Special Events
2024-25 Season
Wicked Walk
Celebrating the arts and the achievements of student artists in Lee County, Wicked Walk is a collaborative project between the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Lee County Public Schools, and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Cue the music! October is the perfect time to walk through the fantastic stagings, see gruesome make-up, and spooky dancing that will thrill kids and mummies alike!
Thank God Its Monday
Presented by: The Fort Myers Film Festival
Every first Monday in season mix through March, mingle, grab a drink and intellectualize with local film host and curator Eric Raddatz during live, independent film screenings at 7 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Retro Rooftop Dance Party’s
Dress up in your favorite decade attire! Break out your old bell bottoms, leg warmers, or zip off jeans and bring your best dance moves to get groovy and party like it’s the 20th century!
Back Lot Rave and Rock Circus
Concert Series
Cooking for the Arts
Stir up some fun with friends and family at Cooking for the Arts! Cooking for the Arts invites guests to prepare their own five-star meal. Follow along with the chef as you and your guests take turns cooking a four-course meal.
Festival of Trees
Spreading Holiday Cheer
The 18th Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center! Experience the beautiful trees decorated by local businesses to raise money for Goodwill of Southwest Florida and SBDAC. See these gorgeous creations for just $2 per person, beginning on December 5th!
New Years Eve
Rooftop Bash
Ring in the New Year at Southwest Florida’s largest open air rooftop while sipping champagne or your favorite cocktails and a birds-eye view of the historic downtown Fort Myers River District!
American Virtuosi Gala
American Virtuosi is an incredible performance by some of the most celebrated musicians in the genre and it invites audiences to take part in an unforgettable evening of live classical music.
Ticket purchase includes dinner and an intimate concert
Edge of Couture
The Art of Fashion
Join us for an evening where couture becomes a dynamic expression of identity and imagination. Edge of Couture is more than a show—it’s an immersive experience that challenges the boundaries of fashion and celebrates the beauty of individuality.
Casino Royale
Join us for an evening of glamour, intrigue, and high-stakes excitement at our Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser! Embrace the elegance and sophistication of Agent 007’s world
Famous Author Lecture Series
Enjoy a delicious lunch by Friscos and a lecture from national best-selling authors offering insights on their works.
Famous Author Lecture Series Sponsored By: FineMark Bank
Fort Myers Film Festival
4th of July
Rooftop Bash
Come celebrate Independence day and enjoy a panoramic 360˚ view of the City and the sunset over the Caloosahatchee River at the largest open air rooftop in SW Florida!
24 Hour Festival
It’s that time again to celebrate all the creative energy, brilliance, and fortitude of artists and performers from our own backyard in Ghostbird’s annual 24 Hour Festival!