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Art, Anime, Rockabillaque and Birds offer something for everyone to do this weekend in Naples and Southwest Florida!!
Art Fest Naples Invitational at Fleischmann Park is back for the weekend showcasing local and international artists. The SWFL Anime-Fest is at Embassy Suites Hotel Sunday to celebrate anime, manga and pop culture, catering to collectors and fans of various genres.
Don’t miss Rockabillaque Florida - the biggest festival of its kind in Florida, celebrating mid-century and 1950s Americana. This action-packed festival on Saturday features national and regional musical acts, a classic car and vintage bike show, contests including pin-up, tattoo, and beard and moustache, plus a vendors’ market, food trucks, and more. Admission is free for this all day festival!!
And if you haven’t been to the Rookery Bay Estuary and Environmental Learning Center, it is worth the visit! This weekend they are celebrating the 21st Annual Festival of Birds with bird-themed activities and workshops all month long! Enjoy a watercolor painting class and take guided field trips to wildlife hotspots around Southwest Florida. The Learning Center offers something for all ages from little ones experiencing the touch tank and mangrove aquarium to the educational information and nature walks at the Estuary to help us better understand this incredible eco-system that we live with.

Tom Arnold leads the laughs all weekend at Off the Hook Comedy Club. Rob Little headlines Snappers Comedy Cafe Friday and Saturday night.
So many great local artists are performing at your favorite venues all over SWFL!! Check out the full list to see who, where and when!

Have a great weekend, Southwest Florida!!

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Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Friday, January 17thKickstart at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p FriManny T at Fords Garage & Naples Flatbread,Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p FriDEB & THE DYNAMICS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p FriSkeletens at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p FriFriday Night at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p FriFlashback Fridays…

Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Friday, January 10thThunder Beach Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p FriJohnny Dee at Fords Garage & Naples Flatbread,Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p FriMEMPHIS LIGHTNING at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p FriJohnny Caribe Band at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p FriFriday Night at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p…

Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Weekend Things to Do in Naples

Friday, January 3rdElectric Lipstick at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p FriMark Aulick at Fords Garage & Naples Flatbread,Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p FriTHE DAZZLING DELRAYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p FriCoral Stone Band at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p FriFriday Night at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p…

Symphony, concerts, and opera in Southwest Florida

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Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

Miami City Ballet Master Class with Arnold Quintane, rehearsal director, February 17, 2025, from 45:30pm at Spotlight Dance Company, 2434 Vanderbilt Beach Road.Chicago Symphony Orchestra Visiting Orchestras Series, conducted by Riccardo Muti, Music Director Emeritus for Life. Experience two nights of exquisite music: Italian and Mediterranean-inspired works on Tuesday, including Donizetti, Verdi, Chabrier, Falla, and Golijovs Megalopolis Suite; and Bellini,…

Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

Gulf Coast Symphony presents an eclectic evening of theatrical compositions in Fort Myers with performances of A Soldiers Tale and Dead Elvis. Starting at 7:30 p.m., experience Stravinskys dramatic tale of a soldiers pact with the devil and Michael Daughertys playful homage to Elvis at the Music & Arts Community Center.Schumanns Piano Quintet Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Chamber Music, featuring…

Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

Los Lobos: Disconnected Experience the legendary Mexican-American rock band live in Hayes Hall, known for their unique blend of rock, Tex-Mex, and brown-eyed soul, with a career spanning over five decades and including 17 studio albums, 7 live albums, and four Grammy Awards (Jan 6, 7:30pm).Schumanns Piano Quintet Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Chamber Music, featuring Spanish pianist Javier Perianes and…

Theater in Southwest Florida

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Theater in Southwest Florida

Theater in Southwest Florida

Stand-up Comedy Night at Florida Rep featuring Mark Klein from Comedy Zone with opener Johnny C., January 24, 2025, at the Historic Arcade Theatre.Bloomsday, directed by Maureen Heffernan, a drama, running from January 28, 2025, to March 2, 2025, at Artstage Studio Theatre.Florida Repertory Theatres run of Fully Committed continues this weekend, Dec 10 - Jan 12, 2025 at the…

Theater in Southwest Florida

Theater in Southwest Florida

Stand-up Comedy Night at Florida Rep featuring Mark Klein from Comedy Zone with opener Johnny C., January 24, 2025, at the Historic Arcade Theatre.Bloomsday, directed by Maureen Heffernan, a drama, running from January 28, 2025, to March 2, 2025, at Artstage Studio Theatre.Florida Repertory Theatres run of Fully Committed continues this weekend, Dec 10 - Jan 12, 2025 at the…

Theater in Southwest Florida

Theater in Southwest Florida

Stand-up Comedy Night at Florida Rep featuring Mark Klein from Comedy Zone with opener Johnny C., January 24, 2025, at the Historic Arcade Theatre.Bloomsday, directed by Maureen Heffernan, a drama, running from January 28, 2025, to March 2, 2025, at Artstage Studio Theatre.Florida Repertory Theatres run of Fully Committed continues this weekend, Dec 10 - Jan 12, 2025 at the…

Special Exhibits in Southwest Florida

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Special Exhibit and Fun Events

Special Exhibit and Fun Events

Explore 'Revelation in Rhythm: Art Inspired by Music' at Arts Bonita from January 9 to February 20, 2025. This juried exhibition showcases the creative synergy between art and music, with pieces that reflect the inspiring power of melody. Join us for the Artist's Reception on January 9th from 6-8pm!Dont miss 'Anything But Ordinary: The Annual Arts Bonita Members Exhibition' from…

Special Exhibit and Fun Events

Special Exhibit and Fun Events

Get ready for another exciting Cars and Coffee 239 at Mercato! Join us on Jan 19 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Event Lawn to explore hundreds of cool cars, including our featured Custom-Built American Muscle & Hot Rods of the month. Enjoy live music from Claire Liparulo while you browse!Grab your blankets and snacks for a magical movie…

Special Exhibit and Fun Events

Special Exhibit and Fun Events

Lecture: Asian Art and History From Hyderabad to Houston: The Nizams Sarpech, with Dr. Bradley Bailey, Curator of Asian Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, exploring the history, symbolism, and craftsmanship of this stunning Golconda diamond piece, part of the Asian Art and History series (Jan 7, 10:30am).Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence on January 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm,…

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