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TOP PICKS

8/21- August Music Walk – Live music event at Historic Downtown Fort Myers at 6 p.m. Free monthly street festival featuring bands, DJs, soloists, and live performances throughout downtown. First and Hendry, Fort Myers. 239-313-5129 or myriverdistrict.com.

8/22- South Cape’s Bacon Fest Pub Crawl 2026 – Pub crawl throughout the Cape Coral Entertainment District from 7 – 11 p.m. Go hog wild on a bacon-themed pub crawl with bites, drink samples, photo ops, limo rides, and votes for the night’s best flavors. Tickets are $30.00. Check in at Big John’s Plaza near Pinch-a-Penny & Dolphin Key Resort. 1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral or 1221 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral. info@southcapeentertainment.com or eventbrite.com.

8/23- Yacht Rock Gold Experience – Tribute performance at Arts Bonita at 7 p.m. Sail through soft-rock classics with rich harmonies, four lead vocalists, and the smooth West Coast sounds that defined a generation. Tickets start at $40.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

 

WEDNESDAY 8/19

Josh Live – Live Music at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com.

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

The Firm Soul & Dance Band – Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Dance to a high-energy mix of soul, funk, rock, and pop classics, performed by seven of Southwest Florida’s finest musicians. Tickets start at $5.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

THURSDAY 8/20

2026 E Awards – Customer service awards breakfast and ceremony at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa at 8 a.m. Celebrate Lee County hospitality professionals whose exceptional service, compassion, and dedication make every visitor and resident feel welcome. Contact/registration encouraged. 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. 239-590-4855 or visitfortmyers.com.

John Halmi – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of live music and entertainment from John Halmi at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com.

Bruce Teller – Live Music at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com.

Eagles & Doobie Bros Tribute – Live tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Relive the timeless harmonies and classic hits of two legendary rock bands, from “Hotel California” to “Listen to the Music.” Tickets start at $30.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

Footprints: A Celebration of Wayne Shorter – Tribute performance at the Music & Arts Community Center at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective honors Wayne Shorter’s bold legacy, celebrating his timeless compositions with a featured guest saxophonist. Tickets start at $67.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org.

The First and Last Florida Tour – Florida-based artist concert at Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center at 7 p.m. Three Southwest Florida artists deliver genre-bending hip-hop, Gulf-pop, punk, reggae, and alt-rock in a high-energy showcase of fresh local sound. Tickets start at $15.00. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

Tara King – Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 8 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.

FRIDAY 8/21

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

Education Open House Party – Community event at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center from 5 – 8 p.m. Explore local arts, education, STEM, and community resources with hands-on activities, live performances, workshops, food and family fun. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

August Music Walk – Live music event at Historic Downtown Fort Myers at 6 p.m. Free monthly street festival featuring bands, DJs, soloists, and live performances throughout downtown. First and Hendry, Fort Myers. 239-313-5129 or myriverdistrict.com.

Rockin’ Robin – Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6 p.m. Powerhouse vocals bring iconic rock, soul, country, and pop hits to life, celebrating legends from Journey and Heart to Aretha and Tina Turner. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

Dead Man’s Hand – Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6:30 p.m. A soulful, hard-hitting classic rock experience blending ’70s influence with modern energy, powerhouse vocals, and a setlist that changes every show. Tickets start at $5.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

RC Smith Comedy – Live comedy performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. A top TV warm-up comic brings lightning-fast laughs and high-voltage energy from major studios to comedy clubs, theaters, and beyond. Tickets start at $15.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

RH3 & Eddie Royale – Live music at Bay Street Yard at 6 p.m. Enjoy good times, amazing drinks and energetic music with live entertainment from RH3 and Eddie Royale. 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-940-8744 or baystreetyard.com.

CJ Sterlace and Band – Live Music at The Center Bar at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com.

Johnny Rogers: The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll – Tribute performance at Arts Bonita at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate rock’s greatest eras with timeless hits, legendary artists, fascinating stories, and electrifying live energy from a powerhouse band. Tickets start at $40.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

SATURDAY 8/22

Kona’s Birthday Bash – Celebration at Coastal Dayz Brewery from 12 – 10 p.m. Raise a pint for the taproom’s favorite feline with a chocolate stout release, live music, Ethiopian bites, treats, and plenty of purr-sonality with a special appearance from Kona the cat. 2162 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-204-9665 or coastaldayzbrewery.com.

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

Friends of The NRA – Dinner event at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, games, auctions, and prizes while supporting Second Amendment advocacy, plus exclusive gear, décor and collectible giveaways. Tickets start at $80.00. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-872-3649 or theranchfortmyers.com.

Lucas and The Skywalkers – Live music at Bay Street Yard at 6 p.m. Enjoy good times, amazing drinks and energetic music with live entertainment from Lucas and The Skywalkers. 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-940-8744 or baystreetyard.com.

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South Cape’s Bacon Fest Pub Crawl 2026 – Pub crawl throughout the Cape Coral Entertainment District from 7 – 11 p.m. Go hog wild on a bacon-themed pub crawl with bites, drink samples, photo ops, limo rides, and votes for the night’s best flavors. Tickets are $30.00. Check in at Big John’s Plaza near Pinch-a-Penny & Dolphin Key Resort. 1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral or 1221 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral. info@southcapeentertainment.com or eventbrite.com.

