Sun – 1
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Bruce & Tiki D, 4-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Sounds of Christmas
Through Dec. 25
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
239-278-4422
Bridget Kelly Band,
Marty Stokes Band
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
2 – 6 p.m. 239-466-8326
A Christmas Carol:
A Live Radio Play
Through Dec. 25
Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 239-278-4422
Harvey and The Hurricanes – 12:30 p.m.
Skunky Ron – 4 p.m.
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 239-995-2141
Girls of Motown
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
4 – 8 p.m., 239-540-8454
Gulfshore Playhouse:
It’s a Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play
Through Dec. 29
The Norris Center,
755 8th Ave. S., Naples
866-811-4111
Archer – 1 p.m.
Collaboration – 6 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Holidays Around the World
Dec. 1, 15, 22
Punta Gorda History Park
501 Shreve Street Punta Gorda
Activities include: Cookie decorating, shell painting, rock painting, ornament making, clay crafting – All children’s activities are free! Admission: $8 per Family; Individual Adult $3, Free Parking 941-639-1887
Nostal Jah
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Classical Ballet Nutcracker
Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St,
Punta Gorda, Russian Ballet and School of Russian Ballet, $10-$30.
4 p.m. 941-359-1025
Gulf Coast Big Band
Cambier Park
755 8th Ave S, Naples
2 – 4 p.m. 239-877-6090
Dave Koz and Friends
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
7 p.m. 239-597-1111
Charlotte County Jazz Society
Kings Gate Golf Club, 24000 Ramport Blvd, Port Charlotte
Bring chairs and blankets
1 – 4 p.m. 941-627-6200
Musical Moments
Holiday Potpourri
Center for Performing Arts – Moe Auditorium 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs
Our featured artists Karen Davis, Gerhard Samide and Rachel Cox performing a beautiful and lively program.
3 – 5 p.m. 239-495-8989
Holiday Nights
Through Dec. 30
Edison Ford Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
5:30-9 p.m. General admission tickets may be purchased online; guided tours are first come, first served. General admission: Adults $20, Teens $10, Children age 6-12 $2.
239-334-7419
Children’s Tree Trail
Nov. 29 – Dec. 30
Edison and Ford Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
Sixty area schools will decorate Christmas trees. This trail is always free to view from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is located between the Edison Ford Garden Shoppe and bougainvillea gate to Larchmont Ave. 239-334-7419
Mastersingers:
Readings and Carols
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 10051 Plantation,
Fort Myers, 3 p.m.
239-288-2535
Mon – 2
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Silver King Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week
Dec. 2 – 15
Various restaurants throughout SW Florida, www.sizzleswfl.com
Sound Machine
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
Dave Tecce
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
8 p.m. 239-597-1111
Handel’s Messiah
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
7 p.m. 239-597-1111
Bonita Springs Historical Society Parade of Trees
Historic McSwain Home
Old US 41, Bonita Springs
holiday trees and wreaths displayed for the community to enjoy on exhibit in the throughout the week 5-9 p.m. Live music nightly, 6 – 8 p.m.
www.bonitaspringshistoricalsociety.org
Tue – 3
FSW Student Concert Series: Orchestra & Choir
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
7:30 p.m.
239-481-4849
Ho! Ho! Ho!
The Christmas Show
Dec. 3 – 22
Players Circle Theatre, Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers
239-800-3292
www.playerscircle.org
Visiting Artist Reception
Harbour View Gallery,
5789 Cape Harbour Drive,
Suite 104, Cape Coral
Reception for Mike Masin and Jim Ellsworth 6 – 8 p.m.
www.Harbourviewgallery.com
Larry D
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
Pearl & Nicole
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
Jazz Jam
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Manny T
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Red Hannah’s Bob & Joe
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Holiday in the Park
Riverside Park
10451 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs
The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting their annual Holiday in the Park! Come enjoy the sounds of the season featuring the very popular blizzard with a giant snow slide, snow piles for the children, train rides and free cookies and cider! Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by horse and carriage! 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. 239-949-6262
James Carothers
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, 7 p.m. 941-625-4175
FGCU Choir & Symphony Orchestra Concert: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church,
791 Harbour Dr., Naples
4 & 7 p.m., Please consider an RSVP to this event by registering at fgcu.edu/joyful2019
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Music by Jimmy G, 1-4 p.m., center court.
941-575-3007
The Voices of Naples Presents: Home for the Holidays
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Drive, Naples, No ticket necessary; free will offering7 p.m. www.voicesofnaples.org
SW Florida Fine Craft Guild
at COCO Art Gallery
Dec. 3 – 17
Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero
239-949-3073
Duo Beaux Arts
Grand Cypress Room, Shell Point Retirement Community, 14441 Woodsong Lane, Fort Myers, 7 pm. 239-454-2067
Wed – 4
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Paul Roush, noon – 3 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Greg Miller & the Tributes
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Michael D’Amore
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Mike Glean
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
Winterlude: Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festival
Mercato
9132 Strada Pl, Naples
Featuring the illumination of the largest live tree in Southwest Florida! Featuring face painters, the World’s Tallest Elf and introducing the Ice Queen! Music by Patchouli, dance performances by Dance Arts by Maria, Backstage Dance Academy, and the Naples Dance Conservatory. Stop by Lu Lu Belle Children’s Boutique of Naples to take your photo with the Grinch, write your letter to Santa and meet Patsy Stiles Burkhart, author of Goodnight Santa, Goodnight Me. 5 – 7:30 p.m. 239-254-1080
Sunset Celebration
Yacht Club, Cape Coral
Celebrate the beauty of a Southwest Florida sunset, while listening to live music on the beach from 3pm to sunset. There will also be food trucks, vendors selling arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items & much more! Free admission. 3 p.m. – sunset. 239-574-0806
Art Alive Studio & Gallery Tours
Naples Art District
ART ALIVE evening consists of over 50 professional artists, who will be showcasing their recent works of art and demonstrating their medium. Meet the artist, party and bring home unique treasures for your home. Look for the magenta and white art flags. 5-8 p.m.
