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  • Dec 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023 Key West Fishing
  • Key West Fishing Tournament
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  • More than 40 species of fish are targeted during the multi-month tournament, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 15) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). The Key West Fishing Tournament strongly encourages the release of game fish. All participating anglers receive certificates noting their catches and qualify for a variety of prizes.
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  • Jan 13, 2023 - May 21, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Bahama Village - Relics of a Fading Community
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  • Bahama Village, in the westernmost portion of the city, was a neighborhood comprised of Black Bahamians and Black Cubans, Chinese, and other groups of color. In this exhibition, their history and stories are woven together through various events that shaped the Black and Indigenous cultures of Key West. “Bahama Village: Relics of a Fading Community" contains never-before-on-view objects that tell the inspiring history, culture and contributions of the island’s Black residents. The exhibition is an excellent activity to honor the island's Black residents during Black History Month. 281 Front Street, Key West. The exhibition has been extended through May 21.
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  • Mar 1, 2023 - Mar 29, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West NOW Women’s Film Fest
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  • The festival continues with with fabulous films by women on Wednesdays through March at the Tropic Cinema. See Agnes Varda's "Cleo from 5 to 7" on March 22, and closing the festival on March 29 will be "The Janes," focusing on pre-Roe Chicago. Films will be shown at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available online or at the door.
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  • Mar 5, 2023 - Mar 26, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration
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  • Internationally renowned playwright Tennessee Williams, who lived in Key West for more than 30 years, once said of his chosen home, “I work everywhere, but I work best here.” Fans of Williams’ classic plays can explore his writing and life in the island city through screenings of films adapted from his work, prose and poetry contests, theater presentations, curator-led tours of Key West’s Tennessee Williams Museum, located at 513 Truman Ave., and a commemoration of the 112th anniversary of his birth.
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  • Mar 7, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Red Barn Theatre: The Code
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  • "The Code” graces the Red Barn stage through March 25th, as playwright Michael McKeever revisits one of his favorite subjects - Hollywood. It’s 1950, and Billy Haines, Henry Wilson, Tallulah Bankhead, and a beautiful young man have gathered for cocktails, caviar, and all-out war. With great humor and stinging insight, “The Code” explores the hypocrisy of what it takes to be a man in the land of make-believe. Order tickets online or at the box office. Showtime 8 p.m. 319 Duval Street.
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  • Mar 23, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • The Smoke & Sizzle of Tennessee Williams
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  • A collection of readers present a program that explores the more sensual side of Tennessee Williams. Presented by Tennessee Williams Museum and Fringe Theater at 7 p.m. at the Little Jazz Room Club, 821 Duval St. Tickets are available online starting at $23, and include a glass of house wine or procecco.
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  • Mar 24, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tropic Cinema: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
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  • In cooperation with Lionsgate, Tropic Cinema presents a special advance screening and fundraiser with stars Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson, along with producer James L. Brooks, writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig, producers Julie Ansell and Amy Brooks, and author Judy Blume for an early look at “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” before its April 28th nationwide theatrical release. The cast, the writer/director, producers, and the author will introduce the film live on the Center Stage in the Carper Theater (and simulcast in the George and Taylor), followed by the screening of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” in all three of the Tropic’s auditoriums. Very limited tickets are still available.
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  • Mar 25, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise Kickoff Concert
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  • The opening event of the Florida Keys' multi month bicentennial celebration includes live music by Nick Norman and Howard Livingston, presentations by local dignitaries, and excerpts from the South Florida PBS documentary "The Florida Keys: 200 years of Paradise." Capping off the free-admission event is a visual extravaganza -- 250 drones are to illuminate the sky in a dazzling “fireworks” display. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the celebration beginning at 6 p.m. at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in the Truman Annex.
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  • Mar 25, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • South Florida Symphony at Tennessee Williams Theatre
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  • South Florida Symphony Orchestra closes the 2022/2023 25th Anniversary Season in Key West with an evening of Dvorák Masterworks. The program features his love letter to America, “New World Symphony,” as well as the greatest of all cello concertos (Cello Concerto in B minor), performed by Zuill Bailey, who also appeared during the Key West Symphony’s inaugural concert 25 years ago.
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  • Mar 26, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • South Florida Symphony: 25th Anniversary Rum-Paired Dinner
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  • South Florida Symphony Orchestra debuts a new arts recognition program as part of its 25th anniversary dinner and private concert set for 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, at Hemingway’s Library at Hemingway Rum Company/Papa’s Pilar Distillery. The “Sound of Success” will celebrate eight arts and culture advocates in the Keys who champion musical creativity and innovation. The evening, benefiting the Symphony in the Schools children’s music education program in the Florida Keys, will feature a cocktail reception followed by an exquisite rum-paired dinner by Chef Martin Liz, and an intimate concert by GRAMMY award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey. Tickets start at $300. 201 Simonton St.
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  • Mar 31, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Keys to the Keys: A Tropical Gala
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  • The annual fundraiser gala benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys is a tropical-themed event that will be a fun night filled with music, drinks, dining, dancing, games, auctions and more. All money raised helps build and repair affordable homes for Keys residents. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street, Key West. Call 305-294-9006 for more information and to RSVP.
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  • Mar 31, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Coffee Butler Amphitheater: Old Dominion
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  • Old Dominion plays three concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at Coffee Butler Amphitheater along with featured performers Frank Ray, Greylan James and Kassi Ashton. Tickets available online $60 to $90. Doors open 6 p.m.; shows start at 7:30 p.m.
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