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TOP PICKS<\/p>\n

8\/28- F Nights \u2013 Conversation series at Alliance for the Arts at 6 p.m. Hear local leaders turn setbacks into comebacks at an inspiring night of honest stories, real connections, and fearless entrepreneurial spirit. Tickets are $25.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org<\/a>.
\n8\/29- The Mound House\u2019s Saturday Night Events- The Mound House\u00a0on Fort Myers Beach hosts a\u00a0free Saturday\u00a0event on the last Saturday of select months, such as\u00a0Aug. 29, 2026, featuring free museum admission, family activities, and arts and crafts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. moundhouse.org<\/a>
\n8\/30- Final Performance of 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>.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 8\/26<\/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

Summer Trivia \u2013 Music Trivia at Coastal Dayz Brewery at 6:30 p.m. Put your brain to the test at Coastal Dayz Brewery\u2019s free weekly trivia, featuring rotating music and general-knowledge themes, prizes, and pints. 2161 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-204-9665 or coastaldayzbrewery.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

FuzzBox \u2013 Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment from FuzzBox at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Elvis Tribute \u2013 Tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. The King lives on as five-time world champion Dwight Icenhower channels Elvis with award-winning vocals, moves, and Vegas-style magic. Tickets start at $30.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Buckingham Blues Band \u2013 Live music at Buckingham Blues Bar at 8 p.m. Enjoy classic favorites for a laid-back evening of live music and good vibes. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-7111 or buckinghambar.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

THURSDAY 8\/27
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Dockside Duo \u2013 Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of live music and entertainment from Dockside Duo at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Industry Night \u2013 Real estate professionals\u2019 appreciation night at Bay Street Yard at 5 p.m. A well-earned night to relax, connect, and celebrate with the Southwest Florida professionals who keep the real estate world moving. 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-940-8744 or baystreetyard.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The History of the United States \u2013 Opening talk and art reception at Wasmer Art Gallery at FGCU Campus at 5 p.m. Travel through early American history as artists reimagine pivotal moments from 1774\u20131844 in this first-time FGCU exhibition of historic print portfolios. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-1000 or fgcu.edu<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Riverside Classic Rock Band \u2013 Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Riverside powers up the party with high-energy rock, funk, and groove favorites spanning the \u201960s through \u201990s. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

FRIDAY 8\/28<\/p>\n

Michael O\u2019Neil \u2013 Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of live music and entertainment from Michael O\u2019Neil at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

F Nights \u2013 Conversation series at Alliance for the Arts at \u00a06 p.m. Hear local leaders turn setbacks into comebacks at an inspiring night of honest stories, real connections, and fearless entrepreneurial spirit. Tickets are $25.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or artinlee.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Rockin\u2019 Robin \u2013 Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6 p.m. Robin Stasko belts out powerhouse classics from Journey to Janis, Aretha to Heart, delivering a genre-hopping night of iconic hits. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Robert Gonnelli \u2013 Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6:30 p.m. Robert takes you on a hit-filled journey from \u201960s classics to today\u2019s dance favorites, with pop, rock \u2019n\u2019 roll, and nonstop fun. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Bluegrass Jamboree \u2013 Summer music series at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center at 7 p.m. Remedy Tree brings bluegrass, old-time, and folk fire to the Grand Atrium, joined by Caladium for an all-ages hootin\u2019 good time. Tickets start at $15.00. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Only in America: Brooks & Dunn Tribute \u2013 Live tribute performance at Cape Cabaret at 7 p.m. Only in America delivers a note-for-note Brooks & Dunn tribute packed with boot-scootin\u2019, two-steppin\u2019 country hits and all-night fun. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Relentless Fire \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

Customer Appreciation Show \u2013 Live music at Buckingham Blues Bar at 8 p.m. Enjoy a customer appreciation show with August Zona and Certified with classic favorites, a laid-back evening of live music and good vibes. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-7111 or buckinghambar.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Los Huracanes Del Norte \u2013 Live performance at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon at 8 p.m. Los Huracanes del Norte bring their legendary musica nortena sound to the Ruta Ventus Tour for a high-energy night of regional hits. Tickets start at $35.00. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

