Special Exhibit and Fun Events

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Refresh your body and mind at Pure Green & Pilates on July 12! Join BODYBAR Pilates for an energizing class on the Event Lawn at 9 AM, sip on cold-pressed Pure Green juices, and experience a revitalizing cold plunge with Sweathouz—all complimentary and perfect for all fitness levels.

 

Kick off your weekend with the Sip & Spin Coffee Club on July 12 at Narrative Coffee Roasters! Savor brunch specials, seasonal coffee creations, mimosas, and local beers while Aran & Guests spin feel-good tunes from 11 AM–3 PM.

 

Treat yourself to a little getaway close to home with the Summer Staycation Giveaway at Mercato, July 9–18! Visit @MercatoNaples on Instagram to find out how to enter and soak up the sun in style.

 

Enjoy a classic movie night under the stars at Movies on the Lawn featuring Superman (1978) on July 15. Bring your blankets and snacks for a cozy evening of cinematic magic starting at 8:30 PM on the Event Lawn - Mercato.

 

Hair – Arts Bonita presents “Hair,” which follows a group of free-spirited hippies in 1960s New York as they navigate love, rebellion and the Vietnam War in the midst of the counterculture revolution, from July 11 to 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-$32. Must be at least 14 years old. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.

 

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.

 

Rev up your Sunday at Cars and Coffee 239 on July 20! Stroll among hundreds of unique cars, admire this month’s featured Corvettes, and connect with fellow enthusiasts from 9–11 AM on the Event Lawn - Mercato. Enjoy coffee, scones, and brunch, all while supporting Gulf Coast Veterans.

 

Miami to Marco – Marco Island Center for the Arts hosts through July 29, a collaborative exhibition of Cuban, Latin American and Hispanic artists in partnership with Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas. 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.

 

Love to Learn – Marco Island Center for the Arts hosts, from July 7 to July 29, an exhibition of Past and Present Art Center Art Instructors, by Marty Simon. 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.

 

Art Exhibit – Rookery Bay hosts “Wildlife and Wild Places in SWFL” through Aug. 1, a collaborative art exhibit by FGCU students. Artists created original photographs and sculptures inspired by the region’s diverse plant life, wildlife and landscapes. Registration is required. 300 Tower Road, Naples. 239-530-5972 or www.rookerybay.org

 

Photography Exhibition – Naples Art Institute presents a photography exhibition through August 3. “A Timeless Lens on Nature, Form & Identity” by Imogen Cunningham and “Images of an Enchanted Land” by Robert McCabe. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for general admission. 585 Park St., Naples. 239-262-6517 or www.naplesart.org.

 

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.

 

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