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What To Do the week of May 6-12, 2024
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Monday, May 6
Shell crafting class, The Community House, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: $5-$10
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Tuesday, May 7
Mighty Mussels vs. Dunedin Blue Jays baseball game, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When: 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $10-$13
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: milb.com
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Wednesday, May 8
Wine tasting sunset cruise, Vichino's Cafe & Wine Bar, Bonita Springs
When: 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $119
Where: Boat departs from Bonita Bay Marina, 27598 Marina Pointe Drive, Bonita Springs
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Thursday, May 9
Day cruise, Nautical Tiki Cruises, Fort Myers Beach
When: 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.
Cost: $49
Where: Nautical Tiki Cruises, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
More info: nauticaltiki.com
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Friday, May 10
History Happy Hour: McCollum Hall & Buck's Backyard Mural Tour, Fort Myers
When: 6-8:30 p.m
Cost: Free
Where: Meet at Remedies Parlor, 2541 Thompson St., Fort Myers
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Saturday, May 11
The Adeline Burroughs high tea, Burroughs Home and Gardens, Fort Myers
When: 11:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $30-$75
Where: Burroughs Home and Gardens, 2505 First St., Fort Myers
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Sunday, May 12
Mother's Day yoga, Backyard Social, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers
More info: backyardsocial.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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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
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily
Cost: $15-$50
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-334-7419
More info: edisonfordwinterestates.org
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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 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays
Cost: Tram tour $18 adults, $10 children, kayak tour $40 adults, $35 children
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: 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
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, May 7
- Wednesday night market, May 8
- Film screening, "1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture," May 8
- Painting with Francesco, May 9
- Wearable art and wine, May 10
- Flamencodanza, May 10
- Exhibit: Biennial Artist Grant Recipient Show, through June 1
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Glazing: Great bowls of fire, May 6
- It's Abstract with Lisa Batch, May 7
- The Incorrigibles unplugged, May 9
- Blown glass, May 11
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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Bayside Park concert series, Fort Myers Beach
Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. & 1st St., Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Perfect Wedding," through May 19
- "The Addams Family," through May 25
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Florida Rep, downtown Fort Myers
- "Oleanna," through May 19
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Don Fresh, May 8
- Latin Night with DJ JC, May 9
- Glenn Crytzer Quartet, May 10
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Sheena Brook
- Exhibit: Divergent Inspiration, through May 30
- Exhibit: Serendipity, through May 30
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.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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