Punta Gorda This Weekend Happenings Before and After Dark

Gallery Walk tonight takes on a nautical them, and here's the rest of this weekend's highlights:

Tonight, Thursday, September 17

At Jacks, Marion and Taylor, Ladies Night at indoor/outdoor bar on the Avenue, 9pm-midnight. DJ Mo-Ron is Spinnin.'
At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Two Can Jam at 7 p.m.
At Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda Guitar Army, 6-10 p.m. Join local musicians for jamin'.
At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.
At Darkwood Center, Blues/Jazz.
At Cafe Ruelle, Marion Ave. Downtown, Chakula, 7-10 PM

At Pressellers, Olympia and Taylor, Music during Gallery Walk, Wine and Cheese.

Friday After Dark, September 17

At Fishermen's Village, Tommy D, 5-9 p.m., Center Stage. Free
At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.
At Cafe Ruelle, off Marion, Beth Marshall, 7-10 p.m.
At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, New Justice, 8-12 p.m.
At Punta Gorda Elks, Shore Drive, Anything Goes.


Saturday, September 18, Day-Time

At Gilchrist Park, Free Tai Chi Qigong workout 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Gazebo (Free)
In Front of the Court House, Downtown Farmer's Market, 8 a.m-noon.

At Fishermen's Village: POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, Center Court 1-3 pm presented by the Military Heritage & Aviation Museum. Reception follows at Museum. Call 575-9002 for more details.

Whining (Wine Tasting) Puppy Party at Sweet Treasures, 7-9 pm to benefit the Susan G. Komen 60-Mile Walk for the Cure in Tampa Bay. Games, raffles, wine tasting. Call 505-9463 for more information.

Saturday, September 18, After Dark

At Fishermen's Village, Center Stage: Beans- N-Seeds 5-9 PM.
At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.
At Cafe Ruelle, off Marion, Razz and Jeff from Mystic River , 7-10 p.m.
At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Two Can Jam , 8 p.m. till midnight.

At Punta Gorda Elks, Shore Drive, Anything Goes.

Punta Gorda This Weekend Happenings Before and After Dark

Some major events this weekend with other suggestions for evening entertainment:

Highlight: Sullivan Street Craft Fair, Downtown Punta Gorda

This Saturday, September 12, Downtown Punta Gorda will be transformed into an outdoor craft art fair, the 13th annual, with over 100 crafters showing original works available for sale. Admission is free and open to the public. All of the local and national crafters have been selected from hundreds of applicants by American Craft Endeavors, producers of the top outdoor craft festivals in the country.

On display will be folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry and paintings, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, scented soaps and body products. A full spectrum of craft art mediums will be available for viewing and for sale with prices ranging from as little as $3. All of the crafters will be at the festival with their work, giving visitors the opportunity to talk with the artisans, learn about their art and what inspires them, and purchase original pieces.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also on Saturday:

Fishermen's Village will hold its first annual Pirate's Day Festival Celebration. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. including "The Calendar Girls" Dance Group, Village wide treasure hunt, costume contests for children and adults, book signing and storytelling at Hooked on Books with James and Sarah Kaserman, "Madame Go Go" Stilt Walker/Fire Dancer, Buccaneer Bash with live music by Shawn Brown and the "As Is Band", "Pyrates of Tortuga featuring Pyrate Invasions and skits throughout the day, tours aboard the Royal Order of Ponce De Leon Conquistador ship, "Tats All Folks" air brush tattooing and much more. In addition, Florida's Blood Centers will have their Blood Mobile Bus at the Village 11 am-2:30 p.m. for those wishing to donate blood. Come to the Village in your best "pirate attire" all ye Mateys and Wenches. Admission is free. Call 941 639-8721 for more information.

Then later at Center Court As is Band performs starting at 5. p.m. and at Harpoon Harry's join the continuation of festivities with Costume Party and more followed by the Boogiemen. See Harpoon Harry's website for more info.

And here's the rest of the rundown:

Tonight, Thursday, September 10

At Jacks, Marion and Taylor, Ladies Night at indoor/outdoor bar on the Avenue, 9pm-midnight. DJ Mo-Ron is Spinnin.'

At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Two Can Jam at 7 p.m.

At Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda Guitar Army, 6-10 p.m. Join local musicians for jamin'.

At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.

At Darkwood Center, Blues/Jazz.

At Cafe Ruelle, Blues Jam, 7-10 PM

Friday After Dark, September 11

At Fishermen's Village, Montage, 5-9 p.m., Center Stage. Free

At Harpoon Harry's, in Fishermen's Village, The Boogiemen, 9 p.m.

At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.

At Cafe Ruelle, off Marion, Tommy D, 7-10 p.m.

At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Tight Squeeze, 8-12 p.m.

At Deans, US41 N at Retta Espanade, Bean-N-Seeds, 8 to Midnight.

