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What Goes On April
Saturday 1
•A’Layahna Checo: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
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•Alyssa LeMay: Drag show & concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 2626517.
•Art Walks the Runway: International couture fashion show. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Back Yard Bash: Parents & children compete in backyard games, live music, food trucks. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5:30-9:30p. 514-0084
•Backyard Bluesfest: Frank Bang 4, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, Avery Grouws Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 693-7111.
•Cooper Alan: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra: Strings on Fire concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 2771700.
•Jeff Dye: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Michaela Berres: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3;30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•Naples Philharmonic: Lamsma Plays Bruch Violin Concerto. Masterworks Series concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Rebekah Reffalski: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
•Reno Collier: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Hero’s Life concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Shelby Blocker: Flute recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Southland Bluegrass & Wilderness Festival: Outdoor concert – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, The Steeldrivers, Del McCoury Band, Sister Sadie, The Grascals, Justin Mason & Blue Night. RV show, food trucks. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 11a-9p. Free. 800-218-0007.
•Spirit of the Gulf Chorus: Spring concert. First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 844-704-7464.
•SWFL Symphony: A Night at the Opera Masterworks concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. Lecture 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 418-1500.
Sunday 2
•A Night at the Opera: Opera Naples w SWFL Symphony concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples.
7p. 963-9050.
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Baron & Navarro Piano Duo: Nisita Concert Series. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•BBQ & Bluegrass: Lonesome rangers. Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. 4-7p. Free. 603-6535.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Grant Us Peace spring concert. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 4p. 560-9512.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Music of the Night concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Jeff Dye: 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. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Punta Gorda Symphony: Cinematic Sounds concert & after-party. Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 941-205-5996.
•Sarasota Orchestra: A Hero’s Life concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 2:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Gambler Returns: Kenny Rogers tribute band. The Venue Mudge Ranch, 1323 Loblolly Bay Rd SW, LaBelle. Dinner 5p, concert 6:30p. 410-1999.
Monday 3
•Author Lecture & Lunch: Robert Macomber. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.
•Danny Sinoff - The Tony Bennett Songbook: Jazz piano. Players Circle Performing Arts Center, Shell Factory, 16554 N Cleveland Ave, N Fort Myers. 7-10p. 8003292.
•Family Sunset Stroll: 1 1/2 hour guided boardwalk tour for families w kids age 5 & up. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 7p. Register. 348-9151.
•Live in Central Park (Revisited)
- Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
Tuesday 4
•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.
•Emerging Artist Series: Sanibel Music Festival concert w FGCU students. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•FGCU Bower String Ensembles: Sanibel Music Festival Emerging Artists Series concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor
Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 344-7025.
•Historic Palm Cottage Grand ReOpening: Guided tours. Historic Palm Cottage & Norris Gardens, 137 12th Ave S, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 261-8164.
•Live in Central Park (Revisited)
- Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Frida: Opera Naples concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert & dinner. Colony Bay Club, 5200 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 529-3925.
Wednesday 5
•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 3-7p. Free. 247-1977.
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Sarasota Ballet perform. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-5731.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: Dance concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Ikebana Meeting: Demo &
Workshop. Naples Botanical Garden, Buehler Auditorium, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free. 254-9999.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Sea Turtles of the Reserve. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Maria Fe Soto Caballero: Double bass recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 7454268.
•Matthew Vigil: Cello recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•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.
•Pete Lee: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Frida: Opera Naples concert. Cambier Park, 601 Park St, Naples. 7p. 963-9050.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert & dinner. Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 6p. 529-3925.
•The US Bee Gees: Bee gees tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941205-8545.
Thursday 6
•An Evening with Bob Beatty: Author of Duane Allman biography. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 6:30p. Free. 2528476.
•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours.
Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 772-5657.
•Drazen Balarin: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: Dance concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Hannah Robinson: Vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Jay Hewlett: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Jazz at MACC - Jazz
Originals: Gulf Coast Jazz Collective jam concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•JimmieVaughan: Blues concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 9a-3p. Free. rsvp. 941-486-0811.
•Open Mic Bonita!: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Pete Lee: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Pine Flatwoods Walk: 2 hour guided tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.
Friday 7
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, in Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 6-9:30p. Free. 590-8645.
•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. 11a-4p. Free. 313-5129.
•Dancing Earth: Dance performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Guided Forest Bathing Meditation: Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 348-9151.
•Jay Hewlett: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Pete Lee: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Thunder Beach Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.
Saturday 8
•Americana Community Music Association: Ordinary Elephant concert, Barbara Chamberlain opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9:30p. 691-4069.
