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Video of July 15, 2021 70 minute concert at: https://vimeo.com/577315285

Riverboat Jazz Band (RJB) is an 8-piece band which specializes in both Shows and Dances. RBJ repertoire includes everything from jazz standards from the 1920’s through popular music of the today, tailored to your dancing, listening pleasure, and audience participation.

2023 season is wrapping up – upcoming gigs

Tuesday Oct 17th Live music for dancing or just listening. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. 6 to 8PM BYOB, snacks. $5 cover charge at door. ( Repeats every 3rd Tuesday )

Friday Nov 17th at Fort Myers Music Walk, 6PM to 10PM. 1 st Street Downtown FM. Bring a lawn chair or drop in a local open-air restaurant near your favorite band.

Sat Nov 18 th Saint Katherine Drexel, 1922 SW 20 th Ave, CC. 6 to 9PM. St. Andrews & St. Katherine Drexel Knights of Columbus Annual Italian Night – Dinner and Dance. $30.00 BYOB. Only 200 tickets. Call for tickets – John, 239-549-7337; Mike, 239-800-4629; Irving, 917-734-3847; or Jack, 239-707-9015.

Tuesday Nov 21 st Live music for dancing or just relaxing. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. 6 to 8PM. BYOB, snacks, etc. $5 cover charge.

Sat Dec. 9 th – Private party

Tuesday Dec 19th Live music for dancing or just relaxing. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. 6 to 8PM. BYOB, snacks, etc. $5 cover charge.

Sun Dec 31st – NYE party hosted by Knights of Columbus. Saint Katherine Drexel, 1922 SW 20 th Ave, CC. Open to public. Dinner and Dance. $40.00 BYOB. Only 200 tickets. Call for tickets – John, 239-549-7337; Mike, 239-800-4629; Irving, 917-734-3847; or Jack, 239-707-9015.

Friday January 19th 2024 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Live music for dancing or just relaxing. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. 6 to 8PM. BYOB, snacks, etc. $5 cover charge. Doors open at 5:30PM.

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Announcements | Jan. 12

By staff | jan 12, 2024.

Riverboat Jazz Band to perform at Lake Kennedy Center dance Jan. 19

Riverboat Jazz Band will perform Friday, Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m., at Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. BYOB and other refreshments. For additional information, call 239-574-0575.

League of Women Voters educational events scheduled

The League of Women Voters of Lee County invites the public and league members to free in-person virtual educational events. More information is available on the website calendar lwvlee.org .

The league is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

The league’s principles and policy positions support responsible government that is transparent, effective, and efficient. The league supports governing that provides leadership and coordination to solve economic and social issues and assures needed services to all citizens. This includes funding for programs that prevent or reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and enhance the quality of life and the well being of individuals.

The educational events include:

• Feb. 3, Democracy Watch

• March 2, Behavioral Health

• April 6, Climate

• May 4, Voter Education/Registration

All of the programs free and will be held at Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers and virtually via Zoom. Information and registration links .

Information on the programs and issues of the League of Women Voters is available on the web at lwv.org , lwvfl.org and lwvlee.org or by calling 239-278-1032.

Lee Clerk hosts free class on how to search land and official records

Anyone who would like to learn how to search, access and electronically certify land and official records is invited to attend a free online class hosted by Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes.

The How-To class will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 2-3 p.m. through the online platform Zoom.

The Lee Clerk’s office offers an online service platform that allows community members to search for and easily access many public documents, including those from our Official Records Department. Official records consist of liens, plats, certificates of title, mortgages, lis pendens, marriage licenses, deeds, judgments, death certificates, military discharges and more.

The class will cover the following:

• A brief overview of Official Records

• What documents are accessible online

• How to perform a search online

• How to obtain an electronically certified document

Participants should register for the class at leeclerk.org/seminar .

This class is part of the “How-To” series provided by the Lee Clerk’s office to educate the community about all of the resources available to them. Recorded tutorials of past “How-To” classes are available at leeclerk.org/howto .

International Holocaust Remembrance Day set for Jan. 29 at The Laboratory Theater

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Laboratory Theater of Florida is holding a community event called Remember at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29. This program is designed to share the feelings and experiences of the victims who lost their lives, their families, and trust in humanity.

