CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012
FAMILY FUN
Airboat Tours, Fishing, & Museum of the Everglades, Everglades City, 239-775-4936, florida-everglades.com
Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Punta Gorda, 941-637-4611, babcockwilderness.com
Big Arts (closed Sundays), Exhibits, concerts, live performances, and classes, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Everglades Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2591, gulfcoastattractions.com
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium, Fort Myers, 239-321-7420, imaginariumfortmyers.com
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (closed Fridays), Wildlife drive is open from sunrise to sunset and can be explored on foot, by bike, by car, or via guided tram tour; the Educational Center is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (January through April) and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (May through December), Sanibel, 239-472-1100, fws.gov/dingdarling/
Koreshan State Historic Site, Nature Park & Campgrounds, Estero, 239-992-0311, floridastateparks.org/koreshan
Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, 239-643-7275, naplesgarden.org
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples, 239-262-5409, napleszoo.com
Pirate Party Cruise, Salty Sam’s Marina, Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-7272, piecesofeight.com
Shell Museum (open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.), More than 30 exhibits of shells from around the World, Sanibel, 239-395-2233, shellmuseum.org
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Guided Tour Walks, Fort Myers, 239-533-7400, leeparks.org
Southwest Florida Museum of History, Fort Myers, 239-321-7430, swflmuseumofhistory.com
Tarpon Bay Explorers (open daily), Guided nature tours by kayak, boat, and tram; also touch tank exploration, fishing tours, and boat rentals, Sanibel, 239-472-8900, tarponbayexplorers.com
The Shell Factory and Nature Park, North Fort Myers, 239-995-2142, shellfactory.com
RSW LIVE
Murder Mysteries (Wednesdays–Sundays), Comedy and crime at dinner on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
Merry, Artsy Holiday Ornaments (until January 14), Show and sale at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Me and My Girl (until February 11), Comedy at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (January 1, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.), Broadway holiday show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Salute to Vienna (January 2, 8 p.m.), The Strauss Symphony of America at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
God of Carnage (January 3–22), Yasmina Reza’s comedy live at the Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
Dennis Miller (January 4, 8 p.m.), HBO comedian rants at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Prokofievs Fifth (January 5–7, 8 p.m.), Classical concert at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Barnum Bash (January 6–8), Circus party at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
Walt Whitman (January 6–21), Will Stutts performs at the Theatre Conspiracy, Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Golden Dragon Acrobats (January 7, 7:30 p.m.), Chinese acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Masterworks II (January 7, 8 p.m.), Concert in the classical series. The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra plays Verdi, Mozart, Mahler, and Respighi at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-418-0096, swflso.org
Dionne Warwick (January 7, 8 p.m.), The rock diva is in concert and close up at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
B. B. King (January 8, 7 p.m.), There has been only one king of the blues! B.B. is in concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (January 8, 8 p.m.), London’s legendary orchestra performs at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, featuring conductor and violinist Pinchas Zuckerman, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Beautiful Suffering (January 9, 3 p.m.), Art Salon with Dr. Wendy Chase about the politics of representing suffering in a culture of violence, Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Rock of Ages (January 10–15), Dreaming big, playing loud, partying on. The rock musical features the greatest songs of the 80’s at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Martha Graham Dance Company (January 10, 8 p.m.), Classic and modern dance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Symphony on Sanibel (January 11, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven, Wagner, and Mozart at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-418-0096, swflso.org
The Year of Magical Thinking (January 11–February 4), Adaptation of Joan Didion’s memoir at the Florida Rep Studio Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
All that Jazz (January 12, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), The Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra and guest Mike Mainieri (electronic vibraphone) perform at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Cendrillon (January 12, 7 p.m.), Jules Massenet’s opera based on the Cinderella fairy tale is captured live from the Royal Opera House London and presented at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
It’s De-Lyrical (January 12, 7 p.m.), One-woman cabaret program with Naples Chanteuse Carole Fenstermacher live at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
