Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Friday, February 27th

 

Miromar Outlets

Shore Nuff Band at Friday Night Concert Series 6-8p Fri

Mikes Minute 2-5p Fri

G Pop Jazz 2-5p Fri

Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples

THE COLLABORATION BAND 7p Fri

The Center Bar at The Promenade at Bonita Bay

Well Read hosts Robell Trunk Show 10a-5p Fri

Limited Edition Live 7-10p Fri

The Beer Bar, Naples | Seed to Table, Naples

Live Music Friday 4-7p Fri

Fabulous 80s 8p-2a Fri

Food & Thought 2

Friday Night Fun 6p-9p Fri

Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill

INSITE LIVE 9p Fri

Whiskey Park Naples

Happy Hour 3-6p Fri-Sun

The Stage Bonita Springs

Liverpool Live! The Big Beatles Band Tribute! Fri

Blue Martini, Naples

MARTINI FRIDAY 4-10p Fri

London Club Naples

Danny Sinoff Trio 5-8p Fri

Tessie Hornus 8-11p Fri

Off the Hook Comedy Cafe

Mike Vecchione Fri-Sun

Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers

Tom Cotter Fri-Sat

Stan’s, Goodland FL

Rock Republic 6p-10p Fri

Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 

Biscuit Miller Band 7p Fri

Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL

One Guy One Guitar 3p-6p Fri

The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island

CJ Matthew 6-9p Fri

Snook Inn, Marco Island

Geezers in Paradise 1-5p Fri

The Rockefellers 6-10p Fri

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Fort Myers 

Deb & The Dynamics 7-10p Fri

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral

Soul Circus Cowboys 7-10p Fri

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Estero

The Joe Yeoman Band 6-9p Fri

Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers

Dave Redmon 1-5p Fri

The Gatlins 6-9p Fri

Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers

Scotty Bryan 1-5p Fri

Coral Stone Band 7-10p Fri

Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL

Moonstone Riders 7p Fri

 

Friday After 5 – Garden After-Hours at Naples Botanical Garden at 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, specialty cocktails, and extended evening access to the garden. Garden admission is $27. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 239-643-7275 or naplesgarden.org.

 

Inside Photography – Photography lecture and exhibition at Artis-Naples at 6 p.m. Tony Chirinos discusses teaching high school students to see through the lens, featuring Student Photography Institute works in The Baker Museum. Tickets are $38. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.

 

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour – Live comedy show at Hertz Arena at 7 p.m. Grammy-nominated comedian performs all-new material from his record-breaking arena tour. Tickets start at $41.63. 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com.

 

A Brother’s Revival – Allman Brothers tribute concert at Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Former Allman Brothers bassist David “Rook” Goldflies leads authentic renditions of “Whipping Post,” “Statesboro Blues,” “Jessica.” Tickets start at $52. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

 

Dvořák & Copland – Naples Philharmonic Masterworks concert at Artis-Naples’ Hayes Hall at 7:30 p.m. Conductor Ludovic Morlot leads Ives’ Decoration Day, Dvořák Violin Concerto with Stella Chen, and Copland Symphony No. 3. Tickets are $15-$74. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.


Carmen Tomassetti – Live music at The Club Room at Campiello at 8 p.m. Dynamic entertainer and pianist Carmen Tomassetti brings 30 years of experience with pop, jazz and crowd-pleasing standards to this intimate Third Street South venue. 1177 3rd St. S., Naples. 239-435-1166 or thirdstreetsouth.com.

 

Saturday, February 28th

 

Regarding the Farmers Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.

