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What Goes On
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Romantic Affair concert. Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida, 5840 26 St W, Bradenton, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SPA Trio: Chamber music concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
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•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free.693-7111.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Snappers LaughIn Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
Friday 3
•Acappella Class: Spirit of the Gulf Chorus. Cross of the Church, 13500 Freshman Ln, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 844-704-7464.
•Alex Elkin: Comedy. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7 & 9:30p. 642-7270.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•ArtFest Fort Myers Opening Night: Party, live music, food, drinks. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Fort Myers Riverfront. 6-9p. Free. 768-3602.
•Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Friday Night Live: Live music. Millennial Brewery, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 271-2255.
•Matt Iseman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
•Naples Philharmonic
Pops: An Evening with Kelli O’Hara 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.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Romantic Affair concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Workshop: Choral Artistry rehearsal. First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. rsvp. 560-3695.
•Stories of Love: Local storytellers. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 939-2787.
•The Boxers: Simon & Garfunkel tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.
•Tierra Cali: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Snappers LaughIn Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
Saturday 4
•Acappella Class: Spirit of the Gulf Chorus. Cross of the Church, 13500 Freshman Ln, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 844-704-7464.
•Alan Bibey & Grasstowne: Bluegrass concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Americana Community Music Association: Verlon Thompson concert, Bill Metts opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.
7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Vanessa Collier, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, Gabe Stillman, more tba. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.
•Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Edison Ford Antique Car Show: Over 100 classic cars. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 334-7419.
•FGCU Bel Canto & Cantabile Sing Out!: Concert celebrating Black History Month. First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd, Ft Myers. 7 p. Free. 745-4268.
•Jihn McEuen & The Circle Band: Bluegrass concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Matt Iseman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 4p. Free. 695-2428.
•Naples Big Band: Concert Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: An Evening with Kelli O’Hara concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.
•Neil Zirconia as Neil Diamond: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.
•Opera Meets Broadway: Gulfshore Opera concert. Innovation Hotel, 1290 Innovation Dr, Naples. 7p. 529-3925.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Romantic Affair concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Free Concert: Let Freedom Sing! Choral Artistry. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 896-6431.
•Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Workshop: Choral Artistry rehearsal. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 9:30-4p. rsvp. 896-6431.
•Toby Mac: Concert, Crowder, Cochren & Co., Taha Layton, Jon Reddick, Terrian opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Warren Zeiders: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Yakov Smirnoff: Snappers LaughIn Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
Sunday 5
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 2626517.
•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.
•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.
•Bluegrass Concert: Biill Metts, Bear Hill Bluegrass. Outdoors, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 939-2787.
•Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis
Show: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Chamber concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 560-9512.
•Full Moon Night Hike: Guided walk Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 275-3435.
•James Houilik & Michael Baron: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Lee County Community Band: Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 454-6430.
•Matt Iseman: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami
Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 4p. Free. 695-2428.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert w guest vocalist. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. Free. 270-1221.
•Naples Philharmonic: Trio Triumphs. Sypert Salon Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Neil Zirconia as Neil Diamond: Tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 7p. 772-5862.
•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: Tchaikovsky Symphony No 1 concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Romantic Affair concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•SWFL Concert Band: From the Lights of Broadway. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
Monday 6
•Dwight Icenhower’s Tribute to the King: Concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 278-4422.
•Ensemble New SRQ: Vespers for a New Dark Age. Concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p.
•Film Screening & Discussion: Hosted by Fort Myers Film Festival. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, film 7p. talk after film. 810-6323.
•Night Walk: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6p. Register. 3489151.
Tuesday 7
•A Celebration of Song -Classics of Broadway: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•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.
•Dale Jones: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Daniela Pepe: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Early Birding Walks : Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Johnny Serafino: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8:15p. Free. 745-4268.
Wednesday 8
•Broadway Bound: Jodi Keogan concert. Marco island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood, Marco Island. 6:30p. 389-6447.
•Dale Jones: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Go Wild for ‘Ding’ - In the Night: Fundraiser dinner, entertainment, auctions. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Xp. rsvp. 472-1100.
Gulf Coast Symphony perform ‘Broadway to the West End’, January 29 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in Fort Myers.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Over Two Decades of Fisheries Research in Rookery Bay. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Mark Viera: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•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.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Date Night concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Soultown to Mowtown: Sensational Soul Cruisers concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Whiskey Trail w Heidi Pack: Concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941485-7136.