www.NaplesArtDistrict.com
N2L Trio
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Legendary Songs
Of The 50s & 60s
Cultural Center of Charlotte County Conference Center
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte
Experience the incredible voice of Kamau as he sings. 7 p.m. 941-625-4175
Captain Paulie
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
6 – 8 p.m., 239-540-8454
Diego Davila Jr Piano Recital
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, This recital is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. 239-745-4268
Thu – 5
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Paul Roush, noon-3 p.m. & Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Inspecting Carol
Dec. 5 – 22
New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-284-5214
COCO Art Gallery reception
Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero
5 – 7 p.m. 239-949-3073
Top Shelf
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Nette
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
Neil Diamond tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Torched
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Joey Fiato
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Senior Projects, Fall 2019 opening reception
Through Dec. 13
Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. This event is free and open to the public, 5 p.m. 239-590-7199 www.fgcu.edu
Live Music and Snow
Third Street South
1207 3rd Street S. Naples
During the month of December, visit Third Street South each Thursday, 5-8 p.m., for live music and snow! A rotating schedule of musicians will grace the Fleischmann Courtyard and play in front of Bad Ass Coffee Company. The snow will be at 7 p.m. www.thirdstreetsouth.com
Celebrate America exhibit
Cape Coral Art League
516 Cultural Park, Cape Coral
Reception 5 to 7 p.m.
239-772-5657
Charlotte Players: Christmas Through the Ages
Dec. 5 – 8
Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
941-255-1022
Voices of Naples Presents: Chapel by the Sea Christmas Concert
The Chapel by the Sea, 100 Chapel St., Fort Myers Beach
No ticket necessary; free will offering. 7 p.m.
www.voicesofnaples.org
Gatsby Holiday Concert
The French Horn Collective
Mercato
9132 Strada Place, Naples
Travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties for a decadent evening of jazz and swing under the stars featuring The French Horn Collective.
6 – 9 p.m. 239-254-1080
Deb & the Dynamics
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 10 p.m., 239-540-8454
NUCLASSICA
Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee, benefits Freedom Waters Foundation, 5:30 p.m. 239-263-2377
Goodwill Festival of Trees
Dec. 5 – 8
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, First Street, Fort Myers
www.goodwilltrees.com
Fri – 6
ACT Gallery exhibit opens
Arts for ACT Gallery,
2265 First St., Fort Myers
Artists Daniel Venditti, Jeff and Dale Ocasio, 6 – 10 p.m. during Art Walk 239-337-5050
Small Works exhibit opens
DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts,
1815 Fowler St., unit 3, Fort Myers, Opening reception, 6 – 10 p.m. 239-590-8645
Luminary Holiday Stroll
Dec 6 & 7
Periwinkle Place Shops, Sanibel and Captiva Drive, Captiva
Sanibel Stroll is celebrated island wide, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, while the Captiva Stroll is on Saturday. 239-472-1080
Sunset Celebration – High Tide
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Eagles tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Holiday Market
Dec. 6 – 8
Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda
210 Maud St, Punta Gorda
For three days, the VAC will transform into a large Holiday Market! Free admission. Dec. 6, Noon – 7 p.m. Dec. 7 & 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.visualartcenter.org
New York Rhythm
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
An Inspector Calls
Dec. 6 – 22
Florida Repertory Theatre
2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers
239-332-4665 ext.1551
Sailor Larry – noon
Iconic – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Johnny & Patti – 6 p.m.
Electric Lipstick – 7 p.m.
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
239-549-3000
Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Light Up the Night 2019
Downtown Punta Gorda
W Marion Ave & Taylor Street
This spectacular holiday tradition of music, food, Santa Claus and snow is a not-to-be-missed evening. The towering tree with dazzling lights, colorful ornaments, and a stunning star topper will light up at 7 p.m. The festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. with local performances followed by the headliner — Storyline Band.