Guests will have the opportunity for a deeper awareness of the importance of honoring the memories of those murdered, as well as the need to educate each new generation to help prevent another Holocaust from happening again. The program will be a series of songs, instrumental music, and include readings written by and based on Holocaust victims.

The program will include Holocaust survivors Peter Seminauer and Carla Beninga; Dr. Robert Hilliard, a WWII liberator; Sunny Lubner, a celebrated community and human rights activist who lost family members during the Holocaust; and Logan Aleph, an Israel Defense officer, each sharing their personal stories. Musicians include Chuck and Diane Coffman, pianist Bella Gutstein, and violinist Boris Sandler.

Tickets are on sale now for $10, and donations will be collected for the Lab’s Holocaust and Human Rights Education to further the work of human rights education in our community. For tickets, call 239-218-0481.

The Laboratory Theater of Florida, a 501(c)3 non profit organization, is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, through live performance, education, community outreach, experimentation and the development of ensemble work.

For more information please visit LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com or the physical location at 1634 Woodford Ave., in the Fort Myers River District.

India Association of Fort Myers to hold Senior Wing Meet & Mingle Jan. 27 at Luminary Hotel in Fort Myers

The India Association of Fort Myers will host a Senior Wing Meet & Mingle from 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Luminary Hotel Terrace at Silver King Ocean Brasserie, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers.

There will be a pre-fixed three-course dinner with vegetarian options available. The cost is $65 per person with soft drinks, coffee and tea included.

A cash bar will also be available and there will be Bingo & Carom competitions.

Please purchase tickets to reserve your spot ASAP as there are only 30 spots available. Purchase tickets at iaftmyers.org/events .

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Rhythm On The River: Roaring 20s Jazz Band

Get ready to dance the night away with Liz “Hunny” Heath and a five-piece band. Liz “Hunny” Heath has been singing professionally all across Florida. She currently performs with Nightbird, a Stevie Nicks tribute. The accomplished band members joining her are Jay Heavilin on upright bass, Brad Brown on piano, Steve Silverstein on drums, and Jay Heath on saxophone. The chemistry of this quintet is undeniably organic and engaging. The group of world-class musicians playing timeless and sultry jazz of the roaring 20s will not disappoint!

Bring your favorite lawn chair and a sweater if the weather is chilly. Refreshments will be available for purchase. No coolers or picnic baskets permitted. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Park in the Edison Ford lots only.

Individual tickets purchased in advance are $30 for Edison Ford members or $35 for non-members. Individual ticket holders should bring a lawn chair.

A VIP seating area may be reserved by the table for $275. Each table holds up to 5 people; table ticket price includes the use of a table and chairs.

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The Sound of Jazz and Blues is the premier jazz event in Cape Coral! The Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring some of the best talent for a night of musical magic, food and fun. Join in the citywide celebration of jazz and blues music.

For more information visit, www.capeconcerts.com

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Jazz and Blues Festival

Cape Coral's Jazz and Blues Festival has everything you'd want for a fantastic evening - great music, food, and a beautiful waterfront venue!

Put on by Cape Coral Parks and Rec, the festival is will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022.  I f I were to pick the most delightful of the Cape Coral festivals, I would pick this one.

It used to be at Jaycee Park, but a few years ago it was moved to the Cape's luxury resort, The Westin at Marina Village.

And what a fantastic spot it is because the festival is surrounded by water ........ the Caloosahatchee River is on one side, and Tarpon Point Marina is on the other.

Gates open at 3PM and parking is free. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket.  At about 4:30, the first of 4 jazz or blues bands start performing.

The video below shows a clip of The New York Front performing, and a view of the festival:

Food and beverages are available from vendors since no coolers are allowed, and there are several tents set up off to the side.

Save money by buying tickets in advance. And, for just a little bit more money ........ and it's well worth it, you can buy VIP tickets.

The tickets include a lovely buffet dinner. We had a choice of fish or chicken with bread, salad, veggies, and about a dozen different cookie bars for dessert.

