insider Broadway: Julie Carver & Doug LeBreque concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Pumpkins of Devil’s Garden: Family-friendly exhibition opening reception, movie night. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 9a-5p, movie 5p. 863-902-1113.

9 FRIDAY October

•A Ghoulish Gathering: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

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

•Cabaret: Musical. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•Cabaret: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-4268.

•Chris Beard: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

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

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Orchid Show: Free plant sale, workshops. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. 334-7419.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Family concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434

•Shell Walk: Guided 1.5-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. register. 463-4588.

•The Lee Boys w Roosevelt Collier: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

10 SATURDAY October

•A Ghoulish Gathering: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30p. 941-218-0658.

•Arts & Crafts Market: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 19a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Bark in the Park: Dogs allowed in gardens. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 4-6p. 941-621-8299.

•Big Cypress Celebration: Family-friendly hikes, exhibitions, speakers, activities, live music, food trick. Burns Lake Campground, Big Cypress Nat’l Preserve, 18495 Burns Rd, Ochopee. 9a-3p. 305-665-4769.

•Boo at the Zoo: Trick-or-treating, costume contest. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 9a-4:30p. Kids in costume free. 262-5409.

•Cabaret: Musical. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.

•Cabaret: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-4268.

•Don Soleda Trio: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Hallowbout: Fort Myers Roller Derby vs Orlando. Entertainment, costume contest, vendors. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 482-7789.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•KeyChorale: A Mass for Peace concert. Holley Hall, 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.

•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

•Music in the Garden: Havy Rodriguez & The Miami Splash. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.

•Orchid Show: Free plant sale, workshops. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Free plant sale, workshops. register. 9a-4p. 334-7419.

•Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza: Pumpkin picking. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-1p. Free. 252-2611.

•Reggae Night: Nostalgia. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9. Free. 252-4386.

•Rock the Stage Semi-Finals Showcase - Singers & Songwriters: Music competition concert fundraiser. Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. 5-9p. 887-1428.

•Rocktober Fest: Music, kids activities & games, German food, beer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 252-4386.

•Star Newman: Comedy, magic, mentalist. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 3p. 941-475-6756.

•The Swamp Blues Band: Concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Tribute to Adele: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Tribute to The Beatles: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 4:30p. 277-1700.

•Ty Myers: Country music concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

11 SUNDAY October

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Boz Scaggs: Rock concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.

•Cabaret: Musical. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2p. 888-966-3352.

•Cabaret: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-4268.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. Free. 612-327-3835.

•Orchid Show: Free plant sale, workshops. register. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Free plant sale, workshops register. 9a-4p. 334-7419.

12 TUESDAY October

•An Evening with Patti Smith Dedicated to Emily Dickinson: Performance. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 6p. 941-366-5731.

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

•Art Reception: North Fort Myers Art Assoc. Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 2-3:30p. Free. 772-1333.

•Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder at the KO Corral. GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive dinner theatre, dinner & show. Millennial Brewery, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. 6p. 867-6098.

14 WEDNESDAY October

•All That Jazz - Lucy Wijnands: 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.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Planes, Trains & Automobiles concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.

15 THURSDAY October

•Art Reception: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Free. 530-5977

•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.

•Ella & The Bossa Beat: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

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

•Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance: Orchid club meeting, speaker. Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 6:30-8:30p. Free. 269-6389.

•Irish Jam Night: Irish music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers.6-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•Lecture: Bo Gator & the Story of the Storters. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Luke McMaster: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder in Vegas. GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive dinner theatre, dinner & show. Fresh Catch Inland, 7991 Plaza del Lago Dr, Estero. 6:30p. 867-6098.

•Rhinstone Cowgirls: Ladies of country music concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7p. 277-1700.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Planes, Trains & Automobiles concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Zach Bartholomew: Music of Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

16 FRIDAY October

•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 579-0659.

•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Arynne Wexler: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Coldplay & Imagine Dragons: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 277-1700.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Jose Pepito Gomez & La Royal Orquestra: Latin music concert. Ringling Museum of Art courtyard, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Leslie Mendelson: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: A Victorian Murder. GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive dinner theatre, dinner & show. The Gilded Grape, 3796 Tamiami Tr, Port Charlotte. 6p. 867-6098.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.

•Queen vs ABBA: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6p. 277-1700.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Planes, Trains & Automobiles concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Thunderbeard: ZZ Top tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

17 SATURDAY October

•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 579-0659.

•Arynne Wexler: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

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

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

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Speaker. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.

•Gulf Coast Youth Orchestra Fall Concert: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 1p. Free. 277-1700.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Morning Artisan Market: Farmers market, art, food trucks, craft beer 9a-1p; Family ArtLab 10a-12p; family Movie Screenings 12p. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. Fr612-327-3835.

•Quinn Sullivan: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Rock the Stage Semi-Finals Showcase - Bands: Music competition concert fundraiser. Mango Rita’s Rhythm House, 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. 5-9p. 887-1428.