www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
Bartók’s Concerto
for Orchestra
Dec. 6 -7
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
8 p.m. 239-597-1111
Nowhere Band
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, First Street, Fort Myers
6 p.m. www.sbdac.com
Christmas Walk
Dec. 6 – 7
5th Avenue South, Naples
46th Annual Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony Ring in the holidays during a two-day Christmas Event, the city’s exquisite tree is lit, along with a live Nativity scene, an operatic concert, ice skating and skate rentals, a visit from Santa, and a new culinary tradition: on-street Long Table dining with 14 of 5th Avenue South’s finest restaurants. www.fifthavenuesouth.com
Christmas in the Park
Centennial Park, Fort Myers
This event features bounce houses and other free activities for children, live performances and a free movie! At approximately 5 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive in the Park by fire truck to visit with the children so be sure and bring your cameras! For the grown ups, the event will feature a performance of Holiday favorites. Mayor Randy Henderson will light the City’s Christmas Tree at approximately 6 pm. At 7:30 p.m., stay and enjoy a free movie in the park featuring the movie “Santa Claus” starring Tim Allen. Concessions are available throughout the event. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a great day at the Park. Free onsite parking is available. 4 -10 p.m. 239-321-7530
19th Annual Pottery Sale
Arts Complex Courtyard, FGCU
This event is free and open to the public, 10 a.m. www.fgcu.edu/artevents
29th Annual Christmas Keyboard Festival
Dec. 6 – 8
First Assembly of God
4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers
Festival featuring special musical guests plus our choir and orchestra as well as several special guests. Performances will be Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 8 at 3 and 7 p.m. Doors will open one hour prior to each performance. Admission is free and tickets are not required 239-936-6277
13th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch
Arts Complex Courtyard, FGCU
$15 suggested donation per bowl with the proceeds supporting the food pantry at Interfaith Charities of South Lee. 11:30 a.m.
www.fgcu.edu/artevents
Friday Night Concert Series
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero
in the Restaurant Piazza
The Marty Stokes Band performs sultry jazz and melodic blues.
6 to 9 p.m., 239-948-3766
Water Stories
December 6-8
TheatreLab, Arts Complex, FGCU
Performances are Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/theatrelab 239-745-4268
Small Works Exhibit: Off the Wall
Dec. 6 -28
Lee County Alliance for the Arts.
10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Reception 5 to 7 p.m. 239-939-2787
Promenade Festival of Lights
Tree Lighting/Photos with Santa
Promenade at Bonita Bay
26795 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs
Be surrounded by the sights and sounds of Christmas, including music, lights, stars, and delicious treats that will spark that magical anticipation of the big day. Get FREE pictures with jolly ole Saint Nick! Just bring a new unwrapped toy for Operation Santa. Tree lighting, live music, shopping, dance demonstration, dining, food and drink specials! 5 p.m. 239-949-1573
Cape Coral Outdoor
Expo & Boat Show
Dec 6 -8
Sun Splash Family Water Park
400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
10 a.m. capecoraloutdoorexpo.com
Lake Kennedy Center’s
29th Anniversary Party
Lake Kennedy Center, Cape Coral
2 p.m. $5 per person. 239-574-0575
Fort Myers Art Walk
Downtown Fort Myers
Always on the First Friday, visit the many exciting galleries, exhibitions, and performances. Free to the public with many venues featuring additional attractions and specials. Rain or shine. 6 -10 p.m.
www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Country Express Band, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Nick Offerman
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
7 p.m. 239-481-4849
Exhibition Opening-Under the Sea
Center for Visual Arts
26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs
Whether its 20,000 leagues or a singing crab and a Little Mermaid, it’s got to be under the sea, 6 – 8 p.m. 239-495-8989
Exhibition Opening-Pam Foss
Center for Visual Arts
26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs
6 – 8 p.m. 239-495-8989
www.artcenterbonita.org
Chuck Peterson
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Let Nothing You Dismay
Dec. 6 – 22
Laboratory Theater of Florida,
1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers
239-218-0481
Sat – 7
Concert: A Songwriter’s Journey Through American Music
Lakes Regional Library
15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
Angela Easterling presents a performance of her own original songs interspersed with selections of classic folk, roots, country and rock tunes. As part of her performance, she discusses the craft of songwriting and tells the stories behind her songs and how they came to be, weaving in some of the history of roots music and the artists who have influenced her writing. Registration is requested. 1 p.m. 239-479-4636
Art Divine
Dec. 7 through Jan. 9
Fort Myers Beach Art Association,
3030 Shell Mound Blvd.
Reception Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
239-463-3909
The East Palm Mercado
Every Saturday & Sunday
Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers, Sellers inside & outside, booth space available $10. Rain or shine,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901
Alter Ego Band
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m. 239-549-3000
Steve Cipriano
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
The Collaboration Band
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Trevor Earl – 1 p.m.
Rockin Horse – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers,
239-990-9901
80 Caliber
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Annual Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
Koreshan State Park
3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero
A holiday flurry is coming! Last year we had over 80 vendors, kid’s games, Santa, story time with a Librarian, Florida “snow”, and more! The park will be decorated in classic/old-fashioned Holiday decorations. State park entrance fee required per vehicle. We will be doing a toy drive during the event. Bring in new toys, unwrapped and drop off at the Santa’s Workshop (Art Hall). Toys will only be taken Saturday and Sunday during the event – Dec 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. 239-992-0311
Food, Wine & Beer Festival
Bayfront of Naples
465 Bayfront Place, Naples
This event will feature unlimited tastings of premium wines and craft beers, & food from many local restaurants. The party also includes music groups and entertainment all along the street.
