Robert Petkoff and the Company of the 2025 touring production of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” -MATTHEW MURPHY AND EVAN ZIMMERMAN FOR MURPHYMADE / COURTESY PHOTO

TOP PICKS

4/10 – All Shook Up – Opening show for the Elvis Presley musical at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. This hip-swiveling 1955-set musical features over 24 Elvis hits in a zany story about a mechanic dreaming of escape and a motorcycling stranger who changes her life. Tickets start at $33.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

4/11 – Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Spectacular Broadway jukebox musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from April 7–12. Showtimes vary by date. Experience a dazzling theatrical celebration inspired by the film, featuring pop hits, extravagant costumes, and a romantic story set in bohemian Paris. Tickets start around $40. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

4/12 – Grow Fort Myers & Orchid Symposium – Day two of the Gardening educational workshops & market at Edison & Ford Winter Estates at 9 a.m. Features free orchid-growing workshops, a rare & historic plant sale, and expert gardening advice for Southwest Florida gardeners. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or edisonfordwinterestates.org.

WEDNESDAY 4/08

Music in North America Until 1787: An Apple Pie Concert – Relaxed classical concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 2 p.m. Violist/historian Rachel Cox blends live music with storytelling on pre‑1787 North American music, followed by free apple pie & coffee/tea. Tickets start at $42.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239‑267‑1055 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

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Al, Bix, Ding, Kent: Captiva’s Awesome Foursome – Documentary film night at BIG ARTS at 7:00 p.m. Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Sneeden premieres his documentary about four remarkable Captiva Island pioneers whose friendship shaped the island’s history. Tickets are $28.50. 900 Dunlap Road, Sanibel. 239‑472‑4641 or bigarts.org.

The Beckman Duo – Rock & country music show at Tiki Bar Lighthouse at 7:00 p.m. Rock & Country come alive with this great Duo. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Santana: Oneness Tour 2026 – Live concert at Hertz Arena at 8 p.m. Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana performs high-energy, passion-filled songs from his fifty-year career, including fan favorites from Abraxas, Woodstock, and Supernatural. Tickets start at $43.41 ($30.00 plus fees for parking). 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com.

THURSDAY 4/09

John Halmi – Live music show at Tiki Bar Lighthouse at 1:00 p.m. Bringing the Beach to the Tiki with live performance. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Walk on By: Mandy Barnett Sings Burt Bacharach – Live musical tribute at Tribby Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a night of heartfelt performances of Bacharach classics like “Walk On By”, “The Look of Love”, and “Anyone Who Had a Heart.” Tickets are $51.65. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-415-5667 or tribbyartscenter.com.

Stereo Riot – Rock music show at Tiki Bar Lighthouse at 7 p.m. with rock music performed by Stereo Riot. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber – Classical music concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Conductor Mark Sanders leads the Gulf Coast Symphony in a celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic scores from Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita and more. Tickets start at $59.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-267-1055 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Zach Bartholomew: Jazz in the Roaring 20s – Jazz concert at Arts Bonita’s Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a swinging ensemble through a century-spanning journey from 1920s legends like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to today. Tickets start at $42.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias: The 1976 Tour – Live comedy show at Hertz Arena at 8 p.m. One of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians and highest-grossing touring comics delivers unforgettable laughter with his signature storytelling, sound effects, and energetic stage presence. Tickets start at $41.55 ($30.00 plus fees for parking). 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com.

FRIDAY 4/10

Orlando Phillips – Steel drum performance at The Lighthouse Resort TikiBar & Grill at 1:00 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.

Hoppy Tails & Bunny Kisses Yappy Hour – Family-friendly Easter event at Bell Tower Shops at 5 p.m. Celebrate spring with an Easter egg hunt for dogs, optional Easter Bunny photos, and live music from Briz and Lady. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-278-5000 or belltowerfl.com.

Yogi Bear – Family-friendly movie at Riverside Community Center at 3 p.m. A fun children’s film featuring Yogi Bear and friends working together to save Jellystone Park from being closed by greedy Mayor Brown. 3061 E. Riverside Drive, Fort Myers. 239-321-7560 or fortmyers.gov.

Frankenstein: The Musical (screening) – Musical film screening at Alliance for the Arts at 7 p.m. A screen adaptation of the Off‑Broadway romantic musical about Victor Frankenstein’s attempt to conquer mortality. Tickets are $5.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239‑939‑2787 or artinlee.org.

Erik Lewan – Live stand-up comedy at Florida Rep’s Bunch Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. Comedy Zone’s Erik Lewan delivers sharp, crowd-pleasing stand-up with opening act Perry Sak in Florida Rep’s new venue. Tickets are $28.00. 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or floridarep.org.

