Thursday, May 21

Call for Critics - Be a film critic, catch an indie film, drink with judges every Thursday through Nov. 5, from 7-9 p.m. at Six Degrees Exhibitions, 1100 Sixth Ave. S., on the dockside boardwalk at Tin City. Enjoy a drink while watching a random film being judged in consideration for the Naples International Film Festival in November 2009. Price: $1. 331-2678 or www. naplesfilmfest.com.

Tamiami Taletellers - Join this storytelling group that meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at The Grand Court, 8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Free for tellers and listeners. All are welcome; 731-9694 or 543-4872.

Arts Reception - A free Shirley Cassaday-Goodwin Reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Part of the Art & Humanities Council's Art in Public Places Program. (941) 639-1133 or (941) 764-8100.

Art Reception - A free Hal Williams Reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Keller Law Office, 110 Sullivan St., Suite 112, Punta Gorda. Part of the Art & Humanities Council's Art in Public Places program; (941) 505-2555 or (941) 764-8100.

Gallery Walk - The Third Thursday Gallery Walk is set for 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Punta Gorda. Live entertainment, food and drink samplings, art demonstrations and exhibits, health and beauty demonstrations, free trolley rides. Free parking. (941) 505-1915.