Ultimate Doo-Wop (January 12, 8 p.m.), Six classic Doo-Wop groups in concert at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (January 13–February 11, 8 p.m.), Live theatrical performance at the Herb Strauss Theatre, Sanibel, 239-472-6862, bigarts.org
The Mills Brothers (January 14, 8 p.m.), Blues at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Thank You Myra (January 14, 8 p.m.), Grand gala honoring Philharmonic Center founder Myra Janco Daniels, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Moeller Duo (January 15, 3:30 p.m.), Classical afternoon at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
The “B” Identity I (January 16, 8 p.m.), The Jasper String Quartet and Pianist Ilja Itin play quintets from Brahms and Bartok at the Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, 239-434-8505, classicchamberconcerts.org
Sister Rolls the Dice: Late Night Catechism Las Vegas (January 16–20 , 8 p.m.), Comedy show at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
The Beat Goes On (January 17–21), The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra presents the music of the baby boomers, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Gregg Allman (January 17, 7:30 p.m.), Low country blues at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Squabbles (January 19–March 3), Comedy at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Naomi Niskala & Sally Koo (January 19, 7 p.m.), Jazz and classical music live at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
Memories of Elvis (January 19, 7:30 p.m.), Rocking birthday bash with Chris MacDonald at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Brassy, Sassy & Classy (January 19, 8 p.m.), Joan Curto performs songs of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
The Envelope, Please – A Night at the Oscars (January 20 and 21, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony plays award winning film music at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Taylor 2 (January 21, 7:30 p.m.), Modern dance at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Concert in Riverside Park (January 22, 2–4 p.m.), The Bonita Springs Concert Band plays ragtime, pop, big band, and classics in Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-405-3320, bonitaspringsconcertband.com
Broadway Heroes (January 22, 7:30 p.m.), The Gulf Coast Symphony presents songs from Broadway musicals, starring Kip Wilborn and Sal Viviano, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Larry King (January 22, 8 p.m.), TV talk show host live at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Tchaikovski (January 23, 7:30 p.m.), The Fort Myers Community Concert Association presents the St. Petersburg State Orchestra at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
The “B” Identity II (January 23, 8 p.m.), Beethoven’s Ghost Trio and Brahms’ Trio in B major, Opus 8 in a performance at the Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, 239-434-8505, classicchamberconcerts.org
Les Misérables (January 24–29), The legendary Schönberg musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel in a live performance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Joyce Yang (January 26, 8 p.m.), Classical evening with award winning pianist at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Masterworks III (January 27, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra plays Vaughan Williams, the Walton Viola Concerto, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations on the first Discovery Concert, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-418-0096, swflso.org
A Night Downtown with the Screaming Orphans (January 28, 6:30 p.m.), Concert at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Cool and Swingin’ (January 28, 8 p.m.), Jazz and comedy with Five By Design at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
The Temptations and The Four Tops (January 28, 8 p.m.), American pop classics at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Adaskin String Trio (January 29, 3:30 p.m.), Classical afternoon at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Staged Play Reading: Copenhagen (January 29, 7:30 p.m.), Community collaborations at the Herb Strauss Theatre, Sanibel, 239-472-6862, bigarts.org
A Tribute to the King (January 30, dinner at 5.30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.), Dwight Eisenhower’s Elvis tribute at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Diana Krall (January 30, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.), Jazz singer and pianist performs at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Bedroom Farce (January 31–February 25), Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy about love, sex, and infidelity live at the Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
The Bronx Wanderers (January 31 and February 1, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Live performance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Cantus (January 31, 7:30 p.m.), Nine-voice vocal men’s ensemble sings Liszt, Mozart, Schubert, and Schumann at Shell Point, Ft. Myers, 239-454-2067, shellpoint.org/concerts
Scarlett Premiere (January 31 and February 1, 8 p.m.), The Miami City Ballet performs a new dance by choreographer Liam Scarlett at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Jersey Boys (February 1–19), Award winning Rock ’n’ Roll musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Thodos Dance Chicago (February 3, 7:30 p.m.), Modern dance at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Blues Brothers Tribute (February 3, 8 p.m.), The legends’ favorite moments, music, and dance moves come to life at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