Farmers Market & Craft Show in Corkscrew Rd. Entrance, Miromar Outlets 9a-1p Sat

Third Street South Farmers Market - Naples, Florida       7:30 am Sat

Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30am Sat

Cape Coral Farmers Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat

East Fork Creek Farm Market - · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat

Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat

Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sat

Bonita Springs Farmer's Market at Promenade at Bonita Bay 8a-12p Sat

Miromar Outlets

Dave Byron 3-6p Sat

Donna Holman 3-6p Sat

Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples

BIG CYPRESS BAND 7p Sat

The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay

Art Walk at Promenade at Bonita Bay 10a-5p Sat

Relentless Fire Live 7-10p Sat

the Beer Bar, Naples | Seed to Table, Naples

Live Music Saturday 1-4p Sat

Saturday Night Dance Party 8-10p Sat

Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill

SLG Band LIVE 9p Sat

Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Saturday Live Music 5-8p Sat

Whiskey Park, Naples 

College Football Sat

The Stage Bonita Springs

The Marvels of Motown and Soul ft. Huge Dance Band w/ Brass! Sat

Blue Martini, Naples

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT 4-10p Sat

London Club Naples

Danny Sinoff Trio 5-8p Sat

Tessie Hornus 8-11p Sat

Off the Hook Comedy Cafe

Mike Vecchione Fri-Sun

Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers

Tom Cotter Fri-Sat

Stan’s, Goodland FL

Dino's Trio 1-5p Sat

Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL

Mick Fury 1p Sat

Island Knights 7p Sat

Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL

Matrasa Lynn Band 1-5p Sat

The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island

Shawn Theriault 6-9p Sat

Snook Inn, Marco Island

Alivee Duo 1-5p Sat

Earworms 6-10p Sat

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Fort Myers 

Wayward Souls 7-10p Sat

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral

Alter Ego 7-10p Sat

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Estero

Riverside 6-9p Sat

Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers

Sase' 1-5p Sat

The Keepers 7-10p Sat

Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers

Mike Glean 12-4p Sat

Santana Supernatural 7-10p Sat

Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL

Phenomenal Animal 1p-4p Sat

Mo Lowda and the Humble 7p Sat

 

Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show Artisan market at Cambier Park at 10 a.m. Handmade jewelry, paintings, ceramics, woodwork and more by local artists. Free admission. 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. naplesgov.com.

 

Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia – Winter string orchestra concert at Artis-Naples’ Hayes Hall at 11 a.m. Talented student musicians ages 10-17 perform classical, popular and film music under director Gregg Anderson. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.

 

History of Tamiami Trail – Historical talk at Estero Historical Society cottage at 1:30 p.m. Local experts discuss the iconic road’s impact on Estero history amid historic exhibits and schoolhouse. Tickets are $15. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. 239-272-1911 or esterohistoricalsociety.com.

 

Music in the Garden – Live jazz concert at Naples Botanical Garden at 2 p.m. Kelly & Mason Band performs jazz standards, soulful classics and current pop with funky trio lineup. Included with Garden admission. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239-643-7275 or naplesgarden.org.

 

Drop-In Improv – Improv jam session at The Naples Players at 4:30 p.m. Monthly drop-in for beginner to advanced improvisers to hone skills, create characters, and play new games with instructor Kit FitzSimons. Tickets are $10. 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. 239-263-7990 or naplesplayers.org.

 

Don Quixote Ballet by Ludwig Minkus – Classical ballet performance at Wang Opera Center at 6:30 p.m. Gulfshore Ballet presents a three-act spectacle based on Cervantes’ novel with Spanish-inspired melodies. Tickets are $39-$119. 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples. 239-844-SING or ci.ovationtix.com.

 

Rodney Norman, Vee Shally, Nick Gordon & Larry Venturino – Stand-up comedy at Norris Center at 7 p.m. Viral video star Rodney Norman headlines with his insightful characters and philosophy, joined by Vee Shally, Nick Gordon and Larry Venturino for 90 minutes of laughs. Tickets start at $28.52. 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. 239-213-3049 or eventbrite.com.

 

Anthony Gomes – Blues soul and rock concert at Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Toronto-born guitarist channels Hendrix, Otis Redding and B.B. King with thunderous riffs and searing solos blending blues and rock. Tickets start at $48. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

 

Big Cypress National Preserve hosts a family-friendly day of guided hikes, ranger-led education and live entertainment from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join with small groups for a 30- or 90-minute walk throughout the day, and peruse music, art activities and food trucks on site. The alfresco outing will provide 100% of proceeds to The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks, supporting Big Cypress and neighboring national parks.

