Friday, May 16th
Collaboration Band at Friday Night Concert Series at between
Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Mike Archer at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Fri
MEMPHIS LIGHTNING at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Paul Allodi at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Live Music Friday at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Fri
Friday Night Dance Party 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
West of Galway at Whiskey Park Naples 6p Fri
Rich Kids at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Temptations & Four Tops Tribute Show! at The Stage Bonita Springs Fri
MARTINI FRIDAY at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6:30p Fri
Grace O'Malley at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Luis J Gomez at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Boots N’ Beats at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Fri
The Flatliners Duo at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 7:30p Fri
Paddy G at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri
Jack Shealy at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Kim Everett Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
The Rockefellers at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Typically known for their slapstick comedies and farcical productions, Naples’ rag-tag theater troupe, The Studio Players, is breaking new ground with a dramatic, one-act performance of Prodigal Son. The season-ending show is led by burgeoning local theater talent, Landon Libbey, who makes his debut with The Studio Players after dazzling audiences in The Naples Players’ productions of A Christmas Carol and 42nd Street last season.
The Rebel is Back – At Hertz Arena starting at 7 p.m., Hauser the Croatian cellist performs “The Rebel is Back” tour with special guests Caroline Campbell & Amy Manford. Tickets start at $49.50. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. www.hertzarena.com.
Journeyman – Arts Bonita presents at 7:30 p.m. Journeyman, a tribute to Eric Clapton by Shaun Hague. Tickets are $54-64. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Comedy Night – Arts Center Theatre presents Valarie Storm, John Charles and Larry Venturino at 7:30 p.m. for a night full of laughs. Tickets are $30. 1089 N. Collier Blvd #432, Marco Island. 239-784-1186 or www.marcoislandart.org
ALL WEEKEND
Film buffs, listen up. The Fort Myers Film Festival is back for its 15th year, screening independent films at venues across Southwest Florida—from Downtown’s Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and BIG ARTS to Babcock Ranch and the Luminary Hotel. Running through May 18, the festival has built a reputation for highlighting experimental and avant-garde indie films on the big screen, supplementing viewings with insightful talkbacks from the actors, filmmakers and directors who brought the projects to life.
Saturday, May 17th
Regarding the Farmers Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Third Street South Farmers 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 Farmers 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
Fort Myers Beach Market 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
Donna Holman at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 3-6p Sat
Johnny Dee at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Sat
DEB & THE DYNAMICS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Thunder Beach Band at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Live Music Saturday at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Sat
Saturday Night Dance Party at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Sat
Make the Girls Dance at Seed to Table, Naples 10p-2a Sat
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Country Dance Party at Food & Thought 2 6p-9p Sat
Phenomenal Animal LIVE at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
The Deplorables at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
The Neil Diamond Tribute Show w/ Special Guest Tribute Performer
Rewind Band & Customer Appreciation Party. Free House Beverage and
Free Chef's Choice of Appetizer at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
SATURDAY NIGHT OUT at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Sat
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6:30p Sat
Just Denny at Mario's Restaurant, Shoppe's at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Grace O'Malley at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Luis J Gomez at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
The Kelly & Mason Duo at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
Havana Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7p Sat
Saturday Night w/ DJ Bigg John at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sat
Jacob Forever at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8p Sat
DJ Johnny at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
John Lowbridge at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Billy J & JJ at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 7:30p Sat
Delta Crossing at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Flat Liners at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Randy Labnon at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Great Inflatable 5K – Paradise Coast Sport Complex presents the Great Inflatable 5K at 9 a.m. Tickets are $45 for general, $65 for VIP, and $20 for kids under 17. 3940 City Gate Boulevard North, Naples. 239-252-4386 or playparadisecoast.com.
Community Celebration – Arts Bonita celebrates 25 years of the Visual Arts Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a free event, full of interactive art activities, art classes and food trucks. 26100 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org
Community Festival – The Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch will host a Community Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a celebration of gardening, food and community with the Immokalee Community Academy Dragon Squad through student-led demos, games and free plants. 1215 Roberts Ave. Immokalee. 239-252-2611 or www.colliersmuseums.com
Jazz Concert – Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band performs at Norris Center from 1 to 3 p.m. This free concert is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. 755 8th Ave. S. Naples. 239-213-7120 or www.naplesgov.com.