The Art of Ikki and Polly Matsumoto (February 3–24), Exhibit at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Michael Feinstein (February 4, 8 p.m.), The ambassador of the Great American Songbook at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
The “B” Identity III (February 6, 8 p.m.), The Jasper String Quartets plays quartets from Barber, Borodin, and Brahms at the Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, 239-434-8505, classicchamberconcerts.org
John Pizzarelli Quartet (February 7 and 8, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Jazz guitarist and singer live at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Carmen (February 7, 8 p.m.), The Sarasota Opera performs Bizet at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding (February 9, 6 p.m.), Interactive theatrical performance at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
Lynda Carter (February 9 and 10, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Wonder Woman live at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Il Trittico (February 9, 7 p.m.), Puccini’s collection of three, one-act operas are captured live from the Royal Opera House London and presented at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Tchaikovsky’s Sixth (February 9–11, 8 p.m.), Classical concert at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
The Exonerated (February 10–25), Live performance at the Theatre Conspiracy, Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
M-Pact (February 10, 8 p.m.), Cutting edge vocal music performance at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
The Hit Men (February 11 and 12, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Hits of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Moving Ethos Dance Company (February 11 and 12, 8 p.m.), Event at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Marilyn Maye (February 11, 8 p.m.), Popular diva signs at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
The Four Lads (February 14, dinner at 5.30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.), Golden oldies at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
An Evening in Japan (February 14, 6–9 p.m.), Japanese fare and music from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly presented by the Opera Naples at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Memphis (February 14–19), Musical performance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Tru (February 15–March 11), Funny glimpse into the psyche of Truman Capote, Florida Rep Studio Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
Larry Chance and the Earls (February 16, dinner at 5:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.), A night of Doo-Wop and hits from the 60’s at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
All that Jazz (February 16, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), The Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra and guest Charles McPherson (alto sax) perform at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Linden String Quartet (February 16, 8 p.m.), Classical evening at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Monday, Monday (February 17, dinner at 5:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.), Music of The Mamas and the Papas at Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Smokin’ Brass (February 17, cocktails 7 p.m., performance 8 p.m.), The Naples Philharmonic Brass Quintet plays Ellington and more at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Tony DeSare (February 17 and 18, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Cabaret performance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Das Barbecü (February 17–March 17, 8 p.m.), Live theatrical performance at the Herb Strauss Theatre, Sanibel, 239-472-6862, bigarts.org
The Return (February 18, lunch at 11:45 a.m., show at 1:15 p.m.), Music of the Beatles in a matinee at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Riders in the Sky (February 18, 8 p.m.), Western harmony and humor at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Concert in Riverside Park (February 19, 2–4 p.m.), The Bonita Springs Concert Band plays ragtime, pop, big band, and classics in Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-405-3320, bonitaspringsconcertband.com
Southern Comfort (February 20 and 21, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Country music at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Barbara Walters (February 20, 8 p.m.), Newswoman live at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Sibling Revelry (February 21–25), Jazz singer Ann Hampton Callaway and Broadway luminary Liz Callaway in concert at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
American Jukebox (February 22 and 23, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Movie music at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Paul Anka (February 22, 7:30 p.m.), Show biz veteran in concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Symphony on Sanibel (February 22, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra plays Schubert, Nagel, Turina, and Dvorak at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-418-0096, swflso.org
Love Letters (February 23, 7 p.m.), Theatrical performance at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
Brigadoon (February 23–March 31), Comedy at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Rigoletto (February 24, 7:30 p.m.), The Fort Myers Community Concert Association presents Verdi’s opera at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Peter Gallagher (February 24 and 25, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Storytelling and songs at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
