Thursday, November 5, 2026 (Issue #88)🎨 BIG ARTS SANIBELBIG ARTS has a big season ahead! 🎭 We sat down with the wonderful Lee Ellen Harder, Executive Director of BIG ARTS, whose enthusiasm for the arts is contagious! She shares how this island arts hub got its start and gives us a sneak peek at what’s coming up—from performances and films to classes and exhibits. Have a listen, then grab a friend and make plans for some BIG fun at BIG ARTS! 🌴 See you around the islands, Nick, Lori & Max
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🗞️📣LOCAL NEWS
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🎶🎵🎸LIVE MUSICAmerican Legion (4249 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel) Public welcome. Captain’s Catch (1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel) Thursday 5:00PM – 8:00PM & Friday 6:30PM – 8:30PM Keylime Bistro (11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva) Daily 12:00PM – 5:00PM & 5:30PM – 9:30PM MudBugs Cajun Kitchen (1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) RC Otter’s Island Eats (11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva) Daily 1:00PM – 4:00PM & 5:00PM – 8:00PM Spatini Tea Bar (1504 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen (1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) |
Results of previous poll:
Will you make it to the Annual Fall Fest?
Yes!, can’t wait! 2.8%
Not this year. 97.2 %
📆 HAPPENINGS Submit an Event
The Brain BusAlzheimer’s Association’s mobile outreach initiative. Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road) 10:00AM – Noon FREE The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’sPresentation on the 10 warning signs. Light refreshments. Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road) 11:00AM – Noon FREE Safe HarborSupport group for all cancer types led by the San Cap Pink Project. Special sound bath event. The Tree House (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) Two sessions 4:00 – 5:00PM or 5:30PM – 6:00PM FREE Mahjong Club – Advanced/IntermediateAdvanced/intermediate mahjong. Mahjong sets are provided. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 5:30PM – 8:00PM $$
Guided Beach WalkJoin SCCF marine educators to see what’s washed ashore. Sanibel Moorings Resort (845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel) 9:00AM – 10:30AM Make a Pipe Cleaner CraftMake a DIY pipe cleaner turkey. Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva) Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM FREE Family StorytimeReading, singing, and playing to build reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 10:30AM – 11:00AM FREE Homeschool MeetupHomeschooled children can enjoy games and activities while parents chat. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 11:00AM – Noon FREE
FISH of SanCap Jog N Jam10K and 5K race Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 7:30AM – 10:30AM $$ SanCap Motor Club Cruise InCoffee, donuts, and cars! Periwinkle Place (2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Sanibel Island Farmers MarketLocal vendors sell fresh food and a variety of products. Sanibel City Hall (800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 9:00AM – 1:00PM FREE to park and enter Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club MeetingGuest speaker Dr. Ashley Oliphant. Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel) 1:30PM start FREE open to all
Memory Lane: A Community Photo ExhibitIn honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness, share a photo and short story honoring a loved one, caregiver, or special memory. Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel) Exhibit on displayed Nov. 9 through Nov. 30 Sanibel-Captiva Art League Plein AirPlein air paint out. All are welcome. Chapel by the Sea (11580 Chapin Lane, Captiva) 9:30AM – Noon Zentangle DrawingCreate a fun folded zentangle card. BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 10:00AM – 1:00PM $$ Make a Pipe Cleaner CraftMake a DIY pipe cleaner turkey. Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva) Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM FREE Beginner MacrameDesign a beautiful plant hanger. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Noon – 3:00PM $$ BIG ARTS Film Series: NashvilleFive days in the Nashville country and gospel music scene. BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 6:00PM start $$
Captiva Island Farmers MarketLocal vendors sell fresh food and a variety of products. The Shops at South Seas (5400 Plantation Road 9:00AM – 1:00PM FREE to park and enter Shell Islands Garden Club Membership MeetingAll about forcing bulbs. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 10:00AM – 11:30AM $$ Family StorytimeReading, singing, and playing to build reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 10:30AM – 11:00AM FREE Advice for your Device: Library AppOpen lab where you can ask Library app questions. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 11:00AM – Noon FREE Mandala Dot PaintingCreate a holiday beautiful ornament. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 1:00PM – 3:00PM $$ Sanibel Island Fishing Club MeetingAll are welcome—no membership required! Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 5:30PM – 7:30PM $$ Wine & Raku MixerLearn this traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 4:00PM – 6:00PM $$ The Sanibel Report 2.0: Community DiscussionSCCF scientists and partner organizations will present their updated research. Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 6:00PM – 7:30PM FREE registration required Teen Scene Movie NightEnjoy a night in with pizza and a movie. Grades 6-9. Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel) 6:30PM – 9:30PM $$
Guided Beach WalkJoin SCCF marine science educators to see what’s washed ashore. Island Inn (3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel) 9:00AM – 10:30AM $$ Veteran’s Day EventLive music, performances, local honorees, and a special guest speaker. Sanibel City Hall (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 11:00AM start Intermediate MacrameDesign a beautiful wall hanging. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Noon – 3:00PM $$ Crafternoon-Thanksgiving MuralWork together to color a giant festive mural. All ages. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 3:00PM – 4:00PM FREE Butterfly-Scaping: How to Design a ButterflyscapePresented by SanCap Native Plant Design. Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel) Noon – 1:30PM $$ Fly Tying NightBeginners and seasoned pros are invited to an evening of tying, conversation, pizza, and drinks. Sanibel Fly Outfitters (2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 6:00PM – 8:00PM FREE (donations accepted) Sum FunctionDocumentary featuring the nation’s all-veteran wheelchair rugby team. BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 7:00PM start $$
Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement ProjectHelp SCCF improve gopher tortoise habitat. Park at CECI (350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel) 8:45AM – 10:30AM BLOOM Art ExhibitSCCF and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League exhibit celebrating island plants, flowers, and wildlife. Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 10 FREE 10:00AM to 1:00PM Tuesday through Friday 3D Printing Workshop: ThanksgivingDiscover how 3D printing works. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 4:00PM – 5:00PM FREE Americas Boating CourseA two-session basic boating safety course presented by the Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power Squadron. Second session on Nov 18th. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 4:00PM – 8:00PM $$ Mahjong Club – Advanced/IntermediateAdvanced/intermediate mahjong. Mahjong sets are provided. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 5:30PM – 8:00PM $$ Caloosa Comedy NightHeadliner is Caleb Synan. Event space at Rosalita’s Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel) Doors open at 6:00PM showtime 7:30PM $$
Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill
Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel) Mahjong Mondays
Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva) Sanibel-Captiva Rotary
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Sanibel Community House
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Santiva Islanders
Santiva Islanders Center (2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 11, Sanibel) Yappy Hour
Pierce’s Paw Paradise (1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) |
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Nick, Lori & Max Adams |