Grand Opening – A Midtown Plaza Grand Opening Celebration will be held from 3-7 p.m. with raffles, giveaways, food samples, deejay entertainment and activities. Family-friendly event. Ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. 5360 Ave Maria Blvd. Ave Maria. 239-352-3903 or www.avemaria.com.
Candlelight Concert – Naples United Church of Christ hosts a Candlelight Concert at 6:30 p.m. featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” performed by Listeso String Quartet. Tickets are $22-42. 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples. feverup.com/en/naples-fl-us.
Journey Through The Americas – Gulfshore Opera presents Journey Through the Americas at 7 p.m. at the Cambier Park bandshell. This concert unites North and South American musical traditions, featuring GO Divas and Latin Infusion. Free Standard Admission. $35 VIP section. 755 8th Ave S., Naples. 239-529-3925 or www.gulfshoreopera.org.
Southern Rock Concert – Arts Bonita presents Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel at 7:30 p.m. for a powerful Southern rock experience infused with blues, heartfelt storytelling and fiery guitar work. Tickets are $54-64. 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Candlelight Concert – Naples United Church of Christ hosts a Candlelight Concert at 8:30 p.m. with a tribute to Queen, performed by Listeso String Quartet. Tickets are $29-44. 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples. feverup.com/en/naples-fl-us.
Naples volunteer-based, no-kill rescue, For the Love of Cats, kicks off its first-ever Purrs and Paddles Pickleball Tournament from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 at East Naples Community Park. Open to all skill levels, the competition is run by the USOP National Pickleball Center and features vendor booths, food trucks, music and raffles—all in support of cats and kittens in need.
Comedy icon Wanda Sykes brings her Please & Thank You Tour to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8 PM — with special guest Keith Robinson! Don’t miss this night of sharp wit, bold laughs, and Emmy-winning comedy from one of America’s funniest stand-up stars.
Sunday, May 18th
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
Italian American Foundation Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Cape Coral’s Surfside Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 9-11a Sun/Tues
Gregory Griffith 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
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun
DEB & THE DYNAMICS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
NY Rhythm at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Live Music Sunday at Hops and Vines at Seed to Table, Naples 1p-9p Sun
Blues and Brews feat The Shaelyn Horn Band at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 1p-4p Sun
Karaoke with Steve! at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p-1a Sun
SIN SUNDAYS at Blue Martini, Naples 4-8p Sun
Grace O'Malley at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Sunset Sundays Ft. Cajual Groovers | Gerardo Aragon | IXCHEL | Scotty D
at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 5:30p Sun
Westie Night at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Sun
Shane Duncan Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
The Earworms at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Chasing Ava Duo at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
Brad Allison Band at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Edison Schetter at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sun
Duncan Wheeler at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Coral Stone Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Cars and Coffee – Mercato hosts Cars and Coffee 239 from 9 to 11 a.m. Browse cool cars, sip coffee and listen to live music at 9110 Strada Place, Naples. 239254-1080 or experiencemercato.com.
Spring Concert – The Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform at Artis—Naples in Daniels Pavilion starting at 7 p.m. The concert is directed by Brandon Robertson. Reserved tickets are required for this free event. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.
Grab your yoga mat and ease into the season feeling grounded with Spring Into Stillness Day Retreat, a half-day wellness gathering at Cape Coral’s Rotary Park with guided meditation, journaling, breathwork, sound healing and yoga. From 9 a.m. to noon, local holistic wellness guru Laura Gotlin and mental health councilor Nicole Edwards Malave lead the charge, honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with introspection.
GL editor-favorite School of Rock Fort Myers celebrates five years in Southwest Florida with an all-day open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect free trial lessons, school tours, raffles (including a chance at a free summer camp), live music and a few messy moments—like a dunk tank and a pie-in-the-face for the school’s music director.