All Star Jam (February 25, 5 p.m.–11 p.m.), Rock concert on the steps of Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers (February 26, gates open 4 p.m., concert 5 p.m.), Sunday Sunset Concert at the Amphitheater, Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Ansel Adams: America! (February 26, 7:30 p.m.), The Gulf Coast Symphony presents Dave and Chris Brubeck’s symphonic one-movement piece at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Irish Rovers (February 26, 8 p.m.), Live performance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Puttin’ on the Ritz (February 27, 6 p.m.), Steve Ross plays and sings Fred Astaire at the annual benefit, Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Swan Lake (February 27, 7:30 p.m.), The Fort Myers Community Concert Association presents Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Amazed by America (February 28, 7:30 p.m.), Patriotic musical live at Shell Point, Ft. Myers, 239-454-2067, shellpoint.org/concerts
La Cage Aux Folles (February 28 – March 4), Live musical performance at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
The Puppini Sisters (February 29 and March 1, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), Swing at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes (November 25–27), Kids show at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
Shrek The Musical (November 29–December 4), Broadway show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
It’s a Wonderful Life (November 29–December 18), A live radio play at the Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
The Best of Beethoven & Brahms (December 1–3, 8 p.m.), Classical Series Concert with guest conductor Edwin Outwater, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Becky’s New Car (December 2–17, 8 p.m. ), The Theatre Conspiracy presents Steven Dietz’s comedy at the Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Classical Concert (December 4, 7:30 p.m.), Gulf Coast Symphony performs at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-472-9705, bigarts.org
A Tribute to the Beatles (December 5 and 6, 8 p.m.), Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Beatlemania at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Opera in Cinema: Mozart’s Don Giovanni (December 7, 12 p.m.), Presented life from the opening night at Milan’s La Scala, Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-472-9705, bigarts.org
National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China (December 7, 8 p.m.), Famous flexibility at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Loretta Lynn (December 8, 8 p.m.), The First Lady of Country Music at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Classic Quartets (December 9, 8 p.m.), The Naples Philharmonic Chamber Ensembles play Haydn and Schubert at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Concert in Riverside Park (December 11, 2–4 p.m.), The Bonita Springs Concert Band plays ragtime, pop, big band and classics in Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-405-3320, bonitaspringsconcertband.com
Classical Afternoon (December 11, 3:30 p.m.), The winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition performs at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-472-9705, bigarts.org
New Christy Minstrels (December 11, 8 p.m.), Choral and Folk Music with The Kingston Trio and Livingston Taylor at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Vivaldi and Piazzolla (December 12, 8 p.m.), The Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires at the Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, 239-434-8505, classicchambercocerts.org
Million Dollar Quartet (December 20–23), Musical hit about rock icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
All that Jazz (December 28, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra performs with guest Ira Sullivan, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Blast! (December 28, 8 p.m.), Award winning brass and percussion show at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Me and My Girl (December 29–February 11), Comedy at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Regis Philbin (December 29, 8 p.m.), TV host and his wife, Joy, perform at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration (December 30, 8 p.m.), Broadway music and stars at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, thephil.org
Murder Mysteries (Wednesdays–Sundays), Comedy and crime at dinner on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
AROUND TOWN
SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays, 8 a.m.), Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2556, cityofbonitasprings.org
Burroughs Home & Gardens (Fridays, 11 a.m.), Living-history tour in one of the city’s oldest homes in downtown Fort Myers, 239-332-6125, leeculture.org
Laughter Yoga (Fridays, 8 a.m.), Lynn Hall Park, Fort Myers Beach, 239-677-7017 and 239-590-9933, laughteryoga.org
Green Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.), Everything is locally grown, caught, and cultivated, Alliance of the Arts Campus, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Sanibel Island Farmers Market (Sundays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.), Open-air market at the city hall, Sanibel, 239-47203700, ext.355, mysanibel.com
Southern Extreme Water-Ski (Sundays, 4 p.m.), Show team performance at Miromar Outlet Mall, Estero, 239-494-2774, southernextreme.com
