Calendar of Events

June 2023: Florida Keys Events

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  • Apr 25, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Art in the Garden
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  • Visitors can spot 20 imaginative creations by19 Florida Keys artists surrounded by the 15-acre habitat’s rare and indigenous plants and trees. Continuing through July 31, the Art in the Garden exhibition features large outdoor pieces crafted out of natural and recycled materials, installed among the property’s boardwalks, trails, and hidden glades. Find the garden at 5210 College Rd.
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  • Apr 28, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Out of the Box - The Art of the Cigar Label
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  • The Key West Art & Historical Society presents “Out of the Box: The Art of the Cigar Label." The exhibition offers a compelling sampling and interpretation of 19th and early 20th century inner and outer cigar labels, showcasing more than 40 lithographs related to the Key West and Cuba cigar manufacturers. Included with museum general admission. Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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  • May 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum: Aquanauts to Astronauts Exhibit
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  • The Aquanauts to Astronauts exhibit focuses on the fascinating relationship between diving and space travel, how NASA uses diving to train future astronauts, and the incredible people who have both been to space and visited the bottom of the sea. The exhibit includes artifacts from NASA. The museum is located at 82990 Overseas Highway bayside.
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  • May 31, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Sushi in the Shoe
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  • After 25 years of ‘dropping’ in a giant red glitter high-heeled shoe on New Year’s Eve, Key West’s legendary drag queen Sushi has hung up the heel. Since its inception, the Red Shoe Drop has become so famous that it’s often featured on national and international New Year’s Eve television programs including CNN. The commemorative exhibit includes the Gary Marion - also known as Sushi - collection of original gowns. Included with general admission. 281 Front Street.
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  • Jun 1, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Art Guild of the Purple Isles: Summer Show
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  • The Art Guild of the Purple Isles presents its first Summer Art Show at the Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center in Key Largo, featuring work by Upper Keys artists in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramic and wood. Some of the artwork will be available for purchase. The center is located at 102050 Overseas Highway bayside.
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  • Jun 1, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023 Key Largo Arts & Culture
  • The Key Players: Sandy Shoes & Salty Kisses
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  • A group of unlikely characters discover love amidst hilarious circumstances at the enchanting Lovers Landing Hotel. Evening shows June 1-3 and June 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. with the final production a Sunday Matinee on June 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets $18 online or available at several Key Largo ticket outlets in advance for $15. Shows take place at the Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway bayside.
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  • Jun 3, 2023 Islamorada Environmental
  • Amara Cay Resort: Dive In Movie to Benefit I.CARE
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  • Join local coral restoration group, I.CARE, as they stream "Finding Nemo," the tropical tale of a lost fish and a journey through the Great Barrier Reef to find him. Grab a float and watch from the pool at Amara Cay Resort! Doors open at 7:30. Activities start at 8:15 with a brief educational video about coral restoration. The movie starts at 8:30 The suggested donation for this event is $35 per person and all proceeds will help restore our Keys coral reefs. Free parking at Amara Cay Resort, 80001 Overseas Highway oceanside.
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  • Jun 3, 2023 Islamorada Environmental
  • Full Moon Yoga with Coral Restoration Foundation
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  • Relax and meditate during a yoga practice centered around how the moon affects our coral reefs, triggering coral spawning and the start of a new life for one of our planet's most precious ecosystems. Class takes place 8 to 9 p.m.on the deck at Postcard Inn, Islamorada, located at mile marker 84. $25 for non-guests of the resort. https://www.holidayisle.com/events-calendar#!/e/full-moon-yoga-with-coral-restoration-foundation-12864beb/
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  • Jun 3, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Shakedown on the Green -- Key West Island Market
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  • All are welcome the first Saturday of every month for Shakedown on the Green: Key West Island Market, located on the Sunset Green Lawn at 24 North Hotel, 3820 N. Roosevelt. This family-friendly, Key West Island Market features local goods, artists, food trucks and more. Free admission and free parking. $5 mimosas available.
