Friday, July 3

Art Walk - Art Walk takes place from 6-10 p.m. in the downtown Fort Myers River District. The July Art Walk will showcase new art exhibitions, a oneact play and performances by students from The Young Artists Awards Program. The after party starts at 10 p.m. at H2 on Bay Street. www.fortmyersartwalk.com.

One-Act Play - "Variations on the Death of Trotsky," a free one-act play, starts at 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers.

Fireworks - Miromar Outlets and Germain Arena present their 10th annual fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day at dusk. From 2 to 7 p.m., the Lee Memorial Bloodmobile will be on site. At 5:30 p.m., children's activities will begin. At 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the Southern Extreme Water-Ski Team performs.

Summer Concert - The Mercato in Naples kicks off a Summer Concert Series from 5-8 p.m. with funky blues and jazz with MudBone (across from The Pub) and Mark Fogel, great food specials and cookouts, beer sampling at Whole Foods, special restaurant offers and merchant drawings. Stroll Strada Place and check out all the latest happenings. (239) 403-2204.

Open Mic - Nita's Sweet Bean Café hosts a popular open mic night on Fridays. 275-9000 or visit myspace.com/ ftmyersjava.