American Sand Sculpting Championship at Diamond Head Beach Resort from Nov. 20-24. -STOCK PHOTO

TOP PICKS

Florida Repertory Theatre presents its comedy stand-up night with headliner Jake Klark on Nov. 21. -STOCK PHOTO

11/21- Comedy Show – Florida Repertory Theatre presents its comedy stand-up night with headliner Jake Klark at 7 p.m. with an opening act from Greg Perritt. Tickets are $28. 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.floridarep.org/show/stand-up-comedy-with-headliner-jake-klark/.

11/22- Bollywood Fest – Join Alliance for the Arts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for “Bollywood Fest.” Enjoy a full day of cultural performances, delicious food and family fun for a lively celebration. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org/event/fort-myers-fest-bollywood-fest/.

11/23- American Sand Sculpting Championship – Join at Diamond Head Beach Resort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 20-24, for the Annual “American Sand Sculpting Championship.” Step into the sand for world-class sand art, live entertainment and fun for all ages. 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-454-7500 or www.fmbsandsculpting.com/.

WEDNESDAY 11/19

Live Music – Risk & Romance performs live at Sunset Beach at Fishermen’s Village at noon. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishermensvillage.com/events.

Live Music – Singer Dan Meadows performs live at the Center Court at Fishermen’s Village at noon. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishermensvillage.com/events.

Live Music – Matt Krause performs live at the Center Court at Fishermen’s Village at 4 p.m. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishermensvillage.com/events.

Intermezzo Choir Show – Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers presents “A Walk Down the Red Carpet” at 6:30 p.m. at St. Hilary’s Church. Enjoy movie music in a free concert supporting singers living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. 5011 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-288-2535 or mastersingersfm.com/event/a-walk-down-the-red-carpet/.

THURSDAY 11/20

Family Fun Night – Join at Bell Tower at 5 p.m. for “Holiday Movie Magic” with a family movie night screening of “The Grinch.” 13499 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-580-6777 or belltowerfl.com/events/.

Sip, Shop and Stroll – the Promenade at Bonita Bay hosts the Sip, Ship and Stroll at the Center Bar at 5 p.m. Enjoy drinks and original finds from local shops. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com/news/calendar-events/.

Creed Fisher Live – Live at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon at 7 p.m. is Creed Fisher with opener High Lonesome. Tickets are $32.75-$70.02. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com/event-calendar/.

A Piano Tour – Barbra B. Mann Performing Arts Hall presents “Ben Folds & A Piano Tour” 7:30 p.m. with special guest Lindsey Kraft. Tickets are $53-$115. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com/events/detail/ben-folds-fort-myers-2025.

FRIDAY 11/21

Music Walk – Dance through downtown Fort Myers as local musicians bring classic rock, jazz, country, Motown and more to the historic streets at 6 p.m. in downtown Fort Myers at First and Hendry. 239-313-5129 or fortmyers.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=54.

Back Lot Circus – Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents its “Back Lot Rave, Rap and Rock Circus” from 7-11 p.m. for a night of alternative entertainment. Join for an evening of live entertainment, fire spinners, vendors and more. Tickets are $15-$20. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com/events/.

Comedy Show – Florida Repertory Theatre presents its comedy stand-up night with headliner Jake Klark at 7 p.m. with an opening act from Greg Perritt. Tickets are $28. 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.floridarep.org/show/stand-up-comedy-with-headliner-jake-klark/.

Live Music – Johnny Carribe performs live at The Center Bar at 7 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com/news/calendar-events/.

Live Concert – Arts Bonita presents “ELEMENTS: The Definitive Earth, Wind & Fire” at the Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48.00 – $58.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org/performances/.

Lalas Burlesques – Seminole Hard Rock Casino presents “The Lalas Burlesques” at 8 p.m. at the Seminole Center. Join for an evening of rock & blues with a burlesque twist and nonstop entertainment. Tickets are $60-$61. 506 1st Street, Immokalee. 239-658-1313 or casino.hardrock.com/immokalee/event-calendar/the-lalas-burlesques.

Live Music – Taimane performs live at the Moe Auditorium at Arts Bonita at 8:00 p.m. Experience the electrifying sound of the Taimane Band, led by virtuoso ukulele player and composer Taimane Gardner. Tickets are $38.00 – $48.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org/performances/.

SATURDAY 11/22

Christmas Cares Car Show – Join at Bell Tower from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for “Christmas Cares Car Show.” Celebrate the season of giving with a Christmas toy drive and car, truck & bike show. Registration costs $20-$30. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-580-6777 or belltowerfl.com/events/.

Bollywood Fest at Alliance for the Arts on Nov. 22. -STOCK PHOTO

Bollywood Fest – Join Alliance for the Arts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for “Bollywood Fest.” Enjoy a full day of cultural performances, delicious food and family fun for a lively celebration. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org/event/fort-myers-fest-bollywood-fest/.

Backyard Bluesfest – The Buckingham Blues Bar presents its “Backyard Bluesfest” from 2-7 p.m. with performances by Josh Rowand, TLC & BBB and The John Allender Band. Tickets are $20. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-7111 or www.buckinghambar.com/calendar.

Saigon Night Market – Caloosa Sound Amphitheater presents “Saigon Night Market” at 3 p.m. for a night of cultural celebration. Savor authentic Asian street food, live performances & cultural flair in a vibrant celebration of flavor and tradition. Tickets are $17.19. 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers. 239-314-3757 or caloosasoundamp.com/.

Comedy Show – Comedian Helen Keaney performs live at Venturino’s Comedy Club at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20.00. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive., Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com/shop/p/helenkeaney6pm.

