Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events in Fort Myers, Cape Coral area

Cape Coral Bike Night roars back this weekend with bands, beer and lots of motorcycles.

But that's not all that's happening in Southwest Florida. Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including a Grammy-winning bluegrass fiddler and Gulfshore Opera's super-sized grand opera, "Turandot."

Plus, we look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks: Pink Floyd tribute Brit Floyd, the return of the blockbuster musical "Hamilton" and more.

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1. Broadway Palm's 'The Addams Family'

The 2010 Broadway musical is based on the creepy, kooky family from the 1960s TV show and the popular movie franchise. One of those characters, Wednesday Addams, is the star of the hit Netflix TV series "Wednesday." April 12-May 25. $35-$80.Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com

2. Gulfshore Opera's 'Turandot'

"Turandot" ― best known for the famous, beloved aria "Nessun Dorma" ― was Puccini's last opera. Gulfshore Opera sets this massive production in a fantastical "Ice World." The tour visits three major Southwest Florida venues: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in south Fort Myers ($35-$99); 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda ($35-$65); 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Artis-Naples in Naples ($45-$110). Learn more at gulfshoreopera.org.

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3. Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

The renowned, Grammy-winning fiddler and his bluegrass band perform at Davis Art Center. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. $45-$50. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers.  333-1933 or sbdac.com

4. Cape Coral Bike Night

Motorcycles rumble into downtown for the last Cape Coral Bike Night of the 2023-24 season. The popular event features live rock bands, vendors, beer, food and more. The April band lineup includes Ultimate Anthem and The Charlie Pace Band. 5-10 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Free. Southeast 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. ccbikenight.com

5. Big Green EGGfest at Riverside Park

Amateur and professional chefs compete for the title of Grill Master at this fifth-annual fest spotlighting the barbecue-cooker brand Big Green Egg. Try food samples from the competing chefs and cast votes for your favorites. EGGfest also includes beer, wine, live music and grilling demonstrations. Organized by Sunshine Ace Hardware. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. A $20 “taster ticket” is required for entry and includes all-you-can-eat, bite-sized samples from each chef and three ballots to vote. $50 VIP tickets also give you access to the VIP section and an open bar. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. sunshineaceeggfest.com

More concerts, shows in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs

Southwest Florida Theatre Company's 'Route 66'

The MACC's resident theater company performs the 20th Century's greatest "Rock 'n' Road" hits in this new musical revue. The 34 songs include “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Little GTO” and “Fun, Fun, Fun." April 10-May 4. $48-$53. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 277-1700 or gcsarts.org

Lab Theater's 'Crocodile Fever'

One theater critic described this bloody, dark comedy as "Tarantino for feminists." Meghan Tyler’s play gets its U.S. premiere at Lab Theater. The story involves a woman living a quiet life in 1989 Northern Ireland when her rebellious IRA sister shows up. Soon, the sisters are forced to confront their abusive dead father’s legacy. April 12-May 5. $35. The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com

Bible Bad Girls: Heresy or Herstory?

An original storytelling program dramatizing Eve, Bathsheba, Salome and other Biblical women. They’ll defend their tarnished reputations with compelling reasons for their choices. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Free with a "love offering" to be collected for the church. All Souls Episcopal Church, 14640 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 997-7685 or allsoulsnfm.org

Southwest Florida Symphony's Masterworks 5: Cryptic Symphony

Sphinx Competition-winning cellist Sterling Elliott performs Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme.” The night includes another Russian composer, as well: Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 5.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13. $25-$115. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

Gulf Coast Symphony: 'Disney In Concert'

The Fort Myers orchestra performs a family concert packed with "magical music" from Disney movies. The program includes songs from “The Lion King," “Frozen,” "Beauty and the Beast," “Aladdin” and more. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14. $35-$90; Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

LOOKING AHEAD

'Godspell' at Players Circle Theater

The blockbuster musical follows Jesus Christ and his apostles as they tell different parables using games, comedy and an eclectic blend of songs from pop to vaudeville. April 16-May 12. $40-$55. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com

Pink Floyd tribute Brit Floyd at Hertz Arena

The popular Pink Floyd tribute act celebrates the 30th anniversary of the band's hit 1994 album "The Division Bell." The show includes songs from that album and more, plus a Pink Floyd-style lasers and light show. 8 p.m. Friday, April 19. $45-$65. Parking on site is $30 (no cash). Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero.  948-7825 or hertzarena.com

Fort Myers Music Walk

Downtown Fort Myers comes alive with music at this monthly celebration with bands in the streets and inside the bars and venues. 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 19. Free. Music Walk takes place on the third Friday of each month. Downtown Fort Myers. facebook.com/RiverDistrictAlliance

'Hamilton' at B.B. Mann Hall

The musical “Hamilton” opened on Broadway in 2015 and quickly became a national sensation with its rap songs, colorblind casting and biographical story about Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the other founding fathers of the United States. The blockbuster returns to B.B. Mann after breaking sales records there in 2020. Limited tickets available. April 23-May 5. $52-$180. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

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Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 (for tickets to shows, call the venue) or email him at crunnells@gannett.com. Follow or message him on social media: Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), X (formerly Twitter) (@charlesrunnells), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram (@crunnells1).

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