At The Tavern at River City Grill, DJ, starting at 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 5, Day-Time

At Gilchrist Park, Free Tai Chi Qigong workout 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Gazebo (Free)

In Front of the Court House, Downtown Farmer's Market, 8 a.m-noon.

See above for Sullivan Street Festival and Fishermen's Village Pirate's Day.

Saturday, September 12, After Dark

At Harpoon Harry's, in Fishermen's Village, The Boogiemen, 9 p.m.

At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.

At the Tavern at River City Grill, DJ, starting at 9 p.m..

At Deans, US41 N at Retta Espanade, Hot Chick and a Guy, 8 to midnight.

At Cafe Ruelle, off Marion, Michael Hirst , 7-10 p.m.

At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Storm Surge , 8 p.m. till midnight.

Some Cool Upcoming Events in Punta Gorda first weekend in October

Last year at the beginning of October, Punta Gorda held its first Ocktorfest in front of the Court House sponsored by the Downtown Merchant's Association. For a first effort, it was a terrific event with delicious German food, entertainment, and dancing in the streets. Because it was new, many of our friends missed the event. Well here is a toggle to put on your calendar Punta Gorda's OKTOBERFEST on Friday October 2nd from 6 til 10pm in front of the old courthouse on Taylor street. Real authentic German ump pah music will fill the air to dance to in the street and lots of Sausages, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, Dessert and BEER AND WINE will be there to eat!.

Here's a picture I took last year.

Then on SATURDAY, October 3, Farmers Market starts its new winter hours from 8 til 1 p.m . Also on October 3 is the "Barstool Open". Details on this event were reported in http://youbelonginpuntagorda.blogspot.com/2009/07/girls-night-out-and-budweiser-peace.html.

There will also be an all-day breast cancer awareness event at Fishermen's Village on Saturday, October 3, "Think Pink." Activities will include: a symposium presented by American Cancer Society, a Pink Progressive Tea Party, Brighton and Pandora Breast Cancer Bracelet, Pink T-Shirts, Pink Pets On Parade, Pink Paint on The Pier (pink toes for the cure), a bra decorating contest, plaster "busts" decorated by local artists, Memorial Tree, Parade for survivors/memorial walk. A Live Concert will feature Nashville favorite, Chris MacArthur performing his hit single "Tough Enough to Wear Pink", 5-9 pm, Center Stage.

Punta Gorda This Weekend Happenings Before and After Dark

This weekend in Punta Gorda:

Tonight, Thursday, September 3

At Fishermen's Village, Muttini Mingle, The Floating "Yappy" Hour, 5:30-8 pm, Center Court

and Kay Jays, 5-7 p.m Center Stage.

At Pressellers, Olympia and Taylor, Free Wine and Cheese, Live Jazz.
At Jacks, Marion and Taylor, Ladies Night at indoor/outdoor bar on the Avenue, 9pm-midnight. DJ Mo-Ron is Spinnin.'
At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Two Can Jam at 7 p.m.

At Deans, US. 41 North at Retta Esplanade, Karaoke with George, 8 p.m. to midnight.
At Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda Guitar Army, 6-10 p.m. Join local musicians for jamin'.

At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.

At Darkwood Center, Blues/Jazz.

At Cafe Ruelle, Blues Jam, 7-10 PM

At Visani, Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, Shawn Jones and Josh Phillips, 8 p.m.

Friday After Dark, September 4

At Captain's Table, in Fishermen's Village, Bob Hanson Trio, 7-10 PM

At Fishermen's Village, Magen and Mike are Unforgetable, 5-9 p.m., Center Stage. Free

At Harpoon Harry's, in Fishermen's Village, Slick Willy, 9 to 12:30 a.m.

At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.

At Cafe Ruelle, off Marion, Lou Canoe , 7-10 p.m.

At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, The Crashers, 8-12 p.m.

At Deans, US41 N at Retta Espanade, Up the Creek, 8 to Midnight.

At The Tavern at River City Grill, DJ, starting at 9 p.m.

At Visani, Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, Shawn Jones and Josh Phillips, 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 5, Day-Time

At Gilchrist Park, Free Tai Chi Qigong workout 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Gazebo (Free)

In Front of the Court House, Downtown Farmer's Market, 8 a.m-noon.

At Fishermen's Village, Homeward Bound Greyhound Adoption, 1-3 p.m. Pet Vaccination Clinic 12-1 p.m. Center Court.

Saturday, September 5, After Dark

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage, Magen and Mike, 5-9 p.m., Variety and Dance, Center Stage. Free

At the Perfect Caper, Live Jazz. 7-10 p.m.

At the Tavern at River City Grill, DJ, starting at 9 p.m..

At Deans, US41 N at Retta Espanade, Kim and Ronnie, 8 to midnight.

At Cafe Ruelle, off Marion, Paul Cottrell, 7-10 p.m.

At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Low Rent , 8 p.m. till midnight.

At Visani, Kings Highway, Shawn Jones and Josh Phillips, Port Charlotte, . 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 6

At Biehl's Slip Not, 1601 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, DJ Mike, 4-7 PM