SEPT/OCT WHERE TO GO & WHAT TO DO
SoCo Second Saturday (Sept. 9 and Oct. 14, 6pm) 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 exhibit receptions and wine tastings. Self-guided walking tour, parking at Alliance for the Arts campus and Royal Palm Square in Fort Myers. After-party at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, starting at 10pm. 1400 Colonial Blv d., Suite 84, Fort Myers. 239-590-8645, socoswfl.com
Fort Myers Music Walk (Sept. 15 and Oct. 20, 6pm) Third Fridays, more than a dozen participating venues feature music by local and regional talent. 855-7323836, fortmyersmusicwalk.com
Bluegrass Music at Lee County Alliance
for the Arts (Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 2pm) American country music; Irish, Scottish and English ballads and traditional dance music. Presented in partnership with the Acoustic Music Society of SWFL. Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-9392787, artinlee.org
Chris Isaak at Barbara B. Mann (Oct. 4, 7:30pm) Chris Isaak, rock musician/ actor, 1950s rock/crooner sound, soaring falsetto and reverb-laden music. He has been called the Roy Orbison of the 1990s, compared to Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson and Duane Eddy. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Pops 1: Classical Mystery Tour—A
Tribute to The Beatles (Oct. 21, 7:30pm) Classical Mystery Tour performs with the Southwest Florida Symphony. Some 30 Beatles tunes sung, played and performed exactly as written. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Groovin’: The 60s and 70s Musical (Sept. 7-Oct. 7, Wednesdays-Sundays, evening and matinees) Victor Legarreta’s musical comedy takes you back to groove to the music of the 1960s and boogie to the ’70s. Songs include “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Stayin’ Alive” and so many more. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-2784422, broadwaypalm.com
Alliance Youth Theatre Presents: Almost,
Maine by John Cariani (Sept. 15-16, 8pm; Sept. 17, 3pm) On a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. The play, a series of nine vignettes about love, is knee-deep in whimsy. Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Outside Mullingar, by John Patrick
Shanley (Sept. 19-Oct. 22, TuesdaysSundays, evening and matinees) From the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning author of Doubt and Moonstruck. Outside Mullingar follows the unlikely romance of two lovable misfits. Shanley’s tenderhearted portrait reminds us it’s never too late to take a chance on love. ArtStage Studio Theater, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
Buyer & Cellar, by Jonathan Tolins (Oct. 6-15, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays, 2pm) Outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things and the oddest of odd jobs. Alex More has a story to tell. Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
Pippin: The Musical (Oct. 12-Nov. 18, Tuesdays-Sundays, evening and matinees) Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, Pippin is a magical, unforgettable tale about a young prince’s journey to be extraordinary. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239- 2784422, broadwaypalm.com Curious George and the Golden Meatball (Oct. 20-Nov. 17, matinee shows only) All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year and Curious George could not be more excited to help his friend Chef Pisghetti. Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney (Oct. 24-Nov. 15, Tuesdays-Sundays, evening and matinee shows) When empty-nesters Greg and Kate find themselves at a crossroads, they move to Manhattan to escape the suburbs. Adult language. ArtStage Studio Theater, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239332-4488, floridarep.org
PJ Masks: Time to Be A Hero, Live! (Oct. 27, 6pm) Heroes from the hit TV series
PJ Masks are coming to town. Bring the kids to see Catboy, Oweltte and Gekko as they try to save the day from their sneaky villains―Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com
Your Best Shot: A Juried Exhibit (Oct. 6-Nov. 4) Among artistic mediums, photography is a relatively recent arrival. Your Best Shot is dedicated
to photographers and photography. Opening reception: Oct. 6, 5-7pm; gallery walk with artists/juror: Oct. 14, 6pm. Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-9392787, artinlee.org
GreenMarket (Saturdays, 9am) Saturdays find an exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products. Live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787, artinlee.org