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BAR GUIDE

Bambusa Bar & Grill Informal American tavern with small plates, Tex-Mex dishes, pizzas, burgers & happy hours. Empire Plaza, 600 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL

Rascals Lively, modern gay bar featuring drag shows, karaoke, DJs & pool, plus happy-hour specials. 3758 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

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Cruiser’s Lounge Easygoing gay bar serving up cocktails, drag shows, karaoke & dance nights, plus happy hours. 1517 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL

Yabba Island Grill Airy setting with outdoor space serving seafood, steaks & other casual eats, plus cocktails. 711 5th Ave S, Naples, FL

Ridgeway Bar & Grill Bright bottle-lined New American eatery with a French-influenced menu & quaint courtyard. 1300 3rd St S #101, Naples, FL

Bar Tulia Contemporary eatery featuring upscale pizzas, pasta dishes & craft cocktails, plus patio seating. 462 5th Ave S, Naples, F

Sea Salt Modern seafood dishes with global salts & spices served in a hip, upscale space with patio seating. 1186 3rd St S, Naples, FL 7th Avenue Social Modern Southern dishes & craft cocktails are the draw at this sophisticated restaurant with a patio. 849 7th Ave S #101, Naples, FL

Whiskey Park Energetic tavern featuring craft beers, whiskey & bar grub, plus pool tables, live music & a patio. 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL

Dylan’s Drafthouse Easygoing bar & grill offering pub fare from sandwiches to entrees, along with many beers on tap. 1258 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples, FL

The Real Macaw Restaurant Caribbean-inspired bar/eatery with tropical decor & seafood fare, plus outdoor seating & live music. 3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL

The Parrot Bar & Grill Burgers, fish sandwiches & American bar bites pair with tropical drinks in colorful, laid-back digs. 1100 6th Ave S, Naples, FL

EVENT SCHEDULE

presenters all day + an amazing vibe! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JAN 16

ZOSO - THE UNLIMITED LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JAN 16 11:00AM-5:00PM

BACON JAM This year BSC will be hosting its 6th Annual Bacon Jam at Sunsplash in Cape Coral. Bacon Jam is a kid-friendly food and music festival that features a variety of creative, bacon-based dishes from local restaurants in SWFL. Each restaurant at this event will serve one item dedicated to bacon. Live music from talented bands from around the area will be performing on the main stage all day. Save the date for you and your family this January! For details, visit bscevent.com/baconjam.

JAN 22-23

TRIBUTE BAND FESTIVAL Join BSC and the best of local music for a two-day event at Riverside Park in January to kick off 2021. This is the second annual tribute band festival in Bonita Springs, and we want to make memories! Along with our vendors, our extensive line-up will keep you hooked until the very end. Enjoy a night of food and music that will never go out of style!

Admission is $25 at the gate. Ages 12 and Under are free. We allow and encourage attendees to bring their lawn and beach chairs. Complete details and schedules at bscevent.com.

JAN 23

BRYAN & KATIE TORWALT Worship Leader Pass ticket includes a pre-event worship and songwriting discussion with the Torwalts and first access to the venue. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEBRUARY FEB 3

INTUITIVE LIFE COACHING Discover exactly what is blocking you from feeling peace, happiness, and satisfaction in your life and relationships. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEB 6

ASIAFEST “YEAR OF THE OX” CELEBRATION The Festival will showcase crafts, performances, customs & cultures from countries and ethnic regions from Pan Asia. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEB 20

FREEDOM PROJECT EXPERIENCE The Freedom Project would like to

formally invite you to a one-of-a-kind experience. We are hosting a gathering of love, reflection and creation. This is an all-day event full of mind and heart provoking conversations. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEB 20 1:00PM

MURDER ON THE DANCE FLOOR When a death on the dance floor makes this fun evening a party foul, it is up to YOU to figure out whodunit and get the studio back on track! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEB 23 5:00PM-10:00PM

FAT TUESDAY We are turning Centennial Park into Bourbon Street. Get excited for the biggest Fat Tuesday event outside of New Orleans. BSC will be hosting its 4th Annual Fat Tuesday in Centennial Park, Fort Myers. Come enjoy live entertainment, hurricane drinks, food vendors from enchiladas to cookie dough and so much more. Catch beads and some serious party vibes to welcome 2021! Visit bscevent.com/ fattuesday.

