Flicks, Conquistadors and More this Punta Gorda Weekend

Just before snowbirds start winging back to our oasis on the harbor, the harbinger of a busy season to come kicks in.  The Peace River Film Festival which began yesterday continues at the Event Center over the weekend.  And at Fishermen's Village Saturday the  Ponce De Leon Festival takes place, 10 am-6 pm.  You can learn about the history of Ponce De Leon and his discovery of Punta Gorda first hand from the Royal Order of Ponce De Leon Conquistadors.  In addition, there will be Nautical Arts & Crafts, live music with Claudio B., games, face painting, pictures with Conquistadors, and  more.

And here are some entertaining ideas for your Punta Gorda weekend nights: 

Tonight, Friday, September 21

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage:  Gary Grey entertains from 5 to 9 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's: Starz Band from 9 p.m.
At Biehl's Slip Not: American Made from 8 p.m.
At the Celtic Ray: Paul Duffy from 8 p.m.
At the Punta Gorda Elks: Anything Goes
At Deans South of the Border: High Tide from 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 22

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Doo Wop Crew entertains from 5 to 9 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's: Starz Band from 9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: Kettle of Fish from 9 p.m.
At the Celtic Ray: Hogey and the Carmichaels  around 8 p.m.
At the Punta Gorda Elks: Anything Goes

Other venues frequently having music (call first):

Top of the Wyvern
Tiki Bar at the Sheraton
Ice House Pub