Looking for something fun to do for date night this weekend? We have some great ideas.
Here are our picks for the best concerts, shows and other events happening in the Fort Myers area:
SWFL Burger & Dog Battle
Food trucks compete for the title of Southwest Florida’s best burger and hot dog at this second-annual food festival. Plus there are lawn games, live entertainment and more. Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. Free admission, $5 to sample every competition burger and hot dog. Pet- and family-friendly. 271-2255 or facebook.com/MillennialBrewing
Benny Benack III Quartet plays Sanibel Summer Jazz Series
New York City jazz singer/trumpeter Benny Benack III and his quartet play the new Sanibel Summer Jazz Series. The concert series was started by popular Southwest Florida jazz singer/pianist Danny Sinoff. It features renowned jazz acts performing every Friday in July. 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 17. $45. Spatini Teabar, 1504 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island. 941-249-3040 or spatiniteabar.com
‘South Pacific’ concert at Players Circle
Several singers and a pianist perform a concert version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s enduring musical about romance, courage and racism set on a South Pacific Island during World War II. The show is packed with beloved songs, including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Younger Than Springtime” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.” Thursday through Sunday, July 16-19. $35-$50. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com
Broadway Palm’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Follow the Yellow Brick Road as America’s most beloved movie comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto and more. Now through Aug. 8. $33-$88. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com
Summer Sideshow at Davis Art Center
The “neon-fueled” circus-style show combines live EDM acts and deejays, immersive art, vendors, food and circus performers. This year’s musical lineup includes AntoneNow, KRiMSUN, Omnichroma, Psilopsyche, Izzy Aye Eye, Menace Bros., Sonido and more. 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 17 (6-9 p.m. for ages 17 and younger). $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. 333-1933 or sbdac.com
Theatre Conspiracy’s ‘Dancing Lessons’
This heartfelt comedy-drama follows a Broadway dancer recovering from an injury and the socially awkward professor she’s teaching to dance. Together, they learn how two very different people can learn to meet in the middle. July 17-Aug. 2 at Off Broadway Palm at the Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $36 for one ticket, or two for $36 with BOGO deal. theatreconspiracyfl.com
Jacob Forever
The reggaeton star’s hits include “Quiéreme,” “Hasta Que Se Seque el Malecón” and “Que Viva el Amore.” 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $45-$135. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
Charles Runnells covers arts and entertainment for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 or email crunnells@usatodayco.com. Follow or message him on Facebook (@charles.runnells.7), Instagram (@crunnells1) and X (@CharlesRunnells).
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