5. Have a good time with the Jersey girl who makes you laugh, Miele, Liz
Get ready to laugh your heart out because comedian Liz Miele is attending the Off The Hook Comedy Club on July 8th at 6:30 pm. With two shows at 6 and 8 p.m. the day before, it’s clear that her comedy is in high demand. Her unique and relatable sense of humor has been featured on numerous shows, including Comedy Central and Hulu. Take advantage of the chance to experience her witty and hilarious jokes and interact with her during her meet and greet after the show. Standard admission will apply, but the $25 fee is worth it to witness a comedian rising in the comedy world. Call 239-389-6901 or visit offthehookcomedy.com for more information and tickets. Trust us; you won’t want to miss this unforgettable night of laughter.
4. Pop rock bands from the Midwest play in Immokalee
The Plain White T’s are a band from Lombard, Illinois; their 2006 smash single “Hey There Delilah” was nominated for two Grammys and helped launch their career. Please meet them at 7 o’clock tonight: Friday, July 7th. We have two price levels, $39 and $69. Immokalee, Florida: Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 South First Street. Visit moreinparadise.com or call (239) 658-1313 for details.
3. African photographs and artwork in Bonita
In “Through My Lens: A Journey of African Art and Vision,” photographer Jacke McCurdy shows a body of work that reflects her intense love for Africa, which she has visited seven times. The opening reception is tonight from 6-8 o’clock. Friday, July 7th. Lasts till the 12th of August. Bonita Springs Center for the Visual Arts is at 26100 Old 41 Road and may be contacted at (941) 495-8989 or via their website, artcenterbonita.org.
2. Indoor concert in Naples, for free
From 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday during the summer, the Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band puts on a free concert. The Norris Center on Eighth Avenue South and Eighth Street South in Naples will host a festival on Saturday, July 8. It costs nothing. However, donations are gladly accepted. Except for July 22 and September 9 and 16, concerts will be held at the same time and location each Saturday until September 30. naplesjazzsociety.com
1. New Naples Art exhibit opens
On view from July 8 through October 15, the Naples Invitational can be seen at Naples Art (585 Park St., Naples). “this exhibit will feature an intergenerational and interdisciplinary group of approximately 40 artists, whose dynamic works reflect the complexities and opportunities of the American experience today,” the website for Naples Art reads. Naples Art Institute members, students, and children under 18 get in free, as can Collier County residents who can show proof of residency (a driver’s license). Everyone else must pay $10. naplesart.org
This weekend, there are even more options.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Guided Meditation in the Forest. The Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on Friday, July 7th. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh air of the world’s largest remaining tract of virgin bald cypress forest. This is a sensory journey with expert direction. The instructor’s fee is $5, but it’s free with the Sanctuary entrance. Go to Naples, FL, at the Blair Audubon Center on 375 Sanctuary Road. Adult tickets are $17, children ages 6-14 are $6, and children ages five and under and Corkscrew members get in free. Visit corkscrew.audubon.org/visit to purchase tickets in advance online. To find out more, call 239-348-9151 or visit corkscrew.aububon.org/events.
