Friday, Aug. 6

¦ Sweet Event - The Punta Gorda Historical Society at the Woman’s Club building, 118 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda, holds a Pineapple Dessert event from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy samples of desserts from the new cookbook, “Pineapple, Pineapple & Pineapple.” The topic was chosen to recognize this fruit that once gave the community the title Pineapple Center.

¦ Art Walk - Downtown Fort Myers comes alive with art and music from 6-10 p.m. during the monthly Art Walk. (239) 332-0161 or (239) 278-5236.

¦ Talent Event - Charlotte County’s Got Talent takes place from 4-8 p.m. tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Cultural Center Theater. Round one is a public audition with the audience voting and judges scoring. The final round is set for Aug 8. $5 for each round. 625- 4175, ext. 221.

¦ Rock Out - Punta Gorda’s own Jim Morris performs trop rock music from 5-9 p.m. Center Stage at Fishermen’s Village.

¦ Ballroom Dance - Dance Fusion of Port Charlotte, 1109 Tamiami Tr., #4, has a group class in ballroom dancing followed by a dance party from 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Friday. $10 per person. 623-9123.

¦ Quilting Group - The Peace River Quilter’s Guild Inc. meets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4005 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda. 833- 4477.