Everywhere in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and other parts of SW Florida there’s always something fun to do, from yearly festivals to unique concerts and holiday celebrations.
Check out what is going on throughout the month. We are constantly updating this page with consistent current information.
NOVEMBER
Harvest Nights Music Festival
November 22, 2024 - November 24, 2024
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Seminole Casino Hotel (Outdoor) | 506 S 1st Street, Immokalee, FL
Don’t miss ‘2024 Harvest Nights Music Festival’, the premier exciting event happening at John Jimmie Memorial Arena in Immokalee, FL, United States. This event showcases the best talent and expertise in the field. Immerse yourself in a world of opportunities and cutting-edge ideas. Claim your ticket to be at the forefront of exciting innovation.
Fees/Tickets
Tickets start at $89
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Blue Cactus in Concert! Pete Bensen Opens
November 23, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian | 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL
Blue Cactus, the North Carolina duo of Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, make Dream Country: a blend of grit, glitz, groove, and twang that evokes a celestial soundscape of mid-century heartbreak and harkens comparisons eclectic and iconic as Bobbie Gentry, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie.
The North Carolina duo have performed at several beloved festivals including Nelsonville, Red Wing Roots, Muddy Roots and Hopscotch and shared the stage as support for an array of artists from The War & Treaty, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, and Lilly Hiatt to Town Mountain and Junior Brown among others.
ACMA member and singer/songwriter, Pete Bensen opens the show. An old hand at garage bands and rehearsal studios, born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, New York. Pete now makes his home, and home music studio, in Estero, Florida. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing acoustic and electric guitars, bass and electric and acoustic percussion.
Fees/Tickets
Members - $12 / General Public - $18
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Fort Myers Tip-Off
November 25, 2024 - November 30, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Lee County Sports Development | 13351 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL
The Fort Myers Tip-Off is back in session for 2024. Suncoast Arena on the campus of FSW is the home for the 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off. This beautiful 3,400 seat arena will be rocking with passionate fans from Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia Tech and Xavier cheering on their team. This event will sell out in 2024. The Palms Division features Jacksonville, Mercer, Miami (OH) and Siena.
Fees/Tickets
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
November 26, 2024 - December 4, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Historic Arcade Theatre | 2267 First Street, PO Drawer 2483, Fort Myers FL
Hailed as one of Agatha Christie’s best-known stories and voted “best crime novel ever” by the British Crime Writers’ Association! This suspenseful whodunnit features a mysterious cast of suspects guarding secrets about blackmail and murder – and only the great Hercule Poirot can solve the case. This brand-new stage adaptation comes from the mind of Mark Shanahan, author of last season’s A Sherlock Carol.
Fees/Tickets
Tickets start at $65
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DECEMBER
Watercolor Painting
December 2, 2024
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Enjoy being creative with transparent watercolors. Linda Benson’s hands-on teaching technique allows you to create along with her in the classroom. Learn something new or refresh your skills. You will learn brush techniques, color theory, perspective, gradients, and composition. Each week is a new lesson complete with reference handouts. You will learn tricks that aren’t in the book and secrets for a successful painting.
Fees/Tickets
Members - $150 / Non-Member’s - $180
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Bloom & Wallace Digital Arts Lab: Open Studio
December 3, 2024
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
The space was designed and outfitted with both novices and professionals in mind. If you are wanting to gain relevant workforce skills, you will be able to take a class. If you are a professional creative, you can access the lab and utilize a suite of applications that are often cost-prohibitive.
Fees/Tickets
To make an appointment outside of Open Lab hours, please call 239-939-2787.
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North Putnam-A Film Screening
December 4, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Another exclusive film screening from the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers!
North Putnam depicts a year in the life of a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. Crafted with empathy, a hyper-real reporting lens and skillfully lush cinematography, the film aims to reach across divides and to spark action-oriented conversations about the interdependence between public schools and community development.
Fees/Tickets
Members - $10 / Non-Member’s - $12
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December Art Walk
December 6, 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Fort Myers River District, Fort Myers, FL
Join the December Art Walk! Local vendors, crafters, and artists will be demonstrating and selling their one-of-a-kind works of art created in a variety of mediums.
Fees/Tickets
Free Admission
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Marian, Or the True Tale of Robin Hood by Adam Szymkowicz
December 6, 2024 - December 8, 2024
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Step back into the quirky, crime-ridden world of clowns in this highly-anticipated sequel to Adam Szymkowicz’s hit Clown Bar—a New York Times Critic’s Pick. The Clown Bar has fallen into disrepair, and Happy, once a force to be reckoned with, has mysteriously disappeared. Was he taken out by notorious clown cowboy Brigham Bill, or is there something more sinister at play? Two ex-cop pals, who knew Happy from his time on the force, go undercover in the seedy Clown Bar to uncover the truth. Grab a drink and your seltzer gun, and join them as they dive deep into the gritty, darkly humorous world of clown crime!
Fees/Tickets
Members - $27 / Non-Member’s - $32
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Zarna Garg
December 6, 2024
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Seminole Casino Hotel | 506 S 1st Street, Immokalee, FL
An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City, Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. Her first comedy special, “One in a Billion,” (available for streaming on Amazon Prime) showcases her sharp and relatable humor, drawing audiences into a world where laughter and thought-provoking conversations coexist. She also holds the esteemed position of being the opening act for comedy icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Restless Leg Tour. In addition, Garg was recently featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has crossed over to the film world, starring in “A Nice Indian Boy.” Attendees must be 21+.
