Friday, April 5th
Mike Archer at near The Llama’s House, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
Krush Party Band at Friday Night Concert at Restaurant Piazza, Miromar 6-8p Fri
DEB & THE DYNAMICS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Simply Fi at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Swing into Spring Sidewalk Sale at The Center Bar at the Promenade
at Bonita Bay 10a-8p Fri
Friday Night at The Beer Bar at Seed to Table, Naples 4:30p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
HIP: Happy Hour Party at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 3:55p Fri
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 7-10p Fri
Brad Allison Band at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Jake Hair Band at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
The Kings of Swing and Comedy from The Rat Pack ft. Dean Martin!
Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis JR! at The Stage Bonita Springs, Naples Fri
DONNACHA at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Fri
Matt Chadwick & Mike Blasucci at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 5-8p Fri
Tom Cotter at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Andy Huggins at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Conjunto Agua Azul at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8-12mn Fri
Johnny Orr at Z-s Music Kitchen 7-10p Fri
Wendell Ray at Legends Golf & Country Club (Private) 5:30p Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and LisaDance, Naples 6:30p Fri
Americana Band – The Blue Dogs at Hinman Auditorium in the Performing
Arts Center at Arts Bonita 7:30p Fri
Kevin James at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 7p Fri
Take the family out to the grass field next to The Poker Room on Old 41 Road for the Bonita Springs Food Truck Rally & Music Festival, a three-day celebration with live music acts from a variety of genres, food truck favorites and an artisan market. Friday through Sunday.
Spinning Garden – Pinwheels at the Pier takes place from 8 a.m.-noon at Naples Pier, 12th Ave. S., Naples. This free family-friendly public art display features a spectacular garden of more than 4,000 shimmering metallic blue and silver pinwheels. It’s planted each April by Collier CAC, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County in observance of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CAC staff wearing “ask me” T-shirts answer questions about the work of Collier CAC. www.caccollier.org.
Flower Show – Naples Flower Show & Garden Market takes place Friday and Saturday at Naples Botanical Garden. One of the largest annual juried flower shows in Florida. See floral designs, botanical arts, tropical plants, educational displays, floral photo ops, and demonstrations, plus shopping from vendors. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. www.naplesgarden.org or 239-643-7275.
First Friday – The Legends Concert Series continues with Def Leppard & Queen tribute bands performing on the East Lawn at Paradise Coast Sports Complex from 6-9:30 p.m. BYO seating. Tickets are $40 or $125 VIP. Free parking. First responders, active duty and veterans get one free general admission ticket. 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. www.legendsconcertseries.com/legends-concerts-naples-florida-concerts-naples-fl.
Kevin James returns to Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers with his Owls Don’t Walk tour on April 5, 2024 ( 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM )!
Saturday, April 6th
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
Weir the Music Duo at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Bill Hammond at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
The Robert Holifield Experience at near Kay Jewelers,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
RADIO ROAD at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
One Night Stand at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Gypsy Blue at The Beer Bar at Seed to Table 4-7p Sat
Wild Things at Seed to Table 10p-2a 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
Tombstone Chevy at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p sat
Red Hannah at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
The Elton John, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel Tribute Show
at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat
Jake Mongin Trio at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Tom Cotter at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Taylor Mason at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sat
Ms. Pat at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sat-Sun
Jeff Lyons at MUSIC UNDER THE BANYAN, Mercato 6-9p Sat
Flatland Cavalry w/ Opening Artist John Hollier at The Ranch Concert Hall
Fort Myers 7p-12mn Sat
Z’s Concert Series Havana Night! at Z-s Music Kitchen 7p-10p Sat
Wendell Ray at Naples Reserve (Private) 6p Sat
Blues Man – The Billy Price Band at Performing Arts Center at Arts Bonita 7:30p Sat
Classic Rock – REO Speedwagon at Hertz Arena 7:30p Sat
Bonita Springs International Food Truck Rally & Music Festival at
Old 41 and Bonita Springs Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 11a Sat
INDIA FEST 2024 at Fort Myers’ Caloosa Sound Amphitheater 11a-5p Sat
Art in the Park at Fleischmann Park 10a-4p Sat
Festival of Grilled Cheese at Downtown Fort Myers Sat-Sun
Bargains, Bargains! – St. Vincent dePaul holds a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m.-noon. Household items, furniture, linens, clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, books and toys. No pets. Rain date: April 13. 25200 Airport Road at Taylor Road, Punta Gorda. Credit cards accepted. 941-575-0767 or www.svdppg.org.
Art Show – Art in the Park takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Fleischmann Park. This annual show, a Naples tradition since 1957, is hosted by the Naples Art Institute. 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. www.naplesart.org/artin the-park .
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.
Runners take their mark at North Collier Regional Park for the Naples Paradise Coast Half Marathon & 5K. This scenic course takes early birds—both races start at 6:30 a.m.—on a winding path through the park with hydration stations set up roughly every two miles. All participants receive a swag bag with a shirt, finish medal and snacks.
The Guess Who Returns to Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers on April 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM!
Sunday, April 7th
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
David Lynn at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Denny at near Saks OFF 5th, Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Manny Touron at between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1p Sun
AURA at The Center Bar, Bonita Bay Promenade 5p-8p Sun
Country Jam 2024 at Seed to Table 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
Blues & Brews – Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers at Jack’s Seafood,
Naples 1p Sun
Karaoke at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sun
25% OFF EVERYTHING at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sun
DONNACHA at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Sun
Ms. Pat Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sat-Sun
Karin James Band at Z-s Music Kitchen 5-8p Sun
Wendell Ray at La Ola Surfside Grill – Beach Location 6p Sun
Big Band – The Gulf Coast Big Band at Cambier Park Bandshell 2p Sun
Bonita Springs International Food Truck Rally & Music Festival at 28001
Old 41 Road Bonita Springs, FL 11a Sun
Festival of Grilled Cheese at Downtown Fort Myers Sat-Sun
Free Admission – Wonder Gardens celebrates “Bonita Springs Free Days” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Your proof of residency or an ID with a Bonita Springs address gets you free admission. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-992-2591 or www.wondergardens.org.
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.
Car Show – Cool Cruisers of SWFL hosts a Car Show from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today and April 21 near WINK Playland lakeside at Miromar Outlets. The show includes an array of exotic and custom cars. The featured car: 1932 Ford pickup. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Bluegrass Fest – The third annual Southland Bluegrass and Wilderness Festival starts at noon at the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. The free festival features both outdoor concerts and shows in the Zag Lounge. Performances by Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Grascals, and Alligator Alley & Florida Bluegrass Express. Zig Zag Lounge hosts performances by Wandering Hours and Swinging Bridge the night before the festival. Abby The Spoon Lady performs after the festival Saturday. Free. BYO chairs and blankets. No coolers or pets. 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
It’s opening weekend for Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop at The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples. This special exhibit demonstrates the breadth of Andy Warhol’s influence as a central figure of the Pop Art movement, featuring pieces from more than 20 years of work. Printmaking was a crucial part of his art, and the exhibit features some of the artist’s most rare prints. Keep an eye out for Warhol’s Vesuvius series, created two years before his death.
Great Ladies of Jazz – Presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall | Prepare to be mesmerized by the soulful voices and unparalleled talent of the great ladies of jazz. From Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday, from Sarah Vaughan to Nina Simone, we pay tribute to the iconic women who shaped the jazz genre. Get ready for an evening of unforgettable performances that will leave you in awe ( Sunday, Apr 7 at 7:00 PM )!