Friday, December 27th
Wayward Souls at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,
Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Dianna Fox at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
MOONSTONE RIDERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Fri
Thunder Beach at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Phenomenal Animal LIVE at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Flight Risk at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Almost Abba Tribute Show + Best of Mama Mia! 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
Anthony Rodia at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Kerri Louise at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Coral Stone at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 4p Fri
DJ Promo at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Fri
The Man of Many Hats at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri
Frank Bang 3 at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
James Williams Duo at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri
Back Country Boys at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Geezers in Paradise at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
Dan Christopher – Comedian, magician and ventriloquist Dan Christopher takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Marco Island Center for the Arts. A magical evening featuring William “Rock the House” Lewis. Tickets start at $25. 1089 North Collier Boulevard #432, Marco Island. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.
ALL WEEKEND
Art Festival – The 14th Annual Howard Alan New Year’s Art Festival Dec. 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ring in the new year with art created by local artists. Free admission. 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero. 239-992-9966 or www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze – At Barbara B. Mann Dec. 28 & 29, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a dazzling, family friendly holiday spectacular blending Broadway-style production with contemporary circus arts, featuring a world-class cast and festive acrobatics. Tickets are $39-$99. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Close out the holiday week with Naples’ three-hour Holiday Lights Tour through Victoria Park, Venetian Village, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South. Board the open-air trolley at 6 p.m. for an enchanting journey through the city’s most dazzling displays, from twinkling lights to festive storefronts.
Holiday Lights – At Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium through Dec. 29. Celebrate the holiday with lights, music, hot chocolate and a decorated trail every weekend in December from 6-9:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and members. 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers. 239-275-3435 or www.calusanature.org.
Holiday Express Train – At Lakes Park through Dec. 30, The Holiday Express offers a festive train ride through a beautifully decorated village, with free admission for kids 1-5 and $6 for ages 6+. 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers. 239-267-1905 or www.leeparks.org/lakespark.
Holiday in the Park – Riverside Park hosts a Holiday in the Park stroll through Jan. 1, from dusk to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly stroll lit by holiday lights, classic holiday tunes and more. Free event. 10450 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs. 239-949-6262 or www.cityofbonitasprings.org.
Night Lights in the Garden – Naples Botanical Gardens presents Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden through Jan. 5, from 6-10 p.m. Celebrate in the tropics with a stroll under thousands of lights, live music and festive treats. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 239-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
Edison Holiday Nights – Edison and Ford Winter Estates’ 49th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration is open through Jan. 5 from 5:30-9 p.m. Enjoy new light displays, holiday events and unique shopping experiences, including guided tours and visits from Santa. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for teens and $2 for children. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or www.edisonfordwinterestates.org.
Magic of Lights – A drive-through holiday lights spectacular open through Jan. 4, 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 6-10 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Tickets start at $19 online, $32 at gate. 3940 City Gate Boulevard North, Naples. 239-252-4386 or playparadisecoast.com.
Saturday, December 28th
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
Kathleen Peace at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Rick Alpert at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
DEB & THE DYNAMICS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Virgil Cain at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
AVYA 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
Big Cypress Band at Whiskey Park Naples 8:30p Sat
Alter Eagles Tribute 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
Anthony Rodia at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Kerri Louise at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Entourage Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7-10p Sat
After Dusk ft. DJ Bigg Jon at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Sat
Roman Fortune at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
DJ Johnny at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7p Sat
Hot Damn Duo at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Charlie Pace at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
JP Soars & The Red Hots at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Edison Band at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Jack Shealy Band at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Kim Everett Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Kids Day – Join Miromar Outlets for face painting, crafts, pizza and much more at the WINK Playland from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Sunday, December 29th
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
Drew Lye at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Manny Z 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
Aura at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Latin Jam: Last Dance 2024 at Seed to Table, Naples 9p-2a 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
Bee Gees! Stills, Nash, and Young! Simon & Garfunkel! Three Great Tributes! Sun
Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 5:30p Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
Anthony Rodia at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
DJ Dradel at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 8p Sun
ICONIC at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Albert Castiglia at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
Joe Yeoman Band 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
Coral Stone Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Camerata’s First Concert – Join The Camerata of Naples chamber music orchestra at 4 p.m. for their first concert of the season at St. John’s Episcopal Church. A show featuring music from Bach, Mendelssohn and Goldstein. Tickets are $55. 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples. 239-596-8404 or cameratanaples.org.