5 – 8 p.m. 239-272-5186
Holiday on the Bay
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 24
The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples
Holiday entertainment including complimentary photos with Santa, stories with Mrs. Claus, Dickens Period Carolers, dance group performances and shopping and dining. Snow shows start at 7 p.m. (4 p.m. on Dec. 24). 239-261-6100
Fandom Fest
Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St., Fort Myers
5 p.m. www.leelibrary.net
Bee Gees & Rolling Stones tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
FGCU Wind Orchestra Concert
Estero High School,
21900 River Ranch Rd, Estero
7:30 p.m. 239-745-4268
Gulfshore Opera: Christmas with The Gulfshore Tenors
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, 7 p.m. 239-529-3925
One Too Many
Center for Performing Arts Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs
One Too Many is six individuals who came together through the common love of a cappella music. 8 p.m. 239-495-8989
Holiday Festival of Lights
Downtown Cape Coral
With all attractions free to the public you can visit Santa in Christmas Town Center, sled down Snowcap Square very own Snow Drift, watch the magic as we light up the Christmas tree in Town Center. Free inflatables, face painting, and entertainment. 4 – 10 p.m. 239-549-6900
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
8 p.m. 239-481-4849
Art in the Park
Cambier Park
755 8th Ave S, Naples
Naples Art proudly connects artists with art shoppers in another terrific season of Art in the Park. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.naplesart.org
The Sunset Celebration – Double Standard
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
GreenMarket
Lee County Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd., Ft Myers
Enjoy entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. The GreenMarket hosts neighbors and growers who bring seasonal, limited crops to market. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 239-939-2787
ACMA – Kraig Kenning
The ACMA Listening Room
2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 7 p.m. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org
Tenth Avenue North
Decade the Halls
First Baptist Church, 4117 Coronado Parkway. Cape Coral
Tenth Avenue North, Plumb, Land of Color. Doors open at 6 p.m. 239-936-1929
J Salay & Wildfire Band
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Jimmy G, noon-4 p.m. & Paul Roush, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Charlotte Players Concert
1182 Market Cir, Port Charlotte
There are warm holiday musical memories for everyone in this production of live music and stage entertainment.
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 941-255-1022
31st Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade!
The bay on Fort Myers Beach
Enjoy a night on the water full of Christmas spirit and spectacular up-close views of the dazzling brightly lighted, and decorated watercrafts. It’s a fun and festive time along the waterway, where you may even see a few of Santa’s elves dancing aboard to some festive music. 6 p.m. fortmyersbeach.org
Travel Show
AAA Naples office,
5401 Airport Pulling Road
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register to at www.aaa.com/travelevents
239-594-5006 x 2254
Skip Weber
at COCO Art Gallery
Dec. 7 & 8
Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero
noon – 5 p.m. 239-949-3073
Sun – 8
Julio Iglesias
Hertz Arena,
11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero
7 p.m. 239-948-7825
Harvey & The Hurricanes – 12:30 p.m.
Skunky Ron – 4 p.m.
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 239-995-2141
Blues & Bloodys
Sunday Concert Series
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, noon – 7 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Electric Lipstick – 1 p.m.
Frank Torino – 6 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Lee County Community Band
presents A Jazzy Christmas
Cape Coral High School
2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral
3 p.m. www.leecountyband.org
The Del Prados
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
4 – 7 p.m., 239-540-8454
Naples Concert Band
Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples
2 – 4 p.m. 239-597-3240
Dimitri Ashkenazy, clarinet
Nisita Concert Series
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts. 3 p.m. 239-745-4268
Charlotte Chorale:
“Rejoice and Sing” Christmas Concert
Charlotte Performing Arts Center
701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda
4 p.m. 941-204-0033
www.charlottechorale.com
Beethoven Piano Trio No. 1
Dec. 8 & 10
Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.
3 p.m. 239-597-1111
Gulf Coast Symphony: Deck The Halls
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
7 p.m. 239-481-4849
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Music by Mark Gorka, 4-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
The Left Bank Art Fest
Greater Family Marco Island YMCA
101 Sand Hill St., Marco Island
Juried artists include photography, jewelry, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, ceramics, wood, bronze, glass, and more Free admission and free parking. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 239-290-7927
Gulfshore Opera:
Christmas with The Gulfshore Tenors
Naples Art, 585 Park St.
4 p.m. 239-529-3925
Magic of Christmas
Phil Fisher Gallery,
810 12th ave. S., Naples
Live music and art reception 5 – 8 p.m.
www.philfishergallery.com
Mon – 9
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Deb Hoopes performs on HandPan, noon-2 p.m. & Mark Gorka, 5-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Craig Christman’s Jazz Group
Cultural Center of Charlotte County,
This band will wow you with their great big band jazz. Free for CCJS members and $20 for the public. Memberships available. 7 p.m. 941-625-4175
Naples Big Band
Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples
7 – 8:45 p.m. 239-597-3240
Laurie & Rusty Wright
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Sound Machine
The Shell Factory & Nature Park,
2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers,
4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
Tue – 10
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Jimmy G, 1-4 p.m. & MTD Student Holiday Showcase, 5-6 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Jazz Jam
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Pearl & Nicole
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
Sideshow Bob
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Naples Christmas Parade
5th Ave. South, Naples
Line up on Broad Ave. The Floats will turn right onto Third Street South, then right on 5th Ave South, and end on 8th Street South. Parade runs from 6-8 p.m. 239-213-7120
Red Hannah’s Bob & Joe
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers,
6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
BIG ARTS Chorus Holiday Concert
Sanibel Community Church,
1740 Periwinkle Way
Enjoy the music of the holidays with the BIG ARTS Community Chorus. An annual holiday tradition and a great way to celebrate the songs of the season. 7 p.m. www.bigarts.org
Larry D
The Shell Factory & Nature Park,
2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers,
4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
Songwriters on the Plaza
Fort Myers Regional Library
2450 First St., Cornog Plaza
The Americana Community Music Association presents Roy Schneider, Kim Mayfield and Bill Metts, 6 p.m.
