The Naples Pulse Weekly
Curated local events for Naples, by interest
Good morning, Naples.
This is a good week to be decisive. The calendar is not loud, but it has a few plans worth claiming before the usual July heat and last-minute indecision take over.
The big move is Les Miserables at The Naples Players, now in its final stretch through Sunday. If you have been meaning to go, this is the week. Around it, Naples has the kind of summer lineup that works best when you build one clean anchor and keep everything else easy: early music at Rooftop, Compass Margaritaville live music, Feast on 5th, Sunday brunch, sightseeing cruises, and a few low-pressure visitor plans.
This week's big picture: Les Miserables is the last-chance headliner, Rooftop and Compass are the easy music picks, and the smartest daytime plans are early, shaded, on the water, or centered around a good table.
If you only make one plan, make it Les Miserables before it closes. If you are hosting visitors, pair a food tour or cruise with one good dinner reservation and leave the rest of the day loose.
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Best Bets at a Glance
• Best last-chance plan: Les Miserables at The Naples Players
• Best easy music night: Motown Ross Brown at Rooftop
• Best visitor itinerary: Feast on 5th plus a Fifth Avenue dinner
• Best water plan: Naples Princess or Pure Florida
• Best weekend table: Sails, Taberna, or Tigress brunch
This Week's Headliner
Les Miserables
Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 PM, plus Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 PM | The Naples Players, 701 5th Ave S
This is the week to stop circling it and go. Les Miserables closes Sunday, which gives Naples one more strong theater-night anchor before the calendar settles back into lighter summer mode.
The practical play is simple: book dinner on or near Fifth Avenue, give yourself enough time to park and settle in, then let the show carry the evening. For readers who prefer daytime plans or have family in town, the Sunday matinee is the easier route.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/les-miserables/2026/07/22
Music & Live Entertainment
Motown Ross Brown at Rooftop
Thursday, July 23 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Rooftop at Riverside
This is the cleanest live-music pick of the week: early, social, and finished before the night gets heavy. Use it as the front half of dinner plans, especially if you want something lively without making the evening too formal.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/motown-ross-brown-at-rooftop/2026/07/23
Live Music at Compass Margaritaville
Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples
Compass is the flexible music backup for the week. It works after dinner, with visitors, or when you want a little atmosphere without tickets, parking stress, or a long drive.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/events
Live Music Saturdays at Compass Margaritaville
Saturday, July 25 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples
This is the more relaxed Saturday version. It gives you an early evening option before a late dinner or an easy place to land when the day has been mostly errands and air conditioning.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/live-music-saturdays/2026/07/25
Open Mic Night with Bryan & Steve
Monday, July 27 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | The Oasis
A casual local room for readers who like an informal music night. Best treated as a light Monday option, not the centerpiece of the week.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/open-mic-night-with-bryan-steve/2026/07/27
Theater & Performing Arts
Les Miserables Evening Performances
Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25 | 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM | The Naples Players
These are the full theater-night performances to build around. If you want the week to feel like more than dinner out, this is still the strongest bet in town.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/les-miserables/2026/07/22
Les Miserables Matinee
Sunday, July 26 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | The Naples Players
The Sunday matinee is the comfortable multigenerational choice. It avoids a late night, keeps dinner flexible, and still gives the weekend a real cultural anchor.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/les-miserables-matinee/2026/07/26
Tuesday Night Tuck-In on the Farm
Tuesday, July 28 | 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Empowerment Farm
A gentle weekday pick for families, visiting grandchildren, or anyone who wants something slower and different. Keep expectations simple: animals, a calm pace, and an early finish.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/tuesday-night-tuck-in-on-the-farm/2026/07/28
Food & Dining
Feast on 5th: Naples Food Tour
Wednesday, July 22, Sunday, July 26, and Wednesday, July 29 | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Paradise Food Tours
This remains one of the easiest visitor plans in Naples. You get the walk, the tastings, and the Fifth Avenue story without having to negotiate where lunch should be.
Pair it with Les Miserables if you want a full downtown day, or use it as the structured piece of a lighter itinerary.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/feast-on-5th-naples-food-tour/2026/07/22
Wooftop Wednesday at Rooftop
Wednesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 29 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Rooftop at Riverside
A social, casual early-evening option with a pet-friendly hook. It is best as a relaxed meet-up before dinner, especially for readers already heading toward Bonita Springs.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/wooftop-wednesday-at-rooftop/2026/07/22
Saturday Champagne Brunch
Saturday, July 25 | 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM | Sails Restaurant
This is the polished brunch lane. Use it when the meal should be the plan, especially for birthdays, visitors, or a weekend that needs a little ceremony.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/saturday-champagne-brunch/2026/07/25
Sunday Champagne Brunch
Sunday, July 26 | 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM | Sails Restaurant
The Sunday version gives you the same elevated brunch plan with more breathing room around Saturday schedules. It pairs neatly with an easy afternoon or a quiet evening at home.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/sunday-champagne-brunch/2026/07/26
Weekend Brunch at Taberna
Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Taberna Burntwood
A practical brunch choice when you want something easier to schedule before a matinee, a water outing, or a relaxed afternoon.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/weekend-brunch-at-taberna/2026/07/25
Sunday Brunch at Tigress
Sunday, July 26 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Tigress Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Use this as the more playful Sunday brunch pick. It is better when you want the meal to carry the plan, not just fill the slot before the plan.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/brunch-with-a-roar-at-tigress-restaurant-rooftop-bar/2026/07/26
Arts & Culture
July Art After Hours
Wednesday, July 29 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
This is the sharpest arts note just beyond the weekend. Admission is free, with museum exhibitions, concessions, and live music by Jerry Stawski on keyboard, which makes it a low-pressure way to make an ordinary Wednesday feel more intentional.
