Arts & Entertainment
Fort Myers Redevelopment Areas Arts & Culture Newsletter
Art and music tours are among the featured events.
We are excited to share this monthly communication dedicated to Arts & Culture activities within our redevelopment areas. The Fort Myers CRA with its numerous community partners have supported arts and cultural developments in the City of Palms since 1984. We invite you to share and participate in these events. Your support is invaluable to our community.
For questions related these activities, or to share a community art or cultural event occurring within our redevelopment areas call (239) 321-7100 or email us at cra@cityftmyers.com
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As one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the RDA strives to preserve the essence of downtown while promoting the growth of the business and economic sectors that make the area thrive.
Location: 1401B Lee Street
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Website: www.myriverdistrict.com
Apr. 1-30, No Cost
Apr. 2, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 16, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost
True Tours walking history tours are not only fun, the history is documented, fascinating and often surprising. Our tours consistently receive 4.5 Star + reviews for their entertainment and educational value. Private tours are available. All tours (except The Armchair Tour) leave from The Franklin Shops, 2200 First Street.
Location: 2200 First Street
Phone: 239-945-0405
Website: https://truetours.net/
Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, 10:30 a.m., $18,
Reservations & Masks Required
Apr. 3. 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 8 p.m., $18,
Reservations & Masks Required
Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing,
Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue
Reservations Required
Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing,
Reserve your own Private Tour
Reservations & Masks Required
Luminary Hotel & Co.
More than a hotel, Luminary is the hub of excitement and discovery – a focal point where locals and travelers make their unique imprint on the city’s own story. A story begun years ago by a brilliant cast of audacious luminaries. Create your own story by joining in one (or more!) of the many events offered by Luminary and Co.
Location: 2200 Edwards Drive
Phone: 239-314-3800
Website: https://www.luminaryhotel.com/events/
Apr. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.,
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., No Cost
Live Music at Oxbow Bar & Grill
Apr. 1 – 30, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 3, 10, 17, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., $12, 4th Floor Outdoor Pool Deck
Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., No Cost, Dean St. Coffee Roastery
Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost
Frank Sinatra Tribute at the Lobby Bar
Apr. 29, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $39 in Advance, $45 at the Door,
4th Floor Pool Deck, Over 21 Only
Full Moon Party on the Pool Deck
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) was founded in 1997 by Jim Griffith as Florida Arts, Inc. SBDAC hosts concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, dance, independent film, cotillion, and arts education. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts through these events and community outreach programs.
Location: 2301 First Street
Phone: 239-333-1933
Website: https://www.sbdac.com/
Apr. 2-30, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
(Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16
Apr. 2-28, $1 (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.)
Grand Atrium: Remodeling by Norlam de Leon
Capital Gallery: Radial Pilgrim by Alex Lago
Apr. 9, 7:30 p.m., $30 in Advance (Doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Apr. 16, 7:30 p.m., $45 /$65 VIP (Doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Vinyl Vibes: Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute Band
Apr. 18, 8 p.m., $10
Arts for ACT Gallery
Arts for ACT Gallery is the non-profit art gallery, studio and boutique owned by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT), the domestic violence, sexual assault and Human Trafficking Center.
Location: 2265 First Street
Phone: 239-337-5050
Website: http://www.artsforactgallery.com/
Apr. 2 – May 3, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.)
Main Gallery: Barbara Gage Mulford
White Gallery: ACT Co-op Artists
We are Southwest Florida’s premier Art Gallery, featuring some of the best artists of our area. Our gallery operates in a cooperative system, which means that we all participate, collaborate, coordinate and tend to all business matters. DAAS stands for David Acevedo Art Studio. Acevedo is the founder, curator and director of the venue. DAAS Gallery holds exhibition opening receptions every first Friday of the month, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., in conjunction with Fort Myers Art Walk.
Location: 1815 Fowler Street, Unit 3
Phone: 239-590-8645
Website: https://daascoop.com/
Apr. 2 – May 1, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.)
Pub for you and your pet. Art. Events. Canvas Printing. Paint Workshops! Bar and Lounge! Thursday and Friday nights we turn into “The Lounge” with DJs during Art Walk.
Location: 1518 Jackson Street
Phone: 239-628-9593
Website: https://www.facebook.com/snoutsandstrokespetpub/
Apr. 2, 6 p.m., No Cost
Location: 481 Marsh Avenue
Phone: 239-333-9267
Website: www.NeeniesHouse.com
Apr. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., $10
Apr. 9, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 23, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost
We are excited to share this monthly communication dedicated to Arts & Culture activities within our redevelopment areas. The Fort Myers CRA with its numerous community partners have supported arts and cultural developments in the City of Palms since 1984. We invite you to share and participate in these events. Your support is invaluable to our community.
For questions related these activities, or to share a community art or cultural event occurring within our redevelopment areas call (239) 321-7100 or email us at cra@cityftmyers.com.
As one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the RDA strives to preserve the essence of downtown while promoting the growth of the business and economic sectors that make the area thrive.
