Keys Choral Arts: “There’s a Song in the Air”
Keys Choral Arts, under the Artistic Direction of Timothy Peterson, and accompanied by LouAnn Steely, will present their Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 14th at 4PM in the Tennessee Williams Theatre.
Beyond the Beehive: A Christmas Revue
Step back in time to a sparkling 1960s Christmas Revue filled with laughter, harmony, and holiday heart.
Join Wanda, Gina, and Johnny as they host a nostalgic Christmas pageant bursting with classic retro charm, modern holiday hits re-imagined in vintage style, and heartfelt memories that feel like coming home. With shimmering harmonies, festive comedy, and a whole lot of tinsel, this merry trio leads the audience through stories of friendship, family, and the magic of believing —
reminding us that the greatest gift of all is the people we share the season with.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Holiday Lights Train Ride
Get your HO HO HO on with the Fringe, Tuesday Dec 16th, and enjoy live holiday music and a festive tour of the island’s holiday lights! Check-in begins at 7pm at the beautiful Gardens Hotel (526 Angela Street) where award-winning vocalist Claire Caplan and pianist Larry Smith will be the perfect prelude to the evening’s ride. (You might find inspiration to ‘jingle your bells’ on the dance floor at the Garden’s cash bar!) Then at 8:30pm it’s All Aboard the Holiday Train! Support Fringe Theater’s education and outreach programs by celebrating the holidays with friends! Tickets are $65.
Holiday Party with Key West JAZZ Allstars!
Come feel the magic of the best jazz musicians in Key West! The Key West Jazz Allstars will wow you. Enjoy music and dancing.
Featuring Terri White, Larry Baeder, Hal Howland, Bubba Lownotes, Tony Eitcher, and David Arndt.
Full Menu is available from Olive's Mediterranean Cafe.
Parking Lot is at 201 Truman, enter lot off of Emma St, about a block away.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Vibrator Races for Charity!
The vibrator races at Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West are a unique and raucous charity event held every Thursday night. Far from a quiet affair, these races involve a lively atmosphere with loud music, confetti, and a "dong gong" to mark the excitement.
Die Hard
Part of the “Saints, Sinners & Scream Queens” Film Series
Sponsored by the Key West Film Festival
December 18 | 7:00 PM | $15 | Williams Hall
The most chaotic “Christmas movie” ever made. Terrorists, duct vents, Hans Gruber, and one barefoot cop who refuses to quit. A holiday classic by accident. Come celebrate the holidays the loud way.
Holiday Historic Inn Tour
Join us for an enchanted evening of decorated historic inns while enjoying light sweet or savory holiday treats and holiday cheer at each property. Visit each property, explore the unique architecture and history, and delight in holiday ambiance in a tropical setting. The tours are self-guided. Free trolley transportation will be provided between properties - but participants are welcome to bike, walk or use their own transportation.
Tickets can ONLY be picked up the night of the tour at the first property on the tour after 5:30pm ONLY (*Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory on the 19th)
December 19th: The properties on this night's tour are:
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory* (1316 Duval St.)
The Southernmost House
Wicker Guest House
The Mermaid & The Alligator
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Join the Key West Parrot Head Club on a Holiday Lights Trolley Tour!
We will meet at Salute restaurant at 4:30pm to check in and get your wrist band. One drink (beer or wine) is included. Additional beverages can be purchased at happy hour prices. At 6:00 will walk over to the White St pier parking lot to board the trolley/train.
See all the best decorations on our holiday tour as the locals decorate their historic Key West homes in a splendid cascade of lights and other decorative touches to see who can outdo the other in a friendly, holiday-inspired competition!
The trolley leaves at 6:30pm sharp!
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
Christmas on the Keys! Piano Concert with James T. Slater!
Join us for Christmas on the Keys, a joyful, high-spirited piano concert featuring the incredible James T. Slater—two-time Grammy-nominated, piano-playing, bilingual singer-songwriter of Bolivian American descent. Signed to BMG Music Publishing/Nashville, James will be performing hits recorded by legends from Carrie Underwood, and Kenny Chesney, to Tim McGraw and Willie Nelson, to Keith Urban and Enrique Iglesias...as well as songs off his latest album, Shrimp Boat Sessions, recorded LIVE on the piano at Jimmy Buffett's Shrimp Boat Studio here in Key West.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Ian Maksin: New Album Release Tour
Get immersed in the deep sounds of Ian Maksin's soulful one-man-cello orchestra, paired and blended with his vibrant voice, as he explores a collection of traditional songs from different corners of the world: Japan, Finland, Bosnia, Iran, Ukraine, Armenia, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Medieval France and Spain, woven together with original instrumental works.
