Friday, May 9th
Shore ‘Nuff Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza,
Miromar Outlets Naples 6-8p Fri
Christian Petno at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Fri
BIG CYPRESS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
South Shore Band 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
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2 6p-9p Fri
Smack Daddy LIVE at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Dino's Trio at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
The Four Great Ones! Elvis! Roy Orbison! Buddy Holly! Jerry Lee Lewis!
Ft. The Johnny Rogers Band w/ a Touch Of Brenda Lee! Patsy Cline!
at The Stage Bonita Springs Fri
MARTINI FRIDAY at Blue Martini, Naples 4-10p Fri
Matt Chadwick at The London Club Naples 5-8p Fri
Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
Jim Norton at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
The Magic of Eric Eaton at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Avya Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7p Fri
Friday Night w/ DJ AKA at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Fri
Paddy G at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
Rob Norum at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 2-5p Fri
American Ride at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Fri
Marco Midnight at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
Kim Everett Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Spring Luncheon – Opera Naples Spring Luncheon: A Taste of “La Vie En Rose” at 12 p.m. with soprano Laura León at The French Brasserie Rustique. All proceeds benefit Opera Naples education and productions. Tickets are $110. 365 5th Ave. S., Naples. 239-963-9050 or www.operanaples.org
Patriotic Celebration – Red, White & Blue Party Patriotic Celebration benefiting GO Community Outreach Programs at 5 p.m. poolside at Treviso at the Colony with an All-American barbecue buffet and Go Harmony Choir and more live music. Tickets are $125. 23750 Via Trevi Way, Bonita Springs. 239-529-3925 or www.gulfshoreopera.org
Cabaret – Gulfshore Playhouse presents Teen Conservatory Cabaret at 7 p.m., where talented students deliver a dazzling Cabaret performance filled with powerful vocals, standout solos and Broadway hits. Tickets are $25. 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd. S., Naples. 239-261-7529 or www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Rave & Rock Circus – SBDAC hosts Back Lot Rave & Rock Circus from 7-11 p.m. at their back parking lot, with live local music, flow arts and vendors. Tickets are $10 and $15 the day of the event. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
Saturday, May 10th
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
Dianna Fox at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 3-6p Sat
Felix Jiles at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 4-7p Sat
BIG BUCK & THE BISCUIT BOYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Unfinished Business 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
Saturday Live Music at Food & Thought 2 6p-9p Sat
Smack Daddy Round 2 at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
Moonstone Riders at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sat
The Neil Diamond Tribute Show w/ Special Guest Tribute Performer
Barbara Streisand! 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
Rebecca Richardson Trio at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Just Denny at Mario's Restaurant, Shoppe's at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Jim Norton at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
The Magic of Eric Eaton at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Wendell Ray at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
80's 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
Los Pescadores at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8p Sat
DJ Bobby at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Shawn Brown at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Merrill at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Elliott West Band at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Kim Everett Band at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Them Hamilton Boys at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sat
Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Rick Rourke at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Golf Scramble – Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples hosts its annual Golf Scramble starting at 7:30 a.m. at The Strand with single tickets and sponsorship packages directly supporting a safe, enriching place for families to learn together. 5840 Strand Blvd. Naples. 239-514-0084 or www.cmon.org.
Chamber Concert – The Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia at Artis— Naples Daniels Pavilion, starting at 1:30 p.m., presents Spring Chamber Ensembles Concert. The program features various works by Mozart and Haydn and is directed by Gregg Anderson. Reserved tickets are required for this free event. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.
Blues Tunes – Victor Wainwright and the Train perform at 7:30 p.m. at Arts Bonita, known for their high-energy performances and fusion of musical styles. Tickets are $54-$64. 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Welcome summer and the countdown to the 45th annual The Great Canoe Races of Naples with a kick-off party at Ankrolab Brewing Company from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is the final chance for racers to sign up in person ahead of the June 14 event at Baker Park, which will blend the beloved race tradition with new elements like a first responder heat, vendor fair, beer garden and live entertainment.
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium hosts its first-ever Arts and Crafts Fair, bringing together regional artists whose handmade work draws from natural landscapes, wildlife and the cosmos. Set on the grounds of the beloved Fort Myers preserve, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 11th - Happy Mother's Day!
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
Tropical Shores at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 1-4p Sun
Kathleen Peace at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets, Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-4p Sun
Rusty and Laurie at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Band Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 1p-9p Sun
Monthly Wellness Market at Food & Thought 2 4p-8p Sun
Blues and Brews feat Mark Telesca 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
Ciel Yasukawa at The London Club Naples 10:30a Sun
Vladimir Caamaño at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
Jimmy Shubert at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Sun
Randy Mcneeley Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
The Richmonds at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
He Said She Said at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Brad Allison at The Boardroom Tavern, Marco Island 6-9p Sun
The Rockefeller Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Earworms at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
The Business of Murder – At Players Circle Theater through May 11. A psychological thriller that follows three characters entangled in a web of murder, with twists and turns reminiscent of Agatha Christie. Tickets are $40-$55. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com.
Mom at the Garden – Naples Botanical Garden celebrates Mom at the Garden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mothers and grandmothers receive complimentary admission. 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. 239-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
Mary Ellen Depetrillo – Venturino’s Comedy Club presents Mary Ellen Depetrillo with Andela Nacca and Vee Shally live at 6 p.m. inside Embassy Suites. Tickets are $20. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com.