It was soooooooo delicious!   The VIP section has seats near the stage and by the water, and very importantly, we had access to shade and breezes.

There were several boats anchored out in the river ......... it would be so much fun to listen to the music from a boat!

The final opening act was our popular local band, Deb and the Dynamics .......... I really enjoy their bluesy rock.

By then the sun had set and it really cooled off comfortably.

Each year, the headlining act is someone quite well-known, and I've been fortunate to see my favorite Jazz artist, saxophone player Boney James.

For 2012, we had the pleasure of having Steve Oliver, a guitarist and singer with a distinctive world sound, as the headliner.

This video shows him performing his song," Fiesta ":

It was such a pleasant evening under the stars, and we couldn't help ourselves, we had to get up and dance.

I didn't want the night to end, but as the last encore played, we danced our way down the boardwalk of the marina with lights shimmering and reflecting in the water, looking forward to next year's jazz and blues festival.

If you are here in March and you are looking for different Cape Coral events, come to the Sounds of Jazz and Blues Festival!

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We have sold out in previous years prior to the event, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. 

We highly encourage bringing lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show! No seats are provided for general admission guests. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from Greek Spot GO and Oh Me So Hungry.

$25 - Advance $30 - Day of*

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Includes buffet-style catered meal and 2 drink tabs for beer, wine, or soda. Water is included. Additional drinks can be purchased at the bar. R ound table seating is provided for experience guests. No table reservations will be accepted.

$50 - Advance $55 - Day of

Children under 5 years old do not require a ticket.

Registration is subject to a convenience fee.

*Credit card only accepted on day-of tickets

Almost Yesterday: The New Sound of Riverboat Jazz

It seems like Almost Yesterday that a new musical sound came up the Mississippi from the south.  It moved north with the orchestras of the river excursion boats.  Thus, Cape Girardeau was among the first communities in the nation to receive this new music.

Almost all large cities on the inland waterways had excursion boats that remained in the community from Memorial Day in May to Labor Day in September.  During the day the boats would take special excursions or picnic tours, followed by night time moonlight dances.  There were other excursion boats that moved up and down the great rivers, stopping at various communities to do one-day or one-night events.

There were also packet boats that made regular stops at specific locations.  These vessels hauled freight, livestock and passengers.

Almost all of these steamers had musical groups that entertained passengers during meals and provided music for evening dances.  In 1921 two young men from Cape Girardeau, Jess Stacy and Raymond F. “Peg” Meyer, joined The Harvey Berry Band out of Davenport, Iowa, and spent the entire season on The Majestic, one of the largest of the excursion boats, performing in virtually every river town.

On occasion, they visited with and heard others perform, including twenty-year old Louis Armstrong playing with Fate Marable’s great orchestra.

Here, in the summers of 1921 and 1922, according to “Peg” Meyer, Riverboat Jazz was born, a variation that transformed the early Dixieland style into the smooth flowing sound of the 1930s and 40s, known as “Swing.”

Skip Parsons' Riverboat Jazz Band

by Cliff Lamere, a fan

November 27, 2004 , most recent revision August  18, 2019

This webpage was made for my friends in the Skip Parsons' Riverboat Jazz Band.

This terrific 7-piece dixieland/traditional jazz group performed monthly at the 

Fountain Restaurant in Albany, NY from January 1971 until February 9, 2019 (48 years).

(Albany Times Union article ) 

Skip Parsons founded the Skip Parsons' Riverboat Jazz Band in 1956.

The photo shows him with his clarinet and soprano saxophone.

Miscellaneous Photos

Hear the sound of Skip Parsons & his Clarinet Marmalade Swing Quartet

Skip Parsons (clarinet), Rennie Crain (piano), Ernie Belanger (electric bass), Tim Coakley (drums)

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Skip Parsons   - 2 of his many CDs

            With Ed Hubble (trombone & alto horn), Paul Monat (cornet & a vocal), Ernie Belanger (tuba & bass),

on clarinet & soprano sax.  With Ernie Belanger (tuba & bass), Don LaVoie (banjo), 

Ed Kebabjian (banjo), and Dick Hunsberger (tuba).  Only three musicians play on each cut.