•Chris Cagle: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•Dancing Earth: Dance performance. Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theatre, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.
•Fine Arts & Crafts Show: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 10a4p. Free. 692-8436.
•Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Minor league baseball. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•History Walk: Places of Wonderment, Wonder Gardens tour. Bonita Springs Historical Society. Starts at Liles Hotel History Center, Riverside Park, 27580 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 10a. 992-6997.
•I Got No Strings: Terrence Kennedy cabaret revue. New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 284-5214.
•Jay Hewlett: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 7 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Memphis Lightning: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Music in the Garden: Kraig Kenning. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 643-7275.
•Open Artist Studios & Galleries: More than 30 galleries & studios in Sarasota Studio Artists Association. Various locations throughout Sarasota. 11a-3p. Free.
•Pete Lee: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
Sunday 9
•Full Moon Night Hike: Guided walk Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 275-3435.
•Glenn Roth: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 7:30p. 642-7270.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 612-327-3835.
•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.
Monday 10
•Bonita Springs Short Film Festival Gala & Awards
Ceremony: Prado Stadium Theater, 25251 Chamber of
Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs. 6p. 992-0128.
•The Price is Right Live: Game show. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
Tuesday 11
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•David Lucas: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Ensembles: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Lecture: Eleven Defining Days in Collier County History. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Songwriters on the Plaza: Free acoustic concert w Karen Cohen, Dan Philgreen, Bruce Gallant. Downtown Ft Myers Library amphitheater, S Cornog Plaza, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 691-4069.
Wednesday 12
•Chicago Rewind: Chicago tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941205-8545.
•David Lucas: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Early Birding Walk: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 348-9151.
•FGCU Percussion Chamber Ensembles: 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.
•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: Sounds of Spring concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Wednesday Night Market: Farmers market, art, food trucks, craft beer, live music by Reckless Saints. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-8p. Free. 939-2787.
Thursday 13
•Andy Forrester: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Casting Crowns: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 6928436.
•FGCU String Chamber Ensembles: 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.
•JP Sears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Michael D’Amore: Concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 7p. 772-5862.
•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler Symphony No 4. Masterworks Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Pecos & The Rooftops: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•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: Sounds of Spring concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Sunset Stroll: 3 hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•The Rex Bongo Band: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 693-7111.
Friday 14
•Andy Forrester: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•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.
•Easton Corbin: Country music concert, Austin Meade opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p-12a. 985-9839.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. Ft Myers HS, 2635 Cortez Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000
Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Footloose Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Hamlet: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers.
7:30p. 590-7268.
•JP Sears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Sounds of Spring concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Southern Cross: Crosby, Stiils, Nash & Young tribute concert. Gulf Theater, 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. 7p. 941-205-8545.
•Teresa Caputo: Medium. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers.
7:30p. 481-4849.
•The Lineup Band: Outdoor concert. Babcock Ranch bandshell. Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, 6-8p. Free. 941-200-1482.
Saturday 15
•Andy Forrester Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 479-5233.
•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery Tours. Receptions, exhibits, demos at dozens of galleries & studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 247-1977.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Billy Price, Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band, band tba. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-8p. 693-7111.
•BBQ, Bands & Brew: Live music, family activities, food. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 9380056.
•Blooms & Brews: Live music, craft beers. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6-10p. 643-7275.
•Egg-cellent Easter: Easter egg hunt. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-2p. Free. 252-2611.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000
Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Footloose: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2 & 7p. 495-8989.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Word of Life Church, 6111 South Points Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.
•Hamlet: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•JP Sears: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 5, 7, 9p. 389-6901.
•LecExploring the Everglades Family Day: Kids activities, games, crafts. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler Symphony No 4. Masterworks Masterworks Series concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Sounds of Spring concert. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
Sunday 16
•Choral Artistry Concert: Poulence
‘Gloria’ & Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, w FGCU University Choir & Symphony. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. 4p. 560-5695.
•Choral Artists of Sarasota: Concert - Bach Du Nirte Israel. Church of Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-387-4900.
•Eric Schwartz: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•FGCU Chamber & University Choirs w Symphony Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 4p. Free. 745-4268.
•Footloose: Children’s theater. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.
•Hamlet: Theater, discussion after 2p show. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert w guest vocalist. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. Free. 270-1221.
•Naples Philharmonic: Chamber Gems with Soprano. Wang Chamber Music Series concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•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.
•Readers Theater: Taking Chances. 5 15 -minute one-act plays. The Naples Players. United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•SWFL Concert Band: Playing the Blues concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
Monday 17
•Ensemble New SRQ: 1976. Concert. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. Xp.
