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What To Do the week of Jan. 13-19, 2025
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Monday, Jan. 13
Famous Author Lecture and Lunch Series: Annabelle Tometich, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: Noon-2 p.m.
Cost: $45
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
More info: sbdac.com
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Tuesday, Jan. 14
Speaker Series: Invasive Burmese Pythons in the Florida Everglades, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Sanibel
When: 4-5 p.m.
Cost: $10
Where: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel
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Wednesday, Jan. 15
Wine Dinner on the Farm, Blossom & Brie, North Fort Myers
When: 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: Blossom & Brie, 8250 Nalle Grade Road, North Fort Myers
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Thursday, Jan. 16
Lovers Key: Then and Now, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8720 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs
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Friday, Jan. 17 - Sunday Jan. 19
Tour De Cape, Rotary Park, Cape Coral
When: 4-7 p.m. Friday pre-event celebration, 8 a.m. Saturday 5k run/walk , 7:45 a.m. Sunday bike ride
Cost: $10-$55
Where: Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
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Saturday, Jan. 18
"Admissions," Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40-$55
Where: Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Sunday, Jan. 19
Paws and Petals: Floral puppy arrangement workshop, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $85
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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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Daycation Resort Day Pass, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Cost: 2-for-1 offer for a limited time. Two adults $75 including $60 dining gift card, Two children ages 3-12 $45 including $30 dining gift card
Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: sundialresort.com
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Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island
When: Kayak tours 10 a.m. Wednesdays
Cost: $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: Stories of the Stones Cemetery Tour, 10 a.m., Wednesdays; Haunted History Tour 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; Downtown History Tour at The Luminary Hotel 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Reservations required.
Cost: $24
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers, Downtown History Tour leaves from Luminary Hotel & Co. lobby located at 2200 Edwards Drive, 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, Jan. 14
- Silk painting workshop, Jan. 14
- Juggling for Stress Relief, Jan. 15
- Cafe Petit, Jan. 16
- Fridays with Francesco drawing class, Jan. 17
- Family ArtLab, Jan. 18
- Exhibit: Nude Nocturne the Exhibition, through Feb. 1
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers
- Songwriters on the Plaza, Jan. 14
- Shanna In a Dress, Jan. 18
Songwriters on the Plaza event held at Fort Myers Regional Library, 1651 Lee St., Fort Myers. Shanna In a Dress performance held at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Plate printing class, Jan. 14
- Basket weaving class, Jan. 14
- Gentle yoga, Jan. 14
- Sudamerica Latin Groove - SLG's Girl Power, Jan. 15
- Rick Howard, Jan. 16
- Marlow Rosado, Jan. 17
- Allan Harris, Jan. 18
- Chicago Transit, Jan. 19
- Exhibit: Kindred Spirits - Arts Bonita staff and faculty group show, through Jan. 15
- Exhibit: Miniature Masterpieces, through Jan. 15
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, artsbonita.org
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Bayside Park Concert Series, Fort Myers Beach
Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Boulevard & First Street, Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Caught in the Net", Jan. 14-Feb. 23
- "Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story," through Feb. 15
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Wine & Paint, Jan. 15
- Rooftop karaoke, Jan. 15
- SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Reggae Sunset Jams, Jan. 16
- Art and Poetry networking event, Jan. 16
- Friday Nights at Sidney's featuring Chris Bepko, Jan. 17
- Back Lot Rave and Rock Circus, Jan. 17
- Exhibit: Brewing Espression: Coffee, Paintings & Poetry, through Jan. 30
- Exhibit: Panoramica: Curio Dream, through Jan. 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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