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Last Chance – Sea Grape Gallery presents work by featured artists Barbara Albin (acrylics) and Marlene Jones (horsehair and raku pottery) through Sept. 1 at the independent gallery. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-575-1718 or www.seagrapegallery.com.

Call to Artists – The Visual Arts Center wants your art for the “Color!” exhibit. Express yourself through color in 2D and 3D art for this juried exhibit, open to members and non-members. The exhibit will be on display from Sept. 15-Oct. 12 in the Main Gallery. The online registration deadline is Sept. 6. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m. Sept. 22. 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. exhibits@visualartcenter.org, 941-216-6676 or www.VisualArtCenter.org.

Dance Class – The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association offers Ladies Dance for all levels from 11 a.m.-noon on Thursdays. Get introduced to steps from salsa, rumba, Charleston, swing, blues, tango and paso doble; no partner needed. Instructor: Nathalie Lemoine. Registration required: lemoineswfl@gmail.com, 941-830-3151 or www.pgica.org. 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda.

Live Performance – Chris Brett, the accordionist from the Gulf Coast Banjo Society, performs at 11:30 a.m. at Snook Haven. Joey O performs from 5-8 p.m. 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice. www.snookhaven.com or 941-485-7221.

War Hero Film – The documentary/ biography “Audie Murphy: Great American Hero” is shown at 1 p.m. today through Saturday at the Military Heritage Museum Auditorium. The movie is included with museum admission: $14 adults; $12 veterans and active-duty military; $9 age 5-14; $5 annual members. Free for charter and sustaining members, and those younger than age 5. 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-575-9002 or www.militaryheritagemuseum.org.

Fishermen’s Village – Jeff Hughes performs from 4-8 p.m. at the Sunset Beach Tiki Bar at Fishermen’s Village. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721 or www.fishermensvillage.com.

Live Music – Frank & Sam Jam performs from 5-9 p.m. at TT’s on Charlotte Harbor. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. www.Sizzling2022.com.

Live Music – La Lucha with Ona Kirei performs from 6-9 p.m. at the Grill at 1951. 1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.thegrillat1951.com or 941-255-0994.

Music at Charley’s – He Said She Said performs from 6-10 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Tunes at Dean’s – Remedy performs from 7-11 p.m. at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder.com.

At The Celtic Ray – It’s Comedy Night from 7-10 p.m. at The Celtic Ray. 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-916-9115 or www.CelticRay.net.

Dance Fusion – The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association presents a Dance Fusion Class from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fridays and Tuesdays. $12 per class. No class Tuesday. 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. zumbawithcarla@gmail.com or www.PGICA.org.

Live Music – Chris Brett, the accordionist from the Gulf Coast Banjo Society, performs at 11:30 a.m. at Snook Haven. 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice. www.snookhaven.com or 941-485-7221.

Woodworkers Welcome – The Lemon Bay Woodcarvers meet from noon-2:30 p.m. every Friday at Community Presbyterian Church in Kastner Hall. All levels of carvers are welcome including beginners interested in learning the art of woodcarving. Instructions provided. A $1 donation is requested. 405 S. McCall Road, Englewood. 410-320-1489 or mazz102@yahoo.com.

Music at Charley’s – Danny Beach performs from 1-5 p.m. and Falling Iguanas performs from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Dean’s Tunes – TWP performs from 2-6 p.m. and the Donut Army performs from 8 p.m.-midnight at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder. com.

Fishermen’s Village – Austin James performs from 5-9 p.m. in Center Court and singer Kit Jones performs from 4-8 p.m. at the Sunset Beach Tiki Bar at Fishermen’s Village. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721 or www.fishermensvillage.com.

Boaters invited – The Punta Gorda Boat Club Sunset Social takes place from 5-7 p.m. at the clubhouse. Bring an appetizer to share and BYO beverage of choice. 802 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-743-2472 or www.puntagordaboatclub.org.

