Where To Go & What To Do
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. After-party at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater at 10pm. 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 84, Fort Myers. 239-590-8645, socoswfl.com
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 Steve Miller Band With Peter Frampton (July 15, 7:30 pm.) Steve Miller Band with special guest Peter Frampton. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825, germainarena.com
Fort Myers Music Walk (July 21 and Aug. 18, 7pm) Third Fridays, a dozen participating venues feature music by local and regional talent. 855-732-3836, fortmyersmusicwalk.com
Mary Poppins (July 1-Aug. 12, Wednesdays-Sundays, evening and matinee shows available) Everyone’s favorite nanny! Irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Right Bed, Wrong Husband (July 1-29, Wednesdays-Sundays, evening and matinee shows available) To increase his allowance, young bachelor Ted writes his tight-fisted uncle to tell him he has married. When the uncle unexpectedly visits and mistakes Ted’s best friend’s wife as Ted’s wife, things get a bit complicated. Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers., 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue (July 18 and 19, 6 pm; July 19, 2pm) It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Goodway’s nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239481-4849, bbmannpah.com
My Sky (July 7-July 29) The Alliance for the Arts invited art teachers to work with students to create artworks following the theme “My Sky,” inspired by the wonders of the universe. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239939-2787, artinlee.org
Elevation: The Next Level (Members’
exhibit) (Aug. 4-31) Current members invited to submit one work themed “Elevation: The Next Level,” displayed in August group exhibition. Become a member! Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-9392787, artinlee.org
Adventures in Paradise Shelling &
Lunch Cruise (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8:30am) A powered catamaran cruise to Sanibel and Captiva—dolphins and shells! Take a picnic lunch or dine at Barnacle’s restaurant. Bring a swimsuit, beach shoes and shelling bag. Complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, soft drinks and water. Reservations. Adventures in Paradise, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers. 239-472-8443, adventureinparadiseinc.com
River District History Tour (Thursdays, 6:30pm; Saturdays, 10:30am) A 90-minute historical walking tour of downtown Fort Myers, local history and information about city founders. Franklin Shops, 2200 First St., Fort Myers. 239-945-0405, truetours.net
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
Adventures in Paradise Sunset Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise (Daily, 7:15pm) Wild dolphins in a magical setting and one of Florida’s largest populations of wading birds, manatees and seasonal birds such as the white pelican and bald eagle. Narrated by a knowledgeable captain and
first mate. Complimentary soft drinks, bottled water and snacks. Reservations. Adventures in Paradise, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers. 239-472-8443, adventureinparadiseinc.com
Haunted History Tour (Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8pm) A 90-minute downtown Fort Myers walk reveals a darker side, stories of residential and commercial buildings reputed to have paranormal activity. Franklin Shops, 2200 First St., Fort Myers. 239-945-0405, truetours.net
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
Bike Night (July 8, 6pm) Second Saturdays, hundreds of motorcycles along Fort Myers’ downtown streets; live bands, 6-10pm. Free; many venues featuring specials. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Mystery Walk (July 14 and Aug. 11, 6pm) Second Fridays, a new theme for each event. Check in at Iberia Bank, 2247 First St., Fort Myers, beginning at 6pm, have until 10pm to complete all clues for cash prizes. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Car Cruise-In Fort Myers (July 22 and Aug. 26, 4pm) From classic to cool, Fort Myers’ downtown streets lined with show