By Florida Weekly Staff | on August 17, 2022
As part of its Summer/Fall Concert Series, Shell Point Retirement Community presents the Allison Duo: Saxophone and Piano at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center. $40. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-225-2916 or TribbyArtsCenter.com. COURTESY PHOTO
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Hot tickets across the state
» Jack Johnson — Aug. 18, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. www.livenation.com
» Jack Johnson 2022 Summer Tour — Aug. 19, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa. www.midflorida.com.
» Gilberto Santa Rosa — Aug. 19, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.
» Dave Matthews Band — Aug. 20-21, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. www.livenation.com
» The Lumineers with guest James Bay — Aug. 23, Amway Center, Orlando. www.amwaycenter.com.
» Roger Waters — Aug. 23, FTX Arena, Miami. www.ftxarena.com
» The Black Keys: Dropout Boogie Tour With Band Of Horses & Early James — Aug. 24, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. www.livenation.com
» Damien Escobar — Aug. 24, Plaza Live, Orlando. www.plazaliveorlando.org.
» Roger Waters — Aug. 25, Amway Center, Orlando. www.amwaycenter.com.
Symphonic Rocks – By Gulf Coast Symphony at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The performance features pop hits from the 1980s and ‘90s, plus standards from rock musicals. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. $29-$59. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
Clown Bar – By Theatre Conspiracy at 7:30 p.m. on select dates Aug. 18-27 at the Alliance for the Arts. $30 adults; $25 members; $13 students. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org/experience/theatre/.
RENT – By Fort Myers Theatre on select dates through Aug. 21. Show times vary. $35. 16120 San Carlos Blvd., #5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com.
Fairview – By The Laboratory Theater of Florida on select dates through Aug. 20. Show times vary. $30 adults; $10 students. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239-218-0481 or www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.
Broadway Palm Thru The Decades – At Broadway Palm Theatre Aug. 26-Oct. 1. Show times and ticket prices vary. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.
Benefit Event – Pace Center for Girls, Lee hosts its Love That Dress! fundraising event from 5-9 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton. The event includes features shopping, music, silent auctions and cocktails, with all proceeds benefiting Pace programs and services. $30 in advance; $150 VIP. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero. LoveThat- DressLeeCounty.com.
At Mercato – Mercato hosts Rock the Block from 6-9 p.m. The event features live music by Soapy Tuna, an outdoor bar by SNIP Collier, a Kid Zone and more. Free admission. 9132 Strada Place, Naples. 239-254-1080 or www.mercatoshops.com.
Concert Series – As part of its Summer/ Fall Concert Series, Shell Point Retirement Community presents the Allison Duo: Saxophone and Piano at 7 p.m. in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center. $40. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-225-2916 or TribbyArtsCenter.com
Country Legend – Dierks Bentley brings his Beers on Me Tour to Hertz Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35.75; parking is $25. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. hertzarena.com.
Book Talk – The North Fort Myers Public Library hosts a book discussion of “Queenie” by Candice Carty-Williams at 2 p.m. 2001 N. Tamiami Trail NE, N. Fort Myers. 239-479-INFO (4636) or www.leelibrary.net.
Harbour View Gallery hosts featured artists for the month of August: Michael Roush, acrylic painter (artwork pictured), and Shannon Vickers, glass artist. Their work, along with a variety of work from more than 30 local artists, can be viewed throughout the month. The gallery is open every day but Monday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 5789 Cape Harbour Dr., Ste. 104, Cape Coral. Harbourviewgallery.com COURTESY PHOTO
Special Tours – The Edison and Ford Winter Estates offer Inside-the-Homes Tours at 10 a.m. on Thursdays and Tuesdays. The 90-minute tours give a sneak peek inside normally-closed off areas of Thomas Edison’s Seminole Lodge and Henry Ford’s The Mangoes. Free for members; $20-$50 for non-members. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.edisonford.org or 239-334-7419.
Funny Guy – Comedian Frankie Paul performs tonight through Saturday at the Laugh In Comedy Café. Show times vary. $11 general admission; $16 VIP. 8595 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239- 479-LAFF or www.laughincomedycafe.com.
At the Zig Zag – Soul City performs from 6-10 p.m. at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
Blues Thursday – The Dan Miller Quartet, featuring Lew Del Gatto, Tony Vigilante and Brandon Robertson, performs from 7-10 p.m. at The Barrel Room. 2210 Bay St. 239-333-2225 or www.barrelroomfortmyers.com.