His latest release Lullaby for the World is an amazing multilingual journey in search of peace, healing and empowerment through music. It reflects the path of a true musical globetrotter, shaped by countless journeys across continents as a touring artist, along with mountaineering, flying airplanes, practicing meditation, and collaborating with local musicians in search of the mystical thread that connects all cultures. This album invites listeners into a space of presence, clarity, and emotional restoration.
Ulysses Quartet
The Ulysses Quartet has been praised for their "textural versatility," "grave beauty" and "the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve" (The Strad), as well as their "avid enthusiasm ... with chops to back up their passion" (San Diego Story), "delivered with a blend of exuberance and polished artistry" (The Buffalo News).
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Schmaltz & Pepper
Classy klezmer- chamber music and jazz infused with schmaltz
A uniquely virtuosic and entertaining chamber ensemble performing original music inspired by Klezmer, Yiddish Swing, Jazz and Classical music.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Martina Bevis & friends
Prague Conservatory of Music trained guitarist, Martina Bevis, returns to the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Join her along with her special guests to experience music from an artist who has mastered her instrument.
Bougie Afternoon Tea Party
Mark your calendars for the second annual Key West Woman's Club Bougie Afternoon Tea Party on January 17th! This delightful event will benefit Take Stock In Children, with a $25,000 Monroe County scholarship to be awarded.
In addition to enjoying a lovely afternoon, there will be prizes for the most elegant attire, so bring your best bougie outfits, hats, shoes, and coats! Camille Russo Toler will provide charming musical entertainment while we sip tea and specialty cocktails. Don’t miss out—GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
Movies Under the Stars: School of Rock
Get ready to rock with a high-energy, family-friendly screening of the 2003 comedy School of Rock!
Follow a down-on-his-luck guitarist who poses as a substitute teacher and turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band.
Yevgeny Kutik
With a “dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique” (The New York Times), violinist Yevgeny Kutik has captivated audiences worldwide with an old-world sound that communicates a modern intellect. Praised for his technical precision and virtuosity, he is lauded for his poetic and imaginative interpretations of standard works as well as rarely heard and newly composed repertoire.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
70 Girls 70
A rogue group of senior citizens take on a life of crime to raise the funds they need to save their apartment building in NYC. This Kander & Ebb classic is “a joyously imperfect and irresistibly funny musical!” We’re producing the show in a concert format. What does that mean? We'll narrate the action and stage the songs! Cast: Karen Grant, Jim Speake, Camille Toler, Barbara Mundy, Andrew Theede, Vanessa McCaffrey, Jordan Sommer, Wilhelmina Lopez-Martin, Merle Dimbath, Dominic Paolillo, Kathy Russ, Jim Argoudelis & Glenda Donovan.
Tickets: $45-$65 (does not include fees)
Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
We will give you the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever going to get with some of the most experienced and talented musicians and singers from Sweden in a tribute that will bring you down memory lane through stunning, mirroring images of their stage costumes, hairstyles, and voices.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Darcy Cooke Celebrates Great Women of Song: Timeless Voices, Unforgettable Music
Called a “swinging jazz singer…displaying versatility and a beautiful voice” by jazz journalist, Scott Yanow, Darcy’s “warm and inviting voice” exudes a depth of emotion that draws in and thrills her audiences. With a love of jazz and a background in theater, Darcy is a master of song interpretation and an engaging storyteller who effortlessly guides and charms audiences through an evening of pure entertainment.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 & Ravel’s Piano Concerto
Rhythmic drive meets lyrical beauty in this exhilarating South Florida Symphony program brimming with wit and brilliance when Ravel’s bluesy and spirited Piano Concerto in G major with SFSO fan-favorite Svetlana Smolina at the keys, joins the windswept glory of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Based on a melody by a 16th century composer, Vaughan Williams’ haunting Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis opens the sparkling evening of music, led by Key West native, Maestra Sebrina Alfonso.
Paradise Big Band
Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh.
