Country stars Vince Gill and Billy Currington. A Pokémon festival. Juneteenth events. A tattoo expo. The musical “The Wizard of Oz.” And so much more.
There’s a lot happening this June in Lee County. But don’t worry: We have you covered.
Here are our picks for the 10 best things to do over the next month in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and elsewhere. Plus even more events happening throughout June.
Do you have a great event that’s not featured? Email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@usatodayco.com.
We’ll update this list as more cool events are announced.
1. 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. June 26-Aug. 8. $33-$88. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com
2. Billy Currington at Hertz Arena
The Georgia-born country singer is known for his laid-back vibes and big country hits, including “Good Directions,” “People Are Crazy,” “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer” and “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” The concert features opening acts Kelsey Hart and Kenny Whitmore. 8 p.m. Friday, June 19. $44-$206. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. Parking on site is $30, or free next door at Miromar Outlets. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
3. Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo in downtown Fort Myers
The annual event returns with more than 200 tattoo artists tattooing on site, plus vendors, tattoo contests, live music and entertainment, food and more. Friday through Sunday, June 26-28. $25-$30 (or $50 for a weekend pass). Caloosa Sound Convention Center at Luminary Hotel & Co., 1375 Monroe St., downtown Fort Myers. floridagctattooexpo.com
4. Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, games, carnival rides and a deejay. 4-9 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Free. Presented by the Lee County Black History Society. The STARS Complex, 2980 Edison Ave., Fort Myers. 332-8778 or leecountyblackhistorysociety.org
5. PokeKon Fest
Celebrate all things Pokémon with vendors, artists, trivia, a cosplay contest, anime voice actor Lindsay Sheppard (S-Snake in “One Piece,” Claire François in “I’m in Love with the Villainess”) and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. $20 admission (free for ages 10 and younger). DoubleTree by Hilton in Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, south Fort Myers. pokekon.com/FortMyers
6. HobbyxChange sports cards, Pokémon and pop-culture collectibles show
This new, community-focused event lets you buy, sell and trade new and rare sports cards, trading cards, anime, Pokémon, pop-culture and sports collectibles and more. Plus there will be giveaways, vendors, a deejay, live music, family-friendly activities and appearances by actors Hector David Jr. and Najee De-Tiege (who played the Green Samurai Ranger and Blue Samurai Ranger, respectively, on the TV series “Power Rangers Samurai”). 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Admission is $5-$10 ($15-$20 for “earlybird” VIP admission at 9 a.m. with first access to vendors and deals). Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers. TheHobbyXChange.com
7. Theatre Conspiracy’s ‘Almost, Maine’
Theatre Conspiracy had planned to pack up and move to North Carolina this year. Instead, the long-running theater company decided to stay longer with shows planned over the summer and beyond. First up: “Almost, Maine.” In John Cariani’s romantic comedy, the residents of a tiny fictional town are falling in and out of love in charming, unexpected and hilarious ways. June 12-28. $36 (or buy one, get one free for $18 each). Discount preview on June 11 is $15. Off Broadway Palm at the Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. theatreconspiracyfl.com
8. Josh Rouse at Arts Bonita
The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter is known for his melodic, introspective soft rock and folk-pop songs. Fan favorites include “Come Back,” “Love Vibration,” “1972” and “Winter in the Hamptons.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5. $38-$48. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
9. Florida Rep’s ‘The Queen of Bingo’
This zany, interactive comedy takes on bingo, family, widowhood, hot flashes and more. Two sisters “on the other side of 50” want to add some excitement in their lives, so they turn to bingo. During intermission, audiences can stay in their seats for a round of bingo that may include a different notable Southwest Florida bingo callers each night. Now through June 14. Tickets start at $67. ArtStage Studio Theatre at Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers. 332-4488 or floridarep.org
10. Australian blues-rocker Taj Farrant at Arts Bonita
The young blues-rock guitarist debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Blues Chart with his acclaimed 2024 album “Chapter One.” His musical influences range from AC/DC to Gary Moore. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12. $40-$50. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
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Not enough? There are many more things happening in June, including these concerts and shows:
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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