Season continues with plenty to do in Southwest Florida in March including St. Patrick’s Day fun, 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
Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party: Disney on Ice skates into Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, at various times from March 6-9. Tickets start at $30 with $20 arena parking. hertzarena.com.
Evening on Fifth: Enjoy live music, fun dining destinations, extended shopping hours and more from 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 12, along Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com.
Brews for the Birds: Going Green: Enjoy tastings from an array of local beers, wine, seltzers and some non-alcoholic beverages while surrounded by live entertainment, art vendors and a chance to stroll the Wonder Gardens. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Bonita Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. General admission tickets start at $65 for non-members and $60 for members. Designated driver tickets start at $45 for non-members and $40 for members. All guests must be at least 21 years old with IDs presented for entry.
Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade: It was on, then off, and now it’s back on again. The annual parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, beginning near St. Ann’s Church, then turns north onto Third Street South, heads east onto Fifth Avenue South and finishes near city hall on Eighth Street South.
Shamrocks & Spumoni: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as CGO Music International presents Shamrocks and Spumoni, a unique musical blend of the Luck of the Irish and the Romance of Italy. The show that begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15, includes great Italian art songs flanked by Irish Pub style singalong and the music of Riverdance. Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave S. Tickets $50 (VIP) and $40, available at eventbrite.com. More at (239) 213-3049.
Comedy show: Retired New York City firefighters are holding a comedy show to raise money for their FDNY fire truck. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, should last about 90 minutes and is at the VFW hall at 800 Neffs Way, near the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Collier Boulevard. Tickets cost $40 each and include one free drink. Contact Bill Dennis at (631) 764-3757.
Movies in Paradise: For this month’s movie on the outdoor big screen, head to Paradise Coast Sports Complex to see “Lilo & Stitch” from 7-9 p.m. March 19. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and blankets as seating. Great Lawn, 3940 City Gate Blvd North, Naples. playparadisecoast.com.
PSP Support Group Awareness and Memorial Walk: Enjoy lunch, live entertainment, a commemorative t-shirt, an optional mile-long walk and more in support of progressive supranuclear palsy awareness. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 28, at Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island. Pre-event registration is $25 for adults and $10 for students. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 to support the cause. Register or donate through give.curepsp.org.
Meet the Authors: Naples Italian American Foundation hosts event, as five local authors share their stories 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at 7035 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. Free admission, light refreshments served. (239) 597-5210 or niafoundation.org
Florida Everblades: Southwest Florida’s local hockey team is back for another season at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. Visit hertzarena.com for tickets and availability.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience: See the works of these two world class artists brought to life through full immersion into their masterpieces. The experience includes hands-on and multisensory elements, making it engaging to audiences of all ages. Now through March 29 at Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero. Tickets start at $33 and are available through beyondexhibitions.com.
Joan Miró: Fire in the Soul: This collection of Miró’s pieces ranges from graphic to vibrant and dreamlike. Admire his symbolic imagery and spiritual undertones now through April 4 at Naples Art Institute, 585 Park Street, Naples. Admission is $15 for non-members and is free for those under the age of 18. naplesart.org.
Naples Downtown Art Fair: Explore more than 200 vendors at this annual event at Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., downtown Naples. Free admission with donations welcome, March 21 and 22. (239) 262-6517 or naplesart.org.
Art After Hours at The Baker Museum: On the third 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. March 25 at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. artisnaples.org or (239) 597-1900.
LIVE MUSIC
POSTPONED ― Barry Manilow: The Last Estero Concerts: The singer’s farewell tour included two nights at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. But because of health reasons, Manilow’s concerts have been postponed. hertzarena.com
Third Day: The band’s 30th Anniversary Tour with special guest Zach Williams will be at Hertz Arena at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20. Tickets start at $21 and arena parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Don McLean: Singer and songwriter best known for his 1971 hit “American Pie” performs at 8 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, 506 S. First, Immokalee. Tickets from $72 and available at ticketmaster.com. More at casino.hardrock.com.
