Friday, March 8th
Mark Aulick at near The Llama’s House, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
Jacobs Ladder at Friday Night Concert at Restaurant Piazza, Miromar 6-8p Fri
THE DAZZLING DELRAYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples Fri
Simply Fi at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Mark Dupree at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 1-5p Fri
SWFL Inc. Community Expo 2024 at The Center Bar at the Promenade
at Bonita Bay 1-5p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Friday Night at The Beer Bar at Seed to Table, Naples 4:30p Fri
HIP: Happy Hour Party at Food & Thought 2, Naples 3:55p Fri
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2, Naples 7-10p Fri
Smack Daddy at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
13 South at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
The Ultimate Cars Touch & Go Tribute Show Band ft. their greatest hits!
at The Stage Bonita Springs, Naples Fri
JD INGALLS at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Fri
Jake Mongin Trio at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
Stu Shelton Trio at The London Club Naples 5-8p Fri
Gemini at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Donnell Rawlings at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
CRAIG MORGAN WITH OPENING ACT: THE REEVES BROTHERS at
The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7-12mn Sun
Wendell Ray at The Club at The Strand (Private) 6-9p Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and LisaDance, Naples 6:30a Fri
The Beach Boys return to Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers on March 8, 2024! Friday, Mar 8 at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM!
Floyd Nation performs at Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers on March 9, 2024! Saturday 8pm
Comedy Night – Mark Evans performs at 5 p.m. at the Marco Island Arts Center Theatre. An Atlanta native, Evans has spent his entire life in the South but he’s not a “Southern Comic.” His “Southern, Not Stupid!” show is a definite hit. $25. 1010 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island. www.marcoislandart.org or 239-394-4221.
Songbird on Stage – Lauren Fox sings the music of Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell at 6 and 8:30 p.m. in Daniels Pavilion at Artis—Naples. The acclaimed singer is accompanied by Jon Weber, piano, Peter Calo, guitar, and Jamie Mohamdein, bass. $65. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239- 597-1900 or artisnaples.org.
The Zig Zag – N Fusion performs from 8 p.m.-midnight today and Saturday at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
Southwest Florida singer-songwriter Hunter McDaniel performs for this week’s Bella Vista Live Music Series at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. The versatile musician, who plays piano and guitar, performs selections from a variety of genres, specializing in folk, R&B, and pop music. ( Friday, March 8 · 6:30 – 9:30pm )
Get a jump start on this year’s St. Patrick’s celebration with Millennial Brewing Company’s St. Patrick’s Fest this weekend. Sip on Millennial’s Irish brews and themed cocktails and indulge in bites like corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, and shepherd’s pie. The Rowdy Bards provide Friday’s live music, and golf activities, archery and axe-throwing continue throughout the festival. ( March 8, 5pm – March 10, 6pm )
Saturday, March 9th
Regarding the Farmer’s Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Third Street South Farmer’s Market – Naples, Florida 7:30 am Sat
Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30a Sat
Bonita Springs Farmers Market, Promenade at Bonita Bay (January-May) 8am Sat
Cape Coral Farmer’s Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat
East Fork Creek Farm Market – · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Farmers Market and Craft Show. University Village Shops · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Farmer’s Market in Ave Maria Town Center! Ave Maria 9am Sat
Bonita Springs Farmers Market at The Center Bar,
Promenade, Bonita Bay 12a-11p Sat
Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat
Kari Melissa & Dante at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Dave Byron at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Robert Holifield at near The Llama’s House, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Josh Kaltner at near Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
RADIO ROAD at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
Josh Rowand and The Pitbull of Blues at The Center Bar, Promenade,
Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Gypsy Blue at The Beer Bar at Seed to Table 4-7p Sat
Basel: Spring Edition at Seed to Table 7p-12a Sat
Rise & Shine Saturday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 11a-2p Sat
Dancing Under the Stars at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 7-10p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 6p Sat
Smack Daddy at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sat
Dueling Pianos at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
Fabulous Journey Tribute Band ft. their greatest hits!
at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Decyo McDuffie at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat
Jake Mongin at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Gemini at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Donnell Rawlings at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Taylor Tones at MUSIC UNDER THE BANYAN, Mercato, Naples 6-8p Sat
LA MAQUINARIA NORTENA at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8-12mn Sat
Wendell Ray at Lighthouse Bay (Private) 6-9p Sat
Dog Run: The 18th annual Run for the Paws at Paradise Coast Sports
Complex 8am Sat
Fly, Fly, Butterfly – The Butterfly Spring Fest at Conner Park,
North Collier Regional Park and Sugden Regional Park 9a-12nn
Baker Park 5K | 6th Annual Race at Baker Park, Naples 7:30a Sat
Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival at Fort Myers Beach Sat-Sun
Bonita Fest 2024 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs 11a-4p Sat
Marco Island National Fine Art Show at Veteran’s Community Park on
Marco Island 10a-5p Sat
DJ Bernie B at Johnny and LisaDance, Naples 6:30p Sat
History Talk – The Estero Historical Society presents a lecture by local historian Jacob Winge at 9:30 a.m. at Marketplace Title. Winge speaks about “Florida Cults & Communes.” $10 EHS members; $15 non-members, includes a continental breakfast. 10600 Chevrolet Way, Suite 103, Estero. Advance registration required at esterohistoricalsociety.com or 239-272-1911.