SATURDAY 8\/29
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Jay St Aubin \u2013 Live music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The Mound House\u2019s Saturday Night Events- The\u00a0Mound House\u00a0on Fort Myers Beach hosts a\u00a0free Saturday\u00a0event on the last Saturday of select months, such as\u00a0Aug. 29, 2026, featuring free museum admission, family activities, and arts and crafts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. moundhouse.org<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Pride in Paradise \u2013 Tropical themed pride pool party at The Hideaway Waterfront Resort & Hotel from 2 \u2013 10 p.m. Splash into PRIDE in Paradise, a 21 and older tropical luau fundraiser with poolside fun, a live DJ performance, games, prizes, and waterfront vibes. Tickets are $33.85. 4601 SE 5th Ave., Cape Coral. 239-347-8107 or pridecapecoral.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Dynasty Pop Music Duo \u2013 Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6 p.m. Dynasty Pop Music Duo brings iconic dance-floor favorites and sing-along classics, from \u201cDancing Queen\u201d to \u201cTennessee Whiskey\u201d and beyond. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Heat Latin Jazz Band \u2013 Afro-Cuban jazz performance at the Music & Arts Community Center at 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Heat Latin Jazz Band ignites the night with Afro-Cuban grooves, soaring horns, irresistible percussion, and a dance floor made to move. Tickets are $49.00. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

ACMA: Hank Woji & Roy Schneider \u2013 Live performance at Alliance for the Arts at 7 p.m. Hank Woji and Roy Schneider share songs, stories, and influences in an intimate, living-room-style night of originals and timeless classics. Tickets are $20.00. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. americanacma.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Grand Slam \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

The Shaelyn Band \u2013 Southern blues-rock performance at Arts Bonita\u2019s Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Shaelyn Band brings Southern soul, bluesy rock, and powerhouse vocals for a high-energy live show packed with heart, grit, and groove. Tickets start at $25.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Stereo Riot \u2013 Live rock music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 8 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<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

SUNDAY 8\/30<\/p>\n

Mellow Mushroom Fundraiser Day \u2013 Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser at Mellow Mushroom Cape Coral from 11 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Grab a slice for history at Mellow Mushroom Cape Coral with $5 from every pizza supporting the Cape Coral Museum of History, plus raffle fun. 53 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. 239-772-7037 or capecoralmuseum.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Soapy Tuna \u2013 Live rock music performance at Tiki Bar & Grill at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of live music and entertainment from Soapy Tuna at this waterfront venue. 1051 Fifth St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-356-7829 or tikibarlighthouse.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Dirty Work \u2013 Live concert at Bayside Park at 4 p.m. Fun classic hits for a lively outdoor concert experience and fun night out. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st St., Fort Myers Beach. fortmyersbeach.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

MONDAY 8\/31<\/p>\n

SWFL Stand-up Comedy Studio \u2013 Stand-up comedy at Coastal Dayz Brewery at 6:30 p.m. Laugh, sip, and hang with fellow comedy fans for free fun, friendly pups, and chill brewery vibes. 2161 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-204-9665 or coastaldayzbrewery.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 9\/1<\/p>\n

Robin Hawkins \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

The Firm Jazz & Blues Quartet \u2013 Live performance at Cape Cabaret at 6:30 p.m. The Firm Jazz & Blues Quintet brings top-tier SWFL musicianship, smooth grooves, and the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed night out. Tickets start at $10.00. 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.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 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 2:00 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

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 Street, 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

Herb Jackson: Electric Sheep \u2013 Art display at Gallery 101 at FGCU Campus\u2019 Arts Complex available for viewing through Sep. 17. Explore Herb Jackson\u2019s vivid works, where layered textures, bold color, and nature-inspired marks transform the Gallery 101 space. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-590-1000 or fgcu.edu<\/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

Klaus NOMI & Kenny SCHARF: Time SPLAT! \u2013 Art exhibition at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex available Aug. 24 \u2013 Dec. 5 with gallery open 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

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

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

Intro to Photography \u2013 Photography course at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center from Aug. 27 \u2013 Oct. 15, Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Train your eye before your camera in this hands-on 8-week photography course, where light, composition, and creative confidence come first. Tickets are $375.00. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or sbdac.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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