FRIDAY, May, 16

• Third annual Bayfront Summer Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Bayfront, corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41 East, Naples. The three-day event includes more than 60 boats on display in the water and another more than 40 boats on display on land. The third annual event features live entertainment and many marine vendor displays. Free admission and free parking. (239) 261-0882.

• Endangered Species Day at Naples Zoo, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, across from Coastland Center, Naples. The Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge mark the nation's third annual Endangered Species Day, a celebration of America’s commitment to protecting and recovering our country’s rare, threatened and endangered plant and animal species. At the Naples Zoo, guests will learn about endangered animals around the planet at exhibits and shows. The Zoo is offering free tickets to guests who join the Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge at the Zoo on Endangered Species Day. When a Zoo guest joins at the Friends $25 individual level on Friday at the booth in front of the Zoo entrance, the Zoo will donate an adult zoo ticket valued at $18.75. www.napleszoo.org

• Sushi and Sake, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Naples Resort & Club, 475 Seagate Drive, Aura Bar, Naples. 597-3232

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SATURDAY, May, 17

• Sea Turtle Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples. The rescued sea turtle in the Conservancy Discovery Center is almost big enough to be released. Come celebrate and say goodbye with food, prizes and activities. The first 100 people will receive free T-shirts. A turtle costume contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. www.conservancy.org

• Third annual Bayfront Summer Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Bayfront, corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41 East, Naples. The three-day event includes more than 60 boats on display in the water and another more than 40 boats on display on land. The third annual event features live entertainment and many marine vendor displays. Free admission and free parking. (239) 261-0882.

• Magic Carpet Concert, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Daniels Pavilion, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. A 45-minute program for childrn ages 3 to 9 featuring string musicians of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets $6. Also, enjoy a special storytelling hour from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. presented by Barnes & Noble and the Phil; free with Magic Carpet ticket. 597-1900. www.thephil.org

SUNDAY, May, 18

• Third annual Bayfront Summer Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Bayfront, corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41 East, Naples. The three-day event includes more than 60 boats on display in the water and another more than 40 boats on display on land. The third annual event features live entertainment and many marine vendor displays. Free admission and free parking. (239) 261-0882.

• Major/Minor II Concert, the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra plays side by side with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra with Andrew Lane conducting, 7 p.m. Sunday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. $10, adults; $5, students. 597-1900. www.thephil.org

• Gulf Coast Symphony, "Rhapsody in Love," Brahms and Bernstein, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Anderson Theater, Bishop Verot High School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. $20; $15; $10. (239) 481-4849. www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.

• USA Tea Dance, Naples Paradise Chapter, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., lesson; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., dancing Sunday, Modern Steps, 4117 U.S. 41 E., Naples. 298-2400 or 261-3724.

• Water Ski Show, 4 p.m. Sunday, lakeside near the restaurant piazza at Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Free. The Southern Extreme Water-Ski Team performs an exciting show every Sunday. (239) 948-3766. www.MiromarOutlets.com