Friday, August 23rd
Donna Holman at between Skechers & Saks OFF 5th, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
BIG CYPRESS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Fri
Fireball Friday at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 3-11p Fri
New York Rhythm at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Friday Night at the Beer Bar 4:30p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Phenomenal Animal 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
REMIX at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 6-10p Fri
Jake Klark at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
King Bach at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
Entourage Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7-10p Fri
DJ Sway J at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Fri
BLOOD MOON MAFIA at Z-s Music Kitchen 6p Fri-Sat
Nery Garcia | Salsa Dance Social at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 8p Fri
Magic Show – Magician Alex Geiser performs his close-up magic show from 7-8:30 p.m. at Vichino’s Cafe & Wine Bar. An intimate event with limited seating to ensure you are close to the magic. Tickets are $45-$50, and reservations are required. 25987 South Tamiami Trail, Unit 100, Bonita Springs. 239-317-2146 or vichinos.com.
Fort Myers Brewing Company unveils a new brew during their weekly Friday night festivities. Head to the taproom from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. to enjoy a lineup of food trucks like MAMBO and Wicked Streatery and live music from popular Florida songsmiths Matt Walden and Zack Couron.
August 23—August 25
The last few days of Mercato’s Bucket List Bingo
Get to know Naples’ staple shopping center with this scavenger hunt-style bingo game. Pick up your bingo card at three boxes around the property (near Buff City Soap, Dunkins Diamonds and Spectacles, and The Pub) and explore Mercato’s restaurants and shops, completing creative challenges along the way. Once you’ve checked off five boxes in a row, submit your card to be entered into a drawing for prizes like swag bags and gift cards.
August 23—August 25
The Artful 8 at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Explore the symbolism behind the number eight, as eight participating artists interpret the numeral’s various meanings across cultures, religions and schools of thought. Shown inside SBDAC’s Grand Atrium, this exhibition includes paintings and sculptures from local favorites like Mariapia Malerba, Cesar Aguilera and Brian Weaver.
August 22—August 25: Naples Bay Resort & Marina offers a 15% discount on boat rentals for Florida residents. Get out and explore the beaches and islands of our little slice of paradise. Half-day rentals are also available for a discounted price to state residents.
Saturday, August 24th
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
Kari Melissa & Dante at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Nicole D’Andrea at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Christian Petno at near Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
MOONSTONE RIDERS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
Seltzer Saturday at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 3-11p Sat
Skeletons at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Gypsy Blue at the Beer Bar 4-7p Sat
Saturday Night Dance Party at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Sat
Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Country Dance Party at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 6p Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Matty Jollie at Whiskey Park Naples 8p Sat
CAMEO at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Sat
Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 6-10p Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Jake Klark at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
King Bach at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
DJ Bigg John at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sat
Carmen & Havana Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat
Friends of the NRA at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 5:30p Sat
BLOOD MOON MAFIA at Z-s Music Kitchen 6p Fri-Sat
Manhattan Connection at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Jazz Concert – The Jazzmasters perform at The Norris Center from 1-3 p.m. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. 755 8th Ave S., Naples. 239-213-3058 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community center.
Sinatra Saturday – Grappino hosts a musical journey of Frank Sinatra hits for two shows at 5 & 7:30 p.m. Go back in time to the days of Sinatra while enjoying a four-course meal prepared at Grappino’s culinary team. Tickets are $95 and reservations are highly recommended. 90 9th Street North, Naples. 239-331-4325 or www.aielligroup.com/grappino-naples/home.
Broadway Hits with a Twist – Presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at 7:30 p.m. August 24, watch Broadway Hits from your favorite Broadway shows sung by some of your favorite local Broadway stars, but with a twist. Hear the great gems performed with a different perspective, as their male stars sing female tunes, and their females sing male 11th-hour tunes. Music from Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, and more. Tickets are $39-$100. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Calling all kayakers of Southwest Florida! Estero River Outfitters will be hosting a paddle meet-up starting at 10 a.m. at their Estero location. Experience the beauty and wildlife of the Estero River with fellow kayakers. Pets are welcome, and squirt guns are encouraged.
Enjoy the melodies of Water or Steel–Contradictions of Piano Sound at Artis—Naples’ Ubben Signature Event Space. Part of the Grand Piano Series, this program features two young pianists, Quang Vo and Duy Vu, who bring jazz, percussive and voice-like melodies to the stage at 7:30 p.m.
August 24: Elevate your weekend with a vibrant Boozy Brunch experience like no other at Bar Tulia Mercato! An ideal atmosphere meets great music, good company, and delicious beverages and bites from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 25th
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
Drew Lye at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Kenny G at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Manny T at near Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1p Sun
MANHATTAN CONNECTION at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 6:30p Sun
Latin Jam at Seed to Table, Naples 1-9p Sun
Tropical Sundays at Food & Thought 2 5-8p Sun
Sunday night Karaoke with Steve! at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9:30p Sun
Blues and Brews feat. Frank Bang 4 and the TNT Horns at
Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1-4p Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park Naples 11-2p Sun
Kids Eat Free at Whiskey Park Naples 11a-7p Sun
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Sun
25% OFF EVERYTHING at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sun
Damon Darling at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
DJ Dradel at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 8p Sun
End of Summer Vendor Event at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 2-6p Sun
Soak up the final days of summer with this weekend’s Fort Myers Paint Party—Summer Beach Vibes event in the Eastwood 77 dining room at Eastwood Golf Course in Fort Myers. Starting at 1 p.m., paint your way into paradise with the guidance of a professional artist.