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Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, etc. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Friday Night Live: Live music. Millennial Brewery, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 2712255.
•Ginger Billy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Mary Gauthier: Concert, Jaimee Harris opens. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: A Salute to Sondheim concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•New Beginnings: Local storytellers. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Odyssey Road: Journey tribute band. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Peter Sears: Live music. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.
•Selwyn Birchwood: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Steve Arik: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•The Spinners, Manhattans, Tramps: R&B concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
Saturday 7
•AC Blues Brothers: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 7p. 772-5862.
•Americana Community Music Association: Reckless Saints concert, Pearl Street Band opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 6914069.
•Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis Rickin’ Birthday Bash: Elvis Presley tribute oncert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Dr Temple Grandin: Autism activist. Christ Community Church, 4050 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 1:30p. 910-0712.
•Estero Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando
Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Ginger Billy: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Naples New Year’s Art Show: Outdoor art fair 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: A Salute to Sondheim concert. Artis-
Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.
•Open House: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 10a-2p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Mahler - View of Heaven concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Scott Palmer: Live music. EightFoot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646.
•Stage 2 Improv: Sketch Comedy Night. Comedy. Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 8p. 263-7990.
•Steve Arik: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Susan Werner: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Travis Denning: Country music concert, Back Country Boys opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
Sunday 8
•4 the Love of Piano: Choral Artistry concert w piano duo Abbey Allison & Isabelle Aubin. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 4p. 560-5695.
•AC Blues Brothers: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Art Talks at the Edwards: Union Artist Studios & Arts & Eats Café. Alliance for the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Edwards bldg., # 101, Ft Myers. 11a-1:30p. Free. 980-1394.
•Bluegrass Concert: Lonesome Rangers, Frank Corso. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Estero Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Full Moon Night Hike: Guided walk Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 275-3435.
•Lee County Community Band: Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 454-6430.
•Naples Big Band: Concert Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Naples New Year’s Art Show: Outdoor art fair 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•NY Philharmonic Quartet with Drew Peterson: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Punta Gorda Symphony: Schubert & Shostakovich concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Mahler - View of Heaven concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
Monday 9
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Anka Sings Sinatra: Paul Anka concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Lisa Unger. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Danny Sinoff Sings Sinatra - The Reprise Years: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 8003292.
•Rachel Kudo: Grand Piano Series concert. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 3p. 469-333-3231.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
TUESDAY 10
•Acappella Class: Spirit of the Gulf Chorus. Cross of the Church, 13500 Freshman Ln, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 844-704-7464.
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Compton & Bennett: A Cracker at The Ritz, Rick Compton & Betsy Bennett musical comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Liza Stepanova: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Bill Metts, Ray Cerbone, Ralph Leesburg. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
•The Kingston Trio: Folk music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7p. 415-5667.
Wednesday 11
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Outdoor concert. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. 6:30p. 941-366-5731.
•Create & Sip Art Social: Mosaics & Margaritas w Anna Hickner. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 6-8p. 941-639-8810.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo & Workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free. 254-9999.
•Lecture: Early Cuban Exiles. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 642-1440.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Birds of Rookery Bay. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center,
300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Rachel Kudo: Grand Piano Series concert. St Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 469-333-323179.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Little Night Music concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
Thursday 12
•Ancient Forest Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Drew Lynch: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•G David Howard: Snappers LaughIn Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Greg Tate: Live music. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Jazz at MACC - Jazz Funk w Dan Navarro: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Lecture: Nazi Looted Art. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9200.
•Naples Philharmonic: Ax Plays Beethoven. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Piano Talk: Two Pianos, Six Hands concert w Jodie DeSalvo. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Poetry & Music Open Mic: Open to all & all ages. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-9p. Free. 939-2787.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Little Night Music concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641
Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free.693-7111.
Friday 13
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Byrne Brothers: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Drew Lynch: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Friday Night Live: Live music. Millennial Brewery, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 271-2255.
•G David Howard: Snappers LaughIn Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Johnny Mathis: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Meat Loaf Tribute: Concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.
•Naples Philharmonic: Ax Plays Beethoven. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Peter Sears: Live music. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.
•Pig Floyd: Pink Floyd tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Little Night Music concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Staged Reading: Theatre. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•The Bronx Wanderers: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Trio Zimbalist: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
SATURDAY 14
•Art Reception & Artist Presentation: Presentation in U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg.
