Friday, April 4th
Simplyfi Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,
Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Joey Fiato at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
THE DAZZLING DELRAYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
One Night Stand 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
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Big Cypress Band at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
4 Tribute Show! Rod Stewart! Tom Jones! Meatloaf! and Linda Ronstadt!
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
Kevin Nealon at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
James Camacho at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Open Mic Night at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri
Coral Stone at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Fri
Siggno-SOLIDO at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8p Fri
The Man of Many Hats at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri
Flora at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 6-9p Fri
Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
Brad Allison at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri
Virgil Cain at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Geezers in Paradise at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
Kim Everett Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Friday After 5 – The Naples Botanical Garden presents Friday After 5 from 5-8 p.m. Explore the garden after hours and enjoy live music, fun activities and an arts market to kick off this event. Included in garden admission. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 239-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
Art Walk – The River District Alliance hosts Art Walk, an event in downtown Fort Myers featuring local and regional artists showcasing unique works of art from 6-10 p.m. Free event. 1300 Hendry Street, Fort Myers. www.myriverdistrict.com
Eagles Tribute – Gulf Coast Town Center presents One of These Nights, a tribute band that faithfully recreates the Eagles’ timeless sound, delivering electrifying performances of their classic rock hits with passion and precision from 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public. 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com
Legends Concert – Paradise Coast Sports Complex hosts a tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Legends Concert Series. Tickets start at $43. 3940 City Gate Boulevard North, Naples. 239-252-4386 or playparadisecoast.com.
Jazz Concert – Saxophonist Uri Gurvich performs at 8 p.m. at Arts Bonita’s Moe Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of original jazz music by an award-winning jazz player. Tickets start at $38. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Saturday, April 5th
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
Jersey Beat at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 3-6p Sat
Dave Byron at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
BILLY THE KID & THE REGULATORS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Relentless Fire 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
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
Matty Jollie at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Tribute Show Band!
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
Carmen at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Just Denny at Mario's Restaurant, Shoppe's at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Kevin Nealon at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
James Camacho at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Roman Fortune at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
Havana Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat
Big Cypress Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
The Richmonds at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Dan Signor at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Rob Norum at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Austin James at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Matt Kramer at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Rummage Sale – St. Vincent de Paul hosts a rummage sale from 8-11 a.m. Browse household goods, clothing, toys and more. Proceeds benefit those within the community. 25200 Airport Road & Taylor Road, Naples.
Cars As Art – Vintage cars are on display from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marco Island Center for the Arts. Cars will be judged by artists, making the awards a complete surprise. A donation of $5 is suggested. 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.
Forest Bathing – Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center presents forest bathing at 9:30 a.m. for a guided meditation experience. Tickets are $50, and registration is required. 300 Tower Road, Naples. 239-530-5972 or rookerybay.org.
Arts & Crafts Festival – Attend the Arts & Crafts Festival at Coconut Point, located on Cinema Way, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 23106 Fashion Dr., Estero. [email protected] or www.llsnevents.com.
Art in the Park – The Naples Art Institute presents Art in the Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cambier Park. Spend the day viewing a variety of art styles, meet local artists and purchase distinct pieces. Free event. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-262-6517 or www.naplesart.org.
Margarita & Taco Festival – Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music by TreeHause and Deb & The Dynamics, delicious food trucks featuring Mexican specialties and desserts, and a variety of refreshing margaritas from 12-5 p.m. at the Ave Maria Town Center, which will also feature a farmers market, local vendors, car shows and plenty of family-friendly activities. 239-352-3903, www.avemaria.com.
Taste of Gulf Coast – Gulf Coast Town Center presents the Taste of Gulf Coast, featuring signature dishes, live music, giveaways and local vendors, while supporting WINK Feeds Families with food and monetary donations benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank from 12-3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, as seating is limited. 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com.
Jazz Concert – The Naples Jazzmasters take the stage from 2-4 p.m. at River Park Community Center. Free event, but donations are appreciated. 301 11th Street North, Naples. www.thenaplesjazzsociety.com.
