Top 5 things to do this weekend: John Prine guitarist Jason Wilber, sports card show

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Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?

Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including a screening of the cult-classic movie "Ed Wood" and a concert with the late John Prine's Grammy-winning guitarist, Jason Wilber. Plus a look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks.

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1. Grammy-winning John Prine guitarist Jason Wilber

Jason Wilber. Courtesy photo
Jason Wilber. Courtesy photo

The Indiana folk/acoustic singer, guitarist and songwriter is best known for his work with the late John Prine, including the albums “In Spite of Ourselves” and the Grammy Award-winning “Fair & Square.” He’s touring in support of his new solo album “Time Traveler.” 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $12-$18. The Americana Community Music Association Listening Room inside All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. americanacma.org

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2. SWFL Sports Card Show in North Fort Myers

Vendors buy, sell and trade a variety of baseball cards, Pokémon cards and other sports cards and memorabilia, from vintage to modern. The event also features a food truck and giveaways. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25. $3 (free for ages 12 and younger). Pondella Bingo, 959 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers. 440-5204 or facebook.com/swflcardshow

3. Lab Theater’s “Save Hamlet”

A publicity photo for Lab Theater's world-premiere comedy, "Save Hamlet."
A publicity photo for Lab Theater's world-premiere comedy, "Save Hamlet."

Last chance to see Mark Harvey Levine’s world-premiere spoof of Shakespeare's most famous play. The joke-packed comedy sees Hamlet’s friends fighting evil kings, the narrative and even giant pool noodles. The play was a runner-up for Lab Theater’s 2022 Louise Wigglesworth Excellence in Playwriting Award. Now through Saturday, June 24. $35 ($10 for students). The show contains raunchy humor but is rated for all ages. The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com

4. Movie screening: Tim Burton’s 'Ed Wood'

“Ed Wood” will screen at Arts Bonita’s Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, at 7 p.m., Monday, June 26.
“Ed Wood” will screen at Arts Bonita’s Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, at 7 p.m., Monday, June 26.

Watch Tim Burton’s 1994 cult-classic movie about notoriously bad film director Ed Wood – the man responsible for “Plan 9 From Outer Space” and other campy classics. “Ed Wood” stars Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker and Bill Murray. The screening is part of the Film as Fine Art Series. 7 p.m. Monday, June 26. $8 admission includes one drink. The Moe Auditorium & Film Center at the Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org

5. Scott Stapp at Seminole Casino Hotel

Scott Stapp performs during Operation Song’s 10th anniversary show at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.
Scott Stapp performs during Operation Song’s 10th anniversary show at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

The former Creed frontman Scott Stapp returns to Southwest Florida. His solo hits include “Survivor,” “Purpose For Pain” and “The Great Divide.” His hits with Creed include “Higher,” “My Sacrifice” and “With Arms Wide Open.” 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $59 and $89. Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or moreinparadise.com

MORE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK IN SW FL

Sounds of Seattle grunge tribute show at The Ranch

Three grunge-rock tribute bands perform: Nirvanna (Nirvana), Black Ledbetter (Pearl Jam) and Audioecho (Chris Cornell). 8 p.m. Friday, June 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. $20 ($55 for reserved seating). The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com

Les Miserables School Edition in Cape Coral

Melody Lane Performing Arts Center's 2021 production of 'Les Miserables School Edition'
Melody Lane Performing Arts Center's 2021 production of 'Les Miserables School Edition'

About 45 Melody Lane Performing Arts Center students ― both current and former ― perform an encore of their 2021 production of the beloved musical. Friday through Sunday, June 23-25. $15-$20. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. melodylanepac.com

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 throughout 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

LOOKING AHEAD

Lady A at Mann Hall

The Grammy Award-winning Lady A — formerly known as Lady Antebellum — have 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

The cast of the Broadway Palm musical 'Footloose' perform "Holding Out for A Hero."
The cast of the Broadway Palm musical 'Footloose' perform "Holding Out for A Hero."

Broadway Palm’s ‘Footloose’

Last chance to see the 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

ARC’s 10th annual Casino Royale

No-kill shelter Animal Refuge Center (ARC) hosts its annual, James Bond-themed fundraiser featuring blackjack, poker, roulette and craps games. Plus food, silent and live auctions and more. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 1. $75. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. animalrefugecenter.com

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

— 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).

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers, Cape Coral things to do: Sports card show, John Prine guitarist