Top 5 things to do this weekend in Fort Myers, Cape Coral: WWE SuperShow, HGTV's Gidding
Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?
Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including pro wrestlers Cody Rhodes, Seth “Freakin” Rollins and more in the WWE SuperShow at Hertz Arena.
Plus, we look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks: Christian singer-songwriter Kari Jobe, '90s rockers Counting Crows and more.
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1. WWE SuperShow at Hertz Arena
WWE wrestlers perform at Hertz Arena, including Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29. $20-$115. Parking on site is $30 (plus taxes and fees). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
2. John Gidding of HGTV’s 'Curb Appeal' and 'Designed to Sell'
Architectural designer, author and TV personality John Gidding is best known for hosting the HGTV home-renovation shows “Curb Appeal,” “Curb Appeal Xtreme” and “Designed to Sell.” He’ll speak about his new book, "At Home with Nature, a Guide to Sustainable, Natural Landscaping.” Noon Sunday, July 30. Free. Registration suggested. Gidding will also sign and sell copies of the book next door at the Banyan Café in the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. The South Florida Water Management District building, 2301 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. To register and reserve a seat, visit EdisonFord.org.
3. Book Walk at Lehigh Acres’ Veterans Park
In this ongoing exhibit, park guests can read a rotating series of bilingual picture books displayed along the walking path by the Veterans Park tennis courts and playground. Pages from each bilingual book (Spanish and English) appear on aluminum stands. A community event celebrating the new Book Walk takes place 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 29. It includes crafts, giveaways and a scavenger hunt. Free. Book Walk is a collaboration between the Lee County Library System and Lee County Parks & Recreation. The summer book selection is “Abrazados” (“Tree Hug”) by Marcela Caratozzolo and Eva Mastrogiulio. Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres. 479-4636 or leelibrary.net
4. Loston Harris at Arts Bonita
The New York City jazz pianist and vocalist kicks off a series of summer concerts at Arts Bonita (the new name for the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs). He’ll perform smooth, soulful interpretations of tunes from the Great American Songbook. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29. $42-$49. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
5. “Joan Sonnenberg: A Retrospective” exhibit
Last chance to see this exhibit of work by 92-year-old Southwest Florida artist Joan Sonnenberg. Her paintings depict mundane, decaying objects; wall graffiti; street people and more. She often creates geometric patterns through reverse etching and stacks up to 10 images on top of each other to make a complex montage of lines, shapes and patterns. Now through Saturday, July 29. Free with a suggested $5 donation. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org
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LOOKING AHEAD
Fort Myers Art Walk
The monthly event in downtown Fort Myers features new art exhibits at downtown galleries, receptions, live music and art vendors outside on First Street. This month’s exhibits include the vibrant, intricate paintings of Brian Weaver (half of local mural-painting duo Artsemble Underground) at Davis Art Center and the stream-of-consciousness art prints of Michael V. Santacroce at DAAS CO-OP. 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Free. Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of each month. Downtown Fort Myers. facebook.com/fortmyersartwalk
Lab Theater comedy ‘POTUS’
In this Florida Premiere, a four-letter word creates a PR crisis for the U.S. president during international nuclear talks. Seven savvy-but-exhausted women must risk everything to keep the POTUS out of hot water. Aug. 4-20. $27-$35. The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com
Counting Crows at Suncoast Arena
The emotional rockers behind ‘90s hits “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here” bring their Banshee Season Tour to south Fort Myers. Dashboard Confessional opens. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. $59-$125. Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the Florida SouthWestern State College Campus, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com
Saxman Tim Cappello of ‘The Lost Boys’
The buff saxophonist is probably best known for his shirtless beach-party performance in the classic 1987 vampire movie “The Lost Boys.” The singer-songwriter has also played with Peter Gabriel, Carly Simon, Tina Turner and Ringo Starr. Plus opening act The Dead Nettles. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Doors open at 7 p.m. $15. HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 332-0161 or facebook.com/HOWLFTMYERS
Christian singer-songwriter Kari Jobe in Fort Myers
The Grammy Award-nominated, Dove Award-winning Nashville worship leader and singer-songwriter brings her U.S. tour to Fort Myers. The show also includes husband Cody Carnes, musical duo Bryan & Katie Torwalt and the band Leeland. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25-$55. VIP packages are also available. First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. karijobe.com/tour
‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Broadway Palm
Last chance to see the fairytale musical adapted from the hit 1989 animated movie. It features hummable tunes from songwriting duo Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Now through Saturday, Aug. 12. $30-$85. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com
Metal Church at The Ranch
The thrash-metal greats perform with their drummer Stet Howland, a part-time Fort Myers resident who also owns Stet’s Winkler House bar. Metal Church’s hits include “Metal Church,” “Watch The Children Pray,” “Ton of Bricks” and “Badlands.” Grin Cynic and Re-Birth open. Show starts at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25 general admission, $50 for reserved seating. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
— Connect with this reporter: Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. For news tips or other entertainment-related matters, call him at 239-335-0368 (for tickets to shows, call the venue) or email him at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), Twitter (@charlesrunnells), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram (@crunnells1).
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