Calendar of Events

September 2019: Florida Keys Events

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  • Jun 3, 2019 - Sep 2, 2019 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum Salutes Military with FREE Admission
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  • History of Diving Museum is once again participating as a Blue Star Museum. Since the programs’ inception in 2010 HDM has collaborated with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense, along with more than 2,000 museums across America. This unique platform offers free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and up to five family members, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. Over 1,500 individuals have benefited by visiting the History of Diving Museum alone.
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  • Jun 3, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Diving With a Purpose, 15 Year Odyssey: Restoring Our Oceans, Preserving Our Heritage
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  • Multiple groups such as Diving With a Purpose, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Biscayne National Park, and more have spent 15 years working together to showcase cultural and natural resources throughout the country. They focus in the protection, documentation, and interpretation of African slave trade shipwrecks and the maritime history and culture of African-Americans. This new exhibit at the History of Diving Museum, mile marker 82.9, highlights several shipwrecks and aircraft and the archaeological processes used to study them.
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  • Sep 2, 2019 Islamorada
  • Heartbreakers Brewhouse presents: NBC's 'The Voice' Contestant Audra McLaughlin
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  • McLaughlin is a 26 year old Country Soul Singer/Songwriter who gained international recognition on Season 6 of NBC’s hit show “The Voice”. She was a member of Blake Shelton’s Team and her combination of powerhouse vocals, stunning looks and sweet demeanor took her all the way through to the finals. Audra's been working on some new originals that she'll be performing, along with her favorite songs that made such a big impact when she shined on The Voice. Audra will be performing at Heartbreakers Brewhouse at 81001 Overseas Hwy, from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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  • Sep 3, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Kids Free Florida Keys
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  • The Florida Keys extends a special invitation to families this fall. During the month-long celebration between Sept. 3 and Oct. 13, kids are treated to free admission to attractions and tours, complimentary meals and other great perks throughout the island chain. With multiple offers and warm fall weather, big fun is in store for kids, with savings for families. Visit the Key West Attractions Association’s website for participating museums & attractions, tours & watersports, hotels and restaurants.
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  • Sep 6, 2019 - Sep 8, 2019 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Fourth Annual Florida Keys Poker Paddle
  • 305-407-7939 E-mail Website
  • Please join Your Paddling Fools and Florida Keys Brewing Co. in Honoring and Supporting Our Courageous Service Men and Women and their Brave Families. Open to everyone to participate in a "poker" paddle race for kayaks and stand-up paddle boards in beautiful Islamorada. Essentially a "poker run" is an excuse to get together, have some fun and raise money and awareness for a great cause. The approximately 4-mile route will consist of five stops in mainly shallow water, including two sandbars. Packet Pick Up Party on Friday 9/6 as well as a Awards Ceremony Grand Finale Party on Sunday 9/8.
  • Sep 6, 2019 - Sep 8, 2019 Key West Fishing
  • Robert-James Sales S.L.A.M. Tournament
  • 305-664-2002 E-mail Website
  • In the first of three tournaments in the annual Redbone Celebrity Tournament Series, also called The Trilogy, anglers target tarpon, permit and bonefish to achieve the coveted "flats grand slam." The event raises funds for the fight against cystic fibrosis. A number of celebrities show their support by taking part in the tournament each year. Celebrity competitors have included Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, former Denver Broncos football player Mark Cooper and former NASA space shuttle astronaut Bruce Melnick.
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  • Sep 9, 2019 The Lower Keys
  • Toast to Anthony Bourdain at Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
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  • Join in celebrating the life of the great Anthony Bourdain and create awareness during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Enjoy complimentary food including a ceviche bar, pig roast and more. Each of the four winning cocktails from the "Battle of the Bartenders" competition (happening on August 19 at Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar) is to be available for purchase with winner taking all the glory. Enjoy great food, live music, silent auction and more, to benefit Westcare Guidance/Care Center (GCC) Inc., a local nonprofit focused on suicide prevention.
