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- Comedian Joe Machi will perform at Off The Hook Comedy Club August 14-17.
- Movies on the Lawn at Mercato features “Moana 2” on August 19.
Bonita is hopping this weekend, with music of rock legends and a jazz pianist.
What else is going on? Check out our events calendar, where you’ll find plenty of things to do, including concerts, karaoke and more.
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5. Jazz music at Dogtooth bar
Jebry’s Jazz and Blues Jam Session is 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples. (239) 431-7004 or dogtoothnaples.com.
4. See a movie under the stars
Movies on the Lawn at Mercato: Watch a movie under the stars at Mercato on the third Tuesday of every month. This month’s movie is “‘Moana 2” at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 19, at 9127 Strada Place, Naples. Lawn chairs, blankets and snacks are welcome and admission is free. experiencemercato.com
3. Comedian Joe Machi ready to make people LOL
Comedian Joe Machi performs Aug. 14-17 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $31 general admission, plus a fee. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16; and 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901
2. Jazz pianist to perform in Bonita
Zachary Bartholomew and his band and singer/wife Nicole Bartholomew perform classic love songs. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 at Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. $38-$48. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
1. Enjoy music of Elvis, other rock legends at The Stage
The Stage reopens for the 2025-26 season with The Johnny Rogers Band performing “History of Rock n Roll,” including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. $25. Doors open at 5 p.m. A full dinner menu is available. The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Bonita Springs. (239) 405-8566 or stagebonita.com
Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriter.
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