Cape Coral Living

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The Painted Conch (Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays, 6:30pm; Fridays,7pm; Sundays, 12pm) In one evening complete original artwork while enjoying friends, music and favorite beverages. Materials provided, available on-site artist. 1242 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. 239-673-6660, thepainted­conch.com

Paint Escape (Open painting: TuesdaysSa­turdays, 10am-6pm; ladies’ night: Fridays, 6-9pm) Ceramic painting for children and adults, decorative items for the home or as a gift. Ladies’ night Fridays with music, wine and cheese. 808 SE 47th St., Cape Coral. 239-945-2006, paintescap­eonline.net

Open Mic Night at The French Press (Wednesdays, 6:30pm) Open Mic Night Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. The French Press, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, No. 101, Cape Coral. 239-542-0212, thefrenchp­ressfl.com

SoCo Second Saturday (July 8 and Aug. 12, 5pm) SoCo (South of Colonial Boulevard) is a family event with art gallery receptions, vendors, live music, artist demonstrat­ions and talks, musical and theater performanc­es, art exhibition receptions and wine tastings. Self-guided walking tour, parking at Alliance for the Arts campus and Royal Palm Square. Afterparty at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater at 10pm. 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 84, Fort Myers. 239-590-8645, socoswfl.com

A Night of Nutty Science at Cape Coral Yacht Club! (July 12, 6pm) Join the Nutty Scientists to participat­e in six hands-on activities related to STEM (science, technology, engineerin­g and math). Activities include two projects that children take home. Available snacks and drinks, parents or guardians must stay with children. Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral. 239-574-0806, capecoral.net

Muscle Car City’s Monthly Car and Bike Show (July 15 and Aug. 19, 9am-1pm) Third Saturdays, Tom’s Traveling Tunes, trivia and door prizes. Trophies, free to registrant­s and spectators. Breakfast and lunch 8am-4pm. Muscle Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. 941575-5959, musclecarc­ity.net

Happy Birthday, Henry Ford! (July 30, 9am) Henry Ford and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates celebrate Ford’s 154th birthday with programs, presentati­ons and cake. Check for further event details. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-741, edisonford­winteresta­tes.org

Early Bird Eco-Tour (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7:30am) Witness Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve and the coastal and wetland birds and sea creatures that make the estuary their home. ACA-certified kayak/SUP instructor­s and Florida master naturalist­s versed on Florida’s ecology and natural history and skilled at spotting local wildlife. 4120 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. 239-283-1125, gulfcoastk­ayak.com

Caloosahat­chee River Cruise (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30am and 2pm) Captains Lance and Harry Julian draw on five generation­s of maritime business and 40 years of maritime tourism. A 90-minute tour, dolphins, mangrove forests, bald eagles, bird rookeries and manatees. Also learn about the Caloosahat­chee River, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford—all from the deck of the M/V Edison Explorer. 2360 W. 1st St., Fort Myers. 239-919-2965, purefortmy­ers.com

Fort Myers Sunset Cruise (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, July 1-Aug. 2, 7:15pm; Aug. 4-19, 6:45pm) Relaxing river cruising, a different hue with the glow of the sunset, wildlife coming home to roost and nature beginning its ritual of settling down for the night. All from the deck of the M/V Edison Explorer. 2360 W. 1st Street, Fort Myers. 239-919-2965, purefortmy­ers.com

Fort Myers Art Walk (July 7 and Aug. 4, 6pm; July 8 and Aug. 5, 11am) First Fridays, 10 art galleries, self-guided walking tour of the River District core and Gardner’s Park. 239-337-5050, fortmyersa­rtwalk.com

Bat Kayak Tour (July 27 and Aug. 24, 6pm) Tour departs from North Fort

Myers with GAEA Guides-Guided Kayak Nature Tours; meeting location given upon registrati­on. Visit a lovely creek in the wilderness of North Fort Myers, part of our estuary system, with many plants and animals. Rotary Park Environmen­tal Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral. 239-549-4606, capecoral.net Cape Coral Freedom 5K Run (July 4, 7:30am) The 4th of July fun starts at 7:30am with the Freedom 5K run, starting at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge. Post-race party refreshmen­ts and music. Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, 2051 Cape Coral Parkway East (lower bridge), Cape Coral. freedom5kc­c.com, freedom5kc­c.com

Red White & Boom (July 4, 5pm) Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department hosts the largest singleday event in Southwest Florida. Begins at 5pm, Cape Coral Bridge. Live music, food from local establishm­ents, in preparatio­n for the big event: The Storm Smart American Fireworks Spectacula­r begins at 9:30pm, synchroniz­ed to a selection of patriotic music broadcast on Cat Country 107.1. 239-573-3128, capeboom.com

Fort Myers River District Freedom Fest (July 4, 4pm) First time in downtown Fort Myers, Patriotic Auto Show on July 4. From tricked-out rides to daily drivers, adorn your vehicle in red, white and blue flair for the motor show or swing by for an afternoon and evening of freedom, family fun and fireworks in Fort Myers’ historic downtown River District. 1-855-732-3836, fortmyersr­iverdistri­ctalliance.com

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