 

The Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Music & Arts Fusion Walk from 5 to 9 p.m., along Southeast 47th Terrace between Vincennes Boulevard and Southeast 15th Avenue. The family-friendly evening brings together local musicians and pop-up artists—showcasing everything from handmade jewelry and paintings to candles and woodwork—offering a street-level look at Cape Coral’s growing creative community.


Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens partners with Kaleidoscope Beer Company for “Brew for the Zoo” from noon to 10 p.m., a fundraiser supporting wild Florida panthers. Limited-edition beers—Uno Ale and Corridor—anchor the event, with $2 from every pint, additional proceeds from can sales and an online auction benefiting conservation efforts, alongside hourly ticket giveaways, barbecue and on-site conversations about protecting one of the state’s most vulnerable species.

 

Sunday, March 1st

 

Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun

Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun

Cape Coral’s Surfside Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun

Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden       9-11a Sun/Tues

Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples

DOGTOOTH JAM 1p Sun

MICHAEL D'AMORE 6:30p Sun

The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay

Paul Allodi Performing Live 5-8p Sun

the Beer Bar, Naples | Seed to Table, Naples

Country Jam 1p-9p Sun

Food & Thought 2

Sunday Party Brunch 11a-2p Sun

Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill

Blues and Brews feat Jonathan Ellison 1p-4p Sun

Whiskey Park, Naples

NFL Sunday Ticket Sun

BOGO Drinks! 9 PM-Close Sun

The Stage Bonita Springs

Big Girls of Motown and Ladies of Disco! Ft. Tributes to Donna Summer! 

Gloria Gaynor! The Pointer Sisters! Chaka Khan! Sister Sledge! 

Evelyn Champagne King! Sun

Blue Martini, Naples

SIN SUNDAYS 4-8p Sun

Off the Hook Comedy Cafe

Mike Vecchione Fri-Sun

Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers

Pedro Gonzalez Sun

Stan’s, Goodland FL

The Shane Duncan Band 1-6:30p Sun

Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL

Paddy G 1p Sun

Charlie Pace 5p Sun

Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL

Rosaline & Friends 6-9p Sun

 

Coastal Art Walk – Fine juried art show at The Esplanade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 21st season features local artists along the Smokehouse Bay waterfront on Marco Island with free admission and parking. Free. 760 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. bettynewmanart.com.

 

Naples Dixieland Jazz Band – Traditional jazz concert at Cambier Park Bandshell at 2 p.m. Local ensemble delivers New Orleans-style brass band favorites in lively free outdoor performance. Free admission. 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com.

 

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons – String quartet tribute concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 6 p.m. Features hits like Clocks, Believer, Fix You, Viva la Vida performed by Listeso String Quartet. Tickets are $47. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

 

Eric Gales – Award-winning blues rock guitar sensation at Hinman Auditorium at 7 p.m. Grammy-nominated prodigy praised by Carlos Santana blends blues, rock and soul with left-handed upside-down guitar mastery. Tickets start at $53. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

 

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings – String quartet tribute to 90s hip-hop hits at Music & Arts Community Center at 8:30 p.m. Features Fugees, Jay-Z, Nas, Outkast, Missy Elliott, Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, Biggie, and Dr. Dre medleys by Listeso String Quartet. Tickets are $42. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

 

The 4th Annual SW Florida Fort Myers Taste of Latino Festival returns to Centennial Park with a free celebration of Hispanic heritage from noon to 6 p.m. Expect Latin American cuisine from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Peru and Venezuela alongside live music, dance, cultural vendors and chef contests spotlighting beloved dishes like tapas, empanadas, paella and arroz con pollo.


The Estero Spring Craft Fair takes place at The Stoneybrook Clubhouse in Estero from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bringing local makers and vendors together for a community event. Expect handmade goods and artisan finds in a casual outdoor setting—an easy Sunday stop for shoppers looking to support small businesses in South Lee County.

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