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Current Florida Keys Arts & Culture Events

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  • Nov 01, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 Key West
  • Key West Film Festival
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  • 729 Fleming St Key West FL 33040
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  • Join us for the 13th Annual Key West Film Festival November 13–17. Known for curating superb films from around the world, attracting top movie critics from across the nation, and hosting the most epic parties in the Florida Keys. Get your passes now!
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  • Sep 13, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: The Antic Humor of Richard Weatherwax
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  • Richard Watherwax has more than 40 years’ experience in commercial, editorial, advertising and wedding photography. After 25 years shooting in Manhattan for top corporate brand clients, Watherwax found his home in Key West where he took to the easy, laid-back atmosphere of Key West like a duck to water. He developed his own unique style of art that many have called ‘Watherwax Whimsy.' The exhibition marks the photographer's 90th birthday later this year. The exhibition, on display through Nov. 24, is displayed in the Bryan Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
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  • Nov 7, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Studios of Key West: Memory Lane with works by Catherine Solmo
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  • This exhibition features works by Catherine Solo. Inspired by old photographs and her grandfather’s vivid stories, Solmo creates nostalgic paintings that pay tribute to past generations of Conchs and their traditions. She crafts unique stories through her art, presenting the island as it once was. The work keeps the spirit of old Key West alive, weaving narratives with humor and compassion. 533 Eaton St.
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  • Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Film Festival
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  • Named one of the top 25 coolest film fests in the world by Moviemaker magazine, the 13th annual Key West Film Festival is set for Nov. 13-17. The program and schedule will be released closer to the festival date.
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  • Nov 14, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: Dancing with The Celts
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  • Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville players to create the new sound and energy of The Celts. "TC" performs a fresh hybrid of Irish Americana which combines their own rootsy originals and tight vocal harmonies with fiery Irish Trad instrumentals. The Celts pack concert halls around the world including The Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium, The Lincoln Center and many others. Doors open 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. 512 Eaton St.
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  • Nov 14, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Marathon Community Theater: Beer for Breakfast
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  • This comedy features a group of men who gather for a weekend at a cabin to eat, drink and reminisce about their high school and college days in the 70s and indulge their fondness for drinking beer for breakfast. One of the men, the cabin owner, doesn't show up but his estranged wife does. What follows is a battle of wit and stamina over which is the stronger sex. Showtimes at 8 p.m. 5101 Overseas Hwy.
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  • Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West International Dance Co.: Lambada is Dead
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  • Lambada is Dead — Long Live Lambada! is a sultry murder mystery tracing the rise, fall, and rebirth of cultural craze. Filled with passion, betrayal, and infectious beats, the story features Key West resident and Brazilian dance sensation Braz dos Santos. Shows at 8 p.m. at San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St.
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  • Nov 14, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Film Festival: Adult Best Friends plus Q&A with Director Delaney Buffett
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  • What happens when childhood best friends hit their 30s, but their lives have gone in very different directions? One decides to get married and settle down, the other remains heartily committed to an extended case of arrested development. That’s the premise for this comedy, whose chemistry derives from real-life BFFs Katie Corwin and Delaney Buffett, who both co-wrote the film and co-star as its leads: Katie and Delaney. Director Delaney Buffett, recipient of this year's Golden Key Award for Emerging Talent, appears in person for a Q&A. 8 p.m. at Williams Hall, 729 Fleming St.
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  • Nov 15, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Pigeon Key Movies by the Sea: Finding Dory
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  • Pigeon Keys hosts another of its popular movie nights on the island with the featured movie, "Finding Dory." Tickets for the movie and a round-trip train ride are $25 and must be booked in advance. Walkers and bike riders may enter for $15. For all ticket holders, waivers must be signed PRIOR to arrival on the island. The movie starts at 7 p.m. with concessions available. No outside food or beverages.
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  • Nov 16, 2024 Key Largo Arts & Culture
  • Island Dolphin Care: I Do Care Event and Drone Light Show
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  • Enjoy an evening under the stars with the IDC Dolphin Pod. This fundraiser supports the organization's mission of seeking life-changing therapy solutions for children and families with special needs and veterans living with PTSD, as well as supporting the care of the IDC dolphin family. This memorable night includes a beautiful drone light show by Luna Light, live music, a silent auction, curated menu, open bar and dancing. All funds raised support the IDC mission. VIP entry at 5 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.
