Friday, October 18th
Kathleen Peace at near Kay Jewelers, Naples 4-7p Fri
Electric Lipstick at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza 6-8p Fri
MEMPHIS LIGHTING at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Fri
Rewind Band at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 4:30p Fri
Flashback Fridays at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Soapy Tuna Band 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 6-9p Fri
Rich Kids at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6-10p Fri
Troy Bond at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
James Yon at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Jacob’s Ladder at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7-10p Fri
DJ Messina & DJ Promo at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Fri
Los de Tamaulipas y Los Caimanes de Sinaloa at The Ranch Concert
Hall Fort Myers 8p Fri
Beginner Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Fri
Barktober Fest – Head to Gulf Coast Town Center for the annual Barktober Fest & Pet Costume Contest from 6-8 p.m. Free admission with suggested $5 cash donation or item off wish list to benefi t Gulf Coast Humane Society. Pre-registration required to enter in the costume contest. 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com.
Music Walk – Fort Myers Music Walk runs from 6-10 p.m. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. On the third Friday of each month, local and regional musicians line the streets to play everything from jazz to blues to rock and roll. 239-313-5129, [email protected] or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Star Wars Symphony – Gulf Coast Symphony presents The Music of Star Wars at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Witness an epic Star Wars soundtrack experience featuring music from all nine Skywalker Saga films, with attendees encouraged to dress as their favorite characters in a transformed Mos Eisley Cantina setting. Tickets are $55-$65. Shows sold separately. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277- 1700 or www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.
Tribute Show – Tom Petty and Creedence Clearwater Revival perform 7:30 p.m. October 18. 9144 Bonita Beach Road Southeast, Bonita Springs. 239- 405-8566 or www.stagebonita.com.
ALL WEEKEND
October 18—October 20
German American Social Club kicks off their 39th annual Cape Coral Oktoberfest.
Starting this Friday at 4 p.m., pull on your Lederhosen and enjoy the sounds, sights and flavors of German culture with Southwest Florida’s annual take on the raucous European celebration. Held on Pine Island Road, this event includes a full musical lineup of live performers like German big band Zimmerer Kapelle, dancing, traditional fare and an endless supply of beer and drinks.
October 18—October 20
Catch the closing weekend of Rumors at The Naples Players’ Kizzie Theater mainstage.
This is your last chance to see the beloved community theater’s production of Rumors, a mysterious comedy filled with rampant gossip, lies, twisted truths and big laughs that emerge when a dinner party host vanishes before guests arrive.
October 18—October 20
Scare yourself silly for a good cause at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium’s Haunted Walk.
Parents be warned; this spooky spectacle is no walk in the park. Get ready to be frightened as you trek through the nature center’s grounds, where masked mayhem makers wait around every darkened corner. Walks start at 7:30 p.m. every weekend in October, and proceeds go toward caring for the center’s resident critters and rescued animals.
Saturday, October 19th
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
Robin Stasko at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Donna Holman at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
BIG CYPRESS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
Florida Rhythm Kings at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Gypsy Blue at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Sat
Oktoberfest at Seed to Table, Naples 6-9p Sat
Autumn Disco at Seed to Table, Naples 9p-2a Sat
Disco Fever Party at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Sat
Resolution Live at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
College Football at Whiskey Park, Naples Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Moonstone Riders at Whiskey Park Naples 8p Sat
Carmen at The London Club Naples 6-10p Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Troy Bond at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
One Funny Lisa Marie at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sat
James Yon at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
DJ Bobby at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Cavo’s 10th Anniversary Bash ( Oct 19, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 2:00 am ) – Join us as we celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments at Cavo! Kick off the night with passed hors d’oeuvres and drinks, all while supporting local charities.
Glenn Raymond – Gen X Tour Side A at Barbara B Mann on Oct 19, 2024 at 8:00PM. Join Stand up comedian Glenn Raymond for his “Gen X Tour Side A”. This first installment of this tour will be a travel back with Glenn rambling and ranting about absurd observations from his Generation aka Gen X to the current times. Be prepared for a night of fun and laughter, let’s bring people together and party like it’s the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s – You Know back when people had fun and didn’t cancel each other.