Info: https://artisnaples.org/events/art-after-hours.2627.1
Downtown Bonita Springs Walking History Tour
Thursday, July 23 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Historic McSwain Home Museum and Gardens
The Thursday morning slot is the better summer version of this tour. It is a small history-and-walking plan, best for readers willing to go a little north and keep the rest of the day light.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/the-downtown-bonita-springs-walking-history-tour-2/2026/07/23
Flamingo Island Flea Market
Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Flamingo Island Flea Market
Casual weekend browsing rather than a marquee cultural event, but it can scratch the treasure-hunt itch if you go early and keep it easy.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/flamingo-island-flea-market/2026/07/24
Twisted Bingo at Rooftop
Wednesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Rooftop at Riverside
Light, social, and easy to pair with an early drink or dinner. Best for readers who want something playful without turning the night into a production.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/twisted-bingo-at-rooftop/2026/07/22
Boating & Water
Naples Princess Sightseeing Cruises
Daily | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM | Port-O-Call Way
Still one of the easiest ways to make a quiet summer week feel like Naples. Good for visiting family, low-planning afternoons, and a water-view outing that does not require towels, chairs, or a full beach setup.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/naples-princess-cruises/2026/07/22
Pure Florida Sightseeing Excursions
Daily | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM | Tin City
A flexible Tin City-adjacent option when you want the water without overbuilding the day. Pair it with lunch nearby and keep the rest of the schedule simple.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/pure-florida-daily-sightseeing-excursions/2026/07/22
Morning E-Bike Rental
Daily | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Naples Electric Bikes
This belongs in the summer visitor toolkit, but make it a morning plan. Keep the route simple and do not pretend a July afternoon ride is the comfortable version.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/daily-e-bike-rentals/2026/07/22
Golf & Sports
FC Naples Next Home Match
Wednesday, August 5 | 7:30 PM | Paradise Coast Sports Complex
There is not a strong in-town sports event this weekend, so this is a calendar note rather than a this-week outing. FC Naples returns home August 5 against AV ALTA FC, which gives local sports readers a clean night to circle.
Info: https://www.fcnaples.com/schedule/
Florida Everblades Home Opener
Friday, October 23 | 7:30 PM | Hertz Arena
Too far out for the weekend calendar, but worth knowing for hockey readers who plan early. The Everblades return to Hertz Arena in October.
Info: https://www.floridaeverblades.com/
Outdoor & Nature
Naples Botanical Garden
Daily | Naples Botanical Garden
Still a reliable family and visitor stop if you go early, dress for heat, and keep the pace easy. Use it as a morning anchor, then move lunch indoors.
Info: https://www.naplesgarden.org/
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Daily | Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A quieter nature choice for readers who want shade, boardwalks, and a slower morning. Check current hours before driving out.
Info: https://corkscrew.audubon.org/
Morning E-Bike Rental
Daily | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Naples Electric Bikes
Useful for visitors who want to see more of town without turning the day into a beach setup. Morning is the whole point here.
Info: https://www.visitnaplesfl.com/event/daily-e-bike-rentals/2026/07/22
Quick Picks
Wednesday
• Les Miserables at The Naples Players, 7:30 PM
• Feast on 5th: Naples Food Tour, noon to 3:00 PM
• Wooftop Wednesday at Rooftop, 5:00 PM
• Twisted Bingo at Rooftop, 7:00 PM
Thursday
• Downtown Bonita Springs Walking History Tour, 10:00 AM
• Motown Ross Brown at Rooftop, 5:00 PM
• Live Music at Compass Margaritaville, 6:00 PM
• Les Miserables at The Naples Players, 7:30 PM
Friday
• Flamingo Island Flea Market, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Experience Bonita Springs Food Tour, 11:00 AM
• Live Music at Compass Margaritaville, 6:00 PM
• Les Miserables at The Naples Players, 7:30 PM
Saturday
• Flamingo Island Flea Market, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Weekend Brunch at Taberna, 11:00 AM
• Saturday Champagne Brunch at Sails, 11:30 AM
• Live Music Saturdays at Compass Margaritaville, 5:00 PM
• Les Miserables at The Naples Players, 7:30 PM
Sunday
• Tigress brunch, 10:00 AM
• Sails or Taberna brunch, late morning
• Feast on 5th: Naples Food Tour, noon to 3:00 PM
• Les Miserables matinee, 2:00 PM
• Live Entertainment at Compass Margaritaville, 2:00 PM
Coming Up
• Wednesday, July 29: July Art After Hours at The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples.
• Wednesday, August 5: FC Naples vs. AV ALTA FC at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
• Friday, October 23: Florida Everblades home opener at Hertz Arena.
• October 22 through October 25: Naples International Film Festival at Artis-Naples.
That is the week.
Make the theater plan if you have been putting it off, keep daytime plans cool and simple, and save a little room for one very good meal.
See you next Wednesday.
The Naples Pulse Weekly