Cape Coral: Five things to do this week, including Peace Day in the Park
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Gatlin The former Nashville recording duo plays everything from Broadway to pop to — yes — country music. 7-9:30 p.m. $5. Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 549-3000 or capecabaret.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Liquid Spiral The experimental Orlando prog-rock band delves into melodic vocals, Latin rhythms and aggressive riffs. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Free. Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. facebook.com/RackemspiritsandTimes
Hawaiian Luau This tropical-themed event features a tropical buffet and non-alcoholic beverages (bring your own wine, if you like), a Polynesian dance show, an authentic Samoan fire-knife dancer and free hula lessons. 7-9 p.m. $25-$35. Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral. 549-4606
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Peace Day in the Park The 10th-annual event has moved from Cape Coral to Fort Myers' Alliance for the Arts. Its usual venue, Jaycee Park, is closed due to Hurricane Irma damage. The festival celebrates and promotes peace with music, art, yoga, pet adoption, face painting, meditation, crafts, food, raffles and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. peaceday-in-thepark.com or facebook.com/peacedayinthepark
Bluegrass in the Theater Just across the Midpoint Bridge in Fort Myers, you can watch local and regional bluegrass acts perform at this ongoing concert series. The September lineup features Andy Wahlberg, The Bugtussle Ramblers and Highway 41. Presented in partnership with the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida. 2-5 p.m. $10. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org
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