Alyssa Riley

Summer brings a steady lineup of events across Southwest Florida, including gallery openings, live music, Fourth of July traditions and community festivals. As dates and details may change, check with individual organizations before attending. View our full event calendar here. Rooftop Retreats As summer’s heat descends and seasonal residents flock back north, wait times shrink at these five rooftop rendezvous, offering locals breezy retreats with craft cocktails, shareable bites and sunset views.

As crowds run thin and days stretch out, the region sizzles with summer events. In Fort Myers, country artist Vince Gill performs his 50th anniversary EP. Bonita Springs hosts Arts Bonita resident musician Zach Bartholomew for his showcase of blues covers and original compositions. In Naples, the best organists from across Southwest Florida gather for a great organ festival. Don’t miss these June events. Through Jun.

The Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in Naples this year, opens with a commanding presence as you approach the first gallery: a permanent sculpture by former Naples resident and artist Henry Schiowitz. Our arts editor, Emma Witmer, counts the piece, titled Real People… Real Numbers, among her favorite local sculptures. “The composition is simple and beautiful, but it tells a nuanced, deeply human story,” she says.