2026-2027 Season

Solo Friends

Friendship. Connection. Things to do together.

Solo Friends brings together members and friends of Trinity for conversation, shared experiences, and opportunities to enjoy all that Naples has to offer.

Solo Friends gathering together at Trinity

Gather With Us

Upcoming Solo Friends Events

Join us throughout the season for gatherings planned especially for Solo Friends. Event details and registration will be available through REALM.

September 17

Solo Friends and the Naples Phil

Thursday · 4:00 p.m.

South Regional Library & Trattoria Mangia

Enjoy an afternoon outing with Solo Friends followed by dinner together.

Event Details & Registration
October 8

Evening on Fifth

Thursday · 5:30 p.m.

Ottimo

Spend an evening on Fifth Avenue with Solo Friends, beginning with dinner at Ottimo.

Event Details & Registration
November 10

Afternoon Tea

Tuesday · 1:00 p.m.

Brambles Tea Room on Fifth Avenue

Gather for a relaxed afternoon of tea, conversation, and friendship.

Event Details & Registration
November 22

Christmas with Solo Friends

Sunday · 4:00 p.m.

Moorings Presbyterian Church

Enjoy FGCU's Joyful & Triumphant Christmas concert together with Solo Friends.

Event Details & Registration
December 15

Night Lights in the Garden

Tuesday · 6:00 p.m.

Naples Botanical Garden

Experience Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden, with dinner planned at 7th Street South on the Waterfront.

Event Details & Registration
January 19

Game Night

Tuesday · 5:30 p.m.

Trinity Parish Hall

Bring your favorite game and a nibble to share for a relaxed evening of fun and fellowship.

Event Details & Registration
February 16

Solo Friends Dinner Out

Tuesday · 5:30 p.m.

Ridgway Bar & Grill

Gather with Solo Friends for an evening of dinner and conversation.

Event Details & Registration
March 21

FGCU Chamber Choir Concert

Sunday · 4:30 p.m.

Moorings Presbyterian Church

Enjoy the FGCU Chamber Choir in concert, followed by dinner together at BrickTop's.

Event Details & Registration
April 12

Slice Shop & Stardust Memories

Monday · 5:30 p.m.

Cambier Park

Set up your chairs in the park, enjoy dinner at the Slice Shop, then return for an evening concert by the Stardust Memories Big Band.

Event Details & Registration
May 11

Lunch at Dolce & Salato

Tuesday · 11:30 a.m.

Dolce & Salato

Wrap up the Solo Friends season with lunch and conversation together.

Event Details & Registration

Explore Together

Find Something to Do Together

There's always something happening in Naples! Explore these local resources for concerts, exhibits, classes, and more. Find something that interests you, invite a few Solo Friends, and make a plan.

The activities below are community offerings and are not organized or sponsored by Trinity-by-the-Cove.

Visual Arts

Exhibitions, galleries, classes, and special arts events throughout the Naples area.

Naples Art Institute Visit Website → Arts Bonita Visit Website → Art After Hours Visit Website →

Artis-Naples

Concerts, performances, films, exhibitions, and other cultural events throughout the season.

Artis-Naples Calendar View Events → Naples International Film Festival Learn More →

Opera

Explore live opera in Naples or enjoy Metropolitan Opera performances presented in local cinemas.

Opera Naples Visit Website → The Met: Live in HD Find a Theater →

Big Band Concerts

Find local performances featuring classic big band, swing, and jazz favorites.

Gulf Coast Big Band View Performances → Stardust Memories Big Band View Performances →

Learning & Community

Classes, lectures, programs, and community events offer plenty of reasons to get a few friends together.

FGCU Academy Explore Classes → Collier County Public Library View Events →

Stay Connected

Have an Idea?

Have a suggestion for a future Solo Friends gathering or a community resource we should add to this page? We'd love to hear from you.

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