Friday, March 14th
Jersey Beat at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,
Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Manny T at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
SHANE DUNCAN BAND 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 at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Studio 54 70s & 80s Party at Seed to Table, Naples 8p Fri
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Fri
Smack Daddy at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Buffalo Trace & Sazerac Tasting at Whiskey Park Naples 7-9p Fri
Jake Hair Band at Whiskey Park Naples 8:30p Fri
The Fabulous Beatles Tribute Show Band! British Invasion! Let It Be!
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
Matt Friend at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
Vicki Barbolak at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 6-10p Fri
Chris O’Leary Band at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
Billy J & JJ 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
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.
Pet Party – St. Patrick’s Day-themed Yappy Hour runs from 6-8 p.m. in Center Court at the Bell Tower. The pet-friendly event benefits Gulf Coast Humane Society and many retailers offer Yappy Hour surprises. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerfl.com.
Night at the Cabaret – The Bonita Senior Center presents a Night at the Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. CJ Greer, Gerritt VanderMeer and Gary Strohl perform a concert benefitting the Bonita Senior Center. Tickets are $30. 25999 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-399-4881 or www.bonitaseniorcenter.com.
Comedy Show – Lewis Black embarks on his final tour, “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road,” at Barbara B. Mann at 8 p.m., marking the end of his 35+ years of stand-up touring. Tickets start at $34. 13350 FSW
Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Nightbird – The ultimate tribute to Stevie Nicks 8 p.m. at South Street Naples in Founders Square. Jam out to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits. Advance tickets are $25 and $30 at the door. 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. 833-998-4999 or www.southstreetnaples.com.
ALL WEEKEND
Following Wednesday night’s red carpet opening, Man of La Mancha returns to The Naples Players’ recently renovated stage on Fifth Avenue South. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, this five-time Tony Award-winning musical is set in a Spanish Inquisition-era prison cell, where inmates recount Don Quixote’s heroic quest to right the world’s wrongs. The play-within-a-play format (running through April 13) features a local cast and visiting New York actor Ladd Boris, who embodies right-hand-man Sancho Panza for the seventh time in his career.
Fort Myers’ Alliance for the Arts is building on the success of last year’s inaugural, one-night Storytelling Festival with a four-day revival from March 13 to 16. Professional travelling storyteller Paul Strickland kicks off the festivities Thursday night with a one-hour set of family friendly tall tales, folk tales and fairy tales. The storytelling continues through the weekend with ghost stories, heartwarming narratives, workshops and panel discussions from Tamiami Tale Tellers and others.
One of Florida’s largest juried garden shows, the annual Naples Flower Show & Garden Market returns to Naples Botanical Garden on March 14 and 15 with floral displays, exotic plants, botanical art exhibits and educational demonstrations throughout the garden. Presented by the Naples Garden Club, the show offers the chance to test your green thumb with plants for purchase and ample inspiration for Southwest Florida landscapes.
Saturday, March 15th
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 Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 3-6p Sat
Donna Holman at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
THE SUNSET DREAMERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
South Shore Band. Bob Lynch at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
80’s & 90’s Party at Seed to Table, Naples 7a-9p Sat
No Boys in the Booth at Seed to Table, Naples 7p-2a Sat
Smack Daddy Round 2 at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
St. Paddy’s Parade After-Party 🍀 Live Music: West of Galway, Sideshow Bob, Moonstone Riders Duo, Moonstone Riders at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a Sat
Majesty of Rock! Fabulous Journey Tribute Band! with Guest Star STYX
Tribute Show Band! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
SATURDAY NIGHT OUT at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Sat
Scott Earl Holman at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat
Scott Earl Holman at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Matt Friend at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
Vicki Barbolak at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
DUELO at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8p-12mn Sat
Roman Fortune at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
DJ Bobby at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Bootleg Harmony at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Merrill at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Dan Signor at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Glenbrooke Band 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
Strange Acoustic at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Kilts & Kilometers – McGregor’s Public House holds a Kilts & Kilometers 5K at 8 a.m. with a celebration following the race. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerfl.com.
Antique Auto Show – North Naples Church hosts the 35th Annual Depot Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Browse rare and antique vehicles, enjoy food and beverages, and live music. Admission is a $10 donation. 6000 Goodlette-Frank Road, North Naples. 239-592-9814 or naplesmarcoaaca.org.
