Songwriters Soul Brunch: Sunday Songs
Join us to celebrate the end of Songwriters Festival with a Southern-style brunch at Williams Hall's Unity Table before the "Sunday Songs: Music & Mimosas"
Brunch includes exclusive balcony seating for the show.
One Night of Queen
One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert that perfectly recreates the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.
Gary Mullen & The Works bring the spirit and passion of rock icon Freddie Mercury to life on stage. As Brian May, original member of Queen, states, "(Gary Mullen has) more than a likeness." Hailed as the world's premiere Queen tribute band, they have received rave reviews from audiences worldwide. Fans of Queen will revel in this note-for-note experience of mega-hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," "Killer Queen" and many more. They will rock you and are guaranteed to blow your mind—the show does go on!
Summer with the Symphony Chamber Music Featuring Piano Trios by Farrenc & Pejačević
South Florida Symphony’s popular chamber music series comes to Key West, bringing cool sounds to a sultry summer afternoon with an intimate, candlelit concert. Farrenc’s and Pejačević’s piano trios sparkle with undeniable charm -- as piano, violin, and cello mingle in a playful exchange of musical ingenuity. (Huifang Chen, violin; Claudio Jaffe, cello; and Catherine Lan, piano)
Enjoy a special post-concert meet-and-greet reception with the musicians, featuring a refreshing champagne spritzer and sweet treats — all part of the experience.
Terri White, Larry Baeder & Friends
Experience a night of world-class music and soul in the heart of Key West! Every Thursday, Broadway legend Terri White teams up with the versatile Larry Baeder for a high-energy residency that blends the best of American music. Renowned for her powerhouse roles on Broadway in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Chicago, Terri White brings her unmatched stage presence to the stage alongside Larry Baeder and a rotating cast of new guest musicians each week.
Suggested Donation at door.
Sunshine at the Sandbar with a Sunset
Kick Off Songwriters Week on the Water with Erica "Sunshine" Lee! ☀️🎤
Get ready for the ultimate private concert experience! We’re hitting the waves for 6 hours of sun, music, and good vibes. Catch a live 1-hour performance by Erica "Sunshine" Lee while we cruise.
Conch-tail Party: Dinner and Sunset Toast
Get ready to shell-ebrate 44 years of independence at the Conch-Tail Party, Dinner & Sunset Toast!
Join the fun on April 21 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the legendary Sunset Pier for an evening of harborside dining and island tradition. You’ll be mingling with Admirals, Generals, and local legends while enjoying live tunes from Reggae Lou and Sir CW Colt.
Between the official 21 Conch Shell Salute and the sunset toast, it’s the most festive way to honor the Republic.
Grab your tickets for $50 before the price jumps to $60 after April 10.
"Cue the Theme" – Live Music That Brings Your Favorite Worlds to Life
The Music Room proudly announces its 46th Annual Kids Helping Kids Concert, titled "Cue the Theme", an exciting, family-friendly musical experience that brings beloved movie, television, and video game themes to life. This year's concert features performances by 70 of the island's most talented young musicians, showcasing the vibrant creativity and dedication of Key West's rising artists. These exceptional students will share the stage with celebrated local musicians, including Skipper Kripitz, Joe Dallas, Kathleen Peace, and Kari Wolf. Under the direction of Robin Kaplan, this dynamic concert blends youthful energy with professional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Jillian Todd: A Celebration of Joni Mitchell
This special evening promises to captivate audiences with soul-stirring renditions of Mitchell's most beloved songs, including 'A Case of You' and 'Big Yellow Taxi'. Renowned singer and guitarist Jillian Todd will headline the event, bringing her unique talent and heartfelt interpretations to the stage. As one of the most influential and celebrated singer-songwriters of all time, Joni Mitchell's music has touched the hearts of millions around the world. Her talents have left an indelible mark on the music industry and continue to inspire generations of artists.
"Endless Summer" Fundraiser with Howard Livingston & friends
In the words of a classic Howard Livingston song, “There’s still a lot of magic in Key West.” That magic will be on full display Saturday, April 11, when Howard and his Mile Marker 24 Band take audiences on a lively musical journey around the island city and the entire Florida Keys. The two-hour concert will showcase the band’s trop-rock melodies that capture the essence of saltwater days and rum-kissed nights — paired with visuals and stories to immerse listeners in a multi-sensory Keys experience.
Very special guests, surprises and Howard’s 1952 Johnson outboard motor “margarita machine” will add to the fun. The evening benefits the nonprofit Care Camps Foundation, funding special summer camps where kids diagnosed with cancer can find hope and happy times.
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. Her vibrant energy lights up Key West's musical landscape as she entertains crowds. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Belle's captivating performance, filled with soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Zero Turbulence
Amazing show by four talented Key West High School students playing a fun, family friendly mix of jazz standards, pop favorites and contemporary tunes.
Suggested Donation at the Door!
Jess Wach Jazz Cabaret
Get ready for an immersive musical experience that goes beyond the stage. Jess Wachs presents her Jazz Cabaret, a series of soulful performances where, as the event tagline promises, "You’re not watching music. You’re inside it."
Hosted at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum, these Saturday night sessions blend classic jazz vibes with the intimate atmosphere of a cabaret.
FREE!