Roadside Repair Clinic (January 5, 6–7 p.m.), How to repair a flat and other hands-on education for bikers at the Trek Bicycle Store in the Coconut Point Mall, Estero, 239-591-8735, trekbikesflorida.com
Guided Walk (January 5, 9–11 a.m.), Stroll through natural plant communities at Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
River, Roots and Ruts Half Marathon (January 8, 8 a.m.), Have you hugged a root lately? The annual event at Caloosahatchee Regional Park includes 13.1-mile half marathon, 2-person relay, and 5K fun run, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
Oxbow Kayak Clinic, (January 10, 9–11 a.m.), Guided tour teaching basic kayaking at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-533-7440, leeparks.org
Everblades vs. Chicago Express (January 11–14), Games at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
Guided Nature Walk (January 21, 9–11 a.m.), Stroll through natural plant communities at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
Cypress Creek Kayak Tour (January 24, 9–11 a.m.), Slow-paced paddling at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-533-7440, leeparks.org
Everblades vs. Greenville Road Warriors (January 25–28), Games at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
Caloosahatchee to Hickey’s Creek Kayak Trip (January 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.), Tour for experienced paddlers at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-533-7440, leeparks.org
Astronomy for Amateurs (January 27, 6:45 p.m.), Finding stars, constellations, and planets in the night sky over Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
Spring Training for Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox (February and March), Training at JetBlue Park, Fenway South for the Boston Red Sox, Hammond Baseball Park for the Minnesota Twins, Fort Myers, springtrainingonline.com
Everblades vs. Reading Royals (February 1–4), Games at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
Guided Walk (February 2, 9–11 a.m.), Stroll through natural plant communities at Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
Roadside Repair Clinic (February 2, 6–7 p.m.), How to repair a flat and other hands-on education for bikers at the Trek Bicycle Store in the Coconut Point Mall, Estero, 239-591-8735, trekbikesflorida.com
Oxbow Kayak Clinic, (February 7, 9–11 a.m.), Guided tour teaching basic kayaking at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-533-7440, leeparks.org
Cypress Creek Kayak Tour (February 14, 9–11 a.m.), Slow-paced paddling at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-533-7440, leeparks.org
Everblades vs. South Carolina Stingrays (February 15–18), Games at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
Guided Nature Walk (February 18, 9–11 a.m.), Stroll through natural plant communities at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
Caloosahatchee to Hickey’s Creek Kayak Trip (February 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.), Tour for experienced paddlers at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 239-533-7440, leeparks.org
Astronomy for Amateurs (February 24, 7 p.m.), Finding stars, constellations, and planets in the night sky over Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org
Everblades vs. Kalamazoo Wings (February 29, 7:30 p.m.), Game at the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, germainarena.com
ON VIEW
The Sanders Porcelain Collection (permanent exhibition), More than 100 pieces of 18th-century Chinese and Japanese porcelain at Edison State College, Rush Library, Fort Myers, 239-489-9220, edison.edu/library
A Salute to Italy (permanent exhibition), Antiques and paintings from the 15th- and 16th-century School of Italian Old Masters at Edison State College, Rush Library, Fort Myers, 239-489-9220, edison.edu/library
Photographic Spirit (permanent exhibition), Photography of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries at In One Instant Gallery, Fort Myers, 239-834-0995, inoneinstant.com
Burroughs Home Historical Tour (Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.), A step back in time at the Georgian Revival Mansion, Burroughs Home and Gardens, Fort Myers, 239-377-0706, burroughshome.com
Big Cypress Swamp – The Western Everglades (until January 14), Clyde Butcher’s photography is shown at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-472-9705, bigarts.org
New Year’s Weekend Art Festival (December 31 and January 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Art show around the Coconut Point Mall, Estero, 561-746-6615, artfestival.com
Laurie Klein Photography (January 1–31), Exhibit at the Arts for Act Gallery, Fort Myers, 239-337-5050 and 239-939-2553, artsforactgallery.com
Fort Myers Art Walk (January 6, 6–10 p.m., and January 7, 12–4 p.m.) and Art Walk After-Party (January 6, 10 p.m.), Local art galleries and businesses join together for a night of fun, River District, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, fortmyersartwalk.com
Salon D’Coller (January 6–23) Exhibit at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
Jud Nelson & Kevin Costello (January 6–28), Art exhibit at the Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Art in the Park (January 7), Outdoor art show at the Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, 239-262-6517, naplesart.org
Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair (January 7 and 8), Outdoor art festival along 5th Avenue South, Naples, 239-262-6517, naplesart.org
Estero Fine Art Show (January 7 and 8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Art presentation at the Miromar Outlet Mall, hotworks.org.
