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Singles Party w/ John Solinski
2021-02-14 16:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | BackStreets Sports Bar, 915 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
No date for Valentine’s Day? BackStreets and Key West’s John Solinski have the answer to that!
Join all your stag-going peeps at BackStreets’ Singles Party. No reservations and no cover charge!
Specials:
$3 Shots of Love all day & night
50¢ wings ’til 10pm w/ purchase of any beverage
Hang after for:
KARAOKE on the patio 9pm-close
RED HANNAH on the inside stage 10pm-1am
2-for-1 SHOTS 10pm-midnight (excludes $3 shot)
BackStreets is a 21+ establishment

Valentine's Day Lunch Cruise
2021-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | J.C. Cruises/ CAPT. J.P., 1300 Hendry St, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Take a 4 hour cruise on the Caloosahatchee River thru the Franklin Locks and see the workings of the locks up close! With live narration, lunch, cash bars, and music for dancing!
$57 PER PERSON + TAXES & GRATUITY
Sails from 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
2021-02-13 19:00 - 23:00 | 909 Se 47th Terrace Cape Coral Florida, 909 Se 47th Terrace Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Downtown Cape!
This year’s event is a walking pub crawl, supporting social distancing. Tickets are only available online via Eventbrite and at South Cape Hub.
Ticket price includes:
– A special themed gift at check-in
– A passport to all sampling locations
– All drink & appetizer samples!
– Access to win prizes via the official photo booth and for hitting all locations!
– Get your passport stamped at all locations (no purchase necessary) to win a Mardi Gras themed gift basket!
Participating locations & samples:
– BackStreets Sports Bar: Wicked Dolphin Rum Punch & Beans and rice w/ andouille sausage
– Dixie Live: Voodoo Juice & TBA
– Dixie Roadhouse: Masquerade Punch & TBA
– Good Intentions Uncorked: Mardi Gras Sangria & Small shrimp w/ cocktail sauce
– Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood: Hand Grenade & Andouille sausage
– Rack’em Spirits & Times: The “NP” & Mom’s molasses cookies
– Ralph’s Place: Carnival Queen & Cajun meatballs
– Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill: Passion Fruit Hurricane & Banana foster poundcake
– Sidecar Treats: Wine Slushee & Rainbow cookies
– Tiki Hut: Mardi Gras Punch & Coconut Shrimp
– The Dive: Blue Bayou & Crawfish
Dressing up? Be sure to take your picture at the Mardi Gras photo booth, located at South Cape Hub. Post publicly on Facebook with #southcapemardigras and you could win 4 free tickets to the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl on March 17th
Way early check-in for this event is from 10am to 5pm at South Cape Hub.
Regular check-in is open 6pm-10pm.
This is a 21+ event. ID will be required at check-in.

Solo Cup Singles Night - Valentine’s Day Edition
2021-02-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Join us for another Solo Cup Singles Night!
Choose your cup color and mix and mingle with singles in the area!
Blue Cup: Single AF
Green Cup: Down to Party
Yellow Cup: It’s Complicated
Red Cup: I’m Taken
Live Music with DJ

Sunset Celebration
2021-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Visitors are invited to stroll the botanical gardens after regular hours for a special evening of music, refreshments and a sunset view over the Caloosahatchee River. Teddy Richards, who formerly played guitar for Aretha Franklin will perform an eclectic mix of crowd favorites. Guests many also walk onto the porches of Thomas Edison’s and Henry Ford’s winter homes, while strolling the grounds at their own pace. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen and Millennial Brewing Company will have refreshments available for purchase. Guests may bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax and watch the sunset. Masks are required.
Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $20. Purchase tickets online at edisonford.org or at the ticket office.

Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival 2021
2021-02-11 04:00 - 12:00 | Collier Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples, Naples, Florida
The Collier Fair is the premier family event in Naples. Our 11 day fair provides families the chance to enjoy the fair rides, games, shows and food!

Space Science Sunday Sessions
2021-01-31 15:30 - 16:15 | Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Each week learn something new about what lays beyond our atmosphere!
$5.00 per person!
Great for all ages!

