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Current Key West Events

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  • Feb 23, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Shadow & Light Art Exhibit
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  • The juried exhibit, "Shadow & Light" celebrates the work of over 50 Keys artists who contributed works in a variety of mediums that capture the natural light of the Florida Keys. These visual expressions evoke contemplation, wonder and introspection. The exhibition runs through April 28 in the Bryan Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street.
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  • Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tennessee Williams Festival
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  • In celebration of Tennessee Williams, the Pulitzer-prize winning literary icon that moved to Key West in 1949 and remained a resident for 34 years, the Key West Art & Historical Society hosts an annual ‘Tennessee Williams Key West Festival,’ a month-long series of arts and cultural events that takes place each March across multiple venues. The yearly festival includes a museum fundraiser, plein air painting, poetry and short story writing contests, lectures, museum tours, film screenings, live theater events, and a birthday party complete with cake and bubbly to honor the life and accomplishments of Williams. The full schedule of events is available online.
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  • Mar 9, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Jag Gallery: Living My Life Like A Song
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  • A very special gallery tribute dedicated to celebrating the life of the legendary Jimmy Buffett featuring artworks and words from a circle of the musician and singer-songwriter’s circle of artist and writer friends from Key West and beyond, all in support of the Singing for Change Charitable Foundation. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Use the Simonton St. entrance to Duval Square, 1075 Duval St.
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  • Mar 13, 2024 - Apr 6, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Waterfront Playhouse: Murder on the Orient Express
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  • A snowdrift stops a luxurious train in its tracks… an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, and the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – this is Ken Ludwig’s new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Tickets $40 to $85. Showtimes at 8 p.m. with one Saturday matinee March 23. 407 Wall Street at Mallory Square.
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  • Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 29, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Fringe Theater: The Last 5 Years
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  • A poignant and devastatingly honest look at love and loss between two artists whose first date and last goodbye take place over five years. The musical's innovative structure takes us through their story from start to finish (and finish to start), and is contemporary story-telling at its finest. Tickets $45 to $60. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the Key West Armory, 600 White St.
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  • Mar 20, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tennessee Williams Theatre: Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock n' Roll, Part 4
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  • Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, and more. Tickets $45 to $145. Showtime 8 p.m. 5901 College Rd.
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  • Mar 20, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tropic Cinema: One Sings, the Other Doesn't
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  • The film "One Sings, the Other Doesn't" is part of the annual Women's Film Festival, with 6 p.m. screenings each Wednesday in March. The film looks at the lives of Pomme, an aspiring singer, and Suzanne, a struggling mother, as they search for their own identities in 1970s France.The film will be followed by a Q&A session. 416 Eaton St.
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  • Mar 22, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Keys Choral Arts: Spring Concert
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  • Keys Choral Arts invites you to its Spring Concert with musical selections about love, joy, honor and remembrance. The concert will feature a special arrangement of Jimmy Buffett songs arranged by Michael Robinson. Tickets $30, available online. The program takes place at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Duval St.
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  • Mar 25, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Taste of Key West
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  • This free admission, open-air event features an assortment of beverages and palate-pleasing plates. Restaurants and food vendors from across the Lower Keys and Key West donate their culinary talents to create delectable small plates. Food ranges from seafood, tropical and Caribbean flavors, to European dishes, vegetarian offerings, and desserts. Buy tickets based upon what looks best! A large assortment of wines and beers will also be offered. VIP passes are available. Proceeds from food and beverage tickets benefit AH Monroe, providing medical and life assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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  • Mar 26, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tennessee Williams Birthday Party
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  • The final, celebratory event of the Tennessee Williams Festival is the annual birthday party in his honor. This year marks the 113th anniversary of his birth. The public is welcome to celebrate with champagne and cake at the Tennessee Williams Museum from 5 to 7 p.m. at 513 Truman Ave.
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  • Mar 27, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tropic Cinema: Joan Baez, I Am Noise
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  • The film "Joan Baez, I am Noise" is part of the annual Women's Film Festival. At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large, history-making life, and the personal struggles she's kept private..The 6:30 p.m. film screening will be followed by a Q&A session. 416 Eaton St.
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  • Mar 29, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • South Florida Symphony: Masterworks IV - Stravinsky, Ravel, Bernstein, Zwilich
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  • South Florida Symphony Orchestra transports you to the high-octane spirit of 1940s Times Square in Bernstein’s "Three Dance Episodes" from the hit Broadway musical On the Town, and a visit with Clarinet Concerto, Zwilich’s stirring elegy on 9/11. Then, be seduced at a Spanish tavern during Ravel’s rhythmic Bolero and be spellbound by Stravinsky’s celebrated nod to Russian folklore, the magical Firebird. Tickets start at $25. Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd. 7:30 p.m.
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  • Mar 30, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Harry S. Truman Little White House: Easter Egg Roll
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  • In addition to the traditional Easter Egg Roll on the lawn, guests will enjoy arts and craft activities, live music, refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny, and each child will leave with a commemorative wooden Easter egg. The event is free for all ages. 9 to 11 a.m. on the Little White House grounds. 111 Front Street.
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  • Mar 31, 2024 Key West
  • Schooner Wharf Bar: Wrecker's Cup Race
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  • The third race of the 39th annual Wrecker's Cup Race Series to Sand Key kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. The all-in-fun race series recalls the tradition of the wreckers from Key West in the 1800s. All sailing vessels, local sailors and visiting yachtsmen are welcome to join the regatta. Spectators can view from Schooner Wharf and the Historic Seaport. After the race, first, second and third place will be awarded in each division, with trophies, a bottle of Pusser’s rum, Schooner Wharf Bar tabs and wrecker T-shirts as prizes. The final race of the series is to be held April 28. Find Schooner Wharf Bar at 202 William St.
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  • Mar 31, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Artisan Market: Let's Get Hoppy!
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  • Key West Artisan Market celebrates all things beer & Easter with the 'Let's Get Hoppy' Edition March 31 from 10 am to 2 pm at Higgs Memorial Beach, Key West. Bring the kids for the annual free Easter Egg hunt -- kids 12 and under can hunt eggs hidden around the park and exchange them at the Artisan Market booth for candy and prizes. As always, there will be bloody marys, mimosas, a full bar, coffee, juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers.
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