Ongoing
Make a Date
Festivals , fairs and family fun go together like treasure chests and gems . Here ’ s a sampling of what ’ s happening . ( Unless noted , area code is 239 and events are held in Fort Myers . For more information , contact the Chamber at 239-332-3624 or visit www . fortmyers . org .)
Ongoing
• Showcasing the works of over 75 members , Arts for ACT Gallery features three or more visual artists each month . The Gallery is located on the First Street side of the Historic Arcade Theatre building and is a “ must-see ” destination for art lovers !
• For Broadway musicals , celebrity performers and more , check out the Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall ( 481-4849 or bbmannpah . com ) and the Philharmonic Center for the Arts ( 597-1900 or thephil . org ).
• Live theater performances take center stage at the River District ’ s historic Arcade Theater with Florida Repertory Theatre ( 332- 4488 or floridarep . org ) and at Royal Palm Square with Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ( 278-4422 or broadwaypalm . com ), a dinner theater venue . The Southwest Florida Symphony , offers dozens of concerts ( 418-4500 or swflso . org ).
• Outdoor shows and sales plus gallery exhibits are held by the Art League of Fort Myers
( artleagueoffortmyers . org or 275-3970 ).
• Programs for adults , kids and families include everything from informative exhibits to reading sessions to puppet shows at various branches of the Lee County Library System ( 533-4441 or lee-county . com / library ).
• See local artists ’ works on display at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center ( 337-1933 or fl-arts . org ), located in the River District ’ s historic Federal Building . The Center also hosts workshops , festivals , orchestral and dramatic performances , and art exhibitions and competitions . The Lunchbox Theater Series ( 332-4488 ) for families , Saturdays January-April , includes a performance , lunch and theatre workshop , presented by Florida Repertory .
• Browse River District galleries and venues while enjoying refreshments and music during Art Walk ( 313-5607 ), a free downtown art celebration from 6 to 10 p . m . the first Friday of each month . Friday Night Live , a weekly concert series in the Patio de Leon , provides a musical interlude between 5 and 8 p . m .
• Third Friday every month enjoy the Music Walk downtown River District . Music starts at 7 P . M .
• At the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium ( 275-3435 or CalusaNature . com ), enjoy monthly programs for all ages during the winter season .
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• Buy fresh fruits , flowers , native plants , baked goods and more at the year-round Downtown Fort Myers Farmers ’ Market in Centennial Park ; it begins at 7 a . m .
• Special interactive exhibits ideal for families are regularly scheduled at the Imaginarium Sience Center ( 337-3332 or cityftmyers . com ).
• Harborside Event Center ( 332- 6888 or harborsideevents . com ) is a favored River District venue that hosts business and community events as well as celebrity and special performances .
• Alliance for the Arts ( 939-2787 or artinlee . org ) offers special cultural exhibitions , events and performances at its own campus and other Lee County locations throughout the year .
• Fast-paced professional hockey action cuts the ice at Germain Arena when the Florida Everblades play home games , October-April ( 948-7825 or floridaeverblades . com ).
• Take yourself out to the ball games during March for Minnesota Twins spring training at Hammond Stadium ( 1-800-338- 9467 for tickets or twinsbaseball . com ) or the Boston Red Sox at Jet Blue Park at Fenway South ( 334- 4799 or redsox . com ). Baseball magic .
• The Florida Tarpons are your new professional Arena Football Team ! The regular season runs from March 12th through May 22 . Seven home games and 7 away ;