Calendar of Events

Current Florida Keys Arts & Culture Events

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  • Sep 13, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: The Antic Humor of Richard Weatherwax
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  • Richard Watherwax has more than 40 years’ experience in commercial, editorial, advertising and wedding photography. After 25 years shooting in Manhattan for top corporate brand clients, Watherwax found his home in Key West where he took to the easy, laid-back atmosphere of Key West like a duck to water. He developed his own unique style of art that many have called ‘Watherwax Whimsy.' The exhibition marks the photographer's 90th birthday later this year. The exhibition, on display through Nov. 24, is displayed in the Bryan Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
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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 14, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Marathon Community Theater: Beer for Breakfast
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  • This comedy features a group of men who gather for a weekend at a cabin to eat, drink and reminisce about their high school and college days in the 70s and indulge their fondness for drinking beer for breakfast. One of the men, the cabin owner, doesn't show up but his estranged wife does. What follows is a battle of wit and stamina over which is the stronger sex. Showtimes at 8 p.m. 5101 Overseas Hwy.
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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 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 30, 2024 The Lower Keys Arts & Culture
  • Lower Keys Island Art Festival
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  • Get your holiday shopping off to a fun and festive start at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce's Island Art Festival. Find beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted art items by many talented artisans from both near and far at reasonable price points. Enjoy great music and food throughout the event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the Chamber of Commerce grounds, MM 31 oceanside.
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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 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Green Turtle Comedy Show
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  • This month nationally touring comedian Dougie Almeida (SiriusXM, FOX Sports, World Series of Comedy Finalist) headlines with South Florida favorites Zach Bugarin featuring and Lando Gonzalez hosting. Showtimes at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Seating starts 30 minutes prior to shows. Come early for drinks and dinner. MM 81.2
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  • Nov 30, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Marathon Garden Club: Holiday Bazaar
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  • The club's annual Holiday Bazaar includes a huge plant sale, including many native Florida plants perfect for Keys landscaping and butterfly gardening, along with orchids, craft vendors, holiday attire, baked goods, holiday decor and unique gift items. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5270 Overseas Hwy, across from Publix.
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