Sneaker Ball – The Collier County YMCA hosts a Country Style Sneaker Ball from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the North Campus. Dress in your finest western wear for an evening of live music by the Ben Allen Band. Tickets start at $195 and benefit the Early Learning Center scholarships. 5450 YMCA Road, Naples. 239-394-9622 or ymcacollier.org.
Christian Concert – MercyMe performs at Hertz Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29. 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero. www.hertzarena.com.
Blues Tunes – Experience the electrifying Selwyn Birchwood, blending deep blues, psychedelic rock and funk with his powerhouse band for a dynamic performance at Arts Bonita starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $38.10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
The early bird may get the worm, but the early birder has a much tastier snack in store at Edison and Ford Winter Estates’ Breakfast with the Birds. Starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, grab your binoculars and follow along as an Audubon expert and the site’s plant curator offer insights into migratory birds and their ecosystems with a guided walk followed by coffee and pastries at the Banyan Cafe.
Naples’ organic grocer Food & Thought marks 20 years of simple, sustainable, good eating with a day of festivities this Saturday, including an outdoor BBQ, guest speakers and in-store sales from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. As the sun sets, local funk, soul and R&B band West Wave takes the stage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Set sail in style at the White Party Dance Cruise, a four-hour celebration aboard the Naples Princess. Hosted by professional dancers Johnny and Lisa PerMar, this exclusive evening promises high-energy beats, breathtaking Gulf views and an elegant all-white dress code. Dance under the open sky as the sun sets over Naples—an unforgettable night on the water. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Sunday, April 6th
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
Robin Stasko at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Kathleen Peace at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun
MICHAEL D'AMORE at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
NY Rhythm at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Country Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 1p-9p Sun
Sunday Party Brunch at Food & Thought 2 11a-2p Sun
Monthly Wellness Market at Food & Thought 2 4p-8p Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
Kevin Nealon at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Saturday Night ft. DJ Bigg John at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sun
Uncle Kracker With Opening Artist Chasing Denver at The Ranch Concert
Hall Fort Myers 7p Sun
Ben Allen Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL All Day Sun
Rock Republic at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Charlie Pace at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sun
The Rockefeller Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Coral Stone Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and “Believe N’ Books” as we collect children’s books for less-privileged children in Southwest Florida. It’s Easy! Drop off new/lightly used children’s book PRIOR TO Sunday, April 6th at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center located in Suite 190
Coastal Art Walk – The last art show of the season from The Esplanade on Marco Island, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A juried art walk full of works of different media. Free admission and parking. 760 North Collier Boulevard, Marco Island.
Car Show – Cool Cruisers hosts a Car Show at Miromar Outlets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out a display of custom and exotic cars. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Music Festival – Seminole Casino Immokalee presents the Southland Bluegrass Music Festival, starting at 12 p.m., featuring performances from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Del McCoury, The Infamous Stringdusters and more. Free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 239-658-1313 or www.moreinparadise.com.
Big Band Concert – Join the Naples Big Band 2-4 p.m. for their last public show of the season at Cambier Park. Free event, but donations are appreciated. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. naplesbigband.com/home.
Piano Quintet – FGCU presents the Piano Quintet as part of the Nisita Concert Series, starting at 3 p.m. at the U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building. Tickets are $15 for the public and $7 for students. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-745-4268 or www.fgcu.edu/concerts/.
Tribute Concert – The Naples Hilton hosts a tribute to Kenny Rogers at 3 & 7 p.m. as part of their Legends Concert Series. Jam out to some of Rogers’ biggest hits. Tickets start at $45. 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. www.legendsconcertseries.com/musicnights-at-the-hilton-naples-florida.
Village People – Artis—Naples presents Village People at 6 p.m. in Hayes Hall. Dance the night away to a performance of disco tunes featuring energizing choreography. Tickets start at $59. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.