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4/3 – Peter Pan Goes Wrong – Live comedy play at The Belle Theatre on April 3-4 with multiple showtimes. Cornley Drama Society’s chaotic staging of the classic features collapsing sets, flying mishaps, and technical disasters spiraling into hysterical mayhem. Tickets are available online. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd. Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

4/4 – Arts on Tap – Arts on Tap returns Saturday, April 4, at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, featuring headliner JJ Grey & Mofro and opening act Honey Hounds. The outdoor event blends live music, craft beer and food trucks on the Alliance’s 10-acre campus. VIP tickets are sold out, and a near-capacity crowd is expected. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6–10 p.m. show. Tickets are still available for general admission. artinlee.org

4/5 – Cool Cruisers Car Show – Classic car cruise-in at Miromar Outlets near WINK Playland at 11 a.m. Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida hosts a free display of muscle cars, antiques, and classics. 10801 Corkscrew Road., Estero. 239-467-4076 or miromaroutlets.com.

WEDNESDAY 4/01

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Kimberly Akimbo – Opening for the Tony Award-winning musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. Heartwarming story of 16-year-old Kimberly navigating family dysfunction and a rare genetic condition with optimism and adventure. Tickets start at $62.12. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

Full Moon Wine & Waves Tasting Cruise – Sunset and moonrise wine‑tasting cruise aboard the Silver King departing from Tarpon Point Marina at 7:30 p.m. This intimate wine‑and‑water adventure features a guided tasting of premium wines paired with snacks and golden‑hour sunset views. Tickets are $65.00. 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-541‑5000 or westincapecoral.247activities.com.

THURSDAY 4/02

Student Art Exhibition– Opening day for the student art exhibition at Alliance for the Arts at 5 p.m. LAEA’s Future of Art Student Showcase features elementary and middle school art, with high school artworks to come. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org.

Concert in the Park – Live outdoor concert at Cultural Park at 5 p.m. The City of Cape Coral’s free “Concert in the Park” series brings live music, food trucks, and a relaxed sunset‑viewing atmosphere for families and music lovers. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-573-3128 or capeconcerts.com.

Pietro Iannotti: A Triumphant Season Finale – Live piano recital at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Acclaimed pianist delivers passionate interpretations of great piano repertoire to close the season with brilliance and artistry. Tickets are $61.80. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-415-5667 or tribbyartscenter.com.

American String Quartet – Classical chamber music concert at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Grand Atrium at 7:30 p.m. Internationally acclaimed quartet performs masterpieces from their 45-year repertoire. Tickets are $45.00. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

FRIDAY 4/03

JJ Grey & Mofro, joined by Jacksonville Beach blues-rock standouts Honey Hounds. -COURTESY PHOTO

Orlando Phillips – Steel drum performance at The Lighthouse Resort TikiBar & Grill at 1 p.m. Solo musician plays Calypso, Soca, Reggae on steel drums, sax, and vocals covering Marley, UB40, Buffett, and originals. 1051 Fifth Street, Fort Myers Beach. 239-463-9480 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

April Art Walk – Monthly art festival at Downtown Fort Myers River District at 5 p.m. Local and regional artists display, demonstrate, and sell diverse works along closed streets with live music and refreshments. First and Hendry St., Fort Myers. 239-313-5129 or myriverdistrict.com.

2026 International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition – Opening day for the group student art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Grand Atrium at 6 p.m. Fort Myers High IB students showcase diverse works in painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and more. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Possibilitàs – Opening for the group emerging artists exhibition at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Capital Gallery at 6 p.m. Gateway High School students Riley Motisi, Mercedes Jurado, and Jasmine Komar showcase mixed media works exploring childhood whimsy, folklore creatures, and mental health metaphors. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

The Purple One: Tribute to Prince – Live 80s music tribute concert at Gulf Coast Town Center Courtyard at 7 p.m. High-energy show celebrates Prince’s legacy with powerful performances transporting audiences into his vibrant musical world. 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 239-533-3253 or gulfcoasttowncenter.com.