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  • Jun 3, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Meet Guy Harvey in Key West
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  • Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist and entrepreneur will host two separate events at Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery's Hemingway Social Club at 201 Simonton Street to celebrate the launch of his new book: “10,000 Chicken Sandwiches – The Story of my Fishing Family, Jamaica 1956-1986.” A portion of proceeds from sales of the new book, and all Guy Harvey merchandise, benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation. The first event is the "Lecture and Libations" fundraising brunch from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Then, there is a book signing that is free and open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. at the same location, where Dr. Harvey will be available for meet-and-greets, photo ops, and book and merchandise signings.
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  • Jun 5, 2023 - Jun 9, 2023 Islamorada Fishing
  • Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Fly Tournament
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  • Anglers have five uninterrupted days to fly fish for tarpon in this highly revered annual catch-and-release tournament that supports the Guide Trust Foundation, providing funds to support Keys fishing guides during times of illness or injury. Tournament headquarters is the Lorelei Restaurant & Marina, mile marker 82 bayside.
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  • Jun 8, 2023 Islamorada Environmental
  • Postcard Inn: World Oceans Day Shark Presentation
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  • Whether you love or hate sharks, are are just afraid of them, here's your chance to learn more about them. Postcard Inn hosts a Shark Awareness presentation on its Bimini Row docks near the Raw Bar at 10:30 a.m. Discover the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies. You'll learn more about the causes of declining shark populations and the actions you can take to become a knowledgeable shark defender. By being informed, you can teach others to protect sharks. The program is free, no signup required. 84001 Overseas Highway oceanside.
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  • Jun 9, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Pride Sea-to-Sea Diversity Flag Laser Light Show
  • Key West Pride celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Sea-to-Sea Diversity Flag being unfurled on Duval Street with an amazing laser light show depicting the flag along the entire length of Duval Street. The light show will happen from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
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  • Jun 9, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023 Islamorada Fishing
  • Ladies Dolphin Tournament of the Florida Keys
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  • Hosted by the Florida Keys Elks in Tavernier, the Ladies Dolphin Tournament welcomes female angler teams to compete for the highest aggregate weight of three dolphin fish. Cash prizes are awarded to first through third place teams, and for the largest dolphin caught. Kick-off party on Friday and all tournament events including the Saturday awards banquet to be held at the Florida Keys Elks Lodge, mile marker 92.6 bayside.
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  • Jun 10, 2023 The Florida Keys Environmental
  • Coralpalooza
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  • Coral Restoration Foundation's Coralpalooza™ Dive Day & Festival combines activities in the Florida Keys and community activities happening around the world. On Saturday, June 10th, an armada of dive boats leave from the Upper Keys and Key West filled with citizen science volunteer divers on coral restoration out-planting dives. All dive boat spaces are filled, but you can register for advance notification of next year's dives. On land, the Coralpalooza Festival brings fun for the whole family in both Islamorada and Key West. In Islamorada festivities take place at Dockside Raw Bar & Grill, 90311 Old Highway, from 11a.m. to 3 p.m., including live music, food and drinks, kayak rentals, coral trivia contest with Captain Coral, a "paint-along" party and corn hole contest. In Key West festivities take place at Margaritaville Beach House, 2001 South Roosevelt Blvd, Key West Fromm 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fun includes a pool party, food and drinks, lawn games, virtual reality coral restoration dive experiences, and a Smathers Beach clean up.
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  • Jun 10, 2023 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Sea-to-Table Dinner Commemorating the History of the Florida Keys Fishing Industry & Captains
  • As part of the celebration of Monroe County's bicentennial, a magnificent Sea-to-Table Dinner is to take place at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina at 79851 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. A rooftop sunset reception is set for 6:30 p.m., while the dinner is to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the property’s spacious Boat Barn. As well as fine cuisine, attendees can discover Keys artists’ work, historic photos and the coral nursery at Bud N’ Mary’s. Local fishing captains are to host each table. Seating is limited and reservations are required; call the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305-664-4503.
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  • Jun 10, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Pride Street Fair
  • Key West celebrates Pride with a vibrant street fair featuring local artists and vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Duval Street, followed by disco dancing in the street at 5 p.m.
