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TOP PICKS

5/8 – Pawsitively Loved Yappy Hour – Dog‑friendly social event at Bell Tower Shops at 6 p.m. This Mother’s Day–themed Yappy Hour invites dog moms and their pups to enjoy music, shopping, and treats while supporting Gulf Coast Humane Society in Center Court. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑489‑1221 or belltowerfl.com.
5/9 – Gulfshore Ballet, Don Quixote – Classical ballet at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Gulfshore Ballet brings the fiery spirit of Spain to life in this three‑act classic, featuring dazzling solos, intricate ensemble work and high‑energy choreography set to Ludwig Minkus’s score. Tickets are $50.00. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑415‑5667 or tribbyartscenter.com.
5/10 – Mother’s Day Express – Murder‑mystery dinner‑train show at SemGulf / Colonial Station at 5:30 p.m. Treat Mom to an evening on the rails with the new show “Secret to Victory,” a relaxed Sunday‑night mystery dinner aboard a moving train. Tickets are $129.00. 12150 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑275‑8487 or semgulf.com.

WEDNESDAY 5/06

Lee County Community Band Performance – Concert at Lakes Regional Library at 3 p.m. The Little Lee County Community Band performs a free, family-friendly show of popular wind band repertoire. 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers. 239‑533‑4000 or leelibrary.librarymarket.com.

Greg Williams: ‘Nurses’ Night Out’ – Live comedy show at Snappers Comedy Club at 7 p.m. Nurse turned comedian Greg “G” Williams headlines a themed comedy night tailored for healthcare professionals, mixing observational humor, hospital stories, and crowd work. Tickets are $22.50. 8595 College Parkway, Ste. 270, Fort Myers. 239‑472‑1111 or snapperscomedyclub.com.

THURSDAY 5/07

‘Florida Life’ – Opening reception for the juried gallery exhibition at Cape Coral Art League at 5 p.m. Artists explore everyday life in Florida through paintings, photography, and mixed media in a juried show held during Members Month in Studio 1. 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239‑772‑5657 or capecoralartleague.org.

Teacher Appreciation Night – Arts and social event at Alliance for the Arts at 6 p.m. Teachers relax, connect, and are celebrated over complimentary food and drinks at this special evening hosted by Art in Lee. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑481‑8866 or artinlee.org.

Zach Bartholomew: Bird Lives – Jazz concert at Arts Bonita’s Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Zach Bartholomew and Mark Small lead a top‑tier rhythm section in a high‑energy tribute to Charlie Parker’s bebop classics. Tickets start at $42.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239‑495‑8989 or artsbonita.org.

FRIDAY 5/08

Orlando Phillips – Island music at Tiki Bar & Grill, Lighthouse Island Resort at 1 p.m. Orlando Phillips brings the island vibes with Calypso, Soca, and Reggae favorites, featuring steel drums, saxophone and smooth vocals for a feel-good live experience. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Pawsitively Loved Yappy Hour. -STOCK PHOTO

Pawsitively Loved Yappy Hour – Dog‑friendly social event at Bell Tower Shops at 6 p.m. This Mother’s Day–themed Yappy Hour invites dog moms and their pups to enjoy music, shopping, and treats while supporting Gulf Coast Humane Society in Center Court. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑489‑1221 or belltowerfl.com.

Lilo and Stitch – Palm City Cinema presents the Family‑film screening at Riverside Community Center at 6:30 p.m. A free, family‑friendly outdoor‑style showing of the new live‑action Lilo & Stitch follows a lonely Hawaiian girl who befriends a runaway alien, helping to heal her fractured family. 3061 E. Riverside Drive, Fort Myers. 239‑321‑7560 or fortmyers.gov.

The Bank of America High School Musical Awards – High‑school musical‑theatre awards show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall’s Daniels Pavilion at 7 p.m. Local high‑school actors, orchestras, and crews are honored for their work in area musical productions, with numbers drawn from multiple school shows. Tickets start at $16.00. 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 239‑481‑4849 or bbmannpah.com.

Disney’s Descendants: The Musical – Opening showing of the youth musical‑theatre show at The Belle Theatre at 7 p.m. Theatre‑education students stage this high‑energy adaptation about the children of Disney’s iconic villains who leave the Isle of the Lost to attend school in Auradon and choose whether to follow their wicked roots or forge their own path. Tickets are $16.55. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239‑323‑5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

Devon Allman’s Blues Summit with Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall – Blues concert at Arts Bonita’s Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Devon Allman leads a stacked blues‑rock summit featuring Wet Willie’s Jimmy Hall, guitar ace Larry McCray, and special guest Ghalia Volt in a high‑energy homage to Southern roots and soul. Tickets start at $64.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239‑495‑8989 or artsbonita.org.

