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TOP PICKS

8/7- Carrie: The Musical (Opening Night) – Rock musical at The Belle Theatre at 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss this powerful rock musical where an outcast teen with telekinetic powers who faces bullying and oppression until a cruel prom prank unleashes devastating consequences. Tickets are $25.00. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd. Suite 135, Fort Myers. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.
8/8- Blou Light Anniversary Special – Blou Note performance at Alliance for the Arts at 8 p.m. The Blou Light Anniversary Special is a soulful, story-driven live experience by Blou Note, designed to take you on a journey through music, memory and transformation. Tickets start at $50.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or bls.blounote.com.
8/9- Marvilla Marzán live- Share the experience of Mississippi Music Awards 2023 Female Vocalist of the Year, Marvilla Marzán, live in Timeless, her latest concert built around the signature style and power of dynamic songs and classics. Blended with Latin-inspired rhythm and warmth, Marvilla brings her signature style to music made famous by legendary voices, alongside her original songs that honor an era dedicated to enduring love. Timeless moves from intimate moments to full-scale vocal power. Two performances: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $55. Performed in the Off-Broadway Palm Theatre

WEDNESDAY 8/5

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.

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Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show – Tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac with an authentic tribute featuring Stevie Nicks’ biggest hits and deep cuts in a full-career celebration. Tickets start at $30.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

Tara King – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment from Tara King 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 8/6

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

Wendell Ray – Live music performance at Fins Up! at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach from 4 to 7 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.

Phenomenal Animal – Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Phenomenal Animal delivers high-energy, danceable funk/rock/blues with powerhouse vocals, tight instrumentation, and a unique sonic journey every time. Tickets start at $15.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

FRIDAY 8/7

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

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon – Tribute show at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium at 4:30 p.m. Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” comes alive in a mesmerizing planetarium journey where iconic music meets breathtaking visuals. Tickets are $15.00. 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 239-275-3435 or calusanature.org.

August Art Walk –Fort Myers hosts their Art Walk from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Fort Myers. Fort Myers Art Walk celebrates with more than 50 Southwest Florida artists displaying, demonstrating and selling their work downtown. First and Hendry, Fort Myers. 239-313-5129 or myriverdistrict.com.

Coastal Theme Wooden Books & Oar Craft Workshop – Oar crafting class at Lumber Axe at 5:30 p.m. Head to Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar & Grill for a fun, creative night where you can craft a custom coastal oar sign or stacked wooden book décor with supplies, paint, and personalization included. Tickets are $35.00. 2158 Colonial Blvd. Unit 1 & 2, Fort Myers. paintpartyfl.com.

ACMA’s Passerine – Musical performance at The Off Broadway Palm Theater at 7 p.m. Passerine serves up harmony-rich Americana with bluegrass spirit, foot-stomping energy, and a fresh acoustic sound. Tickets start at $18.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or americanacma.org.

First Friday Concert: Elvis – Live Elvis tribute concert at Gulf Coast Town Center’s The Courtyard at 7 p.m. Relive Elvis’s golden eras in this free concert with classic rock ’n’ roll that brings sock hops and soda shops back to life. 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or gulfcoasttowncenter.com.

Jacob’s Ladder – Classic rock performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Jacob’s Ladder blows the roof off with powerhouse vocals, killer harmonies, wild guitar riffs, and high-energy classic rock and pop that moves the crowd. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

DAYYLITE – House lounge night at Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center at 8:00 p.m. Groove all night to deep house beats and smooth vibes spun by DJ DAYYLITE in a chill, stylish lounge setting atop Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Los Dos de Tamaulipas – Spanish musical performance at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon at 8 p.m. Grab your boots and get ready to dance, Los Dos De Tamaulipas brings high-energy regional Mexican music to The Ranch making for a lively evening. Tickets start at $40.00. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com.

Carrie: The Musical (Opening Night) – Rock musical at The Belle Theatre at 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss this powerful rock musical where an outcast teen with telekinetic powers who faces bullying and oppression until a cruel prom prank unleashes devastating consequences. Tickets are $25.00. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd. Suite 135, Fort Myers. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

SATURDAY 8/8

Line Dancing – Beginner line dance workshop at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon at 10:30 a.m. Step into rhythm at this beginner line dance workshop and learn easy steps, build confidence, and dance away with friends. Tickets start at $32.75. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com.

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

Power Up for School – Back-to-school family event at Gulf Coast Town Center’s The Courtyard at 5 p.m. Free family fun with live entertainment, games, photo ops, giveaways, superhero costume contest, and over 50 kid-run businesses at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market. 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or gulfcoasttowncenter.com.