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  • Nov 16, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Coffee Butler Amphitheater: Trib Fest Key West
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  • Trib Fest brings a full day of family music fun from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m! The festival features among the best tribute acts exclusively flown in from the United Kingdom and Europe who aren't just cover bands, these are some of the best tribute acts in the world. They perform, dress, entertain and sing as the actual artists do for an ultimate family fun day and night. Expect food stalls, beverage stations, local vendors, and more at the venue. The confirmed line-up includes: Queen, Bob Marley, Oasis, Bon Jovi, The Police, Blink 182, Killers, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Masters of Rock, The Jam, Green Day.
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  • Nov 17, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Artisan Market: Leave Your Legacy Edition
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  • Shop the Artisan Market, enjoy cocktails, coffee, food from vendor stall and trucks, along with fine crafts, jewelry and more from talented local makers. This week's market supports Key West Art & Historical Society's Leave Your Legacy program through the buy-a-brick initiative. Indigenous Park at 1801 White St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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  • Nov 18, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Truman Legacy Symposium: Fire Prevention
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  • The 18th Truman Legacy Symposium focuses on President Truman's commitment to fire prevention and its relevancy today. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Key West's Old City Hall, 1300 White St., which was originally built and used as a fire station. Symposium tickets include a continental breakfast and lunch at Alonso's Oyster Bar restaurant. Optional tickets are available for a symposium dinner to be held that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St.
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  • Nov 19, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Harry S. Truman Little White House: Give 'Em Hell, Harry!
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  • Actor Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman, returns to Key West where he will take the stage on Tuesday, Nov.19, to star in the highly acclaimed stage production, “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” A companion event of the Nov. 18 Truman Legacy Symposium, the performance will be held on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the performance to begin at 4:30 p.m.
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  • Nov 19, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Fringe Theater: Hitler's Tasters
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  • Power, patriotism, and the dynamics of friendship are challenged when young German women are conscripted as food tasters. Winner of the 2017 Susan Glaspell award and named Best of the (Edinburgh) Fringe in 2019. "An unlikely subject for a comedy, and yet it succeeds brilliantly." Showtimes 7 p.m. at the Armory, 600 White St.
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  • Nov 20, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: Badfish - A Sublime Tribute
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  • The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. Doors at 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. 512 Eaton Street.
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  • Nov 20, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Library 65th Birthday Party
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  • Celebrate 65 years of history at the Key West Library birthday celebration beginning at 6 p.m. Dr. Corey Malcom, Lead Historian of the Florida Keys History Center, Key West Poet Laureate Dr. Emily Schulten and other dignitaries will speak, and the Libby York Quartet will perform their signature jazz music. Desserts will be served. The event is free and open to the public. 700 Flaming St.
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  • Nov 20, 2024 Islamorada Environmental
  • Florida Keys History & Discovery Center Lecture: Behind the Bait - Conversation with Fishing Guides
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  • Dive into the world of Islamorada fishing featuring guides Paul Ross, James Klein and Jack Givens. The talk is to be moderated by Tim Klein with opening remarks by Skip Bradeen. The engaging discussion will reveal information based on the day-to-day experiences of these local experts, including their observations on the ecosystem. Gain first-hand insight into life on our waterways. Cash bar and light appetizers available. Please register by Nov. 19. Doors open at 5 p.m.; lecture at 6 p.m. MM 82 oceanside on the ground of Islander Resort.
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  • Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Waterfront Playhouse: Into the Woods
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  • Into the Woods is one of the late Stephen Sondheim's most well-known musicals. It explores the intertwining of well-known fairytales, but more importantly, the consequences of the actions in those stories. Showtimes nightly at 8 p.m. plus three 2 p.m. Saturday matinees on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 and 14.
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  • Nov 21, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk
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  • The Morada Way Arts & Cultural District’s Third Thursday Art Walk in Islamorada is the organization’s landmark, monthly event. On the Third Thursday of each month, Keys-inspired fine artists, vendors, residents, and visitors congregate on Morada Way in Islamorada to celebrate the arts and culture in the Florida Keys. Enjoy a relaxing evening from 6-9 p.m. perusing local fine art, imbibing local craft beer and wine and listening to music, in the area between mile markers 81 and 82.
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  • Nov 21, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Walk on White Third Thursday Art Walk
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  • Explore an array of arts-focused offerings at more than 20 locations showcasing the works of painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers at this monthly third Thursday event from 6 to 9 p.m. Take in views of beautiful island architecture, exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, musical, literary and performance offerings and complimentary libations. White Street between Southard and United Streets.