•Ryan Biter: Americana concert, Andy Getch opens. St. John Church, 3049 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: History in Motion - The Life of Lucille ‘Sweets’ Preston. Dance. SCDE studio, 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 3 & 7p. 941-260-8485.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Planes, Trains & Automobiles concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Take 6 Jazz Group: Jazz concert. The Venue@LEC, 3650 17th St, Sarasota. 8p. 941-260-9951.

•The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Film screening & 13 Nights of Stage Fright - Curtain Call Carnage Preview Party. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Screening 5p, party 6-10p. 939-2787.

•Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

18 SUNDAY October

•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-4p. Free. 579-0659.

•Beethoven & Fanny Mendelssohn: 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.

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

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Luminaria concert. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, 4p. 288-2535.

•Free Fallin’: The Tom Petty Concert Experience concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Groovin’ in the Gardens: Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota Jazz Combo concert. Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton. 3p. 941-926-7677.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Press - Play: Gulf Coast Symphony Halloween family concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 1p. 277-1700.

•Readers Theater: Healing Voices. Naples Players. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 8p. 263-7990.

•Sarasota Contemporary Dance: History in Motion - The Life of Lucille ‘Sweets’ Preston. Dance. SCDE studio. 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 3p. 941-260-8485.

•Sunset Concert: Hermitage Artist Retreat concert w Madeline Benson, Chris Peters, Matiss Cudars. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 5:30p. register. 941-366-5731.

19 MONDAY October

•Rebecca Richardson: Jazz concert. Jazz Club of Sarasota, John Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota. 8p. 941-260-9951.

20 TUESDAY October

•Art in the Wild Day: Celebrate ‘Ding’ Darling’s 50th birthday. Art demos & workshops, meet duck stamp artists, nature journal hike, crafts, nature journal hike, live music, yoga, puppet show, Duck Stamp art exhibition. Free, Pre-register. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 9a-4p. Free. 472-1100.

•Betthoven & Fanny Mendelssohn: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Jodie DeSalvo: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Miami City Ballet: Dance w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6:30p. 597-1900.

•Rick Berthod Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

21 WEDNESDAY October

•Stage Fright Night: Less Scare, More Care. Family event, haunted house, campfire storytelling arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, costume parade. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.

•Anger Management in SWFL: Stage reading. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•Art in the Wild Day: Celebrate ‘Ding’ Darling’s 50th birthday. Art demos & workshops, plein-air artists Paint Out, nature journal hike, crafts, nature journal hike, live music, yoga, puppet show, Duck Stamp art exhibition. Free, Pre-register. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 9a-4p. Free. 472-1100.

•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.

•Film & Discussion: Possible Selves. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. free, rsvp 263-9200.

•The Doobie Brothers: Rock concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

22 THURSDAY October

•Beach Walk: 1 hour guided walk. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. 10a. 395-2233.

•Everton Azevedo: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 784-1186.

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

•Jazz at the MACC - Music of Chick Corea: Gulf Coast Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Jeff Dye: 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.

•Stage Fright Night: Game Over. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

•The Four Freshmen: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Wicked Walk: Haunted interactive theatrical experience, art installations music, dance, etc. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Tours 6-9p. 333-1933.

23 FRIDAY October

•Boo-tanical Evening: Halloween activities, games, animals. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30-8:30p. 992-2591.

•Comedy for a Cause: Comedy fundraiser. Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. 5:30p. 941-255-1022.

•Fall Blooms at Sunset: 2-hour guided wildflower walk. CREW Cypress Dome Trails, 3980 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 5p. register. 657-2253.

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

•Halloween Train Crafts: Family-friendly spooky crafts. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.

•Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics: Candlelight concert w Gulf Coast Symphony members. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 277-1700.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Jeff Dye: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Star Wars - Return of the Jedi. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Shorebird Stroll: With park ranger. Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a. Free, register. 463-4588.

•Stage Fright Night: Scary Stories. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

•Wicked Walk: Haunted interactive theatrical experience, art installations music, dance, etc. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Tours 6-9p. 333-1933.

24 SATURDAY October

•Art Royale: Art competition. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5-8p. 941-365-2032.

•Backyard Bluesfest: John ‘Boogie’ Long, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Bayside Bash: United Arts Collier’ 46th anniversary fundraiser honoring Joan Sonnenberg. Reception, live music, interactive art, auctions. Club at Kalea Bay, 13910 Old Coast Rd, Naples, 5p. rsvp. 254-8242.

•Cake: Concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 314-3723.

•FC Naples vs Spokane Velocity FC: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.

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

•Halloween Train Crafts: Family-friendly spooky crafts. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Jeff Dye: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

•Jess Klein: Americana concert, Bill Burkett opens. St. John Church, 3049 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Lord of the Rings: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8p. 277-1700.

•Quilt Show: SWFL Quilters Guild outdoor show. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 334-7419.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Star Wars - Return of the Jedi. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Southern Steel: Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Stage Fright Night: Zombie Night. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

•Swamp Wander: Guided swamp walk thru Big Cypress Preserve. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a-5p. Free, fee for Swamp Walks. register. 695-2428.

•Tania Vergara Dance-Theater: Echoes of My Barrio. Dance. Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio, 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 3 & 7p. 941-260-8485.

•The Sound of Success: Bower School anniversary celebration. Performances & stories. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

25 SUNDAY October

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Coyote Island: Americana band. Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 270-5941.