Rolling Stones Tribute Show – Tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7:00 p.m. Experience the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute with high-energy, authentic performances of iconic hits with the look, sound, and spirit of the real thing. Tickets start at $35.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

Blou Light Anniversary Special – Blou Note performance at Alliance for the Arts at 8 p.m. The Blou Light Anniversary Special is a soulful, story-driven live experience by Blou Note, designed to take you on a journey through music, memory and transformation. Tickets start at $50.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or bls.blounote.com.

Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan: Of a Feather – Soulful Americana & Folk performance at Arts Bonita’s Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Of a Feather delivers haunting harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and intimate Americana rooted in authentic chemistry and timeless musicianship. Tickets start at $25.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

SUNDAY 8/9

Poses & Pints Yoga – Yoga class at Point Ybel Brewing Company from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join local yoga teacher Alice for an all-levels flow class, then unwind with a beer at Point Ybel Brewing with your post-yoga sip is included with your reservation. Tickets are $18.00. 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers. pointybelbrew.com or eventbrite.com.

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Marvilla Marzán live- Share the experience of Mississippi Music Awards 2023 Female Vocalist of the Year, Marvilla Marzán, live in Timeless, her latest concert built around the signature style and power of dynamic songs and classics. Blended with Latin-inspired rhythm and warmth, Marvilla brings her signature style to music made famous by legendary voices, alongside her original songs that honor an era dedicated to enduring love. Timeless moves from intimate moments to full-scale vocal power. Two performances: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $55. Performed in the Off-Broadway Palm Theatre

Stereo Riot – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 2 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.

Mockingbird – 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.

Witch Crafting Class: Corn Husk Dolls – Spiritual wellness crafting class at Blinking Owl Books from 4:30 – 6 p.m. This August witch crafting class invites you to make traditional corn husk dolls, a sacred Lammas craft tied to harvest blessings, protection, and spiritual wellness. Tickets are $16.00. 1342 Colonial Blvd. Unit C18, Fort Myers. 239-980-0779 or blinkingowlbooks.com.

Emo Night Karaoke – Karaoke night at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon at 7 p.m. Grab the mic and belt over 125 pop-punk/emo anthems with a live band, full lights, and lyrics on screen, first come, first served. Tickets start at $21.30. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.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 8/10

Currents (opening day) – Collaborative art mural at Big Arts, Sanibel Island, available for viewing through Oct. 30. Currents turns Big Arts’ Dunham Gallery into a 6 x 125 feet living underwater mural, created collaboratively by six local artists over 3 months. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org.

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 8/11

Made in America 250 – American music tribute performance at Fort Myers Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Paul Todd Jr. brings Sinatra, Elvis, Neil Diamond, and more to life in a crowd-pleasing tribute packed with timeless musical magic. Tickets are $30.00. 16120 San Carlos Blvd. Ste 5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com.

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

The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet – Jazz and blues performance at Cape Cabaret at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy top-tier jazz and blues every week with five standout SWFL musicians, perfect for great food, good vibes, and a relaxing, fun night out. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.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 Street, Fort Myers. 239-321-7000 or fortmyers.gov.

Ping Pong Power – Community wellness program at Estero Recreation Center every Saturday at 2:00 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.

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.

Battle from the Brink – Art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Capital Gallery available Aug. 7-27 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rosamund Merrill’s mixed-media collection spotlights endangered animals with whimsy and urgency, pairing each piece with conservation info and donating sales to protect them. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Carrie: The Musical (Opening Night) – Rock musical at The Belle Theatre available Aug. 7-15 with multiple showtimes. Don’t miss this powerful rock musical of an outcast teen with telekinetic powers who faces bullying and oppression until a cruel prom prank unleashes devastating consequences. Tickets are $25.00. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd. Suite 135, Fort Myers. 239-323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com.

The Art of Healing: Prescriptions for the Soul – Art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Grand Atrium available Aug. 7-27 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Immersive wellness event blending art, sound baths, yoga, meditation, live music, and massage therapy to support trauma-informed healing and community resilience. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Currents – Collaborative art mural at Big Arts, Sanibel Island, available for viewing Aug. 10 – Oct. 30. Currents turns Big Arts’ Dunham Gallery into a 6 x 125 feet living underwater mural, created collaboratively by six local artists over 3 months. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.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 Rd., Sanibel. sancapart.org.

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.

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