Fees/Tickets
$85
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The Outlaws
December 7, 2024
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Seminole Casino Hotel | 506 S 1st Street, Immokalee, FL
Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums “The Outlaws,” “Lady In Waiting” and “Hurry Sundown” – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song,” “Green Grass & High Tides,” “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as “The Florida Guitar Army” by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles, and The Rolling Stones. Attendees must be 21+.
Fees/Tickets
Tickets start at $38
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Cliff Eberhardt in Concert! Louise Mosrie Opens
December 7, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian | 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL
“Eberhardt sings with passion and with wit…what makes his brand so rare is the self-assurance and poise he brings to his nearly flawless show.”
— The New York Post
Joining Cliff is the fabulous Louise Mosrie. Louise started writing songs about the South – what she knew and where she grew up. In 2008, she began working on a new album eventually to be called “Home” because she’d come full circle in her “voice” as a writer. The album was a mix of bluegrass, country and folk and as she weaved in lush stories and songs about southern life, she was even introduced once as “…William Faulkner with a guitar”. With those songs, she entered some song contests connected to festivals and ended up winning top awards at Kerrville Folk Festival, Wildflower! Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. “Home” debuted at #1 on the Folk DJ charts in January 2010 and went on to be one of the most played albums that year for that chart.
Fees/Tickets
Members - $12 / General Public - $18
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Songwriters on the Plaza – Mac Martin, Peter Slota, Gene Martin
December 10, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ACMA. at All Faiths Unitarian | 2756 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL
The Lee County Library has partnered with the ACMA (Americana Community Music Association) to offer FREE concerts featuring all original music by local artists. These concerts will be held in the Amphitheater on South Cornog Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket, and in case of bad weather, shows will be moved to the nearby meeting rooms.
The ACMA, a Fort Myers-based nonprofit, promotes local artists who perform original songs. At these events, expect to hear singer-songwriters sharing a lifetime of experiences and the stories behind their songs. Prepare for an evening of professional-quality acoustic Americana music, which blends blues, roots, folk, bluegrass, and country. There’s plenty of space, so bring a friend and enjoy the music!
Fees/Tickets
Free Admission
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Fully Committed
December 10, 2024 - January 12, 2025
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Artstage Studio Theatre | 2267 Bay St, Fort Myers FL
This devastatingly funny one-man tour-de-force follows a day in the life of Sam, an out-of-work actor manning the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan’s #1 restaurant. Coercion, threats, bribes, and histrionics – these desperate callers will stop at nothing to score a table! Amid the barrage of frantic diners, Sam deals with his own career and family drama! One actor plays forty roles in this outrageous & touching comedy!
Fees/Tickets
Tickets start at $47
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Acrylic Painting with Pat Smelkoff: Poinsettia
December 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Join Instructor Pat Smelkoff for this seasonal inspired project- Poinsettia. The perfect addition to your holiday decor! All supplies provided
Fees/Tickets
Members - $45 / Non-Member’s - $55
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Bill Metts and Frank Corso Indoor Bluegrass
December 15, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Join fellow bluegrass lovers in our Foulds Theatre as the Bluegrass series continues with two amazing performers!
Bill Metts is a seasoned musician who started his career playing American Folk and Blues on fingerstyle guitar. After six years in a classic rock band, he spent 15 years performing songs from the 1930s and 1940s in nursing homes, where he witnessed the transformative power of music, especially for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Now focused on writing his own songs, Bill is a strong advocate for the belief that music can make the world a better place. He recently performed at the inaugural Fringe Fort Myers Festival.
Frank Corso is a multi-talented artist who thrives as both a painter and musician. Believing in the synergy between music and painting, he has performed across the U.S. and in Italy, specializing in Country Blues and Ragtime on fingerstyle guitar. Additionally, Frank plays Tin Pan Alley tunes on the ukulele and Southern Clawhammer styles on the banjo.
Fees/Tickets
Members - $18 / Non-Member’s - $20
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2024 City of Palms Classic
December 18, 2024 - December 23, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lee County Sports Development | 13351 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL
One of Southwest Florida’s most exciting events is the Culligan City of Palms Basketball Classic. 2024 will mark the 51st year of the top tournament in the nation featuring the highest-ranked players and teams. The tournament will be held again in the Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Universally Regarded as the #1 High School Holiday Basketball Tournament in the Country.
Fees/Tickets
Tickets start at $30
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December Music Walk
December 20, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Downtown Fort Myers River District, Fort Myers, FL
From jazz and blues to rock & roll, local and regional musicians line the streets of downtown Fort Myers.
Fees/Tickets
Free Admission
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Family ArtLab
December 21, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Make creativity part of your family routine the 3rd Saturday of each month during Family ArtLab! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world.
Fees/Tickets
Free Admission
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Boating Safety Class
December 21, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pine Ridge Community Center | 15660 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers, FL
Being safe on the water begins in the classroom. Gain the essential knowledge under “what-if” conditions.
Understanding the risks while boating is important in keeping boaters out of trouble. This course provides essential safety knowledge, an understanding of legal requirements, and boating skill development. You may even obtain a discount on your insurance. Successful completion of this one-day class will provide you an FWC boater card.
Fees/Tickets
$45
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Admissions
December 31, 2024
7:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Players Circle Theater | 13211 McGregor Blvd 1, Fort Myers, FL
Ripped from the pages of today’s headlines. A dramedy about liberal parents desperate to get their children into an Ivy League school. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power, and the perils of hypocrisy.
Fees/Tickets
Tickets start at $35
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