•Danae Franco: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Florida Philharmonic: Masquerade - Symphony of Shadows concert. Sunseeker Resort, 5500 Sunseeker Way, Charlotte Harbor. Xp. 941-529-6094.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Ismail Akmuradov & Michael Baron: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

•Martin Moreno: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Selby Spooktacular: Arts & crafts, trick-or-treating, storytelling. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-5731.

•The Curtain Riser: Sarasota Opera performances & fine dining. Michael’s On East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota. 6p. rsvp. 941-328-1300.

28 WEDNESDAY October

•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.

•Film & Discussion: Black & Jewish America. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. free, rsvp 263-9200.

•Leila Ka - Maldone: Dance performance. Ringling Museum of Art courtyard, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Stage Fright Night: Bare Bones. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

29 THURSDAY October

•Dale Elliot Jr: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Halloween Ghost Train: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•Kylie Morgan: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Leila Ka - Maldone: Dance performance. Ringling Museum of Art courtyard, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Lunch in the Gardens: Guest Christian Sampson. Luncheon & conversation, book signing. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 11a. rsvp. 941-366-5731.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Beethoven & Brahmns. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Adagio for Strings concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Mozart & Dvorak concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Stage Fright Night: Freak Art After Dark. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

30 FRIDAY October

•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.

•Don McMillan: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Halloween Ghost Train: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•Halloween Train Crafts: Family-friendly spooky crafts. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Hocus Pocus Pops II: Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota concert. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 6p. 941-926-7677.

•Horror Movies: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8p. 277-1700.

•Improv Comedy Arts Show: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Leila Ka - Maldone: Dance performance. Ringling Museum of Art courtyard, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Beethoven & Brahmns. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Stage Fright Night: Full Screen Ahead. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

31 SATURDAY October

•Backyard Bluesfest: Jack Shealy Band, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Bower Boo Bash: FGCU student & public Halloween party. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 1-4p. Free. 590-4268.

•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Live music, dance performances, special displays, arts & crafts, food. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-7p. 643-7275.

•Don McMillan: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

•Fall Fest: Music, kids activities & games, costume parades, trunk-or-treat, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 1-4p. Free. 252-4386.

•Fall Festival: Live music, educational activities, games, crafts, face painting, Banyan Tree climb. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. 334-7419.

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

•Gavin Adcock: Country rock concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Hairball: Rock concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 314-3723.

•Halloween Ghost Train: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•Halloween Train Crafts: Family-friendly spooky crafts. Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-2p. Free. 262-6525.

•Haunted Walk: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 7:30-10:30p. 275-3435.

•Retro Rooftop Halloween Party: Live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-1933.

•Sarasota Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Stage Fright Night: Boos & Booze. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.

•We’re Doomed: Florida Studio Theatre comedy improv. Bowne’s Lab, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-366-9000.

NOVEMBER

1 SUNDAY November

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Live music, dance performances, special displays, arts & crafts, food. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a-4p. 643-7275.

•Don McMillan: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.

•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert - Italian masterpieces & American pride. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.

•Nash Ryder & Michael Baron: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

•Rock the Stage Fest Finals: Music competition concert fundraiser. Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 887-1428.

•Sarasota Fine Art & Craft Show: Outdoor art fair. JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.

•Son Plays Dumky: Yeol Eum Son w Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Very Merry Jerry Day: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

2 MONDAY November

•ensembleNewSRQ: When Words Fail. Classical concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. ensrq.org.

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

•Key Chorale: Perfect Pitch luncheon fundraiser. Ora Ballroom, 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota. 11:30a. rsvp. 941-552-8768.

3 TUESDAY November

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.

•Funny Old Broads: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Harry Cassano: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 693-7111.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

4 WEDNESDAY November

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.

•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.

•Guided Walk: CREW Cypress Dome Trails, 3980 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 9-11:30a. register. 657-2253.

•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a-12p. Free.

•Kate Liu: Grand Piano Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Revive - Trash to Fashion: ‘Ding’ Darling Refuge fundraiser luncheon & runway show. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11:30a-2p. rsvp. 472-1100.

5 THURSDAY November

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.

•Inside Broadway: Julie Carver & Broadway Bradshaws concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Joe Crookston: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Omgitswicks & Friends: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•Sanibel Island Writers Conference: Workshops, panels, readings, networking, speaker - Tara Westovert 6p free. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop, Sanibel. 8a-8p, events -8p free. 590-7421.

6 FRIDAY November

•American Indigenous Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife presentations, alligator wrestling, kids’ activities, fashion show, food. Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863-902-1113.

•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: 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.

•Audtions: For ‘night Mother. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9pp. 939-2787.

•Christone Kingfish Ingram: Blues concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Frontiers: Journey tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Hiroya Tsukamoto: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Laurel Canyon Band: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Omgitswicks & Friends: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Parker Barrow: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

•Sanibel Island Writers Conference: Workshops, panels, readings, networking, Tift Meritt concert. 6p free. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop, Sanibel. 9a-8p, Free concert 6p. 590-7421.

•Via Nova Chorale: Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-263-2086.

