Friday, Sept. 3

 Discovery Cruise - The Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation and Captiva Cruises offer “River Meets The Sea: The Cradle of Life,” a hands-on cruise to explore the mouth of the Caloosahatchee and its estuary from 10 a.m.- noon. $35 adults, $20 children. 472-5300.

Stroll downtown Fort Myers and enjoy gallery exhibits during the monthly Art Walk from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3.  Art Opening - The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs hosts the September Showcase Opening Reception and Open House from 6-8 p.m. at 26100 Old 41. The exhibition runs through Sept. 23. 495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org.

 Art Walk - Stroll downtown Fort Myers and enjoy gallery exhibits during the monthly Art Walk from 6-10 p.m.

 Art Opening - daas Gallery hosts an opening reception for “Use Once and Destroy: The Art of Piper Rudich” during Art Walk. www.daasgallery.com.

 Benefit Tourney - The sixth annual McFlat’s Invitational Redfish Challenge, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, is set for today and Saturday at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral. 822-2728, 549-3322, ext. 105, or www.mcflatsinvitational. com.  Tango Party - 1st Danz hosts a tango party from 8-11 p.m. every Friday at 6340 Techster Blvd.. $10. 931-3269.

 Open Mic - Nita’s Sweet Bean Café hosts Open Mic Night from 7:30-midnight every Friday at 1870 Clayton Ct. 275-9000.

 Tickling the Ivories - Pianist Kary Regragui plays in the lounge at Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs every Friday and Saturday evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m. 24041 Tamiami Trail.