Calendar of Events

Current Florida Keys Arts & Culture Events

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  • Dec 6, 2024 - May 18, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Collecting Key West - The Works of Mario Sanchez
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  • Mario Sanchez (1908-2005), a Key West native, is among this country’s finest and most-recognized folk artists. In hundreds of intricately painted wood carvings created in a lifelong labor of love, Sanchez has provided a better history of Key West in the first part of the 20th century than any annals or academic texts. His bas-relief carvings, or intaglios, are a visual feast filled with the music, smells and passion of Gato’s Village, the Cuban-American community of Key West where Sanchez spent much of his life. In the carvings, each person, chicken, dog and fish has its own singular expression, attitude and identity. The exhibit is on display at the Custom House Museum daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 281 Front St.
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  • Jan 15, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum: Art Exhibit - Fintastic Fish of Florida
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  • The History of Diving Museum's latest featured exhibit, "Dive Into Art: Fintastic Fish of Florida" is on display through April 16. The exhibit features artistic creations from students across the Keys, as well as from the Art Guild of the Purple Isles. These works focus on the diverse fish of the Florida coast, along with sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and conservation.
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  • Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Library Speaker Series: Mondays at 6 p.m.
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  • Authors in the Key West Library Speakers series appear on Mondays through March. February's featured speakers are: February 10: Ellen T. White and Leslie Tinsley. White is author of Key West: Paradise Found and Tinsley is author of more than 70 titles on American crafts and Key West Cottages and Gardens. February 17: Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, author of Sarong Party Girls and A Tiger in the Kitchen. February 24: Michael Ruhlman, author of cookbooks and non-fiction narratives; and Ann Hood, author of memoir and fiction titles. Free to attend, no registration required. Talks take place in the library's Palm Garden, 700 Fleming St. at 6 p.m.
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  • Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Presidential Families Weekend
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  • A series of special events takes place over Presidents' Day Weekend at the Harry S. Truman Little White House beginning on Thursday, Feb. 13 with a "Happy Hour at Harry's." On Sat. Feb. 15, there is a discussion panel with presidential descendants. Presentations of the one-man play "Give 'Em Hell, Harry!" take place Sunday and Monday. There will also be a traditional President's Day cookout on Monday, Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with picnic-style food available for purchase. Find more event information and ticket sales online. 111 Front Street, Key West.
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  • Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Old Island Restoration Foundation: February Home Tours
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  • Key West is home to what is considered the largest predominantly wooden historic district in the United States. One weekend a month in February and March, five distinctive homes and their gardens open, revealing a range of architectural gems, eclectic art, transformed cigar-makers cottages, shipbuilders’ craft, re-imagined Victorian mansions, and the stories behind the facades. Home tour tickets provide entry to 5 homes at your self-guided pace during the Friday-Saturday tour dates. All tickets for sale online. Your receipt will be your ticket to enter the home. If you prefer to have a physical ticket, you can pick one up at the Oldest House Museum gift shop, 322 Duval St., the week before the tour date.
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  • Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Florida Keys Seafood Festival
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  • The 19th annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Truman Waterfront Park, located at the end of Southard Street. Everything Florida Keys seafood is on the menu, including fish baskets and platters, grilled spiny lobster, peel and eat Key West pink shrimp, smoked fish dip, Bahamian conch chowder and more. Attendees can enjoy adult beverages, live music, great shopping and art and a children's eco discovery zone.
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  • Feb 15, 2025 Key Largo Environmental
  • Garden Club of the Upper Keys: Garden Walk
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  • Tour the gardens at this year's selection of private homes at your own pace using your own transportation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Garden club members are to be on hand at each location to aid in plant identification. Before, during or after your garden tours, stop by the Francis Tracy Garden Center, mile marker 94 bayside, for an art show and plant sale. Tickets, in advance through 2/14, $32; and $35 per person the day of the event. Tickets Saturday available at Francis Tracy Garden Center and at the featured gardens.