7 SATURDAY November

•Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Battle of the Arts: Teams of artists create mini-murals live. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Competition 10a-6p, results celebration 6:30p. Free. 590-7199.

•Collin O’Connor Sings Bobby Darin: Concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7p. 277-1700.

•Comedy Night: Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•Guided Forest Bathing Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 2 hr walk. 9:30a. register. 530-5972.

•Holiday Drag Queen Bingo: Show & games. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 2 & 7:30p. 941-255-1022.

•Jimmy Keys: Musical comedy. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.

•Mark Twain Tells All: One-man show. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 3p. 941-475-6756.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Nude Nocturne: Art exhibitions & demos, live music, burlesque, aerialists, body painting, cocktails. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-10p. rsvp. 939-2787.

•Omgitswicks & Friends: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•Richard Marxx: Rock concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Sam Morrow Band: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Sanibel Island Writers Conference: Workshops, panels, readings, networking, keynote speaker - Dr. Michael Greger 6p free. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop, Sanibel. 8a-8p. 590-7421.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Beethoven & Prokofiev concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.

•Super Duos: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

8 SUNDAY November

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Concert. Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Rd, Estero. 4-6:30. Free. 405-3320.

•Comedy Fundraiser: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

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

•Firefall: Country rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: In the Midst of Life concert. New Hope Presbyterian Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 4p. 288-2535.

•Lee County Community Band: The American Journey concert. Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.

•Michelle Malone & Kelly Neff: Americana concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 939-2787.

•Omgitswicks & Friends: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.

•Queen vs ABBA: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 277-1700.

•Sarasota Orchestra: Beethoven & Prokofiev concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.

•The Strangeways: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

9 MONDAY November

•Fort Myers Philharmonic: A Soldier’s Tale concert. Military Heritage Museum, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 350-1520.

•James Suggs Quartet: Jazz concert. Jazz Club of Sarasota, John Court Cabaret, 1265 1 t St, Sarasota. 8p. 941-260-9951.

•Peruvian Alumni Concert: Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4442.

10 TUESDAY November

•David De Pierro: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

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

•Fort Myers Philharmonic: A Soldier’s Tale concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 350-1520.

•Mark Sanders: Salute to Veterans concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Naples Philharmonic: Evening of Overtures concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

11 WEDNESDAY November

•All That Jazz - John Fedchock: Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coastland Center, 1756 Tamiami Tr S, Naples. Wed-Sun 5-7p. Free. 436-3530.

•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.

•David De Pierro: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.

•Fort Myers Philharmonic: A Soldier’s Tale concert. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 350-1520.

•Guided Walk: CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 9-11:30a. register. 657-2253.

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

•Neil Berg’s The ‘60s: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.

12 THURSDAY November

•Art Reception: Gallery 101, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Daniela Soeldae & Nate Najar - Girl from Ipanema: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Duke Tumatoe: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

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

•Fort Myers Philharmonic: A Soldier’s Tale concert. Sanibel Congregational United Church, 2050 Perwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 350-1520.

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

•Leslie Cartaya: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 784-1186.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•Sabbath: Black Sabbath tribute band. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•The Neil Diamond Experience: Tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Velvet Curtain: Stage reading. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

13 FRIDAY November

•’Twas the Night Before: Cirque du Soleil. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Art Reception: Sugden Resort & Hospitality Bldg, rm 115, FGCU campus, Ft Myers. 12p. Free. 590-7199.

•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.

•Back Yard Bash: Parents & children compete in backyard games, live music, food trucks. Fundraiser. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 6p. 514-0084

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Fall Gala: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fundraiser. The Ora, 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota. 6p. rsvp. 941-366-1505.

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

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

•Fort Myers Philharmonic: A Soldier’s Tale concert. Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 7:30p. 350-1520.

•George Heers: Jazz concert. Ringling Museum of Art courtyard, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Here Come The Mummies: Funk rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Moonlight & Melodies - Into the Enchanted Forest with Hansel and Gretel: Sarasota Opera concert. Sarasota Opera House courtyard, 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 6:30p. Reserve. 941-328-1300.

•The Neil Diamond Experience: Tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Zach Bartholomew: The Art of the Trio jazz concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

14 SATURDAY November

•’Twas the Night Before: Cirque du Soleil. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1 & 4p. 481-4849.

•A Tale of Two: Americana concert, North of November opens. St. John Church, 3049 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Duke Tumatoe, RB Stone, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Born in the USA: Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota concert w Alex Shillo. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 2p. 941-926-7677.

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

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

•David Foster & Katherine McPhee: Pop concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.

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

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

•Fort Myers Philharmonic: A Soldier’s Tale concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 350-1520.

•Given to Fly: Pearl Jam tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Haydn & Mozart: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Ian Maksin - Songs of the Vegabond Cello: Concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Key Chorale: Radiance - A Candlelit choral concert. Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton. 7p. 941-552-8768.

•Madama Butterfly: Gulfshore Opera concert w Naples Philharmonic. Artis-Naples, 58333 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples. 7p. 529-3925.