Ally Venable – Modern blues-rock concert at Arts Bonita’s Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Texas blues-rock guitarist delivers high-energy, fierce guitar solos and powerful vocals with her tight five-piece band. Tickets start at $44.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

Michael Cleveland: Bluegrass Music Series – Bluegrass concert at SBDAC’s Grand Atrium at 7:30 p.m. Twelve-time IBMA “Fiddler of the Year” and Grammy winner Michael Cleveland leads Flamekeeper in high-energy bluegrass with fiery fiddle and tight vocals. Tickets start at $45.00. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

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All Shook Up – Opening show for the Elvis Presley musical at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. This hip-swiveling 1955-set musical features over 24 Elvis hits in a zany story about a mechanic dreaming of escape and a motorcycling stranger who changes her life. Tickets start at $33.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Gods of Comedy – Opening showing live on stage at The Belle Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Greek gods crash an elite university in Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce where Dionysus and Thalia cause divine mayhem among professors treating classics coeds. Tickets start at $27.05. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

The Jason Marsalis Quartet with Vanisha Gould – Jazz concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Vibraphonist Jason Marsalis leads his acclaimed quartet alongside vocalist Vanisha Gould in an evening of fresh, contemporary jazz. Tickets start at $72.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-267-1055 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

She Kills Monsters – Opening play at FGCU Theatre Lab at 7:30 p.m. A Dungeons & Dragons-inspired play filled with comedy, stage combat, and family drama follows a grieving young woman’s adventure through elves, dragons, and evil cheerleaders. Tickets are $15.00. 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers. 239-416-4130 or fgcu.edu.

SATURDAY 4/11

Grow Fort Myers & Orchid Symposium – Day one of the Gardening educational workshops & market at Edison & Ford Winter Estates at 9 a.m. Features free orchid-growing workshops, a rare & historic plant sale, and expert gardening advice for Southwest Florida gardeners. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or edisonfordwinterestates.org.

SWFL Grilled Cheese Contest– Grilled cheese contest at Millennial Brewing Co. at noon. Eight or more chefs and food trucks compete in a professional grilled cheese showdown with music, fun, and all-day melty vibes. 1811 Royal Palm Ave., Fort Myers. 239-271-2255 or millennialbrewing.com.

French Suites with the Naples Community Orchestra – Live classical concert at Moorings Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Debussy’s Faun, Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, and Fauré’s Requiem create an enchanting evening of French musical excellence with the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. Tickets are $45.00. 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 239-261-4777 or mastersingersfm.com.

Family & Friends Day – Family fun day at BIG ARTS at 4 p.m. PBS eco-star Steve Trash performs magic and music, followed by Wild World of Animals with live exotic animals, live entertainment, art projects, and food in the Sculpture Garden. Tickets are free but required; contact the box office to reserve. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

Cape Bike Night April – Motorcycle event at SE 10th Place & SE 47th Terrace at 5 p.m. Motorcycle enthusiasts gather to listen to live bands, eat great food, and compete in the Slow Bike Race at 8:00 p.m. SE 10th Place & SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral. 239-573-3122 or ccbikenight.com.

NYC3: Music of New York City – Classical music concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. The Gulf Coast Symphony celebrates New York City’s musical legacy with works by Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland, and Ives. Tickets start at $67.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-267-1055 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Off The Road – Reggae and rock music show at Tiki Bar Lighthouse at 7 p.m. Kevin “KBong” Offitzer and Jay St Aubin of Stickfigure bring some of the best Reggae and Rock the beach has ever seen with Tiki Vibes. 1051 Fifth St, Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Curtis Salgado – Contemporary blues & soul concert at Arts Bonita’s Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy soulful blues, gospel, R&B, and rock with full-bodied vocals, harmonica, and sharp storytelling. Tickets start at $42.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Spectacular Broadway jukebox musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from April 7–12. Showtimes vary by date. Experience a dazzling theatrical celebration inspired by the film, featuring pop hits, extravagant costumes, and a romantic story set in bohemian Paris. Tickets start around $40. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

SUNDAY 4/12

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Grow Fort Myers & Orchid Symposium – Day two of the Gardening educational workshops & market at Edison & Ford Winter Estates at 9 a.m. Features free orchid-growing workshops, a rare & historic plant sale, and expert gardening advice for Southwest Florida gardeners. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or edisonfordwinterestates.org.

Spring Vendor & Craft Fair – Outdoor craft fair at Laishley Park at 10 a.m. Browse local arts, crafts, and vendor booths; enjoy food trucks, a children’s costume parade & contest, and a pet costume contest in this waterfront spring celebration. 96 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda. 941-504-6501 or llsnevents.com.

Vybe Shifters – Rock, blues, funk, and reggae music show at Tiki Bar Lighthouse at 1 p.m. Where genres blend and the party never ends with Rock, Blues, Country, Motown, Funk, Reggae and Top 40 hits. 1051 Fifth St, Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

David Ross & Michael Baron in Concert – Flute and piano recital at U. Tobe Recital Hall at 3 p.m. Renowned historical flutist David Ross performs Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic works on period flutes with pianist Michael Baron. Tickets are $15.00. 10598 FGCU Blvd S., Fort Myers. 239-590-7454 or fgcu.edu.