SATURDAY 5/09

Arts & Crafts Fair – Arts and crafts fair at Bell Tower Shops at 10 a.m. Local artisans and crafters fill the center with handmade jewelry, art, home décor, and more, plus local food and community. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑489‑1221 or belltowerfl.com.

Mother’s Day Shopping Fair – Outdoor market at Bell Tower Shops at 10 a.m. Local vendors fill a drop‑in outdoor market at Bell Tower for a Mother’s Day–themed shopping fair featuring handmade goods, gifts, and family‑friendly finds. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑489‑1221 or llsnevents.com.

Hurricane Preparedness Expo – Community safety and preparedness event at Caloosa Sound Convention Center at 11 a.m. The City of Fort Myers Emergency Management team hosts a family‑friendly expo featuring preparedness tips, vendor booths, WINK News presentations, food trucks, and city‑vehicle displays. 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers. 239‑321‑7400 or fortmyers.gov.

Gulfshore Ballet, Don Quixote – Classical ballet at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Gulfshore Ballet brings the fiery spirit of Spain to life in this three‑act classic, featuring dazzling solos, intricate ensemble work and high‑energy choreography set to Ludwig Minkus’s score. Tickets are $50.00. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑415‑5667 or tribbyartscenter.com.

RB Stone in Concert – Live blues‑Americana show at ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian at 7 p.m. Modern “blues cowboy” RB Stone brings his road‑worn songs and seasoned storytelling, with UK‑based singer‑songwriter Gareth Rockliffe opening the evening. Tickets are $20.00 (general admission). 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑936‑9992 or americanacma.org.

Blockbusters Cabaret – Musical‑tribute cabaret show at Cultural Park Theatre at 7 p.m. Join a cabaret evening packed with favorite songs from the movies, celebrating beloved film tunes in an intimate, song‑filled night. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239‑772‑5862 or culturalparktheatre.org.

Peace of Woodstock: Tribute & Nostalgia – Rock‑tribute concert at Arts Bonita’s Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. A live ensemble channels the sound and spirit of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, recreating hits by Hendrix, Joplin, Santana, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, and CSN&Y. Tickets start at $42.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239‑495‑8989 or artsbonita.org.

SUNDAY 5/10

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet – Mother’s Day buffet at JWB Grill at 10 a.m. Margaritaville Beach Resort’s Gulf‑front grill hosts a special Mother’s Day buffet with fresh seasonal fruits, bagel & lox, salads, carved prime rib, chicken piccata, blackened snapper, shrimp pasta, and an omelet station. 1170 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239‑899‑4094 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

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Mother’s Day at Bay Street Yard – Mother’s Day celebration at Bay Street Yard at 11 a.m. Moms enjoy $8 MOMosas, family‑friendly activities, and live entertainment in a festive, open‑air setting. 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239‑431‑1006 or baystreetyard.com.

Mockingbird – Live party‑band concert at Bayside Park Concert Series at 4 p.m. Six‑piece, high‑energy variety band Mockingbird fills the waterfront with upbeat rock, country, and dance hits in a free, family‑friendly Sunday afternoon show. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st St., Fort Myers Beach. 239‑463‑1420 or fortmyersbeach.org.

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon – Immersive planetarium show at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium at 4:30 p.m. Pink Floyd’s 1973 classic album is presented in surround sound with a full‑dome visual show that links each song to a cosmic, time‑and‑space experience inside a planetarium. Tickets are $15.38. 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑275‑3435 or calusanature.org.

Mother’s Day Express – Murder‑mystery dinner‑train show at SemGulf / Colonial Station at 5:30 p.m. Treat Mom to an evening on the rails with the new show “Secret to Victory,” a relaxed Sunday‑night mystery dinner aboard a moving train. Tickets are $129.00. 12150 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑275‑8487 or semgulf.com.

Tropic Groove – Reggae & blues music at Tiki Bar & Grill, Lighthouse Island Resort at 7 p.m. Tropic Groove brings the island vibes for a feel-good live experience. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Comedy Fundraiser for Paws Crossed Inc. with Nathan Wallace – Live stand‑up comedy fundraiser at Snappers Comedy Club at 7 p.m. Comedian Nathan Wallace headlines this benefit show raising money to rescue, rehab, and rehome more than 300 dogs each year. Tickets start at $22.50. 8595 College Parkway, Ste. 270, Fort Myers. 239‑479‑5233 or snapperscomedyclub.com.