FEB 28

9TH ANNUAL WINE EVENT Don’t miss this ISLAND LUAU with a “Rum Punch” and lei greeting. Join the Matlacha Hookers at the St. James Civic Center for a spectacular event filled with wine and beer tastings, sweet confections made by C.W. Fudge, hors d’oeuvres and tasty treats, newly designed etched wine glasses, silent auction, raffles, and our famous Mystery Wine purchases. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MARCH MAR 4

YOGA AT SEAGATE BEACH Meet us on the beach for our Sunday morning yoga class! We’ll meet near the end of the walkway at North Gulf Shore Beach Access, also known as Seagate Beach. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 13

MISCHIEF MANAGED This year’s adventure has us taking the train and transporting us into the magical world of discovery. Participants will be sorted into houses, play Quidditch, and build skills with our newest editions of your favorite classes, including Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Astronomy. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 13-14 11:00AM-6:00PM

TACO FEST Taco Fest welcomes over 25 local restaurants and food trucks to feature a $2 taco in competition for SWFL’s most creative and most traditional taco and we need YOUR opinion. Join us for a fun afternoon of food, beer, and music for you and your entire family to enjoy. Entertainment will include bounce houses, rock climbing walls, live performances, fresh food and so much more! Details at bscevent.com/tacofest-bonita-springs.

MAR 18

COLLIE BUDDZ, KEZNAMDI, & 4TH ORANGE Buddz exploded onto the scene a few years ago when critics and tastemakers alike embraced him - Spin Magazine proclaiming, “Buddz proves the pop rule: Catchiness transcends color.” From Vibe Magazine to Entertainment Weekly, Collie Buddz made quite an impression with music critics. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 21

LEGENDS, LEADER, & LEGACIES BRUNCH A Women’s Empowerment event whose sole purpose is to gather a diverse room

of women for conversation and sharing to foster relationships. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 27

NAPLES FINE ART SHOW Hot Works presents the 4th Naples Fine Art Show, March 27 & 28, 2021 at the Naples Italian-American Club. Focusing on visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment and fostering art education among youth. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 27 11:00AM-6:00PM

GARLIC FEST Because who doesn’t love garlic? This March, BSC will be hosting its 4th Annual Garlic Fest in Centennial Park, Fort Myers. All food items will be garlicbased and ready to be served. Stop by and enjoy live music performances from local bands and well-seasoned food while looking out on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. Details at bscevent.com/garlicfest.

APRIL APR 2

ART FESTIVAL Over 30 vendors & local artists! Crafts, Art, Décor, Boutique Clothing, Jewelry, Raffles, Contests, Free Drinks, Crystals, One of a Kind Paintings, a Mermaid Tank, & so much more! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

APR 3

HURRICANE HEROES All Girl Scout grade levels will have the opportunity to become hurricane heroes. They will participate in activities like sandbagging, mock window boarding, creating an emergency kit for their families, learning basic emergency pet first aid, Paracord identification bracelets, and water filtration. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

APR 17

OFFICE TRIVIA BAR CRAWL Five venues, multiple bars, awesome after party! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.

APR 24

TACO & TEQUILA CRAWL Calling all taco lovin’ and margarita sippin’ fans! The best Taco & Tequila Crawl is coming to Fort Myers in April 2021. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAY MAY 1

MADLY LOVED MADLY (Mothers and Daughters Love Yourselves) Loved focuses on building skills in resiliency and self-esteem for mother/CSA daughter teams. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAY 6

THURSDAY OUTDOOR SOUND OFF ZUMBA WITH DANI RICO Join us for Outdoor Sound Off Zumba class (60 min). Class in the courtyard next to RecPlex fitness center. Every Thursday at 7PM. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAY 15

ART IN THE PARK Are you eager to express yourself artistically, acquire new skills, and hone techniques to create incredible artwork? Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAY 22

BOOZY BRUNCH CRAWL We’re bubbling with excitement to bring our Boozy Brunch Crawl to Fort Myers! Enjoy eating your brunch favorites, drinking mimosas & bloody Mary’s checking out new local spots, and dancing your brunch lovin’ butts off. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

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