Downtown Market – The River District Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursdays year round under the bridge at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. The market offers fresh produce, food trucks, honey, flowers, cheese and more. 2000 W. First St. www.buylocallee.com.
Comedy Show – Comedian Darren Carter performs at 7 p.m. at the Off The Hook Comedy Club. $25 general admission; $35 VIP. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road. 239-389-6901 or www.offthehookcomedy.com.
Music Event – The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center hosts a Singer / Songwriter Competition, with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and the performance at 7:30 p.m. $10 admission. For tickets: www.sbdac.com/singer-songwriter-competition/. Sidney’s Rooftop is open from 6 p.m.-midnight. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933.
Beach Clean-Up – Mound House hosts a Beach. Clean-Up at 8:30 a.m. Grab a bucket and help clean up Fort Myers Beach with the Mound House crew. Reservations required: 239-765- 0865.
Music Event – Fort Myers Music Walk runs from 6-10 p.m. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. On the third Friday of each month, local and regional musicians line the streets to play everything from jazz and blues to rock and roll. 239-313-5129, events@rdafortmyers.com or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Rooftop Tunes – DJ Selecta AJ provides tunes from 8-11 p.m. at Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. 2301 First St. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
At the Zig Zag – Streetlight performs from 8 p.m.-midnight tonight and Saturday at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
At Miromar – Drew Lye performs R&B, pop and rock from 4-7 p.m. near Oakley Vault at Miromar Outlets. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Live Music – The Marty Stokes Band performs from 8 p.m.-midnight at The Barrel Room. No cover. 2214 Bay St. 239- 333-2225 or www.barrelroomfortmyers.com.
Comedy Hypnosis – The Bob Lauver
Comedy Hypnosis Show starts 9:30 p.m. at the Laugh In Comedy Café. $16 general admission; $21 VIP. 8595 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-479-LAFF or www.laughincomedycafe.com.
Comedy Show – Comedian Michael Yo performs tonight through Sunday at the Off The Hook Comedy Club. $25 general admission; $35 VIP. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road. 239-389-6901 or www.offthehookcomedy.com.
Writers Group – The Gulf Coast Writers Association meets from 10 a.m.- noon at Word of Life Church (meetings are also on Zoom). Mary Lou Williams, storyteller extraordinaire and a member of Toastmasters, leads the meeting, sharing her insight on the art of crafting memorable personal stories. Firsttime guests are free; bring a friend. 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers. www.gulfwriters.org or 770-906-7885.
Bacon Fest – The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association hosts the eighth annual South Cape BaconFest Trolley Event from 7-11 p.m. in south Cape Coral. Guests take trolleys and limo buses to 12 various locations to enjoy bacon-themed drink and appetizer samples. At the end of the evening they cast their votes for the worthiest contenders. This is a 21+ event. $30 in advance; purchase via Eventbrite and or at the South Cape Hub, 909 SE 47th Ter., #105. 239-900- 4028 or southcapeentertainment.com/.
Live Music – MYKÄL performs fan favorites from the 1950s-90s and beyond from 4-7 p.m. near Ford’s Garage at Miromar Outlets. Saxophonist Vic Guittard performs from 4-7 p.m. in the Restaurant Piazza. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. www.miromaroutlets.com.
Flea Market – An outdoor flea market runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Neenie’s House. Presented by the East Palm Locals, the event features plants, clothes, jewelry, art and more. Vendors needed; $10 per space. 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers. www.neenieshouse.com/ or 224-678-4901.
Miromar Market – The Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market features produce, honey, fresh-cut flowers, olive oils, healthy cleaning products, local fresh seafood and smoked fish dips, handcrafted soaps and jewelry, crafts, jewelry and more. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. www.41markets.com.
Cape Event – The Cape Coral Downtown Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at Club Square, Southeast 47th Terrace and Southeast 10th Place, Cape Coral. The market features fresh local produce, baked goods and more. www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com.
McGregor Market – The McGregor Farmer’s Market, formerly the Green- Market at the Alliance for the Arts, has moved to St. Hilary’s Church on the corner of Colonial and McGregor boulevards. Hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market includes local seafood and honey, organic vegetables, bromeliads and garden decor. 239-450- 6060, The McGregor Local Farmers Market @facebook or Tigertoesherbsandteas@gmail.com.
Live Music – The Albert Castiglia Band performs from 8-11 p.m. at the Buckingham Blues Bar. $20 admission; no smoking. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693-7111 or www.buckinghambar.com.
