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What To Do the week of Sept. 18-24, 2023
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Each Monday, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) lets you know What To Do in Fort Myers and surrounding neighborhoods.
Let us know: Events, along with high-res images, can be submitted for consideration by emailing Miriam Dotson, VCB communications manager. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday before the week of publication. Thank you!
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Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, Sept. 22-Oct. 1, Captiva Island, Cape Coral, downtown Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach
The 10-day music festival features performances by some of the country’s most talented singer-songwriters and kicks off on Captiva Island, Sept. 22-24, then moves to Cape Coral, Sept. 25-26, then to downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 27-28, and ends with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Most shows are free, with the exception of a few ticketed experiences.
More than 70 singer-songwriters will perform over 100 shows. Keep current on festival news with the Island Hopper app or visit islandhopperfest.com. Get a preview with Kristian Bush and Essex County on Shellcast Podcast.
Chris Janson, multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is the headliner and scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Tickets are available on the Island Hopper app or at islandhopperfest.com.
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Monday, Sept. 18
Paint & Pint Night, Fort Myers Brewing, Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $35
Where: Fort Myers Brewing, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-313-6576
More info: eventbrite.com
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Tuesday, Sept. 19
"Beguiled Again," Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Where: Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-332-4488
More info: floridarep.org
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Wednesday, Sept. 20
Documentary film screening: "One Pint at a Time," Art House Cinema at Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
When: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $12
Where: Art House Cinema at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-939-2787
More info: artinlee.org
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Thursday, Sept. 21
3 Sips, 3 Bites-Oktoberfest!, Luminary Hotel & Co., Fort Myers
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $65
Where: Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-314-3723
More info: luminaryhotel.com
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Friday, Sept. 22
Cinema with the Symphony, Coconut Point, Estero
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Coconut Point, 23050 Via Villagio, Estero
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Saturday, Sept. 23
Harlem Renaissance With a Vibe, Southern Charm Bistro and Bakery, Fort Myers
When: 2-7 p.m.
Cost: $50
Where: Southern Charm Bistro and Bakery, 10970 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-208-8075
More info: southerncharmbistro.com
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Saturday, Sept. 23
Wet Walk, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: $35
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7791 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-533-7557
More info: sloughpreserve.org
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Sunday, Sept. 24
Savor the Shore, toll-free Sunday, Sanibel
Cost: Free. Toll to cross Sanibel Causeway waived on Sunday
Where: Support local restaurants on Sanibel Island and Island Hopper Fest on Captiva Island
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Sunday, Sept. 24
Autumn equinox yoga retreat, Shangri La Springs, Bonita Springs
When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Call for price
Where: Shangri La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
Phone: 239-949-0749
More info: shangrilasprings.com
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Adventures in Paradise Cruises and Tours, Fort Myers
When: 5 p.m. nightly
Cost: $39-49
Where: Adventures in Paradise, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers
More info: adventureinparadiseinc.com
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Butterfly House tours, Cape Coral
When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday
Cost: Donations accepted
Where: Rotary Park, 1340-1372 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
Phone: 239-549-4606
More info: ccfriendsofwildlife.org
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History tours, Burroughs Home & Gardens, downtown Fort Myers
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Cost: Docent guided tour $25, self-guided tour $15, children $8
Where: Burroughs Home & Garden, 2505 First St., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-337-9505
More info: burroughshome.com
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ECHO Global Farm Tours, North Fort Myers
When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Cost: Adults $12.50, seniors $10.50, youth $8
Where: ECHO Global Farm, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers
Phone: 239-543-3246
More info: echonet.org
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Yoga by the River, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
Cost: $15
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-334-7419
More info: edisonfordwinterestates.org
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Guided beach walk, Island Inn, Sanibel
When: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Cost: $20
Where: Island Inn, 3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: sanibelseaschool.org
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Lakes Park Miniature Train, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekends
Cost: $5
Where: Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-267-1950
More info: leegov.com
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Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 8 a.m.-sundown daily
Cost: $8 per vehicle
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
Phone: 239-707-6328
More info: floridastateparks.org
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Sunset kayak eco tours, Gulf Coast Kayak, Matlacha/Cape Coral
When: 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Cost: $59
Where: Sirenia Vista Park, 3916 Ceitus Pkwy., Cape Coral
Phone: 239-283-2155
More info: gulfcoastkayak.com
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Pickleball, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Cost: starting at $20
Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: pickleball@sundialresort.com
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Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island
When: Kayak tours Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m., Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $8 per vehicle
Where: Tarpon Bay Explorers, 900 Tarpon Bay Road., Sanibel
Phone: 239-472-8900
More info: tarponbayexplorers.com
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True Tours, River District History Tours, Fort Myers
When: History tour 10:30 a.m. first and third Saturday of the month, Haunted History tour Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-945-0405
More info: truetours.net
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Shell Crafters, The Community House, Sanibel Island
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays
Cost: $5-10
Where: The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
Phone: 239-472-2155
More info: sanibelcommunityhouse.net
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Guided Walks, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Cost: $5-10
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-533-7555
More info: leegov.com
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Sept. 19
- Painting with Francesco, Sept. 21
- Hula dance, Sept. 22
- Watercolor painting, Sept. 23
- Storm Stories: A juried exhibition, through Sept. 30
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Country Music Association, Fort Myers
Americana Country Music Association at Shell Point Tribby Arts Center, 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Hairspray," Sept. 22-Oct. 28
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Centers for the Arts, Bonita Springs
- Monday Movie: "Entertainment," Sept. 18
- Pottery glazing- Raku and You, Sept. 18
- Latin jazz, Marlow Rosado, Sept. 23
Two locations, both in Bonita Springs: Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road and Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
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Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
- Comedy night, Sept. 23
- Performance: "Voyces," Sept. 24
Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-323-6570, ftmyerstheatre.com
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Fort Myers
- "Murder Theory," through Nov. 19
Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Wine & Paint, Sept. 20
- Art and Poetry network event, Sept. 21
- Retro rooftop dance party, Sept. 22
- Exhibit: DIGITAL (C)AGE: Recycling and art in a new dimension, through Sept. 28
- Exhibit: The Shapeshifting Artist, through Sept. 28
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
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The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Fort Myers
- "Noises Off," through Oct. 1
The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers, laboratorytheaterflorida.com
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Shellcast, the award-winning podcast of the Lee County VCB
Listen in, soak up some virtual sun and hear what makes Southwest Florida so special. Shellcast is available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded and at VisitFortMyers.com/shellcast
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The Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast
Sanibel residents Nick and Lori Adams, and son Max, interview the people who make Sanibel and Captiva special. They celebrate the history and experiences of the islands. thesancapguide.com/category/podcast
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Otocast audio guide features Fort Myers historic sites
Available in the App Store and Google Play, Otocast features a tour of more than 30 historic sites in Fort Myers. otocast.com
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