Friday, December 13th
Tide Up Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,
Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Christine Bradford at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
THE DAZZLING DELRAYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Randy & Brad at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Friday Night at Beer Bar at Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Fri
Flashback Fridays at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
13 South LIVE at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Gator Nate at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
The Kings 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
JR Erb Trio at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
Rich Guzzi at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri
Joe Bartnick at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Coral Stone Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7p Fri
Ugly Sweater Party at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Fri
Shawn Brown at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri
Billy J and Collateral Damage at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
Virgil Cane at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri
Charlie Pace Band at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Geezers in Paradise at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
Wine & Wonder – The Wonder Gardens presents a tasting in the gardens, Wine and Wonder, 6-8 p.m. This is an evening for wine drinkers to explore the Wonder Gardens while enjoying live music and supporting local vendors. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-992-2591 or wondergardens.org.
Pet Party – Yappy Hour with Santa Paws runs from 6-8 p.m. in Center Court at Bell Tower. The pet-friendly event features music, vendors, pictures with Santa Paws, and fundraising activities to benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerFL.com.
Tuba Christmas – Annual brass concert in Sugden Plaza on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples. 239-692-8436 or www.fifthavenuesouth.com.
Christmas Karaoke – Collier County Museum at Government Center presents a Christmas-themed karaoke night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Naples Cottage. Sing holiday tunes and enjoy festive food and drinks at 3331 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. 239-252- 476 or colliermuseums.com.
Christmas Traditions Concert – The Voices of Naples will perform at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. This is a free holiday concert. 860 Banyan Boulevard, Naples. 239-290-8550 or voicesofnaples.org.
Rock Concert – Bret Michaels performs at Hertz Arena with Night Ranger and Dee Snider at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. www.hertzarena.com.
Winter Serenade – Anton’s Ensemble Soiree performs a Winter Serenade: Magic Holiday Memories 7:30 p.m. at Arts Bonita. A combination of holiday pop songs and classic hits, with special guest Mark Sanders. Tickets start at $44. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
ALL WEEKEND
December 13—December 14
Celebrate the holidays at Farmer Mike’s U-Pick in Bonita Springs with the 6th annual Christmas at Farmer Mike’s. Held on Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., this family-friendly bash includes a host of festive activities ranging from faux snow sledding to hayrides. Stroll through a field of animated lights, purchase your Christmas tree and visit with Santa.
December 12—December 14
Step into the holiday spirit at The Naples Players’ 5th annual Trees and Teas Festival, running Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December 22. Wander through the newly renovated Sugden Community Theatre, transformed by local artists into a wonderland of intricately designed trees and festive decor, with wreaths and mini trees available for purchase.
Saturday, December 14th
Regarding the Farmer’s Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Third Street South Farmer’s 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 Farmer’s 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
Bonita Springs Farmers Market at The Center Bar,
Promenade, Bonita Bay 12a-11p Sat
Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat
Felix Jiles at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Brad Shores at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
JP SOARS & THE RED HOTS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Simply Fi at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Holiday Meet & Greet with Santa Claus & the Grinch at
Seed to Table, Naples 12p-3p Sat
Gypsy Blue at Beer Bar at Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Sat
Ugly Sweater Party with DJ MDot at Seed to Table, Naples 10p-2a Sat
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Country Dance Party at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Sat
High Tide Live at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Ex Bachelors at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sat
Four Tribute Shows in One Night! Rod Stewart! Tom Jones! Meatloaf!
Linda Ronstadt! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
SATURDAY NIGHT OUT at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Sat
The Firm 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
Kat Timpf at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sat-Sun
Joe Bartnick at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Taylor Tones at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
Rockedelic at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat
Thomas Mac at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Sat
Hot Damn Duo at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Edison Schetter at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Wayne Baker Brooks Band at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Geezers – N – Paradize at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Flat Liners at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Brad and Randy at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Kim Everett Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Christmas 5K – Bell Tower hosts the Rockin’ Around the Bell 5K, featuring a 1-mile walk, festive decorations and holiday treats starting at 8 a.m. 13499 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers. 239-489- 221 or www.belltowerFL.com.
Cowboy Christmas – Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. The historic cattleman’s haven makes for a charming backdrop to the holiday season, with Christmas tree ornament-making workshops and photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Before you tuck in for the bucolic drive back home, take a stroll around the 13-acre grounds to get a sense of homestead life from the early 1900s. 1215 Roberts Avenue, Immokalee. 239-252-2611 or colliermuseums.com.