New Shopping Op – The Happy Hour Marketplace runs from 5-8 p.m. Fridays at Bailey Brothers Park. The event includes live music, crafts, art, fresh produce and fruits, soul food, books, poetry readings, professional services, open mic and housewares. 361 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Punta Gorda. 941-258-4920.

Live Music – Scott Earl Holman performs from 6-9 p.m. at the Grill at 1951. 1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.thegrillat1951.com or 941-255-0994.

Karaoke Night – Leng Sommers hosts Karaoke 7-10 p.m. at the Gilded Grape. 3796 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.gildedgrape.com or 941-235-9463.

More Music – Tropical Avenue performs from 7-11 p.m. at TT’s on Charlotte Harbor. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. www.Sizzling2022.com.

Funny Guy – Dylan Vattelana performs at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at The Library Comedy Club inside Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside. Reserved seat tickets are $15. Full bar and menu. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. Reservations required at 305-343-2930 or email degame@att.net.

At The Ray – Rockin’ Jake performs from 9 p.m.-midnight at The Celtic Ray. 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-916-9115 or www.CelticRay.net.

Downtown Market – The Saturday Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of Taylor and Olympia in downtown Punta Gorda. Vendors offer produce, nuts, baked goods, homemade pasta, kitchenware, beef and fresh seafood, citrus, jewelry, candles and soaps, crafts, cheese and live music. www.facebook.com/PuntaGordaFarmersMarket or www.puntagordachamber.com/punta-gorda-farmers-market.

Fiddles & More – The monthly Heartland-Southwest Bluegrass Bash takes place at Craig’s RV Resort. Headlining performers include Highway 41 South at 2 p.m.; the Southwest Jam Band opens at 1 p.m. A Beginner Friendly Bluegrass Jam is held at 10 a.m. The bluegrass jam and concert are free for members of the Heartland Bluegrass Association and the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association, $7 donation for non-members. BYO chairs. A family membership is $25 per year. Campsites are available at $25 per night. Dry camping is $10. Food concession on Saturday. 7895 N.E. Cubitis Ave., Arcadia. 941-467-2051 or www.heartlandbluegrass.org.

Fishermen’s Village – Jim Pappas performs from noon-4 p.m. and Steel Drum featuring Dave Lapio performs from 5-9 p.m. in Center Court at Fishermen’s Village. Singer Beth Travers performs 4-8 p.m. in the Sunset Beach Tiki Bar. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721 or www.fishermensvillage.com.

Tunes at Dean’s – Picking Crew performs from 1-5 p.m. and Dukes of Brinkley performs from 8 p.m.-midnight at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder.com.

Live Music – Rudy Cox performs from 1-4 p.m. at Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill. 9700 S.W. Riverview Circle, Arcadia. www.nav-a-gator.com or 941-625-4407.

Music at Charley’s – Jacob Engelking performs from 1-5 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s and Pirate Radio performs from 6:30-10:30 p.m. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Live Tunes – Divebombers perform from 1-4 p.m. at Snook Haven. 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice. www.snookhaven.com or 941-485-7221.

More Music – Rudy Cox performs from 2-5 p.m. at Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill. 9700 S.W. Riverview Circle, Arcadia. www.nav-a-gator.com or 941-625-4407.

At The Ray – Paul Duffy performs from 4-7 p.m. at The Celtic Ray and Tuff Son performs from 9 p.m.-midnight. 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-916-9115 or www.CelticRay.net.

Bingo Saturdays – Make reservations for Bootsey-Licious Bingo at Nino’s Bakery & Restaurant beginning at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6 p.m. $20 cash at the door. Minimum purchase of two drinks and one food item per person required. Reservations required at 941-833-8912.

Live Music – Tony Boffo performs solo from 6-9 p.m. at the Grill at 1951. 1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.thegrillat1951.com or 941-255-0994.

