Top 5 things to do this weekend in Fort Myers, Cape Coral: Lady A, 'Footloose' and more

Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?

Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including country superstars Lady A at Mann Hall. Although you'd better act fast: Tickets are nearly gone for that one.

Plus we look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks: Rocker Denny Laine of Wings and The Moody Blues, Broadway Palm musical "Little Mermaid" and more.

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1. Lady A at Mann Hall

NEARLY SOLD OUT The Grammy Award-winning Lady A — formerly known as Lady Antebellum — has racked up 11 No. 1 songs, including the huge hit “Need You Now." Their 2022 Request Line Tour was postponed while singer-songwriter Charles Kelley got sober. Now they’re back to let audiences request the songs they want to hear each night, in real time. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 30. $81-$161. Limited availability (mostly single seats or seats in the back rows). Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

2. Broadway Palm’s ‘Footloose’

Last chance to see this toe-tapping musical about a teen who teaches an uptight town how to dance. “Footloose” features new songs and also pop hits from the ‘80s movie it’s based on, including the title song, “The Girl Gets Around,” “Almost Paradise” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” Now through July 1. $55-$85. Broadway Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com

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3. Comedian James Yon at Snappers

Florida native James Yon hosts the TV show “Viral Breakdown” every Sunday on Dish Network’s Afrotainment Channel. He tours clubs and casinos all over the country. Thursday through Saturday, June 29-July 1. $18-$23 ($38 for dinner and show). Snappers Laugh In Comedy Café, 8595 College Parkway, Unit 270, south Fort Myers. 479-5233 or snapperslaughin.com

4. Santa Fe Klan at Hertz Arena

Rapper, singer and multi-instrumentalist Ángel Jair Quesada Jasso ― better known as Santa Fe Klan ― mixes trap and hip-hop with Mexican folk sounds and Latin rhythms. Tornillo and Snow Tha Product open. 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 3. $36-$96. Parking on site is $30 plus taxes and fees. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero.  948-7825 or hertzarena.com

5. Open Mic Bonita

Musicians, poets, comedians and more step up to the microphone and get five minutes of stage time. 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6. $10 for audience members and performers. One non-alcoholic drink included with admission. Moe Auditorium & Film Center at the Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org

MORE THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Kiss tribute You Wanted The Best

Tampa Bay tribute band You Wanted The Best recreates the ‘70s-era rock legends  – costumes, make-up and all. Expect KISS favorites “God of Thunder,” “Detroit Rock City,” “Love Gun,” “Beth” and more. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1. $25, plus a $10 minimum food or drink purchase. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 549-3000 or capecabaret.com

Rock-reggae band Pepper at The Ranch

The Hawaiian “kona dub rock” act’s ongoing tour celebrates the 20^th anniversary of its 2002 album “Kona Town.” 7 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Doors open at 6 p.m. $30, plus fees and taxes. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com

LOOKING AHEAD

Plain White T’s at Seminole Casino Hotel

Chicago’s Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s are best-known for the quadruple-platinum ballad “Hey There Delilah.” 8 p.m. Friday, July 7. Doors open at 7 p.m. $39-$69. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com

'Disney’s The Little Mermaid' at Broadway Palm

The fairytale musical comes to Broadway Palm for the first time. It was adapted from the hit 1989 animated movie and features hummable tunes from songwriting duo Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. July 7-Aug. 12. $30-$85. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com

"Through My Lens: A Journey of African Art and Vision" exhibit

Photographer Jacke McCurdy displays a collection of her work reflecting a deep love for Africa, which she’s visited seven times. McCurdy, who is legally blind due to macular degeneration, can still see through her camera lens to take her photos of African art and wildlife. Opening reception from 6-8 pm. Friday, July 7. Continues through Aug. 12. Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs’ Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org

'Iberian Influences: Spanish Artists of Florida” exhibit

Spanish artists living in Florida showcase their rich, diverse artwork at Davis Art Center. The lineup includes Alberto Pancorbo, Josep Maria Veciana, Montserrat Rams, Jaime Angulo, Mario Almaguer and Juan Miguel Vazquez. The exhibit opens with a reception during Art Walk from 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 7. It continues through July 27. Free. The Grand Atrium at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. 333-1933 or sbdac.com

Denny Laine of The Moody Blues and Wings

Singer-songwriter Denny Laine was a founding member of rock bands Wings (with Paul McCartney) and The Moody Blues. The Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will play an acoustic concert and tells stories from his career. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8. $49. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org

— 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 crunnells@gannett.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), Twitter (@charlesrunnells) and Instagram (@crunnells1).

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