Upcoming events

Taste of Estero - The Estero Gulf Coast Kiwanis hosts the second annual Taste of Estero from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Estero Community Park. There will be local restaurants selling samples of their specialties, entertainment all day and a wide variety of activities for the children, such as bounce houses, rock wall, face painting and other activities. Proceeds going to local children's charities. Admission and parking: free. 248-1609 or tasteofestero.com.

Family Day - BIG ARTS fourth annual Family Day begins at 3:30 p.m., including comedy, theater, art, and music. There will be a visual arts opening reception for the Sanibel School and Heights Elementary School and Open Doors: Great Expectations XIV. The student exhibit in Phillips Gallery runs through May 22. 395-0900 or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.

Afternoon Tea - Mina Edison Tea will be served every Wednesday in May, with seatings at 2 p.m. Reservations are being taken for teas in the newly restored Edison Gardens and Caretaker's House. Groups may schedule other dates and special programs. Cost: Estates Members $30, non-members $35. 334-7419 or visit www.efwefla.org.

Youth Chorale - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents a Philharmonic Youth Chorale Recital, conducted by James Cochran, Monday, May 4. The annual Spring Recital of the Philharmonic Youth Chorale features the 85-voice ensemble of singers, ages 7 to 17, performing a variety of music including Broadway hits, folk songs and standard choral works. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.

Mozart - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents "Mozart Magic — Mozart The Great," conducted by Stuart Malina, May 8-9. Opening the program: Debussy's playful "Petite Suite." 597-1900 or www. thephil.org.

Tribute to Mom - The Southwest Florida Symphony presents "Fairy Tales and Pixie Dust: A Mother's Day Celebration," Sunday, May 10, at Faith Presbyterian Church. Conducted by Catherine Truesdale, the adorable Children's Chorus celebrates the wonder and magic of fairy tales. Featuring Jonathan Willcock's delightful "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" and more. 418- 1500 or e-mail tickets@swflso.org.

Haydn - The Southwest Florida Symphony presents "European Tour Part Two: Celebrating "Haydn 200" in Italy Tuesday, May 12, at Faith United Methodist Church. This is a special preview of the concert the choruses will perform in Italy this summer. 418- 1500 or e-mail tickets@swflso.org..

Patriotic Pops - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents "Patriotic Pops," conducted by Michael Krajewski, May 14-15. "A Star- Spangled Celebration" is the theme of this year's rousing "Patriotic Pops" program. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.