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LeSueur, a demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby Army base. The fun begins as Charlie overhears more than he should—the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister’s pretty fiancee is pregnant; and other damaging revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn’t understand a word. Directed by Greg Longenhagen. TheatreLab, Arts Complex, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-590-1000, theatrelab.fgcu.edu
Theatre Conspiracy presents: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, by August
Wilson (Feb. 24-26, 8pm) Wilson’s famous 10-play cycle chronicled the AfricanAmerican experience in each decade of the 20th century. In this brilliant and explosive piece, Wilson explores the complicated world of black musicians striving to make it in 1927, at the height of the classic blues recording era. Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-9392787, artinlee.org Flavors of Matlacha Island Tour (Saturdays, October-June, 10am) Matlacha’s salty history, with the signature tastes of a little island that was once an obscure fishing village, now is an eccentric and flamboyant artists’ colony. After the tour, explore shops and galleries right up until “Happy Hour” with live music at any of Matlacha’s waterside bars/restaurants. Tour starts at Leoma Lovegrove’s Gallery & Gardens, 4637 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha. Parking behind the Olde Fish House & Marina, 4530 Pine Island Road NW. 239-945-0405, truetours.net
River District History Tour (Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:30am) 90-minute historical walking tour of downtown Fort
Myers will educate and entertain with stories of local history, and information about the city’s founders. Tours begin at Franklin Shops, 2200 First St., Fort Myers. 239-945-0405, truetours.net
Haunted History Tour (Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8pm) 90-minute walk through downtown Fort Myers reveals a darker side to its local history, including stories of both residential and commercial buildings reputed to have paranormal activity. Tours begin at Franklin Shops, 2200 First St., Fort Myers. 239-945-0405, truetours.net
Fort Myers Art Walk (Jan. 6 and Feb. 3, 6 pm; Jan. 7 and Feb. 4, 11am) First Friday from 6-10pm, first Saturdays from 11am-4pm, more than 10 art galleries invite locals and visitors to a self-guided walking tour throughout the Downtown Fort Myers River District core and the Gardner’s Park area. 239-337-5050, fortmyersartwalk.com
Mystery Walk (Jan. 13 and Feb. 10, 6pm) Second Fridays, a new theme for each event. Check in is at Iberia Bank, 2247 First St., Fort Myers, beginning at 6pm and participants have until 10pm to complete all clues for cash prizes. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Bike Night (Jan. 14, 6pm) Second Saturdays to see hundreds of motorcycles displayed along the downtown streets in Fort Myers while listening to live bands from 6-10pm. Free, with many venues featuring specials. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Pet Walk (Jan. 27 and Feb. 24, 6pm) Fourth Fridays at Hendry Street median. Pets leashed and owners to pick up “souvenirs.” Free, no registration is required. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Car Cruise-In (Jan. 28 and Feb. 25, 4pm) From classic to cool, downtown streets in Fort Myers are lined with show cars on fourth Saturdays from 4-8pm. Music, food, drinks and more are available. Free, with many venues featuring additional specials. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com