Cars and Coffee 239 rolls back into Mercato on Sep 21 - Dec 21 from 9–11 AM! Explore hundreds of cars, check out the featured Teslas, sip coffee, and support Laces of Love with a sneaker or $50 donation for VIP Lawn parking. 🏎️☕
Flow & Fuel with Pure Green – August 23 at 9 AM on the Event Lawn, Mercato. Refresh your body and mind with an all-levels vinyasa yoga session led by Yoga Six, followed by cold-pressed Pure Green juice samples—free to attend, RSVP at 239-580-6788. 🌿🥤
Paradise Tattoo – At Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center through Aug. 28. Not Just Another Day in Paradise is a powerful exhibition showcasing the resilient, post-Hurricane Ian rebirth of Paradise Tattoo through five Southwest Florida artists’ bold and inspiring works. Donations are encouraged. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
Paint Me a Song – Paint Me a Song, where artists transform melodies into visual masterpieces, exploring the powerful connection between sound and art at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center through Aug. 28. Donations are encouraged. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
A Way With Words – On display through Aug. 29 at the Visual Arts Center, Main Gallery, Bonita Springs. Words in art add depth and emotion, revealing hidden stories and meanings behind a piece. Experience the power of language through visual expression. 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.
No Boundaries: An Introspective of Self Expression – Works by Jennifer Unwin are on display through Aug. 29 at the Visual Arts Center, Tranovich Gallery, Bonita Springs. Explore a soulful, intuitive artist’s diverse works, from oil to found objects, each piece a journey of emotion, reflection and personal discovery. 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.
Labor Day Weekend Happenings – Aug 29–Sep 1. Celebrate the long weekend with specials at participating locations (Mercato), including live country music from the Ben Allen Band at Blue Martini on Friday, Aug 29, 6:30–9:30 PM ($25 at the door, bottle service reservations available). 🎶🥂
Mercato Nights Music Series ft. Pitbull of Blues. Get ready for a high-energy night of blues on the Event Lawn at Mercato! Enjoy the powerful sounds of Pitbull of Blues, blending traditional and original blues that will have you dancing all evening. Grab cocktails, beer, and refreshments from the event bar by The Pub, or pick up delicious takeout from Mercato’s restaurants for the perfect night out!
📅 Sept. 4, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Legends Of The Everglades – The Museum of the Everglades hosts a student-created exhibit through Sept. 6, “Folklore, Fish Tales & Family Stories: Legends Of The Everglades” focusing on myths, legends and tall tales to showcase the area’s unique folklore through art, stories and more. 105 Broadway Ave. W, Everglades. 239-252-2611 or colliermuseums.com.
Join Laurie Lyons at The Baker Museum for 'Meditation on Nature'—a monthly guided session exploring art, mindfulness, and our connection to the Everglades. Held at 9:30 AM on June 17, July 15, August 19 & September 16, each session includes seated and walking meditation through the Entangled in the Mangroves exhibition. Tickets include same-day museum admission.
Doggy Yoga with the Gulf Coast Humane Society - Join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Gulf Coast Humane Society for a paws-itively fun yoga session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM at the Community Outreach Center, Miromar Outlets (Suite 190). Enjoy light snacks from 7-Eleven, relax with some canine companions, and give back—attendance is free, and donations are welcome!
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31—save on clothes, supplies, and more at The Center Bar in Bonita Springs!
Entangled in the Mangroves – On display through Sept. 21 at the Baker Museum of Artis—Naples. Ten Florida based artists explore the Everglades to produce multi-media art pieces to bring awareness of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.
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