October starts on a Friday this year, and that means Art Walk. Most of this weekend happens downtown, with art on First Street, a country show at Barbara B. Mann and a bigger Saturday farmers market.
Monthly Art Walk
Friday, October 2, 5 to 9 p.m.
First Street, downtown Fort Myers
Local and regional artists line the streets of the River District to show and sell their work. It is free to attend. The first two hours in the City’s three downtown garages are free through October 31.
October Galleries Opening Reception at the Alliance for the Arts
Friday, October 2, 5 to 7 p.m.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Three new shows open at once. “Passage” is a members show about change and moving on. Dahye Kim’s “Time no Time” is an installation made with screens, video and light. Marian Fuller shows mixed media made from found things, including shredded credit cards. The shows stay up through October 31.
Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild Tour
Friday, October 2, 8 p.m.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
The Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member brings songs from her new album, Wild, with Colton Bowlin opening. Tickets start at $54.
Culinary District Farmers Market Kickoff
Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Culinary District, downtown Fort Myers
The Saturday market gets bigger this week, with more than 70 vendors spread across more of downtown. An opening bell ceremony starts things off at 9 a.m. Look for fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, cheese, plants, flowers and jewelry.
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