Calendar of Events

Current Florida Keys Arts & Culture Events

• Jan 3, 2020 - Apr 3, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• First Fridays on Fleming
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• Key West boutique owners in “The Fabulous 500 Block of Fleming Street” have kicked off a monthly First Fridays on Fleming 6-9 p.m. block party to encourage local buying. First Fridays on Fleming showcase boutiques, galleries and eateries in the 500 block of Fleming Street with events such as jewelry trunk shows, art openings, book signings, tastings and libations. Participants include The Roost Bar and Liquor Store, La Rubia Authentic Panama Hats, Key West Island Books, Key West Local Luxe Jewelry, Amanda Johnson Fine Art, Sea Store Antiques, Assortments Menswear, Island Antiques, Duck & Dolphin Antiques, Clemente’s Trolley Pizzaria, La Petite Grignote French Bakery, Thirsty Mermaid Seafood and Jean Pierre Klifa Resort Wear. First Fridays are scheduled Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 6 and April 3.

• Jan 11, 2020 - Jan 29, 2020 Location: Key Largo Category: Arts & Culture
• 2020 Upper Keys Members Art Show: Small Works, Flora and Fauna
• An opening reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1–4 p.m. at the Key Largo Library, 101485 Overseas Hwy. The public is invited, refreshments will be served, and there is ample free parking. This Upper Keys Arts Council Member's Show at Key Largo Library supports the Art in Public Buildings program which offers an alternate space for artists to display their work. The exhibition will remain on display through January 29, 2020.

• Jan 11, 2020 - Apr 11, 2020 Location: The Lower Keys Category: Arts & Culture
• Stock Island Arts District's Second Saturday Art Stroll
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• A new Stock Island Arts District encompasses Collections Key West at Safe Harbor Marina, The Art Shack at 6404 Front St., The Shops at the Perry Hotel, The Studios at Stock Island Marina Village and Washed Up Studios. Each spot offers a variety of eclectic shops and working studios with multiple artists and disciplines from sculptures to woodworking, mosaics to screen printing, soaps to fabric art along with several retail and gallery buying opportunities. There's a few stand-alone studios that will be open for viewing, as well, including Yodanis Studios. ‘Stroll' at leisure from 11AM to 4PM between the studios. Some artists will offer drawings for great prizes and delicious food & beverages. It's free to attend and free to park. Guests can look for the bright pink 'Arts District' banners flying proud at each location and follow the route on the mobile map 

• Jan 15, 2020 - Mar 18, 2020 Location: Islamorada Category: Arts & Culture
• History of Diving Museum NEW Featured Exhibit: Dive Into Art, The Beauty of Recycling
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• Visitors to the museum can enjoy this new Featured Exhibit's opening reception and ribbon cutting Jan. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The museum's regularly scheduled 'Immerse Yourself!' free lecture series is to follow at 7 p.m. 'Dive Into Art, The Beauty of Recycling' is a creative combination of marine and nautical themed artwork created by members of the Purple Isles Art Guild, along with sculptures made from repurposed materials by Keys school children. Exhibit is to be on display through March 18.

• Jan 16, 2020 - Feb 1, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• Waterfront Playhouse presents: Glass
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• Two legendary figures of the American Theatre, Tennessee Williams and actress Laurette Taylor, meet backstage before the opening night of The Glass Menagerie in Chicago to exchange best wishes. When an unopened bottle of scotch is discovered in her dressing room, sparks ignite as they are both challenged to face down a common demon. Showtimes 8 p.m.

• Jan 16, 2020 - Feb 8, 2020 Location: Marathon Category: Arts & Culture
• Marathon Community Theater presents: Four Old Broads
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• In this laugh-out-loud comedy, retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation--and a Sassy Seniors Cruise may be just the ticket if she can convince her best friend, Eaddy Mae Clayton, to stop praying and join her. Unfortunately, things haven’t been pleasant at Magnolia Place Assisted Living since Nurse Pat Jones was hired. A mystery unfolds, hilarity ensues at a Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant. Will the four old broads make it to their cruise ship? Show dates online; showtimes 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee 3 p.m.

• Jan 21, 2020 - Apr 24, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• LaTeDa presents: Randy Roberts Live!
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• The Randy Roberts Show is an all live, multi-media tribute to some of the world’s most loved performers. Randy’s uncanny impersonations of Cher and Bette Midler have kept him in the spotlight for the past twenty years. His roster of famous and infamous ladies also includes: Mae West (a perennial favorite), Joan Crawford, Carol Channing, Ann Miller, Phyllis Diller and a bevy of original ladies. He closes every show with a mini-lounge act, allowing him the chance to get up close and personal with his audience. Showtimes and tickets online.