National Touring artist "ROCKIN' JAKE BLUES BAND" & "THE MARTY STOKES BAND"
2021-01-31 14:00 - 18:00 | Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd S.E., Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
National Touring artist “ROCKIN’ JAKE BLUES BAND” & “THE MARTY STOKES BAND” APPEARING SUNDAY JAN. 31 (2pm to 6pm)
“ROCKIN’ JAKE” has conjured up a formula that is blowing crowds away from coast to coast. JAKE has been hailed as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters, WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He appears in over 200 performances per year include clubs, concert venues, and festivals.
Based out of New Orleans relocated (post Katrina) to St. Louis and now lives in Southern Florida. He immersed himself in the thriving regional blues scene, which boasted such talents as Roomful of Blues, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard and Sugar Ray. Primarily self-taught, Jake studied with Jerry Portnoy, harmonica player for Muddy Waters. He has worked with such notable New Orleans mainstays as: Marva Wright, Mem Shannon, Coco Robicheaux, Little Freddie King, Tommy Ridgley and Eddie Bo. He toured nationally with other local legends like: G. Love & Special Sauce, Maria Muldaur, T.J, Wheeler, Pinetop Perkins and Hubert Sumlin at the Howlin’ Wolf.
In 1995 JAKE formed the Rockin’ Jake Band as an outlet for his original music and his unique swampy sounds. In 1996 he recorded his first album, “Let’s Go Get ‘Em” which earned him national recognition. In 1999 Jake produced “Badmouth” and “Full-Time Work” in 2002. It included an all-star cast of musicians such as John Gros (Papa Grows Funk), Ron Johnson (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe), Bryan Stoltz (the funky Meters), Ben Ellman and Theryl “Houseman” de Clouet (Galactic). In 2004 he recorded his band’s first live cd in Key West at the Green Parrot. He also recorded “5 p.m. Breakfast” and has been heard on the soundtrack of “The Big Easy” television series, the theme for the “Mike Ditka Show”, a Miller Beer commercial and is a FIVE-TIME WINNER of “BEST OF THE BEAT” the coveted OFF BEAT MAGAZINE award.
Sunday, January 31 (2pm to 6pm)
The ROCKIN’ JAKE BAND
and Guest appearance by “MARTY STOKES BAND”
Tickets: $10 adv / $12 at door
Full Bar and Food available
$10 Min. purchase per person
WE SANITIZE & SOCIAL DISTANCE
OUR STAFF WEAR MASKS / OUR TABLES ARE 6 FEET APART / 50% OCCUPANCY / HAND SANITIZERS
CALL for best tables 239-549-3000 or
ON-LINE capecabaret.com/reservations
WALK-INS welcome
Get your friends and have a party at…
CAPE CABARET
4725 Vincennes Blvd. S.E. Cape Coral, FL 33904
Corner of 47th Terrace & Vincennes Blvd.
239-549-3000 / capecabaret.com

19th Annual Gumbo Fest
2021-01-31 11:00 - 18:00 | Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Florida
Free Admission, Authentic Cajun Food Vendors, Drinks, Live Entertainment (headliner) Dwayne Doopsie & The Hellraisers! $5000 Reverse Raffle plus more! A Full Day of Entertainment! All proceeds to benefit The Nature Park Environmental Educational Foundation 501(c)3 For more info call Mary mat 239-995-2141 x 110 or visit our website www.shellfactory.com SPONSORED BY SAM GALLOWAY FORD

Sunday Farmers Markets
2021-01-31 10:00 - 2021-02-01 10:00 | 501 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL, 501 W Dearborn St, Englewood, Englewood, Florida
We have an awesome local farmers market for all the residents of Englewood and surrounding communities