                    Ernie Belanger on tuba & bass, Tom D'Andrea on drums, and Paul Mastriani on piano. 

Eddy Kebabjian   - 2 CDs

Other band members appear on CDs as part of a group.  See their individual or biographical webpage for more information.  Click on the CD icon following a CD title to get more information about the CD. 

Members of the 7-piece Riverboat Jazz Band I saw in 2006

Skip Parsons - clarinet / soprano sax / vocals / leader

Ron Joseph - clarinet

Mo Rancourt - cornet / trumpet / Satchmo vocals

Sam Ponder - trumpet

Woody Strobeck - trombone

Eddy Kebabjian - banjo / vocals

Ron Bill - guitar, banjo

Bernie Mulleda - guitar  

Arvid Allen - keyboard

Rich Skrika - keyboard

Ernie Belanger - tuba / sousaphone / electric bass / vocals

Rich Downs - acoustic bass, cornet

Tom Wetmore - acoustic bass

Tom D'Andrea - drums

Tim Coakley - drums

Mike Benedict - drums

Forrest Gabriels - drums

Just a few of the members seen after 2006

Giampaolo Biagi

Mike Canonico - cornet  (2010-2011)

Dino Cimino  - electric bass  (2007)

Rennie Crain - keyboard  (2011)

Crick Diefendorf (2011)

Joe Hetko - guitar  (2010)

Paul Mastriani  (2010)

Ken Olsen  (2012)

Johnathan Steenstra - bass & soprano sax  (2009-2012)

Members I saw at the Fountain Restaurant in earlier years

Paul Monat - tuba (well-known cornetist)

Tom Scannell - cornet

Ed Hubble - trombone

Guests I have seen at the Fountain Restaurant have included :

Jerry Gordon, washboard  (Feb 10, 2006 & Sep 8, 2006)

Oakley Frost, electric stick bass  (Nov 13, 2004)

Don Arnold, trumpet  (Dec 10, 2010)

Jill Hughes, vocals

Brian Brundige, tuba

Jonathan Greene, clarinet (Dec 12, 2015)

MY OTHER JAZZ WEBPAGES

Ernie Belanger, Sr.

Ernie Belanger, Sr., - Part 2

Burial Places of Jazz and Other Musicians  

     Includes photos of most gravestones and some signatures. 

Tom Wickman - an 80th birthday celebration of a Riverboat Jazz Band fan

Read a biography of Skip Parsons.

View Skip's website .

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2523 on 12 Sep 2009

2923 on 16 Aug 2010

3158 on 18 Feb 2011

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3857 on 13 Jan 2013    Videos   

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Mindi Abair to headline Cape Sounds of Jazz and Blues

Mindi Abair returns to headline this year’s Cape Coral Sounds of Jazz and Blues on Saturday, March 25 at a new venue, the Coral Oak Golf Course. The Sounds of Jazz and Blues is the premier musical event in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring some of the best talents for a night of musical magic, food, and fun. Join in the citywide celebration of jazz and blues music. During her remarkable 21-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. In 2014, Mindi received her first Grammy nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright, followed by a 2015 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb Mo and Max Weinberg. You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith.

Blues man Damon Fowler is also scheduled to perform that night. Gates open at 4 p.m. General admission is $25 in advance, $30 at gate if available. Organizers highly encourage bringing chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. No seats are provided for general admission guests. Beverages will be available for purchase. Experience tickets are $50 in advance and include buffet style catered meal and 2 drink tabs for beer, wine or soda. Water is included. The golf course is located at 1800 NW 28th Ave., Cape Coral. Advance tickets are available only online at www.capeconcerts.com . For info or special accommodations, call 239-573-3128.

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Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?

Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Marshall Tucker Band at Caloosa Sound and the musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" at B.B. Mann Hall. Plus, we look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks.

EVENT SUBMISSIONS: Got anything cool happening next weekend or later? I’m always looking for concerts, festivals and other great events for my weekly Top 5 things to do. To be considered, email me the details at [email protected] or message me at facebook.com/charles.runnells.7 .  

