WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents “Artsolated: Art Created During Isolation,” in the Capital Gallery. The exhibits run through Sept. 24. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. www.sbdac.com or 239-333-1933. COURTESY PHOTOS

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THURSDAY9.10

Music & More – “Evenings on Fifth” runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Fifth Avenue South in Naples, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free event includes live music, shopping, dining and dancing. 239-692-8436 or www.FifthAvenueSouth.com.

Beach Walk – Mound House offers a free Newton Beach Park Guided Beach Walk at 9 a.m. Meet at the thatched hut closest to the beach. Masks are mandatory. Parking is $3 per hour. 4650 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Garden Tour – Mound House offers a Gardens of the Mound House Outdoor Tour at 11 a.m. See what is blooming and growing in the Mound House Gardens. Masks are required. $5 per person; free for members. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

 

Kayak Tour – GAEA Guides offers a Caloosahatchee River and Creeks Kayak Tour from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about the wild creeks, the native Calusa and explore the estuary in Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve with a Florida Master Naturalist. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694- 5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Comedy & Music – The SideShow Bob Show, an interactive blend of comedy and live music, is presented from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Thursday on the Italian Kitchen patio at Miromar Outlets. Ladies drink free from 8 p.m.-midnight. This is a pet-friendly event. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.

Farmers Market – The River District Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursdays at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. The market features fresh produce, food trucks, honey, flowers, cheese and more. www.buylocallee.com.

Tarpon Bay Explorers, the concessionaire to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, has resumed its Kayak and Standup Paddleboard tours along with its Nature & Sealife Cruises, with safety measures in place. Rentals such as kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards and bikes are on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are recommended for the guided kayak, paddleboard and boat tours. 239-472-8900 or www.tarponbayexplorers.com.

FRIDAY9.11

9/11 Remembrance – The Freedom Memorial Foundation of Naples hosts a candlelight remembrance marking the 19th anniversary of 9/11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park. The public is invited to join in remembering and honoring the first responders and civilians who were lost that day. Complementary white luminaries and flameless candles are provided free of charge. 1515 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples

Alliance Exhibit – The Alliance for the Arts hosts a virtual opening reception for the exhibition “Plays Well With Others” at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required at ArtInLee.org/PlaysWellOpening. The exhibit runs through Oct. 17 with limited gallery hours. Curated by Jessica Todd, the exhibit local and national artists who create work that engages with play and toys in interactive, mischievous and subversive ways. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Art- InLee.org/PlaysWell or 239-939-2787.

Staged Reading – The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs presents its Staged Reading Series at 7:30 p.m. in the Moe Auditorium & Film Center. The series showcases seven new plays from three local and four international playwrights, with actors performing the new works in the staged reading format, scripts in hand. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Reservations required: 239-495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org.

Kayak Trip – Mound House offers a Mangroves by Kayak Tour for ages 12 and up at 8:30 a.m. Explore the winding mangrove creeks and the hidden waters of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve on this environmental educator-guided tour of the ancient realm of the Calusa. $45 for non-members; $15 for members. Masks required on land. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Open Mic – The Laugh In Comedy Café hosts an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Check in by 7 p.m. to reserve a spot to perform. $6 general admission. 8595 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. 479-LAFF or www.laughincomedycafe.com.

Nature Tour – GAEA Guides offers a mangrove mazes of Matlacha Pass Kayak Tour with a Florida Master Naturalist from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See fish and wildlife in “Nature’s Cathedrals.” $60 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694-5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Sunset Trip – GAEA Guides offers a sunset bird rookery kayak tour on the Caloosahatchee River from 5-8 p.m. Tour the river with a Florida Master Naturalist to see nesting sites and thousands of birds. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239- 694-5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Accordion Player – Phil Scibelli performs on the accordion from 4-7 p.m. between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread at Miromar Outlets. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.

Farmers Market – A Farmers Market & Craft Show runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays near Ford’s Garage at Miromar Outlets. Shop fresh produce, homemade soaps, plant varieties, baked goods, candles, paintings, tie-dye apparel and accessories. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. www.facebook.com/localladiessouthflorida/.

R&B – Gerald Augustin performs R&B from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at Twisted Vine Bistro at The Barrel Room. 2210-2214 Bay St. Fort Myers. 239-226-1687, www.TwistedVineBistro.com or https:// www.BarrelRoomFortMyers.com.

SATURDAY9.12

Plant Sale – The Edison & Ford Plant Sale is set for 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Estates. The event features vendors, a food truck, a Garden Guidance table, and beverages. Free admission to the sale only; masks required. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334- 7419 or www.edisonford.org.

