{"id":48711,"date":"2025-11-16T14:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/48711\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T14:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:54:10","slug":"what-to-do-where-to-go-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/48711\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do, Where to go"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/p>\n

American Sand Sculpting Championship at Diamond Head Beach Resort from Nov. 20-24. -STOCK PHOTO<\/p>\n

TOP PICKS
\n\"\"<\/p>\n

Florida Repertory Theatre presents its comedy stand-up night with headliner Jake Klark on Nov. 21. -STOCK PHOTO<\/p>\n

11\/21- Comedy Show \u2013 Florida Repertory Theatre presents its comedy stand-up night with headliner Jake Klark at 7 p.m. with an opening act from Greg Perritt. Tickets are $28. 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.floridarep.org\/show\/stand-up-comedy-with-headliner-jake-klark\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

11\/22- Bollywood Fest \u2013 Join Alliance for the Arts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for \u201cBollywood Fest.\u201d Enjoy a full day of cultural performances, delicious food and family fun for a lively celebration. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org\/event\/fort-myers-fest-bollywood-fest\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

11\/23- American Sand Sculpting Championship \u2013 Join at Diamond Head Beach Resort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 20-24, for the Annual \u201cAmerican Sand Sculpting Championship.\u201d Step into the sand for world-class sand art, live entertainment and fun for all ages. 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-454-7500 or www.fmbsandsculpting.com\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 11\/19<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Risk & Romance performs live at Sunset Beach at Fishermen\u2019s Village at noon. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishermensvillage.com\/events<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Singer Dan Meadows performs live at the Center Court at Fishermen\u2019s Village at noon. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishermensvillage.com\/events<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Matt Krause performs live at the Center Court at Fishermen\u2019s Village at 4 p.m. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishermensvillage.com\/events<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Intermezzo Choir Show \u2013 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers presents \u201cA Walk Down the Red Carpet\u201d at 6:30 p.m. at St. Hilary\u2019s Church. Enjoy movie music in a free concert supporting singers living with Alzheimer\u2019s and their care partners. 5011 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-288-2535 or mastersingersfm.com\/event\/a-walk-down-the-red-carpet\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

THURSDAY 11\/20<\/p>\n

Family Fun Night \u2013 Join at Bell Tower at 5 p.m. for \u201cHoliday Movie Magic\u201d with a family movie night screening of \u201cThe Grinch.\u201d 13499 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-580-6777 or belltowerfl.com\/events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Sip, Shop and Stroll \u2013 the Promenade at Bonita Bay hosts the Sip, Ship and Stroll at the Center Bar at 5 p.m. Enjoy drinks and original finds from local shops. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com\/news\/calendar-events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Creed Fisher Live \u2013 Live at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon at 7 p.m. is Creed Fisher with opener High Lonesome. Tickets are $32.75-$70.02. 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com\/event-calendar\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

A Piano Tour \u2013 Barbra B. Mann Performing Arts Hall presents \u201cBen Folds & A Piano Tour\u201d 7:30 p.m. with special guest Lindsey Kraft. Tickets are $53-$115. 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com\/events\/detail\/ben-folds-fort-myers-2025<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

FRIDAY 11\/21<\/p>\n

Music Walk \u2013 Dance through downtown Fort Myers as local musicians bring classic rock, jazz, country, Motown and more to the historic streets at 6 p.m. in downtown Fort Myers at First and Hendry. 239-313-5129 or fortmyers.gov\/calendar.aspx?CID=54<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Back Lot Circus \u2013 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents its \u201cBack Lot Rave, Rap and Rock Circus\u201d from 7-11 p.m. for a night of alternative entertainment. Join for an evening of live entertainment, fire spinners, vendors and more. Tickets are $15-$20. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com\/events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Comedy Show \u2013 Florida Repertory Theatre presents its comedy stand-up night with headliner Jake Klark at 7 p.m. with an opening act from Greg Perritt. Tickets are $28. 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.floridarep.org\/show\/stand-up-comedy-with-headliner-jake-klark\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Johnny Carribe performs live at The Center Bar at 7 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com\/news\/calendar-events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Concert \u2013 Arts Bonita presents \u201cELEMENTS: The Definitive Earth, Wind & Fire\u201d at the Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48.00 \u2013 $58.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org\/performances\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Lalas Burlesques \u2013 Seminole Hard Rock Casino presents \u201cThe Lalas Burlesques\u201d at 8 p.m. at the Seminole Center. Join for an evening of rock & blues with a burlesque twist and nonstop entertainment. Tickets are $60-$61. 506 1st Street, Immokalee. 239-658-1313 or casino.hardrock.com\/immokalee\/event-calendar\/the-lalas-burlesques<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Taimane performs live at the Moe Auditorium at Arts Bonita at 8:00 p.m. Experience the electrifying sound of the Taimane Band, led by virtuoso ukulele player and composer Taimane Gardner. Tickets are $38.00 \u2013 $48.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org\/performances\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

