Top 5 things to do this weekend in Fort Myers: Counting Crows, Kari Jobe, Art Walk
Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?
Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including Christian singer-songwriter Kari Jobe and that shirtless sax player from the movie "The Lost Boys."
Plus, we look ahead at other things to do in the coming weeks: "Murder on the Orient Express," Jason Aldean and more.
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1. 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
2. Christian singer-songwriter Kari Jobe in Fort Myers
![Christian music artist Kari Jobe performs at the "Fill The Stadium" evangelism event on April 29, 2023 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. The event was organized by students Josh Robinson and Nathan Wong. [Steve Sisney/For The Oklahoman]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/or7x1KEkKJ2n0Gf4OFI6vw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExMDE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-news-press/1787d4473263b5dbac50ba1824e4fd14)
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
3. 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
4. Saxman Tim Cappello of ‘The Lost Boys’ at HOWL
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
5. 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
MORE THINGS TO DO
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
LOOKING AHEAD
Cinema with the Symphony summer film series: ‘Green Book’
The orchestra continues its new film series at Bell Tower with “Green Book.” Based on a true story, the popular 2018 drama follows an Italian-American bouncer who takes a job driving a Black pianist on a 1962 tour of the Deep South. Lee County Black History Society director Autumn Watkins Holloway introduces the film and talks about its significance for Southwest Florida. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 (pre-screening talk at 6 p.m.). $20. Popcorn, wine, soft drinks and movie-style snacks will be available for a suggested donation. Southwest Florida Symphony’s Artistic & Operations Center in Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 175, south Fort Myers. 418-0996 or swflso.org
‘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
Theatre Conspiracy’s ‘Sanctuary City’
In this drama from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok, two young, undocumented immigrants depend on each other for survival as they fight for a place for themselves in America. Aug. 17-26. $32. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org
Broadway Palm’s 'Murder on the Orient Express'
Broadway Palm usually does nothing but musicals on its main stage. Now it’s trying something different: A stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s much-loved murder mystery, “Murder on the Orient Express.” The story ― adapted into a 2017 movie starring Johnny Depp, Judi Dench and more ― involves an American tycoon stabbed to death on a passenger train. Everyone is a suspect, and detective Hercule Poirot is on the case. Aug. 18-Sept. 16. $56-$80. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com
Jason Aldean at Hertz Arena
The country superstar performs a nearly sold-out show, but you’ll have to reach deep into your pockets if you don’t have tickets yet. Only verified resale and official platinum tickets remain. Those range from $159-$675. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.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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