Thursday - 1Cinderella
Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers
Through July 25 239-278-4422
Curious George Live
Germain Arena, Estero
1 through July 3 239-948-7825
Muttini Mingle, the floating "Yappy Hour"
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Social for people and their pets! Reconnections Band performs variety/dance music, center stage. 5:30-8 pm. 941-575-7599
Comedian Bryan Callen
Off The Hook Comedy Club, Marco Island
1 through Saturday, 3 239-389-6900
Friday - 2Fort Myers Art Walk
Downtown Fort Myers
6 to 10 p.m. 239-332-0161 or 278-5236
George Settos exhibit
Space 39 Gallery, Fort Myers
Opening reception 6-10 p.m. during Art Walk
239-690-0004
The Yard Dogs
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Friday Night Live in the River District
Patio de Leon, Downtown Fort Myers
Entertainment: Tom & Jim 6 to 9 p.m.
239-334-4638
Comedian Greg Lausch
Laugh In Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
2 through Saturday, 3
Friday & Saturday at 8 & 10 p.m. 239-479-LAFF
Annie
2 through Aug. 1
Sugden Community Theatre, Naples
Naples Players. (239) 263-7990
Sneak Peek at Art of the Olympians
Downtown Fort Myers
Meet actors of from Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre summer musicals, starting at 5:45 p.m.
239-332-5055
Opening reception
Arts for ACT Gallery, Fort Myers
More than 50 artists featured in themed show
Reception from 6 to 10 p.m. Exhibit runs through Aug. 2 239-337-5050
Red, White and Blue exhibit
Coloring the World Gallery, Dean St., Fort Myers
Opening reception 6 to 10 p.m. 239-404-4804
Triumph exhibit opens
daas Gallery, Broadway, Fort Myers
Opening reception of show celebrating two-year anniversary of gallery, 6-10 p.m. 239-939-1194
Free one-act play
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
Picnic on the Battlefield
7 and 8:30 p.m. 239-333-1933
Ultimate Race Weekend
Seminole Casino Immokalee
2 through July 5
Cash drawings, live bands, BBQ, racing simulator all weekend and meet driver David Ragan July 4
800-218-0007
Exposures of the Mind photography exhibit
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
Opening reception for photography exhibit, 6 p.m.
239-333-1933
Saturday - 3Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Performs 5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Independence Day Celebration
Sanibel Island
Parade at 9:30 a.m. and begins at Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle (Bailey’s Center) ending at Periwinkle and Casa Ybel Road (Jerry’s Center). Sanibel’s fireworks display will begin at dusk.
9:30 a.m. - noon
Fireworks Celebration
Miromar Outlets, Estero
Our annual fireworks celebration is back! Join us for live music from the Geek Sqwad! Bring your lawn chairs, but leave your personal fireworks & coolers at home. 239-948-3766
BCMA 4th of July Backyard BBQ
Bailey's Center, Sanibel Island
The event will be held immediately following the parade. It will include food, beverages, live music, door prizes, mule and wagon rides, pictures with Uncle Sam, a dunk tank and waterslide, car bashing and other activities for children and adults. 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.hillgate.biz
Independence Day Fireworks
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
The Miracle fireworks show. Miracle vs. St. Lucie Mets. 7:05 p.m. 239-768-4210
Summer Concert Series
Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
Riverside Blues - blues, 8 - 10 p.m. 239-267-0783
4th of July Parade
Starting at Broad Avenue S., continues along Third Street S. to 5th Avenue S. ending at 8th Avenue S. and 8th Street S. 10 a.m. - Noon. 239-213-7120
Naples Jazzmasters
Norris Center, Naples
Summer Jazz Series every Saturday through Sept. 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. 239-213-3049
Family Freedom Fling
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
3–8 p.m.
Come for the BBQ, Smokey Bear from 3-5 pm, fire safety, unicorn ponies, water games and glow in the dark fun! Included with admission. 239-275-3435
Celebrate Historical Bonita - July 4th Parade
Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, 9 a.m.
239-949-6262
Freedom Family Fun Fest
Veterans Park, Lehigh Acres
4 - 9:30 p.m.
We will have fireworks, kid's activities, food vendors, craft vendors, beer garden, entertainment, and it all begins at 4 pm with the raising of the flag by the American Legion Honor Guard, followed by the national anthem. Live entertainment all afternoon and evening. A festival idol reunion, dancers, bands, and other local talent. Beer garden, games, kids activities, contests, fireworks. 239-369-5818
Sunday - 4Red, White & Boom
Cape Coral Parkway
National musical act Trailer Choir and other bands perform on the main stage throughout the day and up to the fireworks display. There will be a large children's fun zone with many things for the kids to do. 4 to 10 p.m.
Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier & Times Square
Dusk 239-454-7500
July 4th Symphonic Fireworks Concert
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
Good music, good food. Featuring Francis T. Wada, music director, and Jim Morris, soloist. Box dinners available $9 (fried chicken or pulled pork). www.charlottesymphony.com
Adult $35. Students under 18 $15.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call 941-205-9743
4th of July Fireworks
Naples Pier
9 p.m. 239-213-7120
Annual 4th of July Celebration.
