Senior Projects, Spring 2026 – Senior art exhibition at FGCU’s Wasmer Art Gallery through Friday, May 1. FGCU art majors present unique installations showcasing their technical skills and conceptual vision in this capstone exhibition. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-1000 or fgcu.edu.

FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Tournament – Pro tennis tournament at Bonita Bay Club through May 3 with multiple game times. FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Tournament brings top-tier women’s tennis action to the court, showcasing elite competition, skill and excitement. Tickets are $10 to $25. 26681 Country Club Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-495-3573 or bbcusta.net.

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Bouquets & Bubbly for Mom, happening May 8–10 in the Piazza, with festive activities including complimentary prosecco from a vintage Italian Piaggio mobile bar, custom floral arrangements from Dottie Jean’s Flower Truck, and sparkling permanent jewelry by Summie Jewelry (plus a free seashell hair clip on May 10). Guests can also enjoy live music all weekend from Wendell Ray, making it a stylish and feel-good outing filled with flowers, bubbles and memorable moments for moms and families alike. 

Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Mercato from May 8–10 with a lively mix of dining, shopping and special experiences across participating merchants, highlighted by Bouquets & Bubbly for Mom featuring flowers, complimentary prosecco and live music, plus delicious brunch and dining options at spots like The Hampton Social, Rocco’s Tacos, Pura Vida and Old Vines; retail highlights include gifts and deals from Dunkin’s Diamonds, Pandora and Ulta Beauty, while experiences like themed screenings at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and cooking classes at Sur La Table add even more ways to celebrate, making it a full weekend of food, fun, gifts and memorable moments for moms and families alike. 

Cars and Coffee 239 returns to Mercato on May 17 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the Event Lawn, bringing together car enthusiasts for a relaxed morning of impressive vehicles, community and live music from Claire Liparulo, with this month’s showcase highlighting Vipers and benefiting the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center through VIP Lawn donations. Open to all makes with first-come parking, the event also features an on-site bar with drinks and treats, coffee from Narrative Coffee Roasters, and nearby brunch options at Pura Vida, The Pub and Tap 42, making it the perfect laid-back Sunday outing for both car lovers and casual visitors. 

Enjoy a fun outdoor movie night at Films Al Fresco, happening every third Tuesday from April 21 through December 15 in the Piazza, where families and friends can gather under the stars for a festive film experience. The featured screening on April 21 is Home, starting at approximately 8 PM, with more movies to follow including Gnomeo & Juliet on May 19. Bring a blanket or chairs, sit back, and relax in this laid-back community setting perfect for all ages. 🎬✨

sonia louise davis: to reverberate tenderly: Nov 22, 2025 – May 24, 2026 · The Baker Museum, First Floor. A multisensory, improvisation-driven installation with tufted textile works, a mural, neon elements and interactive “sounders,” creating an immersive environment rooted in Black feminist abstraction and experimental music.

ChromaFlora – A vibrant exhibit that explores color in nature at Naples Botanical Garden through May 25. Featuring themed landscapes and plant displays that highlight floral hues and pigment origins. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239‑643‑7275 or naplesgarden.org.

Explore Florida Contemporary 2025–26, on view October 18, 2025–June 28, 2026, showcasing four standout Florida artists whose diverse, multimedia works reflect personal, local and global themes in the Hayes Hall galleries and Norris Garden.

Rev up your weekends with Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida, a beloved nonprofit car club with more than 300 members dedicated to classic cars and community impact. From gleaming vintage rides to passionate collectors, these Sunday car shows bring automotive history to life while raising funds for local charities—especially those supporting children. Catch the action Sundays, 11 AM–2 PM on October 5, November 2, December 7 (2025), January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 21 (2026) at Miromar Outlets by WINK Playland in Estero for a family-friendly outing fueled by horsepower and heart.

Blooming at Work – The Naples Botanical Garden presents its newest exhibit running through July 12. The juried exhibition showcases the creativity of its team—83 years of collective experience transformed into art inspired by the Garden. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239-643-7275 or naplesgarden.org.

New Ways of Seeing: American Modernism – Art exhibition at the Naples Art Institute through July 12. Explores American art’s evolution from 1915-1965 with paintings, drawings, and prints from a private collection highlighting bold modernism. Tickets are $15. (members are free). 585 Park St., Naples. 239-659-3338 or naplesart.org.

Get inspired at Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, where two newly unveiled exhibits carry weight well beyond the gallery walls. There & Here New: Perspectives of the Permanent Collection offers a hyper-local point-of-view on themes of migration, ancestry and geographic displacement. Contemporary art curator Dianne Brás-Feliciano worked with a committee of Southwest Florida philanthropists, activists and artists to curate the multi-year exhibit, selecting dozens of works spanning more than a century. Meanwhile, The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection—on view through fall 2026—showcases the dynamic glass and ceramic collection of Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack, recently donated to the museum. Learn more about the Sibracks and their collection here.

The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection, on view from January 10 through fall 2026 at The Baker Museum, celebrates a major gift from Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack, longtime Naples collectors. The collection features 74 contemporary glass and ceramic works by 60 artists, including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Amber Cowan, and Judith Schaechter, showcasing diverse studio glass techniques and figurative and abstract ceramics. Highlighting form, color, texture, and storytelling, the exhibition reflects the Sibracks’ passion for the studio glass movement and its innovative, expressive possibilities.

Studios & Galleries – Art studios and galleries in Artisans Plaza are open every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. See the work of more than 20 local professional artists in one location with easy parking. Artwork includes paintings in a variety of techniques and subject matter, plus handcraft- ed jewelry and glass work. 5760 Shirley St., Naples. 239-572-3386