Bee Gees Now! National Premiere Tribute Band – Live music tribute at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. This energetic Bee Gees tribute delivers tight harmonies on hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” and “How Deep Is Your Love.” Tickets start at $49.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

Memphis Lightning – Live blues rock show at Buckingham Blues Bar at 8 p.m. High‑voltage blues‑rock band Memphis Lightning brings their gritty guitar‑driven sound to the inside stage in a late‑night, bar‑style show. Tickets are $20.00. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693‑7111 or buckinghambar.com.

SATURDAY 4/04

Arts on Tap- Arts on Tap returns Saturday, April 4, at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, featuring headliner JJ Grey & Mofro and opening act Honey Hounds. The outdoor event blends live music, craft beer and food trucks on the Alliance’s 10-acre campus. VIP tickets are sold out, and a near-capacity crowd is expected. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6–10 p.m. show. Tickets are still available for general admission. artinlee.org

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Arts & Crafts Fair – Local artisan market at Bell Tower Shops at 10 a.m. Indoor vendors offer handmade crafts, original artwork, home décor, jewelry, and unique gifts. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1225 or belltowerfl.com.

Beer in the Bushes – Outdoor beer‑tasting fundraiser and live music event at SCCF Headquarters at 6 p.m. This 21‑plus, rain‑or‑shine party features craft beer, food trucks, and live swing‑era music supporting coastal conservation. Tickets are $131.17. 3333 Sanibel‑Captiva Road, Sanibel. 239-472‑2329 or sccf.org.

JJ Grey & Mofro Live at Arts on Tap – Live Southern rock concert at Alliance for the Arts at 6 p.m. Florida native blends raw rural blues and swampy Southern rock with craft beer, food trucks, and lawn seating. Tickets start at $85.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org.

John Primer: Chicago Blues Legend – Live blues concert at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Chicago blues legend John Primer brings raw, soulful guitar and vocals, carrying the spirit of Muddy Waters and Magic Slim to modern audiences. Tickets start at $52.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

SUNDAY 4/05

Easter Brunch Buffet – Holiday buffet brunch at Margaritaville Beach Resort, Fort Myers Beach, in the Compass Ballroom at 10 a.m. Enjoy Island‑style holiday brunch favorites. Tickets are $65.00. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899‑4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Cool Cruisers Car Show – Classic car cruise-in at Miromar Outlets near WINK Playland at 11 a.m. Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida hosts a free display of muscle cars, antiques, and classics. 10801 Corkscrew Road., Estero. 239-467-4076 or miromaroutlets.com.

Relentless Fire – Live rock concert at Bayside Park at 4 p.m. Southwest Florida band mixes classic, party rock, and new rock styles infused with soul during the Bayside Concert Series. Free event. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-454-7500 or fortmyersbeach.org.

MONDAY 4/06

If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You – Film screening at BIG ARTS at 7 p.m. Mary Bronstein’s 2025 drama follows Linda navigating her child’s illness, absent husband, and hostile therapist amid personal crisis. Tickets are $15.50. 430 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

TUESDAY 4/07

Denise Fennell’s The Bride: Or Does This Dress Make Me Look Married? – Opening for the one-woman comedy at Florida Repertory Theatre’s Artstage Studio Theatre at 7 p.m. Scrappy bride questions love, life, and marriage two hours before her wedding in this tour-de-force blending humor and heartfelt reflection. Tickets start at $53.00. 2267 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or floridarep.org.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Opening showing for the Broadway musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tony-winning extravaganza celebrates truth, beauty, freedom, and love through Baz Luhrmann’s glittering Parisian nightclub world with over 70 pop songs. Tickets start at $59.00. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

ONGOING

RAUSCHENBERG at 100: As Large as the World is – Presented by the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW through May 2. The exhibit celebrates Rauschenberg’s centenary with rare works, local ties and global projects. 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or rauschenberggallery.com.

