Ongoing events

Everglades exhibition

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 21 at The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. “Entangled in the Mangroves: Florida Everglades Through Installation” features the work of nine Florida-based artists. Also: contemporary and 20th-century pieces from the permanent collection; Magritte works on loan; and more. Note bag size restrictions on the website, under Safety and Security. $10, $5 students or full-time military with ID, $1 for SNAP benefits visitors. artisnaples. org or 239.252.2611

Hollywood’s backstage moments

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Oct. 18 at the Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. “Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby” delivers an insider’s look at some of the greatest stars of old Hollywood in their backstage moments. Willoughby, a 20th-century photography pioneer, was the first outside photographer invited by studios to take photos on film sets. The exhibit features photographs from the sets of 17 iconic Hollywood films, including Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, Marilyn Monroe in Let’s Make Love, Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift on the set of Raintree County, Alfred Hitchcock on the set of Marnie, Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby and others. Free. themihs.org or 239.389.6447

Pastry and paintings

10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at Amy Art Gallery + Studio, 950 First Ave.

N., Naples. It’s a civilized way to start out the weekend — with a little coffee and rolls, some beautiful art around you and insights from someone well versed in it. Amy Art Gallery is offering one-hour sessions with experts who lead conversations that explore art’s role in everyday life, accompanied by treats and coffee from The Bakery at Grappino:

• Aug. 18 – “How to Buy Art,” with the gallery’s director, Leslie Vega

• Sept. 20 – “Behind the Scenes” at the gallery, also with Vega.

Free. Reservations are requested at 239.404.5014 or email beth@preddypr.com.

‘Through the Lens of Nature’ exhibition

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays- Saturdays through Oct. 31 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. “Through the Lens of Nature: A Celebration of Flora, Fauna and Culture” features work from the local artist group Collective 5. Mixed media exhibition. $10 for adults, $5 for kids. rookerybay.org ‘Artists in Bloom’

9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 26 at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Explores the interpretation of compositions found in landscapes. Included in general admission. $25 for adults, $10 for children. Free for members. naplesgarden. org

Last day: Holocaust propaganda exhibition

1-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays- Sundays through Aug. 15 at the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center of Southwest Florida, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples. Understand the propaganda of World War II with this “Convincing the Masses: Propaganda at Home and Abroad” exhibit. The museum has more than 1,000 photos and artifacts related to the Holocaust.

Museum opens at 12:15 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays for attendees who would like its docent tour. $15. For seniors, $13. For military/veteran, $7.50. For students with valid ID, $8. Ages 11 and younger, free. hmcec.org or 239.263.9200

‘Summer Sizzle’ exhibition

Noon-6 p.m. Thursdays- Saturdays Aug. 1-19 at Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery, 13451 McGregor Blvd., #1, Fort Myers. This summer exhibition offers an array of showcased mediums — oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media — to reflect a vibrant Southwest Florida summer. Artwork available for purchase to support local artists. Free admission. fortmyersbeachart.com

This weekend (Aug. 15-17)

‘Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for the Everglades’

3 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 at Arts Center Theatre, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. This one-woman show tells the life story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, author, journalist and environmental activist, with a witty and determined personality. Award-winning actress Melissa Hennig takes on the role. Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase required. For members, $25. For non-members, $30. marcoislandart.org or 239.784.1186

Candle-making workshop

10 a.m.-noon Aug. 16 at Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave., Immokalee. Turn back the clock to a time before electricity to learn how to make a candle in this hands-on workshop. Free admission. colliermuseums.com or 239.252.2611

Collier County first responders gather at the Naples Zoo to promote free admission for emergency personnel. Photo courtesy Naples Zoo

Free this week

Kids free; resident discount

8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays, at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Children are admitted free. Residents of Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties receive discounted admission of $17 through Sept. 30 with proof of residence. For summer programming, see naplesgarden.org or call 239.643.7275

Children bowl free

All day Mondays-Thursdays, until 5 p.m. Fridays at HeadPinz Naples, 8525 Radio Lane, Naples. Register your kids and they can bowl two games a day free at HeadPinz, with you there to guide them through the mastery of the hook, the split and, we hope, their first strike. Registration forms are on the website below. Not available on weekends. kidsbowlfree.com or 239.455.3755

Art Institute free Fridays

Naples Art Institute, 585 Park St., Naples. See current exhibitions online. naplesart.org or 239.262.6517

Museum free Sundays

Noon-4 p.m. Sundays at The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Free to all on Sundays. See current exhibitions under Ongoing Events. artisnaples.org or 239.597.1900

Free for first responders

8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily through Aug. 31 at the Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. As a thank you to those individuals who keep the community safe, all active and retired first responders receive free admission to the zoo with valid identification. napleszoo.org or 239.262.5409

Next week (Aug. 18-21)

Drawing from music

1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples.

Award-winning visual artist Anthe Capitan-Valais teaches how to create abstract and expressive art by listening to music. 10+. Advance registration required. $60. rookerybay.org

‘Divas of Soul’

6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal honors artists including Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and more in this tribute performance. Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase required. $50. artisnaples.org

Mahjong tournament

5-8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Road, Naples. SWFL Mahjong hosts this event for players to learn the game of American Mahjong. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres included. Three levels of play available for different skill levels. Beginner level, $100. Open play, $125. VIP, $200. 21+. Advance registration required. cmon.org/events/mahjong or 239.260.1707

Orchids for sale

6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. At this Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance meeting, 100 plants of varying species will be judged and awarded. Thanh Nguyen, owner of Springwater Orchids in Melbourne, will give tips to successfully grow an orchid. Orchids for sale. Free admission. Guests can join for $40 to receive club benefits. gulfcoastorchids. org or 239.269.6389

Mosquito lecture

5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. Andrea McKinney, a public outreach and education specialist for the Collier Mosquito Control District, gives an “Understanding Mosquitoes in Our Ecosystem” town lecture. Learn why Southwest Florida is a perfect home for mosquitoes, the different ecological roles mosquitoes play and more. Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase required. For members, $5. For non-members, $10. crewtrust.eventbrite.com

Embellished: back and bangled

6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Dimension Nightclub, 2634 Tamiami Trail E., Naples. Fashion, food and flair are the pledges for the second annual Embellished Wearable Arts Fashion Show, featuring the one-of-a-kind works of local designers. The event, with runway show, boutique, light bites and post-show dancing, benefits the Bayshore Arts District’s work to provide group studio space for working Naples artists within the area. This year’s music theme is “Broadway, Beethoven and Bon Jovi,” and the event honors arts visionary Jacqueline Morelisse — philanthropist, artist and designer — for her contributions to art education and community engagement. Tickets: $150, VIP with red carpet advance is $250 at bayshoreartsdistrict.betterworld.org

Next weekend (Aug. 22-24)

Digital photography workshop

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. Photographer Sonny Saunders teaches attendees the essentials of a digital camera, such as shutter speed, aperture and ISO control. Advance registration required. $55. rookerybay.org

Self-care series

8, 9:15 and 10:20 a.m. Aug. 23 at StudioFit Training Naples, 3078 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. Join the David Lawrence Centers Advocates for a morning of movement. Attendees can participate in fitness classes and a cold plunge and learn about mental wellness resources. Help promote self-care and behavioral health in Collier County. Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase required. studiofittraining.com