In The 239 calendar of events
PLAN FOR FATHER'S DAY
Visit a museum: Collier County has a rich history, and there's five museums to learn about it — Collier Museum at Government Center (Naples), Museum of the Everglades, Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, Naples Depot Museum, and Marco Island Historical Museum. Visit colliermuseums.com to learn more.
Revs Institute: Treat dad on Father's Day to something he'll sure to like. Visit the Revs Institute may not look like much on the outside, a gray-looking concrete bunker, but it's the inside that counts. Among the top auto museums in the U.S. (and possibly the world). Take a break from the summer heat and walk back in time. Reservations required. revsinstitute.org or 239-687-7387
Father's Day Car Show: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Miromar Outlets bring dad and enjoy display of custom and exotic cars presented by the Cool Cruisers of SWFL. Near Playland. The outlets are at exit 123, off Interstate 75 on Miromar Outlets Boulevard in Estero, between Naples and Fort Myers. miromaroutlets.com
COMEDIANS AT OFF THE HOOK
Jim Breuer: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 9; and 6 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. The June 9 and June 10 shows are sold out. $40 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Sammy Obeid: The comedian performs standup at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Paul Farahvar: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
DeRay Davis: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Luis Diaz: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Ginger Billy: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22; 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, June 23; and 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $35 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Soo Ra: The comedian performs standup at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Al Wilkerson: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
Jeff Dye: The comedian performs standup at 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, June 30; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901
CONCERTS, INCLUDING GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE
Festival of Great Organ Music ― All the Stops: Some of the best organists in Southwest Florida perform Bach, Mendelssohn and more at the 28th annual concert. Organized by Artis―Naples and the American Guild of Organists. Full program to be announced. 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11. $20. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org
Grateful Dead tribute band: The Miami-based Unlimited Devotion performs throughout Florida. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $20-$30. South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. 331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com
Scott Stapp: The former Creed frontman returns to Southwest Florida. His solo hits include “Survivor,” “Purpose For Pain” and “The Great Divide.” His hits with Creed include “Higher,” “My Sacrifice” and “With Arms Wide Open.” 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $59 and $89. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com
ENJOY OUTDOORS AT CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY
Guided tours at Aububon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: There’s many ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer. The Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Road, Naples, is open daily at 8 a.m. with the last admission at 3 p.m. Cost is $17 for adults, $6 for kids 6-14, and free for kids 5 and younger and for Corkscrew members. Online tickets are available at corkscrew.audubon.org/visit. For a complete list, visit corkscrew.audubon.org/programs/events or call 239-348-9151:
Guided Forest Bathing Meditation: 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 7, Aug. 4, connect with nature and listen, look, and breathe the beauty of the world’s largest virgin bald cypress forest. This is a guided sensory experience. Free with Sanctuary admission, suggested $5 donation for instructor.
Family Discount Day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, June 9, celebrate start of summer at the Swamp. Kids receive free admission 14 and younger), adult admission $10 for the day.
Summer Solstice Evening: 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, celebrate Summer Solstice by watching the sunset from the boardwalk on the year’s longest day. Explore boardwalk until 8:30 (sunset is 8:21 p.m.). It’s $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14.
Early Birding Walk: 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, July 11, Aug. 22, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, experience sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with a naturalist guiding guests on boardwalk. Learn tips on identification, about the birds' habits and importance of the native upland and freshwater wetland plants and habitats that occur at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Cost $30 per person (nonmembers).
Members-Only Early Admission Days: 7-8 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 17 and 24, members can enjoy Sanctuary early. Admission included with membership.
Corkscrew Butterfly Identification Workshop and Walk: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, learn about local butterflies and their host plants and how to identify commonly seen species. Workshop includes visit to pollinator garden and different habitats to practice identification skills. Free (Sanctuary admission required).
Sunset Stroll: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 28, naturalist-guided boardwalk tour leads you into the swamp as the day draws to a close. Watch the sun set from the Observation Tower, and as twilight approaches, listen to the changes in sounds as the day becomes night. $40
KARAOKE, MORE MUSIC, TRIVIA AND MORE
Open Jam: 7-10 p.m. every Monday at Z's Music Kitchen, 12655 Tamiami Trail E., Naples. Enjoy music and food. More at 239-304-9552 or zsmusickitchen.com.