“A Journey to the Oracle” – BIG ARTS presents the newest exhibit through April 17. Ebenezer Leyva explores perception, seeking the hidden threads that connect all things in an introspective, experimental journey. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

CATS – Live musical at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through April 4 with multiple showtimes. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Jellicle Cats gather for their annual ball, featuring dazzling dance and “Memory.” Tickets are $43.00-$98.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Love, Lies and the Lottery – Live comedy performance on stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through April 11 with multiple showtimes. Secrets, surprises and laughs unfold when a winning lottery ticket goes missing, with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and outrageous twists. Tickets are $33.00-$73.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Pinkalicious – Children’s musical at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through April 2 with multiple showtimes. Pinkalicious eats too many pink cupcakes, gets Pinkititis turning her pink, and must solve her predicament; includes lunch with ticket. Tickets are $28.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Little Shop of Horrors – Cult classic rock musical live at Florida Repertory Theatre’s Historic Arcade Theatre through April 12 with multiple showtimes. Nerdy florist, Seymour discovers bloodthirsty plant Audrey II, bringing fame and chaos with hits like Suddenly Seymour, Feed Skid Row and Me. Tickets are $58.00. 1514 Broadway, Fort Myers. 239-332-9500 or floridarep.org.

4000 Miles – Contemporary family dramedy live on stage at Players Circle Theater through April 5 with multiple showtimes. Young Leo visits his feisty 91-year-old grandmother, Vera, after a cross-country bike trip, building an unexpected connection over one month in a Greenwich Village apartment. Tickets are $37.60. 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com.

The Profound Drama of the Ordinary: René Miville – Photography exhibit at BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery through April 26. Pioneering darkroom artist showcases silver gelatin prints chemically manipulated by hand, created at the dawn of digital photography. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream – Jukebox musical at Music & Arts Community Center through April 4 with multiple showtimes. Doo-wop quartet Denny and the Dreamers chase fame in a 1960s talent contest amid romance and rivalry with era hits like Unchained Melody and Duke of Earl. Tickets start at $76.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

The Odd Couple – Classic comedy plays at Fort Myers Theatre through April 12 with multiple showtimes. Neil Simon’s hilarious tale of mismatched roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar unfolds from a messy poker game to domestic chaos. Tickets are $25.00-$42.75. 16120 San Carlos Blvd. Ste 5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com.

Julius Caesar – Opening night of the live Shakespeare tragedy at The Laboratory Theater through April 26 with multiple showtimes. Political ambition, loyalty, and betrayal collide as senators led by Brutus plot to overthrow rising dictator Caesar. Tickets available online (vary per showtime). 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239-218-0494 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Student Art Exhibition– Student art exhibition at Alliance for the Arts from April 2-11 & April 17-25. LAEA’s Future of Art Student Showcase features elementary/middle school art with an opening reception on April 2 from 5-7 p.m. High school works go on display from April 17-25, with the reception on April 24 at 5 p.m. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org.

Kimberly Akimbo – Tony Award-winning musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from April 1-5 with multiple showtimes. Heartwarming story of 16-year-old Kimberly navigating family dysfunction and a rare genetic condition with optimism and adventure. Tickets start at $62.12. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Broadway musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from April 7-12 with multiple showtimes. Tony-winning extravaganza celebrates truth, beauty, freedom, and love through Baz Luhrmann’s glittering Parisian nightclub world with 70+ pop songs. Tickets start at $59.00. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

2026 International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition – Group student art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Grand Atrium from April 3-23. Fort Myers High IB students showcase diverse works in painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and more. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Possibilitàs – Group emerging artists exhibition at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Capital Gallery from April 3-23. Gateway High School students Riley Motisi, Mercedes Jurado, and Jasmine Komar showcase mixed media works exploring childhood whimsy, folklore creatures, and mental health metaphors. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong – Live comedy play at The Belle Theatre on April 3-4 with multiple showtimes. Cornley Drama Society’s chaotic staging of the classic features collapsing sets, flying mishaps, and technical disasters spiraling into hysterical mayhem. Tickets are available online. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd. Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

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