STARability Annual 5K – The STARability Foundation’s 7th Annual Run, Walk, Roll 5K takes place 8 a.m. October 19. Fundraise and support people with intellectual and development disabilities in Southwest Florida. 3940 City Gate Boulevard, Naples. 239-594-9007 or playparadisecoast.com.
Partners Pink Run – Bell Tower hosts the inaugural Partners Pink Run at 8 a.m., a festive 5K and 1-mile event supporting breast cancer care, featuring entertainment and activities for all ages. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239- 489-1221 or www.belltowerFL.com.
Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza – Pick your pumpkin at Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch 10 a.m.-1 p.m. October 19. Decorate and craft pumpkins and scarecrows. 1215 Roberts Avenue, Immokalee. 239-252-2611 or colliermuseums.com.
Horror-Fest – Florida Horror-Fest is at Embassy Suites Hotel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event is a premier horror convention celebrating multiple genres and catering to fans of horror and pop culture. Tickets are $20. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero. [email protected] or www.floridahorrorfest.com.
Halloween Spooktacular – Wear your costumes to C’MON for a day of Halloween activities for the whole family on October 19. Trick-or-treat and play themed games. Times vary and registration required. Tickets start at $10. 15080 Livingston Road, Naples. 239-514-0084 or www.cmon.org.
Becky Suss – Artis—Naples hosts an artist talk with Becky Suss 12 p.m. October 19. Join Suss as she discusses her current exhibition at The Baker Museum Becky Suss: The Dutch House. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.
Fleetwood Mac – Tribute show to the great Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks 7:30 p.m. October 19. 9144 Bonita Beach Road Southeast, Bonita Springs. 239- 405-8566 or www.stagebonita.com.
Reggaeton Concert – Jay Wheeler performs at 8 p.m. October 19 for the Trappii Tour. Tickets start at $40.99. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. www.hertzarena
Spooktacular Night – Come out to Estero Park for a free family-friendly night of fun with trunk-or-treating, food trucks, a donation drive for CROW, and a screening of “Monsters Inc” 5-9 p.m. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. 239- 533-1470 or www.leeparks.org/estero.
Head to Gulf Coast Symphony’s Music & Arts Community Center for a spooky Candlelight Concert featuring Halloween classics like “Thriller” and “Beetlejuice.” This unique one-hour concert experience with international music group Listeso’s String Quartet sets the tone for the season with eerie musical notes and a hauntingly candlelit stage.
Sunday, October 20th
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
Bill Hammond at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Denny at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
NFL SUNDAY TICKET at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-6p Sun
MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Regina Bonelli at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Sunday Funday at Seed to Table, Naples 1-9p Sun
Monthly Wellness Market at Food & Thought 2 5-9p Sun
Sunday night Karaoke with Steve! at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9:30p Sun
NFL FOOTBALL at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1p Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park Naples 11-2p Sun
NFL Sunday Ticket at Whiskey Park Naples Sun
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Sun
Troy Bond at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Sunset Sunday w/ Gerardo Aragon, Bettelli, Ikamba, Yanke at Cavo,
9108 Strada PL Naples FL 5:30p Sun
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival – Local Ladies Social Network presents the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair at University Village Shops from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop local vendors, arts, crafts, and enjoy one of the many eateries at University Village. 19800 Village Center Drive, Fort Myers. [email protected] or www.llsnevents.com.
Onslow and Farrenc – The Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Chamber Music performs music by Onslow and Farrenc at 3 p.m. October 20. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597- 1900 or www.artisnaples.org.
Symphony Orchestra – FGCU’s Symphony Orchestra performs at U. Tobe Recital Hall at 3 p.m. Free admission. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239- 745-4268 or www.fgcu.edu/cas/bsma.