Events from across Southwest Florida

Here is this week's (beginning Friday, Nov. 20, 2009) extensive Showcase calendar of events:

HOLIDAY

Christmas

Christmas at Palm Cottage, Naples oldest house is decorated with sparkling lights inside and out, 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Nov. 30 (closed Thanksgiving Day) and 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays (closed Dec. 4 and Christmas Day) through Dec. 31, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. $5, adults; $3, children. Santa Claus in the Norris Garden, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 10-12, children 10 and under free with a maximum of two children with one paying adult. 261-8164.

“A Christmas Carol,” a musical version of the classic Christmas tale, 1:15 p.m. matinee; 7:30 p.m. evenings; and 7 p.m., Sundays through Dec. 26, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Prices vary. (239) 278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com.

Santa’s Wonderland, games, activities and crafts through Dec. 24, Bass Pro Shops, Gulf Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. Free. (239) 461-7800.

Celebration of Lights, music and snow 6-9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Nov. 27-28 up and down Third Street South, Naples.

Festival of Trees, lavishly decorated holiday trees and wreaths in a winter wonderland, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Mondays-Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 2, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers. Free. (239) 995-2106.

“The Nutcracker,” the Miami City Ballet, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $59, adults; $25, students. 597-1900.

Irish Tenors Christmas Show, 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. $42.50-$72.50 (239) 481-4849.

Holiday in the Park, entertainment, Santa and holiday fun, 4:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1, Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41, Bonita Springs. Free admission.

GENERAL

Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. today; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track, 10601 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs and 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, N.E. Pine Island Road, west of Del Prado, Cape Coral. $17, adults; $22, children 2-12; $3, additional, reserved seats; $5, additional, VIP seat; free, children tickets at freekidstickets.com. (800) 796-5672.

Outdoor carnival, rides and food, 6-11 p.m. today; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; and noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Naples Italian American Club, 7035 Airport-Frank Road N., Naples. 597-5210.

“Forever Wild,” a multi-media show with Walkin’ Jim Stoltz, featuring photography, stories and music, 7 p.m. today, Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. $8, members; $12, others. (239) 275-3435.

Third Street Farmer’s Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, behind Tommy Bahama, 1220 Third St., S., Naples. Free admission. 434-6533.

Farmer’s Market at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday through April, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples. 643-10197.

Farmer’s Market, with arts, crafts and produce, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday through April, Battista Farms, 19490 U.S. 41 S., Fort Myers. 267-1133

North Naples Green Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, the Collection at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport-Pulling Road. Free admission. 249-9480.

GreenMarket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Alliance for the Arts grounds, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Free admission.

Dog Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. NE, Naples. $6, per vehicle. 594-0352 or www.infodog.com.

West Coast Muscle Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ave Maria’s La Piazza, 5072 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria.

Walk through the arts, live performances and artist demonstrations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. (239) 939-2787.

Howl-a-Day Jubilee pet festival, costume competition, games, psychic reading, contests and raffles, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples.

Downtown Farmers’ Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Centennial Park, 2100 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers. Free admission.

Mystic fair, massage, reiki healing, crystals, psychics and jewelry, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28, Etudes Dance Studio, 3285 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. $5. 949-3387.

MUSIC / CONCERTS

“Don Giovanni,” the opera, featuring Joseph Mechavich conducting, 8 p.m. today, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $75, starting price. 597-1900.

Southwest Florida Blues Festival 2009, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday (rain date Sunday), German American Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. $10, advance; $15, at gate. www.matlachamariners.org.

Spirit of the Gulf, the Sweet Adelines, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Free, but tickets are required. 992-3410.

“Made in America,” classical concert by the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Saturday, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. $16-$52. (239) 418-1500.

Bonita Springs Concert Band, 2 p.m. Sunday, Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Bring chairs for seating. Free. 498-4985.

Gulf Coast Big Band concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 597-8954.

Sing-along “Messiah,” featuring the Voices of Naples, 3 p.m. Sunday, Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. $10, advance; $15, at door. 732-0947 or 455-2582.

Chamber masterpieces, 3 p.m. Sunday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $32, adults; $15, students. 597-1900.

Joshua Stafford, organist, 3 p.m. Sunday, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Free. 261-1487 or 213-5246.

