Top 5 things to do in Naples, Bonita Springs this weekend

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Here's the top 5 things to do in Naples, Bonita Springs this weekend.

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5. Chicago native performs standup in Naples

Comedian Rip Micheals — once an MTV cast member on "Wild 'n Out" — performs standup April 21-24 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21; 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, April 22; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23; and 6:45 p.m. Sunday, April 24. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

4. Naples concert to benefit Ukraine 

Enjoy a concert and help the people of Ukraine. John Sherman as "Johnny and the Ghost Riders" performs hits of Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church, 6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples. Freewill proceeds will benefit the people of Ukraine (through Lutheran World Relief). Tickets sold at the door afternoon of the concert. For more info, call 239-775-0696.

3. 10-minute plays in Bonita Springs

It's time again for the Stage IT! Ten-Minute Play Festival, at 7 p.m. April 22-23 and 2 p.m. April 23-24, in Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs.Ten curated 10-minute plays from 400 submitted from all over the world portrayed by local actors. In its sixth growing year. $30. artcenterbonita.org or 239-495-8989

2. Midwest love affair with 'Bridges of Madison County'

"The Bridges of Madison County" this weekend begins its 1½-week run at TheatreZone, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. It follows the story of an Italian woman who married an American soldier. Set it 1965 Iowa, she looks forward to her four rare days home alone when a National Geographic photographer stops by asking for directions and changes her life. From $50. 7:30 p.m. April 21-24, 28-30, May 1; 2 p.m. April 23, 24, May 1. More at theatre.zone.

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1. It's Pickleball time in East Naples 

The sixth annual Minto US Open Pickleball Championships kick off this weekend, beginning Saturday, April 23, and into next at East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive. Enjoy watching the best athletes compete in this growing sport. Free for most of the tournament, with $5 parking. usopenpickleballchampionship.com/

OTHER THINGS TO DO

Uptown Express: 7 p.m. Friday April 22. Norris Community Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. And evening of Fifties and Sixties rock 'n' roll favorites. $25 reserved seats. 239-213-3049 

Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Professional orchestra performs Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 5” and more. Carlos Izcaray conducts. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. $44-$74 ($15 for students). Negative COVID test or proof of vaccination required. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org

Naples Concert Band: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Final 50th anniversary concert, led by conductor Harris Lanzel, featuring Craig Greusel, Collier County schools music educator, as voalist; Stephen Parker on saxophone; and Timothy Yontz, director of bands at FGCU Bower School of Music and the Arts, as guest conductor for several works. Bring seating. Freewill offering. www.NaplesConcertBand.org

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriter and on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.