Weekend Things to Do in Naples

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Friday, February 28th

 

Thunder Beach Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,

Miromar Outlets Naples  6-8p Fri

Kathleen Peace at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri

MOONSTONE RIDERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Fri

SWFL Inc. Community Expo at The Center Bar 

at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 1-5p Fri

Johnny Caribe Band at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri

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

Revival 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

Back Country Boys at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri

The Four Great Ones! Elvis! Roy Orbison! Buddy Holly! Jerry Lee Lewis! ft. 

The Johnny Rogers Band! w/ Brenda Lee & Patsy Cline!

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

Steve Hytner at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Fri-Sun

Emo Philips at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat

Texas Twister – ZZ Top Tribute Band at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Fri

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

Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 6-10p Fri

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

Rob Norum 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

 

Community Expo – Promenade at Bonita Bay hosts Southwest Florida Inc. Community Expo 2025 from 1 to 5 p.m. Shop local businesses and nonprofits as they showcase their businesses. www.swflinc.com. 26795 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com.

 

Comedy Show – Comedian Bill “Bull” Ohse performs with comedian Sheena Reagan at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Marco Island Center for the Arts. 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. 239-784-1186 or www.marcoislandart.org.

 

Friday After 5 – The Naples Botanical Garden presents Friday After 5 from 5 to 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.

 

Tribute to Disco – The Girls of Motown perform a tribute to The Ladies of Disco from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Norris Center. A spectacular evening celebrating the music of Gloria Gaynor, The Emotions, Chakka Kahn and more. Tickets are $30. 755 Eighth Avenue South, Naples. 239-213-3058 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community-center.

 

One of the world’s preeminent symphonies, London Symphony Orchestra, makes its Naples debut at the closing performance of Artis—Naples’ Visiting Orchestras series. London Symphony Orchestra chief conductor Sir Antonio Pappano leads, which features selections like Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker’s Sinfonia No. 5.

 

ALL WEEKEND

 

Opera Naples kicks off its fifth annual Festival Under the Stars at Naples’ Cambier Park. This year, the two-week outdoor festival is going bigger, with three full operas and a concert from the winners of the inaugural Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition—a revival of the maestro’s famed contests—on Thursday night. This rare opportunity to discover the next generation of opera greatness is followed by Friday’s opening performance of The Magic Flute conducted by music director Ramón Tebar. Bring the kids out for Opera Naples’ Family & Community Day on Saturday for arts and crafts, activities and a performance of The Ugly Duckling at noon. Catch additional performances of The Magic Flute, La Bohème, The Mikado and more through March 15.

 

Saturday, March 1st

 

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  Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat

Dave Byron at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat

BIG CYPRESS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat

Relentless Fire at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat

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

Kid Rock Tribute Show with Cowboy at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-11p 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

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

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

Matt Chadwick at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat

Rebecca Richardson at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat

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

Monique Marvez at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Sat

Steve Hytner at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Fri-Sun

Emo Philips at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat

West Wave Duo at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat

Elida Reyna – Farewell Tour 2025 at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8p-12mn Sat

DJ Bernie B 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

Joyann Parker at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p 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

Flight Risk at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat

 

Car Show – Join Bell Tower from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the First Annual Nearly Spring Corvette and Open Car & Truck Show at Bell Tower, featuring food, prizes and fundraising for local charities. 13499 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerfl.com.

 

Pupchella – Join Bell Tower’s Pupchella from noon to 3 p.m., a fun-filled music festival benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society, featuring live music, activities, vendors and more. 13499 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerfl.com.

 

Broadway Concert – Celebrate Broadway with a performance of Neil Berg’s 116 Years of Broadway at 3 and 7:30 p.m. in Hayes Hall. Get the experience of Broadway’s greatest hits right here at Artis—Naples. Tickets start at $69. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.

 

Country Jams – Paradise Sports Complex hosts Country Jams from 4 to 11 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live country music by Justin Moore, Walker Montgomery and Jay Web. Tickets start at $75. 3940 City Gate Blvd. N, Naples. www.countryjamnaples.com.

 

Chris Ruggiero – Artis—Naples presents vocalist Chris Ruggiero at 6 and 8:30 p.m. in Daniels Pavilion. Reconnect with your favorite classic rock’n’roll with Ruggiero’s performance. Tickets are $62. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.

 

The Southwest Florida Reading Festival returns to Fort Myers Regional Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features celebrity author talks from writers like New York Times bestseller Jean Kwok, book signings, storytelling, crafts and interactive activities for all ages.

Explore a culinary showcase of Sanibel Island’s restaurant scene with Taste of the Islands. Hosted at Sanibel City Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., this annual restaurant week offers the chance to sample a variety of dishes, while chefs compete for top honors like Best Appetizer, Best Seafood and Taste of the Taste. Attendees also vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Part of Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall’s Fifth Third Bank Broadway series, Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers welcomed by a small Newfoundland town in the wake of 9/11. With music, heart and humor, the show explores human kindness in extraordinary circumstances. Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein and directed by Christopher Ashley, this acclaimed production delivers an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Cape Coral Pride Fest returns with an unforgettable celebration on March 1, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Trinity Taylor headlines the show, and Jai Rodriguez from Bravo’s original Queer Eye making a special parade appearance. Enjoy food trucks, beer tents, a vendor village and live entertainment. The VIP Experience offers exclusive seating, an open bar, a buffet and prime stage access. A Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. provides a chance to meet the stars and a Drag Brunch will be held the next day to close out the weekend.

 

Sunday, March 2nd

 

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 Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun

Susan Kansky at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, 

Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun

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

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

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

NFL FOOTBALL at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1p-10p Sun

The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd! ZZ Top! Ted Nugent! Band of Heathens! Gary Clark! 

The Band! All Performed by Mike Imbascian at The Stage Bonita Springs Sun

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

Steve Hytner at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe  Fri-Sun

Phenomenal Animal at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun

Paddy G at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun

Dan Vass at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p 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

 

Community Market – Join Shangri La Springs for a free community market on March 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop from local artisans, enjoy live music and brunch at Harvest & Wisdom. 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-949-0749 or www.shangrilasprings.com.

 

SW FloridaCon – SW FloridaCon is at the DoubleTree Hotel from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is a pop culture convention showcasing comic books, toys, gaming, cosplay and more, with celebrity guests and exhibitors for all fandoms. Admission is $20. 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers. www.swfloridacomiccon.com.

 

Car Show – Cool Cruisers hosts a Car Show at Miromar Outlets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out a display of custom and exotic cars. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.

 

Concert Band – The Naples Concert Band performs Blues in the Park and Clarinet Lalapalooza from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cambier Park with special guest Chris Hill. Free event, but donations are appreciated. 755 Eighth Ave. S, Naples. 239-270-1221 or www.naplesconcertband.org.

 

Mozart “Dissonance” Quartet – Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Chamber performs 3 p.m. in Daniels Pavilion. Enjoy a performance of Mozart’s most popular quartet. Tickets are $49. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.

 

Eagles Tribute – The Naples Hilton presents a tribute to the Eagles at 3 and 7 p.m. As part of their Legends Concert Series, rock out to the Eagles’ biggest hits. Tickets start at $45. 5111 Tamiami Trail N, Naples. 239-227-9696 or www.legendsconcertseries.com/musicnights-at-the-hilton-naples-florida.