Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita Springs: Jerry Garcia tribute, art show

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
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Take a look: What's happening in August? Here's our events calendar.

5. Enjoy all that Jazz(Masters) concert

The Naples JazzmastersDixieland Band performs weekly summer concerts every 1-3 p.m. Saturday in the Norris Center, Eighth Avenue South and Eighth Street South, Naples. Free but donations are requested and appreciated. Concerts are at the same time and place every Saturday through Sept. 30 except Sept. 9 and Sept. 16. naplesjazzsociety.com

4. Celebrate Jerry Garcia at Founders Square

New Jersey native guitarist John Zias started the first Grateful Dead cover band, Cavalry, in 1969, and he now plays in the Florida-based Dead tribute Unlimited Devotion.
New Jersey native guitarist John Zias started the first Grateful Dead cover band, Cavalry, in 1969, and he now plays in the Florida-based Dead tribute Unlimited Devotion.

The Florida-based Grateful Dead tribute band Unlimited Devotion performs 8-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. Tickets $20 ($23.18 after fees). 239-331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com.

3. See 'The City of Lost Children'

"The City of Lost Children" is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film shown at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. The 1995 French film is set in a twisted and dystopian world, where an evil scientist named kidnaps children to steal their dreams, as he is unable to dream himself. $8 general admission. artcenterbonita.org

2. 'Deadpool,' 'Office Christmas Party' actor at comedy club

Comedian and actor T.J. Miller ― who's co-starred in films including both "Deadpool" movies, "Office Christmas Party" and "Ready Player One" ― performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

1. Celebrate local artists at Rookery Bay

Local artist Kelley Faulk's "The Beauty of Life Within" is on display at the “2023 Summer Exhibition” at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road in Naples, from Aug. 1-Oct. 27. Selected works are from 30 artists who depict Florida nature in a wide variety of media.
Local artist Kelley Faulk's "The Beauty of Life Within" is on display at the “2023 Summer Exhibition” at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road in Naples, from Aug. 1-Oct. 27. Selected works are from 30 artists who depict Florida nature in a wide variety of media.

Friends of Rookery Bay and United Arts Collier will present their “2023 Summer Exhibition” at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road in Naples, from Aug. 1-Oct. 27. Selected works are from 30 artists who depict Florida nature in a wide variety of media. Show kicks off with opening reception from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Admission to reception is free and includes wine and light refreshments, but reservations are required at rookerybay.org/events.

ALSO THIS WEEKEND

It's Free Saturday at the Naples Zoo for Collier County residents. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Enter any time, all day long, up until 3:30 p.m. with no coupon required. Proof of residency required for all adults. Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. State-issued photo ID with Collier address, like driver's license. If you have an out-of-area photo ID, but own property in Collier, bring a utility or tax bill for a property in Collier County with a matching name photo ID. napleszoo.org

EVENTS NEXT WEEK

"Evening on Fifth": Enjoy night of live music, food and fun."Evening On Fifth" is along Fifth Avenue South from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Also enjoy shopping and dancing in downtown Naples. For more call 239-692-8436 or visit FifthAvenueSouth.com.

Miami comedian Brittany Brave makes her Naples debut when she performs standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter and on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.

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