Swamp Blues Band – Live Music at The Center Bar at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com.

Toby Keith Tribute – Live tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Celebrate a country music legend with fan-favorite anthems, barroom sing-alongs, patriotic hits, and unforgettable storytelling. Tickets start at $25.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com.

Some Enchanted Evening: Richard Rodgers & Broadway’s Golden Age – Broadway performance at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Broadway’s golden age with Rodgers classics from “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel”, “South Pacific” and more, sung with live orchestra. Tickets start at $56.00. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com.

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

SUNDAY 8/23

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

Austin James – Live music at Bay Street Yard at 4 p.m. Enjoy good times, amazing drinks and energetic music with live entertainment from Austin James. 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-940-8744 or baystreetyard.com.

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Yacht Rock Gold Experience – Tribute performance at Arts Bonita at 7 p.m. Sail through soft-rock classics with rich harmonies, four lead vocalists, and the smooth West Coast sounds that defined a generation. Tickets start at $40.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org.

MONDAY 8/24

Klaus NOMI & Kenny SCHARF: Time SPLAT! – Art exhibition opening day at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enter a vivid collision of Pop Surrealism, New Wave, and operatic futurism through art, costumes, artifacts, and rare performance archives. 8099 College Parkway, Bldg. J – Library Lobby (1st Floor / J-118), Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or rauschenberggallery.com.

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

TUESDAY 8/25

Digital Discussion: Teddy Roosevelt in War and Peace – Virtual history presentation at Edison and Ford Winter Estates at 10:30 a.m. Explore Teddy Roosevelt’s remarkable journey before, during and after the presidency and uncover his surprising connection to Southwest Florida. Registration required. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or edisonfordwinterestates.org.

Joey Fiato – Live Music at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com.

Buck Cherry & Black Stone Cherry – Live performance at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon at 7 p.m. Don’t miss an explosive night of platinum hits, relentless riffs and high-voltage live energy. Tickets start at $47.04. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.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.

Arts & Crafts Show – Arts and craft vendor fair at Lee Civic Center available Aug. 22-23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Explore craft treasures from an array of unique vendors all while enjoying food trucks and more. 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. LLSN@comcast.net or llsnevents.com.

Waiting for Godot – Performance at The Laboratory Theater of Florida available Aug. 20 – Sept. 6 with multiple showtimes. Two men wait on a desolate road, filling time with comedy and philosophy in Beckett’s surreal, timeless exploration of hope and human existence. Tickets start at $27.49. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239-291-2905 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Battle from the Brink – Art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Capital Gallery available through Aug. 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 St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com.

The Art of Healing: Prescriptions for the Soul – Art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Grand Atrium available through Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. – 5 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.

In the Galleries: Art Quilters Unlimited and Southwest Florida Fine Arts Craft Guild – Art exhibition at Alliance for the Arts available through Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Discover contemporary fiber art, fine craft, and mixed media celebrating Southwest Florida artists’ skill, tradition and imagination. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org.

Currents – 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.

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.

The Odd Couple (Female Version) – Live comedy play at Alliance for the Arts through Aug. 23 with multiple showtimes. Neil Simon’s classic comedy gets a fresh twist as two mismatched friends test the limits of their friendship. Tickets are $28.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org.

Klaus NOMI & Kenny SCHARF: Time SPLAT! – Art exhibition at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex available Aug. 24 – Dec. 5 with gallery open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Enter a vivid collision of Pop Surrealism, New Wave, and operatic futurism through art, costumes, artifacts, and rare performance archives. 8099 College Parkway, Bldg. J – Library Lobby (1st Floor / J-118), Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or rauschenberggallery.com.

Peter Massing and Selections from the Permanent Collection – Art exhibition at Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, FGCU, through Dec. 4. Explore prints and works from the permanent collection featuring artist Peter Massing. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-7199 or fgcu.edu.

Herb Jackson: Electric Sheep – Art exhibition at Gallery 101, FGCU through Aug. 21. View vibrant prints from the permanent collection showcasing Herb Jackson’s layered textures and bold colors. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-7199 or fgcu.edu.

Between Creation & Concrete: Collaborative Window Installation by Breah Fyffe and Marcela Pulgarin – Art installation at FGCU Arts Complex Lobby Windows through July 14, 2027. Explore a nature-inspired window installation blending organic imagery, drawing and vinyl artwork. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-7199 or fgcu.edu.

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra – Musical tribute show at Players Circle Theater through Aug. 30 with multiple showtimes. Enjoy Sinatra classics performed by four singers in an intimate nightclub-style setting with live jazz accompaniment. Tickets start at $42.85. 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com.

What Springs Forth – Live theater performance at Off-Broadway Palm Theatre through Aug. 30 with multiple showtimes. Three friends face unexpected challenges during a wilderness retreat in this funny, fast-paced comedy. Tickets start at $36.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-208-1003 or theatreconspiracyfl.com.

 

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