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TOP PICKS

7/31-Mighty Mussels Baseball Game

Mussel Man’s Birthday – Let’s pack the park for Mussel Man’s biggest bday yet! Including other mascot appearances from some of his closest friends. After the game, we’ll light up the night with post-game fireworks! Event begins at 7:05 p.m. 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers. mlb.com/milb/fort-myers

8/1- McGregor’s Third Anniversary Party – Anniversary celebration at McGregor’s Public House from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. McGregor’s Public House celebrates three years with all-day festivities, live music, music bingo, happy hour specials and a songwriter session you don’t want to miss. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave. Ste 111, Fort Myers. 239-990-3336 or belltowerfl.com.

8/2 – Into the Woods – Student-led performance at Players Circle Theater available July 30 – Aug. 9 with multiple showtimes. Classic fairy tales collide in a magical story about wishes coming true, where beloved characters face the consequences, responsibility and the true cost of getting everything they dreamed of. Tickets start at $20.00. 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com.

WEDNESDAY 7/29

Water Zumba – Fitness class at Fins Up! Beach Club at Margaritaville, Fort Myers Beach, at 8 a.m. Dance, exercise and enjoy tropical vibes with an energetic poolside Zumba workout. Tickets are $10.00 for non-resort guests. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Waterfront Wine Club – Wine tasting at Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina from 6 – 8 p.m. Stroll the docks, sip eight wines and savor tapas by the water at Slipaway with food truck bites, scenic views and a chance to win a wine-themed gift basket. Tickets are $25.00. 1811 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. 239-360-8883 or slipawaycape.com.

Jason White – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live country music and entertainment from Jason White at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Live Music – Live performance at Buckingham Blues Bar from 8 – 11 p.m. Enjoy live music with Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band for a lively night out. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-711 or buckinghambar.com.

THURSDAY 7/30

Water Aerobics – Fitness class at Fins Up! Beach Club at Margaritaville, Fort Myers Beach, at 8 a.m. Enjoy a low-impact pool workout with certified instructors, music and ocean views for all fitness levels. Tickets are $10.00 for non-resort guests. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Dockside Duo – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 2 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment from Dockside Duo at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Wendell Ray – Live music performance at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a lively performance from singer Wendell Ray in a tropical setting. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Isn’t She Lovely: The Music of Stevie Wonder – Live tribute performance at Music & Arts Community Center at 7 p.m. Vocalist Alyssa Jones and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective turn Stevie Wonder’s iconic songbook into a jazz-soaked celebration with a guest horn player and plenty of soul. Tickets start at $67.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Jay & Tay Duo – Live music performance at Lah De Dah at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a lively performance from Jay & Tay Duo in a tropical setting. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Stereo Riot – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment from Stereo Riot at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

FRIDAY 7/31

Sunrise Yoga – Beach yoga class at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach at 9 a.m. Start the day with mindful movement, stretches and breathwork on the Gulf shoreline. Tickets are $10.00 for non-resort guests. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Mussel Man’s Birthday – Let’s pack the park for Mussel Man’s biggest bday yet! Including other mascot appearances from some of his closest friends. After the game, we’ll light up the night with post-game fireworks! Event begins at 7:05 p.m. 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers. mlb.com/milb/fort-myers

Memphis Lightning – Live performance at Buckingham Blues Bar from 8 – 11 p.m. Enjoy live music with a performance by Memphis Lightning, making for a lively night out. Tickets are $20.00. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-711 or buckinghambar.com.

Rock n Rose Duo – Live music performance at Lah De Dah at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach from 8 to 11 p.m. Enjoy a lively performance from Rock n Rose Duo in a tropical setting. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

Sidney’s Retro Rooftop Party – Dance party at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Rooftop from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Get ready for a retro rooftop dance party packed with ’60s through the’90s music, nostalgia and nonstop fun, dress in your favorite decade and dance the night away. Tickets start at $10.00. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

SATURDAY 8/1

Cape Christian Back-to-School Bash – Back-to-school celebration at Cape Christian at 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Back-to-school fun is here with free backpacks, haircuts, water inflatables, food and big giveaways to help students start the year strong. Registration required 2110 Chiquita Blvd. S., Cape Coral. 239-772-5683 or capechristian.com.

Beat the Heat Arts & Crafts Fair – Indoor arts and crafts fair at Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover handmade treasures, unique art, and creative finds from talented local makers at this lively arts and crafts fair presented by LLSN Events. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. LLSN@comcast.net or llsnevents.com.

Back to School Bash – Back-to-school celebration at Bell Tower from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the whole family to a free back-to-school bash packed with water slides, a foam party, live DJ, vendors and fun ways to support local students. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-580-6777 or belltowerfl.com.

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McGregor’s Third Anniversary Party – Anniversary celebration at McGregor’s Public House from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. McGregor’s Public House celebrates three years with all-day festivities, live music, music bingo, happy hour specials and a songwriter session you don’t want to miss. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave. Ste 111, Fort Myers. 239-990-3336 or belltowerfl.com.

