Weekend Things to Do in Naples

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Friday, April 25th

 

FLORA Top Hits Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,

Miromar Outlets Naples  6-8p Fri

Jade Duo at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri

BIG CYPRESS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri

Randy and Brad at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri

Live Music Friday at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Fri

Friday Night Dance Party at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri

13 South LIVE at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri

Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun

West of Galway at Whiskey Park Naples 5-8p Fri

Joe Yeoman Band at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri

The King of Swing and Comedy from The Rat Pack Ft. Dean Martin! 

Frank Sinatra! and Sammy Davis JR! at The Stage Bonita Springs Fri

MARTINI FRIDAY at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Fri

Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 5-8p Fri

Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri

William Lee Martin at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Fri-Sun

Jaye Devon at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat

Taco and The Hot Sauce Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7p Fri

LOCASH at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Fri

Latin Social | Nery Garcia at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 8:30p Fri

The Man of Many Hats at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri

Shane Duncan Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 6-10p Fri

JP Soars & The Red Hots at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri

Geezers – N- Paradize at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri

American Ride at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri

 

Comedy Show – Marco Island Center for Arts presents Myke Herlihy & Jen Hellman witha5p.m.and7:30p.m. comedy show. Tickets are $30. 1010 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.

 

Rejoice my Soul – Father Ho Lung and Friends present “Rejoice my Soul,” featuring Five Jamaican Tenors, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Moorings Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students/children. All proceeds go to Missionaries of the Poor. 791 Harbour Dr., Naples. buy.tututix.com/missionariesofthepoor

 

Comedy Tour – Barbara B. Mann presents stand-up comedian John Crist at 7 p.m. as part of his Jokes for Humans Comedy Tour, with special guest Derrick Stroup. Tickets starting at $29.75. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

 

Stand-up Comedy – Florida Rep presents Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Historic Arcade Theatre, featuring Tim Boyd from Comedy Zone, with opener Rob Churchill starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45-60. 16 + only. 2267 First St, Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.floridarep.org.

 

Bluegrass Concert – Remedy Tree performs at SBDAC’s Grand Atrium at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Bluegrass Music Series. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 the day of, and $10 for students. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.

 

Improv Comedy Arts Show – At Arts Bonita starting at 7:30 p.m. Improv Comedy Arts presents a hilarious night of unscripted fun as multi-generational improv teams deliver spontaneous comedy, proving that great humor has no age limit. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6-17, and free for children under 5. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.

 

Tribute Concert – Arts Bonita presents Nicole Henry starting at 7:30 p.m., delivering an electrifying tribute to Whitney Houston, blending timeless hits with her powerful voice and soulful jazz artistry. Tickets are $43-$54. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.

 

STARability’s Makers Market returns from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with live music, nature-inspired activities and handcrafted goods from local artisans and program participants. The event marks both Arbor Day and the anniversary of the THRIVEability Garden. Proceeds support the STARability members who will be attending October’s Advocacy Days, a statewide event promoting disability inclusion.

 

ALL WEEKEND

 

Naples’ Third Street South channels Parisian charm during its annual Bon Marche Sidewalk Sale, running Thursday through Sunday. More than 25 shops stretch their displays into the open air, offering rare finds and deep markdowns as they clear the way for new collections. Expect full days of alfresco shopping and dining, with most retailers open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.—check with individual boutiques for specifics.

 

Embrace the effortless luxury and Southern charm of Reese Witherspoon’s decade-old clothing line, Draper James, with a 10th anniversary pop-up shop at Naples’ LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Held from Thursday to Sunday, this stylish weekend brings an opening day PJ Party with monogramming and complimentary sparkling wine (4/24) and collaborations with local artisans over the weekend. Swing by Friday to assemble custom bouquets with Dottie Jean’s Flower Truck, and pop in on Saturday to craft handmade accessories with Naples’ Summie Permanent Jewelry.

 

Fans from around the world flock to the pickleball capital for the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships. The highly anticipated sporting event draws more than 50,000 fans to East Naples Community Park through May 3. Rising pickleball stars raise their paddles during the event’s new opening weekend Junior Championships, and elite Pros duke it out on the courts over the remaining six days.

 

Saturday, April 26th

 

Regarding the Farmers Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.

Third Street South Farmers Market - Naples, Florida       7:30 am Sat

Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30a Sat

Bonita Springs Farmers Market, Promenade at Bonita Bay (January-May) 8am Sat

Cape Coral Farmers Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat

East Fork Creek Farm Market - · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat

Farmers Market and Craft Show. University Village Shops · Fort Myers 9am Sat

Farmer's Market in Ave Maria Town Center!   Ave Maria 9am Sat

Fort Myers Beach Market 9am Sat

Bonita Springs Farmers Market at The Center Bar, 

Promenade, Bonita Bay 12a-11p Sat

Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat

Susan Kansky at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, Miromar Outlets Naples 3-6p Sat

Donna Holman at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat

SHANE DUNCAN BAND at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat

Simply Fi at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat

Live Music Saturday at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Sat

Saturday Night Dance Party at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Sat

