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Happening this weekend:
11th Annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival
Sat., Oct. 8 & Sun., Oct. 9
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Times Square, Old San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach
This family-friendly event attracts thousands to enjoy the pirate bazaar, themed live music and performances, live ship battles, children’s activities, and a pub quest for the 21-and-over crowd. A $5 donation gets ages 12+ into the fun. For more info, visit fmbpiratefest.com.
Cops & Joggers 5K & Fun Night
Sat., Oct. 8
5-10 p.m.
Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers
The annual Cops & Joggers 5K begins at 7:45 and wraps up with a celebration at Centennial Park. There will be food, vendors, police equipment displays, music and a kid’s fun area. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Memorial Fund.
SWFL Pride Fest
Sat., Oct. 8, noon-7 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 9, 2-7 p.m.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
The theme of this year’s LGBT Pride event is “Equality needs YOU,” with food, dancing and more. Sunday’s event continues with dancing at Celsius Nightclub, 2213 Main St., downtown Fort Myers. Bring a chair, but pets and coolers aren’t allowed. Admission is $5 Saturday, $5-$8 Sunday. For more info, visit facebook.com/Pride.SWFL
Skid Row concert
Sat., Oct. 8
6 p.m.
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Pkwy. E., Cape Coral
Skid Row performs with Cinder as opening act for Cape Coral Bike Night. VIP tickets are $75. General admission $15.
239 Fest
Sat., Oct. 8
5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Rack ‘Em Spirits & Times, 1011 SE 47th Ter., Cape Coral
Punk, ska and reggae bands from across the state will take to two stages. Free admission. For more info, visit facebook.com/rackemcapecoral
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