Theater Auditions – The Firehouse Community Theatre holds auditions from 9 a.m.-noon today and Sept. 19 for its upcoming productions. Actors must call for an audition time slot. Virtual auditions can also be arranged. Audition time assignments are on a first come, first served basis. Call 863-675-3066 and leave a message about time slots. 241 N. Bridge St., LaBelle. www.firehousecommunitytheatre.com

Beach Program – The Ostego Bay Foundation presents a “Treasures from the Sea” beach presentation from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the Ostego Bay Marine Science Center. Learn about the lifestyles of seashells, sea urchins, sea stars, sea horses, sand dollars and more. The presentation includes handson demonstrations, Touch Tank Experience, cleaning shells and more. $15 adults; $8 ages 5-17; CDC guidelines followed. 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach. www.OstegoBay. org or 239-765-8101.

New Program – Mound House hosts a Family Adventure at 1 p.m. for adults and children ages 5 and over. Explore everything fun at the Mound House on this outdoor activity led by interpretive staff. Masks required. $2 per person; free for members. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Kayak Trip – GAEA Guides offers an estuary kayak tour in Estero Bay from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tour the area with a Florida Master Naturalist to see birds and dolphins while learning about the mangroves. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694- 5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Funny Guy – Comedian Nathan Wallace performs at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Laugh In Comedy Café. $18 general admission; $25 VIP. 8595 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-479-LAFF or www.laughincomedycafe.com.

Acoustic Hits – Claire Liparulo performs acoustic hits from 4-7 p.m. between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread at Miromar Outlets. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.

Alliance Market – The Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket runs from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. every Saturday, following CDC guidelines. The market features food, produce and beverage vendors, as well as other businesses. The Wednesday drive-thru pickup service also remain in operation. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. ArtInLee.org/GreenMarket, 239- 939-2787 or ArtInLee.org/DriveThru.

Beach Yoga – Becky Lang teaches yoga from 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Saturday in September on Fort Myers Beach. The Level One Flow practice, suitable for most levels, is held on the sand just north of the pier. Bring a yoga mat, sunscreen and water. To keep class size small, pre-registration is required at www.facebook.com/beckylangfitness. Suggested donation: $10. 239-791-6538 or beckylang@comcast.net.

Weekend Market – The East Palm Neighborhood Marketplace is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, with a bigger version, the Grand Marketplace, on the first Sunday of the month. Shop for fresh produce, art, jewelry, local designer clothing, Diane’s Botanicals and more. Enjoy a Juice Bar and Vilma’s Tasty Treats. Vendors are welcome. CDC guidelines followed. 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers. 239-333-9267, #EastPalmMercado or #NeeniesHouse.

SUNDAY9.13

Musical Brunch – A Live Music Sunday Brunch with Sean starts at 11 a.m. at The Standard. 1520 Broadway, Ste. 101, Fort Myers. 239-219-6463 or info@thestandardftmyers.com.

Kayak Tour – GAEA Guides offers an Orange River Kayak Tour from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Learn about the ancient waterway with a Florida Master Naturalist. $65 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694-5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Smooth Jazz – Bill Colletti performs smooth jazz and Latin tunes from noon- 3 p.m. in the restaurant piazza at Miromar Outlets. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.

Jazz Brunch – Twisted Vine Bistro at The Barrel Room offers Sunday Jazz Brunch with bottomless mimosas from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2210-2214 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-226-1687, www.TwistedVineBistro.com or https:// www.BarrelRoomFortMyers.com.

MONDAY9.14

Kayak Tour – GAEA Guides offers an Alligator Creek Kayak Tour from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a Florida Master Naturalist. Visit a creek that is part of the Charlotte Harbor Estuary. $60 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694-5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Film Series – The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs Films for Film Lovers series presents “Persepolis” (Iran, 2007) at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center. Refreshments are available and a discussion follows. $10 (advance reservations suggested). 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495- 8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org.

TUESDAY9.15

Beach Walk – Mound House offers a free Newton Beach Park Guided Beach Walk at 9 a.m. Meet at the thatched hut closest to the beach. Face masks are mandatory. Parking is $3 per hour. 4650 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765- 0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Garden Tour – Mound House offers a Gardens of the Mound House Outdoor Tour at 11 a.m. See what is blooming and growing in the Mound House Gardens. Masks are required. $5 per person; free for members. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Kayak Trip – GAEA Guides offers an Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tour the area with a Florida Master Naturalist to see birds and dolphins while learning about the mangroves. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694- 5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

WEDNESDAY9.16

Digital Discussion – The Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosts the digital discussion “They’re Not Here on Vacation: The Servants” at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Limited to 100 participants; password and link sent following registration. Free for members; $5 non-members. EdisonFord.org or 239-334-7410.

Food Trucks – The Alliance for the Arts presents a Food Truck Graband Go event from 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 28. Food trucks rotate weekly and pre-order for pickup is available for most trucks. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Art- InLee.org/FoodTruck or 239-939-2787.

