Calendar
Where to Go & What to Do
SWFL LIVE
Fort Myers Music Walk (September 19 and October 17, 7pm) The River District comes alive with music on the third Friday of each month. More than a dozen participating venues feature live music by local and regional talent. 1-855-7323836, fortmyersmusicwalk.com
ON STAGE
Trained for Deception (September 3-November 2, Sunday, 5:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30pm) The newly formed Allied Forces must thwart a spy ring aboard a French train at the onset of the Second World War on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway. 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
Royal Palm Noir (September 5-27, Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm) The gritty gumshoe genre intersects with Fort Myers high society on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway. 239275-8487, semgulf.com 3 Doors Down, Acoustic-Songs From The Basement (September 6, 8pm) Since forming in 1995, Mississippi rock quintet 3 Doors Down has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, garnered three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted “Songwriter of the Year” award. Don’t miss this one night acoustic experience, where they will be joined by British blues rock musician Jamie N. Commons. 239-4814849, bbmannpah.com
The Great Gotsby Murder (October 3-November 22, Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm) The Murder Mystery Dinner Train’s tribute to the 20th Century classic American novel of jealousy, wealth, and friendship in the Roaring 20s. Seminole Gulf Railway. 239-2758487, semgulf.com Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (October 19, 7pm) Ringo Starr is hitting the road this summer with his All Starr Band, which will once again feature Toto’s Steve Lukather, Mr. Mister’s Richard Page, original Santana singer Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren and drummer Gregg Bissonette. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear this historic band perform some of your favorite hits at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Veteran’s Country Jam (October 25, 6pm) Country music star Lee Greenwood (who wrote the patriotic anthem titled God Bless the U.S.A) headlines a special concert catering to veterans and activeduty military, with guest performers including singer/songwriter Michael Wright, LCEC band Killa-Watts, and Grayson Rogers. The event, held at the Lee County Civic Center, is also open to the public and proceeds benefit veteran organizations. 239-543-8368, veteranscountryjam.com
OUTDOORS
Bonita Farmers Market (September 3, 8am) Find fresh produce and other goodies at this open-air market. Riverside Park, Bonita Springs. 239992-2556, cityofbonitasprings.org
Guided Nature Walk (Wednesday, 9:30am) Join an Interpretive Naturalist as you stroll through a cypress forest along our fully accessible boardwalk trail. See firsthand the plants and animals that make this area so unique. Meet at the boardwalk entrance of Six Mile Slough. 239-533-7556, leeparks.org
Historical Walking Tours (Saturday, 10:30am) This 90 minute historical walking tour of downtown Fort Myers will educate and entertain you with stories of local history and information about the founding fathers who built our City. Tours begin at Franklin Shops, 2200 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-9450405, truetours.net
Haunted History Tour (Wednesday and Saturday, 8pm) A 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 Street, Fort Myers. 239-945-0405, truetours.net
Sanibel Bicycle Club (Saturday, 7:30am) Join your cycling friends at Sanibel Community Center for a ride to your choice of several restaurant destinations for breakfast. 239-4722155, sanibelcommunityhouse.net
Greenmarket (Saturday, 9am) On the Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10-acre campus vendors present locally grown, caught and cultivated foods along with other products for sampling and purchase. Live musical entertainment, fun activities for kids, gardening classes and cooking demos by local chefs round out the fun. 239-939-2787, artinlee.org