Friday, May 8th
Miromar Outlets
No Limit Pub Poker Tour 6-8p Fri
Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples
THE COLLABORATION BAND 7p Fri
The Center Bar at The Promenade at Bonita Bay
Phenominal Animal live 7-10p Fri
The Beer Bar, Naples | Seed to Table, Naples
Live Music Friday 4-7p Fri
Friday Night Dance Party 8p-10p Fri
Whiskey Park Naples
Happy Hour 3-6p Fri-Sun
The Stage Bonita Springs
Girls of Motown and Ladies of Disco! ft. Tributes to Donna Summer!
Gloria Gaynor! The Pointer Sisters! Chaka Kahn! Sister Sledge and
Evelyn Champagne King! Fri
Blue Martini, Naples
MARTINI FRIDAY 4-10p Fri
JD Ingalls 4p Fri
Entourage 7-10p Fri
London Club Naples
Danny Sinoff Trio 5-8p Fri
Matt Chadwick 8-11p Fri
Zach Rushing Fri-Sun
Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
Phil Hogan Fri-Sat
The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers
Pecos and the Rooftops 7p Fri
Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL
Marco Midnight 7p Fri
Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL
Mick 2-5p Fri
The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island
Shawn Theriault 6-9p Fri
Snook Inn, Marco Island
Duncan Wheeler 1-5p Fri
Vybe Shifters 6-10p Fri
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Daniels
Dukes of Brinkley 7-10p Fri
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral
Dead Mans Hand 7-10p Fri
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Estero
Riverside 6-9p Fri
Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers
Scotty Bryan 1-5p Fri
Deb and the Dynamics 7-10p Fri
Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers
Big Daddy Rich 12-4p Fri
Jake Hair Band 7-10p Fri
Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL
The Derek Lersch Band 7p Fri
SIX: Teen Edition – Opening show for the live musical at Gulfshore Playhouse at 7 p.m. The six wives of Henry VIII take center stage in a high‑energy pop‑rock concert‑style teen‑edition musical featuring bold vocals and sharp choreography. Tickets start at $25. 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd. S., Naples. 239‑261-7529 or gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Piazzolla Four Seasons – Naples Philharmonic Masterworks concert at Artis–Naples Hayes Hall at 7:30 p.m. The Naples Philharmonic, led by Alexander Shelley, closes its Masterworks season with Jonathan Cziner’s “Rear-view,” Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with violinist Karen Gomyo, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. Tickets start at $15. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239‑597‑1900 or artisnaples.org.
Devon Allman’s Blues Summit with Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall – Blues concert at Arts Bonita’s Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Devon Allman leads a stacked blues‑rock summit featuring Wet Willie’s Jimmy Hall, guitar ace Larry McCray, and special guest Ghalia Volt in a high‑energy homage to Southern roots and soul. Tickets start at $64.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239‑495‑8989 or artsbonita.org.
The Bank of America High School Musical Awards – High‑school musical‑theatre awards show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall’s Daniels Pavilion at 7:00 p.m. Local high‑school actors, orchestras, and crews are honored for their work in area musical productions, with numbers drawn from multiple school shows. Tickets start at $16. 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 239‑481‑4849 or bbmannpah.com.
Head to Hammond Stadium to see the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels battle it out against the Tampa Tarpons at 7 p.m. Beyond the bases, this is the first Friday game to coincide with Islands Night, a celebration of the Sanibel and Captiva communities featuring a pregame, on-field parade and the stadium’s first-ever island-themed drone show.
A hands-on charcuterie workshop brings a social, food-forward take to Mother’s Day from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brightwater Lagoon. Led by Grazing Haus, the class walks guests through building a styled board with sweet and savory pairings, with each ticket covering two people and including a glass of house wine.
Battle of the Paddle: The Great Dock Canoe Race debuts at Naples Depot Museum with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition traces the evolution of the nearly 50-year tradition, highlighting the themes, awards and local personalities that shaped the races.
