1. THIS WEEKEND: Rocky & The Rollers at Arts Bonita
Rocky and the Rollers bring the spirit of classic American rock and roll back to the stage with a fast-paced show filled with the hits, harmonies, and rhythms of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s.
Led by drummer and frontman Gerry “Rocky” Seader, the band delivers early rock and doo-wop with the energy and style that made this music a lasting force in American culture.
At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Tickets from $40 to $50.
More at artsbonita.org.
2. SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Fort Myers Blueberry Fest
Celebrate the delicious blueberry with this second-annual festival from Buckler Shows.
Expect fresh blueberries and food, arts, crafts, a cirque show, live music, a hula-hoop contest, monster-truck rides, free bounce houses, kids games, ax throwing, a free petting farm and lots more.
From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3. Cost: $7 (free age ages 2 and younger). Mike Greenwell Regional Park (formerly known as the Lee County Civic Center Complex), 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers.
Information: ftmyersfest.com.
3. SATURDAY: Purrs & Paddles in East Naples
For the Love of Cats invites the public to “Stay and Play in May” at the Purrs & Paddles Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 2, at the National Pickleball Center at East Naples Community Park.
The tournament is open to players of all levels. Spectators are also encouraged to attend.
Players and visitors will enjoy a Kitten Meet and Greet, featuring a dedicated, supervised space where you can spend time with some of the adoptable kittens.
With a $100 donation, supporters can submit a photo of their cat to join the Whisker Warriors There’s also “Serve Looks: Best Dressed on the Court,” a competition inviting players to showcase fun and creative pickleball attire.
Cat-themed looks are welcome and prizes will be awarded for standout style. Registration and photo submissions are now open.
For more information, visit Purrsandpaddles.givesmart.com.
This article originally appeared on Marco Eagle: 3 To Do: Rocky & The Rollers at Arts Bonita; Purrs & Paddles in East Naples
Reporting by Marco Eagle / Marco Eagle
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
