September Events in Naples & Bonita: Concerts, Comedy, and More

The Ocean Decade Exhibition: Digital ocean art created by artists around the world is on display through Oct. 31 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. The exhibition seeks to emphasize the importance of conservation efforts, highlighting the United Nations Ocean Decade initiative and the Seven Principles of Ocean Literacy. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 adult admission and $5 admission for children ages 4-10.

25 years of the Naples Art Institute collection: A special exhibit honoring the 25th birthday of the institute’s permanent collection will be open Aug. 31 through Oct. 27 at 585 Park Street, Naples.

Wellness Fest: Check out local vendors, live painting artists and more at Food & Thought, 27941 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples, from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 8. Free sunset yoga will take place at 7 p.m. Yoga participants will receive a 20% discount in the market and restaurant.

Evening on Fifth: Enjoy live music, fun dining destinations, extended shopping hours and more from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 12, at Fifth Ave. S., Naples.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: Florida residents can enjoy half-price admissions for the entire month of September. Proof of residency must be provided. In celebration of Latino Conservation Week, admission is free on Friday, Sept. 21. 375 Sanctuary Road W., Naples.

Feast of San Januarius: Join the Naples Italian American Foundation in this celebration of Saint Januarius, Patron Saint of Naples. This outdoor festival at 7035 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, will include Italian food, Italian music, artists, vendors, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 21-22. RSVP through niafoundation.org.

Completely Unchained: This Van Halen tribute band is set to perform at South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square from 8-9:30 Friday, Sept. 13, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. Tickets available for $25.

Candlelight Concerts: A classical string quartet plays “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “The Scientist” and other Coldplay rock hits ― all on a romantic stage covered in flickering candles. Two shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. $39-$44. Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples.

Banda MS: The popular Mexican banda act returns to Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. $61-$350. Parking on site is $30, plus taxes and fees (no cash). Free parking next door at Miromar Outlets.

Sugarhill Gang: New Jersey rap icons are best known for the sprawling, influential song “Rapper’s Delight.” Rolling Stone magazine ranked it as No. 2 on its 2017 list of the “100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. $60-$66. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs.

Sudamerica Latin Groove — World Music Celebration Vol.1: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs.

Ultimate Elton John Tribute Band: 6 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14-15, at Z’s Music Kitchen, 12655 Tamiami Trail E., Naples.

Live music at Miromar Outlets: Enjoy musicians playing on the plaza, between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread and in the Restaurant Piazza. Bring lawn chairs. 4-7 p.m. every Friday.

Live at the Cove: Live music from 5-8 p.m. Saturdays in Paradise Coast Sports Complex at The Cove Beer & Wine Bar, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples.

Ryan O’Flanagan: The comedian, recognized for his roles in “American Vandal,” “Abbott Elementary” and “New Girl,” performs standup at 7 p.m. Sept. 10. Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee.

Adam Ferrara: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20; 6 and 8 p.m. Sept. 21; and 6 p.m. Sept. 22. Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee.

Lucas Zelnick: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27; and 6 and 8 p.m. Sept. 28. Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee.

Joey Bragg: The comedian performs standup at 6 and 8 p.m. Sept. 29. Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $20 general admission, plus a fee.

Jebry’s Jazz and Blues Jam Session: 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples.

Karaoke: 6:30-9:30 Sundays, 7-10 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Sneaky Pete’s, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW, No. 120, Bonita Springs.

Trivia: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at South Street City Oven and Grill at Goodlette Corners, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 4, Naples.

Trivia: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples.

Trivia: 7 p.m. Mondays at Naples Flatbread of Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road suite 520, Estero.

Special Experiences at the Wonder Gardens: Wild Wonders Animal Encounters and guided tours are available for an additional fee at various days and times. Weekly Habitat Chats are free with paid admission every Thursday at 1 p.m. Topics vary. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs.

Woof Walk: Dogs visit from ARC (Animal Rescue Center) on the last Wednesday of every month. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lee County Sheriff’s Outreach Center, suite 190. Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero.

Third Street South Farmers Market: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee, more. Music, dog treats.

Immokalee State Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily year-round at 424 New Market Road E., Immokalee.

Friends of Koreshan Sunday Market: Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays at Three Oaks Town Center, 18731 Three Oaks Parkway, south Lee County.

Inyoni Organic Farm: This 6-acre all-organic farm offers online ordering with Saturday pickup on the farm.

Estero Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets: Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays near Corkscrew Road entrance; 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero.

Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at 3370 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples.

Source: Naples Daily News