No. 1 Standup Comedy Night at HOWL Gallery/Tattoo - Hosted by The Wolfpack Showcase
When: Monday June 13
Start Time: 8:00 p.m.
Where: HOWL Gallery/Tattoo - 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
Admission: Admission to this event is free
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What to Expect: The Wolfpack Showcase OPEN MIC Standup Comedy Night at Howl Gallery
will be hosted by Kyle Raymond. This is an Open Mic Night for Comedians only please! If you can make people laugh then get there early to sign up and be part of the fun!! Each comedian will have approx. 7-9 minutes for each act so expect a lot of different styles and go enjoy the night!
More Info: HOWL is a hybrid art gallery and tattoo shop in Fort Myers, Florida created by husband and wife team of Andy Howl and Alainna Zwiernik. They are a traditional tattoo shop and a low brow art gallery in one business that also features a craft beer and wine bar. They host the best local and regional original music, including weekly open mic events. Their current space is roughly 3,500 sq/ft with about half dedicated to the gallery and half to tattooing.
For information or questions contact: 239-332-0161
No. 2 Wicked Dolphin Distillery Tour
When: Tuesday June 14
Start Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery - Cape Spirits - 131 Southwest 3rd Place, Cape Coral, FL
Admission: Free to attend
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What to Expect: They will take you through the steps of how they source their ingredients, cook, ferment, distill, in their distillery plant then off to the barrel room where they will show you how their rum gets its unique color and taste. On this tour, you will also see how they come up with different flavors and bottle their award-winning Wicked Dolphin Rum.
After the tour, they take you to their tasting room where you will sample different rums that Wicked Dolphin offers and some new ones they are working on.
More Info: Wicked Dolphin Rum is Handcrafted and made from 100% Florida Sugar. Florida's Rum - Distilled and bottled at their family distillery. Barrel aged and blended for extreme quality and flavor. They invite you to visit and take a tour of how they make their Spirits.
No. 3 Backyard Veggie Growing 101
When: Wednesday June 15
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Wa ke hatchee Recreation Facility - 16760 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL
Admission: Free to attend
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What to Expect: Adrienne Potter Diaz (aka Miss Potter’s Place) will teach the Basics for a Successful SWFL Veggie Garden. Calling all beginning, transplanted or frustrated gardeners -- Do you have a desire to grow honest, non-toxic, nutritious food in your own backyard, but don’t think you have the know-how or even the space? We will discuss in detail our special zone, soil and season information -- Knowing how to work in a sub-tropical climate makes ALL the difference in the world on how successful your garden can be (with much less effort and space than you think)!
More Info: Miss Potter's Place is a backyard garden that took on a life of its own. It is a showcase for how productive and beautiful an edible landscape in SW Florida can be! There are several raised beds for veggies, a butterfly garden and numerous other flowers to support the pollinators, there are over 125 fruit, nut & spice trees, as well as backyard earthworm condos, bunnies and 16 free range chickens. Follow the gardening adventures on Facebook at: Miss Potters Place or check out the website at: www.MissPottersPlace.com.
No. 4 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Guided Boardwalk Tour
When: Friday June 17
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - 375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, FL
Admission: $14 per adult; National Audubon Members with ID receive $4 off per party of 2; $6 for college students; $4 for children 6 to 18 years old, and Free for children under 6 and Friends of Corkscrew Members.
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What to Expect: The Corkscrew Boardwalk Tour is one and-a-half hours long and is on the one mile short loop of the Boardwalk. A Corkscrew environmental educator will conduct the guided walks, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp, from its cypress forest and lettuce lakes to its pine thickets and open prairies. This gentle, pristine wilderness dates back 800 years and offers visitors a glimpse of long-ago Florida and a premier environmental learning experience. More than 200 bird species are permanent residents of the Sanctuary, including egrets, ibis, heron, limpkin and anhinga. Barred owls nest near the boardwalk and add their distinctive hoot to the aviary symphony. Winter visitors include pine warblers and painted buntings.
More Info: Visitors should check in the day of the tour at our admissions desk, and then meet your guides at the entrance to the boardwalk. We recommend that you bring water, bug spray, binoculars, and a camera when you explore the Boardwalk.
Water bottles, bug spray, and binocular rentals are available in the Blair Audubon Visitor Center.
Food is not permitted on the Boardwalk.
No. 5 Live! Jimmy Keys at Barbatella
When: Saturday June 18
Start Time: 9:00 p.m.
Where: Barbatella Restaurant - 1290 Third Street South, Naples, FL
Admission: $35 and includes a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. – Buy tickets HERE
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What to Expect: The internationally acclaimed entertainer Jimmy Keys will perform in the restaurant's courtyard. Keys' audience-involved act exhibits his talents as a piano player, vocalist, comedian and visual impressionist. These high-energy comedy shows revolve around his performance of popular Broadway songs and visual musical impressions of celebrities such as Elton John, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger, Prince Charles, Willie Nelson and more. Watch Jimmy perform HERE.
More Info: Barbatella is a spirited Italian trattoria located on Third Street South in Old Naples.
No. 6 Father's Day at the Shell Factory (Free Admission for Dad’s)
When: Sunday June 19
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Shell Factory Nature Park - 2787 N Tamiami Trl (US 41), North Fort Myers
Admission: Seniors (55+) $10 // Adult $12 // Children (4 to 12) $8 // Children 3 & under Free
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What to Expect: Come celebrate Father's Day at the Shell Factory! Many activities to enjoy and have fun with Dad! Free zip line ride for Dad, Free Mini golf for the whole family. Special Father Day Cookout and much, much more! Take a video tour of the Shell Factory HERE.
More Info: Yes, they have lots of shells, but they also have a Nature Park, Botanical Gardens, Eco Lab, Fun Park with Bumper Boats, Paddle Boats, Video Arcade & the Soaring Eagle Zip line, a huge retail store with FOUR Museums, restaurants, outdoor dining & bars AND they are Pet Friendly!!
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