6th Annual Line Dance Workshop
2021-01-31 09:00 - 16:00 | The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
6th Annual Line Dance Workshop
Sunday, January 31st, 2021
9:00 AM – Registration w/ coffee and danish
9:30AM-12:00PM – Lessons begin
12:00PM-1:00PM – Hot buffet lunch
1:00PM-4:00PM – Lessons continue
All Ages are Welcome to attend!
Tickets $20.00 in Advance – $30.00 at the Door
Hosted by Carol Jensen & Mike Kruger
DJ: Ivy Lagdameo Gonzalez
Instructors: Pam Wingo – Ed Evangelista – Rob Holley

Pine Island's Farm to Art Market
2021-01-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Island Conclave Gallery & Event Center, 5101 Pine Island Rd NW, Pine Island Center, Cape Coral, Florida
Sample an array of the foods and products we grow and make on Pine Island at Pine Island’s Farm to Art Market. Local Farmers, Artisans, crafters, bakers, shrimpers and more all get together at this monthly event so you can shop in one stop and support small business! Free parking, admission and we’re pet friendly.

Sanibel Island Farmers Market
2021-01-31 08:00 - 13:00 | The City of Sanibel, Florida, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Sanibel, Florida
The Sanibel Island Farmers Market located at City Hall is open every Sunday, starting October 4th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through May 30th. This will be the 13th season for the market on Sanibel. This outdoor marketplace has something for everyone: Fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, honey, meats, cut flowers, prepared meals, mini-donuts, cupcakes, bagels, guacamole, pickles, cheeses, baked goods, native plants, artisan foods, local crafts, organics and much more. We invite all residents and visitors to enjoy Sunday mornings with us. We are OPEN on Easter Sunday. We encourage shoppers to bring any dry and canned foods to the market booth or give a monetary amount on Sundays that will be donated each week to F.I.S.H., our Islands’ food pantry. We are a plastic straw free zone, we also ask shoppers to refrain from smoking and only service dogs are allowed in the vendor area. No single use plastic bags will be used. Reasonably price reusable bags will be for sale at the market booth or bring your own.
IMPORTANT: Certain precautions will be in place to keep our community safe and prevent the spread of COVID. Please follow these guidelines:
1. EVERYONE MUST wear a mask upon entering the Farmers Market.
2. Do not come if sick.
3. Practice social distancing
4. This is not a social gathering. “Grab and Go”.
5. Only touch if you are buying.
6. Wash/Clean hands frequently.
7. If possible, order from vendors ahead of time.
8. Make a list before coming.
Please follow signs for parking, all handicap parking will be located at City Hall. For more information on this and other SWFL Farmers Markets, go to BuyLocalLee.com3

T.C and the Troublemakers
2021-01-30 20:00 - 2021-01-31 00:00 | Shucker’s At The Gulfshore And The Cottage Bar, 1250 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Florida
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BAND
CLASSIC ROCK, MODERN ROCK, COUNTRY, 80’s, DANCE

Vegan Chefs' Tasting Dinner, Saturday January 30th 2021
2021-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Cafe YOU, 1423 SE 10th St, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
At our Tasting Dinners, our three chefs, Ed Rocchio, Sam Wood and Ana Lewis, team up to take YOU on a fine dining culinary extravaganza.
These highly trained chefs go all out to showcase the best of their best creations giving YOU the opportunity to have a small taste of six different high culinary art dishes, each paired with a different premium wine. Portion sizes are small and are carefully measured out to ensure you are fully satisfied at the end of the meal without having to let your belt out a notch. These dinners are a prix fixe celebration of food, which can be enjoyed with or without the wine pairing. Dishes are individually plated and beautifully presented.
Dinner begins at 7:00pm, and you can make your reservations by calling 239-600-0966. Please advise us at the time of your booking if you have any dietary requirements.
All menu items are Vegan & GF.
$55pp + $25pp additional for wine pairings
MENU
≠1 Spiced Coconut Carrot Soup
w/ scallion & chili
≠2 Root Vegetable Spring Rolls
w/ Swiss chard & pomegranate glaze
≠3 Trumpet Mushroom “Scallops”
w/ truffle pea puree & gremolata
≠4 Sweet Potato Canapé
w/ blackened mushroom & poblano relish
≠5 Beetroot Gnocchi
w/ dill cashew crème & fennel apple slaw
≠6 Lemon Chamomile Tart
w/ mixed berries

All menu items are Vegan & GF.
$55pp + $25pp additional for wine pairings

New Year Parent's Night Out
2021-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Grounds MMA Academy, 20451 S Tamiami Trl, Unit 8, Estero, Estero, Florida
It’s a new year and time to let the kids have some fun and parents get a night out!
We are going to have Pizza, dodgeball and laser tag to start this year off right! $35 at the front desk! limited space available, reserve your spot at the front desk today!

