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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

• Interactive "Friday the 13th":THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Lookout man Jason split a bunch of campers in the 2009 reboot of the classic slasher motion-picture show — and besides beware of costumed actors who will be scaring the audition during the whole thing. viii-11 p.1000. Fri and Saturday (the Fri dark evidence is sold out). Gratis admission. Calusa Nature Middle & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 275-3435 or facebook.com/CalusaNature
• Fort Myers Oktoberfest: The four-day fest continues, bringing the spirit of Oktoberfest to Fort Myers early. Wait special beer from the brewery, a beer pavilion tent, food (including food trucks and German brats, schnitzel and pretzels), live music, stein-hoisting competitions, a kids funfair expanse and more than. Sept. 12-fifteen. Free access. Millennial Brewing Visitor, 1811 Regal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 271-2255 or millennialbrewing.com
• Eric Bellinger: The vocalist, songwriter and Grammy Award-winning producer co-wrote hits such as Conductor'south "Lemme See" and Justin Bieber'south "Correct Here." He'll perform from 7-ix p.m. in The Treehouse and so host an after-performance party downstairs with DJ MDOT. 7 p.m. to two a.one thousand. Gratuitous. Society at Bell Belfry Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Drive, Suite E-518, south Fort Myers. 334-0900 or societyfortmyers.com
• Disney's The Little Mermaid":The Broadway-musical version of Disney's classic cartoon romance between a mermaid and the man Prince Eric. Sept. 13-22. $22. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 772-5862 or culturalparktheater.com
• Vintage Market Days: Three-day marketplace featuring vendors specializing in vintage, antique, re-purposed and handmade items. x a.m. to five p.m. Friday and Sat, x a.one thousand. to iv p.m. Sunday. $5-$ten. Gratuitous parking. Lee Borough Middle, 11831 Bayshore Route, North Fort Myers. vintagemarketdays.com
• Gulfshore Playhouse's New Works Festival: The seventh-annual play festival brings together playwrights, actors and directors from across the country for a weeklong workshop that culminates in a series of public staged readings of new plays and post-show Q&A sessions with the playwrights. The finalists were selected from a puddle of 150 bullheaded submissions. Tickets are $fifteen for each reading (two for $25, or three for $35). Sept. 12-15. The Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., downtown Naples. 261-7529 or gulfshoreplayhouse.org
•  Johnny & Patti Revue: Singing couple Johnny and Patti Russo perform pop, rock, country and dance hits from the 50s to today at this dinner show celebrating Johnny's birthday and one year of performing at Cape Cabaret. half-dozen-9 p.m. Complimentary admission with $ten minimum food or drinkable purchase. Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 549-3000 or capecabaret.com

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Sat, SEPTEMBER 14

• Ari & The Alibis: Grammy Award-nominated Sarasota jazz/funk/soul fusion five-piece led by vocalist Ari McManus. They close out the 34th annual SummerJazz on the Gulf outdoor concert serial overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. 6:30-9:xxx p.m. Gratis. Parking is bachelor just n of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park with free trolley service to the resort and back. Blankets and backyard chairs are OK, but no exterior nutrient or drinks. The Watkins Backyard at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf game Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North., Naples. 261-2222 or NaplesBeachHotel.com
• Amy Grant: The beloved Christian singer-songwriter'due south many hits include "Baby Baby," "The Next Fourth dimension I Fall," "That's What Dearest Is For," "Every Heartbeat" and "El Shaddai." Plus opening deed Ali Morgan. 7 p.m. $67-$115. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road S.Eastward., Bonita Springs. 245-9910 or swfleventcenter.com
• SWFL SteamCon:This minor-calibration convention features local steampunk- and fantasy-themed authors, craftmakers, activities, cosplayers, musicians, storytelling, talks and more. Attendees are encouraged to come up in costume. x a.m. to vii:30 p.thou. $x ($5 for ages 4-12, free for younger). Crowne Plaza Hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Bulldoze, Fort Myers. swflsteamcon.com or facebook.com/swflsteamcon
• South Cape BBQ Pub Crawl: Ride trolleys throughout downtown Cape Coral and stop at more than a dozen different places for custom drink samples and barbecue-themed titbit samples. 7-eleven p.g. $25-$30. Check-in happens at Big John Plaza and in front of Dixie Roadhouse, downtown Greatcoat Coral. facebook.com/SouthCapeHospitalityAndEntertainmentAssociations
• Gardner's Park Store Hop: Visit 12 different shops, restaurants and other businesses in the Gardner's Park District, including Wisteria Tea Room, DAAS Co-op, Millennial Brewing and headlining venue Remedies Parlor. The second-annual event includes giveaways, discounts and surprises. Get your passport stamped at each place and turn in your completed passport for the hazard to win prizes. 10 a.1000. to four p.chiliad. Gratis admission. The Gardner'southward Park District is bordered by the Caloosahatchee River to the north, Fowler Street to the due west, Park and Evans avenues to the eastward and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the south. gardnerspark.com
• Battle of the Bands #v: Local bands fight it out onstage for the big prize: a feature performance at HOWL, a tattoo gift carte and the recording of a single at House Immortal Recording Studio. Only bands that play original music can compete. 6-11 p.k. Free. HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 332-0161 or facebook.com/HOWLFTMYERS

