Florida Keys & Key West events from the Official Florida Keys Tourism Council

Key West / October 23 to November 01

An outrageous, 10-day celebration featuring costume competitions, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade with marching groups and lavish floats.
Contact: (305) 296-1817

Key West / November 02

South Duval Gallery & Cafe Neighborhood "HOWL"

The quiet upper Duval neighborhood of small unique shops and cozy bars and lavish restaurants opens their doors for the full moon. Between Truman and United Streets, open 7 to 10 p.m. with food & drink specials, music, hospitality, arts and entertainment.
Contact: Judi Bradford
Email: (305) 304-4190

Key West / November 05 to November 08

18th Annual Meeting of the Minds

More than 3,000 fans of the legendary singer, songwriter and bestselling author Jimmy Buffett will flock to Key West to celebrate their hero’s music and the lifestyle it promotes. Visit 'Parrotheads in Paradise' web site for details.

Key West / November 08 to November 15

Key West World Championship Race

High-speed powerboats continue Key West’s longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing.
Contact: (305) 296-6166

Key West / November 13

Red Barn Theater Celebrates 30 Years

The 30th birthday bash includes delicious party food and a festive birthday cake, a Dance Party provided by Bill Blue and the Nervous Guys, infamous for their unique version of Rhythm and Blues called “Rhythm and Roll.” Starts 7 p.m. in the Red Barn’s Zabar Courtyard
Contact: (305) 296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com

Key West / November 14

R4 Fair

Key West High School is the location for the 3rd Annual Key West R4 Fair, from noon to 3 p.m. The free-admission event offers fun, food, live music by Mary Spear, green product exhibits and educational games in the Key West High School courtyard and cafeteria. Focused on teaching the R4 values of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rot (i.e. compost).
Contact: (305) 809-3509
Email: info@keysGLEE.com

Key West / November 16

Tropic Cinema presents: Classic Movie Night

Classic movies on tap every Monday night. "Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women," starts 8 p.m.
Contact: (305) 295-9493

Key West / November 20

"An Evening of Dance"

Presented by Coffeemill Dance Studio, the performance is to feature Key West Contemporary Dance Company’s lively spin on the classic Nutcracker ... “Cracked!” choreographed by Kyla Piscopink. Plus, ‘Key West Contemporary Dance Company’ and student dancers in Prokoviev’s much loved “Peter and the Wolf,” choreographed by Penny Leto and Francine Kreinces. Tickets $20,$25 and $35 ($15 student tickets available at door day of concert). Showtime 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theater.
Contact: 305-296-9982
Email: CoffeeMillDance@aol.com

Key West / November 21

WomanKind’s 9th Annual Survivors Reunion Concert

The Survivors, a tropical fusion band popular in Key West during the 80s, return to perform. Guests can dance in the sand on Higgs Beach and enjoy a BBQ dinner. Band to play from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance at Salute, Blue Heaven Gift Shop, WomanKind (3142 Northside Dr.), Good Food Conspiracy (Big Pine) and Centennial Bank branches in Key West, Summerland and Big Pine. Tickets $25 at the door.
Contact: 305-295-8255
Email: mspringer@womankindkeywest.org

Key West / November 29 to December 06

Pirates in Paradise 2009

Historic Key West and Fort Taylor transform into a pirates' stronghold with over 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment!
Contact: (305) 296-9694

Florida Keys & Key West Events Calendar