• Homespun bluesy tunes take over this Mercato Nights Music Series as JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue takes the stage with their signature, homemade, hollow-body, two-string guitars made from cigar boxes. Bring a lawn chair to kick back on Mercato’s event lawn, and sip drinks from The Pub's outdoor bar.

• Southwest Florida singer-songwriter Sheena Brook brings her talents to Four Freedoms Park in Cape Coral for this free concert in the park hosted by the city. The former contestant on NBC’s The Voice serenades the crowd and on-site food trucks serve up tasty bites.

• The King of Queens' Kevin James is live at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers for his Owls Don’t Walk comedy tour. Expect a family-friendly show, as the actor shares humorous perspectives on parenting, marriage and modern life. Kevin’s first show sold out, so this second show was added by popular demand.

• Head out to the grass field next to The Poker Room on Old 41 Road for the kick-off of the Bonita Springs Food Truck Rally & Music Festival, a three-day celebration with live music acts from a variety of genres, food truck favorites and an artisan market.

• Runners take their mark at North Collier Regional Park for the Naples Paradise Coast Half Marathon & 5K. This scenic course takes early birds—both races start at 6:30 a.m.—on a winding path through the park with hydration stations set up roughly every two miles. All participants receive a swag bag with a shirt, finish medal and snacks.

• India Fest returns after a five-year hiatus. Experience dancing, music, vendors and cuisine from the various regions across India at Fort Myers’ Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. Check out the vibrant, flowing styles of the country at the on-site fashion show, and celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of color, by tossing handfuls of powdered paint into the air.

• Explore the art showcase that’s been running for nearly 70 years. About 20 local, professional artists gather in Fleischmann Park for Art in the Park to display works in a variety of mediums, ranging from ceramics and glass to jewelry and painting. Peruse the art-filled park and add a few pieces to your collection at this time-honored tradition hosted by Naples Art Institute.

• Millennial Brewing Co.'s seventh annual Festival of Grilled Cheese returns for two days of melty deliciousness. Sample different sandwich creations from local food trucks and restaurants in Downtown Fort Myers, dance along to live music from The Lineup Band and test your skills at activities like mini golf, axe-throwing and archery.

• It's opening weekend for Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop at The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples. This special exhibit demonstrates the breadth of Andy Warhol’s influence as a central figure of the Pop Art movement, featuring pieces from more than 20 years of work. Printmaking was a crucial part of his art, and the exhibit features some of the artist’s most rare prints. Keep an eye out for Warhol’s Vesuvius series, created two years before his death.

• Gulf Coast Symphony celebrates the soulful voices and talent of the iconic women who shaped the jazz genre with this Great Ladies of Jazz concert at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Catch the best of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Nina Simone at this unforgettable performance.

Royal Palm Academy King's Gala
Royal Palm Academy’s annual Kings’ Night Gala returns on April 26 with a country music performance from Southwest Florida’s Ben Allen Band and a rousing auction at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort And Spa in Bonita Springs. Proceeds from this elegant evening support the academy’s efforts to shape future leaders by funding technology upgrades and an arts program expansion. Get Tickets