Bike Night!!
2021-01-30 17:00 - 23:00 | The Sandbar and Grille – Fort Myers, 4606 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Come on out and enjoy us for another exciting night of fellowship music food vendors and a lot of beautiful motorcycle! come on out and see the SWFL SIRENS! THEY ARE THE HOTTEST GIRLS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THEM THEY’LL BE THERE FOR PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AND MUCH MUCH MORE! we’ve got lots of vendors lined up Biker Bay Ammo Commander the guys with the FU hats and t-shirts and lots lots more you don’t want to miss it! also come and see what we have planned for 2021 lots of great things coming up.we have a lot of giveaways and a lot of Raffles lots of stuff to win and lots of stuff to take home. there’s no better place to enjoy your bike night than with independent motorcyclists Association or DJ R we qip Raven will be rocking it all night long. come join the food at the incredible Sandbar and grill. we’re looking forward to seeing you all and making new friends! Come join the party they won’t be one bigger!

Drag Queen BINGO
2021-01-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Cruisers Cape Coral, 1517 SE 47th Terr, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Drag queen BINGO every Saturday 3 PM until 6 PM. 8 games FREE to play with prizes and free drinks every game.

Lawful Self Defense - Fort Myers, FL
2021-01-30 14:00 - 17:00 | 4455 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL, 4455 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lawful Self-Defense
https://www.focusedfire-training.com/…/lawful-self…/
This 3-hour training seminar is being presented by Focused Fire Training. The program is taught by highly qualified current and former law enforcement officers. The training teaches you when you could legally use force. The course is great for concealed weapon carriers, as well as for those who want to learn when they would be justified in protecting themselves and their family.
Cost of the course is $19.99
The student will learn:
-Legal use of force
-Justified homicide
-Self-defense and defense of others
-What to expect if you have to use force
-The legal system and case laws
-Protection of property
-Castle doctrine
-Stand your ground
-Scenarios
A presentation by U.S. Law Shield will be included. They will provide each student with valuable resources.
Seating is limited. Sign up here:
Sign up here:
https://www.focusedfire-training.com/…/lawful-self…/

Cosplay Day
2021-01-30 12:00 - 22:00 | Retro Zone Arcade, 3577 Fowler St., Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
The Retro Zone Arcade is having a cosplay day! Come in anytime between noon and ten in costume and receive a discount on your admission0

Brews with the Birds
2021-01-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
BREWS WITH THE BIRDS is fun for all ages! Nickel City Red Hots, Beer Truck,
FREE AXE THROWING with Chuck It Axe Throwing, Special Aviary Presentations and Talks, Planetarium Presentations for All Ages, Interactive Science Presentations, Guided Hikes, Environmental Education Crafts, and Make Your Own Eagle Stuffed Animal! We will be revealing our new male Bald Eagle’s name! Don’t miss out!
There is something for everyone and this fundraiser is to help support the community’s 50 year old nature center and planetarium!
Tickets are available on the website starting 1/14/2021!
www.calusanature.org

LIVE MUSIC @ FLEAMASTERS
2021-01-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Fleamasters Flea Market, 4135 Dr Martin Luther KIng Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Join us Saturday, January 30th from 12pm-3pm for LIVE MUSIC @ FLEAMASTERS featuring JUST COUNTRY!