Hello Kitty Truck – Gulf Coast Town Center hosts the Hello Kitty Café Truck from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. with a Hello Kitty Party featuring face painting and balloon twisting from 12-2 p.m. 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com.
Arts & Craft Show – Cambier Park hosts a Fine Arts & Craft show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Naples Artcrafter presents local arts and crafts for sale. 580 8th Street South, Naples. naplesartcrafters.com.
Music in the Garden – The Kelly Neff Trio performs at Naples Botanical Gardens 2-4 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy live music in the garden. Included with admission. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 239-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
Christmas Showcase – Ave Maria Dance Academy presents A Night of Christmas Joy shows at 4 & 7 p.m. at Ave Maria University Prince Auditorium. Original dances and performances inspired by The Nutcracker. Tickets start at $10. 5255 Donahue Street, Ave Maria. 239-261-2606 or www.avemaria.com.
Boat Parade – The Bonita Spring Christmas Boat Parade at Baywater Boat Club is from 5:30-9:30 p.m. 5124 Bonita Beach Road, Southwest, Bonita Springs. 239-992-6997 or www.tinyurl.com/bonitaboat.
Christmas Boat Parade – The 35th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade is held from 6:15-8:30 p.m. on Naples Bay. Watch this “Christmas Carnival” with your family from a variety of locations such as Naples City Dock, Bayview Park, Naples Landing and more. 239-682-0900 or www.miacc.org.
Christmas Island Style Parade – Marco Island’s Annual Christmas Island Style street parade begins at 6:30 p.m. A family-friendly event to kick off the holiday season. San Marco Road, Marco Island. 239-777-1484 or christmasislandstyle.com.
Voyces of Christmas – The Norris Center hosts “Voyces of Christmas” at 7 p.m. An evening of classic Christmas music. Tickets start at $30. 280 Riverside Circle, Naples. 239-213-7120 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community-center.
Spanish Dance – Spanish Dance featuring El Mimoso, Larry Hernandez, Grupo Los Sebastianes, and Los Originales is at Hertz Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50, and parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. www.hertzarena.com.
Mike Zito – Arts Bonita presents Mike Zito 7:30 p.m. for an evening of blues. Tickets start at $44. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
As the Grant Thornton Invitational nears its end, enjoy complimentary morning yoga on the fairway, and in the evening, head to the Tiburón Golf Club driving range for the fifth annual Live Fest concert, with performances from American Idol alum Lauren Alaina, “Iris” rock band Goo Goo Dolls and Nashville country rockers Old Dominion.
Sunday, December 15th
Koreshan State Park Farmers Market 18731 Three Oaks Pkwy, Fort Myers 8a-1p Sun
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
Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 9-11a Sun/Tues
Cool Vic at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Tommie Dee & D at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
NFL SUNDAY TICKET at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-6p Sun
BEATLEMANIAX (BEATLES TRIBUTE) at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
New York Rhythm at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 12-6p Sun
Sunday Funday at Seed to Table, Naples 1-9p Sun
Brunch with Santa at Food & Thought 2 11a-2p Sun
Sunday night Karaoke with Steve! at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9:30p Sun
NFL FOOTBALL at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1p Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park Naples 11-2p Sun
NFL Sunday Ticket at Whiskey Park Naples Sun
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
Kat Timpf at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sat-Sun
Ben Brainard at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
Sunset Sundays at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 5:30p Sun
Rock The Stage Finals at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 2-9p Sun
Shane Duncan Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
The Earworms at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Dan Vass at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
Hat Trick at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Joey Elliot at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sun
The Rockefeller Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Flight Risk at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Christmas Fair – LLSN presents the Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair at University Village from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop local vendors, arts, crafts, and enjoy one of the many eateries at University Village. 19800 Village Center Drive, Fort Myers. [email protected], www.llsnevents.com.
Cars and Coffee – Mercato hosts Cars and Coffee 239 9-11 a.m. Browse cool cars, sip on coffee, and listen to live music. 9110 Strada Place, Naples. 239254-1080 or experiencemercato.com.
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.
Holiday in Cambier Park – The Naples Concert Band performs 2-4 p.m. with special guest Craig Greusel in Cambier Park. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-270-1221 or www.naplesconcertband.org.
Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky – Artis— Naples presents violinist James Ehnes performance of Tchaikovsky 3 p.m. at Daniels Pavilion. Naples Philharmonic Wang Chamber music musician plays Anne Clyne’s Strange Loops and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. Tickets start at $51. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.