Friends and neighbors,
This week in Naples, fun comes in all shapes and sizes. Take in the magic of White Christmas, admire vintage wheels at the Rookery Bay Classic Car Show or Cars and Coffee, or enjoy an empanada workshop while sipping craft beers.
Pups, music, and games are on the menu at Pawty in the Piazza, and foodie fans can sample local delights at Grumpy Goat Coffee’s tasting event (or the previously spotlighted Food and Wine extravaganza with USA Today, this Saturday!).
Many events are worth your while, so I hope you get a chance to drink, taste, and let the week roll off you. Thank you for being here and sending tips my way!
See you out there,
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Top 6 Events This Week: Fast Cars, Festive Fun, and A Party for Your Furry Friends
1. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ Gulfshore Playhouse
📅 Opens Friday, November 14, through December 21| 7:30 PM, Weekend Matinees
📍2640 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 211, Naples
Who needs snow when you’ve got showbiz? White Christmas opens at Gulfshore Playhouse this Friday with tap shoes and enough holiday charm to melt even Scrooge. Two army pals head to a Vermont lodge to put on the ultimate Christmas spectacular. Featuring Irving Berlin classics like Blue Skies, Sisters, and the one-and-only White Christmas. Tickets start at $44.
2. Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show
📅 Saturday, November 15 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍Florida SouthWestern State College, 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Naples
Rev your engines! The Rookery Bay Classic Car Show returns with over 100 antique, classic, muscle, exotic, and high-performance cars, plus 20+ vendors, live entertainment, and family- and dog-friendly fun. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 4–12, and free for little ones 3 and under. Admission includes same-day entry to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Cash only! Find information and car registration here.
3. Cars & Coffee 239 @ Mercato
📅 Sunday, November 16 | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍Mercato, 9110 Strada Pl, Naples
Start your engines and your week right. This month’s featured lineup? British classics. Sip a mimosa or a latte from the event bar, grab a scone, and talk shop with fellow car lovers. VIP Lawn parking benefits Our Daily Bread with a $50 donation. Event info here.
4. Cooking Class @ Brookside Beer Market
📅 Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00–8:30 PM
📍1947 Davis Blvd, Naples
Beer, dough, and good company. Chef Aymara Lucero of Concerned Cook leads this hands-on class where you’ll craft three irresistible empanadas (Ham & Cheese, Caprese, and the Argentine fave Fugazzeta) paired with local brews from Brookside. Cap it all off with a chocolate chip cookie demo from The Hoppy Homestead. Grab tickets here.
5. Pawty in the Piazza @ Mercato
📅 Thursday, November 20 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍Mercato, 9110 Strada Pl, Naples
Grab your furry friends and head to Mercato for a PAW-ty like no other. The Freecoasters provide the soundtrack to the evening with Florida reggae and soul at the new piazza stage. Learn how SNIP Collier helps stray pups and kitties, enjoy drinks from the tent, and meet fellow dog-lovers. Can’t make it this month? Pawty returns every 3rd Thursday. Event info here.
6. Thanksgiving Sips & Bites @ Grumpy Goat Coffee
📅 Thursday, November 20 | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍Grumpy Goat Coffee, 28280 Old 41 Rd., Unit 11, Bonita Springs
Get into the holiday spirit with a free tasting extravaganza at Grumpy Goat Coffee. Sample freshly roasted specialty coffee, craft beer, wine, and gourmet bites from local artisans like The Hoppy Homestead, Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies, Olde Naples Chocolate, and more. Meet the makers, nibble on Italian tapas, cookies, sourdough goodies, cheeses, and chocolates, and enjoy a happy hour vibe with friends. Free. Find more information here.
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Poll Results: Black-Tie Affairs?
A slight majority (55%) of you have dressed up in the past year for a black-tie affair and may have a tux ready to go in the back of your closet! I appreciate how many of you responded, and it helps inform this newsletter.
This Week’s Poll: Pet Owners?
I love learning more about the readers of The Naples Florida Review to help the focus of this newsletter. Do you have pets at home?
Why It Matters
Weeks like this remind us that home is not just where we live, it is where we gather. You get options that fit every mood, whether you want a show, a drive, a class, or a simple taste with friends.
A small plan on the calendar can turn an ordinary week into something you remember.
Elizabeth Bellotti
Editor-In-Chief
Naples, Florida
The Naples Florida Review
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