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
The Yuck Show: The Science of Slime
Featuring colorful large-scale spectacles, quirky comedy, and audience interaction, the Yuck Show is a joyful, visual celebration of science enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
The Yuck Show: The Science of Slime
Featuring colorful large-scale spectacles, quirky comedy, and audience interaction, the Yuck Show is a joyful, visual celebration of science enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
The Yuck Show: The Science of Slime
Featuring colorful large-scale spectacles, quirky comedy, and audience interaction, the Yuck Show is a joyful, visual celebration of science enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
Dorian Wind Quintet
Recognized by critics, audiences, and colleagues alike for its polished and passionate performances, the Dorian Wind Quintet is known worldwide as one of chamber music’s pre-eminent and longest continuously active ensembles.
Robert Cuccioli
Robert Cuccioli is known by many for his critically acclaimed TONY nominated performance in Jekyll & Hyde, for which he also received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Jeff Awards for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical”. He debuted on Broadway as Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and last appeared as Dr. Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Vienna Boys Choir
The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of the oldest. Boys have been singing at Vienna's Imperial Chapel since at least 1296. In 1498 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. established a Court Chapel in Vienna where he declared that there were to be boys among the singers, thus laying the foundation for the Vienna Boys Choir.
Fighting for Laughs, Too
Join us for Fighting For Laughs, Too — a night of powerhouse comedy featuring Sam Norton, Preston Gitlin, and headliner “The Reverend” Bob Levy, hosted by local veteran and comedian Petey Rancel. Building on last year’s sold-out success, this event delivers big laughs for an important cause.
All proceeds benefit AHERO, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing Veteran and First Responder suicide through fellowship, outdoor adventures, and community support.
Your $50 general admission ticket directly helps fund AHERO trips here in Key West — creating healing connections and life-changing experiences for our nation’s heroes. Come laugh, support, and make a difference!
Tropical Luncheon & Garden Party
Step into an afternoon of island elegance as the Key West Woman’s Club revives its charming 1950s Tropical Luncheon tradition. Enjoy conversations with bestselling author Lucy Burdette, a preview of KWAHS’s Smithsonian-affiliated exhibit FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine, and insights from curator Dr. Cori Convertito. Chef Martha Hubbard adds culinary flair to this celebration of the flavors and stories that define the Keys.
A delightful blend of history, culture, and island charm — all in the heart of Old Town.
SOMO's BIG GAME Tailgate & Watch Party
Celebrate Big Game Sunday at The Southernmost Beach Resort.
Enjoy an Unlimited Tailgate Buffet and Premium well/draft/wine OPEN BAR!!
Food only option available, too!
Total ticket price is all inclusive of tax, gratuity, and fees.
Seating is first come, first served.
BIG GAME Watch Party
Celebrate BIG GAME Sunday at The Marker Resort.
Enjoy a Tailgate Buffet and wine, draft beer, and premium well OPEN BAR.
Total ticket price is all inclusive of tax, gratuity, and fees.
Seating is first come, first served.
Mac's Place Big Game Party!
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Game starts at 6:30 PM
Location: Mac's Place, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Tickets Include:
Two buffets open for the duration of the game
Open bar for the duration of the game, featuring:
Spirits: Concierge Vodka, Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s, Tanqueray, Santoro Tequila
All draft and craft beers
Seltzers: High Noon, Surfside, Sun Cruiser, Good Boy Vodka Cocktails, & Sip Margs
Wines by the glass
Please note: Shots and shooters are not included.
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang (The Charles E. Culpeper Chair); Principal Second Violin Group Qianqian Li; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps (The Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose Chair); and Principal Cello Carter Brey (The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair).
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Pilobolus
Pilobolus’s Other Worlds Collection traverses the spaces we inhabit—from the realms within ourselves, society, and the universe—with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. The collection features collaborations with visionaries who see life through the lens of theatre, music, and dance.
The Wearable Art Fashion Show
Looking for an afternoon of breathtaking art and bold fashion?
Don't miss the Key West Woman's Club's Wearable Art Fashion Show 2026.
Experience the thrill of the runway, where high fashion meets high stakes. Witness the debut of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creations from our city's most innovative local designers. As each unique piece is revealed on the catwalk, it becomes available for live auction. This is your chance to acquire a signature work of wearable art directly from the designer and take home an unforgettable piece of fashion history.
Your attendance also supports "Creativity in Design" scholarships for Key West High School students.
Horszowski Trio
Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since their formation in 2011.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Letters from Max
This poignant and deeply intimate play premiered off-broadway in 2023 at Signature Theater in NYC. Witty and deeply human. It explores the emerging friendship of a professor and her student Max. Their love of words bind them in a wide and voracious conversation that eventually tests poetry's capacity to put to words the ineffable. Based on a true story. An Outer Critics Circle Nominee. Featuring Wende Shoer and Thomas Masat.
Tickets: $45-$65 (does not include fees)
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol, with Mozart, Simon & Joachim
The familiar meets the new in this South Florida Symphony Orchestra standout program, featuring the anticipated Florida premiere of GRAMMY nominee Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, an intimate exploration of memory and identity, performed by rising cellist Seth Parker Woods. Also making its SFSO premiere is Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, a vibrant work filled with cultural reverence. Completing the program led by Key West native, Maestra Sebrina Alfonso, Mozart’s “Haffner” symphony bursts with celebratory energy and elegant precision, while the crowd-pleasing Capriccio espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakov sparkles with irresistible Spanish rhythms.
A FEAST OF WORDS AND FLAVORS WITH RUTH REICHL
Celebrate the magic of books, food, and community at the Friends of the Key West Library Gala—an unforgettable evening with a culinary legend.
Join us Monday, February 23, 2026, for the Friends of the Key West Library Fundraising Gala, featuring legendary food writer Ruth Reichl—author, critic, and culinary icon. Enjoy her exclusive interview, then mingle in the Palm Garden with delicious bites, tropical cocktails, and twinkling lights. Proceeds benefit the Key West Library—so come celebrate great books, great food, and our beloved little pink library!
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock n' Roll, Part 6
With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever!
George Li
Pianist George Li, is Impromptu’s 2026 “Rising Star”. Praised by the Washington Post for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression,” he possesses an effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Step into the Extraordinary as Rick Thomas takes you on a journey never to be forgotten…a journey within his Mansion of Dreams! Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing world of one of the greatest illusionists on the planet. People of all ages will experience amazing and magical things as they witness the beauty and mysteries behind the Mansion’s magnificent walls. Contained within the production are the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world.
Bobby in the Lobby
No songwriter ever composed more hits for the Broadway musical than Richard Rodgers. Starting in the mid 1920s his collaboration with the brilliant Lorenz Hart and continuing with his record-breaking partnership with Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers was the defining voice of 20th Century Broadway. Join Bobby Nesbitt along with Susan Powell and Richard White as they celebrate this timeless music. Act One comprises the songs of Rodgers and Hart including “Manhattan”, “Bewitched”, “Where or When”, “My Funny Valentine” and many more.
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
Crimes of the Heart
Beth Henley’s beloved Pulitzer Prize winning script. Three eccentric sisters. A forgotten birthday, a failed career, an attempted murder. Funny. Messy. Filled with southern comfort. Featuring Martha Hooten-Hattingh, Alexa DoLuca, Abigail Emerson, Samantha Laskey, Dan Dempsey, and Dominic Paolillo.
Tickets: $45-$65 (does not include fees)
The Doo Wop Project
Featuring stars from the Broadway shows Jersey Boys, Motown, Beautiful and Hairspray, Doo Wop Project is inspired by inner city African American vocal groups like The Flamingos, The Five Satins, The Miracles and later The Four Seasons, along with all the original groups that created the sound of Doo Wop.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Dvořák’s Eighth & Sibelius’ Violin Concerto
Sibelius’s soul-searching Violin Concerto, featuring the expressive brilliance of guest artist Siwoo Kim, and Dvořák’s Bohemian-folk inspired Symphony No. 8 highlights music’s ability to connect to worlds unknown. One looks inward, tracing shadows and emotion; the other bursts outward in celebration of nature, life, and song. Opening the South Florida Symphony Orchestra program – led by Key West native Maestra Sebrina Alfonso -- is Schubert’s Overture in D major, a playful wink to Rossini’s Viennese operas.
Carr-Petrova Duo
Described as "ravishing" (Strad), "enlightened" (BBC), "explosive" (Virginia Gazette), and "irresistibly elegant" (Diario de Leon), violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova are rapidly compiling a remarkable list of accolades in recognition of their fiery musical expression, refined artistry, and relentless entrepreneurial dedication to social initiatives.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Paradise Big Band
Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh.
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Great American Crooners
Soak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners!
