1. FRIDAY: ‘An Evening with Jim Lauderdale’ at Arts Bonita
A two-time Grammy Award-winning Americana and country singer-songwriter, Jim Lauderdale bridges country, bluegrass, folk and roots music. Known as one of Americana’s most steadfast champions, he has released dozens of albums and built a career defined by sharp songwriting, classic country craftsmanship, and collaborations across generations of American music.
His songs have been recorded by George Strait, Patty Loveless, The Chicks, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Elvis Costello, and many others.
At 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14at the Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. For tickets and information, artsbonita.org.
2. THIS WEEKEND: Rene Vaca at Off the Hook
The comedian performs Aug. 13-15 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $29 general admission, plus a fee.
At 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14; and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, August 15.
More at offthehookcomedy.com.
3. SATURDAY: Stage 2 Improv on Marco
The Marco Island Center for the Arts is bringing spontaneous comedy, audience interaction and nonstop laughter to the stage this summer with the return of Stage 2 Improv at Arts Center Theatre.
The next performance will take place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center, next to the Marco Brewery.
Inspired by the hit television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Stage 2 Improv delivers a completely unscripted and unrehearsed comedy experience where audience suggestions inspire every game, scene, and song. No two performances are ever the same, making each show a one-of-a-kind evening of entertainment.
Tickets are $20 per person and on sale now. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Arts Center Theatre box office at 239-784-1186 or by visiting marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre.
This article originally appeared on Marco Eagle: 3 To Do: Jim Lauderdale, Stage 2 Improv and Rene Vaca perform
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