Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita: Clyde Butcher exhibit, corn maze

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

5. Chris Franjola performs standup at Off The Hook

Comedian Chris Franjola ― who was a regular on "Chelsea Lately" for eight years and is a successful podcaster ― brings his standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6; at 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

4. Enjoy a-maze-ing fun at Farmer Mike's

Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs second graders walk through a corn maze at Farmer Mike's U-Pick.
Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs second graders walk through a corn maze at Farmer Mike's U-Pick.

Farmer Mike's begins its seventh annual fest, including a haunted corn maze with zombie paintball, a family-friendly corn maze, vendors, a pumpkin patch and more. Every Friday through Sunday, through Nov. 5. The haunted corn maze takes place Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 6-28. Tickets are available online only and are available in 30-minute slots. Prices vary. Farmer Mike’s U Pick, 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs. 239-498-4576 or farmermikesupick.com

3. NoCal country singer comes to Estero

Jon Pardi at Nissan Stadium in Nashville this past June.
Jon Pardi at Nissan Stadium in Nashville this past June.

Northern California native Jon Pardi brings his country sound to Southwest Florida at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Remaining tickets start at $69, parking $30 plus fees. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com

2. Dancers perform at Artis―Naples on Friday

Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler is Oct. 6, 2023, at Artis―Naples.
Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler is Oct. 6, 2023, at Artis―Naples.

The 13th annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler features some of Florida’s most dynamic and diverse companies and choreographers on one stage. The program will include a special performance of Robert Battle’s Rush Hour from the New World Dance Ensemble. Other companies on stage will include the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Ballet, Dance NOW! Miami, Zest Collective and more. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Artis―Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. From $29. artisnaples.org or (239) 597-1900

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1. Clyde Butcher exhibit opens in Bonita Springs

Clyde Butcher smiles as he takes part in an interview during the opening of his "Clyde Butcher, Visions of Dali's Spain" exhibit, at the Salvador Dali Museum Friday, June 15, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The new exhibit features photographs of the places in Spain where Dali lived, shot by Butcher, a photographer renowned for his pictures of the Florida Everglades. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

"AMERICA’S EVERGLADES: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher" celebrates the work of the nature photographer, showcasing his famous photos of Florida’s Everglades at both Arts Bonita locations. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Visual Arts Center. The exhibit continues through Dec. 29. Free. Arts Bonita Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Road, and Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

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

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