Friday, May 3rd
Donna Holman near The Llama’s House, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
41 South Band at Friday Night Concert at Restaurant Piazza, Miromar 6-8p Fri
JP SOARS & THE RED HOTS at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Fri
Rewind Band at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
John Mameli at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 4-6p Fri
Friday Night at The Beer Bar at Seed to Table, Naples 4:30p Fri
Friday Night Live at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Friday Night Fun at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 7-10p Fri
Kings Chambers at Jack’s Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Yabo Brothers at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Fri
Alter Eagles Tribute Show Band! at The Stage Bonita Springs, Naples Fri
THE CLIQUE 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 5-8p Fri
Mark Riccadonna at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Open Mic Night at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri
Adam Hunter at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Johnny Orr at Z-s Music Kitchen 7p Fri
Wendell Ray at The Vineyards Golf & Country Club (Private) 7-10p Fri
Beginners Class | Pavlo Bilych at Johnny and LisaDance, Naples 6:30p Fri
La Mafia with special guest Masizzo at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee 9p Fri
The 20th Annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park Fri-Sun
COFFEE OPEN HOUSE EVENT – From May 3rd to May 5th, stop by Sur La Table for their Coffee Open House!Enjoy complimentary fresh-brewed coffee, explore top machines like the new Bosch 800 Series in an exclusive finish and save up to 25% on select models. This is the perfect chance to speak with knowledgeable brand specialists to find your perfect coffee fit!
Connect with Nature – Guided Forest Meditation is offered from 9-10 a.m. at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Connect with the forest and listen to the sounds around you: singing birds, wind through the trees, and quiet. Breathe in clean, fragrant air and soak in the sights of the textured tree trunks, branches and leaf shapes. Bring a yoga mat and water. A cash donation is requested. 375 Sanctuary Road W., Naples. corkscrew.audubon.org/ events.
Cinco Celebration – Unidos Latin Kitchen + Bar hosts a Cinco De Mayo Celebration Friday through Sunday with Mexican American cuisine, music, special drinks, hourly giveaways and tequila samplings. 1 Ninth St., Naples. 230-331-3668 or www.unidosrestaurant.com/.
Hit the Deck – The Estero Historical Society hosts “First Friday on the Deck,” a fundraiser, from 4-6 p.m. at its headquarters. This in-person social event features an exclusive tasting of top shelf sipping tequilas paired with appetizers. $25 for members; $30 for non-members. 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. RSVP required at esterohistoricalsociety.com/event or 239-272-1911.
STARability Foundation members showcase their skills in Divergent Inspiration, an inclusive, space-themed art exhibit at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. The Naples-based nonprofit provides services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and the exhibition explores how art allows everyone to communicate their unique perspectives and experiences. Opens: May 3rd | 6:00p Closes: May 30th | 5:00pm
Saturday, May 4th
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
Johnny Dee at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Rick Alpert at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
Joey Fiato at near Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
WEST WAVE at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Sat
Kentucky Derby Party/Chris K opening at The Center Bar, Promenade,
Bonita Bay 3p Sat
The Rusty Wright Band at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7p Sat
Kentucky Derby Day at Seed to Table 8p-2a Sat
Gypsy Blue at the Beer Bar 4-7p Sat
Rise & Shine Saturday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 11a-2p Sat
Dancing Under the Stars at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 7-10p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 6p Sat
Resolution at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Derby Day Party + Hat Contest at Whiskey Park Naples Sat
Matty Jollie at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sat
The Rolling Stones! Creedence Clearwater Revival! Doobie Brothers!
Tribute Show Bands! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
Cobby Brzeski at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat
Jake Mongin Trio at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Mark Riccadonna at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Adam Hunter at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Jeff Lyons at MUSIC UNDER THE BANYAN, Mercato Naples 6-9p Sat
Havana Night at Z-s Music Kitchen 7-10p Sat
DJ Bobby at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
The 20th Annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park Fri-Sun
Mexican Food Festival by Millennial Brewing Co. at 1811 Royal Palm
Ave Downtown Fort Myers 12-10p Sat
The SWFL Wellness Fair at Calusa Nature Center 10-4p Sat
Tomaso Albertini at Studio 104 at Naples Art Institute 12p Sat
The Bad Boys of Reggae Inner Circle and Stephen Marley at Seminole Casino Sat 8pm
KENTUCKY DERBY WATCH PARTIES AT MERCATO – Don your big hats, sip a mint julep, and join us for the best Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in Naples! Parties will be at The Hampton Social, The Pub, and The 239 Naples.
Derby Day – The Kitchen and the Mini Bar hosts Kentucky Derby Day from open to close. All televisions are tuned to the Derby, so you don’t miss a second of the action or the hats! Choose the right horse to win the race and get a special Derby cocktail. All ticket proceeds benefit the Cancer Alliance Network. Prizes given for the best-dressed man, woman and couple and best hat. $40, includes two drinks and snacks. 1200 Central Ave., Suite 106, Naples. www.kitchenandminibar.com.