Strictly ’60s – Kim Jenkins sings the radio hits we love to dance to from 6:30-9 p.m. at Austin’s Olde World Restaurant. 14415 Tamiami Trail, North Port. Make reservations at 941-426-1155.

Singers Sought – Jeannie Smyth leads Karaoke 7-10 p.m. at the Gilded Grape. 3796 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.gildedgrape.com or 941-235-9463.

More Music – Section 8 performs from 7-11 p.m. at TT’s on Charlotte Harbor. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. Tickets for this VIP concert are $25. www.Sizzling2022.com.

Kayak Group – The Port Charlotte Kayakers meet for kayak trips from 9-11 a.m. on Sundays. Bring your own kayak and safety equipment. The group meets at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays for dinner and to determine the next kayaking destination. For location and details: 407-935-1949.

At Fishermen’s Village – Jim Pappas performs from noon-4 p.m. in Center Court at Fishermen’s Village and singer Luke Perring performs 4-8 p.m. in the Sunset Beach Tiki Bar. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721 or www.fishermensvillage.com.

Live Music – Flatwater performs from 1-5 p.m. Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill, 9700 S.W. Riverview Circle, Arcadia. www.nav-a-gator.com or 941-625-4407

Live Music – Swinging Bridge performs from 1-4 p.m. at Snook Haven. 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice. www.snookhaven.com or 941-485-7221.

Tunes at Dean’s – J&B Acoustics performs from 1-5 p.m. and Gary & Kerri perform from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder.com.

Music at Charley’s – Jonny Puma performs from 1-5 p.m. and Falling Iguanas performs from 6-10 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Live Music – Jah Rockaz performs from 3-7 p.m. at TT’s on Charlotte Harbor. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. www.Sizzling2022.com.

At The Celtic Ray – Cage O’Hanlon performs from 4-7 p.m. at The Celtic Ray. 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-916-9115 or www.CelticRay.net.

Free Class – The Charlotte County Genealogical Society hosts a free Zoom genealogy class from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Mondays. This week: A Genealogy Q&A by CCSGI members. CCGSI members receive the link by email; non-members can email dharris122@yahoo.com for the link. www.ccgsi.org or 941-380-2898.

Music at Charley’s – Chris Connolly performs from 6-10 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Tunes at Dean’s – Live & Learn Duo perform from 7-11 p.m. at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder.com.

Green Market – The Tuesday Harbour Heights Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays year-round at its new location at 27000 S. Dunnybrook Road, Punta Gorda. Some produce and food vendors stay late until 2:30 p.m. Email teddyehmann@earthlink.net.

Live Music – Jonny Puma performs from 5-9 p.m. at TT’s on Charlotte Harbor. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. www.Sizzling2022.com.

Quartet Performs – The Tony Boffa Quartet performs from 6-9 p.m. at the Grill at 1951. 1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.thegrillat1951.com or 941-255-0994.

Music at Charley’s – Peter Taylor from 6-10 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Singers Wanted – It’s Karaoke with Olga from 7-11 p.m. at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder.com.

Laugh Contest – Visani presents First Comic Standing: A Comedy Competition Round 4 at 7:30 p.m. Stand-up comedians compete for a paid feature spot, opening for a nationally touring comedian at Visani and The Comedy Zone. Free admission but two-item minimum per person. 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Live Music – Bittersweet Saloon performs from 5-9 p.m. at TT’s on Charlotte Harbor. 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. www.Sizzling2022.com.

Music at Charley’s – Shindig from 6-10 p.m. at Hurricane Charley’s. 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-9695 or www.hurricanecharleys.com.

Live Music – Enjoy music by the Time Goodman Jazz Jam from 6-9 p.m. at the Grill at 1951. 1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. www.thegrillat1951.com or 941-255-0994.

Music at Dean’s – Torched performs from 7-11 p.m. at Dean’s South of the Border. 130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941-575-6100 or www.deanssouthoftheborder.com.

