Events Calendar

Please note… event details can change at the last minute, so please confirm all information before attending.

Also.. for any event that did not supply an end time, the end times are defaulted to 2 hours after the event begins. The actual event may last longer, so please plan accordingly.

Oct
4
Thu
CAPE CORAL LIFE – Gallery Show Reception @ Cape Coral Art League
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The “Cape Coral Life” Gallery Show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 4th 5th from 5pm to 7pm with complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres. Meet and greet local artists in the area. Shop in the Gift Shop as well. The show remain in the Gallery until November 5. More information at:www.capecoralartleague.org

 

Oct
5
Fri
Fort Myers Art Walk 10th Anniversary @ River District Fort Myers Florida
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Friday, October 5th, 2018
6pm-10pm

Free to attend!

Come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the the Fort Myers River District’s Art Walk! There will be a variety of art-focused special activities along with the Art Walk Founders Exhibit which will hang in the Capital Gallery of the second floor of the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center. Other features of the night include live demonstrations by local artists, a special photo op, live music, vintage Art Walk merchandise, a smart phone art scavenger hunt and a chance to participate in a big community art piece!

For more information, please email:
events@fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/329583820942534/

Oct
6
Sat
Paint Your Pet @ Masterpiece Mixers Paint & Party - Cape Coral
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for our fan favorite pet portrait class! We complete a detailed sketch of your pet so you leave with the perfect portrait! One pet per canvas please. We now offer upgrades to reclaimed wood for an extra special touch. Register and email us your favorite pet picture no later than midnight on Thursday, October 4th so we can have those sketches ready for you….and don’t forget to BYOB!

https://www.facebook.com/events/456547888168252/

Oct
11
Thu
Halloween Candy Dish Paint Class @ The Bent Brush
Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm

Join us for our first Adult after hours special event. We’ll be painting the candy dish pictured above. Must call to reserve your space. 239-984-5041 #adultafterhourspainting #halloweenpainting #thebentbrush
Class fee $48

https://www.facebook.com/events/1843210449059565/

Oct
13
Sat
North Fort Myers Art Walk
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Artists showing/selling their different art medium. Wonderful event to support your local artists. Enjoy the day and meet new people. Paint some graffiti on the Lee County Arts Center, Inc. as a remembrance of the days event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/556419434777597/

Oct
20
Sat
Arts On Tap @ Alliance for the Arts
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Arts on Tap combines all of your happiest hours under one roof! Mingle, play, sip and savor in our colorful, eclectic gallery as we proudly pour award-winning, rare and brand new artisan brews from Big Blue BrewingBury Me Brewing Co., Coastal Dayz Brewery, Eight-Foot BrewingFort Myers Brewing CompanyMomentum BrewhousePalm City BrewingPoint Ybel Brewing Company and Scotty’s Bierwerks. Indulge in tasty treats from Cristof’s On McGregor and University Grill.

Explore the Alliance Gallery & Tasting Room set against a vibrant backdrop of local art as we delight your senses with locally-handcrafted beers and spirits, hand-selected wines and culinary creations. For one night only, savor two new brews from creative collaborations between the Alliance and award-winning brewmasters at Palm City Brewing and Point Ybel Brewing Company. Push boundaries with twisted pub games, tap your toes as we turn up the tunes, take a sip, then hit repeat. Arts on Tap is the new world order of brewhouse socializing and gallery-going.

The Alliance supports small, independent makers who have a story. That’s why we are bringing these devoted producers together and sharing their art of crafting the finest spirits and ales with you.

Tickets are $75 and include unlimited tastings from participating breweries and distilleries, culinary creations, pub snacks, gallery admission, music and games. The first 75 guests to purchase a ticket will receive an exclusive Support Local pint glass. Arts On Tap is for ages 21 and older. Pledge to drink with us and purchase tickets at ArtInLee.org/OnTap.

Arts On Tap is a fundraising event for the Alliance for the Arts, a nonprofit visual and performing arts center located in the heart of Fort Myers. Since the 1970s, we’ve been transforming lives and improving community through the arts. Your ticket purchase supports a creative hub that spurs and supports self-expression, imagination and individuality by connecting our community through the arts.

Special thanks to our event sponsors: BriersCPA, CUSTOMPACKThe Dorcey Law Firm, PLCEnSite, Inc.GMA Architects & Planners, HBKS Wealth Advisors, Priority Business SolutionsSanibel Captiva Community Bank and Seminole Casino Hotel.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1810302942606571/

Song and Dance with Gulfshore Ballet and Gulfshore Opera @ Gulfshore Ballet
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Whirling feet and soaring voices interpret various Spanish songs and Ruckert Lieder by Gustav Mahler!

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/200446110633964/

Oct
24
Wed
Paint Your Pet – Benefitting the Cape Coral Animal Shelter @ Broken Shell Gallery & Boutique
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

One of our MOST popular classes!!! Paint your pet Pop Art style or any style that you would like!! The cost of the class is $45 (with 50% going to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter) and that includes all the supplies that you will need for the evening – along with some light refreshments! As always, feel free to bring any adult beverage of your choice! If you would like to sign up for this class you can text Gina at 239-247-9268, Direct Message or click on the send email b button on our home page! PLEASE TEXT YOUR PICTURE OF YOUR PET TO GINA BY 10/22!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/345662016171825/

Oct
27
Sat
10th Anniversary Masquerade Fundraiser @ The Marina at Edison Ford
Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

We are celebrating our 10th anniversary with a masquerade fundraiser!

Who doesn’t love a masquerade? Wear a fabulous costume (shy ones might get away with a fancy mask), have a great time, and support live theater; all at the same time!

In addition to a costume contest, where you could win a pair of season tickets for the best costume (Bring your “A” game; no one glams it up like actors!), there will be both live and silent auctions.

With a little bidding savvy, you could take home a terrific deal!

Tickets are $150 per person for an evening of philanthropy, fun, and frivolity; benefiting The Laboratory Theater of Florida.

LET’S CELEBRATE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/459243704556997/

Oct
28
Sun
Estero Craft, Vendor and Art Fest @ Estero Community Park, Estero
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:45 pm

Sunday, October 28th, 2018
10am-3pm

Free to attend!

Local Ladies Social Network, Inc.-South Florida will be hosting a Craft, Vendor and Art Fest at Estero Community Park, Estero! There will be live music, food trucks, crafts, local artists, face painting and a Halloween costume parade! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the most creative costumes for ages 12 and under! Costume parade at 12pm.

For more information, please email: LLSN@comcast.net

https://www.facebook.com/events/1718731114876151/