239-479-4636
Wed – 11
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Chris G, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. &
Singer Mark Gorka, 5-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Captain Paulie
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
6 – 8 p.m., 239-540-8454
Girls of Motown
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Spectacular Christmas Revue
Dec 11 – 15
Cultural Park Theater
528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, 239-772-5862
Flash Forward Duo
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Leonid & Friends
Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, 6 p.m.
& 8:30 p.m. 239-597-1111
La Bohème
Dec. 11 & 12
Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, 7:30 pm 239-597-1111
AURA
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Fresco Exchange exhibit
Dec. 10 – 12
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
Reception 6 p.m. 239-333-1933
Mike Glean
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Erich Dance Party
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Art & Soul Community Night
Shangri-La Springs, Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
6 – 9 p.m. 239-949-0749
Thu – 12
Harlem Globetrotters
Hertz Arena,
11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero
7 p.m. 239-948-7825
Art Under the Stars
Hirdie Girdie Gallery
2490 Library Way, Sanibel
5 – 8 p.m. with Tower Gallery and Sun Catcher’s Dream,
239-395-0027
www.hirdiegirdiegallery.com
Jingle & Mingle
Naples Art, 585 Park Street,
Eat, Drink and Be Merry With Naples Art at Our Holiday Open House! Join us for Games, Socializing, Art, Music & Festive Prize Raffles starting at 2 p.m. 239-262-6517
Johnny Rogers Band
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Nette
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m., 239-995-2141
The Del Prados
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Paul Roush, noon-3 p.m. & Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Justin Rose
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Pearl & Sase
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Fri – 13
The Classix Band – 6 p.m.
Bare Facts Band – 7 p.m.
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
239-549-3000
Jory Lyle & Co.
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Gardens Aglow
Peace River Botanical
& Sculpture Gardens
5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda
6 p.m. 941-621-8299
Relentless Fire
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Hometown Community Christmas-Tree Lighting & Marketplace
Charlotte County Building
18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Food Trucks – Craft Vendors – Caroling. The event will be from 4 – 7 p.m. with the tree lighting at dusk. Free to the public. 941-627-2222
Funny Shorts LIVE!
Center for Performing Arts – Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs
Five plays will be performed this evening. Each of the plays will be funny. Each of them will be short, with run times of approximately 10-minutes each. 7:30 p.m. 239-495-8989
Holiday Pops Concert Christmas in Paradise
The Village Church on The Island
13921 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers
Maestro Nir Kabaretti will conduct the Southwest Florida Symphony’s sparkling Holiday Pops program with a sophisticated twist. 7 p.m.
239-454-2067
Sunset Celebration – High Tide
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Paul Roush, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
N. Fort Myers Academy of The Arts: The Nutcracker Ballet
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Ft Myers, 7 p.m. 239-481-4849
Inspire Exhibit Reception
Dec. 6 – 26
Cape Coral Art Center
4533 Coronado Parkway
Reception Dec.13 from 5-7 p.m.
239-574-0802.
Lee Greenwood:
A Tennessee Christmas
Seminole Casino Hotel
506 S 1st St, Immokalee
8 p.m. www.jaytv.com
800 514-ETIX
Sailor Larry – noon
Deb & the Dynamics – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
ABBA tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
ArtSmack
Neenie’s House,
481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers
Artist showcase featuring Paul Dengler, 7 p.m. 224-678-4901
www.neenieshouse.com
Chuck Peterson
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Holiday House:
The Colors of Christmas
Dec. 13 – 22
Burroughs and Langford Kingston Homes, First and Fowler streets, Fort Myers
5 – 9 p.m. www.fmwcc.net
Sat – 14
Winter Wonderland Concert
Bonita Springs Public Library
10560 Reynolds Street
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Dave DeLuca will perform the very best holiday favorites at this family-oriented event that celebrates the magic of the holiday season through songs. 2 p.m. 239-479-4636
The East Palm Mercado
Every Saturday & Sunday
Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers, Sellers inside & outside, booth space available $10. Rain or shine, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901
The Del Prados
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
Dazzling Del Rays
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m.
239-549-3000
Janis McCracken
at COCO Art Gallery
Dec. 14 & 15
Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero, noon – 5 p.m. 239-949-3073
Spin Zone
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Half Step Down
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
The Nutcracker
Dec. 14 – 15
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, 941-625-4175
Trevor Earl – 1 p.m.
Mike Moniz – 4 p.m.
Limited Edition – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Steve Cipriano
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Christkindlmarkt
Holiday Craft Market
Dec 14 – 15
German American Social Club
2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, Saturday 2 – 9 p.m. & Sunday 1 – 8 p.m.