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  • Sep 10, 2019 - Sep 13, 2019 Islamorada
  • Fish With a Hero
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  • Each year, Fish With a Hero provides world-class fishing experiences and sponsored programs designed to assist participants in dealing with the effects of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other disabilities and wounds of war. Fish With a Hero is hosting 25 wounded and disabled veterans during this special therapeutic fishing experience. Participants will be fishing out of World Wide Sportsman with professional captains. The public is welcome to attend the Heroes Welcome Reception and Dinner held Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Islamorada Fish Company, 81532 Overseas Hwy, and order off-the-menu items. Dinner is at 6 p.m.
  • Sep 12, 2019 - Sep 15, 2019 Marathon Fishing
  • 60th Annual Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
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  • This challenge recognizes individual and team champions scoring the largest bonefish and permit, and the top anglers in fly and grand slam divisions (for the top spin or fly angler who releases the largest bonefish, permit and tarpon "slam"). The event is one of the few tournaments where anglers can fish without a professional guide.
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  • Sep 13, 2019 - Sep 15, 2019 Islamorada Fishing
  • REEF's 10th Annual Upper Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival
  • Alli Candelmo 305-852-0030 E-mail Website
  • Four-person teams can sign up to compete. Friday at REEF headquarters, mile marker 98.3, late registrations are held at 5:30 p.m., and a one-hour mandatory Captain's Meeting follows for the team captains. New this year is remote attendance for Captains, via Go To Meeting. Details are on the REEF website. Teams may begin collecting lionfish at sunrise Saturday. All lionfish must be turned into the scoring station. After Sunday’s collections are complete, there is to be lionfish scoring, fillet and dissection demonstrations, lionfish tastings, games, raffle prizes and other activities starting at 12:00PM that are open to public. Chefs will be providing lionfish cooking demonstrations and tastings. Saturday and Sunday events to be staged at Postcard Inn, mile marker 84.
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  • Sep 15, 2019 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Rams Head Productions presents: Amy Grant at Key West Theater
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  • Amy Grant has been strumming her way through a 30-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host and speaker. Grant was most recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. In April 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her first pop hit, “Baby Baby”, with a worldwide release of a new version of the song featuring pop sensation and fellow Capitol Music Group recording artist Tori Kelly. Show starts 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.
  • Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019 The Lower Keys
  • Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania Birding & Wildlife Adventure
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  • Join the flock and explore more about the natural wonder of migration. Early Bird walks, bird and butterfly ID guided tours, and Saturday September 22st afternoon presentation by Dr. Kenneth D. Meyer, Ph. D., Executive Director, Avian Research and Conservation Institute on the topic, "Swallow-tailed Kite Conservation and Threats to the White-Crowned Pigeon, " at the Key West Botanical Garden Nature Chapel. Offered by the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden College Road, in partnership with the National Key Deer Refuge, Big Pine Key.
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  • Sep 21, 2019 Islamorada
  • Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day at Florida Keys History & Discovery Center
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  • Admission is free at the Center, who is participating in Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free for those who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows cultural attractions to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day. Those wishing to attend and participate in Museum Day 2019 can download an admission ticket online. Each ticket grants the ticket holder and one guest free admission on Sept. 21. The center, on the property of the Islander Resort, MM 82, is open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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  • Sep 21, 2019 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Florida Keys Eco-Discover Center's Discovery Saturday: Diving Dolphins
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  • Discovery Saturday from 10-11 a.m. is hosted by the Dolphin Research Center, and children will discover the amazing abilities of dolphins. “Diving Dolphins” will include a game of “Guess the Skull” and other activities to teach children about dolphin biology. Space is limited. The Florida Keys Eco-Discover Center, operated by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, hosts Discovery Saturday for children in kindergarten through fifth grade on the third Saturday of each month. Located in NOAA's Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West, the Eco-Discovery Center features more than 6,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, which interpret the resources and management efforts of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, two national parks, and four national wildlife refuges.