Bjorn Again, 8 p.m. Sunday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Tickets start at $39. 598-1900.

Roger Daltry “Use It or Lose It,” solo tour, 8 p.m. Nov. 27, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers. $65 and $90. (239) 481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

The Tams, show and dance, 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Fleamasters Music Hall, 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers. $29. (239) 334-7001.

Dave Koz and Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas, with David Benoit, Rick Braun, Brenda Russell and Peter White, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $69. 597-1900.

Thursdays on Third, Alan Darcy, Felix Jiles and Legends of Las Vegas, from 6 p.m. Dec. 3, up and down Third Street South, Naples. Free.

From Beethoven to Bernstein, Jeremy Denk on the piano, 8 p.m. Dec. 3-5, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $64, adults; $25, students. 597-1900.

CLUBS

Bamboo Cafe, 755 12th Ave. S., Naples, 643-6177. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Richard Ries, pianist.

Bayshore Coffee Company, 2727 Bayshore Drive, Naples, 775-5676. 7-10 p.m. today, the Bean Pickers and 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Irish traditional music jam.

Brio Tuscan Grill, Waterside Shops, 5500 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 593-5319. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nevada Wilkens Jazz Trio.

Capri-a-Taste of Italy, 11140 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 594-3500. 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Bob Zottola & the Expandable Jazz Band and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jebry’s Jazz Jam.

Frascati’s Italian Restaurant, 1258 AIrport-Pulling Road, Naples, 682-0638. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Naples City Improv. $10.

Fred’s Diner, 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, 431-7928. 6:#0-8:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, Jess, vocalist and 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, original singers/songwriters.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, 444-1234. Tarpon Bay Restaurant, 7-10 p.m. today and Saturday, Jazz duo, Jean Frye Sidwell, vocalist and Chris Sidwell, bassist.

Island Pub, 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples, 262-2500. 5-8 p.m. Monday, Jebry’s Jazz Jam.

Jack’s Bait Shack, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples, 594-3460. Today, Saturday and Thursday, Soapy Tuna; Monday, Overthrowing Amy; Tuesday, Geek Skwad; and Wednesday, Love Funnel.

Jimmy’s B’s Rooftop Bar, 1130 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 463-3657. Today, 3-7 p.m., Phil Oxford and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Yazgar Farm; Saturday, 3-7 p.m., Tony Lawrence and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Double Standard; Sunday, 3-7 p.m. Hat Boys and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Brenda; 7:30-11:30 p.m. Monday, Mary Winner; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday, Phil Oxford; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, Eric Malibu & Valerie; and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Certified Band.

Porky’s Last Stand, 2560 39th St. SW, Naples, 304-0133. 7-11 p.m. today and Saturday, Storms.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Coconut Point, 23151 Village Shops Way, Estero, 948-8888. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bob Zottola, trumpet and flugelhorn, and Michael Royal, keyboard.

Shula’s Steakhouse at the Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 430-4999. 5-8 p.m. today, Bob Zottola, trumpet and flugelhorn, Dave Trefethen, guitar and Carl McVIcker, bass.

Sneaky Pete’s, 3465 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 498-8887. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today and Saturday, West Coast South; 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Dave Tecce; 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Michael Angelo; 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, Soap Box; and 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, the Well Hungarians.

The Cafe on Fifth Avenue, 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, 430-6555. 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Bob Zottola & the Expandable Jazz Band.

Vision Nightclub, 11901 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 821-0640. 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Van Halen Tribute “1984.”. $20.

Karaoke: 8 p.m.-midnight Monday, Sneaky Pete’s, Bonita Springs and 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Porky’s Last Stand, Naples.

THEATER

“Much Ado about Nothing,” by the Naples Players, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Sugden Community Theatre, Tobye Studio, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $20, adults; $10, students through age 18. 263-7990.

“Boeing-Boeing,” by Marc Camoletti about a swingin’ American in Paris, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Florida Rep, 2267 Bay St., Fort Myers. $42 and $38. (239) 332-4488.

“Jake’s Women,” by Neil Simon about a novelist who copes with a marital crisis by escaping into daydreams about the women in his life, 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, 1055 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $23. 642-7270.

