Naples music week: Maxi Priest, Summerjazz, kid divas

Friday, June 22

Maxi Priest: 8 p.m., opening artist at 7. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs (at Imperial Parkway). Maxi Priest is a genre meister, jumping facilely from blues to reggae to dance hall. Hear some tunes from his latest disc, a rock homage to love, from Maxi and his band. $30-$50. swfleventcenter.com or 239-245-9910

Saturday, June 23

Rocket Man: The Elton John Tribute Show: 8 p.m. Hinman Auditorium at Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (between Vermont and Iowa streets). Tickets, $40 for premium and center seats, $30 for side seats. Info: 239-495-8989 ext.15 or artcenterbonita.org (Making it an evening out? See some dining ideas in "And a bite")

SummerJazz on the Gulf: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. This free summer concert series kicks off with 12-piece Steely Dan tribute band, Show Biz Kids. 239-261-2222 or naplesbeachhotel.com 

"Iolanthe": 7:30 p.m. 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. Opera Naples teen summer academy takes on the zaniness of Gilbert & Sullivan in the operetta that asks a tricky question of class-crossing romance taboos among England's upper crust: What if your fiancé is a fairy? Fully costumed, with set. $10 and $20. operanaples.org or 239-963-9050

Sunday, June 24

"Iolanthe": 3 p.m. See Saturday listing.

And a bite

Fortify yourself for that Elton John tribute show with some dining close to the Center for Performing Arts in Bonita Springs:

Petar's Restaurant: The Center of Bonita Springs Shopping Center, Unit 120, 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs.If you're looking for a more elegant evening, Petar's offers Italian cuisine to match, with wagyu beef in its homemade lasagna ($24) and for its braised short ribs with sides ($33). There's seafood, too.  But an assortment of starters is tempting for a meal: pumpkin risotto ($10), housemade ravioli at market price or crab cakes ($14). Reservations recommended. petarsrestaurant.com or 239-249-4064

Zorba's Mediterranean Grille: 9106 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Souvlaki and moussaka (both $18) are among the familiar Greek fare that's expanded a bit for pasta lovers with spaghettini Bolognese ($17) and Greek pasta, a yummy layering of macaroni, green beans, meat sauce and bechamel ($17). Bouilabaisse ($30) and grouper ($23) are among its seafood choices, and lamb lovers will find chops ($30).Reservations recommended. www.zorbasgrille.com or 239.992.5005