Southwest Florida Funcast, July 4-10

Kona the border collie keeps his eyes on the prize while chasing a tennis ball during a dock-diving training session.(Photo: Jack Hardman/The News-Press)

Today

• Art Walk The free monthly art event takes place from 6-10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Art galleries and other businesses stay open late for art shows, live music, an after party and more. Downtown Fort Myers. fortmyersartwalk.com

• First Friday Dixie Downtown Hoedown Live music, entertainment, food, drinks, free dance lessons and loads of fun. Held in the street in front of Dixie Roadhouse, 1023 S.E. 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, the first Friday every month. 541-7900. facebook.com/dixieroadhouse

• Early Bird Fourth of July Barbecue and Helping Paws Fundraiser Yarddog Charlie performs "Florida swamp music" at this fundraiser for Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary. There also will be a silent auction, raffles and food and drink specials. Everyone who donates food, supplies or money gets raffle tickets. The sanctuary needs items such as canned and dry cat food, scoopable cat litter, treats, paper towels, trash bags, bleach and cleaning products. 3-6 p.m. Free admission. Woody's Waterside, 3051 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. 283-5555 or woodyswaterside.com

Saturday

• Your Dog Can Do This...Dock Diving If your dog loves toys and water then Dock Diving may be for you. Come try out this amazing sport, bring water and prepare to hang out and watch all the dogs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. The Shell Factory, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, 464-1859. suncoastdockdogs.com

Sunday

• "The BIG Car Show" Presented by Edison Park 8 and Big Brothers Big Sisters. All registration fees will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Seeking sponsorships and "Bigs" for the "Littles" who are without a big brother/sister. Join us for a great day filled with music, food, movies, and rare and beautiful cars. noon-4 p.m. Preregistration of vehicles $15, then $20 the day of the event. Edison Park Plaza LLC, 2275 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, 334-7661. facebook.com/events/442380219229573/?ref_notif_type=like&source=1

Monday

• Films for Film Lovers "Nine Queens" Early one morning, Marcos observes Juan successfully pulling off a bill-changing scam on a cashier, and then getting caught as he attempts to pull the same trick on the next shift. Marcos steps in, claiming to be a policeman, and drags Juan out of the store. Once they are back on the street, Marcos reveals himself to be a fellow swindler with a game of much higher stakes in mind. 7-9 p.m. $10. Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989. artcenterbonita.org

Thursday

• The Off Broadway Palm's "Boeing Boeing" Fasten your seat belts for the Tony Award-winning comedy about French bachelor Bernard and his three flight attendant fiancees. Bernard keeps "one up, one down and one pending" until an unexpected schedule change brings all three beautiful women to Paris, and to Bernard's apartment, at the same time. Show dates: July 10-Aug. 9. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, with select matinees. $29-$49. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 278-4422. broadwaypalm.com

Comedian Eric Schwartz (Photo: Special to the Sun Times)

• Comedian Eric Schwartz (aka Smooth-E) Schwartz has some of the most downloads on the Web through sites such as Funny Or Die, he hosts his own TV show, "On The Spot," which airs nationally on CW, ABC, CBS and NBC stations. For tickets call 239-389-6901. Showtimes: 9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, July 10-13. $20. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 389-6901. offthehookcomedy.com/

• Marc Vee Quartet Marc Vee has released four jazz albums internationally and has played concerts on the same bill with Kenny G, Dave Brubeck, Boney James, Peter White, Spiro Gyra, Kenny Loggins and many more. 7-9 p.m. $20-$30. Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989. artcenterbonita.org

Friday, July 11

• Stage 2 Improv Comes to Fort Myers See what everyone has been laughing about in Naples. The improv-comedy troupe comes to Fort Myers for the first time. Performances are 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (the first show is family-friendly, the second geared toward adults). The show kicks off Pinchers' new Late Nights at the Marina series. Admission is $20 for show only, $30 with a $20 dinner coupon. Pinchers Crab Shack at The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 W. First St., Fort Myers. 431-5504

• "Moments" Exhibition Opening Reception Happiness can come from simple, brief experiences and pleasures. Moments that take you away from the chaos happening around you. Artists are asked to capture their moments, their world, their life, and inspire people. Moments, no matter what they are, are pieces that make the picture of your life complete. Seize your Moments. Opening reception July 11 from 6-8 p.m. On display July 11-24. Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989. artcenterbonita.org

• "The Four Poster" This play has two characters, He (Michael), and She (Agnes). The four-poster bed in their house serves them from their wedding night through their ultimate retirement to smaller quarters. He and She meet the four-poster and a pillow that says "God Is Love" on their comic, yet tender, wedding night. Each comes to the marriage with minimum experience. They have children, and go through the usual trials of marriage, but stick together as there is true love between them. Show dates: July 11-20. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. $12-18. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, 772-5862. culturalparktheater.com

• MidSummer's ART Opening and Celebration Haze Studio Salon and Gallery, welcomes you for some wine, cheese, hors d'oeuvres, music, entertainment and mingling. The party will be extended to the parking lot, where you will find live DJs and fire spinning. John Schellenberg and Jenna T Lefevre's ART will be on display. 6-11 p.m. Haze Studio Salon Gallery, 12680 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 333-9267. facebook.com/events/1433706236882671/

• Pet Coral Poolside Yappy Hour Bring a chair and your dog. All dogs must be spayed/neutered and proof of vaccines. This is an off-leash dog park environment, social dogs only. Refreshments served. 6:30-8 p.m. Pet Coral Resort and Veterinary, 924 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, 673-8453. petcoral.com

Saturday, July 12

• Beer, Baseball & Boom! Presented by The Miracle, Killebrew Root Beer, and Gator Country. Beer sampling from 5-7 p.m., with the Miracle game starting at 6:05 p.m. After the game, the skies will light up with a great fireworks show. Advance tickets start at $6.50. Beer sampling tickets start at $20. Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. 768-4210. miraclebaseball.com

• Black Elixir Media Presents: "The StormsAt Home" This original inspirational stage play is a story of redemption for a drug-addicted mother whose bad behavior potentially has lasting effects on her family. Be sure to bring your family and friends to this night of inspiration, drama, music and laughter on Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. The Storms At Home is a SeverLEE Gifted Production. $15 General admission / $7 children 12 and younger. Dr. Carrie Robinson Community Center, 2990 Edison Ave., Fort Myers. 634-7837. facebook.com/SeverLEEGiftedProd

• History of Fort Myers Public Art Tour Every public artwork piece in downtown Fort Myers tells a tale about the city's history. This tour will reveal little known facts about Fort Myers you simply can't experience any other way. The tour is the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and is led by art novelist, columnist and enthusiast Tom Hall. $15 per person reservations are required. True Tours, 2200 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-945-0405. truetours.net.