Fishermen’s Village Punta Gorda.
Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with the annual FREEDOM SWIM. From Noon-6 p.m., Children’s games and craft activities will be offered throughout the Village. Live music will be presented on the Village Center Stage featuring Cheeky Monkey from Noon-3 p.m. and Sounds of The Virgin Islands Band from 5-9 p.m., followed by viewing of fireworks display. 941-639-8721
Star Spangled Bonita
Riverside Park, Old US 41, Bonita Springs
Live entertainment, pie baking contest hot dog & ice cream eating contest. Fireworks finale will highlight a dynamic laser light show. There will be an array of children’s games and activities including a waterslide, dunking game, potato sack races, relay races and much more. 6 - 9 p.m. 239-949-6262
Great American Picnic
Cape Harbour, Cape Coral
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
It is a family friendly day of activities for everyone. Apple Pie Baking contest, Banana Split Eating Contest, bandanas for kids to create fun designs. Enjoy delicious foods, contests, and music. Free. 239-945-6116
Tuesday - 6Visiting artists reception
Harbour View Gallery, Cape Coral
Reception for July visiting artists Joan Roberts and Beverly Spana
6-8 p.m. 239-540-5789
Wednesday - 7Sunset Celebration
Cape Coral Yacht Club Pier,
5819 Driftwood Parkway
Enjoy live music, food and drink! Over 30 vendors selling arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items, and a fabulous SW Florida sunset! July will a celebration for children. Free. 5 - 8 p.m. 574-0806
Country Melodies
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Port Charlotte
This live stage show will celebrate the nostalgia of classic country from the 1950s and 60s, and you may hear a couple of more current hits as well. 5:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show. 941-625-4175 x222
Thursday - 8Evenings on 5th
Fifth Avenue South, Naples
Downtown Naples Association
7 - 10 p.m. 239-435-3742
Friday - 9Yappy Hour & Bowl Stroll
Bell Tower Shops , Fort Myers
Canines and their owners will enjoy the “bowl stroll” throughout the shopping center where blue dog bowls identify the numerous merchants who are pooch-friendly. Dogs must be leashed.
239-489-1221
Pure as the Driven Snow
or The Working Girl’s Secret
Cultural Park Theatre, Cape Coral
9 through Sunday, 18
239-772-5862
Friday Night Live in the River District
Patio de Leon, Downtown Fort Myers
Entertainment: Grits & Gravy 6 to 9 p.m.
239-334-4638
Jim Morris
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Performs Trop Rock music, 5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Comedians Paul Hooper & Karen Fitzgerald
Laugh In Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
9 through Saturday, 10
Friday & Saturday at 8 & 10 p.m. 239-479-LAFF
Saturday - 10Mango Mania Festival
10 through Sunday, 11
German-American Social Club, 2101 Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral
239-283-0888
Naples Jazzmasters
Norris Center, Naples
Summer Jazz Series every Saturday through Sept. 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. 239-213-3049
Reconnections Band
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Performs oldies, variety and dance music, 5-9 pm, center stage. 941-637-3514
Dog Daze #4
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
The final event of the year will be a “howling” good time. Miracle vs. Jupiter Hammerheads. 7:05 p.m. 239-768-4210
Feelin’ Groovy - Jim Witter
The Philharmonic Center For the Arts, Naples
A musical journey through the ’60s as told through the music of Simon and Garfunkel.
8 p.m. 239-597-1900
Summer Concert Series
Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
The Bunche Band - classic rock
8 - 10 p.m. 239-267-0783
Naples City Improv
Fred’s Diner, 2700 Immokalee Rd.
Dinner at 6:30. Show at 8 p.m. 239-431-7928
Home Grown Music Fest
Germain Arena, Estero
At least 15 unsigned bands from around Florida compete. Music starts at 2 p.m.
www.germainarena.com
Thursday - 15Live at the Promenade!…
John Frinzi and John Patti
Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs
The Art League of Bonita Springs presents an evening of island folk music by John Frinzi and John Patti. $15 members, $20 non-members, $25 at the door. 7 p.m. 239-495-8989
Third Thursday on Third
Third Street South Shopping District, Naples
7-10 p.m. 239-261-8936
Comedian Billy Gardell
Off The Hook Comedy Club, Marco Island
15 through Saturday, 17
239-389-6900
Summer Sizzler exhibit awards
Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda
Awards reception at 7 p.m., show runs July 12-Aug. 11
941-639-8810
Punta Gorda Gallery Walk
Third Thursday of every month
Downtown Punta Gorda, 5 to 8 p.m.
941-505-1915
Friday - 16Father/Daughter Duo Magen & Mike
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Perform variety and dance music, 5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Friday Night Live in the River District
Patio de Leon, Downtown Fort Myers
Entertainment: Sista Sanjah 6 to 9 p.m.
