Friday, September 6th
Christine Bradford at between Skechers & Saks OFF 5th,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
AVIA at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Fri
Fireball Friday at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 3-11p Fri
Josh Rowand Duo at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 4:30p Fri
Flashback Fridays at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Mix & Mingle Happy Hour at Food & Thought 2 4-6p Fri
High Tide at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Jake Hair Band at Whiskey Park Naples 8p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6-10p Fri
Nick Griffin at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Open Mic Night at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri
Desi Banks at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Rhythm Kings Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7-10p Fri
Sway Friday x DJ Sway J at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Fri
Art Walk – The Fort Myers River District Art Walk runs from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 6, featuring local vendors, crafters and artists demonstrating and selling their unique works of art in various mediums. First Street, Fort Myers. 239-313-5129 or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Explore local flora and fauna alongside the Friends of Lovers Key as a park ranger guides you through the beaches and estuary shorelines of Lovers Key, starting at 10 a.m. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot soon.
After exploring Lovers Key, head down the road for the Fort Myers Beach Market in Times Square, starting at 9 a.m. Peruse offerings like local produce, honey and gourmet foods from local artisans in the center of the island.
Sizzle Dining Starts in SWFL – Discover the best of Southwest Florida Restaurants while making a meaningful impact with Sizzle Dining! From September 5th to 25th, enjoy an exclusive dining experience (lunch and dinner) at some of the hottest restaurants in town and support a great cause – Blessings in a Backpack.
Saturday, September 7th
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
Brad Shores at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, Miromar Outlets Naples4-7p Sat
Dave Byron at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Ron Stanley at near Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
BACKLASH at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
Seltzer Saturday at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 3-11p Sat
Ed Ziehm at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Gypsy Blue at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Sat
Big City Saturdays at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Sat
Vern Daysel & the Burning Breeze at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 6p Sat
College Football at Whiskey Park, Naples Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Good Intentions at Whiskey Park Naples 8p Sat
Carmen Tomassetti at The London Club Naples 6-10p Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Nick Griffin at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Desi Banks at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Saturdays w/ DJ Bigg John at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sat
Unfinished Business at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat
Siggno at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8p Sat
DJ Bobby at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Waterlily Weekend – Naples Botanical Garden presents its diverse collection of waterlilies through this two-day festival from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 7 & 8. Enjoy a weekend of activities, walk through aquatic gardens and meet and greets. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 239-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
Jazz Concert – The Jazzmasters perform at The Norris Center from 1-3 p.m. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. 755 8th Ave South, Naples. 239-213-3058 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community-center
Chamber Concert – The 2024/2025 Nisita Concert Series at FGCU’s Bower School of Music kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 with the highly acclaimed Astralis Chamber Ensemble. Tickets are $15 for the public and $7 for students. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S, Fort Myers. 239-745-4268 or www.fgcu.edu/concerts/.
Brighten your weekend with Babcock Ranch’s Color Run 2024 in Punta Gorda. Gear up for this vibrant event where runners, joggers and walkers pass through clouds of color! Held in partnership with the American Cancer Society, this event kicks off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ( 8 am Saturday, September 7 )
Grab a friend or significant other for a cooking class at Kitchen Social. This weekend, learn to make bourbon-infused ribeye and three other delectable courses at their Naples location. This hands-on cooking class covers tips and tricks from a professional chef, and students leave with leftovers and the recipes to make it again! Or check out the Cooking Classes at Sur La Table in North Naples for date night or to learn some knife wielding skills.
Sunday, September 8th
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
Dave Lynn at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Denny at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Tommie Dee & D at near Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1p Sun
MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Sunday Funday at Seed to Table, Naples 8a-5p Sun
Wellness Market at Food & Thought 2 5-9p Sun
Sunday night Karaoke with Steve! at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9:30p Sun
NFL FOOTBALL at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1p Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park Naples 11-2p Sun
NFL Sunday Ticket at Whiskey Park Naples Sun
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Sun
25% OFF EVERYTHING at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sun
Desi Banks at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Sunday Funday DJ Tanke x DJ Rony at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 8p Sun
Italian Farmers Market – The Naples Italian American Foundation hosts an Italian Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday. Experience Italian culture, and purchase homemade goods and local produce. 7035 Airport Pulling Road, Naples. 239-597-5210 or www.niafoundation.org.
Looking for a thrifted treasure to add to your collection? Pop over to Bonita Springs’ Hopsized Brewing for their SWFL Small Business Warehouse Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to score major deals on clothing, jewelry and more.
Pack your beach bag for a day cruise to one of the region’s island getaways: Cabbage Key. Board one of King Fisher Fleet’s vessels and let their crew transport you to the island while diving into the surrounding waterway’s history. This true Southwest Florida experience is a must for all visitors and residents.
Experience a weekend full of waterlily wonders at Naples Botanical Garden. Visit this Naples gem, bursting with enchanting waterlilies, thrilling demonstrations, family fun, specialty paid tours and enlightening talks from Garden experts on September 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.