Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita: Concerts, comedy, Memorial Day event

Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
Updated ·2 min read

It's Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. How can you enjoy the three-day holiday? We have some ideas in this week's Top 5.

What else is happening? Go to our events calendar. There's plenty of things to do, including farmers markets and more.

And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly Top 5, please email it to dosborn@gannett.com. Write up something short in the format you see in this week's Top 5 and, if possible, please send a photo as well.

5. Attend Memorial Day service Monday in Bonita Springs

The Marine Corps League honor guard ceremonially folds a U.S. flag. Bonita Springs commemorated Memorial Day on Monday morning, May 27, 2019, with a ceremony at Riverside Park attended by hundreds.
The Marine Corps League honor guard ceremonially folds a U.S. flag. Bonita Springs commemorated Memorial Day on Monday morning, May 27, 2019, with a ceremony at Riverside Park attended by hundreds.

A public Memorial Day service will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The City of Bonita Springs Veterans Advisory Committee is hosting retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder Jr. at 9 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. The service begins at 9 a.m. and will include traditional commemorations. Old 41 Road will have a closure between Wilson and Ragsdale streets from 8-11 a.m. Contact City Hall at (239) 949-6262 for more.

4. Funny man Justin Silva performs standup at Off The Hook

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Comedian Justin Silva performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 24; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25; and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.

3. Listen to Live at the Cove concert

The Brad Allison Band performs Live at the Cove from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Paradise Coast Sports Complex at The Cove Beer & Wine Bar, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. playparadisecoast.com.

2. Laugh at Arts Bonita with 'A Cracker at the Ritz'

Compton & Bennett’s social satire “A Cracker at The Ritz” is at Arts Bonita.
Compton & Bennett’s social satire “A Cracker at The Ritz” is at Arts Bonita.

Satirical duo Compton & Bennett return with their popular musical poking fun at Southwest Florida. They perform twice a month at Arts Bonita. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. $35-$45. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

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1. Enjoy "Patriotic Pops" concerts at Artis―Naples

Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus perform "Patriotic Pops," everything from Sousa marches to grand Gershwin music, at 8 p.m. May 23-24 at Artis―Naples.
Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus perform "Patriotic Pops," everything from Sousa marches to grand Gershwin music, at 8 p.m. May 23-24 at Artis―Naples.

Enjoy some "Patriotic Pops" this weekend. The Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus perform everything from Sousa marches to grand Gershwin music at 8 p.m. May 23-24 at Artis―Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Tickets from $29. artisnaples.org

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

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