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What To Do the week of Jan. 12-18, 2026
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Monday, Jan. 12
Famous Author Lecture & Lunch Series: Madeline Martin, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: Noon
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
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Monday, Jan. 12
Rediscover Cabbage Key cruise, Captiva Island Historical Society, Captiva
When: Boat departs McCarthy's Marina at 4:30 p.m.
Where: McCarthy's Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva
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Tuesday, Jan. 13
"Some Like it Hot," Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through Sunday, Jan. 18
Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Jan. 14
Art & Soul Night, Shangri-La Springs, Bonita Springs
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
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Thursday, Jan. 15
Dedication and Discovery: Building the Florida Museum Mollusk Collection lecture series, Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, Sanibel
When: 6:30 p.m., show runs through Jan. 25
Where: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel
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Friday, Jan. 16
Movie in the Park Series: "National Treasure," Cape Coral City Hall, Cape Coral
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
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Saturday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Jan. 18
Venezia Renaissance Faire, Bonita Springs
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 28010 Race Track Road, Bonita Springs
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Saturday, Jan. 17
"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," The Belle Theatre, Cape Coral
When: 2 p.m., show runs through Jan. 24
Where: The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
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Sunday, Jan. 18
Guided Walk: Edible & Medicinal Plants, CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, Bonita Springs
When: 9 a.m.
Where: CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 16470 Harrell Ave., Bonita Springs
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Sunday, Jan. 18
Charlie's Comic Con, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Estero
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero
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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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Everglades Day Safari, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily
Cost: $200 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.-6 p.m.
Cost: Adult $50/$75 includes $30 dining credit; children ages 3-12, $30/$45 includes $15 dining credit. Pricing based on date of day pass.
Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: 866-565-5093, sundialresort.com
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Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Cost: Prices vary
Where: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
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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, second and fourth Fridays of the month and Saturdays; River District History Tour, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Weird Fort Myers History Tour, 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays of the month. Reservations required.
Cost: $24
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers, River District History Tour leaves from Franklin Shops at 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, Jan. 13
- Wednesday Night Market, Jan. 14
- Fun Fitness with Capeiraobics, Jan. 16
- Sip & Create: New Year, New Strength, New Beginnings!, Jan. 16
- Family ArtLab, Jan. 17
- Exhibit: Crossed Strands, through Feb. 28
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers
- ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Jan. 13
- Music Under the Stars at Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3478 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers, Jan. 15
- Nora Jane Struthers, Jan. 17
Americana Community Music Association at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Clay Platter Class, Jan. 13
- Art class: Creative Clay Flowers, Jan. 14
- Mark Sanders, Jan. 15
- Beatlemania Now, Jan. 16
- Appalachian Road Show, Jan. 17
- Improv Comedy Arts Show, Jan. 9
- The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show, Jan. 18-19
Exhibits
- Crooked Highway, Jan. 8-29
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, artsbonita.org
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Bayside Park Concert Series, Fort Myers Beach
- Wayward Souls, Jan. 16
- Limited Edition, Jan. 18
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
- "Fiddler on the Roof," through Jan. 14
- "Unnecessary Farce," Jan. 16-Feb. 21
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
- Stand-up Comedy with Frankie Paul, Jan. 16
- "Always, Patsy Cline," through Jan. 25
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, floridarep.org
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Famous Author Lecture and Lunch Presents: Madeline Martin, Jan. 12
- Bluegrass Music Series Presents: Wyatt Ellis, Jan. 16
- Exhibit: Lee Chateau People, through Jan. 30
- Exhibit: Neon Coast: Southwest Florida Under UV, 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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