Upcoming events

Cirque - Cirque Du Soleil's Saltimbaco is presented July 8-12 at Germain Arena in Estero. Saltimbaco, a Cirque signature show, takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city. Tickets: $92, $67, $37. www.germainarena.com or 1-800- 745-3020.

Dog Days - Celebrate the dog days of summer from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Bell Tower Shops. The Yappy Hour and stroll, with live music, takes place in the center court the second Friday of each month. All dogs must be leashed. Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society. www.thebelltowershops. com.

Happy Days - Fleamasters hosts "Happy Days," a 1950s and '60s show and dance party with the smooth Doo Wop harmonies of The Del Prados, plus the Rockabilly Sensations, The Crestliners, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Tickets: $15. 334-7001 or www.fleamall.com.

Mangomania - Fruit sales, tastings, live entertainment and arts and crafts highlight Mangomania at the German- American Social Club on Pine Island Road July 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 283-4842.

Taste Of - Coconut Point presents its second annual Taste of Coconut Point from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. Sunday, July 12, featuring live entertainment and tasty fare from 20 popular Coconut Point restaurants. Admission: $3; children under 12 free. (239) 992-9966 or www.shopoconutpoint.com.

Bird Watching - Meet the least terns of Lovers Key from 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 15. Join park naturalist Pamela Jones- Morton, Ph.D., for an in-depth look at this fascinating bird. Suitable for beginner bird watchers. Bring binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen and water. Cost: $25, pre-registration required; 463-4588.

Summer Sizzler Art Exhibit - Takes place July 13-Aug. 14, with a reception at 7 p.m. July 16 at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. This is a multi-media show featuring original works by local artists, with $245 in prizes awarded. Most works are for sale. (941) 639-8810 or www.visualartcenter. org.

Christmas in July - The 40th Christmas in July takes place July 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Vendors will sell handmade crafts. Events include cookies and punch with Santa, free photos with Santa, a barbecue and a bake sale. Vendor tables are $60. (941) 625-4175, ext.253.

Everglades Fest - The Miccosukee Tribe puts on the 34th annual Miccosukee Everglades Music & Crafts Festival at the Miccosukee Village July 18. This is a nonprofit event that will support the Miccosukee Educational Fund. Admission: $25; kids under 6 free; (305) 223- 8380.

Garden Expo - The Florida in Full Bloom Plant & Garden Expo is set for July 18 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference center. (941) 639-5833.

Jungle Book - "Jungle Book" will be performed by KidzAct, the youth theater of The Naples Players, July 24-26. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $10/adults, $5/under 18. (239) 263-7990 or www. naplesplayers.org.

Fun Run - Naples on the Run, a running store boutique, is sponsoring Tuesday Nite Fun Runs the second Tuesday of each month through August. The event starts at Naples on the Run at Gateway Center at 6 p.m. Join the group for a 3-5-mile run followed by free pizza. (239) 434-09786.

Pet Rescue - Homeward Bound Greyhounds will be at Fishermen's Village in front of Salty Paws, from 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 1. They will be providing information on adoption and rescue services. (941) 629-9752.

Live Music - Dan and Sunny will perform variety and dance music from 5-9 p.m. Center Stage at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda on Aug. 1.

Artwork Sought - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is looking for artwork in various mediums to display during the theatre's 17th season schedule which runs Aug. 13, 2009 through Aug. 7, 2010. Each exhibition will run approximately six to eight weeks in unison with one of Broadway Palm's productions. Send in or e-mail three jpeg samples of your art for consideration to Tickets@broadwayPalm.com or 278-4422.