Fort Myers events this week: Nintendo star and more

This week's Fort Myers roundup highlights Charlie's ComicCon with voice actor Kevin Afghani, the MLK Commemorative March and a mix of music, theater and community events across Southwest Florida.

Fort Myers and nearby Southwest Florida have several public events scheduled this week. The guide collects local arts, music, theater and community gatherings in one listing. It highlights Charlie's ComicCon with voice actor Kevin Afghani and the annual MLK Commemorative March. The calendar also notes other performances and festivals running through late January. This week's highlights: - Charlie's ComicCon features Kevin Afghani, the new voice of Mario and Luigi on the Nintendo Switch, plus vendors, cosplay and guests; it is set for Sunday, Jan. 18 at Embassy Suites in Estero with tiered admission prices. - The MLK Commemorative March begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19 at the Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Library and proceeds along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Centennial Park, followed by a festival at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. - Venezia Renaissance Faire runs Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17-18 in Bonita Springs with jousting, period performers and a medieval marketplace. - Fort Myers Music Walk is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 with bands performing in streets and venues downtown. - Laboratory Theater presents paired shows called "Private Parts Open To The Public," including Wayne Keller's piece and "The Vagina Monologues," with performances Jan. 16-18 in downtown Fort Myers. - Several staged productions and festivals continue or begin this month, including "Some Like It Hot" through Jan. 18, Florida Rep's "Always... Patsy Cline" through Jan. 25, and the immersive "Lord of the Flies: The Experience" on Jan. 24-25 at Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Summary: The listing shows a mix of family-focused festivals, live music and adult-oriented theater across Fort Myers and neighboring towns. Key dates to note in the schedule run from Jan. 16 through Jan. 25, with some events offering limited seating or space. Undetermined at this time.