Live Music – Dave Byron performs jazz fusion from noon-3 p.m. on Saturdays at Yucatan Waterfront Bar & Grill. 4875 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. 239- 283-0113.
At the Zig Zag – The Hip Squad performs from 4-8 p.m. at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/SeminoleCasino- Hotel/.
Jazz Brunch – The Barrel Room hosts a Sunday Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick from 10:30- 1:30 p.m. 2210-2214 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-226-1687 or www.TwistedVineBistro.com.
At Miromar – Kari Melissa & The Inferno perform modern rock and classic hits from 1-4 p.m. near Ford’s Garage at Miromar Outlets. Tommie D & Dee perform oldies from 1-4 p.m. in the Restaurant Piazza. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.
Estero Market – The Koreshan State Park Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays. Free with park admission of $5 per vehicle. 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ koreshan-statepark or 239-992-0311.
Video Installation – Florida Southwestern State College presents “The Exquisite Moving Corpse,” a video installation featuring more than 60 internationally renowned artists at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery. The collective art film includes one-minute “movies” in response to a still from the previous artist’s digital short. The moving picture loops continually during regular gallery hours today through Dec. 10. 8099 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239- 489-9313 or www.RauschenbergGallery.com.
Singles Group – Gulfshore Singles, a group of mature and active singles who enjoy many different social activities, meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at Fort Myers Christian Church. New members are welcome to join this non-religious group. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. gssswfla@gmail.com.
Film Series – The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs Films for Film Lovers series screens “Samland” (2021) at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center. Refreshments are available and a discussion follows. $10. 10150 Bonita Beach Road. 239-495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org.
At the Zig Zag – Cachet performs from 6-10 p.m. at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
Automotive Tour – Edison and Ford Winter Estates offers Automotive Tours at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. Automotive Curator James Moss offers a new perspective on the evolution of the automobile. From the Model T to the Model A, gasoline to electric, the explores one of the Estates’ most popular collections. $15 members; $40 non-members. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.edisonford.org or 239-334-7419.
Mighty Mussels – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels play the Lakeland Flying Tigers at 7 p.m. tonight through Sunday at Hammond Stadium. Tonight’s special is Two For Tuesday. Check out other specials online. Tickets start at $10. 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers. www.milb.com/fort-myers/ schedule.
At Shell Point – The Shell Point Acoustic Festival presents guitarist Brian Smalley at 7 p.m. at the Tribby Arts Center. The show is a collaboration with the Americana Community Music Association. $20; open to the public. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. www.tribbyartscenter.com or 239-415- 5667.
In-Depth Look – Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosts Special Historian led Presentations at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each week, Edison Ford historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to the site. Topics include: Edison’s Dynamo and Generators, Edison’s Early Films, Edison’s Cook: Queenie Adams, Mina Edison, the Edison Children, Edison and Tarpon Fishing, and Edison and Baseball. Included with admission: reservations are not required. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.edisonford.org or 239- 334-7419.
Singles Group – The Sunshine Sr. Singles Social Group meets every Tuesday for Happy Hour from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Shoeless Joe’s in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Open to anyone over 60, the group enjoys a variety of social activities. New members are welcome. 13051 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers. 239- 985-0188.
Historical Site – Mound House is open to visitors, with Calusa shell mound tours, guided beach walks at Newton Beach Park, kayak tours and more. Explore the historic home, see exhibitions and wander the scenic grounds. Mound House is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and up; $8 for students with IDs; $5 ages 6-12; and free for 5 and under. 451 Connecticut Street, Fort Myers Beach. www.moundhouse.org or 239-765-0865.
Guided Trip – Gaea Guides offers an Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday. Tour the area with a Florida Master Naturalist to see mangroves, birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694-5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.
Kayak Tour – GAEA Guides offers a Royal Palm Park Caloosahatchee River and Creeks Kayak Tour from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday. Explore the wild creeks to see birds and wildlife while learning about the estuary and the native Calusa. Learn about the ancient waterway with a Florida Master Naturalist. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694- 5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.
At the Zig Zag – Wonderama performs from 6-10 p.m. tonight and Wednesday at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
Comedy Show – Tik Tok star Sarah Hester Ross performs at 7 p.m. at the Off The Hook Comedy Club. $25 general admission; $35 VIP. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road. 239-389-6901 or www.offthehookcomedy.com.