SATURDAY 11\/22<\/p>\n

Christmas Cares Car Show \u2013 Join at Bell Tower from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for \u201cChristmas Cares Car Show.\u201d Celebrate the season of giving with a Christmas toy drive and car, truck & bike show. Registration costs $20-$30. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-580-6777 or belltowerfl.com\/events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Bollywood Fest at Alliance for the Arts on Nov. 22. -STOCK PHOTO<\/p>\n

Bollywood Fest \u2013 Join Alliance for the Arts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for \u201cBollywood Fest.\u201d Enjoy a full day of cultural performances, delicious food and family fun for a lively celebration. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org\/event\/fort-myers-fest-bollywood-fest\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Backyard Bluesfest \u2013 The Buckingham Blues Bar presents its \u201cBackyard Bluesfest\u201d from 2-7 p.m. with performances by Josh Rowand, TLC & BBB and The John Allender Band. Tickets are $20. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-7111 or www.buckinghambar.com\/calendar<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Saigon Night Market \u2013 Caloosa Sound Amphitheater presents \u201cSaigon Night Market\u201d at 3 p.m. for a night of cultural celebration. Savor authentic Asian street food, live performances & cultural flair in a vibrant celebration of flavor and tradition. Tickets are $17.19. 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers. 239-314-3757 or caloosasoundamp.com\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Comedy Show \u2013 Comedian Helen Keaney performs live at Venturino\u2019s Comedy Club at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20.00. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive., Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com\/shop\/p\/helenkeaney6pm<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Jann Klose Live \u2013 ACMA presents Jann Klose live at 7 p.m. with opener Joe Terlizzi at All Faiths Unitarian. Tickets are $15-$20. 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.americanacma.org\/event\/jann-klose-in-concert-joe-terlizzi-opens\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Grand Slam performs live at The Center Bar at 7 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com\/news\/calendar-events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Musical Improv \u2013 Cultural Park Theatre presents \u201cOops! We\u2019re a Troupe! Musical Improv\u201d at 7 p.m. for a Holiday Show with special guests Gregory Hollimon, Darryl Knapp and Danielle Trzcinski. Tickets are $20. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-772-5862 or culturalparktheatre.org\/show\/oops-were-a-troupe-musical-improv\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Comedy Show \u2013 Trish Keating hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Myers Theatre for a night of comedy and nonstop laughter. Tickets are $25. 16120 San Carlos Blvd., #5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Concert \u2013 Arts Bonita presents \u201cCompletely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute\u201d in the Hinman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48.00 \u2013 $58.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org\/performances\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Comedy Show \u2013 Cape Caf\u00e9 Dessert Theatre is back with their \u201cEvolving Comedy Show\u201d at 8 p.m., where five up-and-coming comedians bring laughter to the crowd. Tickets are $10-$15. 110 N.E. 2nd Place, Unit 401, Cape Coral. 239-363-0848 or www.capecafetheatre.com\/event-details\/evolving-comedy-show-4<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Treaty Oak Revival \u2013 Treaty Oak Revival live at Hertz Arena at 8 p.m. with special guest Parker Ryan. Tickets are $39.50-$242. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or \u00a0hertzarena.com\/events\/treaty-oak-revival\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

SUNDAY 11\/23<\/p>\n

SWFL Concert Band \u2013 Southwest Florida Concert Band presents \u201cAmerican Honor\u201d at 2 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School. Join a musical journey from patriotic anthems to big band swing and Broadway classics with guest vocalist Heather Ivy. 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers. info@southwestfloridaconcertband.org<\/a> or www.southwestfloridaconcertband.org\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Riverside performs live at Bayside Park at 4 p.m. Part of the Bayside Park Concert Sunday Series. Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. & 1st St., Fort Myers. 239-454-7500 or www.fortmyersbeach.org\/events\/bayside-concert-series\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Robin Hawkinse performs live at The Center Bar at 5 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com\/news\/calendar-events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Comedy Show \u2013 Mentalist and Illusionist Wayne Hoffman performs live at Venturino\u2019s Comedy Club at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30.00. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com\/shop\/p\/waynehoffmannov23rd6pm<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Live Performance \u2013 Arts Bonita Presents Robert Dubac\u2019s \u201cThe Book of Moron\u201d at the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. a razor-sharp, thought-provoking comedy that skewers culture, politics, and media with brilliant satire. Tickets are $53.00 \u2013 $58.00. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artsbonita.org\/performances\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

