Friday, December 20th
Simplyfi Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,
Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Donna Holman at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
MEMPHIS LIGHTNING at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Johnny Caribe & The Hurricanes 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
Soapy Tuna LIVE at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
The Skeletens at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Murder Mystery at The Elks Bonita Springs 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
Matt Chadwick at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
Bryan Callen at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
John Mulrooney at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Jacobs Ladder at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 4p Fri
Sexy Santa ft. DJ Jordy at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL Fri
Marker 27 Calendar Release Party at at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Fri
Shawn Brown at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri
Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
Matrisa Lynn at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri
American Ride at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Geezers in Paradise at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
The Rockefellers at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Candlelight Christmas Carols – The 7th Annual Candlelight Christmas Carols for HOPE4KIDS starts 5:30 p.m. at Cambier Park. Free to attend and participation encouraged. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. www.naplesgov.com.
Music Walk – Fort Myers Music Walk runs from 6-10 p.m. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. On the third Friday of each month, local and regional musicians line the streets to play everything from jazz to blues to rock and roll. 239-313-5129, [email protected] or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Murder Mystery – Gibson House presents A Very Victorian Murder at The Bonita/Estero Elks Lodge at 7 p.m. Tickets are $69.95. 3231 Coconut Road, Estero. 239-867-6098 or www.gibsonhouseswfl.com.
Mark Sanders – Celebrate Broadway at Christmas with Mark Sanders 7:30 p.m. at Arts Bonita. Joined by special guest Carolann Sanita, the two blend classic Broadway hits with Christmas tunes. Tickets start at $38. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Pop over to the Historic Arcade Theatre for a night of laughs. Florida Repertory Theatre transforms into The Comedy Zone on select Fridays. This week, catch headliners Paul “Ox” Jensen and Bill “Bull” Ohse, who bring a combined 30 years of funny-man material to Fort Myers to round out their Dad Bod Tour.
The holiday magic continues on Friday with the BIG ARTS Holiday Open House, where tinsel-tied decor sets the stage for seasonal shopping, caroling with the BIG ARTS Community Chorus and family-friendly activities at 5 p.m. on Sanibel Island. Browse handcrafted treasures, enjoy light bites, meet local artists and participate in creative workshops.
Saturday, December 21st
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
Gregory Griffith at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Nicole D’Andrea at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
BIG CYPRESS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Coral Stone Band 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
Big City Saturdays at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Sat
Disco Fever Dance Party at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Sat
Resolution 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
Rich Kids + Moonstone Riders at Whiskey Park Naples 5p Sat
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Whiskey Park Naples 5-12a Sat
Lynyrd Skynyrd! Featuring The Sound of the Past! 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 Trio at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Bryan Callen at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
John Mulrooney at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
One 80’s Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat
After Dusk ft. DJ Bigg Jon at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Sat
Wendell Ray at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
Live Music: Manhattan Connection at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7p Sat
Hat Trick at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Merrill at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Betty Fox Band at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Brad Allison Band at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Dino Trio at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Elliott West Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Breakfast with Santa – The YMCA welcomes Santa for breakfast 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy a holiday themed breakfast, decoration ornaments, and meet with Santa. Tickets are $10. 5450 YMCA Road, Naples. 239-394-9622 or ymcacollier.org.
The Nutcracker – The Gulfshore Ballet and Gulf Coast Symphony present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at Barbara B. Mann with showings at 2 & 8 p.m., a festive two-act ballet perfect for introducing families to the magic of dance. Tickets are $47-$100. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Boat Parade – Marco Island annual Christmas Boat Parade is held 6 p.m. A family-friendly event watching decked out boats float the Marco River. 239-777-1484 or christmasislandstyle.com.
Holiday Science Show – Mr. Glen combines humor and science for a whacky winter themed science show 7 p.m. at Norris Community Center. A family-friendly event where everyone can learn. Tickets are $15. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-213-7120 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris community-center.
Home for the Holidays – Patrick Lamb takes the stage at Arts Bonita 7:30 p.m. An evening of jazz with saxophonist and vocalist Patrick Lamb. Tickets start at $44. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Experience the renaissance of Downtown Bonita Springs for yourself with this weekend’s HoliDaze Bus Crawl. Starting at 8 p.m., climb on board for free bus rides to holiday parties at local hotspots like Ceremony Brewing, Chartreuse and Survey Cafe, each promising a night of drinks, music and holiday cheer.
Visit Fort Myers’ historic Burroughs Home and Gardens for the Burroughs Home Holiday Family Festival. Hosted by Uncommon Friends Foundation, the festivities kick off at noon with free admission, home tours decked out in holiday décor, local artisans with the solution to last-minute shopping, family activities, music and a visit from Santa.
Sunday, December 22nd
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
Kari Melissa & Dante at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Bill Colletti at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
NFL SUNDAY TICKET at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-6p Sun
MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Paul Alliodi at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Holiday Meet & Greet with Santa Claus & the Grinch at
Seed to Table, Naples 12p-3p 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
Bryan Callen at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Ben Brainard at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
Red & White Party ft. DJ AKA at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL Sun
Phenomenal Animal at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
The Richmonds at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Edison Schetter at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
13th South at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Charlie Pace 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
Christmas Fair – Bell Tower’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerfl.com.
Jazz Concert – Naples Dixieland Jazz Band perform at Cambier Park Bandshell from 2-4 p.m. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. 6th Avenue South & 8th Street South, Naples. 239-263-1113 or www.naplesgov.com.
Holiday Candlelight Concert – The Gulf Coast Symphony continues its candlelight concerts with a Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and more at 6 and 8:30 p.m. by the Listeso String Quartet at the Music & Arts Community Center. Tickets are $57-$75.50. Shows sold separately. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.
Set sail on the Holiday Lights Sunset Cruise from The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Hosted by Off the Leash Charters, this two-hour tour through Cape Coral’s scenic canals offers idyllic views of waterfront homes and private docks adorned with festive lights.
Join The Wallflower Shoppe and Laura Gotlin Wholistic Wellness for a Winter Solstice Celebration, starting at 4 p.m. The multisensory experience includes a guided meditation and outdoor yoga session with live music from Southwest Florida cover artist Jenny Vē, warm holiday teas, sage bundle-making workshops and holiday discounts on shopping.