“Winter Wonderettes,” the 60’s Christmas musical, 11:45 p.m. matinees and 5:30 p.m. evenings through Dec. 26, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $45, adult; $19, children, dinner and show; $25, adults; $13, children, show only. (239) 278-4422.

“Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley, 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesday (champagne reception on opening night) through Dec. 19 (no show Nov. 26), Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $30. 263-7990.

“Dial M for Murder,” by Frederick Knott, 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, previews Dec. 1-3; regular performances, Dec. 4-20, Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 Bay St., Fort Myers. $42 and $38; previews, $25 and $20. (239) 332-4488.

“Over the River and Through the Woods,” Nick visits his grandparents every Sunday for dinner, but now he’s been offered a dream job, and the grandparents scheme to keep him around, 8 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 10-12 and 17-19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Theatre Conspiracy, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. $18, members; $22, others. (239) 936-3239.

“Man of La Mancha,” by TheatreZone, 8 p.m. Dec. 3-5 and 9-12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 13, G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. $38-$43 (888) 966-3352.

COMEDY

Naples City Improv, 8 p.m. today, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $15. 213-3058.

Tom Segura, 9:30 p.m. today through Sunday, Captain Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $15. 389-6900.

Josh Blue, 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 and 10:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Captain Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $22.50. 389-6900.

Jimmy Keys, musical comedy dinner show, 6 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. show Nov. 27, Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples. $55; $60, preferred seating. 659-3111.

Smothers Brothers, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $52. 597-1900.

Jamie Kaler, 9 p.m. Dec. 3-6, Captain Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $20. 389-6900.

VISUAL ARTS

“Esphyr Slobodkina: Rediscovering a Pioneer of American Abstraction” through Dec. 27: “Latin American Painting Now” through Jan. 10; “The Art of Janet Fish” through Jan. 17; American Modernism through June 30; Modern Mexican Masters through June 30; The Saint John’s Bible and the Art of the Book through June 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. $8, adults; $4, students through Jan. 23. 597-1900.

Purvis Young, an urban expressionist, today, Florida Gulf Coast University’s Art Gallery, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Parking lot 7, Fort Myers. From the Rubell Family Collection in Miami. 590-1086.

All member show, South West Florida Craft Guild, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 1-5 p.m. through Nov. 27, Center for Arts, Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Free. 495-8989.

“A Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures,” art exhibit through Nov. 29, ArtModernGallery, 824 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. 263-1137.

“Agnes Story: New Works in Collage,” noon-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays through Nov. 30, Rosen Gallery & Studios, North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd., Naples. Call first, 821-1061.

“The Ever-Changing Everglades,” photographic exhibition of Angie Chestnut works, through Nov. 30, Museum of the Everglades, 105 W. Broadway, Everglades City. 695-2397.

48th Founders Juried Awards Exhibit, through Dec. 2 with complimentary docent tours at 11 a.m. Saturday, von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St., Naples. Free, members; $10, others. 262-6517.

“Fire,” by Blane De St. Croix, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 5, Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. (239) 489-9313.

Fort Myers Beach Art Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 10, Donora Street Gallery, Donora Street and Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach. 463-3909.

Bobby Goldsboro, oil paintings through Dec. 13, Sweet Art Gallery, 2054 Trade Center Way, Naples. Reception: 6-9 p.m. today. 597-2110.

“Charles M. Wetzel Retrospective,” 45 works with a concentration on Seminole Indians and Marco Island circa late 1960’s-1970’s, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, through Tuesday, Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island Donation. 394-4221.

“The Female Essence,” an exhibit by Tim Parker through Tuesday, Nona Gallery and Studio, 2079 J&C Blvd., Naples. 572-3386.

47th Opening Group Exhibition today, Harmon-Meek Gallery, 599 U.S. 41 N., Naples. 261-2637.

Holiday Art Market, 5-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers. $5 admission.

Anniversary and orange shirt reception, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wm. North Gallery, Gannon’s Antiques & Art Mall, 16521 U.S. 41 S., Fort Myers. Wear orange and be eligible for a free drawing of prizes. (239) 489-2211.

Arts Worldwide, Art League of Bonita Springs arts festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. $2, donation.

