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What To Do the week of Nov. 13-19, 2023

Each Monday, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) lets you know What To Do in Fort Myers and surrounding neighborhoods.

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Monday, Nov. 13

Monday night films: "Compartment No. 6," Big Arts Sanibel, Sanibel
When: 7 p.m. 
Cost: $12
Where: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 
More info: my.bigarts.org

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Taste of the Islands, Sanibel
When: Through Nov. 19
Cost: Dine at participating island restaurants throughout the week and try their featured "taste" item. Proceeds benefit Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
Where: Various restaurants, Sanibel
More info: tasteoftheislands.org

Wednesday, Nov. 15

Industrial demonstration, Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero
More info: eventbrite.com

Thursday, Nov. 16

Family fun night, Bell Tower Fort Myers, Fort Myers
When: 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Bell Tower Fort Myers, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
More info: belltowerfl.com

Friday, Nov. 17

Chocolate-making class, Norman Love Confections, Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Call for price
Phone: 239-591-7215
Where: 11380 Lindbergh Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Nov. 19

Fall Garden Festival, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, Nov. 18

Music & Arts Fusion Walk, downtown Cape Coral
When: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: SE 47th Terrace between Vincennes & SE 15th Place, Cape Coral
More info: capecoral.gov

Sunday, Nov. 19

Party in the Park, St. James City Civic Center, St. James City
When: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: St. James City Civic Center, 5th Ave. & Lemon St., St. James City
More info: eventbrite.com

Ongoing events

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

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

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

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

Everglades Day Safari, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily 
Cost: $185 per person
Where: Departs from Fort Myers and Estero. Call for pick-up locations.

Phone: 239-472-1559
More info: ecosafari.com

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

Lakes Park Miniature Train, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. weekends 
Cost: 5 years and under $2, all others $6
Where: Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 
Phone: 239-267-1950
More info: rrmsf.org

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

Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island 
When: Kayak tours 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays
Cost: $8 per vehicle
Where: Tarpon Bay Explorers, 900 Tarpon Bay Road., Sanibel
Phone: 239-472-8900
More info: tarponbayexplorers.com

True Tours, River District History Tours, Fort Myers
When: New Tour: Stories of the Stones Cemetery Tour. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. History tour 10:30 a.m. first and third Saturday of the month, Haunted History tour 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays 
Cost: $20
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-945-0405
More info: truetours.net

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

Performing arts and exhibits

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

  • KidProv: Intro to improvisation for kids, Nov. 13
  • Painting with Terry Lynn, Nov. 14
  • Beginner Bonsai, Nov. 15
  • Wire-wrapped jewelry making, Nov. 18
  • Outdoor Bluegrass concert, Nov. 19
  • "Clown Bar," through Nov. 26
  • Exhibit: Whimsy and Wonder, Doug MacGregor, through Nov. 25
  • Exhibit: 38th Annual All Florida Exhibition, through March 30, 2024

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org

Bayside Park Concert Series, Fort Myers Beach

  • Guilty Pleasure, Nov. 19

Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd. & 5th St., Fort Myers Beach, 239-454-7500, fortmyersbeach.org

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "Elf," through Dec. 25
  • Off Broadway Palm Theatre: "Popcorn Falls," through Nov. 18

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com

Centers for the Arts, Bonita Springs

  • Great Bowls of Fire, Nov. 13
  • Get Fired Up, Nov. 14
  • Mosaics Tonight, Nov. 16
  • Zach Bartholomew Trio, Nov. 17
  • Tito Puente Jr., Nov. 18
  • America's Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher, through Dec. 29

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

Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers

  • Grant Peeples, Nov. 18

ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org

Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers

  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen, Nov. 14
  • Jazz at the MACC, Nov. 16
  • Season opening concert: Tchaikovsky Symphony, Nov. 18-19

Gulf Coast Symphony, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers, 239-277-1700, gulfcoastsymphony.org

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Wine & Paint, Nov. 15
  • Rooftop Karaoke, Nov. 15
  • Art and Poetry Networking Event, Nov. 16
  • Ehnes String Quartet, Nov. 16
  • Retro Rooftop Dance Party, Nov. 17
  • Exhibit: Glitch, through Nov. 21
  • Exhibit: Kiss This Too, through Nov. 21

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com

Podcasts

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

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

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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