JUNE – WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Make the most of June with this list of What’s Happening in Southwest Florida.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater presents (Buy your ticket here):
- Rock of Ages | The Broadway Musical | Now thru June 25th | When the ultimate rock bar is set to be demolished, three wannabe rockers try to save the day.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center:
New art exhibit every month from local to world-renowned artists. Exhibits are open from June 3rd – 24th. Call ahead for gallery hours for other times, 239.333.1933. $1 Donation Entry Fee. This month’s exhibits feature:
- Elementary | This exhibition showcases artwork from young artists, reminding the rest of us how we created art without thinking it was in art. The artwork will remind its viewers to never grow up.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall | Click here for more information & shows
- Kurtis Conner | June 10 | 7:00 PM | After studying comedy writing and performance, Kurtis Conner found an audience on Vine, later migrating to YouTube. Conner’s YouTube channel grew to over 3.7 million subscribers.
- Theo Von | June 24 | 8:00 PM | Theo can be seen and heard weekly on his popular podcasts that garner thousands of views.
Events
Captiva Pride Weekend | June 4 | 12 PM
Captiva’s first celebration of pride will take place at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa. Enjoy pride cocktails, a pool party, bottomless drag brunch with bottomless mimosas, a beach party with floating DJ, and exclusive pride merch. Click here for more information.
Mac and Cheese Street Festival | June 4 | 10 AM – 8 PM
Enjoy fun & creative mac & cheese that tastes both homemade and exotic! Location: Millennial Brewing Company in Fort Myers.
Yappy Hour at Bell Tower Shops | June 10 | 6 PM – 8 PM
The area’s largest pet-friendly social hour, providing an evening of fun for pet lovers and their four-legged friends. Yappy Hour runs from 6 – 8 PM the second Friday of every month (weather permitting) in center court of Bell Tower Shops.
Downtown Music Walk | June 17
The River District comes alive on the third Friday of every month as local musicians line the streets! Enjoy jazz to rock & roll, many genres can be heard each month. Free to the public!
Farmers’ Markets
Cape Coral Downtown Farmers’ Market – Open Saturdays from 8 AM – 1 PM in Club Square. One of the largest markets in Southwest Florida!
Mid – Cape Farmers’ Market – Open Sundays from 10 AM – 2 PM at Mercola Market & Café.
Surfside Sunshine Farmers’ Market – Open Tuesdays from 1 PM – 6 PM. Located in the Shops at Surfside, NW corner of Veterans Parkway & Surfside Boulevard.
Amusements, Museums & Zoos ~ Oh My!
Calusa Nature Center is full of events as well. Be sure to check their calendar for their next Nature Hike or Alligator Talk!
FastTrax Entertainment, previously known as Zoomers, is NOW OPEN! Enjoy the all new game zone, duckpin bowling, and go karting! Click here before you go.
Shell Factory Nature Park – Purchase special fun park packages online. There is so much to do at the Shell Factory – check out their calendar. A month full of live performances and flea markets!
Naples Zoo- On the first Saturday of every month, Collier County residents receive free zoo admission all day long. Plan your visit, click here for more information.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park – The originators of wall-to-wall aerial action! Always working to invent epic new ways to play, gather and compete. Sky Zone is a space to move, create and be yourself. And there’s enough room for everyone, so all kids ~ and kids at heart ~ can play together. Come bounce the day away or schedule that special birthday celebration! Learn more HERE.
Tour Sanibel Island with Tarpon Bay Explorers- Kayak & Standup Paddleboard tours along with Nature & Sealife Cruises have resumed at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Rentals such as kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and bikes are on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are recommended for guided kayak, paddleboard and boat tours. Call 239.472.8900 and visit them online.