The College of the Florida Keys 60th Anniversary Celebration
Toast to six decades of educational excellence at The College of the Florida Keys’ milestone 60th Anniversary Celebration, featuring fine dining, cocktails, historical exhibit, live music, and dancing in honor of the College's rich legacy and continued commitment to student success.
And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens
Little-known short plays by Tennessee Williams that boldly explore sexuality, identity, and longing. Presented in partnership with the Tennessee Williams Festival at Williams Hall. Directed by Dominic Paolillo. Cast: Kitty Clements, Cassidy Timms, Aramis Ikatu, Phillip Cole, Todd Glenn, Jim Speake, Trey Forsyth, Diane May, Chris Massicotte, Kathy Russ, Mariah Woessner, Davis Stack, Barbara Mundy.
Venue: Williams Hall, 729 Fleming St.
Houston Ballet II
Houston Ballet II (HBII) is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, HBII members perform a diverse range of dance works such as excerpts from the great classics including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM.
Anne McKee Artists Fund Performance featuring Belle Jampol
Influenced by soul, jazz, and folk, Belle brings a unique blend of musical flavors to her performances.
Puppy Pals, Live!
The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs.
"Endless Summer" Fundraiser with Howard Livingston & friends
Get ready to escape to the islands for a great cause at the "Endless Summer" Fundraiser with Howard Livingston & friends! This special event is more than just a concert; it's an unforgettable evening of high-energy "Trop Rock" music featuring Key West's own Howard Livingston & The Mile Marker 24 Band.
The Shark is Broken
Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
The Hit of the Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Three actors. One small boat. Alcohol flows. Egos clash. A cinematic shoot that will make history -- assuming someone can figure out how to fix that blasted shark. This 'bitingly funny' play is the true story of behind the scenes of the movie JAWS. Starring: Trey Forsyth, Mathias Maloff, and Ray West.
Tickets: $45-$65 (does not include fees)
4th Annual FRLA Monroe R.O.S.E Awards
The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes Monroe County front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
One Night of Queen
One Night of Queen is a touring 2-hour stage show, paying tribute to the stage theatrics and music of Queen.
Movies Under the Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Kick off the holiday season with a magical night under the stars! In Tim Burton’s beloved stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides to bring the holiday spirit home with some spooky twists.
1st Annual Christmas Tiki Olympics
Get ready to "Get Freaky at the Tiki" as Looe Key Tiki presents its 1st Annual Christmas Tiki Olympics on Saturday, December 13th, starting at Noon. This festive and quirky competition requires teams of 4 to 6 players to compete in 5 rounds of funny Christmas games, plus one player from each team will participate in a separate chicken wing eating contest.
Holiday Historic Inn Tour
Join us for an enchanted evening of decorated historic inns while enjoying light sweet or savory holiday treats and holiday cheer at each property. Visit each property, explore the unique architecture and history, and delight in holiday ambiance in a tropical setting. The tours are self-guided. Free trolley transportation will be provided between properties - but participants are welcome to bike, walk or use their own transportation.
Tickets can ONLY be picked up the night of the tour at the first property on the tour after 5:30pm ONLY (*Gardens Hotel on the 12th)
December 12th: The properties on this night's tour are:
Gardens Hotel* (526 Angela St.)
Island City House Hotel
Key West Cooking Show
Lighthouse Hotel
Robert Albury “Key West’s King of Soul”
A homegrown Key West talent, Robert Albury, grew up on the corner of Amelia and Whitehead Streets in Bahama Village. Robert had nine brothers and they all sang. Young Robert Albury was most inspired by Louis Armstrong's performance in Key West. To Robert, the vocals of Soul music come from deep down within a special place in your heart. He says, “That’s what makes soul music so great.”
Vibrator Races for Charity!
The vibrator races at Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West are a unique and raucous charity event held every Thursday night. Far from a quiet affair, these races involve a lively atmosphere with loud music, confetti, and a "dong gong" to mark the excitement.
The Key West Picture Show
Step into the sunshine soaked, free spirited world of old school Key West with a screening that feels brand new, local, and full of energy, even though the island it captures is 1977. Grab a glass of wine, a big buttery popcorn, settle into the cozy Sussman Lounge, and let this upbeat, tongue in cheek travelogue whisk you into a Key West filled with shrimp boats, island eccentrics, colorful characters, and warm salty paradise. The Key West Picture Show blends humor, local culture, and tropical charm into one lively and nostalgic reel.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Personal Effects
A new Key West play by Chris Moore. Siblings arrive on the island to sort through the personal effects of their estranged, now deceased, father. They must face their old wounds as they are forced to reconcile the image of a popular island icon with the father who abandoned them. A World Premiere. Starring Sarah Goodwin, Aramis Ikatu, Tim Dahms, and Mariah Woessner.
Tickets: $45-$65 (does not include fees)
The Key West Picture Show
Step into the sunshine soaked, free spirited world of old school Key West with a screening that feels brand new, local, and full of energy, even though the island it captures is 1977. Grab a glass of wine, a big buttery popcorn, settle into the cozy Sussman Lounge, and let this upbeat, tongue in cheek travelogue whisk you into a Key West filled with shrimp boats, island eccentrics, colorful characters, and warm salty paradise. The Key West Picture Show blends humor, local culture, and tropical charm into one lively and nostalgic reel.
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
The Key West Picture Show
Step into the sunshine soaked, free spirited world of old school Key West with a screening that feels brand new, local, and full of energy, even though the island it captures is 1977. Grab a glass of wine, a big buttery popcorn, settle into the cozy Sussman Lounge, and let this upbeat, tongue in cheek travelogue whisk you into a Key West filled with shrimp boats, island eccentrics, colorful characters, and warm salty paradise. The Key West Picture Show blends humor, local culture, and tropical charm into one lively and nostalgic reel.
The Key West Picture Show
Step into the sunshine soaked, free spirited world of old school Key West with a screening that feels brand new, local, and full of energy, even though the island it captures is 1977. Grab a glass of wine, a big buttery popcorn, settle into the cozy Sussman Lounge, and let this upbeat, tongue in cheek travelogue whisk you into a Key West filled with shrimp boats, island eccentrics, colorful characters, and warm salty paradise. The Key West Picture Show blends humor, local culture, and tropical charm into one lively and nostalgic reel.
Cello Stories: A Life Under Broadway
With twenty years of Broadway experience, and having performed as a regular member of twenty broadway shows, Mairi explores what it is to be a Broadway musician. Using exquisite arrangements and captivating stories, she illustrated what drew her to a career of supporting a story with music.
A Night with Norman
Experience an extraordinary evening as we welcome James Beard Award-winning Chef Norman Van Aken for one night only! This exclusive event will sell out quickly—reserve your seat now.
Hailed as “Florida’s Culinary Icon,” Norman Van Aken is celebrated for introducing the concept of fusion into the global culinary lexicon. He is one of the only chefs in America to have earned the James Beard Award, the Robert Mondavi Award, and the Food Arts Silver Spoon. He’s also the only Floridian ever inducted into the prestigious James Beard “Who’s Who in American Food and Beverage.”
The Key West Picture Show
Step into the sunshine soaked, free spirited world of old school Key West with a screening that feels brand new, local, and full of energy, even though the island it captures is 1977. Grab a glass of wine, a big buttery popcorn, settle into the cozy Sussman Lounge, and let this upbeat, tongue in cheek travelogue whisk you into a Key West filled with shrimp boats, island eccentrics, colorful characters, and warm salty paradise. The Key West Picture Show blends humor, local culture, and tropical charm into one lively and nostalgic reel.
Vibrator Races for Charity!
The vibrator races at Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West are a unique and raucous charity event held every Thursday night. Far from a quiet affair, these races involve a lively atmosphere with loud music, confetti, and a "dong gong" to mark the excitement.
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
An Enchanted Evening in the Key West Gardens at Fort West Martello – Past, Present & Future
Join us for a very special evening amid a magical display of lights and tropical beauty as we honor 70 years of our beloved Key West Garden. Hear from some of our “keepers of the fort” as we celebrate the past, present and future in a visual display of lights, and garden history and as we share our exciting vision to continue to build on Key West Garden’s legacy.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a long duration, typically 3 to 5 minutes or longer. This practice targets deep connective tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia, contrasting with more active styles that focus on muscles. The long holds encourage a state of stillness to increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and foster a deeper mental and physical awareness.
FREE!
Best of Key West Jazz Concert
Come feel the magic of the best jazz musicians in Key West! The Key West Jazz Allstars will wow you. Enjoy music and dancing. Full Menu is available from Olive's Mediterranean Cafe.
Parking Lot is at 201 Truman, enter lot off of Emma St, about a block away.