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

• J Balvin: The Colombian singer'south hits include the No. one single "I Like It" (with Cardi B and Bad Bunny) and the No. 3 unmarried "Mi Gente." Other hits include "Ten," "Baila Baila Baila," "You Stay" and "I Tin't Get Enough." Plus opening acts Lyanno and Eladio Carrión. 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $39.95 to $350 for front-row seats. Hertz Loonshit, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
• Antar Yatra: Eleven professional dancers perform to four styles of music from India while telling a story called "The Journey Within: The journey of an Apsara (A Angelic Dancer)." The show benefits All Bharat Motility for Seva. five:30 p.m. Free with general-admission tickets only available at the door. Donations are welcomed. Barbara B. Isle of man Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

LOOKING Alee:

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 19

• "Dames at Sea": A parody of those sprawling, flashy Busby Berkeley-fashion movie musicals from the 1930s. With lots and lots of tap dancing. Sept. nine-Nov. 2. $42-$62. Off Broadway Palm at the Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com
• "The Crucible": Arthur Miller's Tony Accolade-winning 1953 drama uses the Salem Witch Trials every bit an allegory for the Carmine Scare and McCarthyism. The prove also marks the 100th production at Lab Theater.  Sept. 19-Oct. vi. $28. The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com
• Tiffany: Quondam teen pop star whose 80s hits include "I Retrieve We're Alone Now" and "I Saw Him Standing There." Plus opening act Ali Morgan. 7 p.m. $28-$52. Another $50 gets you a mail-evidence meet-and-greet. Southwest Florida Issue Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Route Due south.Eastward., Bonita Springs. 245-9910 or swfleventcenter.com
• Disturbed: The difficult rockers' many hits include Superlative 10 singles "Down with the Sickness," "The Sound of Silence," "Stricken," "Are You Set" and "The Vengeful One." vii:xxx p.chiliad. $69.50-$89.50. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

• Music Walk: Downtown Fort Myers comes alive with music at this monthly celebration with bands in the streets and inside the confined and venues. 6-ten p.thousand. Music Walk takes place on the third Friday of every month. Complimentary.  Downtown Fort Myers. fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
• "Engagement Rules": Theatre Conspiracy performs this biting comedy that follows two couples — one in their 30s, the other in their 70s — who advise and back up each other equally they deal with dear, sex and spiritual differences. Sept. twenty-Oct. half-dozen. $26. Foulds Theatre at the Brotherhood for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or ArtInLee.org/Theatre
• Preacher Lawson: The Orlando comedian and "America'south Got Talent" finalist returns for another Southwest Florida show. seven p.grand. Friday and Saturday. $22-$38. Southwest Florida Outcome Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road South.E., Bonita Springs. 245-9910 or swfleventcenter.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• Infinity Chase: This Avengers-themed scavenger hunt has players searching for "Infinity Stones" at v different Greatcoat Coral bars. Get a riddle/answer sheet, and the beginning riddle will lead you lot to the location of 1 stone (at that place aren't any actual stones, though). Answer that riddle, then go to the next location to find the side by side stone. Winners become prizes and the satisfaction of stopping the mighty Thanos. i-ix p.g. Free. Start at whatever of the participating bars: Large Bluish Brewing, No.iii Craft Brews & Beer Bar, Big Storm Brewing Co., Viii-Human foot Brewing and Scotty's Bierwerks. facebook.com/events/1654273841374505/?ti=icl
• Viva Fort Myers: Family-friendly Latin festival presented by radio station La Nueva Playa (98.1 FM). Includes salsa singer Jose "El Canario" Alberto, Latin nutrient, and an extensive kids area with inflatables, a rock wall, and arts and crafts. 2-10 p.m. $ten. Centennial Park, 2000 W First St., downtown Fort Myers. facebook.com/SouthwestFloridaHispanicChamber
• Terry Sylvester of The Hollies: Guitarist/singer best known for his work with 60s British rock grouping The Hollies, whose Top ten hits included "Double-decker Cease," "Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)" and "The Air That I Breathe." 8 p.m. $35-$35. Centre for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org
• Silent Disco:Grab a pair of headphones and dance to music being spun by 3 dissimilar deejays at this Big Storm issue. Click a button to switch betwixt deejays. Genres include hip-hop, dance, reggaeton, 80s, 90s and more. 7-11 p.m. $10 admission includes your own fix of headphones. Big Storm Brewing Co., 839 Miramar St., Cape Coral. 257-1401or bigstormbrewery.com
• Lee Brice: Land vocaliser known for "Love Like Crazy," "Rumor," "Difficult to Love," "I Don't Dance" and other hits. ix p.m. $56-$89. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
• Brand of Julez: Headbanging New York Metropolis rock act with heavy guitars, ambitious vocals and melodic rock anthems. COBRESS opens. 7 p.k. Costless.  South Street City Oven and Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 435-9333 or southstreetnaples.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• Kristian Bush with Gulf Coast Symphony: The Sugarland superstar performs a testify backed by the Fort Myers community orchestra. The concert is part of the two-week Island Hopper Songwriter Fest from Sept. 20-29 in Lee County. 7 p.m. $xxx. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers. isle-hopper.fortmyers-sanibel.com
• SWFL Peace Day: The twelfth annual festival promotes the ideas of peace, dear and unity in Southwest Florida. This year's Peace 24-hour interval offers yoga, meditation, alive music, food trucks, a food drive for local food banks, a claret drive and more than.x a.m. to 6 p.thou. Free. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org

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Source: https://www.news-press.com/story/entertainment/2019/09/12/things-do-weekend-fort-myers-naples-j-balvin-swfl-steamcon-amy-grant-friday-the-13-eric-bellinger/2263605001/

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