Thursday 9
•Ancient Forest Tour: Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 772-5657.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Irish Jam: Live music. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 603-6535.
•Jazz at MACC - Laila Biali: Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Jeremy Denk: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Lecture: Nazi Looted Art.
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, 975 Imperial
Golf Course Blvd, #108, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9200.
•Mark Viera: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Date Night concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Scotty McCreery: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Spanish Rhapsody: Grand Piano Series concert w Sanyiago Ballerini, Milana Strezeva, Laura Metcalf. St Leo Auditorium, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 469-333-3231.
•The King’s Singers: Classical music concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free.693-7111.
•Vic Dibittetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
Friday 10
•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.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Forever Rod: Rod Stewart Tribute concert w Martin Andrew. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.
•Friday Night Live: Live music. Millennial Brewery, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 2712255.
•House of Hamill: Concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Kevin James: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Lew Del Gatto Quartet: with Leroy Jones Jazz concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Mark Viera: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a-5p. 6437275.
•Peter Sears: Live music. South Street City Oven & Grill,1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples. 7-10p. Free. 435-9333.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Date Night concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Destiny of Rock Show: Styx & Boston tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.
•The Hit Men of Country: Country music concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Vic Dibittetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.
Saturday 11
•Alex Richardson & Michael Baron: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•Bowie & Glass - Symphonic Tribute: SWFL Symphony Pops concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Damon Fowler: Blues band, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues band opens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 4-10p. 693-7111.
•Demun Jones & Dusty Leigh: Country music concert, Dylan Schneider opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Edison Food Wars: Edison Festival of Light event. Food, beer, music Edwards & Hendry St, Historic Ft Myers. 12-6p. Free. 321-7524.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Naples Artcrafters. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 304-5258.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Forever Rod: Rod Stewart Tribute concert w Martin Andrew. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 7p. 772-5862.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Concert w Gulf Coast Symphony. Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 560-9512.
•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 334-7419.
•Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra: Vivaldi’s Gloria concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 2771700.
•Music in the Garden: Patchouli & Terra Guitarra. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Mutt Strut: Edison Festival of Light event. Hendry St btwn Edwards & Bay, Ft Myers. 12-4p. Free. 321-7524.
•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a-5p. 6437275.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free indoor concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Date Night concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Stage 2 Improv: Comedy Date Night. Comedy. Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 8p. 263-7990.
•The Hit Men - Classic Rock Supergroup: Concert w former members of Journey, Styx, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, Alan Parsons, Cream, Grand Funk railroad, The Who. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Thomas Edison’s Birthday: Presentation 10a, behind-thescenes tours of The Mangoes, Ford’s winter home 11a, 12 & 1p. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free, 334-7419.
•Tom Burgess: Live music. EightFoot Brewing, 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. 5-8p. Free. 337-7646.
•Vic Dibitetto: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
Sunday 12
•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.
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. Cape Coral HS, 2300 DSanta Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Forever Rod: Rod Stewart Tribute concert w Martin Andrew. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 772-5862.
•Free Concert: Sarasota Orchestra Brass Quintet. Waterside Place Pavilion, 7500 Island Cove Ter, Sarasota. 10 & 11a. 941-487-2746.
•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 334-7419.
•Junior Parade, Coronation & Awards: Edison Festival of Light event. Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc. Downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. Parade 1:30-3:30p; Coronation & Awards 2:30-3:30p, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 321-7524.
•Led Varela: Spanish Only Show. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 8p. 389-6901.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Ikebana Int’l Show: Art of flower arrangement exhibition. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a-5p. 6437275.
•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.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Date Night concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-953-3434.
Monday 13
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Bob Morris. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Cindy Kaza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Danny Sinoff Sings Sinatra - The Capitol Years: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 8003292.
•Love Letters: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 7p. Free. 777-0416.
•The Edwards Twins: Concert. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
Tuesday 14
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Chuck Gillespie: Andy Williams tribute concert. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-475-6756.
•Cindy Kaza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Early Birding Walks : Guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•RC Smith: Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w The Pearl Street Band. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
•The Edwards Twins: Concert. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
•The Temptations & The Four Tops: Concert. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
Wednesday 15
•Ailey II: Dance performance. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•Awadagin Pratt: Piano concert. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941966-6161.
•Cindy Kaza: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Open Blues Jam: Live music hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641