Forever Motown – Motown‑tribute concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. A veteran‑cast revue channels the sounds of Motown legends with classic hits and dynamic stage production. Tickets start at $51.54. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239‑481‑4849 or bbmannpah.com.

MONDAY 5/11

Muscle Shoals – Documentary film screening at BIG ARTS’ Wolfson Hall at 7:00 p.m. This film documents the legacy of Rick Hall and FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, which shaped era‑defining hits for artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones. Tickets are $15.00. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239‑395‑0900 or bigarts.org.

TUESDAY 5/12

Music Bingo – Game‑night event at Dave & Buster’s at Bell Tower Shops at 6 p.m. Players use their phones to play a music‑themed bingo card as hit songs are played live, with a chance to win prizes and play along in a lively bar‑arcade setting. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑489‑1221 or belltowerfl.com.

Danny Sinoff – Live jazz concert at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Pianist and vocalist Danny Sinoff celebrates the April release of his new album Make Someone Happy with an ensemble from the record, playing fresh arrangements and heartfelt standards. Tickets are $50.00. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑415‑5667 or tribbyartscenter.com.

Spring Youth Concert – Youth orchestra concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7 p.m. Gulf Coast Symphony presents its annual Spring Youth Concert featuring the Gulf Coast Youth Orchestra and Gulf Coast Youth Jazz Ensemble in a program celebrating student musicians in Southwest Florida. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239‑498‑1333 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

ONGOING

Fort Myers Farmers Market – Fresh foods farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Downtown Fort Myers’ First Street & Broadway. The Fort Myers Farmers Market returns all summer, bringing fresh local produce, seafood, baked goods, flowers, crafts and more to downtown. 2200 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-321-7000 or fortmyers.gov.

Ping Pong Power – Community wellness program at Estero Recreation Center every Saturday at 2 p.m. Weekly table tennis sessions for seniors, individuals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, MS or memory challenges, and caregivers promote fun, fitness, and friendship while improving focus, reflexes, balance, and coordination. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. 239-272-8941.

Art as Therapy – Art exhibition on display through June 8 at Big Arts, Sanibel Island. A powerful exhibit celebrating the healing power of art, featuring personal stories of grief, illness, and recovery through creative expression. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

Peripheral Dialogues – Art exhibition at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center on display through May 28. “Peripheral Dialogues” is an imaginative collection by Kathleen Kinkopf that explores the quiet, dreamlike spaces between thought, memory and emotion. Through symbolism, nature and the female figure, the work reveals visual stories filled with harmony, strength and possibility. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Misery – Live thriller on stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through May 23 with multiple showtimes. Darkly comedic adaptation of Stephen King’s novel where an author’s “number one fan” holds him captive, demanding a new ending. Tickets start at $33.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Annual Artists Collective: Mezzanine Gallery – Fine arts exhibit at BIG ARTS through May 31. This annual exhibit highlights the work of artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS workshops and classes. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

Disney’s Descendants: The Musical – Youth musical‑theatre show at The Belle Theatre from May 8-10 with multiple showtimes. Theatre‑education students stage this high‑energy adaptation about the children of Disney’s iconic villains who leave the Isle of the Lost to attend school in Auradon and choose whether to follow their wicked roots or forge their own path. Tickets are $16.55. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239‑323‑5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

Louise Wigglesworth Excellence in Playwriting New Play Contest – New‑play reading series at The Laboratory Theater of Florida from May 7-9. The Lab presents concert readings of three contest finalists, including the 2026 Wigglesworth Award-winning Symbiotic by Baylee Shlichtman, plus finalists Redshift by Simon Bowler and A Thousand Words by John Mabey. Tickets are $37.99. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239‑278‑2785 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Secret to Victory – WWII murder‑mystery dinner‑train show at SemGulf/Colonial Station from May 6-9 at 6:30 p.m. The Allies must find the secret to victory and outwit the killer in this immersive WWII‑themed murder‑mystery while enjoying a five‑course dinner aboard the moving train. Tickets start at $129.00. 12150 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑275‑8487 or semgulf.com.

‘Florida Life’ – Juried gallery exhibition at Cape Coral Art League from May 7-21. Artists explore everyday life in Florida through paintings, photography, and mixed media in a juried show held during Members Month in Studio 1, 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239‑772‑5657 or capecoralartleague.org.

Phil Hogan – Live stand‑up comedy show at Snappers Comedy Club from May 7-9 with multiple showtimes. Acclaimed storyteller and “The Daily Show” correspondent performs his sharp, character‑driven stand‑up. Tickets are $24.50. 8595 College Parkway, Ste. 270, Fort Myers. 239‑479‑5233 or snapperscomedyclub.com.