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  • Feb 15, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • 6th Annual Pup Crawl
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  • Don't miss this tail-wagging good time for people and their furry friends, all to support the Florida Keys SPCA. Make your way from bar to bar and engage in fun activities at each location, gathering pet toys and treats along the way. There are to be contests with prizes, a mini pool party for pets, whipped cream treats for dogs, and drinks for humans. Register in advance online, or at Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon or Tattoos & Scars from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on Feb. 15. Then stroll to all participating bars in any order from 1 to 5 p.m. -- Hanks, General Horseplay, Island Dogs Bar, Retro Room, Tattoo's & Scars and Shots & Giggles. Get the full schedule of events with registration.
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  • Feb 15, 2025 Key West Environmental
  • Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Rum Infused Scavenger Hunt
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  • This second annual Rum Infused Adult Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to enjoy the beauty and natural wildlife of the garden. Teams can be created for the scavenger hunt with points given for the most items identified within one hour. A silent auction and raffle is to raise funds for the capital campaign for construction of a new educational facility at the garden. Don’t forget your pirate and mermaid costumes for the costume competition, and yes there will be rum tastings and libations all evening! Music by John Bartus. 5 to 9 p.m. 5210 College Rd.
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  • Feb 16, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: Debbie Gibson
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  • Legendary singer, songwriter and theatrical performer Debbie Gibson is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of music with her. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. 512 Eaton St.
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  • Feb 17, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Coffee Butler Amphitheater: Willie Nelson & Family
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  • With a seven-decade career, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor, and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. The iconic entertainer returns for a show Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. with family members and featured artist Randall King at Coffee Butler Amphitheater, 21. E. Quay Rd.
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  • Feb 17, 2025 - Feb 18, 2025 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Florida Keys Concert Association: Rising Star Concert
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  • The 55th season for Florida Keys Concert Association includes a selection of concerts, each taking place in two locations. The fifth concert in the series features future stars of the classical music world, both winners of the most highly regarded competitions in the world for their respective instruments. Stella Chen, violinist, won first prize at the Queen Elizabeth competition and George Li won the Silver Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 17, they play at Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Rd., and on Tuesday, Feb. 18, they perform at Coral Shores High School, 89901 Old Hwy.
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  • Feb 18, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Lecture Series: Treasure Coins with Carol Tedesco
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  • Carol Tedesco, author of "Treasure Coins of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha & the Santa Margarita" and other shipwreck-related books and archaeological "mystery" articles, is to speak on silver coins and other intriguing artifacts. She will discuss the similarities and differences in Spanish Colonial shipwreck cargoes based on year, geography and twists of fate. Open seating. No reservations required. Doors open at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. 200 Greene St.
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  • Feb 18, 2025 - Mar 1, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Fringe Theater: Goodnight Oscar
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  • There's a fine line between genius and insanity - and tonight, that line is on TV. It’s 1958 and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk show on television. It's the sweeps, so tonight's guest is wild card Oscar Levant. Just where does entertainment end and exploitation begin? Smart. Funny. Riveting. 7 p.m. at 600 White St. at the Armory.
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  • Feb 19, 2025 Islamorada Environmental
  • History of Diving Museum: Immerse Yourself Presentation
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  • Mike and Georgann Wachter have been diving around the world since the mid 1970s but particularly enjoy the pristine and perfectly preserved shipwrecks that lie in the fresh waters of the Great Lakes. This has resulted in the discovery of over 60 wreck sites, and books including Erie Wrecks and Lights, Erie Wrecks East, Erie Wrecks West, and a Lake Erie shipwreck chart with over 360 GPS shipwreck coordinates.
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  • Feb 20, 2025 The Florida Keys 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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  • Feb 20, 2025 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. This Thursday, enjoy a holiday-flavored edition of the art walk with Keys-inspired fine artists, vendors, residents, and visitors congregating on Morada Way in Islamorada. 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 at 151 Morada Way.
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  • Feb 21, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Let's Disco, a Night of Glitter, Glam & Groove!
