WWE Bob Dylan Tribute Concert

Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida this weekend and beyond? Here are five engaging activities to consider, including a Bob Dylan tribute concert and the WWE SuperShow. We also highlight some upcoming events like the annual Songwriters 4 Vets concert and a Fringe Fort Myers fundraiser show.

The WWE’s summer tour is making a stop at Hertz Arena, featuring top wrestling stars such as Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, The Bloodline, Sami Zayn, a championship match between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles, and a triple-threat match with Seth Rollins, Gunther, and Damian Priest. The event takes place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Tickets range from $30 to $215. On-site parking costs $30 plus taxes and fees, while parking is free at nearby Miromar Outlets. Hertz Arena is located at 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. For more information, visit [hertzarena.com](https://hertzarena.com).

For theater enthusiasts, Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery ‘The Mousetrap’ is being performed at the Broadway Palm dinner theater. This play, which is the world’s longest-running, follows seven strangers who find themselves stranded in a remote country guesthouse during a snowstorm, where one of them is a murderer. The show runs from Aug. 16 to Sept. 21, with tickets priced between $60 and $85. Broadway Palm is located at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. For more details, visit [broadwaypalm.com](https://broadwaypalm.com).

The Americana Community Music Association is hosting a Bob Dylan tribute show in Fort Myers, featuring performances by local artists. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for ACMA’s home, All Faiths Unitarian Church, includes a contest for the best Bob Dylan look-alike and a prize for the musician who performs the most recent Dylan song. The concert is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. More information is available at [americanacma.org](https://americanacma.org).

IMAG History & Science Center is offering half-price admission for its annual Community Day event. The event includes children’s crafts, animal shows, science demonstrations, and hurricane preparedness seminars by NBC-2 meteorologists. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Admission costs $9.75 for adults and $7.50 for college students and children aged 3-18. IMAG History & Science Center is located at 2000 Cranford Avenue, downtown Fort Myers. Visit [theimag.org](https://theimag.org) for more details.

Another interesting activity this weekend is a fundraiser for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter featuring the Ben Allen Band. This popular Southwest Florida country group will perform at the event, which also includes raffles, prizes, a pet adoption drive, and the restaurant’s full menu and bar. The fundraiser is from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets are $20. The event takes place at Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S. Tamiami Trail, south Fort Myers. For more information, visit [https://tinyurl.com/3x7r7823](https://tinyurl.com/3x7r7823).

Beyond these immediate activities, there are a few more noteworthy events in the coming weeks. The eighth annual Singer/Songwriter Competition at Davis Art Center is happening at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Tickets are $10-$15. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. For more details, visit [sbdac.com](https://sbdac.com).

Fans of Frank Sinatra can catch the tribute show ‘My Way’ at Players Circle Theater, which transforms the venue into a 1940s-style nightclub. Four singers and a jazz trio will celebrate Sinatra’s hits, including “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “New York, New York.” The show runs until Sunday, Aug. 18. Tickets range from $35 to $55. Players Circle Theater is located at 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. For tickets and more information, visit [playerscircletheater.com](https://playerscircletheater.com).

The Modern Bridal Expo Southwest Florida is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features a 2:30 p.m. fashion show, over 40 vendors, entertainment, catering and cake samples, and more. Admission is $5 online or $10 at the door. The Club at Grandézza is located at 11481 Grande Oak Blvd., Estero. For more information, visit [southerneventproductionsfl.com](https://southerneventproductionsfl.com).

Country rapper Struggle Jennings is performing at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon on Monday, Aug. 19. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the concert starting at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, and reserved seating costs $65 (plus taxes and fees). The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon is located at 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. For more details, visit [theranchfortmyers.com](https://theranchfortmyers.com).

Looking ahead, the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Florida SouthWestern State College is hosting a new exhibit titled “Language Is A Virus,” featuring works by William S. Burroughs and Laurie Anderson. The show explores language as a transformative force and includes personal artifacts, manuscripts, and unique works of art. The exhibit opens on Monday, Aug. 19, and runs through Dec. 7. Admission is free. The gallery is located at 8099 College Parkway S.W., Building L, south Fort Myers. For more details, visit [rauschenberggallery.com](https://rauschenberggallery.com).

Additionally, the Songwriters 4 Vets concert in Bonita Springs is set for Saturday, Aug. 24. This event features performances by Nashville songwriters Wyatt Durrette, Channing Wilson, Patrick Davis, Eric Paslay, and Levi Lowrey. Tickets are $125 for a single seat and $375 for a table for four, with VIP packages also available. The concert is from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. For tickets and more information, visit [songwriters4vets.com](https://songwriters4vets.com).

For blues fans, the Southwest Florida Regional Blues Challenge takes place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1-6 p.m. Local blues acts will compete for a chance to move on to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The event, organized by the Southwest Florida Blues Society, will be held at Mango Rita’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 11, south Fort Myers. Tickets are priced between $10 and $20. Visit [swfbs.org](https://swfbs.org) for more details.

Finally, Bonita Springs is hosting its first-ever LGBTQ pride pageant on Sunday, Aug. 25, to raise funds for the upcoming Bonita Springs Pride event on Sept. 28. Participants will compete for the titles of Mr., Miss, and Mx. Bonita Springs Pride, judged on categories like talent and Q&A. The event starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are $13. Ceremony Brewing is located at 10441 Packinghouse Lane, Bonita Springs. For more information, visit [bonitaspringspride.org](https://bonitaspringspride.org).

In the spirit of support for the arts, be sure to check out the Fringe Fort Myers fundraiser show “Stabilized Not Controlled” performed by Frank Blocker. The play will raise funds for the annual festival and address recent cuts in arts grants by Governor Ron DeSantis. The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more details, visit [artinlee.org](https://artinlee.org).

Source: Fort Myers News-Press