MONDAY 11\/24<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Joey Fiato performs live at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com\/news\/calendar-events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Film Screening \u2013 Big Arts Sanibel Island presents a screening of \u201cHannah and Her Sisters\u201d at 7 p.m. as a part of their film series. Tickets are $15.50. 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 239-395-0900 or bigarts.org\/calendar\/list\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

TUESDAY 11\/25<\/p>\n

Live Music \u2013 Wendy Renee performs live at The Center Bar at 6 p.m. 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1573 or promenadeshops.com\/news\/calendar-events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

ONGOING<\/p>\n

American Sand Sculpting Championship \u2013 Join at Diamond Head Beach Resort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 20-24, for the Annual \u201cAmerican Sand Sculpting Championship.\u201d Step into the sand for world-class sand art, live entertainment and fun for all ages. 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-454-7500 or www.fmbsandsculpting.com\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

A Christmas Story \u2013 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents \u201cA Christmas Story\u201d with multiple showtimes from Nov. 21 to Dec. 28. Join Ralohie, the leg lamp & all your favorite moments in this hilarious, heartwarming holiday musical for the whole family. Tickets are priced from $43 to $98. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/a-christmas-story\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Arts & Crafts Show \u2013 Join LLSN Events at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 22-23, for the holiday \u201cArts & Crafts Show.\u201d Shop from your favorite local vendors and everything arts and crafts this holiday season. 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. 941-833-5444 or www.llsnevents.com\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Autumn Garden Festival \u2013 Edison Ford Winter Estates is holding their \u201cAutumn Garden Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22-23. Stroll and shop exotic & native plants and garden art & gifts while enjoying food trucks and live music. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419 or www.edisonfordwinterestates.org\/events\/garden-festival\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Beyond the Brush \u2013 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents \u201cBeyond the Brush: A Creative Manifesto\u201d through Nov. 25 in the Grand Atrium. This exhibition spotlights Richard Bravo\u2019s fusion of graffiti grit & fine art, where fashion, identity and pop-culture collide in bold color. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com\/events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Layering at its Best \u2013 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents \u201cLayering at its Best\u201d through Nov. 25 in the Capital Gallery. Showcasing artist Heidi Schmitz\u2019s bold mix of materials, \u201cLayering at its Best\u201d dives into expressive works that reveal beauty beyond the surface with mediums from coffee to wax to resin. 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com\/events\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Liquid Forest \u2013 Alliance for the Arts presents \u201cLiquid Forest\u201d by Alexis Lago through Nov. 29. Part of the November Galleries 2025 series, Alexis\u2019s art bridges myth, nature and spirit, exploring stillness and meaning within life\u2019s shifting, fluid landscapes. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org\/event\/november-galleries-2025\/<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Toy Drive \u2013 The Gulf Coast Town Center hosts the \u201cGrow the Grinch\u2019s Heart Toy Drive\u201d through Nov. 28. Donate new, unwrapped toys to help families in need and enter to win prizes from participating businesses. 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 239-267-5107 or www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com\/event\/32482-grow-the-grinchs-heart-toy-drive<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Steve KEENE: Rauschenberg 100 \u2013 A Centennial Celebration \u2013 Florida Southwestern State College presents a newly commissioned, site-specific installation of 100 paintings by Steve Keene in honor of the 100th birthday of Robert Rauschenberg. This exhibition runs through Dec. 6 at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex. 8099 College Parkway, Bldg. J\/Library-Lobby-Room 118, Fort Myers. 239-489-9313 or www.rauschenberggallery.com<\/a>.\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"American Sand Sculpting Championship at Diamond Head Beach Resort from Nov. 20-24. -STOCK PHOTO TOP PICKS Florida Repertory…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":48712,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[209,211,210],"class_list":["post-48711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral-headlines","tag-cape-coral-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48711"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48711\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}