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  • Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • The Joy Ride - Miami to Key West
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  • The Joy Ride, a thrilling two-day, 165-mile bicycle adventure from Miami to Key West, continues the philanthropic legacy of the SMART (Southern Most HIV/AIDS) Ride, which raised funds for HIV services organizations for 20 years. Participants are required to meet a fundraising goal to support benefiting agencies. This is a fully-supported cycling event with pit stops, route support teams, first aid, bike tech and an overnight stay at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key. A closing party in Key West is to be held at Bourbon St. Pub at 7 p.m. Nov. 23.
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  • Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Garden Club: Annual Fall Plant Sale & Art Market
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  • The club holds its annual fall plants sale and art market both days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Martello tower, 1100 Atlantic Blvd. Find a large selection of ornamental and native Florida plants for sale. Knowledgable volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with selection. Local artists and vendors are to offer paintings, jewelry, and many other items perfect for holiday gift giving. No pets allowed.
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  • Nov 22, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Bud N' Mary's Marina: Reef Revival Fest
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  • This free community festival celebrates Mote's dedication to researching and preserving the Florida Keys reef tract. Get a first-hand look at Mote's restoration efforts and enjoy live music, coral nursery tours, coral fragmentation workshops, food trucks, Florida Keys Brewing Co. beer and a Junior Scientist coral kids zone. Don't miss the chance to take a ride on the mechanical shark! 5 to 9 p.m., MM 79.8 oceanside.
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  • Nov 23, 2024 Key Largo Arts & Culture
  • Light Up Key Largo
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  • Kick off the holiday season at this great, annual community event. Bring the kids to enjoy train rides, vendors with holiday gifts, games, food and holiday treats. The fun starts at 4 p.m. with the tree lighting just after dark. MM 102 bayside at Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center.
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  • Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Holiday Fest
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  • A merry range of celebrations during Key West's busy holiday season traditionally includes the Harbor Walk of Lights, Holiday Historic Inn Tours and a lighted boat parade with festively lit vessels and good cheer. Other events include the annual hometown holiday parade, festive island lights tours via the Conch Tour Train and Old Town Trolley, seasonal artisan markets and bazaars, and New Year’s Eve “drops” that spoof New York City’s annual Times Square “ball drop.”
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  • Nov 27, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Lighting of the Key West Harbor Walk of Lights
  • Gather on the Harbor Walk plaza at Greene and Elizabeth St. to best see the official lighting of the 2024 Key West Harbor Walk of Lights with lights and creative displays reflecting the Maritime History of Key West. The Key West Harbor Walk of Lights stays lit nightly through New Year's Eve, stretching along the Key West Historic Seaport and Key West Bight Marina. Festive music starts at 5 p.m., with the lighting at 6 p.m.
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  • Nov 30, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: The Broken Hearts - Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
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  • The Broken Hearts were created by former Tom Petty and Mudcrutch band mate, bassist Charlie Souza, along with singer/songwriter Shawn Scheller as a tribute to Petty's passing in October of 2017. Originally intended only as a temporary project, the group of musicians including keyboardist Robin Swenson (Air Supply, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, 3 Dog Night), guitarist Joe Sanders, drummer Scott Lockhart, Souza and Scheller became continuously requested to return to events in Tom's honor. In 2018, the decision was made to become an official touring tribute project paying respect and honor to his life and music. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. 512 Eaton St.
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  • Nov 30, 2024 The Lower Keys Arts & Culture
  • Lower Keys Island Art Festival
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  • Get your holiday shopping off to a fun and festive start at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce's Island Art Festival. Find beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted art items by many talented artisans from both near and far at reasonable price points. Enjoy great music and food throughout the event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the Chamber of Commerce grounds, MM 31 oceanside.
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  • Nov 30, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Hogfish Bar & Grill 22nd Anniversary Party
  • Hogfish Bar & Grill, home to fresh seafood, great drinks, panoramic waterfront views, outdoor dining and plenty of local characters for a truly authentic Keys experience, is celebrating its 22nd anniversary Sat. Nov. 30. Enjoy great food and special musical guests Mac McAnally - 10-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band - along with Scotty Emerick and Eric Darken. 6810 Front Street, Stock Island, Key West.
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  • Nov 30, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Green Turtle Comedy Show
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  • This month nationally touring comedian Dougie Almeida (SiriusXM, FOX Sports, World Series of Comedy Finalist) headlines with South Florida favorites Zach Bugarin featuring and Lando Gonzalez hosting. Showtimes at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Seating starts 30 minutes prior to shows. Come early for drinks and dinner. MM 81.2
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