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🌴 Naples Weekly: Your Guide to Popular Events, May 5-11
Experience Naples' Cultural Festivities
Welcome to your curated guide to Naples' most anticipated events for the week ahead.
From culinary delights to family activities and entertainment options, we've gathered the most popular happenings around town.
Be sure to confirm details with event organizers before attending.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Giuseppe and the Lion Ristorante
🍝 Details: Experience the grand opening of Naples' newest Italian restaurant, promising authentic cuisine in an elegant setting.
📅 Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00
📍 Location: Food & Thought
🌮 Details: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with special Mexican-inspired organic dishes and festive atmosphere.
📅 Date: Monday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
⏰ Time: Various
📍 Location: 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL
🥃 Details: A two-day celebration featuring Mexican cuisine, specialty cocktails, and festive entertainment.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Food & Thought
🍷 Details: Sample a selection of organic wines in a relaxed, health-conscious environment.
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Naples Wine Bar
🍷 Details: Explore the distinctive flavors of Bordeaux wines with expert guidance.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
📅 Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 Location: 2648 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL
👪 Details: Celebrate Mother's Day with a special tea party and open play activities for the whole family.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00
📍 Location: 970 5th Ave N, Naples FL 34102
🥂 Details: Treat mom to an elegant champagne brunch in a beautiful Naples setting.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00
📍 Location: Naples United Church of Christ
💐 Details: A special tribute celebrating mothers with music and heartfelt presentations.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00
📍 Location: Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave
🎨 Details: Create handmade cards and flowers for Mother's Day at this creative workshop.
📅 Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave
💃 Details: Learn salsa dancing and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this fun, interactive event.
🎵 Concerts & Entertainment
📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Norris Center
👑 Details: Witness the crowning of Miss Naples Pride 2025 in this celebratory pageant event.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00
📍 Location: Ankrolab Brewing CO.
🛶 Details: Join the festivities as Naples kicks off its annual canoe race with music, food, and community spirit.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Naples FL
🕯️ Details: Experience the magic of live music performed by candlelight in an intimate setting.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:30
📍 Location: Cavo Lounge in Mercato
🎸 Details: Enjoy live music from ONE80 BAND at one of Naples' premier entertainment venues.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 20:00
📍 Location: The Blue Monkey
🎵 Details: Rock out with The Mood Zombies as they bring their energetic performance to The Blue Monkey.
🏢 Business & Networking
📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00
📍 Location: DeVoe Cadillac Naples
🤝 Details: Network with local professionals in a relaxed setting at this after-hours business event.
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00
📍 Location: Naples
🤝 Details: Connect with other professionals at this popular monthly networking event.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 07:30
📍 Location: Hilton Naples
🌊 Details: Join community leaders and experts to discuss flood prevention and management strategies.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
🏨 Details: Celebrate the contributions of the hospitality industry to Naples' economy and culture.
🎭 Arts & Culture
📅 Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00
📍 Location: 585 Park St, Naples, FL
🖼️ Details: Explore this fascinating photography exhibition featuring works by two renowned photographers.
📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍 Location: 100 Goodlette-Frank Road South, Naples, FL
🎭 Details: Support young talent as they showcase their performing arts skills in this special cabaret event.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:30
📍 Location: 701 5th Ave S, Naples, FL
🎭 Details: Enjoy this heartwarming comedy about friendship and new beginnings performed by The Naples Players.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Food & Thought
🎤 Details: Watch local talent or share your own skills at this community-focused open mic event.
📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Bayshore Warehouse
🕯️ Details: Create a personalized candle as a Mother's Day gift or personal keepsake in this hands-on workshop.
⚠️ Please verify all event details with organizers before attending, as schedules and venues may change.
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Naples, FL News Highlights
🔗 Collier deputies respond to crash involving car fire in Naples
One person died after their speeding vehicle left U.S. 41 East, struck a tree and fence, flipped, and erupted in flames around 2:40 a.m. on April 27.
🔗 Part of Collier Blvd. shut down due to two-vehicle crash
A Wednesday morning collision closed one southbound lane of Collier Blvd. at 3rd Street NW, prompting deputies to warn drivers to expect delays.
🔗 Naples airport tests new flight procedures to reduce noise near the downtown area
Early-morning trials of revised arrival patterns aim to lower aircraft noise over downtown, with tests running about 90 minutes on all four runways.
🔗 SCAM: Grieving pet owners targeted in Collier County
Fraudsters posing as Animal Services have tricked owners into wiring money for fake emergency surgeries of missing pets, spoofing official phone numbers to appear legitimate.
🔗 Governor Ron DeSantis slams FL House over proposed cuts to Everglades restoration
Speaking at Rookery Bay Reserve, the governor accused the Florida House of slashing nearly $500 million from his $800 million environmental budget for Everglades and water-quality projects.
🔗 Collier County deputies search for information after driver kills 18-year-old
Kade Schembri, 18, was struck and left in the road on Radio Road Feb. 23; deputies have released a photo of a person of interest and are urging witnesses to come forward.
🔗 'Record breaking': U.S. Open Pickleball Championships draws thousands to Naples
The ninth annual tournament at East Naples Community Park kicked off with 3,500 competitors from all 50 states and 40 countries and is expected to draw over 50,000 spectators through May 3.
🔗 NCH unveils plans for 250 workforce housing units in Naples
Naples Comprehensive Health will build 250 affordable units on Immokalee Road to house its staff, backed by a $3.5 million donation, with opening slated for summer 2027.
🔗 Naples City Council invests in ADA compliant amenities for beaches
A $125,000 project will add wider sidewalks, blue mats, showers, and other features at Vedado Way, Lowdermilk Park, and Naples Pier to improve beach access for people with disabilities.
🔗 More than 600 people fed at St. Matthews House annual Easter dinner
St. Matthew’s House served its largest Easter meal yet, providing free dinner to over 600 guests despite a recent crash at one of its thrift shops.