Naples Renaissance Fall Art Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28-29, 10th Street S. (near Naples Depot), Naples. $2.

“Some Things I’ve Noticed,” exhibit of oil paintings by Mary Ellen Rand, Dec. 1-31, Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 262-4130.

Jim Freeman, fine art photographer exhibit, Dec. 2-31, Blue Mangrove Gallery, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. 393-2405.

Underground Art Wednesday, visit 17 artists studios and six galleries, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Naples. Free. 821-1061.

CHILDREN / TEENS

Young artist chalk art contest, children in kindergarten to 18, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Register by today: $8, contestants; non-contestants; $3; after today: $10, contestants; $5, noncontestants. 213-3053.

DANCE LESSONS

Ballroom dance, 6-7 p.m. ballroom I; 7:15-8:15 p.m., ballroom II, today, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. 8 weeks, $10, per class or $15, drop in. 403-4158.

Adult tap dancing, 10-11:15 a.m., advanced; 11:15-12:30 p.m., intermediate; and 12:30-1:45 p.m., beginners, Saturday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $10, per class for eight weeks or drop in $15. 403-4158.

Line dance classes, beginners, 1:30 p.m. Monday and intermediates, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. $5. 272-7431.

Irish set dancing class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Nov. 30, Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. $6. 566-2367.

Adult tap dancing, beginner/advanced, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays; intermediate, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and advanced, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays; also Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., beginner/advanced and noon-1 p.m. intermediate/advance, River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N., Naples. $15/class. 213-3037.

English country dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16355 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. $5, one time payment. (239) 432-2154.

DANCES

German American Club Harmonie dinner dance, 6 p.m. today, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. $25, members; $30, others. Reservations required. 352-0041.

Southwest Florida Swing Club dance, 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, DanceLife, Bay Crossings, 26251 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. $5, members; $8, others. 514-6704.

Jordan Ross Quartet dinner dance, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples. $35. Reservations required. 261-1032.

HISTORY

Palm Cottage House and Norris Garden tours, docent guided with a self guided tour of the Norris Gardens, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Nov. 30. $8, adults; $5, children. 261-8164.

BOOKS

Virginia Saalman, local author and Pattie Tedesco Jones, illustrator, sign children’s book “Kroopenpopper-An Everglades Adventure,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1300 Third St. S., Naples.

Don Bruns, signs his spy thriller “Stuff to Spy For,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5377 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Free. 598-5200.

Edie Hand, signs her books “A Soldier’s Ride” and “A Christmas Ride: The Miracle of Lights,” 2 p.m. Nov. 27, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5377 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Free. 598-5200.

FILM

“Monsieur Verdoux,” starring Charlie Chaplin, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. $5. (239) 939-2787.

Outdoor family movie night, 7 p.m. Saturday, Cambier Park 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free. 213-3058.

“Cinema Paradiso,” memoir of a Sicilian boy’s enchantment with American movies, 1 p.m. Sunday, FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $5. 434-4737 or 425-3276.

“I Girasoli,” starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Monday, Naples Italian American Club, 7035 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples. $2. 514-1730.

“Days and Clouds,” in Italian with English subtitles, presented by the Italian Cultural Society, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $5.

OUTDOOR / NATURE

Mangrove walk, learn about Florida’s special trees with a ranger, 9:30 a.m. today, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples. $6, vehicle with more than one person; $4, vehicle and one person; $2, walkers and bicyclers. 597-6196.

Night eyes tour, see the zoo at night, today and Nov. 27, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Garden, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. $59.95, members; $69.96, others. 262-5409.

Guided hike, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 1 and 15, CREW marsh trails, 4600 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Free. Reservations requested. 657-2253.

Introduction to astronomy, David Southall, curator of education at the Collier County Museum, 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Free. Registration required. 262-4130.

The wonderful world of migration, by Charlie Ewel sponsored by the Audubon Society, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples. 643-7822.

Guided moonlight canoe trips, ages 12 and up, 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 1, Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 U.S. 41 E., Naples. $30. Reservations required. 394-3397.

Canoe trip, ages 6 and up, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 U.S. 41 E., Naples. $25, with your own canoe or theirs. Registration required. 394-3397.