Kayak Trip – Mound House offers a Mangroves by Kayak Tour for ages 12 and up at 8:30 a.m. Explore the winding mangrove creeks and the hidden waters of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve on this environmental educator-guided tour of the ancient realm of the Calusa. $45 for non-members; $15 for members. Masks required on land. 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Kayak Trip – GAEA Guides offers an Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Kayak Tour from New Pass south of Fort Myers Beach from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tour the area with a Florida Master Naturalist to see mangroves, birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694-5513 or www.GAEAGuides.com.

Yoga Class – The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center hosts Indra yoga classes with Meghan Pullaro from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. $15 per class. 2301 First St., Fort Myers www.sbdac.com or 239-333-1933.

UPCOMING

Home & Garden – The 2020 Semi- Annual Home & Garden Show is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19-20 at the new Caloosa Sound Convention Center. The show features more than 130 local and regional companies displaying products and services, plus drawings and door prizes. Jim Parks from HGTV serves as celebrity guest and gives three seminars each day. 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers. 855-321-2111, ext. 20, bill@expomanagementinc.com or expomanagementinc.com.

ONGOING

Two Exhibits – The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents the exhibits “Art Looking North” by the Miami Rodriguez Collection, in the Grand Atrium and “Artsolated: Art Created During Isolation,” in the Capital Gallery. The exhibits run through Sept. 24. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. www.sbdac.com or 239-333-1933.

Cape Exhibit – The Cape Coral Historical Museum continues its celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Cape Coral with the exhibit “Behind the Mask – Cape Coral Heroes,” highlighting the Cape Coral Police Department, running through Oct. 31. The exhibit showcases the history of first responders along with personal items and stories of those who have served through the years. 544 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239- 431-1008 or www.capecoralhistoricalmuseum.org.

Meditation Class – Samba Movement Center offers free meditation classes from 7-7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class sizes are limited; preregistration is required. 15971 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. info@sabamovementcenter.com, 801-896-7272 or www.sabamovementcenter.com.

Variety Show – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents the Dean Martin Variety Hour through Sept. 26. Join Dean Martin impersonator Seth Abrahms and friends in a classic throwback to the old show. $50 for the meal and the show. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278- 4422 or BroadwayPalm.com.

Gallery Reopens – The COCO Gallery, sponsored by the Arts Council of South West Florida, has reopened in Coconut Point adjacent to Panera restaurant. Local artists are featured in jewelry, woodwork, watercolors, oils, photography, mixed media, gift notes, fused glass and sculpture. Displays change monthly. The gallery is open from 11 am.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Masks are required. 8074 Mediterranean Dr., Estero. 239-949-3073 or www.cocoartgallery.com.

Art Showcase – The Local Showcase is open year round at Miromar Outlets. The site features local arts, crafts and handcrafted items ranging from paintings, fused glass, coastal crafts, woodwork, jewelry, wearable art, soap and artisan food. Vendors and products change daily. Displays are spaced to promote social distancing. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon- 6 p.m. Sunday. Corkscrew Road, Estero. LLSN@comcast.net. 10801 or MiromarOutlets.com.

Airport Art – The Alliance for the Arts and the Lee County Port Authority present the latest Art In Flight exhibit, “Pop of Color,” that brings art to the public spaces Southwest Florida International Airport. The exhibit features a diverse collection of 29 artworks that use line, shape, texture and color to amaze the senses. Artwork is on display until May 2021. ArtInLee.org or 239- 939-2787.

Returning Exhibit – The Edison and Ford Winter Estates features a returning exhibit, “DC vs. AC: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify America.” The exhibit illuminates the relationship between the three men and explores their contributions to electricity. Guided tours are again available and limited to groups of 10 people. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334- 7419 or www.edisonford.org.

Nature Tours – Tarpon Bay Explorers, the concessionaire to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, has resumed its Kayak and Standup Paddleboard tours along with its Nature & Sealife Cruises, with safety measures in place. Rentals such as kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards and bikes are on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are recommended for the guided kayak, paddleboard and boat tours. 239-472- 8900 or www.tarponbayexplorers.com.

Virtual Theater – Florida Repertory Theatre is streaming one of its 2019-2020 Touring Theatre for Young Audiences productions, William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” through Sept. 16. The cost to stream is $12, and digital passes are available at www.FloridaRep. org and www.FloridaRepEducation.org.

Kayak Tours – GAEA Guides offers Royal Palm Park Caloosahatchee River and Creeks Kayak Tours from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Tours include bird sightings at the rookery, history of the native Calusa, and lessons on the estuary and mangroves. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694- 5513. www.GAEAGuides.com.

Virtual Theater – Local husband and wife actors Brendan Powers and Rachel Burttram present Tiny Theatre at 9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, doing readings from various playwrights. The actors have transformed a back bedroom closet into a makeshift theater with a string of Christmas lights, an IKEA curtain, duct tape and a paint stirrer. Quirky elements such as “calls” from a remote stage manager to their black cat, Milo, serving as a swing technician, add to the charm. No charge and vastly entertaining. www.facebook.com/ClosetAtRachelAnd- Brendans/. ¦