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TOP PICKS<\/p>\n

8\/21- August Music Walk \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

8\/22- South Cape\u2019s Bacon Fest Pub Crawl 2026 \u2013 Pub crawl throughout the Cape Coral Entertainment District from 7 \u2013 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\u2019s best flavors. Tickets are $30.00. Check in at Big John\u2019s Plaza near Pinch-a-Penny & Dolphin Key Resort. 1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral or 1221 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral. info@southcapeentertainment.com<\/a> or eventbrite.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

8\/23- Yacht Rock Gold Experience \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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WEDNESDAY 8\/19<\/p>\n

Josh Live \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Jason White \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The Firm Soul & Dance Band \u2013 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\u2019s finest musicians. Tickets start at $5.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

THURSDAY 8\/20<\/p>\n

2026 E Awards \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

John Halmi \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Bruce Teller \u2013 Live Music at The Center Bar at 6\u202fp.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Eagles & Doobie Bros Tribute \u2013 Live tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Relive the timeless harmonies and classic hits of two legendary rock bands, from \u201cHotel California\u201d to \u201cListen to the Music.\u201d Tickets start at $30.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Footprints: A Celebration of Wayne Shorter \u2013 Tribute performance at the Music & Arts Community Center at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective honors Wayne Shorter\u2019s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The First and Last Florida Tour \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Tara King \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

FRIDAY 8\/21<\/p>\n

Orlando Phillips \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Education Open House Party \u2013 Community event at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center from 5 \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

August Music Walk \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Rockin\u2019 Robin \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Dead Man\u2019s Hand \u2013 Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6:30 p.m. A soulful, hard-hitting classic rock experience blending \u201970s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

RC Smith Comedy \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

RH3 & Eddie Royale \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

CJ Sterlace and Band \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Johnny Rogers: The History of Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll \u2013 Tribute performance at Arts Bonita at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate rock\u2019s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

SATURDAY 8\/22<\/p>\n

Kona\u2019s Birthday Bash \u2013 Celebration at Coastal Dayz Brewery from 12 \u2013 10 p.m. Raise a pint for the taproom\u2019s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Tara King \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Friends of The NRA \u2013 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, d\u00e9cor and collectible giveaways. Tickets start at $80.00. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-872-3649 or theranchfortmyers.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Lucas and The Skywalkers \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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South Cape\u2019s Bacon Fest Pub Crawl 2026 \u2013 Pub crawl throughout the Cape Coral Entertainment District from 7 \u2013 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\u2019s best flavors. Tickets are $30.00. Check in at Big John\u2019s Plaza near Pinch-a-Penny & Dolphin Key Resort. 1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral or 1221 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral. info@southcapeentertainment.com<\/a> or eventbrite.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Swamp Blues Band \u2013 Live Music at The Center Bar at 7\u202fp.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Toby Keith Tribute \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Some Enchanted Evening: Richard Rodgers & Broadway\u2019s Golden Age \u2013 Broadway performance at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Broadway\u2019s golden age with Rodgers classics from \u201cOklahoma!\u201d, \u201cCarousel\u201d, \u201cSouth Pacific\u201d and more, sung with live orchestra. Tickets start at $56.00. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or bbmannpah.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Simply-Fi \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

SUNDAY 8\/23<\/p>\n

Stereo Riot \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Austin James \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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Yacht Rock Gold Experience \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

MONDAY 8\/24<\/p>\n

Klaus NOMI & Kenny SCHARF: Time SPLAT! \u2013 Art exhibition opening day at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex available 10 a.m. \u2013 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 \u2013 Library Lobby (1st Floor \/ J-118), Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or rauschenberggallery.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Wendell Ray \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

TUESDAY 8\/25<\/p>\n

Digital Discussion: Teddy Roosevelt in War and Peace \u2013 Virtual history presentation at Edison and Ford Winter Estates at 10:30 a.m. Explore Teddy Roosevelt\u2019s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Joey Fiato \u2013 Live Music at The Center Bar at 6\u202fp.m. Enjoy an evening of live performance in a relaxed, intimate setting. 26811 South Bay Drive, Unit 128, Bonita Springs. thecenterbar.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Buck Cherry & Black Stone Cherry \u2013 Live performance at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon at 7 p.m. Don\u2019t 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

ONGOING<\/p>\n

Fort Myers Farmers Market \u2013 Fresh foods farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. \u2013 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 St., 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

Arts & Crafts Show \u2013 Arts and craft vendor fair at Lee Civic Center available Aug. 22-23 from 10 a.m. \u2013 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<\/a> or llsnevents.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Waiting for Godot \u2013 Performance at The Laboratory Theater of Florida available Aug. 20 \u2013 Sept. 6 with multiple showtimes. Two men wait on a desolate road, filling time with comedy and philosophy in Beckett\u2019s surreal, timeless exploration of hope and human existence. Tickets start at $27.49. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239-291-2905 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Battle from the Brink \u2013 Art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center\u2019s Capital Gallery available through Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Rosamund Merrill\u2019s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The Art of Healing: Prescriptions for the Soul \u2013 Art show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center\u2019s Grand Atrium available through Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

In the Galleries: Art Quilters Unlimited and Southwest Florida Fine Arts Craft Guild \u2013 Art exhibition at Alliance for the Arts available through Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. Discover contemporary fiber art, fine craft, and mixed media celebrating Southwest Florida artists\u2019 skill, tradition and imagination. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Currents \u2013 Collaborative art mural at Big Arts, Sanibel Island, available for viewing through Oct. 30. Currents turns Big Arts\u2019 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Faces, Places, and Spaces Art Exhibit \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The Odd Couple (Female Version) \u2013 Live comedy play at Alliance for the Arts through Aug. 23 with multiple showtimes. Neil Simon\u2019s 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Klaus NOMI & Kenny SCHARF: Time SPLAT! \u2013 Art exhibition at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex available Aug. 24 \u2013 Dec. 5 with gallery open 10:00 a.m. \u2013 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 \u2013 Library Lobby (1st Floor \/ J-118), Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or rauschenberggallery.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Peter Massing and Selections from the Permanent Collection \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Herb Jackson: Electric Sheep \u2013 Art exhibition at Gallery 101, FGCU through Aug. 21. View vibrant prints from the permanent collection showcasing Herb Jackson\u2019s layered textures and bold colors. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-7199 or fgcu.edu<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Between Creation & Concrete: Collaborative Window Installation by Breah Fyffe and Marcela Pulgarin \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

What Springs Forth \u2013 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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