Upcoming events
Three Little Pigs - The Naples Players present a special summer treat, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," performed by adult actors for kids of all ages and the rest of the family. The musical is on stage from May 22 through June 20 at the Tobye Studio of the Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Avenue South in Naples. Tickets: $20/ adults, $10/ students 18 and under. 263-7990 or www. naplesplayers.org.
Comedian Jeff Gaffigan will be performing at Barbara B. Mann Hall June 5 at 8 p.m. Ten Tenors - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts welcomes The Ten Tenors Saturday, May 23. Australia's Ten Tenors have dazzled and charmed audiences around the world with their showmanship and dynamic vocal prowess. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.
Play Readings - May 24 - Enjoy an Etc. play reading of a classic at 7:30 p.m. May 24 at Tobye Studio at the Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Avenue South, Naples, Tickets: $12. 263-7990 or www.naplesplayers.org.
Farmers Market - Succulent fruits, garden-fresh vegetables, seafood delights and homemade breads and desserts are among the treats at this season's Farmers Market on The Marina Promenade at Cape Harbor beginning Saturday, May 23. The market will be held from 8 a.m. until noon and continue every Saturday through Oct. 10. In addition to the marketplace, merchants along The Marina's Promenade will open their doors to offer shoppers an array of goods. 5703 Cape Harbour Drive in Cape Coral; 945- 6116 or www.capeharbour.com.
Concert Series - Miromar Outlets presents its Concert Series Friday, May 29, from 6-8 p.m., near the restaurant piazza. Free. Miromar Outlets is located at exit 123 off I-75, on Miromar Outlets Boulevard in Estero. www.mirmaroutlets.com.
Celtic Woman - The international sensation "Celtic Woman" brings its brand new tour, Isle of Hope, to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. May 27 and 28. The Isle of Hope Tour features many brand new songs, plus lots of classics. Join the girls of Celtic Woman — Chloe, Lisa, Alex, Lynn and Mairead — for a magical musical experience. 800-440-7469, 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.
Shirley Valentine - The Florida Repertory Theatre presents "Shirley Valentine" May 29-June 7. Florida Rep veteran Lisa Morgan stars as England's favorite housewife. 332-4488 or FloridaRep. org.
Ten Tenors - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts welcomes The Ten Tenors Saturday, May 23. Australia's Ten Tenors have dazzled and charmed audiences around the world with their showmanship and dynamic vocal prowess. 597-1900 or www.thephil. org.
Guy Richards - Actor/comedian Guy Richards brings his new comedy tour to Naples' Big Cypress Market Place on Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$35. 774-1690 or www.bigcypressmarketplace. com.
Family Fare - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents "Family Fare — Journeys Through Motion," conducted by Stuart Chafetz, at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Audiences will fly through the air with E.T., travel down the Grand Canyon on a donkey, chug along the South American countryside on a small train and sail on an English ship — among other musical experiences. Tickets: $15/adults, $10/students. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.
Comedy - Jim Gaffigan is a true comedic triple threat, having achieved major milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing. He comes to the Barbara B. Mann performing Arts Hall Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m. 800-440-7469, 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.
Slow Food - Horticulturist and Slow Food member Debbie Hughes will present an exclusive event at the historic Edison-Ford Winter Estates from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. In the Garden Glimpses room of the museum, 50 guests will get the rare opportunity to learn how to create beverages, teas, liqueurs and decoctions. Following the demonstration, attendees tour the estate's herb garden, where they can purchase herbs and learn how to create a home herbal mound. Cost: $25; e-mail slowfoodsouthwestflorida@gmail.com.
June Exhibit - The Arts for ACT Gallery in the River District at 2265 First Street in Fort Myers will host three themed juried art exhibit as its featured exhibit for June. "Hot Shots" "Recurring Patterns" and/or "The Art of Music" will showcase the visual artistic representation that the artist interprets using his/her imagination and creativity to express the theme. The opening artist reception will be Friday, June 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. cgoode@actabuse.com.