239-283-1400
Tuba Christmas
Sugden Plaza
701 5th Ave S, Naples
Celebrate the holidays on 5th Avenue South with live music, shopping, dining and dancing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join more than 50 musicians of all ages as they perform traditional holiday tunes and sing-a-longs during TUBA Christmas in Sudgen Plaza from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 239-692-8436
Christmas Boat Parade
Naples City Dock
880 12th Ave S, Naples
6:15 – 8:30 p.m. 239-682-0900
Naples Artcrafters
Fine Art & Craft Show
Cambier Park
755 8th Ave S, Naples
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.naplesartcrafters.com
Naples Ballet The Nutcracker
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
7 p.m. 239-597-1111
Bonita Springs Boat Parade
5124 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs
Watch from the bridges docks and river banks as the brightly decorated boats parade up and down the Imperial River. Color lights, music, and imagination all in this wonderful Boat Parade. 5:30 p.m. www.cityofbonitasprings.org
New Play Contest 2019
Lee County Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. with a reception in the gallery with food, wine and drink. At 7:30 p.m. there will be readings from the top three entries to the Annual New Play Contest. 239-939-2787
Cape Coral Bike Night
SE 47th Ter., Cape Coral
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation department is proud to bring you Cape Bike Night! Motorcycle enthusiasts can get together and listen to live bands, eat great food, and just have fun at this great event! 5 – 10 p.m. www.ccbikenight.com
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Rita Beach performs Christmas favorites, noon-4 p.m., Dance Demo by USA Dance, 1-3 p.m. & Steve Flagg, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
TheatreZone presents Home for the Holidays
Dec. 13 – 15
G & L Theatre, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, 888-966-3352 x1
SW Florida Symphony: Holiday Pops
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849
The Sunset Celebration – Hill Billy Ryson
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting)
239-463-5900
We are Rocking and Rolling
Dec. 14 & 18
South County Regional Library
21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero
Join us in the library garden to listen to a musical performance by Tommy Barr. Bring a folding chair or blanket. During inclement weather, outdoor concerts will be moved inside. 2 p.m. 239-479-4636
Bromeliad Plant Show and Sale
Dec. 14 – 15
Araba Shrine Temple
2010 Hanson Street, Fort Myers
Admission is free and includes a judged show of spectacular displays of bromeliads and area’s largest bromeliad plant sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday 239-850-4048
Blues on the Beach
Tween Waters Island Resort and Spa, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva
Featuring next gen blues phenoms Johnny Jensen, Trey Wanvig and David Julia, $15 advance, $20 at door, 7 p.m.
www.tween-waters.com
Winter Festival
Dec. 14 & 15
Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave.,
North Fort Myers 239-995-2141
Holiday Performance
by Bonita Springs Charter
Miromar Outlets,
10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero
Students from Bonita Springs Charter School are the stars of this magical Christmas-themed performance. 6 p.m. in WINK Playland. 239-948-3766
Sun – 15
Spirit of the Gulf
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
2 – 4 p.m. 239-481-4849
Brylcream – 1 p.m.
Frank Torino – 6 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers,
239-990-9901
Harvey & The Hurricanes – 12:30 p.m.
Skunky Ron – 4 p.m.
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers,
239-995-2141
Edith Diamond
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Christmas Celebration of Punta Gorda
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
Concert to be held outside on the Event Center Great Lawn. Enjoy views of the Harbor. Scheduled to perform Melodie Joy, Eirinn Abu and Manny Lopez.
5 – 7 p.m. 941-833-5444
Mike Imbasciani
& His Bluez Rockerz
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
4 – 8 p.m., 239-540-8454
Paradise Christmas Fair
Laishley Park
100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda
Bring the kids out to see Santa while you get that last bit of Christmas shopping done! Santa from Noon – 2 p.m. Vendors, food trucks, crafts and art from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. [email protected]
Naples Dixieland Jazz Band
Cambier Park
755 8th Ave S, Naples
2 – 4 p.m. 239-263-1113
CeeLo Green
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
7 p.m. 239-597-1111
Youth Jazz Orchestra
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
7 p.m. 239-597-1111
Bonita Springs Concert Band
Riverside Park, Bonita Springs
2 – 4 p.m. www.bonitaspringsconcertband.com
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Jimmy G, 4-8 p.m., center court.
941-575-3007
SW Florida Concert Band – Florida Family Christmas
Unitarian Universalist Church
13411 Shire Lane., Fort Myers
Our 40 member community band will perform a concert of seasonal music and give the audience an opportunity to join in a sing-a-long of their favorite carols. Free. 2 p.m. www.SWFLConcertBand.org
Mastersingers:
Christmas on Sanibel
Sanibel Community Church
1740 Periwinkle Way, 6 p.m.
239-288-2535
Mon – 16
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Silver King Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Alan Small
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
BIG ARTS Band
Holiday Concert
Sanibel Community Church,
1740 Periwinkle Way
Let the BIG ARTS Concert Band help you get into the joyous mood of the holidays! Another BIG ARTS annual community event and a perennial, sell-out favorite. 7 p.m. www.bigarts.org
Sound Machine
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Swinging Big Band Monday Nights-A Big Band Christmas
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, Great big band jazz versions of traditional carols like “We Three Kings” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Fun songs like, “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” and “Santa Baby.”
7 p.m. 941-625-4175
Tue – 17
Fabulous Facts: Medieval Renaissance Art and Music
South County Regional Library
21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero
A wonderful sampling of extraordinary culture from the Middle Ages through 16th century with a bit of history thrown in. Registration is required.
