Friday, May 10th
Dianna Fox near The Llama’s House, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
Simplyfi Band at Friday Night Concert at Restaurant Piazza, Miromar 6-8p Fri
THE DAZZLING DELRAYS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Johnny Caribe & The Hurricanes at The Center Bar at the Promenade
at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 7-10p Fri
Smack Daddy at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
13 South at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Girls of Motown ft. Tributes to the Supremes! Chiffons! Martha & The Vandellas! Shirelles! Marvelettes!+ Many more! at The Stage Bonita Springs, Naples Fri
HIGHER GROUND at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Fri
Tessie Hornus & Mike Blasucci at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 5:30p Fri
Troy Thirdgill at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sun
Radel Ortiz at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
West Wave Duo at MUSIC UNDER THE BANYAN, Mercato Naples 6-9p Fri
CONJUNTO RIENDA REAL at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 8-12mn Fri
Johnny Orr at Z-s Music Kitchen 7p Fri
Beginners Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and LisaDance, Naples 6:30p Fri
Sheena Brook at Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden 6-11p Fri
BOUQUETS & BUBBLY FOR MOM – Calling all Moms! Enjoy complimentary prosecco, fresh flowers & live music all weekend long. ( May 10-11 at 5-8pm and May 12 at 11am-1pm ) Location: Central Piazza, Mercato.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mercato all weekend long! View happenings available May 10th-12th at participating Merchants.
Artist Talk – The Baker Museum Exhibition Lecture occurs at 10 a.m. at the Baker Museum at Artis—Naples. This Artist Talk by Ramekon O’Arwisters about his work and as the founder of Crochet Jam, a community folk arts project that fosters artists who make work like what is included in the exhibition “Tradition Interrupted.” 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.
Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Mahler Symphony No. 5 has rising star pianist Zoltán Fejérvári and German guest conductor Markus Stenz perform Mahler’s influential piece. Symphony No. 5 marked a turning point in the late-Romantic composer’s style, with more complex, emotionally expressive compositions. The concert repeats on Saturday, May 11.
Spanish guitar and dance duo Flamencodanza returns to Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, bringing their unique blend of flamenco, Brazilian music and jazz to the stage (May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Saturday, May 11th
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
The Jersey Beat at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Brad Shores at near Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
The Robert Holifield Experience at near Kay Jewelers,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
RADIO ROAD at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Thunder Beach at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7p Sat
Cirque Du Sound at Seed to Table 10p-12a Sat
Gypsy Blue at the Beer Bar 4-7p Sat
Rise & Shine Saturday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 11a-2p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 6p Sat
Smack Daddy at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Ex Bachelors at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sat
AC DC along w/ Led Zeppelin Tribute Bands! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
REMIX at Blue Martini, Naples 7:30p Sat
Decyo McDuffie at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat
Jake Mongin Trio & Chris Santiago at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Troy Thirdgill at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sun
Radel Ortiz at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
Wendell Ray at MUSIC UNDER THE BANYAN, Mercato Naples 6-9p Sat
QUEENSRŸCHE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ARMORED SAINT at
The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p-12m Sun
Live Music at Z-s Music Kitchen 7-10p Sat
DJ Johnny at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Youth Dance – The Arts Bonita Youth Dance Academy presents
“Stone Soup” at Hinman Auditorium at Arts Bonita 11a Sat
Crochet Jam at The Baker Museum 12n-3p Sat
Benefit concert – Music for the Soul at Celebration Park 1-6p Sat
Mom’s Concert – The annual Mother’s Day “Dream-Team” Concert at
United Church of Christ 3p Sat
The Charlie Pace Band at Cove Beer & Wine Bar at Paradise Coast
Sports Complex 5-8p Sat
Supercars and Espresso at Lamborghini Naples 10a-12p Sat
Get Ready – The Marco Island Historical Museum presents “Save Your Stuff: How to Protect Your Family’s Treasures from a Hurricane” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The impact of hurricanes like Irma and Ian has been immeasurable. You can protect your family heirlooms this season if you start now. Learn how. 180 S Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. 239-252-1440 or colliermuseums.com.
Mother’s Day – Miromar Outlets hosts a “Mother’s Day Look-Alike Contest” at 11 a.m. between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread. Mothers, daughters and granddaughters compete for prizes in this fun family event. Registration begins at 10 a.m. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Blown Glass Class – Make your blown-glass ornaments at this class hosted by Arts Bonita at 11 a.m. at Art Glass by Mathews. Each student works alongside Ray Mathews, creating their own blown glass ornament, working with traditional glass blowers’ tools. Wear closed-toed shoes. $135. No food is offered at this event. 5309 Shirley Street, #7, Naples. Pre-register. artcenterbonita.org or 239-495-8989.
Dive into the magic of children’s books with Childhood Classics: 100 Years of Children’s Book Illustrations at Naples Art Institute. You’ll see original works from Dr. Seuss, Wild Things, Stuart Little and other authors, illustrators and stories that lit up generations of imaginations. On view at Naples Art Institute from May 11 through August 11, 2024
Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers brings the laughs with local improv group Oops, We’re A Troupe’s Disorder in the Court—an ad-libbed musical that parodies courtroom dramas ( May 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm ).
Part of the region’s expanding offerings to support families with disabilities, Naples Botanical Garden hosts free Sensory-Friendly Saturdays, from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 11. Individuals with sensory-processing needs can experience the grounds with minimal disturbances, air-conditioned break spaces and hands-on activities. RSVP required.
Sunday, May 12th
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
Tommie Dee & D at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Cool Vic at between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1p Sun
Blues and Bloody’s Sunday Concert Series/Mother’s Day Edition at
The Center Bar, Bonita Bay Promenade 12p-6p Sun
Mother’s Day at Seed to Table 7a-12p Sun
Sunshine Sunday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 11a-2p Sun
Karaoke at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sun
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Whiskey Park, Naples Sun
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sun
25% OFF EVERYTHING at Whiskey Park, Naples 9p Sun
Hank Denson at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
Troy Thirdgill at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sun
West Wave Duo at MUSIC UNDER THE BANYAN, Mercato Naples 6-9p Sun
Karin James Band at Z-s Music Kitchen 5-8p Sun
Wendell Ray at La Ola Surfside Grill – Beach Location 7-10p Sun
Mother’s Day – Wonder Gardens celebrates moms with free admission for moms with a child’s paid admission. The Wonder Shoppe at the Welcome Center has cards, gifts, and purchases that benefit the garden. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, wondergardens.org, open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 239-992-2591 or www.wondergardens.org.