1. 'Mrs. Doubtfire' at B.B. Mann Hall

The hit 2021 musical based on the popular 1993 movie starring Robin Williams. Broadway star Rob McClure plays an out-of-work actor who, after losing custody of his kids in a messy divorce, impersonates a Scottish nanny to be closer to them. March 26-31. $49-$102. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

2. 'Assisted Living: The Musical' returns to SW FL

Southwest Florida comedy duo Compton & Bennett tour the country with their hit musical comedy. Now it's coming back home for the first time in eight years. The 80-minute show makes fun of the joys and pains of old age, including senior sex, that first AARP invitation, sagging body parts and old lady drivers. It follows the residents of a fictional assisted-living facility called Pelican Roost. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23-24. $35-$45. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts , 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

3. Marshall Tucker Band at Caloosa Sound

The Southern rock greats return to Southwest Florida. 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Gates open at 6 p.m. $54-$150. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers. CaloosaSoundAmp.com

4. Sounds of Jazz & Blues in Cape Coral

Smooth-jazz and rock saxophonist Richard Elliot headlines the annual Cape Coral concert. Plus Jay and the Jazz Masters and Betty Fox. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. $25-$55. Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 N.W. 28th Ave., Cape Coral. capeconcerts.com

5. BBQ, Bands & Brew

This 13th-annual outdoor event features some of Southwest Florida’s best barbecue (including a friendly barbecue competition with local barbecue vendors), beer, local bands (with headliner the Ben Allen Band), a cornhole tournament, vendors and a children’s play area with face-painting, games and more. Hosted by Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24. $10 in advance, $15 at the gate (free for ages 12 and younger). Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers. 938-0056 or LeeBuildersCare.com/BBQ

More things to do in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs

Lab theater's 'ride the cyclone'.

Last chance to see this outlandish 2008 musical that became a viral sensation, thanks largely to songs and videos posted on TikTok. A freak rollercoaster accident kills six teenaged members of a Canadian chamber choir. They awaken in a surreal, carnival-like purgatory where they must compete to win the chance to return to life. Now through Saturday, March 23. $40. The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com

Raven at Nice Guys Pizza

The classic metal band was part of the famous New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, a huge influence on Metallica and other U.S. thrash metal bands. They'll be joined by Vicious Rumors and Lutharo. 7 p.m. Friday, March 22. $20. Nice Guys Pizza, 1334 Cape Coral Parkway E., downtown Cape Coral.  549-7542 or facebook.com/NiceGuysPizza

Gulf Coast Symphony's 'The Music Man'

Gulf Coast Symphony stages a full production of the classic 1957 musical about a fast-talking salesman who cons a town into buying instruments for a non-existent band. The show features Broadway veterans and symphony regulars, including Joseph Spieldenner as con man Harold Hill and Siri Howard as Marian Paroo. 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. $47-$90. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

35 years at Fort Myers' SJC Boxing

The nonprofit gym runs a mentorship program for at-risk Lee County students and also houses the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. SJC celebrates its big anniversary with Hall of Fame boxers, former SJC fighters, book signings, autographs, sparring, workouts, raffles, free hot dogs and hamburgers, and tours of the gym and Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Free. SJC Boxing Gym and the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Museum, 4220 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. sjcboxing.com

'The Living Last Supper'

This dramatic production brings to life the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting depicting the Biblical story of Jesus Christ’s last supper with his 12 disciples. Actors portray the disciples in a tableau depicting the painting, and then they come to life to give monologues about Jesus’ life and travels. Pantomimes depicting the Passover Seder (the reason for that famous supper) are interspersed with a choir singing from the church balcony. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Free. Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island. 472-0497 or  sanibelucc.org

Wonder Gardens hosts Spring Fling

This family-friendly event is aimed at ages 3-12, but open to all ages. The fun includes arts and crafts, education stations, a scavenger hunt, tarot readings, yoga demonstrations, yard games and animal interactions. Free with park admission, although some activities require a separate ticket purchase on the day of the event, including face painting and animal meet-and-greets. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 23. Free with paid park admission of $7-$12. The park will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 992-2591 or wondergardens.org