Location: 1401B Lee Street
Website: www.myriverdistrict.com
Apr. 1-30, No Cost
Apr. 2, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 16, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost
Location: 2200 First Street
Phone: 239-945-0405
Website: https://truetours.net/
Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, 10:30 a.m., $18,
Reservations & Masks Required
Apr. 3. 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 8 p.m., $18,
Reservations & Masks Required
Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing,
Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue
Reservations Required
Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing,
Reserve your own Private Tour
Reservations & Masks Required
Location: 2200 Edwards Drive
Phone: 239-314-3800
Website: https://www.luminaryhotel.com/events/
Apr. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.,
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., No Cost
Live Music at Oxbow Bar & Grill
Apr. 1 – 30, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 3, 10, 17, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., $12, 4th Floor Outdoor Pool Deck
Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., No Cost, Dean St. Coffee Roastery
Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost
Frank Sinatra Tribute at the Lobby Bar
Apr. 29, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $39 in Advance, $45 at the Door,
4th Floor Pool Deck, Over 21 Only
Full Moon Party on the Pool Deck
Location: 2301 First Street
Phone: 239-333-1933
Website: https://www.sbdac.com/
Apr. 2-30, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
(Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16
Apr. 2-28, $1 (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.)
Grand Atrium: Remodeling by Norlam de Leon
Capital Gallery: Radial Pilgrim by Alex Lago
Apr. 9, 7:30 p.m., $30 in Advance (Doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Bluegrass: The Barefoot Movement
Apr. 16, 7:30 p.m., $45 /$65 VIP (Doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Vinyl Vibes: Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute Band
Apr. 18, 8 p.m., $10
Location: 2265 First Street
Phone: 239-337-5050
Website: http://www.artsforactgallery.com/
Apr. 2 – May 3, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.)
Main Gallery: Barbara Gage Mulford
White Gallery: ACT Co-op Artists
Location: 1815 Fowler Street, Unit 3
Phone: 239-590-8645
Website: https://daascoop.com/
Apr. 2 – May 1, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.)
Location: 1518 Jackson Street
Phone: 239-628-9593
Website: https://www.facebook.com/snoutsandstrokespetpub/
Apr. 2, 6 p.m., No Cost
Location: 481 Marsh Avenue
Phone: 239-333-9267
Website: www.NeeniesHouse.com
Apr. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., $10
Apr. 9, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost
Apr. 23, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost
Zine Fest by Love Your Rebellion
Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd.
Phone: 239-334-7419
Website: https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/
Apr. 10, 10 a.m., $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
Garden Talk – Bulbs For The South
Apr. 13, 10:30 a.m., No Cost (Registration Required)
Digital Discussion: Edison Family Military Connections
Apr. 13, 1:30 p.m., $35 Members, $50 Non-Members
Garden Class – Container Gardening and Introduction to Floral Arranging
Apr. 14, 11 a.m., No Cost Members, Included with Admission
Non-Members
Museum Musings: Edison’s Electric Motor
Apr. 20, 1:30 p.m., $30 Members, $45 Non-Members
Garden Class – Growing Roses in Southwest Florida
Apr. 24, 9 a.m., $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
Grow Fort Myers Plant Sale and Festival
Apr. 28, 11 a.m., No Cost Members, Included with Admission
Non-Members
Museum Musings: Edison’s Little Monster
Location: 2000 Cranford Avenue
Phone: 239-243-0043
Website: https://theimag.org/
Registration Open Now, $190/week Family Membership,
$240/ per week Non-Members
Camp IMAG Spring Break & Summer Registration
Location: 2267 First Street
Phone: 239-332-4488
Website: http://www.FloridaRep.org
Apr. 14 – 24, 8 p.m., $60 – $100 for a 6-Person Square
(Safe & Socially-Distant Outdoor Seating, Masks Required, Free Parking)
Florida Rep Teen Conservatory Program Presents INTO THE WOODS in Florida Rep’s Outdoor Theatre
Apr. 28 – May 2, 8 p.m., $60 – $100 for a 6-Person Square
(Safe & Socially-Distant Outdoor Seating, Masks Required, Free Parking)
Florida Rep Teen Conservatory Program Presents INTO THE WOODS Jr. in Florida Rep’s Outdoor Theatre
Location: 1634 Woodford Avenue
Phone: 239-218-0481
Website: http://www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com/
Apr. 30 – May 15, $30, $12 Students, Adult Language & Mature Themes: Masks required
The venue below is located near our redevelopment areas but not within them. We feature them as a partner in the arts to the Fort Myers CRA and other venues within the redevelopment areas.
Location: 10091 McGregor Boulevard
Phone: 239-939-2787
Website: https://www.artinlee.org/
Apr. 8, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Online Paint Night with David Acevedo
Apr. 8 – 10, 7 p.m., $10 – $40
Youth Theatre Presents Bible HerStory
Apr. 15, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., No Cost Members/$15 Non-Members
Seeing is Believing: How to Look at a Masterpiece – Online Art Lecture
Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $116 Members, $145 Non-Members
Shapes of Water: Painting Water with Oils with Terry Lynn Spry – Onsite Workshop
Apr. 17, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $22 Members, $27 Non-Members
Hula Hoop 101 (Ages 10+) – Outdoor Workshop
Apr. 18, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., $15
Conversations for Change Equity Series – Online Event
Ongoing, Cost Varies
Classes for all Ages and Abilities, Onsite, Online or Outside
Sign Up Now!
Summer Arts Camp Grades 1 – 7 (Sessions June 21 – July 30)
This press release was produced by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.