Top 5 things to do this weekend in SW FL: Matchbox Twenty, Roseanne Barr, Foghat

Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?

Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including Matchbox Twenty, Florida nature photographer Clyde Butcher and controversial comedian Roseanne Barr.

Plus, we look ahead at other things to do in the coming weeks: Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing, Cape Coral's 239 Fest and more.

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1. Matchbox Twenty, The Eagles’ Don Felder

Rock stars Matchbox Twenty and Don Felder of The Eagles are lending their musical muscle to Hurricane Heroes, a fundraiser taking place a week after the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian. Organized by local nonprofit The Charity Pros, which will recognize several of Southwest Florida’s “Hurricane Heroes” during the show. The concert also includes local musical acts Red Hannah, Matty Jollie, Sheena Brook and more. 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $69-$199. The concert is a fundraiser for Southwest Florida musicians through the nonprofits Music Alive SWFL, the Tabarrini Children’s Outreach Foundation and the Charity Pros “Megan’s Wish” program. Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. thecharitypros.org

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2. ‘AMERICA’S EVERGLADES: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher’

Celebrated nature photographer Clyde Butcher showcases his famous photos of Florida’s Everglades at both Arts Bonita locations. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Visual Arts Center. The exhibit continues through Dec. 29. Free. Arts Bonita Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Road, and Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

3. Community Day at the IMAG

Get half-off normal admission at this annual event at IMAG History & Science Center. Activities include children’s crafts, animal shows, science shows, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office “ICRT” (Ice Cream Response Truck) and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Half-price admission is $9.75 for adults, $7.50 for college students and children ages 3-18 (free for younger). IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Avenue, downtown Fort Myers. 243-0043 or theimag.org

4. Roseanne Barr at Mann Hall

The controversial actor-comedian Roseanne Barr brings her touring comedy show to south Fort Myers. Barr is best known as the star of the hit TV sitcom “Roseanne” in the ‘80s and ‘90s. She also starred in a 2018 reboot, but the show was canceled after Barr’s controversial tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a Black woman who was a senior adviser to Barack Obama throughout his presidency. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. $40-$100. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

5. Foghat at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater

Classic-rockers Foghat are best known for their 1975 rock hit “Slow Ride.” Drummer Roger Earl is the only founding member left in the band. Maiden Cane opens the show. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Gates open at 6 p.m. $37-$120. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers. CaloosaSoundAmp.com

MORE THINGS TO DO

Wonder Gardens Halloween Nights in the Gardens

This new month-long outdoor event replaces the annual, one-day WonderWeen. Includes trick-or-treating, decorations, special animal-enrichment programs, family games, activities and a rare opportunity to visit the gardens at night. The lushly landscaped botanical gardens feature more than 300 rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable birds and reptiles. Costumes are optional but encouraged. 5-8 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 5-28 (except Oct. 21). $12 ($7 for ages 3-12, free for younger, $10 for ages 65 and older). The Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 992-2591 or wondergardens.org

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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 annual “Dark Art” show at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Free. Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of each month. Downtown Fort Myers. facebook.com/fortmyersartwalk

The Belle Theatre’s ‘Disenchanted’

This satirical musical comedy brings to life Snow White, Cinderella and other disenchanted Disney princesses to set the record straight. Contains adult language and themes. The show is also a fundraiser for Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT). $1 from each ticket sale goes to the local nonprofit.  Now through Sunday, Oct. 8. $25 ($15 for students). The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 135, in The Towers at Santa Barbara shopping center, Cape Coral. 323-5533 or thebelletheatre.com

Belltober Beer Festival at Bell Tower Shops

Sample fall beers at this Bell Tower fest that includes live performances, games, vendors, a themed photo booth, ax throwing, a cigar lounge, local radio personalities broadcasting live and samples of mac-n-cheese creations from Bell Tower restaurants competing to win a “golden pumpkin.” The fall beers are curated by Suncoast Beverages. 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the gate, and include a commemorative mini beer mug, beer samples and mac-and-cheese samples. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. Bell Tower Shops, 13499 U.S. Highway 41, south Fort Myers. unitedwaylee.org/events/belltober

Ollie’s Fourth Birthday Bashtacular

Cape Coral’s Ollies Pub celebrates its big birthday month with two days of live Southwest Florida bands. The lineup includes The Delightful Humans, Bargain Bin Heroes, Poetic Words, Go Read Theory, Offset Era, K-Sea and more. 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7. $10 in advance, $15 at the door each day. Ollie’s Pub, 1019 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral.  540-7867 or facebook.com/olliespubCC 

LOOKING AHEAD

‘Heathers: The Musical’ at FGCU

The musical version of the cult-classic 1989 movie takes on bullying, teen suicide, cliques and the pain of high school – all with darkly comic pop-rock songs such as “Candy Store” and “My Dead Gay Son.” The show is a collaboration between Naples’ TheatreZone and FGCU’s Bower School of Music & The Arts. Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 12-15. $40-$45 ($10 for students). FGCU TheatreLab at Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Estero. 888-966-3352 or theatre.zone

Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing

The brewery celebrates October with four days of special-release craft beer, food trucks offering German-inspired food, live music and a stein-hoisting competition. The musical lineup includes The Ben Allen Band, Rock Republic, Ralph Curtis and Briz & Lady. Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 12-15. Free. Fort Myers Brewing Co., 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Unit 28, south Fort Myers. 313-6576 or fmbrew.com

Off Broadway Palm’s 'Popcorn Falls'

Two actors play more than 20 roles in this farce about a sleepy American town forced into bankruptcy when its namesake waterfall dries up. Their only hope: Open a theater, put on a play and save the town. Oct. 11-Nov. 18. $35-$70. Off Broadway Palm at the Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com

Lakes Park Fall Festival and Scarecrows in the Park

The annual festival returns with a pumpkin patch, the 13^th-annual Scarecrows in the Park contest, hayrides, inflatables and the Halloween Express train ride. The Scarecrows in the Park display features scarecrows decorated as movie characters in the Lakes Park Children’s Garden.  6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from Oct. 13-31. Free admission, but some activities and rides cost extra. Parking is $1 per hour or $5 all day. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, south Fort Myers. 533-7575 or leeparks.org

239 Fest: Ska, punk and reggae bands in Cape Coral

More than 25 local and touring ska, punk, rock and reggae bands play on three stages at the free annual music fest. The lineup includes F, Except You, Roxx Revolt and the Velvets, Dial Drive, Bargain Bin Heroes, The Tokes, Perfect Sequence, DONEFOR, Future Bygones and Cornered. Music starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Free. Takes place on indoor and outdoor stages at Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, and Ollies Pub, 1019 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. facebook.com/239punkskafest

— 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).

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Matchbox Twenty, Roseanne Barr: Things to do in Fort Myers, Cape Coral