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Current Key West 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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  • 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 - 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 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 16, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tropic Cinema: Movies Under the Stars - Mary Poppins
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  • The first feature of Tropic Cinema's seasonal Movies Under the Stars is Mary Poppins, the adventures of a magical nanny and the Banks family in London. The film will be presented free for all, outdoors on Eaton Street. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Concessions are to be available in the theater lobby. The film begins at 5:45 p.m. 416 Eaton St.
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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 - Nov 23, 2024 Key West
  • Comedy Key West: Bobcat Goldthwait
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  • Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait first appeared on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20 and has an ongoing career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor, and stand-up. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in numerous HBO/Showtime specials and performed in venues worldwide. Well-known for his roles in “Scrooged” with Bill Murray and as Zed in the “Police Academy” franchise, Goldthwait has become a well-respected award-winning director, too. Shows nightly at 8:30 p.m. Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead St.
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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 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 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 24, 2024 Key West
  • Sheriff’s Animal Farm Open House
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  • Visit the family-friendly Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm, open the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Visits are free of charge, but donations are always welcomed. Stock Island Detention Center, 5501 College Rd.
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  • Nov 27, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Lighting of the Key West Harbor Walk of Lights
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  • 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., by the Fishing Buoy tree, with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Music at the Lobster Trap tree begins at 6 p.m. with the tree at 7 p.m. The displays are to remain illuminated nightly through Dec. 31.
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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 29, 2024 Key West
  • Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza
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  • This Black Friday, get outside instead of online and join the Key West Artisan Market, the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market and shop Mom & Pop Key West along with local Keys artists, crafters, makers and providers for the fourth annual Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Truman Waterfront Park. Score one-of-a-kind gifts, unique handmade items, exquisite art and meet awesome people offering delicious culinary delights, yummy beverages and the views you won't find at any mall for a memorable shopping experience.
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  • Nov 30, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Hogfish Bar & Grill 22nd Anniversary Party
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  • 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.
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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 Key West
  • Hog Trot 5k
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  • Sign up for the 30th annual Hog Trot to run or walk to burn off those Turkey Day calories. The race begins and ends in front of Hogs Breath Saloon, 400 Front Street. Proceeds benefit the Florida Keys SPCA, dedicated to protecting animals and providing them with a safe, loving environment. Race starts at 8 a.m.
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