LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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APRIL 5 | CARIBBEAN CAR SHOW Polish your chrome and rev your engines for the Caribbean Cruise-In Car Shows at Parrot Key and Salty Sam’s Marina. We have beer stands in the parking lot, live music with Frank Torino, t-shirts and souvenirs for sale, prizes and lots of fun. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3dpGnxe APRIL 10 | GRILLED CHEESE FEST The annual Grilled Cheese Street Fest will feature more grilled cheese than we’ve ever had before. Over 40 unique grilled cheese options will be available for this event. Of course you can always expect the best entertainment and drinks too so mark your calendar and we will see you for the cheesiest party of the year! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3cNUVYa APRIL 23 | ZINE FEST Fort Myers Zine Fest is an annual event celebrating zines, DIY publishing, art, artisans, fashion, food, and music. Fort Myers Zine Fest will 32
also feature the homecoming celebration for LYR’s Murals on Tour. See all four pieces from the exhibition together for the first time! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3wnm0cn
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MAY 5 | CINCO DE MAYO Join us at Discovery Village At The Forum to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy Mexican-themed appetizers, margaritas and beer while you mingle. Don’t forget to take a tour of our beautiful community and immerse yourself in Mexican Culture! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2R21FJG MAY 12 - 16 | FILM FESTIVAL The Fort Myers Film Festival is an intelligent independent filmmaker’s preferred event to create, unite and showcase the finest artistic cinematic works. So grab your popcorn and enjoy the excitement! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3cPQo7G MAY 21 | MUSIC WALK The River District comes alive as local and regional musicians line the (. . .continued on page 34)
