Anecdotes & Arias – Gulfshore Opera presents “A Prelude to ‘Turandot” at 7 p.m. April 6 at the Innovation Hotel. Directors Jorge Parodi and Josh Shaw educate guests who can meet and mingle with the stars of “Turandot” before the show opens. Hear anecdotes and arias from the production in the hotel’s atrium. Tickets: $85, which includes a glass of champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. 1290 Innovation Dr., Naples. 239-529-3925 or gulfshoreopera.org/.
Opera on Film – The Filmed Operetta Festival 2024 continues April 7 at the Wang Opera Center, with an introductory lecture by host Bill Edgerton. Come meet others who share your curiosity and interest in opera, while listening to classic filmed operettas. A ticket will be required for each event with a suggested donation of $20 per person per performance. All proceeds will benefit Opera Naples education programs. Film: “Countess Maritza” by Emmerich Kalman. The final film on April 14 is “La Belle Helene” by Jacques Offenbach. 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples. 239-963-9050 or www.OperaNaples.org .
Elegant Event – Enjoy a “Taste Of Opera” at 6 p.m. April 9 at Colony Golf & Country Club. Gulfshore Opera artists perform the world’s greatest arias, duets and scenes from opera, followed by an elegant dinner with wine in Pelican Landing. The cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $125. 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd., Bonita Springs. 239-529-3925 or https:// gulfshoreopera.org/
Great Ladies of Jazz – Presented by Gulf Coast Symphony | Prepare to be mesmerized by the soulful voices and unparalleled talent of the great ladies of jazz. From Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday, from Sarah Vaughan to Nina Simone, we pay tribute to the iconic women who shaped the jazz genre. Get ready for an evening of unforgettable performances that will leave you in awe ( Sunday, Apr 7 at 7:00 PM )!
EagleMania is at Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers on April 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM!
The New Divas – In a spellbinding concert event, three captivating singers will redefine “diva” for a new generation. From the hit PBS performance filmed in Vienna, the cast of The New Divas is arriving on North American stages at Barbara B. Mann ( Friday, Apr 12 | 8:00 PM ).
Great Ladies of Jazz – Presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers | Apr 7, 2024 @ 7:00 PM | Prepare to be mesmerized by the soulful voices and unparalleled talent of the great ladies of jazz. From Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday, from Sarah Vaughan to Nina Simone, we pay tribute to the iconic women who shaped the jazz genre. Get ready for an evening of unforgettable performances that will leave you in awe!
Southwest Florida Symphony presents: Cryptic Symphony with Sterling Elliott, guest cellist at Barbara B. Mann ( Saturday, Apr 13 @ 7:30 PM ) | Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott is a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition.
GROOVE ON THE ROOF FT. WEST WAVE at 4th Floor of the Parking Garage, Mercato | Join us on the fourth floor of the parking garage for a night of music, education, and fun as we celebrate Earth Day Mercato-style! Groove on the Roof features live music from West Wave, setting the perfect vibe for our rooftop celebration.