Live at the Cove: Live music from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 21, in Paradise Coast Sports Complex. The Cove Beer & Wine Bar, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. playparadisecoast.com
Chamber music in Koreshan Art Hall: Siblings Tamila and Askar Salimdjanov, an internationally recognized piano-violin duo, will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 22, in the Koreshan State Park Art Hall, 3800 Corkscrew Road. Tickets are $35 at https://cameratanaples.org/koreshan-salon-march-22/
Parker McCollum: The singer’s 2026 Tour with special guests Max McNown and Laci Kaye Booth will be at Hertz Arena at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Tickets start at $36 and arena parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Marco Island Historical Society: It presents concert this season with tickets on sale now. Performances are at the Rose History Auditorium on the Marco Island Historical Museum campus at 180 S. Heathwood Drive. Tickets are $55 per person. Curtain is at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets visit themihs.org or call (239) 389-6447 for more information. Upcoming shows:
NEXT MONTH
Bonita Springs Concert Band: Enjoy free indoor concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at First Presbyterian Church on Bonita Beach Road.The concert will feature guest vocalist Heather Ivey. The concert is free and open to the public.
PLAYS
“The Importance of Being Ernest”: This Oscar Wilde comedy based in Victorian England is taking the stage courtesy of Gulfshore Playhouse. Showing March 1-April 4 at Moran Mainstage, Baker Theatre and Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. Tickets start at $39. gulfshoreplayhouse.org
“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story”: Watch this rock-n-roll icon’s rise to fame on stage. Showing March 5-15 at The G&L Theatre at the Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. Tickets start at $50. theatre.zone
“9 to 5”: This uplifting celebration of friendship based on the novel by Patricia Resnick is taking the stage in the form of a musical with songs by Dolly Parton. Showing March 11-April 12 at Kizzie Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. Tickets to the relaxed performance on March 28 are $10, and the remaining shows start at $57. naplesplayers.org
STANDUP COMEDY
Kountry Wayne: The comedian performs March 6-8 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $40 general admission, plus a fee. 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, March 6; and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Marlon Wayans: The comedian performs March 13-15 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $55 general admission, plus a fee. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 13; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12; and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Darci Lynne and Friends: Up Close and Personal Tour: The ventriloquist performs at 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $40 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Kevin Nealon: The comedian performs March 20-22 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $39.50 general admission, plus a fee. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21 and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901
Jamie Lissow: The comedian performs March 26-29 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30-35 general admission. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901
ONGOING, KARAOKE, TRIVIA AND 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: 7-10 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: 6:30-9 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.
Karaoke Night: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. Sing your heart out, cheer on friends and enjoy music together. This program free to BSCN members; $5 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
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.Marco Island Farmers Market: Every Wednesday, excluding December 25, from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Veterans Community Park, 901 Park Ave. cityofmarcoisland.com
OTHER EVENTS
The Great Dames: On Thursday, March 5: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Baker Senior Center Naples (BSCN), 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. The Great Dames are a local singing group made up of members of the Naples Woman’s Club. Performing pop music favorites from Broadway to Motown, audiences will be singing, clapping and dancing along to their memorable selections. No charge for BSCN members and $5 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
Emerald Evening Social: On Tuesday, March 17: 4 to 6 p.m. at Baker Senior Center Naples (BSCN), 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at BSCN. Make sure to wear green and enjoy festive music, refreshments and great company as we toast with Irish cheer. No charge for BSCN members and $5 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
Sip & Create – Beaded Suncatchers: Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. Enjoy light refreshments and wine while creating your own beautiful beaded suncatcher. No experience needed. Get creative, sip some drinks and leave with a handmade treasure. No charge for BSCN members and $10 for non-members (must be 60+). Registration is required. 239-325-4444.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: March things to do in Naples include St. Patrick’s Day fun, shows
Reporting by Dave Osborn and Hannah Holmes, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Naples Daily News
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