Drag Queen Karaoke Brunch
2021-01-30 12:00 - 15:00 | The Standard, 1520 Broadway Ste 101, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Karaoke with the famous Alyssa Lemay.
Bottomless mimosas and bloodies, bring your singing voices…
It’s gonna be a blast!!!
#fundaybrunch

Kimberbell Kitchent Event 2nd Session
2021-01-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Sewing Boutique, 9331 Ben C Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Be creative for 2 days learning new embroidery techniques and completing 6 projects. $199 includes all kits , designs and lunch. We provide the machines

RIDES & COFFEE!!
2021-01-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Detail Garage, 17051 Jean St, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida, 33967
Rides & Coffee is back!

Join us January 30th 2021 for our first event of the new year! 10am-1pm! Cars, Bikes, and trucks! Family friendly event! Coffee & Donuts provided! Special discounts! Don’t miss out, we can’t wait to see you all!

Valentine's Day Shopping Event
2021-01-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Fleamasters Flea Market, 4135 Dr Martin Luther KIng Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Come find the best and most unique Valentine’s Day gifts right here at Fleamasters Flea Market! Do you have a unique and special Valentine’s Day gift to sell – Book a space now by calling us at 239-334-7001
We are also open on Valentine’s Day (Sunday, February 14th) so you can bring your Valentine out for some flea market fun!

Pine Island Arts & Crafts Fair
2021-01-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Island Conclave Gallery & Event Center, 5101 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia, Bokeelia, Florida
Bringing together artists, crafters, music and food all in one event on beautiful Pine Island, Florida. Stroll vendors outdoors and indoors at one of Southwest Florida’s most quaint Olde Florida events. Free Parking, Free Admission & Pet Friendly.

Farmers Market at University Village Shops every Saturday
2021-01-30 09:00 - 13:00 | University Village Shops, 19800 Village Center Drive, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Starting Oct 3rd. Every Saturday from 9am-1pm the Farmers Market at University Village Shops in Fort Myers will offer fresh fruit & veggies, fresh guacamole & much more! Interested vendors please email LLSN@comcast.net

GRRSWF at the Shell Factory Flea Market
2021-01-30 07:00 - 13:00 | Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Florida
Join GRRSWF at the Shell Factory, the last Saturday of each month from 7AM – 1:00PM. The address is 16554 North Cleveland Ave. (U.S. 41), North Fort Myers.
This not GoldenFest. This is a monthly event where we will be setting up our GRRSWF tent at the Shell Factory’s Flea Market on the same site as GoldenFest and having a Mini-Golden Gathering as we try to raise funds.
We will be selling gently used pet-related garage sale items that we would normally sell at GoldenFest. Additionally, we will be selling a large variety of Golden Retriever-themed T-shirts made by our very own Jeanine Thomson. She has created a wonderful collection of T-shirts that we think will appeal to many of our Golden-loving friends.
Come out and see what we have available and support the rescue as we try to raise needed funds. In addition, you might want to enjoy some playtime at the nearby Shell Factory Doggy Heaven dog park. You may also want to savor lunch at the Shell Factory’s dog-friendly Fish Bones restaurant.
We will have a number of our volunteers manning the tent, along with our own Goldens. It won’t be GoldenFest, but it will be fun. So bring your pup(s) out, say hello and take home something special for you and your fur baby. We would love to reconnect with many of our friends and supporters. We have been too long apart!

Virgil Cain @ Big Storm Brewing
2021-01-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Big Storm Brewing Co. – Cape Coral, 4721 SE 10th Place, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
First Time Performance in Cape Coral, FL @ Big Storm Brewing Co.
Virgil Cain is a solo performing musician from NY that plays 6 instruments live (Acoustic and Electric guitars/ Electric Violin/ Keyboards) with looping and sequencing for a full band sound. He has performed full time for 18 years in the NY/PA/MD/VA/OH area and is currently touring in FL this winter 2021 season.
Most shows are cover versions of rock,pop and acoustic songs from the 70’s to today. You can visit the website to see a sample list of cover songs and artists. Sets are never planned and always in tune with the rhythm of the crowd…
Good Times!
See videos and additional info @
www.virgilcainmusic.com
All social media links are also available from the home page.
Big Storm Brewing
Friday January 29
8:00-11:00pm
No Cover
