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5\/8 \u2013 Pawsitively Loved Yappy Hour \u2013 Dog\u2011friendly social event at Bell Tower Shops at 6 p.m. This Mother\u2019s Day\u2013themed Yappy Hour invites dog moms and their pups to enjoy music, shopping, and treats while supporting Gulf Coast Humane Society in Center Court. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011489\u20111221 or belltowerfl.com<\/a>. WEDNESDAY 5\/06<\/p>\n Lee County Community Band Performance \u2013 Concert at Lakes Regional Library at 3 p.m. The Little Lee County Community Band performs a free, family-friendly show of popular wind band repertoire. 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers. 239\u2011533\u20114000 or leelibrary.librarymarket.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Greg Williams: \u2018Nurses\u2019 Night Out\u2019 \u2013 Live comedy show at Snappers Comedy Club at 7 p.m. Nurse turned comedian Greg \u201cG\u201d Williams headlines a themed comedy night tailored for healthcare professionals, mixing observational humor, hospital stories, and crowd work. Tickets are $22.50. 8595 College Parkway, Ste. 270, Fort Myers. 239\u2011472\u20111111 or snapperscomedyclub.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n THURSDAY 5\/07<\/p>\n \u2018Florida Life\u2019 \u2013 Opening reception for the juried gallery exhibition at Cape Coral Art League at 5 p.m. Artists explore everyday life in Florida through paintings, photography, and mixed media in a juried show held during Members Month in Studio 1. 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239\u2011772\u20115657 or capecoralartleague.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Teacher Appreciation Night \u2013 Arts and social event at Alliance for the Arts at 6 p.m. Teachers relax, connect, and are celebrated over complimentary food and drinks at this special evening hosted by Art in Lee. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011481\u20118866 or artinlee.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Zach Bartholomew: Bird Lives \u2013 Jazz concert at Arts Bonita\u2019s Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Zach Bartholomew and Mark Small lead a top\u2011tier rhythm section in a high\u2011energy tribute to Charlie Parker\u2019s bebop classics. Tickets start at $42.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239\u2011495\u20118989 or artsbonita.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n FRIDAY 5\/08<\/p>\n Orlando Phillips \u2013 Island music\u00a0at Tiki Bar & Grill, Lighthouse Island Resort at 1 p.m. Orlando Phillips brings the island vibes with Calypso, Soca, and Reggae favorites, featuring steel drums, saxophone and smooth vocals for a feel-good live experience. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Pawsitively Loved Yappy Hour. -STOCK PHOTO<\/p>\n Pawsitively Loved Yappy Hour \u2013 Dog\u2011friendly social event at Bell Tower Shops at 6 p.m. This Mother\u2019s Day\u2013themed Yappy Hour invites dog moms and their pups to enjoy music, shopping, and treats while supporting Gulf Coast Humane Society in Center Court. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011489\u20111221 or belltowerfl.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Lilo and Stitch \u2013 Palm City Cinema presents the Family\u2011film screening at Riverside Community Center at 6:30 p.m. A free, family\u2011friendly outdoor\u2011style showing of the new live\u2011action\u00a0Lilo & Stitch\u00a0follows a lonely Hawaiian girl who befriends a runaway alien, helping to heal her fractured family. 3061 E. Riverside Drive, Fort Myers. 239\u2011321\u20117560 or\u00a0fortmyers.gov<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n The Bank of America High School Musical Awards \u2013 High\u2011school musical\u2011theatre awards show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall\u2019s Daniels Pavilion at 7 p.m. Local high\u2011school actors, orchestras, and crews are honored for their work in area musical productions, with numbers drawn from multiple school shows. Tickets start at $16.00. 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 239\u2011481\u20114849 or bbmannpah.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Disney\u2019s Descendants: The Musical \u2013 Opening showing of the youth musical\u2011theatre show at The Belle Theatre at 7 p.m. Theatre\u2011education students stage this high\u2011energy adaptation about the children of Disney\u2019s iconic villains who leave the Isle of the Lost to attend school in Auradon and choose whether to follow their wicked roots or forge their own path. Tickets are $16.55. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239\u2011323\u20115533 or\u00a0thebelletheatre.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Devon Allman\u2019s Blues Summit with Larry McCray & Jimmy Hall \u2013 Blues concert at Arts Bonita\u2019s Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Devon Allman leads a stacked blues\u2011rock summit featuring Wet Willie\u2019s Jimmy Hall, guitar ace Larry McCray, and special guest Ghalia Volt in a high\u2011energy homage to Southern roots and soul. Tickets start at $64.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239\u2011495\u20118989 or artsbonita.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n SATURDAY 5\/09<\/p>\n Arts & Crafts Fair \u2013 Arts and crafts fair at Bell Tower Shops at 10 a.m. Local artisans and crafters fill the center with handmade jewelry, art, home d\u00e9cor, and more, plus local food and community. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011489\u20111221 or belltowerfl.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Day Shopping Fair \u2013 Outdoor market at Bell Tower Shops at 10 a.m. Local vendors fill a drop\u2011in outdoor market at Bell Tower for a Mother\u2019s Day\u2013themed shopping fair featuring handmade goods, gifts, and family\u2011friendly finds. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011489\u20111221 or llsnevents.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Hurricane Preparedness Expo \u2013 Community safety and preparedness event at Caloosa Sound Convention Center at 11 a.m. The City of Fort Myers Emergency Management team hosts a family\u2011friendly expo featuring preparedness tips, vendor booths, WINK News presentations, food trucks, and city\u2011vehicle displays. 