Jann Klose Live – ACMA presents Jann Klose live at 7 p.m. with opener Joe Terlizzi at All Faiths Unitarian. Tickets are $15-$20. 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.americanacma.org/event/jann-klose-in-concert-joe-terlizzi-opens/.

Live Music – Grand Slam performs live at The Center Bar at 7 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com/news/calendar-events/.

Musical Improv – Cultural Park Theatre presents “Oops! We’re a Troupe! Musical Improv” at 7 p.m. for a Holiday Show with special guests Gregory Hollimon, Darryl Knapp and Danielle Trzcinski. Tickets are $20. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-772-5862 or culturalparktheatre.org/show/oops-were-a-troupe-musical-improv/.

Comedy Show – Trish Keating hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Myers Theatre for a night of comedy and nonstop laughter. Tickets are $25. 16120 San Carlos Blvd., #5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com/.

Live Concert – Arts Bonita presents “Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute” in the Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48.00 – $58.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org/performances/

Comedy Show – Cape Café Dessert Theatre is back with their “Evolving Comedy Show” at 8 p.m., where five up-and-coming comedians bring laughter to the crowd. Tickets are $10-$15. 110 N.E. 2nd Place, Unit 401, Cape Coral. 239-363-0848 or www.capecafetheatre.com/event-details/evolving-comedy-show-4.

Treaty Oak Revival – Treaty Oak Revival live at Hertz Arena at 8 p.m. with special guest Parker Ryan. Tickets are $39.50-$242. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or  hertzarena.com/events/treaty-oak-revival/

SUNDAY 11/23

SWFL Concert Band – Southwest Florida Concert Band presents “American Honor” at 2 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School. Join a musical journey from patriotic anthems to big band swing and Broadway classics with guest vocalist Heather Ivy. 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers. info@southwestfloridaconcertband.org or www.southwestfloridaconcertband.org/.

Live Music – Riverside performs live at Bayside Park at 4 p.m. Part of the Bayside Park Concert Sunday Series. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. & 1st St., Fort Myers. 239-454-7500 or www.fortmyersbeach.org/events/bayside-concert-series/.

Live Music – Robin Hawkinse performs live at The Center Bar at 5 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com/news/calendar-events/.

Comedy Show – Mentalist and Illusionist Wayne Hoffman performs live at Venturino’s Comedy Club at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30.00. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com/shop/p/waynehoffmannov23rd6pm.

Live Performance – Arts Bonita Presents Robert Dubac’s “The Book of Moron” at the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. a razor-sharp, thought-provoking comedy that skewers culture, politics, and media with brilliant satire. Tickets are $53.00 – $58.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org/performances/.

MONDAY 11/24

Live Music – Joey Fiato performs live at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com/news/calendar-events/.

Film Screening – Big Arts Sanibel Island presents a screening of “Hannah and Her Sisters” at 7 p.m. as a part of their film series. Tickets are $15.50. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org/calendar/list/.

TUESDAY 11/25

Live Music – Wendy Renee performs live at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com/news/calendar-events/.

ONGOING

American Sand Sculpting Championship – Join at Diamond Head Beach Resort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 20-24, for the Annual “American Sand Sculpting Championship.” Step into the sand for world-class sand art, live entertainment and fun for all ages. 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-454-7500 or www.fmbsandsculpting.com/.

A Christmas Story – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents “A Christmas Story” with multiple showtimes from Nov. 21 to Dec. 28. Join Ralohie, the leg lamp & all your favorite moments in this hilarious, heartwarming holiday musical for the whole family. Tickets are priced from $43 to $98. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com/shows/a-christmas-story/.

Arts & Crafts Show – Join LLSN Events at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 22-23, for the holiday “Arts & Crafts Show.” Shop from your favorite local vendors and everything arts and crafts this holiday season. 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. 941-833-5444 or www.llsnevents.com/.

Autumn Garden Festival – Edison Ford Winter Estates is holding their “Autumn Garden Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22-23. Stroll and shop exotic & native plants and garden art & gifts while enjoying food trucks and live music. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/garden-festival/.

Beyond the Brush – Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents “Beyond the Brush: A Creative Manifesto” through Nov. 25 in the Grand Atrium. This exhibition spotlights Richard Bravo’s fusion of graffiti grit & fine art, where fashion, identity and pop-culture collide in bold color. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com/events/.

Layering at its Best – Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents “Layering at its Best” through Nov. 25 in the Capital Gallery. Showcasing artist Heidi Schmitz’s bold mix of materials, “Layering at its Best” dives into expressive works that reveal beauty beyond the surface with mediums from coffee to wax to resin. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com/events/.

Liquid Forest – Alliance for the Arts presents “Liquid Forest” by Alexis Lago through Nov. 29. Part of the November Galleries 2025 series, Alexis’s art bridges myth, nature and spirit, exploring stillness and meaning within life’s shifting, fluid landscapes. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org/event/november-galleries-2025/.

Toy Drive – The Gulf Coast Town Center hosts the “Grow the Grinch’s Heart Toy Drive” through Nov. 28. Donate new, unwrapped toys to help families in need and enter to win prizes from participating businesses. 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com/event/32482-grow-the-grinchs-heart-toy-drive.

Steve KEENE: Rauschenberg 100 – A Centennial Celebration – Florida Southwestern State College presents a newly commissioned, site-specific installation of 100 paintings by Steve Keene in honor of the 100th birthday of Robert Rauschenberg. This exhibition runs through Dec. 6 at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex. 8099 College Parkway, Bldg. J/Library-Lobby-Room 118, Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or www.rauschenberggallery.com.