Local musicians, comedians and spoken word artists break through the noise at Naples’ Food & Thought with an Open Mic Night from 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 9th
Regarding the Farmers Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Farmers Market & Craft Show in Corkscrew Rd. Entrance, Miromar Outlets 9a-1p Sat
Third Street South Farmers Market - Naples, Florida 7:30 am Sat
Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30am Sat
Cape Coral Farmers Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat
East Fork Creek Farm Market - · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat
Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sat
Bonita Springs Farmer's Market at Promenade at Bonita Bay 8a-12p Sat
Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples
MEMPHIS LIGHTNING 7p Sat
The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay
One Hot Mess live 7-10p Sat
the Beer Bar, Naples | Seed to Table, Naples
Live Music Saturday 4-7p Sat
Rock Republic 8p-2a Sat
Food & Thought 2
Derby Day 11a-9p Sat
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Saturday Live Music 5-8p Sat
Whiskey Park, Naples
College Football Sat
The Stage Bonita Springs
The Neil Diamond Tribute Show! w/ Tribute Performer Barbara Streisand! Sat
Blue Martini, Naples
SATURDAY NIGHT OUT 4-10p Sat
JD Ingalls 4-7p Sat
Remix 7-10p Sat
London Club Naples
Danny Sinoff Trio 5-8p Sat
Tessie Hornus 8-11p Sat
Zach Rushing Fri-Sun
Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
Phil Hogan Fri-Sat
The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers
Dany Ome & Kevincito El 13 8p Sat
Stan’s, Goodland FL
Jack Kaune Band 1-5p Sat
Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL
Elliott West Band 7p Sat
Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL
Matty Jollie 1-5p Sat
The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island
Austin James 6-9p Sat
Snook Inn, Marco Island
Alivee Duo 1-5p Sat
Earworms 6-10p Sat
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Daniels
The Joe Yeoman Band 7-10p Sat
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral
Pure Country 7-10p Sat
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Estero
Rocker 6-9p Sat
Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers
Sase' 1-5p Sat
Jake Hair Band 7-10p Sat
Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers
Lynnie Steffen 1-5p Sat
Girl Krush 7-10p Sat
Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL
Kash'd Out w/ Sensamotion and Beach Fly 7-10p Sat
Friends and Fans at Under Armour takes place on May 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, offering a quick and exclusive shopping event where guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks while receiving 25% off their entire purchase—a great opportunity to refresh your activewear with stylish deals in a fun, social setting.
The Mother’s Day Personalization Event at Fossil takes place on May 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, inviting guests to shop and customize select watches, jewelry, and keychains with personalized touches, making it a perfect stop for thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts; plus, enjoy a complimentary cookie while browsing and creating something special for Mom.
Naples Police Department Safety Fair & Family Fun Day – Public‑safety community event at Baker Park at 9 a.m. Families enjoy a festive morning with food, music, games, competing first‑responder teams and interactive safety demonstrations. 50 Riverside Cir., Naples. naplesgov.com.
Mother’s Day Weekend at Barnes & Noble – Free bilingual family‑story event at Barnes & Noble Naples at 11 a.m. Local Southwest Florida author hosts a bilingual reading of The Magical Teapot Party in English and Spanish, plus photo‑ops, coloring, stickers, bookmarks, a whistle‑learning activity for speech and confidence, and a book signing. 4149 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. 239-404-5984 or facebook.com.
Music in the Garden: The Dead Ataris – Live music series at Naples Botanical Garden at 2 p.m. The Dead Ataris take the garden stage overlooking the Performance Lawn for an afternoon concert included with Garden admission. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239‑530‑5400 or naplesgarden.org.
Spring Concert – Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performance at Artis–Naples’ Hayes Hall at 2 p.m. Directed by Manuel López‑Gómez, enjoy a dynamic program of orchestral works celebrating the next generation of Southwest Florida’s young musicians. Tickets must be reserved for the free event. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239‑597‑1900 or artisnaples.org.
Live @ The Cove: Island Knights – Live music event at The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex at 6 p.m. The Island Knights band takes the outdoor stage for a lakeside concert featuring tropical, rock‑infused island sounds along with food trucks and drink specials. 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. 239‑252‑4386 or playparadisecoast.com.
Peace of Woodstock: Tribute & Nostalgia – Rock‑tribute concert at Arts Bonita’s Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. A live ensemble channels the sound and spirit of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, recreating hits by Hendrix, Joplin, Santana, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, and CSN&Y. Tickets start at $42. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239‑495‑8989 or artsbonita.org.
Piazzolla Four Seasons – Naples Philharmonic Masterworks concert at Artis–Naples Hayes Hall at 7:30 p.m. The Naples Philharmonic, led by Alexander Shelley, closes its Masterworks season with Jonathan Cziner’s “Rear-view,” Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with violinist Karen Gomyo, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. Tickets start at $15.00. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239‑597‑1900 or artisnaples.org.
