It’s July and the month kicks off with celebrations marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
There’s plenty to do in Southwest Florida in July including concerts, plays, comedy and more.
What else is happening? Check out our monthly calendar and feel free to email dosborn@usatodayco.com if you’d like to add an event. Just submit it in the format shown in these events.
GENERAL EVENTS
America’s 250 Block Party: This free event will include a new Paradise Coast Sports Complex Treasure Hunt and more family fun from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, July 3. Stick around after the event for a World Cup watch party at 3 p.m. and an FC Naples soccer league match against Portland Heart of Pine at 7:30 p.m. 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. playparadisecoast.com.
America 250 Celebration: 4th of July Parade is 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, with a new route. Parade begins at the intersection of Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South. Parade participants will walk east on Fifth and turn south (right) onto Eighth Street South, ending in front of City Hall. The City of Naples is asking people to not sit along Third Street South, as that’s where staging takes place.
For a complete list of July Fourth events, visit naplesnews.com.
Evening on Fifth: Enjoy live music, fun dining destinations, extended shopping hours and more from 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 9. Fifth Ave. S., Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com.
Films Al Fresco: Enjoy an outdoor movie at Mercato’s Piazza on the third Tuesday of every month. This month’s movie at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, is “Moana 2.” Free admission. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. 9110 Strada Place, Naples. experiencemercato.com
ART EXHIBITIONS
New Ways of Seeing: American Modernism from a Private Collection: See how artists utilized painting, drawing and printmaking in a way that broke away from traditional realism and shifted into a modern style. Now through July 12 at Naples Art Institute, 585 Park Street, Naples. Admission is $15 for non-members and free for anyone younger than 18. naplesart.org.
Historias del aire y del suelo (Stories of Air and Soil): See Trópico-Sub-Trópico (Tropical-Suptropical) and Bromelias en serio (Seriously Bromeliads), two bodies of work by Puerto Rican artist Pseudomero. On display July 11-Oct. 25 in Kapnick Hall at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Free with Garden admission. naplesgarden.org.
Art After Hours at The Baker Museum: On the last Wednesday of each month, guests can enjoy free admission to all museum exhibitions from 6-9 p.m. There will also be live music by local musicians and concessions at Heidi’s Place. July 29 at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. artisnaples.org or (239) 597-1900.
LIVE MUSIC
Naples Jazzmasters: The Naples Jazz Society will have free concerts at Norris Community Center from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and Saturday, July 25. 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. thenaplesjazzsociety.com.
PLAYS
Les Miserables: See the musical centered around Jean Valjean, a resilient man during the time of the French Revolution. June 24-July 26. Tickets start at $57.50. Kizzie Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-7990 or naplesplayers.org.
STANDUP COMEDY
Mario Ramil: The comedian performs July 3 and 4 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $29 general admission, plus a fee. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Michael Blackson: The comedian performs July 10 and 11 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $39 general admission, plus a fee. 7 and 9 p.m. both nights. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Dov Davidoff: The comedian performs July 16-18 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
T.J. Miller: The comedian performs July 23-26 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25 and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
ONGOING, KARAOKE, TRIVIA, MORE
Jebry’s Jazz Jam: 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples. (239) 431-7004 or dogtoothnaples.com.
Karaoke: 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Sneaky Pete’s, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW, No. 120, Bonita Springs. (239) 498-8887 or sneakypetesbonita.com.
Trivia: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Naples Flatbread of Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road suite 520, Estero. naplesflatbread.com
Special Experiences at the Wonder Gardens: Wild Wonders Animal Encounters and guided tours are available for an additional fee at 11:30 a.m. various days. Weekly Habitat Chats are free with paid admission every Thursday at 1 p.m. Topics vary. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. wondergardens.org.
FARMERS MARKETS
Third Street South Farmers Market: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Neapolitan parking lot between Third Street South and Gordon Drive. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee, more. Music, dog treats. thirdstreetsouth.com.
Immokalee State Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily year-round at 424 New Market Road E., Immokalee. For more, call (239) 658-3505 or visit fdacs.gov.
Inyoni Organic Farm: This 6-acre all-organic farm offers online ordering with Saturday pickup on the farm. Learn more at facebook.com/inyoniorganicfarm.
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays at 3370 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Find it on Facebook for more.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Mahjong at Lola 41: Kicking off Wednesday, July 29, from 4 to 6 p.m., guests will join the growing Southwest Florida Mahjong community at Lola 41 Naples, on the patio, 560 Ninth St. S., for a social afternoon with a beginner lesson and open play for all levels. No experience needed; beginners are guided through the game, and seasoned players are free to play at open tables. A ticket includes a mahjong lesson and guided instruction, open play with support throughout, and a relaxed, social patio atmosphere. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Additional events are Aug. 19, Sept. 30, and Oct. 21. Tickets at Eventbrite
Karaoke Night – On Thursday, July 16: 5 to 7 p.m., Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. Sing your heart out, cheer on friends and enjoy music together. No experience is required. This program is free to BSCN members; $5 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
For the Love of Music – On Tuesday, July 28: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Baker Senior Center Naples (BSCN), 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. Join Marisa Luizzi and Paula Matta for a concert experience that blends live entertainment and music therapy, featuring familiar songs, uplifting music and meaningful moments shared through music. This program is free to BSCN members; $5 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
Christmas in July – On Thursday, July 30: 4 to 6 p.m. at Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. Have yourself a merry little July and take part in the festivities! Dress in your favorite holiday look or compete in the ugly Christmas T-shirt contest. Cool down at the frozen hot chocolate bar and enjoy music and time with friends. $10 for BSCN members and $20 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: July things to do in Naples, from parades to plays
Reporting by Dave Osborn and Hannah Holmes, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Naples Daily News
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