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers. 239\u2011321\u20117400 or\u00a0fortmyers.gov<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Gulfshore Ballet, Don Quixote \u2013 Classical ballet at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Gulfshore Ballet brings the fiery spirit of Spain to life in this three\u2011act classic, featuring dazzling solos, intricate ensemble work and high\u2011energy choreography set to Ludwig Minkus\u2019s score. Tickets are $50.00. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011415\u20115667 or tribbyartscenter.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n RB Stone in Concert \u2013 Live blues\u2011Americana show at ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian at 7 p.m. Modern \u201cblues cowboy\u201d RB Stone brings his road\u2011worn songs and seasoned storytelling, with UK\u2011based singer\u2011songwriter Gareth Rockliffe opening the evening. Tickets are $20.00 (general admission). 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011936\u20119992 or americanacma.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Blockbusters Cabaret \u2013 Musical\u2011tribute cabaret show at Cultural Park Theatre at 7 p.m. Join a cabaret evening packed with favorite songs from the movies, celebrating beloved film tunes in an intimate, song\u2011filled night. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239\u2011772\u20115862 or culturalparktheatre.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Peace of Woodstock: Tribute & Nostalgia \u2013 Rock\u2011tribute concert at Arts Bonita\u2019s Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. A live ensemble channels the sound and spirit of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, recreating hits by Hendrix, Joplin, Santana, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, and CSN&Y. Tickets start at $42.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239\u2011495\u20118989 or artsbonita.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n SUNDAY 5\/10<\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Day Brunch Buffet \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day buffet at JWB Grill at 10 a.m. Margaritaville Beach Resort\u2019s Gulf\u2011front grill hosts a special Mother\u2019s Day buffet with fresh seasonal fruits, bagel & lox, salads, carved prime rib, chicken piccata, blackened snapper, shrimp pasta, and an omelet station. 1170 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239\u2011899\u20114094 or margaritavilleresorts.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n STOCK PHOTO<\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Day at Bay Street Yard \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day celebration at Bay Street Yard at 11 a.m. Moms enjoy $8 MOMosas, family\u2011friendly activities, and live entertainment in a festive, open\u2011air setting. 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239\u2011431\u20111006 or baystreetyard.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Mockingbird \u2013 Live party\u2011band concert at Bayside Park Concert Series at 4 p.m. Six\u2011piece, high\u2011energy variety band Mockingbird fills the waterfront with upbeat rock, country, and dance hits in a free, family\u2011friendly Sunday afternoon show. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st St., Fort Myers Beach. 239\u2011463\u20111420 or fortmyersbeach.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon \u2013 Immersive planetarium show at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium at 4:30 p.m. Pink Floyd\u2019s 1973 classic album is presented in surround sound with a full\u2011dome visual show that links each song to a cosmic, time\u2011and\u2011space experience inside a planetarium. Tickets are $15.38. 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011275\u20113435 or calusanature.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Day Express \u2013 Murder\u2011mystery dinner\u2011train show at SemGulf \/ Colonial Station at 5:30 p.m. Treat Mom to an evening on the rails with the new show \u201cSecret to Victory,\u201d a relaxed Sunday\u2011night mystery dinner aboard a moving train. Tickets are $129.00. 12150 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011275\u20118487 or semgulf.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Tropic Groove \u2013 Reggae & blues music\u00a0at Tiki Bar & Grill, Lighthouse Island Resort at 7 p.m. Tropic Groove brings the island vibes for a feel-good live experience. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Comedy Fundraiser for Paws Crossed Inc. with Nathan Wallace \u2013 Live stand\u2011up comedy fundraiser at Snappers Comedy Club at 7 p.m. Comedian Nathan Wallace headlines this benefit show raising money to rescue, rehab, and rehome more than 300 dogs each year. Tickets start at $22.50. 8595 College Parkway, Ste. 270, Fort Myers.\u00a0239\u2011479\u20115233 or snapperscomedyclub.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Forever Motown \u2013 Motown\u2011tribute concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. A veteran\u2011cast revue channels the sounds of Motown legends with classic hits and dynamic stage production. Tickets start at $51.54. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239\u2011481\u20114849 or bbmannpah.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n MONDAY 5\/11<\/p>\n Muscle Shoals \u2013 Documentary film screening at BIG ARTS\u2019 Wolfson Hall at 7:00 p.m. This film documents the legacy of Rick Hall and FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, which shaped era\u2011defining hits for artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones. Tickets are $15.00. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239\u2011395\u20110900 or bigarts.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n TUESDAY 5\/12<\/p>\n Music Bingo \u2013 Game\u2011night event at Dave & Buster\u2019s at Bell Tower Shops at 6 p.m. Players use their phones to play a music\u2011themed bingo card as hit songs are played live, with a chance to win prizes and play along in a lively bar\u2011arcade setting. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011489\u20111221 or belltowerfl.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Danny Sinoff \u2013 Live jazz concert at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Pianist and vocalist Danny Sinoff celebrates the April release of his new album\u00a0Make Someone Happy\u00a0with an ensemble from the record, playing fresh arrangements and heartfelt standards. Tickets are $50.00. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011415\u20115667 or tribbyartscenter.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Spring Youth Concert \u2013 Youth orchestra concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7 p.m. Gulf Coast Symphony presents its annual Spring Youth Concert featuring the Gulf Coast Youth Orchestra and Gulf Coast Youth Jazz Ensemble in a program celebrating student musicians in Southwest Florida. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239\u2011498\u20111333 or\u00a0gulfcoastsymphony.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n ONGOING<\/p>\n Fort Myers Farmers Market \u2013 Fresh foods farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Downtown Fort Myers\u2019 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Ping Pong Power \u2013 Community wellness program\u00a0at Estero Recreation Center every Saturday at 2 p.m. Weekly table tennis sessions for seniors, individuals with Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, 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.\n<\/p>\n Art as Therapy \u2013 Art exhibition on display through June 8 at Big Arts, Sanibel Island. A powerful exhibit celebrating the healing power of art, featuring personal stories of grief, illness, and recovery through creative expression. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Peripheral Dialogues \u2013 Art exhibition at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center on display through May 28. \u201cPeripheral Dialogues\u201d is an imaginative collection by Kathleen Kinkopf that explores the quiet, dreamlike spaces between thought, memory and emotion. Through symbolism, nature and the female figure, the work reveals visual stories filled with harmony, strength and possibility. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Misery \u2013 Live thriller on stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through May 23 with multiple showtimes. Darkly comedic adaptation of Stephen King\u2019s novel where an author\u2019s \u201cnumber one fan\u201d holds him captive, demanding a new ending. Tickets start at $33.00. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or\u00a0broadwaypalm.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Annual Artists Collective: Mezzanine Gallery \u2013 Fine arts exhibit at BIG ARTS through May 31. This annual exhibit highlights the work of artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS workshops and classes. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Disney\u2019s Descendants: The Musical \u2013 Youth musical\u2011theatre show at The Belle Theatre from May 8-10 with multiple showtimes. Theatre\u2011education students stage this high\u2011energy adaptation about the children of Disney\u2019s iconic villains who leave the Isle of the Lost to attend school in Auradon and choose whether to follow their wicked roots or forge their own path. Tickets are $16.55. 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, Cape Coral. 239\u2011323\u20115533 or\u00a0thebelletheatre.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Louise Wigglesworth Excellence in Playwriting New Play Contest \u2013 New\u2011play reading series at The Laboratory Theater of Florida from May 7-9. The Lab presents concert readings of three contest finalists, including the 2026 Wigglesworth Award-winning\u00a0Symbiotic\u00a0by Baylee Shlichtman, plus finalists\u00a0Redshift\u00a0by Simon Bowler and\u00a0A Thousand Words\u00a0by John Mabey. Tickets are $37.99. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239\u2011278\u20112785 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Secret to Victory \u2013 WWII murder\u2011mystery dinner\u2011train show at SemGulf\/Colonial Station from May 6-9 at 6:30 p.m. The Allies must find the secret to victory and outwit the killer in this immersive WWII\u2011themed murder\u2011mystery while enjoying a five\u2011course dinner aboard the moving train. Tickets start at $129.00. 12150 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011275\u20118487 or\u00a0semgulf.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \u2018Florida Life\u2019 \u2013 Juried gallery exhibition at Cape Coral Art League from May 7-21. Artists explore everyday life in Florida through paintings, photography, and mixed media in a juried show held during Members Month in Studio 1, 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239\u2011772\u20115657 or capecoralartleague.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Phil Hogan \u2013 Live stand\u2011up comedy show at Snappers Comedy Club from May 7-9 with multiple showtimes. Acclaimed storyteller and \u201cThe Daily Show\u201d correspondent performs his sharp, character\u2011driven stand\u2011up. 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\n5\/9 \u2013 Gulfshore Ballet, Don Quixote \u2013 Classical ballet at Tribby Arts Center at 7 p.m. Gulfshore Ballet brings the fiery spirit of Spain to life in this three\u2011act classic, featuring dazzling solos, intricate ensemble work and high\u2011energy choreography set to Ludwig Minkus\u2019s score. Tickets are $50.00. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011415\u20115667 or tribbyartscenter.com<\/a>.
\n5\/10 \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day Express \u2013 Murder\u2011mystery dinner\u2011train show at SemGulf \/ Colonial Station at 5:30 p.m. Treat Mom to an evening on the rails with the new show \u201cSecret to Victory,\u201d a relaxed Sunday\u2011night mystery dinner aboard a moving train. Tickets are $129.00. 12150 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239\u2011275\u20118487 or semgulf.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AdobeStock_1890381277-1024x576.jpeg\")
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