Jebry's Jazz and Blues Jam Session: 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples. 239-431-7004.
Karaoke: 10:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Sneaky Pete's, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW, No. 120, Bonita Springs. 239-498-8887. sneakypetesbonita.com
Karaoke: 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Z's Music Kitchen, 12655 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Visit Z's Music Kittchen on Facebook.
Trivia: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at South Street City Oven and Grill at Goodlette Corners, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 4, Naples.
Trivia: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples.
FRIDA KAHLO AMONG ART, PHOTO EXHIBITS
Frida Kahlo exhibit: The newest exhibit at Naples Art, 585 Park St., Naples. "Miradas de Mujeres: Isabelle de Borchgrave and the World of Frida Kahlo" honors a conversation between two women who have never met: Borchgrave, a Belgian artist and sculptor known for her colorful paintings and intricately painted paper sculptures, and Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her many portraits. Both artists shared a love of fabric, patterns and colors. The exhibit offers De Borchgrave's view of Kahlo's world constructed entirely of paper. Tickets cost $20 and must be purchased in advance. Members receive a discount. naplesart.org
Frida and Her Garden: Exhibit that runs through Sept. 10 explores the influence of home and nature to Frida Kahlo's work. The exhibit at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, re-created portions of La Casa Azul (the Blue House), Kahlo's residence in Mexico City’s Coyoacán borough, and the expansive garden surrounding it. Exhibition is hosted in partnership with Museo Frida Kahlo. Exhibit is included with Garden admission. naplesgarden.org
Three Degrees of Separation: Artistic Connections in the Permanent Collection: New exhibit runs through fall 2023 on first floor of The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Exhibition unites range of works from the museum’s permanent collection in a new interpretation to tell the story of artistic connections in the Americas between 1907 and 1968. Divided into five sections, each explores aspects of Modern art. bakermuseum.org
Batik/rozome or shibori dyeing of silk scarfs or paintings: Classes at Inspirations Gallery, 5450B Shirley Street, Naples. All levels welcome. $150 plus $50 supplies for four afternoons. Call or email for days: 603-686-2187 or leighherndon@comcast.net.
FARMERS MARKETS
Third Street South Farmers Market: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in parking lot behind Tommy Bahamas. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee, more. Music, dog treats. From April through October, market will leave Third Street South and set up in parking lot behind Tommy Bahamas
St. Paul’s Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 3901 Davis Blvd., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Naples. Gift shop and unique boutique.
Sunday Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday. Koreshan State Park, 800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Local produce, honey, fresh guacamole and salsas, sea glass, jewelry, street food, arts and crafts, tie-dye and more. Free with paid park admission — $5 for up to 8 in vehicle, $4 for single occupancy vehicle, $2 for bikes and pedestrians. Information at floridastateparks.org.
Farmer Mike's U-Pick: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays year-round at 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs, with an onsite market and cafe, as well as U-pick produce and flowers. Call 239-498-4576 or click farmermikesupick.com for more.
Golden Gate Community Farmers Market: Open year-round, Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Golden Gate; Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at 11725 Collier Blvd., Golden Gate. Visit farmermarket2.com for more.
Immokalee State Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily year-round at 424 New Market Road E., Immokalee. For more, call 239-658-3505 or visit fdacs.gov.
Inyoni Organic Farm: This 6-acre all-organic farm offers online ordering with Saturday pickup on the farm. Learn more at facebook.com/inyoniorganicfarm.
Estero Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets: Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays near Corkscrew Road entrance; 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Find it on Facebook for more.
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at 3370 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Find it on Facebook for more.
Ave Maria Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through April in the Town Center. avemaria.com
PALM COTTAGE TOURS IN NAPLES
Palm Cottage: The oldest house in Naples is reopening. Self-guided tours resumed in early April, with docents on hand to answer questions. No RSVP needed. A seven-month project helped restore the 1895 building after Hurricane Ian roared through Southwest Florida on Sept 28. More at NaplesHistoricalSociety.org or 239-261-8164.
Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriter and on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.
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