Lee County Band Concert – Live music concert at Mariner High School Auditorium at 3 p.m., 701 Chiquita Blvd. N., Cape Coral. 239-574-0222 or leecountyband.org.

Jacob’s Ladder – Outdoor rock concert at Bayside Park at 4 p.m. SW Florida band delivers “fat-bottomed rock” with great lead vocals, harmonies, and crowd-pleasing song choices in this free Sunday concert series.100 Lover’s Lane, Fort Myers Beach. 239-454-7500 or fortmyersbeach.org.

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings – Candlelight concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 6 p.m. Immerse yourself in Tolkien’s epic world as a string quartet performs iconic themes from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit by candlelight in this magical, intimate experience. Tickets start at $46.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-267-1055 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA – Candlelight concert at Music & Arts Community Center at 8:30 p.m. A string quartet performs iconic hits from Queen and ABBA side-by-side by candlelight, letting audiences decide which legendary band reigns supreme in this interactive, immersive musical showdown. Tickets start at $56.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-267-1055 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

MONDAY 4/13

Topo Run Demo – Shoe test-run event at Fleet Feet Fort Myers at 6 p.m. Test-drive Topo’s Phantom and Ultrafly running shoes, check out Jogology socks and Shokz headphones, then join a group run. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-278-5000 or belltowerfl.com.

Below the Clouds – Documentary film screening at BIG ARTS at 7 p.m. Acclaimed director Gianfranco Rosi’s lyrical black-and-white portrait captures daily life in Naples as residents live under the looming threat of Mount Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei. Tickets are $15.50. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239‑395‑0900 or bigarts.org.

TUESDAY4/14

The Thorn – Opening showing for the immersive theatrical production at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7 p.m. This epic show tells the story of God’s love and Christ’s sacrifice through music, drama, aerial acts, modern dance, and special effects, seen by over 1 million people in 25 years. Tickets start at $62.75. 13550 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-489-3033 or bbmannpah.com.

ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park – Acoustic Americana showcase at Koreshan State Park at 7 p.m. Local singer-songwriters perform all-original music blending blues, roots, folk & country under the stars. 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-495-2299 or americanacma.org.

I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti – Opening show for the comedy dinner theatre at Players Circle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Actor Giulia cooks a scratch-made three-course Italian meal onstage while hilariously recounting her botched romances and failed love affairs in this intimate, heartfelt memoir adaptation. Tickets start at $35.00. 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or playerscircletheater.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.

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.

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 the bloodthirsty plant Audrey II, bringing fame and chaos with hits like “Suddenly Seymour.” Tickets are $58.00. 1514 Broadway, Fort Myers. 239-332-9500 or floridarep.org.

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 digital photography’s dawn. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.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.

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

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Broadway musical at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall through April 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 Parkway, 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 through April 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 through April 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.

The Thorn – Immersive theatrical production at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on April 14 & 15 at 7:00 p.m. This epic show tells the story of God’s love and Christ’s sacrifice through music, drama, aerial acts, modern dance, and special effects, seen by over 1 million people in 25 years. Tickets start at $62.75. 13550 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-489-3033 or bbmannpah.com.

All Shook Up – Elvis Presley musical at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre from April 10-16 with multiple showtimes. This hip-swiveling 1955-set musical features over 24 Elvis hits in a zany story about a mechanic dreaming of escape and a motorcycling stranger who changes her life. Tickets start at $33.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Gods of Comedy – Live on stage at The Belle Theatre from April 10-18 with multiple showtimes. Greek gods crash an elite university in Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce, where Dionysus and Thalia cause divine mayhem among professors treating classics coeds. Tickets start at $27.05. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti – Live comedy dinner theatre at Players Circle Theater from April 14 to May 3 with multiple showtimes. Actor Giulia cooks a scratch-made three-course Italian meal onstage while hilariously recounting her botched romances and failed love affairs in this intimate, heartfelt memoir adaptation. Tickets start at $35.00 (previews), $40.00 (main shows). 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com.

She Kills Monsters – Live play at FGCU Theatre Lab from April 10-19 with multiple showtimes. A Dungeons & Dragons-inspired play filled with comedy, stage combat, and family drama follows a grieving young woman’s adventure through elves, dragons, and evil cheerleaders. Tickets are $15.00. 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers. 239-416-4130 or fgcu.edu.

Seafood & Music Festival – The rescheduled Food and music festival at historic downtown Fort Myers waterfront from April 10 at 4 p.m. – April 12 at 6 p.m. Enjoy fresh seafood cooked on site, live musical performances by top Florida talents, and a diverse marketplace of arts and crafts. 2000 W. First St., Fort Myers. 239-337-0707 or paragonfestivals.com.

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