2 p.m. 239-479-4636
Larry D
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Christmas Carol Sing
First Presbyterian Church,
2438 Second St., Fort Myers
1, 4 and 7 p.m. 239-334-2261
Pearl & Nicole
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly,
11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Jimmy G, 1-4 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
David Rojas
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
6 – 9 p.m., 239-540-8454
Red Hannah’s Bob & Joe
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Jazz Jam
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Manny T
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Wed – 18
All That Jazz
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. 239-597-1111
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda
Singer Chris G, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & Tammy Renee, 5-7 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Captain Paulie
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
6 – 8 p.m., 239-540-8454
Wendy Renee
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
The Classix
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
A Christmas Celebration
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St.,
Port Charlotte
Come Join us to Celebrate a Celtic Christmas this year with Trina and Ian with Wolfhound, The Lee County Pipes and Drums, and the Kellyn Celtic Irish Dancers! They will be performing traditional Celtic songs and dancing for everyone to enjoy. Wolfhound returns to the theater to delight us once more. 7 p.m. 941-625-4175
Erich Dance Party
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Mike Glean
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Thu – 19
Richard Marx
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
7 p.m. 239-481-4849
Nette
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Jersey Boys tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
New York Rhythm
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Rod Stewart tribute
Cape Cabaret,
4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Holiday Pops
Dec. 19 – 22
Artis—Naples
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
Get in the spirit of the holidays with the Naples Philharmonic in this annual event that always leaves members of the audience both young and old whistling a seasonal tune. With Sheléa, the Naples Philharmonic, Chorus and Youth Chorus. 239-597-1111
The Gatlin Brothers
Seminole Casino Hotel
506 S 1st St, Immokalee
8 p.m. www.jaytv.com
800-514-ETIX
Slightly Soapy
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
6 – 9 p.m., 239-540-8454
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Wayward Souls
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Magic Tree House:
A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.
December 19 – 21
Center for Performing Arts – Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr. is an adaptation of book #44 of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series. 239-495-8989
An Evening of Christmas Cheer featuring Michael D’Amore
Cultural Park Theater
528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, 8 p.m. 239-772-5862
Fri – 20
Sunset Celebration – High Tide
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Alabaster
Dec. 20 – Jan. 26
Florida Repertory Theatre,
2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers
239-332-4488
Red Hannah
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Jimmy Niteclub – 6 p.m.
Girls of Motown – 7 p.m.
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,239-549-3000
Bob Seger, Cher, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Candlelight Christmas Carols at Cambier Park
755 8th Ave S, Naples
6:30 – 8 p.m. 239-261-5525
Chuck Peterson
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Thompson Square
with Chris Kemp
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon,
2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
Doors at 7 p.m. 239-985-9839
Friday Night Concert Series
Miromar Outlets,
10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero
in the Restaurant Piazza
The Silver Sneakers Band gets fans on their feet with high-energy dance music. 6 to 9 p.m. 239-948-3766
Sailor Larry – noon
Half Step Down – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Singer Chris
Iconic
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Sat – 21
Sunset Celebration – Remedy
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
The East Palm Mercado
Every Saturday & Sunday
Neenie’s House,
481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers
Sellers inside & outside, booth space available $10. Rain or shine, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
224-678-4901
Joe Marino
& All The King’s Men
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
Robert Gonnelli – 6 p.m.
Soul System – 7 p.m.
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
239-549-3000
Justin Mason & Blue Night
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, 2 p.m. 941-625-4175
Steve Cipriano
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Chicago, Doobie Brothers,
Eric Clapton tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Trevor Earl – 1 p.m.
Electric Lipstick – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers,
239-990-9901
Gulf Coast Symphony: The Nutcracker
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
2 & 7 p.m. 239-481-4849
The Old 41 Band
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Charlotte County Children’s Theatre holiday performance, 10:30 a.m., Singer Michael Hirst, noon-4 p.m. & Bruce and Tiki D, 5-9 p.m., center court.
941-575-3007
Holiday Boat-A-Long
Four Freedoms Park
Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral
This night features a Holiday Boat-A-Long followed by a free movie in the park..The festival has food, Christmas music, and a visit from Santa Claus along with the parade. Watch as the boats line up in Bimini Basin for the parade which first passes by the park’s beach before heading down various canals in South Cape Coral. Starting at dusk, a movie will be shown. Enjoy the movie and a free family night out. Bring a blanket, chairs and dinner! 4 – 10 p.m. 239-573-3123
Rockin Horse
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Dinner Dance: “Holly” days
with Richie C
Cape Coral Yacht Club,
5819 Driftwood Pkwy.
$30 per person, dance the night away, 5:30–10 p.m. Reservations Required 4 days before event call Judy Noe [email protected], capecoralsocialclub.org, 813-419-3613.
Pig Floyd – Pink Floyd Tribute Show
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon,
2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
239-985-9839
Sun – 22
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Singer Paul Roush, 4-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Harvey & The Hurricanes – 12:30 p.m.
Skunky Ron – 4 p.m.
The Shell Factory & Nature Park,
2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 239-995-2141
Sideshow Bob
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Frank Torino
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Shore Patrol
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
4 – 8 p.m., 239-540-8454
Mon – 23
Lindsey Stirling
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849
Sound Machine
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Colton
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Tiki Tom Watson performs holiday favorites, 5-8 p.m., center court.