Pub Trivia – The Celtic Ray hosts Pub Trivia from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays. 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-916-9115 or www.CelticRay.net.

Laughs Guaranteed – Comedian James Yon performs at 7:30 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Sept. 1-2, and 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Visani. 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. $12. 941-629-9191 or www.visani.net.

Art Opening – The North Port Art Center holds a reception at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Wellen Park Welcome Center showcasing artwork, photography and pottery by Barbara Archer-Baldwin, John Baldwin and Jenny Haught. The exhibit will be on display for several months. 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice. www.northportartcenter.org or 941-423-6460.

Advance Tickets – Get your tickets now for the Trucks Gone Wild Fall Classic at Redneck Mud Park Nov. 10-13 and save $35 off the price at the gate. The event includes four days of mudding, with mega mud truck races, truck pulls, mud bogging, side by side races, ATV barrel races, plus miles of trails, music, parties at the stage, camping and food. 44570 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda. 239-823-3542 or www.redneckmudpark.com.

Wine Tastings – Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine hosts 20-minute wine tastings every Saturday. Steph Herndon is your personal tour guide on this short-form wine tasting. $5, which can be applied toward your purchase. 117 Herald Court, Suite 1112, Punta Gorda. Reservations required at 941-505-0479 or www.pgchocolateandwine.com

Help Wanted – Class instructors are needed for the nonprofit Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association for programs beginning in the fall. If you have expertise in the arts (music, visual, literary, culinary), fitness (dance, yoga, Pilates, tai chi), foreign language, history/culture, finance, technology, or another area, your help is needed. Contact Jennifer at jennifer.dechiara@gmail.com. For info: www.pgica.org or 941-637-1655.

Shopping Tours – Mystery Resale Shopping Bus Tour resumes its resale shopping bus tours every other Thursday, with pickup points from Venice to Naples. Organizers don’t disclose the location until shoppers are on the bus. Tickets include a catered lunch, door prizes, discounts, contests and more. Choose from 17 different cities. Email happythriftertours@gmail.com or www.thehappythriftershopper.com or 941-786-4847.

Art Workshops – The Portrait Open Studio workshops meet from 9:30 a.m.- noon on Thursdays at the Visual Arts Center. Develop your portrait skills in any media with a live model. Easels available for use during session. 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. Register in advance online at www.visualartcenter.org or 941-639-8810.

Second Saturday – The Second Saturday Dance Lesson and Party takes place from 2-5 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club. Refreshments available. $15 USA Dance members; $25 member couple; $17 non-members; $30 non-member couple. 118 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. Reservations requested at 330-501-2366.

Second Sunday – The Southwest Florida Fossil Society meets the second Sunday of every month from 2-4 p.m. at the PG Boat Club, 802 Retta Esplanade (past Fishermen’s Village). Meetings include guest speakers, show and tell, ID of finds, raffles and kid’s corners. Field trips are open to members. 941-993-6694 or sue.coller@yahoo.com.

Fourth Friday – The Punta Gorda Boat Club Sunset Social takes place from 5-7 p.m. at the clubhouse. Bring an appetizer to share and BYO beverage of choice. 802 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-743-2472 or www.puntagordaboatclub.org.

Fourth Sunday – A Social Dance Party takes place from 2-5 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month, at the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club. Dance lessons are also offered. $15 USA Dance members, $20 member couples, $17 non-members, $30 non-member couples. 118 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. 330-501-2366.

Fourth Weekend – The Heartland Southwest Bluegrass Bash takes place this Saturday at Craig’s RV Resort. Performers include the Highway 41 South. Free for members of the Heartland Bluegrass Association and the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association; $7 donation for non-members. BYO chairs. A family membership is $25 per year. Campsites are available at $25 per night. Dry camping is $10. Food concession on Saturday. 7895 N.E. Cubitis Ave., Arcadia. 941-467-2051 or www.heartlandbluegrass.org. ¦

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