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  • This fundraiser for the Key West Art & Historical Society is the ultimate night to dance, sip and feast in true 70s style! Get ready for a vibrant and high-energy event where the beats are hot, the drinks are flowing at our open bar, and the food is just as fabulous as the fashion. It’s a throwback celebration packed with nonstop fun and retro glamour as well as a fantastic silent auction. 6 to 9 p.m. at Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
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  • Feb 21, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: A Totally Rad Island Affair
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  • Rock out to music from the 1980s with The Durtbags from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and DJ Chaka from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy games, dancing, and bid on awesome silent auction items. Proceeds go toward funding field trips, recreation areas and teacher appreciation programs at Sigsbee Charter School. 512 Eaton St.
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  • Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025 Key West Environmental
  • Key West Garden Club: Garden Tours
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  • Take a peek behind five gardens gates of private Key West homes. The Key West Garden Club hosts annual tours of select, beautiful and diverse gardens. Find tickets in advance at keywestgardenclub.com or purchase at any one of this year's garden venues.
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  • Feb 21, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Studios of Key West: Anne McKee Fine Art Auction
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  • The Studios hosts the annual Anne McKee Auction now celebrating its 31st year. The Anne McKee Artists Fund supports an array of visual, literary & performance artists whose creative contribution adds to the quality of life throughout the Florida Keys. Proceeds fund grants exclusively benefiting Keys artists.
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  • Feb 22, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Craft Festival
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  • The Key West Craft Show and Old Island Days Art Festival are now combined to create the Key West Art & Craft Festival. The event includes artist demonstrations, a patron comfort station with valet package check, upscale food trucks, plenty of seating, and fun events and activities for children. The location for the combined show is along the Quay at Truman Waterfront Park, 100 Southard Street.
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  • Feb 23, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Impromptu Classical Concerts: Avery Gagliano
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  • Avery Gagliano, pianist, is Impromptu’s 2025 “Rising Star”. Having made her debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of just 20, 22-year-old, Gagliano is an artist with ‘distinctive young talent’. Avery came to international acclaim as the First Prize and Best Concerto Prize winner at the 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition, and as the only American semifinalist at the 18th International Chopin Competition in 2021. 4 p.m., St. Paul's, 401 Duval St.
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  • Feb 25, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Lecture Series: Stories from the Golden Crew
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  • Enjoy a panel discussion with members of Mel Fisher’s Golden Crew moderated by Carol Shaughnessy. Panelists include Tom Ford, Syd Jones, Andy Matroci and Vince Trotta. Shaughnessy will initiate and guide a lively exchange of memories as experienced by some of the key figures who worked the famed Atocha’s “main pile,” recovering priceless historic artifacts from the wreck site. Open seating. No reservation required. Doors open at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. 200 Green St.
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  • Feb 26, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: Ben Harrison
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  • Ben Harrison is a playwright, lyricist and composer who is also an entertainer. What makes his live performances so enjoyable is that, at his core, he is a barroom guitar player/singer/songwriter who somehow manages to blend history, musical theater, Key West and humor into unusual stories that are mostly true. Key West Theater's Backstage Listening Room. Doors at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. 512 Eaton Street.
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  • Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Orchid Festival
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  • The Annual Key West Orchid Festival takes place at West Martello Fort and is open to the public with free admission. Enjoy the beautiful orchids grown by locals in the show area and vote for your favorite. Find orchids and orchid supplies for sale. There will be food vendors and raffles of gorgeous blooming orchids. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 1100 Atlantic Ave. at Higgs Beach.
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  • Feb 28, 2025 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Swords & Tails - A Seaside Soiree
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  • The College of the Florida Keys presents the 13th annual Swords & Tails - A Seaside Soiree. The event takes place at the Islander Resort, mile marker 82, from 6 to10 p.m. This fun evening includes food, drinks, a DJ, dancing and a virtual silent auction. The theme is pirates and mermaids - which will you be? Costumes are encouraged! The event is a fundraiser for the CFK Foundation.
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