239-334-4638
Comedian Manny Oliveira
Laugh In Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
16 through Saturday, 17
Friday & Saturday at 8 & 10 p.m. 239-479-LAFF
Saturday - 17Parks & Recreation Celebration
Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park,
5819 Driftwood Pkwy
Free activities and prizes including an ice cream social, crafts on the beach, lifeguard presentations, police demonstrations and more. Stop by the Godman Yacht Basin for their Open House. Plan to return for the Yacht Club Pool’s Aquatic Festival from 6-9 p.m. Admission to Aquatic Festival is $5 adult / $3 children. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. 239-574-0806
The Enchantment of Beauty & The Beast
17 through Sunday, 18
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Port Charlotte.
941-625-4175
Naples Jazzmasters
Norris Center, Naples
Summer Jazz Series every Saturday through Sept. 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. 239-213-3049
Beans & Seeds
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Monday - 19The Naples Jazz Orchestra
Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers
$15 ticket. 7 p.m. 239-454-2054
Wednesday - 21Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd
Germain Arena, Estero
5 p.m. 800-745-3000
Thursday - 22Comedian Nick Di Paolo
Off The Hook Comedy Club, Marco Island
22 through Sunday, 25
239-389-6900
Friday - 23All About Color Opening Reception
Art League of Bonita Springs-Center for the Arts
The exhibition will remain on display through Aug. 26. Free. Reception 6 - 8 p.m. 239-495-8989
Laser Beatles
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers
July 23 & 25 from 4 p.m. - 4:36 p.m.
239-275-3435
Laser Lights- Pink Floyd's The Wall
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers
7 - 7:53 p.m. 239-275-3435
Laser Zeppelin
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers 9 - 9:54 p.m. 239-275-3435
Friday Night Live in the River District
Patio de Leon, Downtown Fort Myers
Entertainment: Joe Virga 6 to 9 p.m.
239-334-4638
Comedians Carmen Ciricillo & Eric Myers
Laugh In Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
23 through Saturday, 24
Friday & Saturday at 8 & 10 p.m. 239-479-LAFF
Reconnections Band
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
5-9 pm, center stage. 941-637-3514
Saturday - 24Backpack Giveaway
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
First 750 kids (12 & under) receive a backpack. Miracle vs. Brevard County Manatees 7:05 p.m. 239-768-4210
Naples Jazzmasters
Norris Center, Naples
Summer Jazz Series every Saturday through Sept. 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. 239-213-3049
Singer/Piano player Pat Walsh
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Performs 5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Cape Kids Got Talent Show
William Austen Youth Center, Cape Coral
See young talented Cape Coral Youth sing, dance, tell jokes, show off their talents! $5. 7 -9 p.m.
239-242-3950
Steve Marvin
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Port Charlotte
Celebrate music from the Big Band era as well as the American songbook. 7:30 p.m. 941-625-4175 x222
Car Cruise-in
First Street, Downtown Fort Myers
5 to 8 p.m. 239-332-4443
Laser Lights-Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers
July 24 & 30, from 7 - 7:44 p.m. 239-275-3435
SummerJazz on the Gulf
Watkins Lawn, Naples Beach Hotel
Free concert featuring Late Night Brass, 7 - 10 p.m.
239-261-2222
Tuesday - 27Midsummer Night’s Sing
First Presbyterian Church, Fort Myers
Canned food drive for soup kitchen
7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 239-334-2261
Laser U2
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers
9 - 9:51 p.m. 239-275-3435
Thursday - 29Art League Studios at the Promenade
at Bonita Bay, Art Walk
Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs
New exhibitions, and artists, occupy the studios every 30 to 60 days. The last Thursday of each month kicks off a new group of artists and exhibitions in an evening Studio Walk, accompanied by musical entertainment. 5-7 p.m. 239-495-8989
Laser Zeppelin
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers 7 - 7:53 p.m.
239-275-3435
Seussical the Musical
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
29 through Aug. 15 239-278-4422
Laser Metallica
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers July 29 & 30, 9 -9:53 p.m. 239-275-3435
Comedian Eddie Griffin
Off The Hook Comedy Club, Marco Island
29 through Sunday, Aug. 1
239-389-6900
Friday - 30Live at the Promenade! “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play,”
Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs
Art League of Bonita Springs Center for the Arts Youth Theater presents a play based on several disastrous theatrical experiences. $3 child/ $5 adult. July 30 at 7 p.m. & July 31 at 3 p.m.
239-495-8989
Friday Night Live in the River District
Patio de Leon, Downtown Fort Myers
Entertainment: Bill Metts 6 to 9 p.m.
239-334-4638
Singer/Piano player Pat Walsh
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
Performs 5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Comedians Kris Shaw & Herbie Gill
Laugh In Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers
30 through Saturday, 31
Friday & Saturday at 8 & 10 p.m. 239-479-LAFF
Social Security
Cultural Park Theatre, Cape Coral
30 through Aug. 8 239-772-5862
Saturday - 31Mid-Summer Fireworks
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
Miracle vs. Tampa Yankees, 7:05 p.m. 239-768-4210
Naples Jazzmasters
Norris Center, Naples
Summer Jazz Series every Saturday through Sept. 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. 239-213-3049
Destined
Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda
5-9 p.m., center stage. 941-637-3514
Three Dog Night
The Philharmonic Center For the Arts, Naples
8 p.m. 239-597-1900
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