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Check back regularly for the latest events from WGCU including concerts, premieres & screenings, travel and more!
February 2025
February 2, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST Doo Wop Project Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, United States

THE DOO WOP PROJECT presented by the Gulf Coast Symphony. At the Hop! is the Doo Wop Project’s symphonic love letter to that indelible show and the iconic songs heard on that show. Songs from Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Smokey Robinson, and more!

$100

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February 6, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST An Evening with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Join WGCU for an exclusive evening with All Things Considered Host Mary Louise Kelly Event Details: 4:30 to 5:30 PM – Private Meet and Greet (Limited Availability) 6:00 to 7:30 PM – Main Event Mary Louise Kelly is a globally recognized journalist, having reported from North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, and beyond. A Harvard lecturer, a …

$150

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February 6, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST The Jay Leno Charity Comedy Night Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, United States

The comedian and former host of The Tonight Show will perform stand-up comedy Thursday, Feb. 6, at Hertz Arena for Jay Leno Charity Comedy Night. Southwest Florida's popular Ben Allen Band opens the show.

$150

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February 8, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Windborne: The Music of Queen Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, United States

Bridging the gap between rock n’ roll and classical music, Gulf Coast Symphony performs The Music of Queen. The conductor takes the podium to present Windbourne's The Music of Queen, a program scored to extend the listening experience of Queen’s exceptional tunes.

$100

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February 11, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Virtual Wine Tasting Event with Rick Steves Virtual

Virtual wine tasting event led virtually over Zoom with Rick Steves and a Sommelier ▪ Event ticket includes:- 120 minutes of wine education and Q&A- Wine kit can accommodate (2) 21+ adults: 6 mini bottles of wine (187ml) that will be shipped directly to attendee’s door.

$150

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March 2025
March 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Trinity: Classically Irish Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, United States

Recorded for PBS by the Gulf Coast Symphony in 2021, Trinity: Classically Irish returns for an unforgettable evening of Irish music. This talented trio brings fresh arrangements to cherished classics, showcasing their global performance experience. Enjoy timeless favorites like "Red is the Rose," "Danny Boy," "The Parting Glass," "The Rocky Road to Dublin," and more.

$100 – $130

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May 2025
May 14, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT Brit Floyd Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, United States

Brit Floyd returns in 2025 with their most ambitious production yet, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s legendary album 'Wish You Were Here'. Experience a breathtaking laser and light show, the iconic circular screen, inflatables, and theatrical effects that bring this classic to life. Released in 1975, 'Wish You Were Here' is hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring beloved tracks like “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Welcome to the Machine,” “Have a Cigar,” and the unforgettable title song.

$100 – $150

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May 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Hauser Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, United States

CELLO Reinvented Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world and defying the conventions of the established music business. His iconic rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” the vehicle that launched him as an internet sensation and established him as the founding member of the duo 2Cellos, has not only captured the hearts and minds of millions but, more importantly, has cemented HAUSER as one of the world’s most important twenty-first century instrumentalists.

$110

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