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  • Jun 10, 2023 Key Largo Environmental
  • REEF Coastal Cleanup
  • 305-852-0030 E-mail
  • In celebration of World Oceans Day this week, you can join REEF for a mangrove and coastal cleanup in partnership with The Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park from 9 to 11 a.m. in north Key Largo. Attendees should bring a reusable water bottle, and bug protection such as spray and/or netting. Parking is available on Marseilles Blvd. off of County Road 905.
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  • Jun 11, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Artisan Market: Summer Edition
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  • Stop by for brunch, shopping, fresh produce, baked goods and other foods to fill your pantry, and meet local artists. Full bar with great bloody Mary's and mimosas, too. The market's summer edition takes place every other Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Key West VFW Post 3911, located at 2200 N. Roosevelt Boulevard.
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  • Jun 11, 2023 Key West
  • Sunset Green: Na Ma Sit & Stay Yoga with Your Dog
  • The Keys Collection offers Na Ma Sit & Stay Yoga with Your Dog the second Sunday of each month at 9:30 am. at the Sunset Green event lawn in Key West. Admission is free but a $10 donation is suggested, with all proceeds donated to Florida Keys SPCA. Bring your dog and your own mat. Located at 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd. between The Gates and 24 North hotels.
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  • Jun 13, 2023 Key Largo Environmental
  • REEF Fish & Friends: Coral Reef Sponge Research & Restoration
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  • This month's presenter is Bobbie Renfro, Ph.D. candidate at Florida State University. She will dive into the ecology of the strange and beautiful sponges that live on our Florida Keys reefs and share the preliminary results of her work on how nutrients affect these animals. Learn how these important filter feeders can be restored on reefs that have been damaged by storms. The free event kicks off with a social from 6:15-7 p.m., followed by the presentation from 7 to 8 p.m., at the REEF campus, 98300 Overseas Highway (median).
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  • Jun 16, 2023 - Jun 17, 2023 Marathon Fishing
  • Father's Day Dolphin Derby
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  • Cash and prizes are awarded to the top four places based on largest dolphin by weight. Final registration and captain's meeting on June 16th at Two Conchs Sportfishing, 11499 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Fishing on Saturday, June 17, followed by an awards banquet at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, 11710 Overseas Highway.
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  • Jun 16, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023 Key West Fishing
  • 12th Annual VFW Fishing Tournament
  • 610-304-2392 E-mail Website
  • A family fun tournament, cash prizes are to be awarded for the heaviest catch of five target species -- mahi-mahi (dolphin fish), wahoo, tuna, snapper and grouper. Cash prizes are awarded for the heaviest catches of each including a first-place prize of 5 thousand dollars for the heaviest mahi-mahi. A "super prize" of either $20 thousand or a new Toyota Corolla is to be awarded to the angler who catches the heaviest dolphin fish of 50 pounds or over. Captains and anglers can choose to fish either Saturday or Sunday, but not both. All proceeds benefit disabled and needy veterans of Monroe County. The opening captains meeting and final awards banquet will be held at VFW Post 3911, 2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
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  • Jun 17, 2023 Key Largo Arts & Culture
  • Monroe County Bicentennial Picnic & Fireworks Show
  • Monroe County continues its bicentennial celebrations with a free patriotic picnic and fireworks show to celebrate Monroe County's founding 200 years ago. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rowell’s Waterfront Park, mile marker 104.5 Overseas Hwy. bayside. The evening is to feature live music by the U.S. Navy Rock Band and the Mangrove Swamp Band, traditional picnic fare and mini-cupcakes, family-fun activities and entertainment options, and a spirited fireworks finale. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from the American Legion and other vendors will be available. Free parking and a shuttle will be available at Key Largo School, 104801 Overseas Hwy oceanside. There will be no parking onsite at Rowell's Park.
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  • Jun 17, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • 7th Annual Hippie Go Lucky Casino Night
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  • Roll the dice for a good cause and enjoy professional-level casino games including black jack, Texas hold 'em, poker, craps, roulette and more, while dressed in your best hippie attire. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Key West Marriott Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Boulevard. Tickets $100 per person. Proceeds benefit Take Stock in Children of Monroe County and Rotary Club of Key West.