Dig It! – The Southwest Florida Archaeological Society offers a “Calusa Walk” at 9:45 a.m. in Bonita Springs. The mile-long, two hour tour is led by Arron Thomas of Calusa Ghost Tours and Charlie Strader of the SWFL Archaeological Society and is part of Florida’s Archaeology Month and Calusa Coast 2024 events. Discussions feature Southwest Florida’s Native American history dating back over 8,000 years and first European contacts in our state. Meet at the Liles Hotel in Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. $20 in advance; $25 the day of the tour. 239-992-6133, swflarchaeology.org or email [email protected].
Art Show – Marco Island Fine Art Show takes place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday in Veterans Memorial Park. The Marco Island Center for the Arts hosts a juried show which features about 200 artists in mediums such as ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, metal, wood, mixed media 2D and 3D and photography. 901 Park Ave., Marco Island. Free. 646-369-3704 or https:// www.maurichproductions.com.
Art Show – Naples Artcrafters, an association of artists and craft artisans, sponsors the juried Fine Arts & Craft Show, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cambier Park. The final show of the season is April 13. naplesartcrafters.com/shows.
Vets Group – Gulf Coast Veterans & Friends meets for coffee, doughnuts, fellowship and stories at 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the Fleischmann Park Community Center. Veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam are welcomed. 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. 239-289-6952 or [email protected].
Car Lovers – A weekly Car Cruise-In hosted by the Marco Island Corvette and Muscle Car Club takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in the Marco Island Lutheran Church parking lot. 525 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. www.marcoislandcorvettes.com.
Community Festival – BonitaFest returns for the second year from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Enjoy live music, nosh at the food trucks, sample craft beers, and meet more than 25 local businesses and local non-profits exhibiting in the park. A family play area with a petting zoo and bounce houses is also planned. Free. 27310 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. www.facebook.com/goatsofbonita.
Art and Music – The 12th annual Harbor Arts & Music Festival hosted by Goodland Harbor Civic Association takes place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday at MarGood Harbor Park. The juried fine arts and crafts show features world-class artists and music by top Florida acts including J. Robert Houghtaling. 321 Pear Tree Ave., Goodland. Email [email protected].
Legends on Stage – Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top’s tour, “The Sharp-Dressed Simple Man Tour,” takes the stage at 7 p.m. at Hertz Arena. Tickets start at $54.50. Parking is $30, cashless, plus tax and fees. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. hertzarena.com/.
Trio Performs – The Basham Trio performs live at 7 p.m. at Unity of Naples Spiritual Community. Features Jodie DeSalvo on piano, violinist Glenn Basham, and concert flautist Leelo Basham perform the classics of Bach and Mozart to present day jazz and pop favorites. $35 in advance online or $40 at the door. Attend the Pre-Show Cocktail Hour from 6-7 p.m. for $20. 2000 Unity Way, Naples. www.unitynaples.org/events.
Saturday, March 10th
Koreshan State Park Farmers Market 18731 Three Oaks Pkwy, Fort Myers 8a-1p Sun
Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sun
Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun
Rookery Bay Farmers Market through May 28 8a-1p Sun
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 9-11a Sun/Tues
Bill Hammond at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Gregory Griffith at between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
JOHNNY ROGERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Dogtooth Jam at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun
Blues and Bloody’s Sunday Concert Series at The Center Bar,
Bonita Bay Promenade 12-6p Sun
Band Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 1p-9p Sun
Sunshine Sunday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 11a-2p Sun
Sundown Sunday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 6p-9p Sun
Karaoke at Jack’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Naples 9p Sun
25% OFF EVERYTHING at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sun
The Elton John Tribute Show Band + Barry Manilow and more!
at The Stage Bonita Springs Sun
DONNACHA at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Sun
Donnell Rawlings at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fi-Sun
Eric D’Alessandroat Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
Wendell Ray at La Ola Surfside Grill – Beach Location 6-9p Sun
Broadway Fans – Neil Berg’s “115 Years of Broadway” at Hayes Hall
at Artis— Naples 3-7p Sun
Robb Brooks at Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee 4-8p Sun
Taco Fest Fort Myers at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater 11a-5p Sun
Marco Island National Fine Art Show at Veteran’s Community Park on
Marco Island 10a-5p Sun
Bruce & Karen | Silver Waltz – Workshop at Johnny & LisaDance, Naples 1p-3pSun
Fire & Rain: Folk Anthems of the 70’s | Presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at Barbara B. Mann | Event Starts at 7:00PM! The show is a journey back in time to the memories of a great music era including songs by Jim Croce, James Taylor, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens and many more.
Say “Woof” – Visit Naples Botanical Garden with your four-legged friend during Dogs in the Garden from 9-11 a.m. on Sundays and Tuesdays. Take a dog hike through the lush, fragrant foliage. One dog per person. No retractable leashes. Register at the front desk on your first visit. BYO water bowl. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239-643-7275.
Church in the Park – Celebration Church meets at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the Cambier Park Bandshell. 755 8th Ave S., Naples. 239-207-1704.
Free Concert – The Naples Big Band plans a free performance at 2 p.m. at Mackle Park. A tribute to Duke Ellington. BYO chairs. 1361 Andalusia Terr., Marco Island. 941-313-7532 or www.naplesbigband.com.
Dixieland Tunes – The Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, aka the Blue Shirt Band, performs from 2-4 p.m. at Cambier Park. BYO blankets and chairs. Free. 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. www.naplesjazzsociety.com/.
Other Live Music Links: