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DAILY Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum guided tours. Visit the home where Hemingway lived throughout the 1930s and wrote some of his most enduring classics. 907 Whitehead St. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours $12 per adult and $6 per child age 6-12; children 5 and under admitted free. For info, visit hemingwayhome.com.
DAILY “Hemingway in Key West” museum exhibition. Explore Ernest Hemingway’s life in Key West, fishing adventures and Cuban connection in the 1930s — the inspiration for his classic novel “To Have and Have Not,” published in 1937. View rarely exhibited Hemingway photographs and memorabilia, including previously unseen items from the Bruce Family Archive. Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, 281 Front St. Museum hours 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special Hemingway Days half-price admission of $5 per person. For info, visit www.kwahs.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 21
7 p.m. “Hemingway On Stage: The Death Factory.” The fifth segment of actor Brian Gordon Sinclair’s six-part one-man dramatic presentation on Hemingway’s life focuses on the World War II era. Waterfront Playhouse at Mallory Square. All proceeds benefit the Key West Art & Historical Society. $12 per person for adults, $5 per person for students. For info, visit kwahs.com.
8:45 p.m. Canada’s “Hemingway On Stage” Award Presentation. Brian Gordon Sinclair is to present the $1,000 “Hemingway On Stage” award for extraordinary dedication to the festival. Waterfront Playhouse. Cost included in admission to play.
9 p.m. “Hemingway On Stage” reception and Ernest Hemingway birthday party at the Key West Museum of Art & History. Mingle, discuss Hemingway and meet actor and playwright Brian Gordon Sinclair at this post-performance gathering for playgoers, and enjoy a birthday cake celebrating the 110th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s birth. Cost included in admission to play. For info, visit kwahs.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
4-6 p.m. Registration for the Key West Marlin Tournament. Registration is $1,500 per boat ($1,800 after June 15) to compete for $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes for targeting marlin, dolphin, tuna and wahoo. Conch Republic Seafood Co., 631 Greene St. For info, visit keywestmarlin.com.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet the “Papas.” Enjoy food, fun and a chance to get to know the contestants and previous winners of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest. Attractions include a cash bar and Hemingway-esque hors d’oeuvres. Doubletree Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
6-8 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament captains meeting, auction and raffle. The auction benefits a college scholarship fund for local students pursuing marine-related studies. Conch Republic Seafood Co.
8-10 p.m. “Voices, Places, Inspirations.” This evening of readings and presentations features critically acclaimed author Lorian Hemingway, “Crazy in Alabama” author and screenwriter Mark Childress, mystery/nonfiction author and photographer Tom Corcoran and author/photographer and expert angler Jeffrey Cardenas. Wyland Galleries of Key West, 623 Duval St. Free admission. For information, call (305) 294-0320 or visit shortstorycompetition.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
8:30 a.m.- Lines in the water for Key West Marlin Tournament first day of fishing. 4 p.m. For info, visit keywestmarlin.com.
11 a.m. Jean Klausing Memorial Performance of “Hemingway On Stage: The Death Factory.” Honoring Sloppy Joe’s late manager emeritus Jean Klausing, Brian Gordon Sinclair’s dramatic presentation focuses on Hemingway’s life during the World War II era. Waterfront Playhouse at Mallory Square. All proceeds benefit the Hemingway Look-Alike Society Scholarship Fund. $12 per person for adults, $5 per person for students. For info, visit kwahs.com.
4-6 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament weigh-in. Conch Republic Seafood Co. docks.
5:30-7 p.m. Book signing featuring Tom Corcoran and Lorian Hemingway. Meet Tom Corcoran, author of the Alex Rutlege mystery series set in Key West, and Lorian Hemingway, author of the acclaimed “Walking into the River,” “Walk on Water” and “A World Turned Over,” at this reception and book signing. Free admission. Key West Art Bar, 901 Caroline St. For information, call (305) 294-0320 or visit shortstorycompetition.com.
6 p.m. Hemingway Look-Alike Society scholarship presentations. The society is to announce the winners of its annual scholarships for Florida Keys students. Sloppy Joe’s Bar, 201 Duval St.