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  • Sep 21, 2019 Key West
  • Native Plant Sale at the Key West Tropical Forest
  • 305-296-1504 E-mail Website
  • The Nursery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be offering native trees, shrubs and vines for sale from 9am to noon. Nursery volunteers have propagated over 160 species of plants that brings the inventory to more than 1,500 plants that attract butterflies and birds. Many plants are on the State of Florida endangered species list. Key West Tropical Forest members receive a 15% discount. All proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program. The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island.
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  • Sep 26, 2019 Key Largo Arts & Culture
  • DATE CHANGE: Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center presents: Ocean Life Series
  • This month's speaker is Dr. Rachel Zuercher, and mapping coral reef fisheries on the coral reef tract. Ocean Life Series events are free and open to the public. Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., at Murray Nelson Cultural & Government Center, mile marker 102. Lecture series from 7-8 p.m.
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  • Sep 27, 2019 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • 'The Charm of the Florida Keys' Cuban Art exhibit featuring artist Esteban Machado
  • Maria 305-712-8888
  • Enjoy an exhibition of Cuban Artist Esteban Machado, curated by Alaen Ledesma Fernandez. An opening reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. is to be held at the Roberto Russell Gallery at Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty, 81888 Overseas Highway. View the artwork, enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and wine presented by Ocean Sotheby’s. All work on exhibit are original paintings and are available for sale. Exhibit is sponsored in part by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Ocean Sotheby’s, and Latin American Art Magazine and others.  Free parking. RSVP appreciated.  
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  • Sep 27, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019 Islamorada
  • Conch Scramble Charity Golf Tournament
  • Michelle Abramoff 305-509-0315 E-mail Website
  • Floating greens, golf boats and biodegradable fish food balls highlight the annual "par-tee" on the water during the popular Conch Scramble charity golf tournament. Fans of golf and boating can expect to have a "hole" lot of fun honing their swings and raising money for charity one shot at a time. Up to 50 teams can enter this one-of-a-kind golf experience. Teams make stops at eight different Islamorada waterfront venues and come ashore to tee off. Each player has two shots at the floating holes using biodegradable golf balls that dissolve into fish food after 90 hours in the water.
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  • Sep 28, 2019 The Florida Keys
  • National Park Service's National Public Lands Day: Free Park Admission
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  • Florida Keys visitors can learn, discover, enjoy and be inspired by Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, both accessible from the island chain. Ferries and seaplanes leaving from Key West for the Dry Tortugas will waive park entrance fees per visitor. Car entrance fee for Everglades National park is to be waived. During fee-free days, the 124 national parks that charge entrance fees waive them for all visitors. The entrance fee waiver for the fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for things such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
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  • Sep 28, 2019 Key West
  • The Key West Tipsy Trolley Tour Pub Crawl
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  • A fun event for great causes! Proceeds are to benefit Key West Cares, and Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Relief efforts. Tickets $35 available for purchase online in advance or $40 day of; register 5:30-7 p.m., at The Gates Hotel or Tattoos & Scars. Pub crawl from 6-11pm, with shuttle transportation between 7-10 p.m.
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  • Sep 28, 2019 Marathon
  • Paddling for Pups!
  • Tara 305-743-4800 E-mail Website
  • Bring anything that floats and join us for a relaxing paddle from 10AM to 12PM Oceanside off of the brand new Grassy Key Flats Resort and Beach Club. Don't have a vessel? $40 gets you admission and a board rental courtesy of Otherside Boardsports. $25 admission if you bring your own board. All proceeds will support the opening of the brand new low cost spay/neuter clinic at our Marathon Campus. Call or stop in at 10550 Aviation Blvd. to sign up and/or reserve a board.
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  • Jan 26, 2020 - Oct 8, 2019 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Impromptu Classical Concerts presents: Trio Gaspard
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  • Trio Gaspard, whose members are from Germany, Greece and the UK, is one of the most sought-after trios of its generation. Jonian Ilias Kadesha (violin), Vashti Hunter (cello) and Nicholas Rimmer (piano) have been invited to perform regularly at major international concert halls like Wigmore Hall and the Berlin Philharmonie. They have been winners of three major international competitions since their inception in 2010. All Impromptu Classical Concerts are at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St. in Old Town.
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