•Music in the Garden: Band tba. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. 612-327-3835.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•Paisley Craze: 60s tribute concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

•Rockabillaque Florida: Free concert - Shannon & The Clams, Les Green & The Swayzees, Royal Crown Revue, Deke Dickseron & The Whippersnappers, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, CM Wolf & The Backbones, The Centuries, Skinny McGee & The Handshakes, more; car & motorcycle show, food trucks. Seminole Casino Hotel Zig Zag Lounge, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 6-11p. Free. 800-218-0007.

•Show Troupe Cabaret: Fundraiser. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•The New Voice of the Great American Songbook: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30p. 941-218-0658.

•The Wandering Hours & Morgan Blake: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Voices of Naples: Generations of Songs concert w Ava Maria University choral groups. First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th St S, Naples. 4p. 455-2582.

15 SUNDAY November

•A Tale of Two: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Beethoven’s Septet: 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.

•Born in the USA: Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota concert w Alex Shillo. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 2p. 941-926-7677.

•Bryan Callen: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.

•Dare to Dream Jr: Theatre. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.

•Naples Big Band: Outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.

•Readers Theatre: Odds, Ends & Other Stories. One-act play reading. The Naples Players. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•Sam Morrow: Country rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Sam Robbins: Americana concert, Bill Saltzman opens. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.

•Sarasota Orchestra: In the Mix concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.

•SixtiesMania: Tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3p. 941-218-0658.

16 MONDAY November

•Born in the USA: Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota concert w Alex Shillo. Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St W, Bradenton. 6:30p. 941-926-7677.

•David Foster & Katherine McPhee: Pop Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

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

•Guided Birding Walk: Fall migration. CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 8-11a. register. 657-2253.

17 TUESDAY November

•A Magical Cirque Christmas: Circus. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

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

•Beethoven’s Septet: Naples Philharmonic members concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Harry Cassano: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 693-7111.

•St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble: Classical concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

18 WEDNESDAY November

•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.

•Dueling Pianos: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 333-1933.

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

•Guided Walk: CREW Marsh Trails, 4680 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 9-11:30a. register. 657-2253.

•The Will Johns Band: Blues concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-485-7136.

•Uptown - A Celebration of Motown & Soul: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

19 THURSDAY November

•Always Olivia: Oliva Newton-John tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind DiamondHead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd & Estero Island Beach Club, 1840 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 454-7500.

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

•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.

•Cocktails at the Cottage: Exhibition preview fundriser. Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 6p. 941-366-5731.

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

•Floyd Nation: Pink Floyd Tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Over the Moon concert. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 288-2535.

•Grand Piano Series - Narrative Musicales: The Nutcracker Origins w Konstantin Soukhovetski. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 4p. 597-1900.

•Irish Jam Night: Irish music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers.6-9p. Free. 603-6535.

•Lecture: Buffalo Toger - From Dugouts to Airboats. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•Solomon Eichner & Amit Peled: Classical concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.

•Zach Bartholomew: John Coltrane Centennial Celebration jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

20 FRIDAY November

•A Bublé Christmas: Paul Todd Jr & Friends concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.

•Corey Kent: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

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

•Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Lindsey Sterling: The Snow waltz concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.

•My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, I’m in Therapy: Steve Soloman comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Josefowicz & Rachmaninoff. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Pottery Sale: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 10a-5p. Free. 590-7199.

•Shelly Belly: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.

•Strauss and Surprises!: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

•Sunset Concert: Hermitage Artist Retreat concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 5:30p. register. 941-366-5731.

•The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show: Edwards Twins concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

21 SATURDAY November

•90s Hip-Hop on Strings: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 277-1700.

•A Lee Edwards: Americana concert, Bob Williams opens. St. John Church, 3049 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Contest 10a-3p, award ceremony 4p. Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind DiamondHead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd & Estero Island Beach Club, 1840 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Gabe Sillman, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.

•Bling Thing Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 10a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.

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

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Intermezzo Memorial Concert. Ft Myers United Church, 8210 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 3p. 288-2535.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Speaker. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Bvld, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.

•Mark Evans: Comedy. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.

•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Josefowicz & Rachmaninoff. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.

•Nilson Matta & Brazilian Voyage: Jazz concert. The Venue@LEC, 3650 17th St, Sarasota. p. 941-260-9951.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•Reggae Rhythm & Flow: Nostalgia concert. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 252-4386.

•Shelly Belly: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.

•Strauss and Surprises!: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30 & 7:30p. 941-218-0658.

•The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show: Edwards Twins concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

22 SUNDAY November

•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Award ceremony 4:30p. Beach behind DiamondHead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd & Estero Island Beach Club, 1840 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon: John Denver tribute concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7p. 941-218-0658.

•Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Joyful & Triumphant: FGCU Choirs & Symphony Orchestra concert. Moorings Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

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

•The Barker Project: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

23 MONDAY November

•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Sand sculpture viewing. Beach behind DiamondHead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd & Estero Island Beach Club, 1840 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.

24 TUESDAY November

•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 3 hr walk. 5p. register. 530-5972.

25 WEDNESDAY November

•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.

•Harry Cassano: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 693-7111.

•RC Smith: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

26 THURSDAY November

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

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

27 FRIDAY November

•A Magical Motown Christmas: Holiday concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Eric D’Alessandro: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.

