Friends and neighbors,
This week has something for dog lovers, car people, wine drinkers, comedy fans, and anyone looking for a lively place to watch the World Cup Final.
You can bring your pup to lunch on Saturday, browse American muscle cars at Mercato on Sunday morning, or settle in at Bone Hook for the championship match that afternoon.
Enjoy the weekend, whatever you get up to!
Warmly,
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Top 6 Events This Week: Cars, Canines & Cabernet
1. Italian Wine Tasting with Salvatore Gaeta
📅 Friday, July 17 | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍Ambrosi & Sons
Ambrosi & Sons is hosting an evening devoted to Italian wine, with Salvatore Gaeta of Consortium Wine & Spirits guiding guests through five pours from Sicily, Piedmont, Puglia, and Veneto. The tasting includes bread, cheeses, and antipasti, along with background on each region and producer. If you've ever wanted to understand the difference between northern and southern Italian wines, this is a good place to start. Tickets.
2. Dov Davidoff at Off the Hook Comedy Club
📅 Thursday, July 16 – Saturday, July 18
📍Off the Hook Comedy Club
Stand-up comedian Dov Davidoff returns to Naples for multiple performances this weekend. Davidoff has appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, HBO's Crashing, and Shades of Blue, and is known for his fast-paced observational comedy. Several showtimes are available Thursday through Saturday. Tickets.
3. Yappy Happy Hour
📅 Saturday, July 18 | 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍M Waterfront Grille
One of Naples' more popular dog-friendly gatherings returns Saturday at M Waterfront Grille. Bring your four-legged companion for lunch and happy hour on the veranda, where pups receive house-made "M-Treats" while owners enjoy drink specials and waterfront views. A portion of proceeds benefits the Patty Baker Humane Society of Naples, and the restaurant is once again hosting its weekly "Best in Show" photo contest with a gift card prize. Event info.
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4. Cars & Coffee 239
📅 Sunday, July 19 | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍Mercato
American muscle cars take over Mercato's Showcase Circle for this month's Cars & Coffee 239. As always, all makes and models are welcome, with live music, coffee from Narrative Coffee Roasters, brunch nearby, and a showcase benefiting Gulf Coast Veterans. Spectators are free, while curated VIP parking supports the featured charity. Event info.
5. World Cup Final Watch Party
📅 Sunday, July 19 | 2:30–6:00 PM
📍Bone Hook Brewing Company
If you'd rather watch the World Cup Final with a crowd than from your living room, Bone Hook Brewing is hosting a watch party in partnership with the C-HAWQ Initiative. Cheer on the championship match while supporting a Florida nonprofit organization dedicated to improving water quality, habitat restoration, and coastal resilience. Event info.
6. Wooftop Wednesdays
📅 Wednesday, July 22 | 3:00–8:00 PM (Food Trucks come at 4:00 PM)
📍Rooftop at Riverside, Bonita Springs
If one dog-friendly event isn't enough, Rooftop at Riverside continues its weekly Wooftop Wednesdays. Expect happy hour specials, an open-air rooftop setting, and plenty of fellow dog owners enjoying the cooler evening hours with their pups. Event info.
Poll Results: Jazz fans?
Last week we asked: I stumbled across four different jazz performances happening around town this week, which got me wondering: where does everyone stand on jazz?
Here’s where you landed:
Over 40% of readers are fans of jazz and another 30% like it on occasion. I’ll keep looking for jazz events around town. Here’s what you had to say:
“I'm a big jazz fan - there's nothing like great improvisation and timeless melodies. Jazz is my kind of music - smooth, soulful and creative. Count me as a jazz fan. ” -N.
This Week’s Poll: Drinks?
You're grabbing a drink with friends. Where are you heading?
Why It Matters
Naples weekends rarely need one big plan to feel worthwhile.
Sometimes it is a wine tasting, a comedy show, a row of muscle cars, or an afternoon spent somewhere the dog is welcome too. The fun is in having a few good options and choosing the one that fits the mood.
I hope something on this list gives you a reason to get out, bring someone along, and enjoy the weekend at your own pace.
See you next edition,
Elizabeth Bellotti
Editor-In-Chief
Naples, Florida
The Naples Florida Review
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