Arts & Crafts Show – Join the Arts & Crafts Show at Bell Tower from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for handcrafted items, local food, and a fun community atmosphere. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerfl.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Celebrate the Irish heritage and culture from 11-11:30 a.m. with Naples’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue South, Naples. 239-692-8436 or www.fifthavenuesouth.com.
Shamrock Fest – Celebrate the Irish spirit from 12-5 p.m. in Ave Maria Town Center. Enjoy a day of traditional Irish music, Irish Soda Bread contest, and performance of Celtic Dancing by Kellyn Celtic Dance. Annunciate Circle, Ave Maria. 239-352-3903 or www.avemaria.com.
Estero Fest – Estero Community Park hosts Estero Fest 2025 1-8 p.m. Dance and sing along to live music, visit the kids’ zone for bounce houses and face painting, and indulge in food and drink from local vendors. Free event with VIP tickets available for purchase. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard, Estero. 239-390-1137 or www.esterochamber.org.
Holi Celebration – Join the India Association’s Holi celebration from 2-5 p.m. at Koreshan State Park for a fun, colorful event with snacks, refreshments, and eco-friendly color play. RSVP is required. Tickets are $20 for non-members and free for members. 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. [email protected] or www.iafortmyers.org.
Sleeping Beauty – Wang Opera Center hosts the Gulfshore Ballet at 2 & 6 p.m. for a performance of Sleeping Beauty. Dedicated to the fairytale of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip blossoming romance. Tickets start at $39. 2408 Linwood Avenue, Naples. 239-963-9050 or operanaples.org.
Concert in the Park – Enjoy a unique evening at Koreshan State Park from 7-9:30 p.m. with live music by Brad Allison, classic American cuisine, and limited $10 tickets that include park entry. 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-949-2379 or www.friendsofkoreshan.org.
Guinness & Grappa – Celebrate St. Patrick Day with the Norris Center 7-9 p.m. A musical performance by Carl Granieri Orchestra Voyces, blending traditional Irish tunes with classical Italian songs. Tickets start at $40. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-213-3058 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community center.
Symphony Concert – Join Southwest Florida Symphony at Barbara B. Mann at 7:30 p.m. for a cosmic symphonic journey featuring music from The Planets, E.T., Star Trek, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Tickets are $27-$117. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Cape Coral Museum of History’s Brew Fest is back for its third year with sips from breweries like Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Riptide Brewing Company, Funky Buddha Brewery and Kona Brewing Co. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to Cultural Park for unlimited samples of beers, seltzers and ciders alongside live music, food trucks and autos from the museum’s monthly Classic Car Fest.
Sunday, March 16th
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
Steve Chauvette at 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
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun
JOHNNY ROGERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Paul Adolli at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Band Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 1p-9p Sun
Sunday Party Brunch at Food & Thought 2 11a-2p Sun
Blues and Brews feat Jonathan Ellison at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1p-4p Sun
The King Of Swing and Comedy from The Rat Pack Featuring Dean Martin!
Frank Sinatra! and Sammy Davis JR! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
SEINFELD’s PATRICK WARBURTON at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
RC Smith at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Sun
ICONIC at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
The Richmonds at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Mick Fury at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
Hat Trick at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Andy Mo 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
Block Party – A St. Patrick’s Day Block Party from 12-8 p.m. will feature family friendly activities, live Irish entertainment, food at the free public event. First and Hendry streets, Fort Myers. 239-910-1170 or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Concert Band – The Bonita Springs Concert Band performs at Riverside Park from 2-3:30 p.m. with featured guests CJ Greer and Dr. Thomas Cimarusti. Conductor Gary E. Smith will lead the band through their musical program. 10450 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs. bonitaspringsconcertband.org.
Nestico Tribute – The Gulf Coast Big Band performs from 2-4 p.m. A tribute show honoring the work of Nestico. Free event, donations are appreciated. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-877-6090 or www.gulfcoastbigband.com.
Legends Concert – The Hilton of Naples hosts a tribute show to the Temptations & Four Tops at 3 & 7 p.m. as part of their Legends Concert Series. Tickets start at $45, and doors open 45 minutes prior to show time. 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. 239-227-9696 or www.legendsconcertseries.com/musicnights-at-the-hilton naples-florida.
Dat Phan – Venturino’s Comedy Club presents comedian Dat Phan live 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. inside Embassy Suites. Tickets are $25. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com.
Irish Concert – Trinity: Classically Irish returns to Barbara B. Mann at 7 p.m. with a live performance of beloved Irish songs, featuring three talented singers and fresh arrangements. Tickets are $39-$100. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.