6:30 p.m. Sloppy Joe’s 29th annual “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, first round. Sloppy Joe’s Bar. $35 entry fee. Free to watch. For info, visit sloppyjoes.com.
6:30 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament cocktail party. Festivities for anglers include a Key West–style pig roast. Doubletree Grand Key Resort. Free to tournament participants.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Lines in the water for Key West Marlin Tournament ‘s second day of fishing. For info, visit keywestmarlin.com.
3 p.m. “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Fish-Off. Cheer your favorites as the “Papas” compete in this dockside catch-and-release challenge using traditional hand lines. Prizes are awarded for the largest fish and most fish caught. Conch Republic Seafood Co. docks. Free to watch.
4-6 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament weigh-in. Conch Republic Seafood Co. docks.
6:30-8 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament dockside cocktail party and fish fry. Key West Harbour Yacht Club, 6000 Peninsular Ave. Free to tournament participants.
6:30 p.m. Sloppy Joe’s 29th annual “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, second round. Sloppy Joe’s Bar. $35 entry fee. Free to watch. For info, visit sloppyjoes.com.
8 p.m. Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition winners announcement and reception. This literary highlight takes place at Hemingway’s first Key West residence, Casa Antigua, and features acclaimed author/journalist Lorian Hemingway. Events include a presentation on Casa Antigua’s history by owner Tom Oosterhoudt and a reading of the winning short story. 314 Simonton St. Free admission. For contest info, visit shortstorycompetition.com.
9 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament Party Key West Style. Establishments along the island city’s famed Duval Street celebrate with the Drambuie Promotional Team.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Lines in the water for Key West Marlin Tournament’s third day of fishing. For info, visit keywestmarlin.com.
10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Caribbean Street Fair presented by HELPLINE. Duval Street is closed to vehicular traffic from Front to Fleming streets and transformed into an open-air island market with arts, crafts, jewelry, tropical clothing and food. For info, call Keith at (305) 292-8445 or visit keyshelpline.org.
Noon - 4 p.m. Hemingway Days/BW Promotions 5k Sunset Run registration at Caribbean Street Fair. Register and pick up race packets at the booth at Fleming and Duval streets. Racers also can pre-register online at www.active.com. $20 entry fee before July 25, $25 on race day. For info, call (305) 296-7182.
Noon Photos with Papas. “Papa” Hemingway look-alikes provide a photo opportunity for fans. Greene Street outside Sloppy Joe’s.
1 p.m. Running of the Bulls. This wacky event is sponsored by Sloppy Joe’s Bar and features past “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest winners dressed in their Pamplona best — and a breed of “bull” found only in Key West. The fun begins outside Sloppy Joe’s. For info, visit sloppyjoes.com.
3-5 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament weigh-in. Conch Republic Seafood Co. docks.
5-7:15 p.m. Hemingway Days/BW Promotions 5k Sunset Run registration. Register and pick up race packets. Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval St. For info, call (305) 296-7182.
6:30 p.m. Key West Marlin Tournament awards banquet and silent auction. Cocktails and silent auction are set for 6:30, with the dinner and awards presentations to follow at 7:30. Open to tournament participants and their guests only. Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Cost included in tournament registration.
6:30 p.m. Sloppy Joe’s 29th annual “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, final round. Sloppy Joe’s Bar. Free to watch. For info, visit sloppyjoes.com.
7:30 p.m. Hemingway Days/BW Promotions 5k Sunset Run through Old Town Key West. Racers start at the Southernmost Point in the continental United States, Whitehead and South streets. An awards ceremony and silent auction are scheduled after the race at the Southernmost Hotel. For info, call (305) 296-7182.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Noon-7 p.m. Green Parrot “Off the Wall” Sidewalk Art Show. Local artists’ work is showcased during this lighthearted cultural celebration on the island Hemingway loved. Other attractions include live music. 601 Whitehead St. For info, visit greenparrot.com.
Noon Sloppy Joe’s Hemingway Days Arm Wrestling Championship. Medals and prizes await winners in multiple weight categories. Sign-up is at noon and the contest begins at 1 p.m. Sloppy Joe’s. $5 entry fee; free to watch. For info, visit sloppyjoes.com.
This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change.
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