A farm-based sip-and-shop runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckingham Farms. This outdoor market brings together local vendors, baked goods and wine tastings set against the property’s back fields and event barn.
Step into the unknown at Fort Myers’ Alliance for the Arts, where a 7 p.m. mind-reading and comedy show brings Joshua Seth to the stage. Expect an interactive mix of psychological illusion, audience participation and quick-witted humor in Foulds Theatre’s close-up setting.
A hands-on orchid workshop sets the tone for Mother’s Day at 9 a.m. at The Garden Place in Estero, offering a guided approach to building a dish garden from start to finish. Guests will work with a curated mix of plants while learning design basics, plant pairing and care techniques. Each ticket includes materials for one arrangement and a discount on related supplies.
Sunday, May 10th
Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun
Pine Ridge Road 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
Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples
DOGTOOTH JAM 1p Sun
The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay
Just Denny live 5-8p Sun
the Beer Bar, Naples | Seed to Table, Naples
Band Jam 1-9p Sun
Food & Thought 2
Sunday Party Brunch 11a-2p Sun
Mother’s Day 11a-4p Sun
Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Blues and Brews feat Crystal Shawanda Band 1p-4p Sun
Whiskey Park, Naples
NFL Sunday Ticket Sun
BOGO Drinks! 9 PM-Close Sun
Blue Martini, Naples
SIN SUNDAYS 4-8p Sun
Roots Reggae 6p Sun
Zach Rushing Fri-Sun
Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
Paw Crossed Fundraiser Comedy Show Sun
Stan’s, Goodland FL
Ben Allen Band 1-6:30p Sun
Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL
Charlie Pace 1p Sun
Katie Dietz 5p Sun
Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL
Florida Rhythm Kings 1-5p Sun
The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island
Mike Mannarino 6-9p Sun
Snook Inn, Marco Island
Andy Moreillon 1-5p Sun
Coral Stone Band 6-10p Sun
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, Cape Coral
A'Finnity 2-5p Sun
Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, North Fort Myers
Sandbar Kenny 12-4p Sun
Preston Hamilton 4:30p Sun
Nauti Parrot Oasis, Fort Myers
School of Rock 4-7p Sun
Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs FL
Rusty Wright Duo 1-4p Sun
Thomas O'Brien 6-9p Sun
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Kava Culture on May 10, 2026, from 12–4 PM with a lively outdoor market experience featuring local vendors, psychic medium readings, reiki healers, and refreshing drink specials. As part of a broader sidewalk sale event, guests can browse open-air deals, soak up the sunshine, and discover unique finds while enjoying a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere perfect for kicking off summer savings.
Celebrate creativity and community at the Coco Art Gallery Opening Celebration on May 10, 2026, from 5–7 PM, where guests are invited to explore original artwork by talented local artists showcased in a vibrant, thoughtfully designed space; this complimentary event offers a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere complete with food, beverages, and live music, making it the perfect way to enjoy an evening of art, culture, and connection.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Michael Kors on May 10, 2026, from 12–5 PM with the “Mom’s The Word” in-store shopping experience, where you and Mom can browse the latest arrivals together while enjoying refreshments in a relaxed, fashion-forward setting—making it the perfect opportunity to treat her to something special and create a memorable day of shopping and connection.
Celebrate Mom at the Garden! – Family‑oriented garden day at Naples Botanical Garden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moms and grandmothers receive free admission on Mother’s Day while the rest of the family enjoys tropical gardens, winding paths and peaceful views. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239‑530‑5400 or naplesgarden.org.
Plant Poetry: Open Mic – Garden‑style poetry open‑mic at Naples Botanical Garden at 2 p.m. Poets and listeners gather in Lu’s Courtyard for a laid‑back afternoon of nature‑inspired verse and creative sharing included with Garden admission. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239‑530‑5400 or naplesgarden.org.
Start your day with some movement at a Mother’s Day Pilates session, beginning at 11 a.m. at Rooftop at Riverside, hosted by The Grounding Spot Coconut Point. The all-levels class is followed by mimosas, music and a complimentary succulent in the heart of Downtown Bonita Springs.
Motown classics take center stage at 7:30 p.m. at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with Forever Motown, a high-energy revue featuring veteran performers with ties to iconic groups and Broadway productions. The show recreates the signature sound and style of artists like Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Stevie Wonder, with nearly 30 hits performed live.
Make your Mother’s Day brunch reservations at Artichoke & Company between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a buffet-style spread and a complimentary glass of prosecco for moms.
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