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  • Jun 17, 2023 The Florida Keys
  • World Croc Day at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
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  • Celebrate World Croc Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Pennekamp State Park. Rangers from Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be at the visitor center with a Croc Discovery Table, and there may even be a live animal guest for you to see! The program is free with regular park entry. Mile marker 102.5 oceanside.
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  • Jun 18, 2023 Islamorada Environmental
  • Pelican Cove Resort: Hops for Pops
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  • On Father's Day from 12 to 2 p.m., enjoy Ocean Golf and get a free bucket of beer from Islamorada Brewing Co. with purchase of a bucket of EcoBioBalls, environmentally friendly, biodegradable golf balls filled with fish food! Practice your swing by hitting balls out into the ocean, and feed the fish at the same time. Pelican Cove Resort, mile marker 84 Overseas Highway oceanside.
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  • Jun 19, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023 Islamorada Fishing
  • Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
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  • This annual challenge appeals to “tarpon addicts,” and both experienced and novice anglers apply to compete in what is referred to locally as the “Wimbledon of tarpon fishing.” Headquartered at the Lorelei Restaurant and Marina (MM 82 bayside), the all-release fly fishing event is limited to 25 anglers by invitation only. Partial proceeds benefit the Guides Trust Foundation of the Florida Keys.
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  • Jun 21, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: "Old Island Eats" Book Signing
  • Martha Hubbard, culinary director and executive chef of Key West’s Unity Table at Williams Hall, will be signing copies of her highly acclaimed cookbook “Old Island Eats” at the Key West Museum of Art and History at 281 Front Street from 5 to 7 p.m. The new cookbook is a collection of vintage, original Key West recipes and a selection of Hubbard’s own recipes and menus from decades of cooking for the island.
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  • Jun 21, 2023 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum: A Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy
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  • Florida has a long and rich history of plundering pirates. This talk examines the truths, myths, and legends about Florida Pirates. Presenter Robert Jacob has done living history interpretation for over 40 years. He authored the award-winning publication, "A Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy" in 2018. His presentation takes place live at the museum, or you can register to participate virtually via Zoom. Free to attend at 7 p.m. 82990 Overseas Highway bayside.
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  • Jun 27, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Sunset Green: Live at Sunset Concert
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  • The Keys Collection presents this month's "Live at Sunset" free concert on the Sunset Green, located between The Gates and 24 North Hotels at 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Pre-show happy hour at Rum Row, 4 to 6 p.m. The lawn opens at 5 p.m., with local favorite, Homegrown, performing from 6 to 9 p.m. Free entry and parking; food & drinks for purchase.
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  • Jun 28, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Monroe 200 Bicentennial Presentation
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  • In celebration of Monroe County's 2023 bicentennial, Dr. Corey Malcom, Lead Historian at the Florida Keys History Center, will present "Monroe 200," an overview of the forces and events that have shaped Monroe County from its inception to current day. The presentation takes place Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at the Key West Public Library, 700 Fleming St. The presentation is free, but seating is limited.
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  • Jun 28, 2023 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum: Virtual Presentation -- Last Breath with Chris Lemons
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  • In 2012, commercial diver Chris Lemons nearly lost his life when his umbilical providing breathing gas, light, and heat was severed at 300 feet below the surface of the North Sea. He was left in complete darkness and cut from his lifeline for 40 minutes while his rescuers raced to find and retrieve him. Chris' miraculous survival has baffled experts for years. Join the History of Diving Museum and UK-based Chris Lemons virtually as he takes us through the fascinating and dangerous world of saturation diving, as well as recounting his death-defying experience. Free to register for Zoom presentation.
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  • Jun 30, 2023 - Jul 1, 2023 Key West Fishing
  • Key West Association of Realtors Charity Fishing Tournament
  • 305-296-8259 Website
  • This Key West charity fishing tournament benefits FAIR (Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe) and is based at the Perry Hotel & Marina, 7005 Shrimp Road. Eligible species including sailfish (catch/photo/release) and dolphin fish, blackfin tuna or kingfish, 15 pounds or higher, verified at a live weigh-in. Captains meeting is June 30 at the Perry, with fishing on July 1. Prizes are to be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boats with the highest points; biggest dolphin, kingfish and tuna; top angler and top woman angler.
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