Upcoming events
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.
Charlie Daniels Improv - Join the Naples City Improv Players at Six Degrees Exhibitions in Naples as they perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5. Enjoy fast-paced unscripted games that will keep you rolling in your seats. Sit back and enjoy or participate by offering your suggestions as this family friendly troupe knocks your socks off. Cost: $10 at the door. Bar opens at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 and the event will be followed by live music (open mic) at 8:30 p.m. E-mail: naplescityimprov@yahoo.com.
Cajun Music - The Yard Dogs perform center state at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda from 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 5.
One-Acts - The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents David Ives' "Sure Thing" as its free one-act play June 5 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 333-1933 or sbdartcenter@ yahoo.com.
June Exhibit - The Arts for ACT Gallery at 2265 First Street in Fort Myers will host three themed juried art exhibits 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. Montage - Sean and Ramsi, as Montage, perform variety/dance music from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, center stage at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda. Free.
Live Music - Matthew Stewart performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Six Degrees Exhibitions in Naples. www.matthewstewartmusic. com.
Charlie Daniels - The Charlie Daniels Band performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Charlotte County Motorsports Park. (239) 332-LIVE. Wildlife Expo - A free Wildlife/Animal Awareness Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda. Visit with organizations and businesses dedicated to the care and education regarding wildlife and domestic animals. New this year: The Mote Marine Mobile Laboratory Exhibit , an 850-gallon tank featuring fish, shells and other touchables. In addition, the Southwest K9 Academy will feature live demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Center Court. (941) 639-8721.
Slow Food - Horticulturist and Slow Food member Debbie Hughes will present an event at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. In the Garden Glimpses room, 50 guests will 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.
Organ Music - Some of the finest organists in Southwest Florida will perform a wide range of music on the Philharmonic Center's 3,604-pipe Casavant organ on Sunday, June 7, at 3 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. This concert event features members of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Tickets: $23/adults, $15/students. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.
Plant Sale - The James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society is having its annual show and plant sale at the Araba Shriners Center, 2010 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Free admission and parking. See more than 1,000 hybrid blooms from all over the state; 700 hybrid hibiscus plants will be for sale. 848-7090 or 872-1463.
Orchid Meeting - The Southwest Florida Orchid Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the Rutenberg Eco Living Center, 6490 South Point Blvd., Fort Myers. Renowned orchid grower Bill Thoms will be guest speaker. His presentation will be on "Bulbophyllums -- Bizarre and Beautiful." Doors open at 7 p.m. for a Q&A session on orchid fundamentals. www.swfos.org or 561-0587.
Exit the King - The FGCU Theatre Lab presents "Exit the King," back by popular demand, hosted at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, June 10-13. 333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
Tommy - TheatreZone performs "Tommy," Peter Townshend's tale of a young boy's journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre June 11-14 and 17-20 at 8 p.m. and June 13, 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. 888-ZONE-FLA (1-888-966-3352) or www. thratrezon-florida.com.
Summer Jazz - The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will host its popular Summer- Jazz on the Gulf concert series for the 24th consecutive year Concerts are held on the resort's Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. "SummerJazz on the Gulf" will take place one Saturday evening per month June-September, and each concert will be from 7 to 10 p.m. This year's concerts will be on Saturday, June 13; Saturday, July 18; Saturday, August 22; and Saturday, Sept. 19.
Steely Dan - Tickets are on sale now for Steely Dan's June 16 performance at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. 800-440-7469, 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.