Brew Fest at Cape Coral's Cultural Park

The Cape Coral Museum of History hosts this second-annual event with food trucks, vendors, live music, classic cars and beer from local breweries. 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 23.  $30 admission includes a tasting cup with unlimited beer samples. VIP tickets are $60 and include snacks, guaranteed seating and access to the VIP tent. Cultural Park behind Cape Coral Museum of History, 544 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. capecoralmuseum.org/brew-fest

'Sister Act' at Cultural Park Theater

The hit Broadway musical "Sister Act" comes to CPT. It's based on the Whoopi Goldberg movie about a disco diva who witnesses a murder and disguises herself as a nun in a convent. March 28-April 7. $22-$26. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 772-5862 or culturalparktheater.com

LOOKING AHEAD

'on the road again: the hubcap as art' exhibit at tribby arts center.

Last chance to see this art show featuring highlights from Pennsylvania's Landfillart Project collection. The collection started when a gallery owner acquired 1,041 discarded hubcaps and asked artists to transform them into art. He eventually got artists from around the country and world to take part. This exhibit features 270 artists from across the United States and 35 other countries. Many of the pieces have environmental themes. Now through Saturday, March 30. Free. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point Retirement Community, 17281 On Par Blvd., south Fort Myers. 415-5667 or  tribbyartscenter.com

Treorchy Male Choir at Davis Art Center

The celebrated male choir from Wales has been entertaining audiences for more than 140 years, both in the United Kingdom and around the world. They've performed with everybody from Ella Fitzgerald and Andrea Bocelli to Tom Jones and Burt Bacharach. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March, 30. $25. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers.  333-1933 or sbdac.com

'Nude Nocturne' at Alliance for the Arts

Celebrate the nude human form at this bustling new event featuring burlesque dancers, cocktails, mannequin painting, two deejays, aerial silk artists and two exhibits featuring nude-themed artwork: The large-format, full-frontal nude paintings of Francesco Gilla and smaller works of nude art provided by Juli Congress Bobman of Fort Myers studio Behind the Buddha. 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30. $45-$55. Ages 21 and older. Tickets are for a timed entrance coinciding with one of three burlesque performances by Pixel Winters and Freckles Galore of The Carousel of Burlesque. They'll perform at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Non-show tickets are $25 and allow entry starting at 8 p.m. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org

Cardboard Boat Regatta in Cape Coral

In this annual event, teams build boats out of cardboard and see if they sink or swim before they reach the finish line. The Cardboard Boat Regatta is organized by The Rotary Club of Cape Coral and includes the race, boat viewing, food and beverages. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Racing starts at 11:30 a.m. Boat judging starts at 9 a.m. Free admission. Parking is a $5 donation per vehicle. People should bring their own chairs. Seahawk Park, 1030 N.W. 28th St., Cape Coral. 989-8517 or capecoralregatta.com

Pine Island Blues & Brews

Nationally known blues acts Chris O'Leary and Frank Bang perform at this concert that includes beer from Fort Myers' popular Millennial Brewing Co. and a large Easter egg hunt. It benefits Pine Island's Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 31. $5 admission includes parking and one free beer at the Millennial Brewing Co. tent. Jug Creek Marina & Fish House, 16498 Tortuga St., Bokeelia. tinyurl.com/7rmv6bx3

Dunbar Easter Parade

The 80th-annual Dunbar Easter Parade returns with floats, marching bands and more. The parade starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31 at Dunbar Jupiter Hammond Library and travels south on Ford Street, west on Edison Avenue, north on Palm Avenue, east on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and then back to the library. An Easter celebration also takes place noon to 8 p.m. at Clemente Park, 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The celebration includes an Easter egg hunt, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. Other Easter events are scheduled throughout the weekend. For more information, call Antoinette Gilmore at 281-5874, Valerie Ervin at 834-2862 or Vonda Curry at 634-7110. Or visit  facebook.com/dunbarfestivalcommitteeinc.

— 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 [email protected] . Follow or message him on social media: Facebook ( facebook.com/charles.runnells.7 ), X (formerly Twitter) ( @charlesrunnells ), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram ( @crunnells1 ).