Friends and neighbors,

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunlight stretching into the evenings. Naples has so much in store this weekend and more than one way to enjoy a late night outdoors. 

This week marks 10 years of the US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, while Mercato hosts its 5th annual Pole Vault in the Plaza. Not into sports? You can catch the Naples Concert Band’s only evening performance in Cambier Park or head to the Botanical Garden for beer tasting at twilight. Artis also brings both a Motown tribute and The Music Man to the stage.

With so many options to choose from, I hope you make the most of the week! 

Warmly,

Watch athletes take flight at Mercato’s fifth annual pole vault event! Started to bring Naples something thrilling and new, this evening has become a favorite, supporting St. Matthew’s House and its mission to fight hunger, homelessness, and addiction. Spectators can enjoy live music, food, and all the excitement of athletes defying gravity. Event info. 

Get your Friday night groove on with Can’t Get Next to You, a Temptations tribute concert that captures the golden era of Motown. Featuring tight harmonies, slick choreography, and timeless hits, it’s a night that pays homage to one of America’s greatest musical groups. Tickets. 

The world’s biggest pickleball party returns! This 10th-anniversary celebration brings together top players, fans, and families from all over the globe for unforgettable match play and festivities. It’s a tribute to ten years of Naples hospitality and sport made famous under the Florida sun. Event information.

Spend a magical evening under the stars as trumpet virtuoso Vincent DiMartino joins the Naples Concert Band for classic tunes, jazz favorites, and symphonic showpieces. The concert is free, with VIP tables and food trucks available. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy their only evening performance. Event info and VIP tickets. 

Here’s to spring blooms and local brewers! Naples Botanical Garden hosts its annual beer-tasting celebration with pours from regional microbreweries and live bluegrass music with a gorgeous backdrop. Great for a date night or friendly meet-up with fellow beer lovers. Tickets. 

There’s trouble in River City! The Music Man marches onto the Artis—Naples stage with memorable melodies and heartwarming humor. A con man meets a no-nonsense librarian, and small-town chaos ensues. You’ll recognize songs like “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Gary, Indiana,” “Till There Was You,” and “Trouble” and yes, they might be stuck in your head the rest of the night. A perfect pick for families and anyone who loves old-school Broadway. Tickets. 

Last week’s poll asked: When you leave Naples for a night out, where do you head to most often?

Here’s where you landed:

I never leave Naples! took the top spot with 20% of the vote which, honestly, is pretty on brand. It does feel like everything you could ever want is within arm’s reach. However, Bonita, Marco, and Other (write-in) were close behind in a nearly three-way tie, showing that plenty of readers still like to venture a little farther afield now and then. 

Naples celebrates 10 years of the US Pickleball Open this weekend. So I’d like to know: 

This week’s lineup is a good reminder of what makes Naples feel so special this time of year. In just a few days, you can catch a world-class sporting event, enjoy live music under the stars, sip local brews in bloom, and end the night with Broadway or Motown.

That mix of energy, charm, and variety is part of what keeps so many of us happily close to home.

Elizabeth Bellotti
Editor-In-Chief
Naples, Florida
The Naples Florida Review

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