Signature Event! – Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s National Estuaries Day 2024 takes place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Kayak demos on the water, boat rides, art, kids’ crafts and activities, face painting, photo booths, food trucks, nature and wildlife exhibits, marine-life touch tank and an art gallery exhibit. Free admission. 300 Tower Road, Naples. www.RookeryBay.org.
May Celebration – Celebrate Cinco De Mayo from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. Cinco de Mayo has evolved from a celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 to a celebration of Mexican American culture. Enjoy crafts, food and activities. 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. Free. 239-252-2611 or colliermuseums.com.
Kick-start the holiday festivities early at The Hideaway Bar on May 4 with this Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl. Visit your favorite bars and pubs in Fort Myers’ River District, sipping on themed pours like a Chelada beer cocktail at Main Street’s Indigo Room. Munch on tacos at select locations.
Magical Music – Wondrous Stories, featuring Carl Granieri, the Storyteller, takes place at 7 p.m. at the Norris Center. Hear the most popular musical stories ever told, folk and Americana songs perfect for an audience sing-along. A typical performance features “American Pie” and Puff the Magic Dragon,” “Cats in the Cradle” and “Fire and Rain” and your favorite TV show themes. $30 and $35 premium. www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/ page/wonderous-stories-performed-voyces.
Concert with Heart – Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Stephen Marley and his “Old Soul Tour Unplugged” with special guest Inner Circle comes to the event lawn at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee at 8 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets start at $55 at Ticketmaster or at www.moreinparadise.com. $1 of every ticket will benefit the mission of Ghetto Youths Foundation (GYF) to provide aid and assistance, support and critical resources to people in need across the globe. Parking is free.
Sunday, May 5th
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
Jim Saint-Amour at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Kathleen Peace at Kay Jewelers, Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Jimmy K at between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread,
Miromar Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
DOGTOOTH JAM at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1p Sun
New York Rhythm at The Center Bar, Bonita Bay Promenade 5-8p Sun
Cinco de Mayo Party at The Center Bar, Bonita Bay Promenade 3p Sun
Cinco De Mayo Country Jam at Seed to Table 1p-9p Sun
Sunshine Sunday at Food & Thought 2, North Naples 11a-2p Sun
Blues & Brews – Trey Wanvig Band at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 1p Sun
Karaoke at Jack’s Seafood, Naples 9p Sun
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Whiskey Park, Naples Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sun
Adam Hunter at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sun
Karin James Band at Z-s Music Kitchen 5-8p Sun
The 20th Annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park Fri-Sun
Mexican Food Festival by Millennial Brewing Co. at 1811 Royal Palm Ave
Downtown Fort Myers 12-6p Sun
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION at Mercato Naples- Grab your amigos and head to the event lawn at 2pm for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration featuring a DJ, delicious Mexican food, refreshing drinks & more! Plus get the full Santana experience when Garganta and Sanctum Soul tribute band hits the Mercato stage. At 10pm the fiesta moves inside Rocco’s Tacos.
Cinco Celebration – Felipe’s Taqueria celebrates Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to close at both locations. Latin beats, traditional dance performers, axe throwing, food, margaritas and swag. At Felipe’s Park Shore, 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, see DJ Nestor Larreal and dance performances from Danza Azteca Cristo Rey. At Felipe’s Logan Landings, 2220 Logan Blvd. N., Suite 810, Naples, see Spice Groove on the steel drums and the Mariachi Juarez Internacional. www.felipestaqueria.com/.
Live the Fairy Tale – The Naples Ballet presents “Snow White” at 7 p.m. in Hayes Hall at Artis—Naples. The Naples Ballet presents a magical performance of Tchaikowsky’s beloved ballet led by artistic director Christophe Maraval with music performed by the Naples Philharmonic under the direction of Alvin No. Tickets start at $22. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.
Runners Wanted – The Tropicool 5K takes place at Rodgers Park Downtown Naples. Join the Gulf Coast Runners and celebrate its 2024 GCR youth scholarship recipients by running, run/walking or walking in this in person event. Registration is $30 until race day; $40 on race day; $15 or $20 for students. Race day pickup begins at 6:15 a.m. at the race. 1106 Third Street S., Naples. Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund. www.gcrunner.org.
Car Show – Cool Cruisers of SWFL hosts a Car Show from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. near WINK Playland lakeside at Miromar Outlets. The show includes an array of exotic and custom cars. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Free Admission – The Wonder Gardens celebrates “Bonita Springs Free Days” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. Admission is free on the first Sunday with proof of residency or an ID with a Bonita Springs address. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-992-2591 or www.wondergardens.org.