{"id":2045953,"date":"2025-09-24T09:38:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2045953"},"modified":"2025-09-24T09:38:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:38:05","slug":"country-singers-horror-celebrities-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/country-singers-horror-celebrities-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Country singers, horror celebrities and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida?<\/p>\n

Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including\u00a0Florida Horror-Fest, comedian Nate Jackson and the annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. Plus a look at what\u2019s ahead in October.<\/p>\n

To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@gannett.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Island Hopper Songwriter Fest<\/h2>\n
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Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is back for its 11th year in Lee County.<\/p>\n

The sprawling, 11th<\/sup>-annual music fest continues with many singer-songwriters \u2014 mostly country-music artists \u2014 performing in downtown Fort Myers and on Fort Myers Beach. Now through Sunday, Sept. 28. Most events are free, but a few are ticketed. Country singer Chris Young performs a Sunday pool party at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina on Fort Myers Beach (5-8 p.m., $60). \u00a0island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Florida Horror-Fest<\/h2>\n
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A publicity poster for Florida Horror-Fest<\/p>\n

The annual, horror-themed convention returns with more things to make your hair stand on end: Horror- and pop-culture-themed celebrity guests, panel discussions, vendors, a cosplay contest and more. The celebrity lineup includes actor Paul T. Taylor (Pinhead in the movie \u201cHelllraiser: Judgment\u201d), drummer Dr. Chud of horror-punk icons Misfits (1995-2000) and actor Leonaro Scelfo (best known for playing a cheerleader in the classic movie \u201cScream\u201d). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $20. Free for kids 11 and younger with each paid adult ticket, $10 for additional children. Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, south Fort Myers. floridahorrorfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Florida Rep\u2019s ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’<\/h2>\n

This funny revue celebrates the music of the famous \u201cRat Pack\u201d: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. The trio returns to earth from heaven for a show packed with hits, including \u201cMy Way,\u201d \u201cWhat Kind of Fool Am I?\u201d and \u201cEverybody Loves Somebody.\u201d Sept. 30-Nov. 16. $80. Limited seating. ArtStage Studio Theatre at Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., downtown\u00a0Fort Myers. 332-4488 or\u00a0floridarep.org<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Comedian Nate Jackson at B.B. Mann<\/h2>\n
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Comedian Nate Jackson<\/p>\n

The rising comedy star brings his Big Dog Tour to south Fort Myers. Nate Jackson has more than 4 million TikTok followers. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. $51-$63. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Broadway Palm\u2019s ‘Murder For Two’<\/h2>\n
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Broadway Palm\u2019s “Murder For Two”<\/p>\n

Last chance to see this zany musical mystery about a small-town cop trying to solve the death of a famous author. Two actors play all 13 roles and also play the piano. Now through Saturday, Sept. 27. $68-$88. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com<\/a><\/p>\n

LOOKING AHEAD<\/h2>\n

Millennial Oktoberfest in downtown Fort Myers<\/h2>\n

The ninth-annual Oktoberfest celebration boasts German food and beer, themed cocktails, competitions, drinking games, \u201cdirndl girls\u201d and more. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5. Free. Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 271-2255 or facebook.com\/MillennialBrewing<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Carrie: The Musical\u2019 at Arts Bonita<\/h2>\n

A spooky rock musical based on Stephen King\u2019s book and movie about a bullied teenaged girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers. Everything comes to a head at a bloody, vengeance-filled senior prom. Oct. 3-12. $24-$39 ($16 for students). The show is intended for mature audiences. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, <\/strong>10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org<\/a><\/p>\n

ParrotPHest at Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach<\/h2>\n
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Singer Jimmy Buffett performs during NBC’s ‘Today’ show Summer Concert Series in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2016. REUTERS\/Brendan McDermid<\/p>\n

Parrotheads and trop-rock fans can party with boat drinks, live bands, raffles, giveaways and a best-dressed parrothead contest at this new three-day festival. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5. Free except for events in Fins Up! Beach Club. Those are free for the resort\u2019s overnight guests, but everyone else needs a $75 day pass. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. MargaritavilleResorts.com\/Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Fort-Myers-Beach\/ParrotPHest<\/a><\/p>\n

Broadway Palm\u2019s \u2018Pretty Woman\u2019<\/h2>\n

The musical adaptation of the beloved 1990 romantic movie starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. The soundtrack features original music by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Oct. 3-Nov. 15. $48-$98. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 or email crunnells@gannett.com. Follow or message him on social media: Facebook(@charles.runnells.7), Instagram (@crunnells1) and X (@CharlesRunnells)<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Best things to do in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs: BB Mann, Florida Rep<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

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