•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

28 SATURDAY November

•Ariella & Nicolaas: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 262-6517.

•Classic Car Fest: Live music, food trucks, kids activities, museum tours. Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser. Cultural Park, behind Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-1p. Free. 772-7037.

•Eric D’Allessando: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.

•Florida Philharmonic: Broadway to a Galaxy Far Far Away concert. Sunseeker Resort, 5500 Sunseeker Way, Charlotte Harbor. 7p. 941-529-6094.

•Home for the Holidays: All-4-One, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard, Lindsey Webster concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 7p. 314-3723.

•Open Studios & Galleries: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 249-1977.

•The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

29 SUNDAY November

•AJ Croce - Croce Plays Croce: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Eric D’Allesandro: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.

•Key Chorale: Nowell Nowell holiday concert w Sarasota Ballet. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.

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

30 MONDAY November

•Len Pierro: Jazz concert - Music of Stan Getzs & Sonny Rollins Jazz Club of Sarasota, John Court Cabaret, 1265 1 t St, Sarasota. 8p. 941-260-9951.

ONGOING

theater

•9 to 5 - The Musical: Oct 9-Nov 14. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Ahoy-Hoy: Oct 30-Nov 29. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.

•Arsenic & Old Lace: Nov 13-15. Royal Palm Players. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•August - Osage County: Nov 20-Dec 13. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Bell, Book and Candle: Oct 14-Nov 1. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941-475-6756.

•Blood Relations: Oct 9-Nov 1. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Cabaret: Oct 8-11. FGCU Theatre w TheatrZone. TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.

•Cabaret: Oct 8-11. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Chameleüns: Oct 2-4. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Nov 20-Dec 22. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.

•Cirque du: Soleil - ‘Twas the Night Before: Nov 13 & 14. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Come From Away: Nov 18-Dec 20. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Dear Evan Hansen: Oct 2-11. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Dear Jack, Dear Louise: Nov 20-29. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Deck the Halls: Nov 28-Dec 24. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•Dracula: Oct 3-25. Sarasota Players. Players Studio Black Box, 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.

•Election Day: Oct 2-18. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•Forever Everly: Thru Oct 25. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Four Old Broads: Thru Oct 11. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Freaky Friday: Oct 30-Nov 22. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Hadestown - Teen Edition: Oct 9-18. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.

•Hamilton: Nov 24-29. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Hansel and Gretel: Oct 30-Nov 1. Sarasota Opera. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.

•Healing Voices: Oct 18. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Nov 20-Dec 30. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Kaddish for the Barrio: Oct 7-11. Sarasota Jewish Theatre. Sarasota Players, 3501 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-365-2494.

•Kimberly Akimbo: Nov 18-Jan 3. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•Legacy: Thru Oct 18. Florida Studio Theatre. Goldstein Cabaret, 1239 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•Mean Girls: Oct 2-17. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd, #135, Cape Coral. 323-5533.

•Murder on My Mind: Thru Nov 15, 2026. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•North Pole Noir: Nov 18-Dec 24, 2026. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Over the River & Through the Woods: Oct 7-25. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Packing Up Polly: Nov 5-22. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Pinocchio: Thru Oct 18. Florida Studio Theatre Children’s Theatre. Keating Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

•Radium Girls: Oct 16-25. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Readers Theater - Odds, Ends & Other Stories: Nov 15. Play reading. The Naples Players’ Readers Theatre. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2p. 263-7990.

•Rocket Man: Oct 21-Nov 22. The Naples Players. Price Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Rootabaga Country: Nov 7 & 8. Sarasota Youth Opera. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.

•School House Rock Live!: Oct 20-Nov 13, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•Singin’ in the Rain: Nov 18-Jan 2. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.

•Sophisticated Ladies: Oct 14-Nov 22. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.

•The Addams Family Musical Jr: Oct 31-Nov 8. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Glass Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Four Old Broads Christmas Extravaganza: Nov 19-Dec 13. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.

•The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical: Nov 26-Dec 30. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•The Nerd: Oct 20-Nov 15. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.

•The Pillowman: Oct 8-25. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•The Rivals: Nov 12-29. Theatre Conspiracy. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•The Shark is Broken: Oct 16-Nov 14. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.

•The Star-Spangled Girl: Oct 20-Nov 8. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•The World Goes ‘Round: Oct 23-Nov 22. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.

•Wait Until Dark: Nov 24-Dec 13. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

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— Oct 2-31: Passage; Nov 6-28: That’s Absurd; Members Gallery— Oct 2-31: Marian Fuller; Nov 6-28: Nude Works. Foulds Theater Gallery— Oct 2-31: Time No Time; Nov 6-28: Zan Lombardo. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.; Nov 6-28:

•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. Oct 8-Nov 14: Strange Weather, Karina Yanes, St Pete Ceramics, Jorge Blanco. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 12-5p. 941-365-2032.

•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. Open studios Nov Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 646-358-2531.

•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round— thru Oct 29: Seasons of Color. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.

•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Main Gallery: Thru Oct 31: Alchemy & Magic. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.

