Cars and Coffee 239 rolls back into Mercato on Nov 16 - 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. 🏎️☕

The Baker Museum is hosting an Artist-Led Nature Hike, "Entangled in the Mangroves," on November 15th at 9:00 AM. Led by artist Lisette Morales and poet/activist Rev. Houston R. Cypress, this limited-ticket event takes participants to the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve. The program encourages discovery and reflection, inviting nature lovers and artists to engage with the Everglades through poetry, drawing, and storytelling. Tickets include transportation and lunch.

🎬 Gather on the Piazza for the first outdoor movie in the newly renovated space with Films Al Fresco ft. The Wizard of Oz on November 18th, starting at approximately 5:45 PM. In collaboration with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, this monthly series begins with the classic tale of Dorothy and Toto's quest in the magical Land of Oz. This film event is scheduled to run on the third Tuesday of the month, from November 18th through December 16th.

🐾 Bring your four-legged friends to the PAW-ty in the Piazza event series, kicking off its run on November 20th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This monthly event, held on the third Thursday of every month (through April 16th), features live music by The Freecoasters, who will be performing Florida reggae, soul, and ska on the new Piazza stage. Enjoy refreshing drinks from the SNIP Collier tent and learn about their work, while kids can have fun in the KID ZONE with giant chess, cornhole, and more

Resident Artists – At Naples Art Studios through Nov. 1, “Group Show: Resident Artists” featuring recent work from resident artists in watercolor, pastel, collage, ceramics, contemporary sculpture and mixed media. North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd., Naples. 239.821.1061, [email protected] or naplesart.studio

⚓️ Dive into the Deep Blue Debut on November 5th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, as Mercato unveils its stunningly reimagined Piazza with an unforgettable evening of luxury and entertainment. Your all-inclusive ticket ($125 Individual / $200 Group for two) grants you access to live music by Miami party band Extasy, an open bar with coastal-inspired sips, and tastes from 10 popular Mercato restaurants including Rocco’s Tacos, The Hampton Social, and Bar Tulia. Enjoy complimentary valet parking and unique entertainment like a live mermaid experience and photo opportunities, with an exclusive voucher for an after-party at Beeline. Ticket sales end on November 4th at 12 PM.

Innovative Expressions: Bonnie Sprung runs from September 25 to November 6, 2025, at the Performing Arts Center, Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round in Bonita Springs. This vibrant exhibition showcases two of Sprung’s signature series—traditional oil on canvas and mixed media—highlighting her distinctive use of color, texture, and hidden words inspired by nature and the waterways of Florida. Known for her inventive DiskArt created from recycled CDs and DVDs, Sprung transforms everyday materials into imaginative works of art that merge sustainability with creativity. An award-winning artist with over 30 years of experience in fine art, design, and curation, her work has been featured in galleries, collections, and publications nationwide. 

🛍️ Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Pop-Up event at Birch Lane on November 13th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You are invited to explore exclusive Rifle Paper Co. upholstery prints and a selection of their beautiful hand-painted patterned giftables. Enjoy complimentary sips and sweets, and receive a special free gift with any $75+ purchase.

Join us for "Creative Crossroads: Where Arts Bonita Meets Coco Gallery," an exclusive member show exploring the theme of literal or metaphorical intersections—be they moments of decision, merging influences, or personal journeys. The exhibition runs from November 5 – 30, 2025, at the Coco Art Gallery in Estero. This open call opportunity highlights work shaped by the crossing of paths with people, places, materials, or defining moments. Don't miss the Opening Reception on Wednesday, November 5, from 5 - 7 PM, to celebrate the artistic exchange.

Naples Invitational – Naples Art Institute is hosting its biennial exhibition through Nov. 30. Featuring over 50 thoughtful works, this exhibition offers a look at the American experience from a local perspective. Tickets are $15. 585 Park St., Naples. 239-262-6517 or www.naplesart.org/naples-invitational-2025

Beyond the Art Show Tent: Tammy DeCaro runs from October 23 to December 4, 2025, at the Visual Arts Center, Main Gallery in Bonita Springs. This exhibition showcases DeCaro’s vibrant mix of 2D and 3D works—spanning fused glass, furniture, jewelry, sculpture, and wall art—that blur the line between art and everyday life. Her signature “creative chaos” style transforms ordinary materials into extraordinary pieces that inspire viewers to find beauty in daily moments. 

Pareidolia by Jeanette Richards runs from October 23 to December 4, 2025, at the Visual Arts Center, Tranovich Gallery in Bonita Springs. Inspired by the human tendency to find meaning in abstract forms, Richards’ acrylic paintings blend texture, color, and intuition to evoke faces, figures, and stories hidden within layered compositions. Her work invites viewers to look closer, let their imaginations wander, and discover personal interpretations within each piece’s organic, evolving structure.

The Visual Arts Center's Main Gallery is proud to host "Crooked Highway," an exhibition of works by acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Jason Hackenwerth, running from December 11, 2025, through January 15, 2026. Hackenwerth, who creates painting, sculpture, and installations, views his art as "arresting beacons of assurance" that celebrate the shared human journey. A recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc. grant, his highly regarded work has been exhibited at global institutions, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, December 11, from 6-8 PM.

The Visual Arts Center's Tranovich Gallery hosts "Brut POP: Signal Noise for the Masses" by Walt Nichols, from December 11, 2025 – January 15, 2026. Brut POP is a powerful critique, fusing outsider art's honesty with a sharp lens on modern systems and the "algorithmic landscape," informed by Nichols's neurodivergent identity. He uses discarded materials and conceptual waste in mixed-media statements, employing chaotic black lines and vibrant colors to represent fractured data streams and digital chaos. Drawing on Dada and Neo-expressionism, the exhibit is a "protest etched in ink and paint," reclaiming societal waste to forge a defiant visual language. Join the Opening Reception on Thursday, December 11, from 6-8 PM.

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