Beautiful Suffering: The Politics of Representing Pain in a Culture of Violence (January 9, 3 p.m.), Art Salon with Dr. Wendy Chase at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Southwest Florida Pastel Society (January 13–26), Annual exhibit of pastel paintings at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 239- 495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
Marylyn Dintenfass (January 14 – February 19), Exhibit at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Edison State College, Fort Myers, 239-489-9313, bobrauschenberggallery.com
The Color of Color and Multiples (January 19–February 27), Exhibits at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Fort Myers Music Walk (January 20, 7 p.m.), The River District rocks (and swings) all night, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, fortmyersmusicwalk.com
Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival (January 21 and 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Art and crafts show in downtown Punta Gorda, 561-746-6615, artfestival.com
The Art of Tommy Simpson (January 28–February 27), Mixed media sculptures at the Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, 239-262-6517, naplesart.org
Robert Rohan (February 1–29), Exhibit features the art of Cancer Kids at the Arts for Act Gallery, Fort Myers, 239-337-5050 and 239-939-2553, artsforactgallery.com
Fort Myers Art Walk (February 3, 6–10 p.m., and February 4, 12–4 p.m.) and Art Walk After-Party (February 3, 10 p.m.), Local art galleries and businesses join together for a night of fun, River District, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, fortmyersartwalk.com
Michelle Sales (February 3–25), Art exhibit at the Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Annual Members Exhibition (February 3–22), Best paintings, photography and sculptures at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 239- 495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
Art in the Park (February 4), Outdoor art show at the Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, 239-262-6517, naplesart.org
ArtFest Fort Myers (February 4 and 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.), Downtown Fort Myers will be filled with the arts again during this free art extravaganza; hundreds of fine artists will present their work in the River District, along with live entertainment and children’s art activities, 239-768-3602, artfestfortmyers.com
Gardens of Frank Lloyd Wright (February 7, 2 p.m.), Art salon with Derek Fell at Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, bigarts.org
Fort Myers Music Walk (February 17, 7 p.m.), The River District rocks (and swings) all night, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, fortmyersmusicwalk.com
Rotary Arts and Crafts Fair (February 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and February 19, 10 a.m. –4 p.m.), Over 100 juried artists and craftsmen present their work at the Sanibel Community house, the fair is hosted by the Rotary Club, Sanibel, sanibelartfair.com
Naples National Art Festival (February 25 and 26), The annual event in Cambier Park features over 250 artists, Naples, 239-262-6517, naplesart.org
Shell Fair & Show (February 26–March 4), 75th anniversary with many special “shellabrations” on Sanibel and Captiva; the Shell Fair and Show runs for a whole week around the Sanibel Community House, 239-472-2155, sanibelcommunityhouse.net
Events are subject to change without notice. Always check ahead.
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