•Arts for ACT Gallery: Oct 2-Nov 2: All Hallows Eve; Nov 6-30: SWFL Craft Guild; Dec 4-28: Stacey Roush. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.

•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. SEP-MAY Thu-Sun 1-5p. JUN-AUG Closed. 863-843-2929

•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Oct 4: Student Photography Institute; thru Nov 1: Stories in Glass & Ceramics; thru Jan 3: Linling Lu; Oct 17-Feb 14: The Surrealist International; Oct 17-Jun 27: Florida Contemporary; thru Jul: Louise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest; thru Aug: From Conservation to Sustainability. Ongoing: There & Here, 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 Nov 8: Currents; thru Feb 7: Colors & Shapes; Oct 23-Jan 17: Architecture of Human Ties; Oct 23-Jan 17: Marie-Chloe Duval; Nov 13-Dec 13: Naturally Connected. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313. Closed for renovations.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex: FSW State College, bldg. J-118, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Dec 5: Klaus Nomi & Kenny Scharf - Time Splat!. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 489-9313.

•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Main Gallery— Oct 2-29: The Witching Hour; Nov 6-Dec 17: Places I Remember. Side Gallery– Oct 2-Nov 19: Artists Among Us; Nov 24-Dec 17: Merry & Bright Art Market. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Oct 8-29: Wish You Were Here; Nov 5-26: Art & Emotion. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a. Closed Aug. 772-5657.

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Thru 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. Miromar outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd, #88, Estero. Oct 6-31: SWFL Fine Craft Guild; Nov 3-Dec 5: Arts of the Inland. Receptions 1st Wed 5-7p. Mon-Thu 10a-7p, Fri & Sat 10a-8p, Sun 11a-6p. 949-3073.

•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coastland Center, 1758 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Oct 1-31: ArteViva!; Nov 3-29: Naples Art District. 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: Oct 2-Nov1 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.

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

•Eydel Fine Arts Gallery: 800 5th Ave S, #101, Naples. Mon & Wed-Sat 11a-5p, Tue 12-4p, Sun 12-5p. 821-9459.

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

•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p. 390-2100.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–Oct 9-Nov 5: Reflections in Clay; Nov 20-Dec 4: Senior Projects. Gallery 101: Oct 9-30: Road Trip; Nov 12-Jan 21: By Feel - Works from Drawing Workshop. Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall— thru Oct 31: The Trees Know; Nov 13-Oct 30, 2027: Depth Perception. TheatreLab— Nov 18-20: Design Senior Showcase. Arts Complex Lobby— thru Jul 2027: Between Creation & Concrete. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 30: Snapshots of Innovation - The Legacy of Kodak. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 590-7199.

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

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Cypress Square, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Dec 7: Happy Accidents. 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.

•Gulf Coast Gallery: Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. Mon-Sat 11a-4p. 510-8712.

•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Thru Oct 4: Cape Coral Mariner High School Art Club; Oct 5-Nov 1: Rachel Holmes, Sharon Tondreau; Nov 2-Dec 29: Kathy Fitzgerald, Allen Kamrad. 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. OCT-MAY Mon-Sat 11a-4p; JUN-SEP by appt. 261-2637.

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 11a-5p, Thu 11a-8p, Sun 12-4p. 395-0027.

•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 263-6640.

•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.

•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Nov Thu & Sat 1-5p and 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—Oct 5-Nov 24: Life Beneath the Ruins. La Petite Galerie—Oct 5-27: Randy Keenan; Nov 2-Dec 1: Vera Ripley. 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 11a-4p. NOV-APR Thu & Sat 11a-4p. 249-1977.

•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Oct 10-Jan 24: Rembrandt - Masterpieces in Black & White. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.

•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. Thru May 1: Transformation. By appt. 821-1061.

•North Fort Myers Art Association: Meets 4th Fri of month 2-4p. Exhibition— Oct 13-Jan 5: Sunrise Sunset. Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 257-8985.

•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. Nov 7-Apr: Elevate. Sat 10a-1p. 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 Center, 2362 Bradenton Rd)— thru Oct 9: 7 Sorrows; Oct 26-Dec 11: Illuminations - Rob Tarbell. Selby Gallery (Keating Center, 2700 N Tamiami Tr)— Oct 12-30: Illest of Ill - Out of This World; Nov 16-Dec 7: Portraits of Courage. Smith Gallery (Thompson Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd)— Oct-Jun: Best of Ringling. Stulberg Gallery (1188 Dr MLK Jr Way)— thru Oct 2: Faculty show; Nov 13-Dec 11: Ligature XVII. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, 2700 Bradenton Rd)— thru Dec 11: Nancy Hartman - Dancing Fancies. Gallery days & hours vary. 941-359-7563.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Nov 1: 17th Century Dutch Paintings; thru Nov 15: Andrea Carlson; thru Jan 3: Canvas City - Materials of the Tented Circus; thru Jan 3: The Art of Care - Conservation at The Ringling; thru Apr 4: Yoshid Fujio - Secret Gardens; thru Jul 25: Skyway; thru Jan 9, 2028: As Earth is to Sky; Oct 17-May 9: Aquisistions in Photography 2020-2025; ongoing: Ancient Art from Cyprus & the Mediterranean. 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. Monthly meetings at Sanibel Library. 322-8593.