Bingo Loco – Dance bingo event at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon at 7 p.m. Bingo Loco is the world’s biggest bingo rave, mixing bingo, dance-offs, confetti showers, music and outrageous prizes into one wild party night. Tickets are $42.97. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com.

Wendell Ray – Live music performance at Lah De Dah at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach from 8 to 11 p.m. Enjoy a lively performance from Wendell Ray in a tropical setting. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

SUNDAY 8/2

Relentless Fire – Live concert at Bayside Park at 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of live music as part of the Bayside Park Concert Series on Fort Myers Beach. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st Street, Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-6794 or fortmyersbeach.org.

DJ Krimsun – Live DJ performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live DJ music and entertainment from DJ Krimsun at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Live Music – Live performance at Buckingham Blues Bar from 8 – 11 p.m. Enjoy live music with Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band for a lively night out. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-711 or buckinghambar.com.

MONDAY 8/3

SWFL Stand-Up Comedy Studio – Stand-up comedy at Coastal Dayz Brewery from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Enjoy a laugh-out-loud night as SWFL Stand-Up Comedy Studio brings comedians and comedy fans together for a free Monday-night open-mic style hangout. 2161 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-204-9665 or coastaldayzbrewery.com.

Chris Taggart – Live music performance at Lah De Dah at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a lively performance from Chris Taggart in a tropical setting. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

TUESDAY 8/4

Tap-it Tuesday – Small batch brew event at Coastal Dayz Brewery from 2:30 – 9 p.m. Tap-It Tuesday pours one tiny, one-keg small batch for others to taste making for a fun night out. 2161 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-204-9665 or coastaldayzbrewery.com.

Movie Night – Indoor movie event at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly screening of “Alice in Wonderland” in a relaxed, air-conditioned setting. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-899-4001 or margaritavilleresorts.com.

ONGOING

Fort Myers Farmers Market – Fresh foods farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 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 St., 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.

Pop-up Porch Sale – Designer Handbag sale presented by Estero Historical Society at the Historic Cottage available July 30 – Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snag designer handbags in support of Estero Historical Society with stylish finds, local charm and easy parking. 9285 Corkscrew Blvd., Estero. 239-272-1911 or esterohistoricalsociety.com.

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Into the Woods – Student-led performance at Players Circle Theater available July 30 – Aug. 9 with multiple showtimes. Classic fairy tales collide in a magical story about wishes coming true, where beloved characters face the consequences, responsibility and the true cost of getting everything they dreamed of. Tickets start at $20.00. 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – Student-directed play at Fort Myers Theatre available July 30 – Aug. 2 with multiple showtimes. Don’t miss this high-energy, myth-filled adaptation with catchy music, big laughs and a quest that brings Percy Jackson’s world to life. Tickets start at $15.00 16120 San Carlos Blvd. #5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com.

13 Jr. Show – On-stage performance at Cultural Park Theatre available July 31 – Aug. 1 with multiple showtimes. A new kid from New York must navigate a small-town Indiana school after his parents’ divorce, chasing popularity while learning what really matters. Tickets are $11.50. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-772-5862 or culturalparktheatre.org.

Faces, Places, and Spaces Art Exhibit – Art exhibition at Sanibel Public Library through Nov. 2. Summer showcase featuring works by Sanibel-Captiva Art League artists with pieces available for purchase. Admission is free. 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. sancapart.org.

June & July Gallery Exhibitions – Summer Art exhibition at Alliance for the Arts through August 1. Rotating summer exhibits showcase regional artists across multiple galleries in a vibrant community arts space. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org.

The Wizard of Oz – Musical theater production at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through Aug. 8 with multiple showtimes. Follow Dorothy and friends on a magical journey through Oz in this beloved family classic. Tickets start at $33.00. 1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

America 250: From Our Roots to the Future – Art exhibition open call at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center through July 30. Open call exhibition inviting artists to explore America’s 250th anniversary through visual art in all mediums. Tickets are donation entry. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

The Emotions of Everyday Life – Art exhibition at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center through July 30. James Massacci’s exhibition explores cultural tension, nostalgia, and everyday emotional life through mixed media art. Tickets are donation entry. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Murder on Broadway – Dinner theater murder mystery at Broadway Palm Theatre through Aug. 8 with multiple showtimes. The musical turns a Broadway debut into a hilarious murder mystery full of intrigue, fame, love and nonstop laughs. Tickets start at $73.00. 1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Summer Camp: Winging It! (1st-4th Grade) – Nature summer camp at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium from July 27-31. Campers explore birds, bugs and bats through hands-on activities and discovery. Tickets are $250.00 (for the entire duration of camp). 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 239-275-3435 or calusanature.org.

Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 2 (5th-8th Grade) – Nature summer camp at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium from July 27-31. Campers build advanced outdoor skills, including shelter, first aid and survival techniques. Tickets are $250.00 (for the entire duration of camp). 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 239-275-3435 or calusanature.org.