Best things to do in Fort Myers and Bonita include art fests and live music.

A weekend roundup lists events in Southwest Florida, including ArtFest Fort Myers and Bonita Springs art festivals, live music gatherings and a touring Broadway pop musical in early to mid-February.

Southwest Florida has a busy arts and entertainment calendar for the coming days. This roundup highlights major weekend events in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and nearby communities. Featured happenings include large art festivals, outdoor music events and a touring Broadway pop musical. The list also notes additional community attractions and shows scheduled through mid-February. Weekend highlights: - ArtFest Fort Myers (Feb. 6-8): About 200 artists will show work downtown, with an Art Under 20 high-school competition, a food court, community-stage performances, a timed 5K race, sidewalk chalk art, children’s crafts and the Symphony on the Sound pops concert Friday evening. - Bonita Springs National Art Festivals (Feb. 7-8): The second of three annual art festivals with more than 200 artists; proceeds benefit Arts Bonita and its programs; free with a suggested $5 donation. - Bonita Springs Seafood & Music Festival (Feb. 6-8): Seafood vendors, a marketplace and live music across reggae, rock, blues and soul; free admission. - "& Juliet" (Feb. 3-8): The touring Broadway pop musical reimagines Juliet’s story with a pop soundtrack and runs at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with limited seating and ticketed admission. - French Quarter Funk Fest (Feb. 7): New Orleans–style funk and brass acts perform in Immokalee, with free general admission and paid front-row/VIP options. - Additional events and listings: Fort Myers Art Walk, SWFL Super Card Show, Feast for the Senses fundraiser, Antique Ford Car Show, Puppy Bowl IV, a concert by organist Héctor Olivera, and several immersive and theatre productions scheduled later in February. Summary: The coming weekend offers multiple outdoor festivals and indoor performances that emphasize local art, music and community gatherings across Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. Event programming continues into mid-February with immersive exhibitions and theatre productions on the calendar. Specific dates and ticketing vary by event, and several shows and festivals are listed through Feb. 13–15. Undetermined at this time.