Punta Gorda Community Calendar

Nov. 1-16
"The Plays the Thing"
Lemon Bay Playhouse presents this sophisticated comedy by Ferenc Molnar. Call (941) 475-6756 or visit lemonbayplayhouse.com for more information.

Nov. 1-Dec. 31
Sunloft Art Exhibit
The new Sunloft Center of Punta Gorda proudly presents Helmuth Graeff, an internationally renowned Australian artist. Call (941) 639-8488 for more information.

Nov. 3-Dec. 4
Harvest of Art
The Visual Arts Center presents the 20th annual Harvest of Art, the oldest and most prestigious juried art exhibit in Charlotte County. Call (941) 639-8810 for more information.

Nov. 7-8
Freedom Isn't Free
Pay tribute to our veterans at this patriotic celebration at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Call (941) 380-2507 for more information.

Nov. 8
Pierre's Purrisian Adventure
Join EARS Animal Rescue Sanctuary for a magical seaside evening at Vivante in Punta Gorda beginning at 5 p.m. Call (941) 475-0636 for more information.
2nd Annual Harbor Run/Walk
Head down to Laishley Park for either a 5K run beginning at 8 a.m. or a 4K walk beginning at 8:15 a.m. Call (941) 575-9099 for more information.

Nov. 9
Golf Tournament
In honor of Veterans' Appreciation Week, the Miliatary Heritage & Aviation Museum invites all golfers to their Veterans' Golf Tournament at Deep Creek Golf Course. Call (941) 575-9002 for more information.

Nov. 10
Jazz Concert
Charlotte County Jazz Society cordially invites everyone to the Cultural Center of Charlotte County to hear the Allen Vache Quintet. Call (941) 625-4175 for more information.

Nov. 14-16
Fall Festival
The San Antonio International Fall Festival will feature music by Joey Dee and his All Star Review; Ukranian, Mariachi, Irish and Greek dancers; bagpipers and Celtic music and dancers. Call (941) 624-3799 for more information.

Nov. 15
Car Show
The SUN Newspapers hosts the Fall Welcome Back Collector Auto Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their office on Harborview Road. Call (941) 235-7701 for more information.
Come in Black, Leave in Color
Make wearable art at this user-friendly, hands-on art spectacular at the Visual Arts Center. Call (941) 639-8810 for more information.

Nov. 16
"Czech it Out!"
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 30th season with music from Czechoslovakia featuring Jodie DeSalvo on piano and a performance of "New World" Symphony by Dvorak. Call (941) 625-5996 for more information.
Charlotte County Concert Band
Delight your ears with marches, overtures and Broadway selections at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Call (941) 625-4175, Ext. 221 for more information.

Nov. 19
Brian Roman
Brian will knock your socks off with his vocal talents at this dinner theater performance at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Call (941) 625-4175 for more information.

Nov. 21
Holiday Gala
Charlotte County Historical Center Society invites you to thier annual holiday gala at Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda. Call (941) 629-7278 for more information.

Nov. 22-23
Canterbury Faire
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come one, come all to the Church of the Good Sheperd in Punta Gorda for a rousting Canterbury Faire. Call (941) 505-5592 for more information.

Nov. 22
Lighting of the Village
Fishermen's Village kicks off this year's holiday season with its annual village lighting celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Call (941) 639-8721 for more information.
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled day learning about our local environment at Charlotte County Sports Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (866) 835-5785 for more information.

Nov. 27
18th Annual Turkey Trot
It's that time of year again! Time for the Turkey Trot, a 5K run and fun walk to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Call (941) 639-3162 for more information.

Nov. 28-Dec. 7
Symphony of Trees
Peruse all the gorgeous trees decorated for the 18th annual Symphony of Trees. Call (941) 629-7278 for more information.

Dec. 5-6
Holly Days Home Tours
Punta Gorda Garden Club presents its annual Holly Days Home Tour and Market, "A Harbor Christmas." Call (941) 505-6119 for more information.