Cape Market – The Surfside Sunset Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Shops at Surfside, 2354 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral. www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com.
Benefit Event – Pace Center for Girls, Lee hosts its Love That Dress! fundraising event from 5-9 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton. The event includes features shopping, music, silent auctions and cocktails, with all proceeds benefiting Pace programs and services. $30 in advance; $150 VIP. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero. LoveThat- DressLeeCounty.com.
Book Club – Caloosahatchee Mindfulness has a book club that meets by Zoom every Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. Books on the topic of meditation and mindfulness are read together and discussed. To receive the Zoom link, register at www.caloosahatcheemindfulness.org under the Events tab or email caloosahatcheemindfulness16@gmail.com.
Meditation & Sharing – The Rising Tide Sangha hosts a virtual sangha from 5-6 p.m. every Wednesday. The event includes mediation, deep listening and sharing. Weekly discussions often involve how mindfulness practices are applied in daily life. Beginners are welcome. To register and receive the Zoom link: www.caloosahatcheemindfulness.org under the events tab or email caloosahatcheemindfulness16@gmail.com.
Piano Performance – Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosts a piano performance by site historian Chet at 9:30 a.m. today and every other Wednesday. He plays Mina Edison’s 1932 George Steck Piano in the Edison Guest House. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.edisonford.org or 239-334-7419.
Outdoor Yoga – The Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosts Yoga in the River Pavilion from 10-11 a.m. every Wednesday. Open to all skill levels, the class is taught by Bonnie D’Angelo. Bring a yoga mat, water and a towel. $15 members; $20 non-members. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. www.edisonford.org or 239-334-7419.
At the Zig Zag – Time Trax performs from 6-10 p.m. at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
Live Music – Live music with Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band with Rex Bongo runs from 8-11 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 3-6 p.m. on Sundays at the Buckingham Blues Bar. Free admission; no smoking. 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. 239-693- 7111 or www.buckinghambar.com.
Comedy Show – Comedian Jerry Halliday performs at 7 p.m. at the Off The Hook Comedy Club. $25 general admission; $35 VIP. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road. 239-389-6901 or www.offthehookcomedy.com.
Book Event – A Book Reading for “Marla and the Magic Ink Bottle” by Paul Martini starts at 11 a.m. at Barnes and Noble in Waterside Shops. The public is welcome. 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. 239-598-5200
Bonita Exhibit – The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs presents the exhibit “Clarity” through Aug. 25 at the Center for Visual Arts, Main and Tranovich Galleries. Free and open to the public. CFABS galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday Saturday. 26100 Old 41 Road. 239- 495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org.
Alliance Art – The Alliance for the Arts presents the exhibit “Colonial Contours,” featuring the works of Martha De la Cruz representing the Dominican Republic and Dimithry Victor representing Haiti, through Aug. 28. The Theatre Gallery artist is Jersey Dunn. The Members Gallery features artwork from the final session of Summer Arts Camp. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. artinlee.org/colonialcontours or 239-939-2787.
SBDAC Exhibit – The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents the exhibits “Imagine” by Artsemble Underground on display in the Grand Atrium & Conservatory and “Moon- Womb-Bloom” by Julie Congress in the Capital Gallery through Aug. 26. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
Featured Artists – Harbour View Gallery hosts featured artists for the month of August: Michael Roush, acrylic painter, and Shannon Vickers, glass artist. Their work, along with a variety of work from more than 30 local artists, can be viewed throughout the month. The gallery is open every day but Monday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 5789 Cape Harbour Dr., Ste. 104, Cape Coral. Harbourviewgallery.com
Summer Exhibits – The three galleries of Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point host the exhibits “Fireworks and Fishin’: Scenes of Summer” and “Gone Fishin’: Woodworks by Roger Ruth and Tom Young” through Aug. 27. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The new facility features the Tribby Café, an outdoor sculpture garden and gift shop called Serendipity. 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-225-2916 or TribbyArtsCenter.com.
Cape Exhibit – The Cape Coral Library Gallery presents paintings by Dianna Willman and pottery by Rick Aliperti through Aug. 27. Changing art exhibits are sponsored by the Friends of Cape Coral Library. 921 SW 39th Ter., Cape Coral. gallery@capefriends.org.
Art Show – The Summer Show runs through Oct. 14 at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery. Free admission during gallery hours Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon in Studio 1 and 2. 3030 Shell Mound Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-463-3909 or fortmyersbeachart.com/shows/ main-gallery/. ¦
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