10:30-11:30a; Reception in Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 11:30a-12:30p. Free. 590-7199.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Memphis Lightening, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, Ray Fuller Band, Gabe Stillman, more tba. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Celebration in the Sky: Largest fireworks show in Florida. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 9p. 800-218-0007.
•Drew Lynch: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Fake Fest: Tribute bands Badfish (Sublime), Rhymin N Stealin (Beastie boys), Nightrain (Guns & Roses), Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi), Completely Unchained (Van Halen), Nirvanna (Nirvana), School of Rock House Band. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 954-336-9391.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours, speakers. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•G David Howard: Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Garden Talk: Staghorns & Jungle Cactus. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. 334-7419.
•Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra: Price Symphony No 3 concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Judith Hill Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Kathleen Madigan: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Monroe Crossing: Bluegrass concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita
Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Music in the Garden: Little Eddie & the Fat Fingers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Naples Philharmonic: Ax Plays
Beethoven. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Nightbird: Stevie Nicks tribute band. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a4p. Free. 394-4221.
•Rising Star Soiree: Choral Artistry fundraiser. Cuban pianist Cesar Perez. The Forest Country Club, 6100 Club Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. rsvp. 560-5695.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Little Night Music concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Scene to be Seen: Naples Art Institute fundraiser fashion show, reception, silent & live auction, gala dinner, afterparty. RitzCarlton Golf Resort at Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples. VIP reception 6p, general admission 7:30p. Rsvp. 262-6517.
•Tom Burgess: Live music. EightFoot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646.
•Yellow Brick Road - The Elton John Experience: Tribute concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
Sunday 15
•Art Talks at the Edwards: Union Artist Studios & Arts & Eats Café. Alliance for the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Edwards bldg., # 101, Ft Myers. 11a-1:30p. Free. 980-1394.
•Bobby Collins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•Mellie McKay: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert w guest vocalist. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. Free. 270-1221.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a4p. Free. 394-4221.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Little Night Music concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941953-3434.
•SWFL UFO & Paranormal Conference: Speakers, panels, celebrity guests, entertainment, music, costume contests, vendors. Crowne Plaza Hotel at Bell Tower, 130501 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 10a-6p.
•Valencia Baryton Project: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Windjammers: Circus music concert & Sailor Circus show. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 1:30p. 941-355-9805.
Monday 16
•Danny Sinoff - The Genius of Johnny Mercer: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 800-3292.
•Ensemble New SRQ: Crumb. Concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•James Taylor Live in Central Park, Revisted: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 & 7:30p. 888-966-3352.
•Martin Luther King JrCelebrating His Legacy: Reenactments of MLK Jr speeches, live music & dance. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941366-1505.
•Mike Vecchione: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Nat’l Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
TUESDAY 17
•Acappella Class: Spirit of the Gulf Chorus. Cross of the Church, 13500 Freshman Ln, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 844-704-7464.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•Mike Vecchione: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
Wednesday 18
•Bobby Collins: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Create & Sip Art Social: Let’s Get Splashed w BA Wikoff. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 6-8p. 941-639-8810.
•Fashion Night at the MuseumRock Star Edition: For families & kids dress up. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Kids 5-8. 5:30-7:30p. Register. 514-0084.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•Mike Vecchione: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941966-6161.
•Nitrograss: Bluegrass concert. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. Free, 314-3723.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Open House: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4-6p. Free. 395-0900.
•The Rocket Man: Elton John tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
Thursday 19
•Anthony Rodia: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•James Taylor Tribute: Andrew Moffitt concert. Marco island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood, Marco Island. 6:30p. 389-6447.
•John Henton: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Lecture: Nazi Looted Art. Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9200.
•Lisa Acevedo: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Opera Meets Broadway: Gulfshore Opera concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.
•Styx: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free.693-7111.
Friday 20
•Anthony Rodia: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•David Mayfield Parade: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•David Wilcox: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Festival of Birds: Presentations, guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.
•Fire Lake: Bob Seger tribute concert.Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 3 & 7p. 941-205-8545.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Friday Night Live: Live music. Millennial Brewery, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 2712255.
•John Henton: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Lecture: Florida’s Underground Railroad. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 642-1440.
•Michelle Wijaya: Piano recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Nostaljah: Reggae band. Coastal Dayz Brewery, 2161 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers. 7-10p. Free.204-9665.
•Peter Sears: Live music. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.
•Sarasota Orchestra: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