•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Oct 25: Prints of Sol LeWitt, Oct 18-Apr 4: Chie Fueki - Painting the Floating World; Oct 18-Apr 4: Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder; Oct 18-Apr 4: Eszter Sziksz; Nov 15-Apr 25: Precession Through Glass. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-309-4300.

•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. 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. Grand Atrium Gallery— Oct 2-15: Dark Art; Nov 6-24: Sandman’s Wake. Capital Gallery— Oct 2-22: Cervine - Out of Darkness; Nov 6-24: Creatine is a Form of Rebellion. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.

•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Oct 9-Nov 14: Bedroom Communities; Nov 20-Dec 19: Inheritance of Place;. 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.

•SWFL Fine Crafts Guild: Oct: tba (COCO Art Gallery, Estero); Nov 4-29: Artful Imaginings (Arts for ACT Gallery, Ft Myers).

•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Oct 16-18: Art from the Attic. Daily 10a-6p. 579-0659.

•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Oct 16: New Perspectives II - Shell Point employees; Thru Oct 16: Poster Power - 5 Years of Tribby Exhibition Designs; Nov 6-Dec 31: High Five! - Celebrating Tribby’s First 5 Years; Nov 6-Dec 31: Relections; Nov 6-Dec 31: Poets & Painters. 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 Oct 8: I Am Humanity; Oct 16-Nov 5: Fall Members Show; Nov 13-Dec 3: Funky Fresh. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. 941-485-7136.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Thru Oct 1: Elsewhere Exploring; Oct 7-Nov 5: Are You Afraid of the Dark; Oct 7-Nov 5: Visual Arts Center Student show, Nov 24-Jan 7: Art for Everyone under $200; Nov 24-Jan 7: Holiday Hall. 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. American Indigenous Arts Celebration: Nov 6 & 7. 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 10a-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-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. Haunted walks: Oct 9-31 Fri-Sun 7:30-10:30p. 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.

•Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center: Alligator Creek preserve, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, 10941 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Programs, lectures, hikes, butterfly garden sanctuary, Mon-Fri 8a-4p. 941-575-5435.

•Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center: Cedar Point, Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Rd, Englewood. Guided walks, lectures, kayaking. Mon-Sat 8a-4p. 941-475-0769.

•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Ongoing: Viva Mexico!. Thu-Tue 10a-4:30p & Wed 10a-1p. 514-0084.

•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Nov 21-Jan 9: A Cottage Christmas. 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. Oct 27-Mar 31: Cypress - Mac Stone Photographs. Guided boardwalk tours DEC-MAR 10-11:30a, register. 8a-1p. 348-9151.

•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks & hospital tours, presentations 11a daily. Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.

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

•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Oct 20-22: Art in the Wild. 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. Thru Dec 6: The Birds of SWF. Ongoing exhibits: Rebirth & Renewal; Dec 12-Feb 6: Americans. 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. Holiday Nights Celebration: thru Jan 4, 5:30-9p. 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: Self-Documented - Community Memory & Lived Experience.; Oct 27-Feb 27: A History of Screwworms and the Florida Cattle Industry. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-2611.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Nov 1: Underwater World; Nov 10-Mar 14: Thrift Style. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Oct 10-Dec 6: The Orchid Show – Christian Sampson; 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.

•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Nov 21-Aug 29: New Feet Within My Garden Go - The Poetry of Emily Dickinson. Oct 1-31: Lights at Spooky Point - entry 6:30 & 7:45. 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); Oct 20-Feb 6: Airboats in the Everglades. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions—Thru Jul 12: Blooming at Work; Jul 11-Oct 25: Stories of Air & Soil. Nov 27-Dec 23, Dec 26-30, Jan 1-3: Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden 6-10p. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Dec 23: The Untold Stories of the Mexican Railroad Braceros of World War II. 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.

•Palma Sola Botanical Park: 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton. Daily 8am-dusk. Free. 941-761-2866.

•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.

•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. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. 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. Oct 23: Boo-tanical Evening. 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. Exhibit— thru Dec 5: Sky. 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. Oct 10-31: Scarecrows in the Park fall festival. 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 Wed 10:30a; sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset; seashell walk 1st Fri 10:30a; wildlife hikes Nov 1st Sat 10:; beach & estuary walk 3rd Fri 10:. 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.

•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.

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

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

•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200

•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.

•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.

•Oscar Scherer State Park: 1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.

•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.

•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.

•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center. 8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.

•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.

•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.

•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks daily 9:30a. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.

•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.

•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn-9:15p. Free. 478-6998.

•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.

•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.

libraries

•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.

•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 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.

•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.

•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.

•Jazz Club of Sarasota: Jazz Club of Sarasota, John Court Cabaret, 1265 1 t St, Sarasota. 8p. Jazz concerts selected nites. 941-260-9951.

•Mango Rita’s Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Live music Mon-Sat nites. 466-8326.

•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.

•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. 217-0919.

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 3rd Thu: Irish Jam Night; live music Sat 2-5p & select nites. Free. 603-6535.

•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.

•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.

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