Neon Spring Fling at Seed to Table, Naples 10p-2a Sat

Moonstone Riders at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat

Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat

Good Intentions at Whiskey Park, Naples 8:30p Sat

Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Sat

Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat

Scott Earl Holman at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat

Just Denny at Mario's Restaurant, Shoppe's at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat

William Lee Martin at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Fri-Sun

Gaspare Randazzo at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Sat

Jaye Devon at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat

Wendell Ray at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat

Havana Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat

Saturday Night w/ DJ Bigg John at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sat

DJ Bobby at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat

Hot Damn Duo at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat

Merrill at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat

Damon Fowler Band at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat

Elliott West at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat

The Earworms at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat

Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat

Randy at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat

 

Double Celebration – Celebrate the Tamiami Trail Anniversary and Museum Birthday Party from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with live music, classic cars, free hot dogs and the nation’s only laundry cart races. Family-friendly event. 105 Broadway Ave. W, Everglades City. 239-252-5026 or www.colliermuseums.com

 

Spring Fling – CMON Golisano Children’s Museum brings their Annual Spring Fling starting at 9 a.m. for members and 10 a.m. for the general public. A fun-filled, family-friendly event highlighting animals, plants, produce and the environment. Admission is required. 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples. 888-804-2019 or www.cmon.org

 

Spring Concert – Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra at Artis—Naples in Hayes Hall starting at 2 p.m. The Spring Concert presents a selection of classical music, conducted by Manuel López-Gómez. Reserved tickets are required for this free event. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.

 

Blues Concert – The Estero Historical Society presents a Mud and Blues fundraiser concert at 7 p.m. featuring The Swamp Blues Band, bringing the sounds of the swamp to life. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Historic Alvarez/ Smith House. Tickets are $30. 21180 Country Creek Dr., Estero. 239-272-1911 or www.esterohistoricalsociety.com

 

American Beauty – Southwest Florida Symphony at Barbara B. Mann starting at 7:30 p.m. presents American Beauty, the final concert of the 64th season, with an all-classical performance conducted by Maestro Stilian Kirov with guest violinist William Hagen. Tickets starting at $27. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

 

Country Concert – Travis Tritt with special guest Brian Kelley performs at Hertz Arena at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero. 239-948-7825 or www.hertzarena.com.

 

Noches de Salsa – At Arts Bonita, Marlow Rosado takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., delivering a night of electrifying rhythms and high-energy live music from the Grammy-winning salsa legend. Tickets are $38-$48. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.

 

Grow your connections with the natural world with the 36th annual “Ding” Darling Day Conservation Carnival. Spend the day (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at Fort Myers’ Lakes Park learning about local and national conservation efforts while getting hands-on with nature-inspired crafts and activities, wildlife exhibits and carnival games.

 

Naples Art Institute highlights the work of two seminal American photographers with side-by-side exhibitions—Imogen Cunningham: A Timeless Lens on Nature, Form & Identity and Robert McCabe: Images of an Enchanted Land—opening this weekend. On view through August 3, these collections celebrate the art of observation through Cunningham’s explorations of portraiture, landscapes and botanical studies, alongside McCabe’s black-and-white-cast journey through the Mediterranean.


Indulge in a spring-inspired Vegan Chef Tasting Dinner at Cafe YOU, starting at 7 p.m. Fueled by local, in-season produce, the menu includes sunchoke soup, tofu satay and butternut rollatini, with optional wine pairings to elevate the experience. Reservations are required for this plant-based culinary event.

 

Sunday, April 27th

 

Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sun

Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun

Rookery Bay Farmers Market through May 28 8a-1p Sun

Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun

Italian American Foundation Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun

Cape Coral’s Surfside Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun

Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden       9-11a Sun/Tues

Tropical Shores at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun

Denny at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun

DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun

MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun

Josh at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun

Latin Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 9p-1a Sun

Sunday Party Brunch at Food & Thought 2 11a-2p Sun

Blues and Brews feat Betty Fox! at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 1p-4p Sun

Karaoke with Steve! at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p-1a Sun

SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun

William Lee Martin at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Fri-Sun

Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun

Edison Schetter at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun

Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun

Brad Allison at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun

Nick Hamilton at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sun

Marco Midnight at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun

Coral Stone Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun

 

Sensory-Friendly Concert – At the Music & Arts Community Center at 3 p.m. The Gulf Coast Symphony presents “Harmony in Sensation: A Sensory-Friendly Concert,” designed to make live musical performances accessible and welcoming for individuals with autism and related disabilities. Tickets are available. Choose what you pay, starting at $10. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.

 

Wang Chamber Music – Starting at 3 p.m. at Artis—Naples, acclaimed clarinetist Andres Ottensamer and pianist Inon Barnatan join Naples Philharmonic musicians to close the 2024–25 Wang Chamber Music series with Beethoven’s lively and elegant “Gassenhauer” Clarinet Trio. Tickets are $51. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.

 

Out on a Limb – The Naples Players presents “Out on a Limb,” five one-act plays performed script-in-hand, offering drama, amusement and a bold take on classic works at Readers Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. 239-263-7990 or www.naplesplayers.org