• Jan 22, 2020 - Apr 28, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• LaTeDa presents: Christopher Peterson's EyeCons Cabaret
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• Christopher Peterson is a master of impersonations, both visually and vocally, and his comic timing is impeccable. The show is all live, no lip-sync, and audiences will be thrilled with his characterizations of Marilyn Monroe, Carol Channing, Madonna, Joan Rivers, Reba McEntire, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Cher, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball and even Lady GaGa. Christopher transforms himself from icon to icon right in front of your eyes aided by his magic closet on stage. Showtimes and tickets online.

• Jan 26, 2020 - Feb 2, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• Key West Food & Wine Festival
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• Top chefs and restaurateurs display culinary creativity and the Keys' indigenous cuisine in a flavorful schedule of events for food lovers. Highlights include the lively "Old Town Uncorked," neighborhood wine strolls, food and wine pairings, intriguing seminars, winemaker dinner series and a grand tasting.

• Jan 27, 2020 Location: Marathon Category: Arts & Culture
• Florida Keys Concert Association presents: Rising Star Concert
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• Each year the Florida Keys Concert Association presents a “Rising Star” in the classical music field.  Meet Pianist Youlan Ji, born in 1999 in Beijing, China.  At the age of four, she began studying the piano with her mother, and between the ages of nine and twelve, continued her piano studies with Professor Yuan Ling at the Affiliated Middle School of Central Conservatory of Music at Beijing.  In 2012, Youlan moved to New York to attend the Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division, where she continues to study with Yoheved Kaplinsky. Performance at Marathon High School Performing Arts Center. Performance 7:30 p.m. Tickets online.

• Jan 28, 2020 - Feb 1, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• Third Annual Mile 0 Fest Key West
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• Mile 0 Fest Key West is a "must see" music festival in the burgeoning Red Dirt & Americana music scene. Take in big shows at Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheatre, a state-of-the-art facility located blocks off the hopping streets of Duval, or get into a stripped down acoustic set with your favorite band leader at one of the theaters or bars off Duval. Many activities and memorable experiences await.

• Jan 28, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• Old Island Restoration Foundation Lecture Series presents: The Architecture of Key West
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• Key West is the largest historical district of wooden structures on the US Department of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places. The charm of Old Town can be attributed to the eclectic mix of over 3,000 wooden buildings constructed throughout the 19-Century; some of which were built in the Bahamas and brought to Key West. In her presentation, art historian Snow Philip will discuss the wide variety of styles and influences that led to Key West’s unique architectural fusion. Snow lives between Key West and Venice, Italy and currently gives presentations to Road Scholar tours on the subject of Architecture. Gates open at 6:00 PM. Admission: $25, OIRF members $15. Water and soft drinks will be available for sale. Held at The Garden at the Oldest House Museum, 322 Duval St. Tickets available online.

• Jan 28, 2020 Location: Islamorada Category: Arts & Culture
• Florida Keys Concert Association presents: Rising Star Concert
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• Each year the Florida Keys Concert Association presents a “Rising Star” in the classical music field.  Meet Pianist Youlan Ji, born in 1999 in Beijing, China.  At the age of four, she began studying the piano with her mother, and between the ages of nine and twelve, continued her piano studies with Professor Yuan Ling at the Affiliated Middle School of Central Conservatory of Music at Beijing.  In 2012, Youlan moved to New York to attend the Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division, where she continues to study with Yoheved Kaplinsky. Performance at Island Community Church. Performance 7:30 p.m. Tickets online.

• Jan 28, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
• Tropic Cinema presents: Babette's Feast, with Master Sommelier Doug Frost
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• Meet Doug Frost, one of only three people in the world to have achieved Master Sommelier and Master of Wine distinctions, for a special screening of Gabriel Axel’s Oscar-winning 1987 masterpiece, ‘Babette’s Feast.’ The film is lauded as one of the most sumptuous all-time cinematic celebrations of food and wine. Doug will introduce the event and discuss the featured wines and their context. And, throughout the screening, attendees have the opportunity to taste similar wines to those being featured on screen. Tickets online.

• Jan 30, 2020 Location: The Lower Keys Category: Arts & Culture
• Pop and Pour, at the Perry Hotel
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• In a small class setting at the Perry Hotel’s Salty Oyster,from 7-9 p.m., learn step-by-step, tips and tricks from artist Jasmine Jones for creating your very own 10x10 canvas masterpiece, ready to hang. It’s a twist on paint-and-sip, the newest fluid art craze, ‘alcohol inks.’ Space limited, reserve online.