941-575-3007
Bad Latitude Duo
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
6 – 9 p.m., 239-540-8454
Tue – 24
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Paul Roush, noon-4 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Jazz Jam
Cape Cabaret,
4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Pearl & Nicole
DJ’s Rhythm House,
16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
New York Rhythm
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Larry D
The Shell Factory & Nature Park,
2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Thu – 26
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court.
941-575-3007
Temptations, Four Tops tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Deb & The Dynamics
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 – 10 p.m.,
239-540-8454
Third Thursday Wine Walk
Downtown Punta Gorda
Every third Thursday from 5 to 8 the downtown merchants bring you live music, artists and demoing, food trucks, other entertainment through out downtown. 5 – 8 p.m.
941-391-4856
Joey Fiato
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Electric Lipstick
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Michael D’Amore
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Nette
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Fri – 27
Sunset Celebration – High Tide
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
ABBA tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Chuck Peterson
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Richie C – 6 p.m.
Rockin Horse – 7 p.m.
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
239-549-3000
The Old 41 Band
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Sailor Larry – noon
Deb & the Dynamics – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Singer Jimmy G, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Tiger Blue
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Sat – 28
The East Palm Mercado
Every Saturday & Sunday
Neenie’s House,
481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers
Sellers inside & outside, booth space available $10. Rain or shine, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
224-678-4901
The Sunset Celebration – MFYL
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Edith Diamond
The Center Bar,
The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 8 – 11 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Fleetwood Mac tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Dan Meadows, noon – 4 p.m. & Steve Flagg, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Bite The Bullet
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill
at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 – 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Salute to Vienna
New Year’s Concert
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Ft Myers, 8 p.m. 239-481-4849
Elvis and more tributes
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral,
7 p.m., 239-549-3000
Coconut Point Art Festival
Dec. 28 – 29
Coconut Point, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.artfestival.com
Trevor Earl – 1 p.m.
Mike Moniz – 4 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
Steve Cipriano
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail,
N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Sun – 29
Jim Gaffigan
Hertz Arena,
11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero
7 p.m. 239-948-7825
AURA
The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.,
www.thecenterbar.com
Harvey & The Hurricanes – 12:30 p.m.
Skunky Ron – 4 p.m.
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers,
239-995-2141
Girls of Motown
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Frank Torino
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers,
6 – 9 p.m. 239-990-9901
Bluegrass Indoor Concert
Lee County Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
2 – 5 p.m. $15. 239-939-2787
Grumpy Old Men The Musical
Dec. 29 – Feb 8
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers
239-278-4422
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Vladimir on the Tsimbaly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Singer Rita Beach, 4-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Moscow Ballet’s
Great Russian Nutcracker
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
Noon, 4 & 8 p.m. 239-481-4849
The Del Prados
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
4 – 7 p.m., 239-540-8454
Mon – 30
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Tiki Tom Watson, 5-8 p.m., 941-575-3007
Sound Machine
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
Joey Fiato
The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 – 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Elvis, Celine Dion, Connie Francis,
Patsy Cline, Dean Martin tribute
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Tue – 31
Sunset Celebration – High Tide
Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
5 – 10 p.m. 239-463-5900
Pearl, CJ & Dori
DJ’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers, 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326
DJ Dave
The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Jersey Boys tribute (2 shows)
The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
239-405-8566
New Year’s Fireworks
Naples Pier, 12th Avenue South
7 p.m. 239-213-7120
Charlotte Players Concert
1182 Market Cir, Port Charlotte
Accompanied by Music Director/ Pianist Ken Crisp and a drummer, this concert has something for everyone.
9 – 11 p.m. 941-255-1022
The Book of Mormon
Dec. 31 – Jan. 5
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 239-481-4849
Live Music in the Village
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Jimmy G, 1-5 p.m. near Good ‘ole Days Coffee & Singer Paul Roush, 1-5 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
The festivities begin at 6 pm! Music by DJ Michael White, dancing, face painting, tattoos, hair glitter, LED juggling, plate spinning, balloon creations and Michael Hirst 6 p.m. -midnight, Fireworks at midnight. 941-575-3007
Brylcream – 4 p.m., Iconic – 8 p.m.
Coconut Falls Tiki Bar & Grill, 17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-990-9901
South Cape New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Cape Coral’s Entertainment District
Live music on the big city stage, kids area, vendor village, food trucks, drink tents and a massive beach ball drop at midnight. 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. 239-900-4028
Dennis Swanberg
First Assembly of God
4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers
Free admission. 7 p.m. 239-936-6277
Rockin’ Country New Year’s Eve
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
Hosted by Nashville recording artist Johnny Lee Howard & The Suncoast Opry Band. 7 p.m. 941-833-5444
80 Caliber
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral,
7 p.m. 239-540-8454
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Times Square, 830 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Ball drop is at midnight with fireworks. www.fortmyersbeach.org
NYE Downtown Countdown
Downtown Fort Myers
There will be live bands, food trucks and plenty of fun! Ball drop will be at midnight! Free to the public. 8 pm. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Larry D
The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 – 7 p.m.,
239-995-2141
The Goldtones
Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 5 p.m., 239-549-3000
NYE Sunset Cruises – Naples and Fort Myers
Pure Florida in Naples, Fort Myers
www.PureFL.com 239-919-2965