Florida Man, the Musical!
This new and original musical comedy comes from the celebrated mind of Pamela Stephenson Connolly, with music by award-winning composer Dan Krysa—the team behind the wildly successful Bum Farto: The Musical!
The show is inspired by the widely followed internet meme “Florida Man”—an infamous, larger-than-life fantasy character drawn from countless true media reports of absurd, laughable, often substance-fueled, and frequently unlawful behavior in the “Sunshine State.”
Burgers & Buffett Tunes: A Tribute Show
Acclaimed musician, actor, and Buffett historian Caleb Hogan appears in-costume as the man himself in a show blending live music, storytelling, humor, and of course...Cheeseburgers! Enjoy a journey back in time to a place where artists and misfits lived the eclectic Bohemian dream, and our favorite "grandson of a sailor" roamed the land.
Part lunch theater, part tribute concert, and part educational adventure, Burgers & Buffett Tunes is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of the songs, spirit, and the island where the legend began. This show is a MUST-SEE for all Buffett fans, music enthusiasts, or anyone looking for Key West’s most entertaining lunch experience.
Thanksgiving at Key West Cooking Show
Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Key West Cooking Show!
Gather your crew and let us handle the cooking this year! Join us for a full Thanksgiving feast (buffet style) on the most delicious holiday of the year—because let’s be honest, Thanksgiving is all about the food (and so are we!).
📅 Two Seatings: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Thanksgiving at Key West Cooking Show
Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Key West Cooking Show!
Gather your crew and let us handle the cooking this year! Join us for a full Thanksgiving feast (buffet style) on the most delicious holiday of the year—because let’s be honest, Thanksgiving is all about the food (and so are we!).
📅 Two Seatings: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Yang Yoga
Yang yoga is the active, dynamic style of yoga that builds strength and stamina through flowing movements, unlike the passive, static poses of Yin yoga. It is characterized by rhythmic sequences that generate heat, such as those found in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Power Yoga, focusing on muscles and circulation to strengthen and lengthen them.
FREE!
An Evening of Cinema and Celebration: A Fundraising Birthday Fête for Sir Billy Connolly
Join us for a sophisticated evening celebrating the birthday of the legendary actor and comedian, Sir Billy Connolly, with his wife, Lady Pamela Stephenson Connolly.
This exclusive gala is a fundraiser for the Key West International Dance Company (KWIDC). By securing your place, you are providing vital support for the artistic endeavors, community outreach, and educational programs that enrich the cultural fabric of Key West.
Your attendance helps ensure the future of professional dance in our vibrant community. Secure your tickets now for this memorable celebration of cinema, artistry, and philanthropy!
Time to Talk Turkey!
Join us at The Key West Cooking Show for two special Thanksgiving-themed classes that bring holiday traditions to life—island style!
✨ Learn hands-on recipes and techniques to elevate your holiday table.
🍽️ From the perfect turkey to creative sides and desserts, we’ll show you how to add both classic and modern twists to your feast.
Florida Man, the Musical!
This new and original musical comedy comes from the celebrated mind of Pamela Stephenson Connolly, with music by award-winning composer Dan Krysa—the team behind the wildly successful Bum Farto: The Musical!
The show is inspired by the widely followed internet meme “Florida Man”—an infamous, larger-than-life fantasy character drawn from countless true media reports of absurd, laughable, often substance-fueled, and frequently unlawful behavior in the “Sunshine State.”
Vibrator Races for Charity!
The vibrator races at Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West are a unique and raucous charity event held every Thursday night. Far from a quiet affair, these races involve a lively atmosphere with loud music, confetti, and a "dong gong" to mark the excitement.
Thanksgiving Trivia
Do you have what it takes to be the smartest trivia team on stock island? Looking for a fun new holiday tradition? Bring your team to this one-of-a-kind holiday trivia & storytelling event! Family friendly! Everyone is welcome.
Details:
Teams of 6 or less. (2-6 players) Cost per team/table is $120. (100% of all money raised is used for the CFK HIGH SCHOOL students!)
$120 includes:
5 Rounds of Trivia plus a bonus round. Approx time should be about 1.5 hours.
A prize valuing at least $50 will be awarded after each round.
The 1st place winning team will receive a prize valued at over $300.
All tables will have light bites and non-alcoholic beverages served by our students.
Any other questions about our trivia fundraiser please contact Amy Andrade @ aandrade2010@live.com.