Soul City dysFUNKshunals
Get ready to experience the perfect blend of rhythm and swing as SOUL CITY dysfunkshunals brings "Motown with a Jazz Attitude" to the stage. Join Clayton Lopez, Larry Smith, Christine Cordone, and Skipper Krippitz for an evening of soulful melodies and sophisticated arrangements that celebrate the best of both genres. With surprise guest appearances often including local favorites like Mina Lopez and Journey Blue Heaven, every performance offers a unique and high-energy musical journey.
Keys Choral Arts: "Songs for the People"
Presented at the Key West United Methodist Church, the spring concert, "Songs for the People" will in part, honor the many women composers and artists of our time, featuring new compositions and arrangements by women. This will also feature a set of American Spirituals, with guest artist, dramatic soprano Dr. Amy Yekel.
A reception will follow the concert.
Terri White, Larry Baeder & Friends
Experience a night of world-class music and soul in the heart of Key West! Every Thursday, Broadway legend Terri White teams up with the versatile Larry Baeder for a high-energy residency that blends the best of American music. Renowned for her powerhouse roles on Broadway in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Chicago, Terri White brings her unmatched stage presence to the stage alongside Larry Baeder and a rotating cast of new guest musicians each week.
Ladies Night with Larry Smith
Ladies Night with Larry Smith is a weekly musical showcase hosted at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum. This event is open to the public and features a rotating lineup of talented female vocalists throughout the month of March.
March 25 Line-up:
Camille Russo Toler: A beloved local favorite proficient in performing soul, jazz, and rock music.
Jamie Olwell: A 44-year resident of Key West who sings with passion in her own unique, sweet style.
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!
Cheers to 10 Years!
It’s a Celebration! The Fringe Board invites you to join us on March 23rd as we celebrate ten years with Rebecca Tomlinson as Fringe’s Managing Artistic Director. We’re celebrating the people, the shows, and the direction that has led Fringe Theater through its unprecedented growth. Join us for music, food, and memories!
Your ticket price includes the Ericson Holt Band, Food stations and hors d'oeuvres, Open Bar. We’ve memories to share and new memories to make!
Sponsored by William & Pattye Monroe, Blake Hunter & Murphy Davis, Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt, Neal Ruchman & Melissa Jean McDaniel, The Gardens Hotel, Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall, and Janet & Charlie Bengel.
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.
Soft Opening: Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum
Join us for an exclusive first look at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum! We are opening our doors for a special Soft Opening event to share our vision with the community and gather your valuable feedback. Located at the historic William Weech American Legion Post 168, this evening is a celebration of local history, service, and the arts.
Soul City dysFUNKshunals
Get ready to experience the perfect blend of rhythm and swing as SOUL CITY dysfunkshunals brings "Motown with a Jazz Attitude" to the stage. Join Clayton Lopez, Larry Smith, Christine Cordone, and Skipper Krippitz for an evening of soulful melodies and sophisticated arrangements that celebrate the best of both genres. With surprise guest appearances often including local favorites like Mina Lopez and Journey Blue Heaven, every performance offers a unique and high-energy musical journey.
Terri White, Larry Baeder & Friends
Experience a night of world-class music and soul in the heart of Key West! Every Thursday, Broadway legend Terri White teams up with the versatile Larry Baeder for a high-energy residency that blends the best of American music. Renowned for her powerhouse roles on Broadway in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Chicago, Terri White brings her unmatched stage presence to the stage alongside Larry Baeder and a rotating cast of new guest musicians each week.
The Italian American Dream with Analisa and John
Experience a truly authentic and unforgettable performance by Nashville’s own Analisa and John Gallo. This evening supports the local charities of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Key West Lodge.
Schedule: Dinner at 5:30 PM | Show starts at 6:45 PM
Admission: $50 (Includes dinner & one glass of wine)
"The Italian American Dream" show honors the story of the Italian immigrants of the early 1900s. It is a show for everyone, and highlights the themes of culture, family, sacrifice, and faith!
Ladies Night with Larry Smith
Ladies Night with Larry Smith is a weekly musical showcase hosted at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum. This event is open to the public and features a rotating lineup of talented female vocalists throughout the month of March.
March 18 Line-up:
Adrienne Z: A unique singer/songwriter who is well-known and respected across the Keys.
Leanne Collins Hettinger: A former island singer/songwriter and current Michigan resident making a welcomed return to Key West.
FREE!
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.
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.
Jess Wach Jazz Cabaret
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Get ready for an immersive musical experience that goes beyond the stage. Jess Wachs presents her Jazz Cabaret, a series of soulful performances where, as the event tagline promises, "You’re not watching music. You’re inside it."
Hosted at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum, these Saturday night sessions blend classic jazz vibes with the intimate atmosphere of a cabaret.
FREE!
Jammy Buffet Live!
Join us for Jammy Buffet Live, featuring Jimmy Buffett's lead guitarist and accomplished songwriter, Peter Mayer.
Jimmy Buffett often spoke of “traveling the songlines,” a phrase borrowed from the Aboriginal tradition of mapping the land through music and story—paths that connect people, places, and moments across time. Jammy Buffet picks up that journey, where Buffett’s coastal storytelling meets the improvisational spirit of the jam band world.
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.
Ladies Night with Larry Smith
Ladies Night with Larry Smith is a weekly musical showcase hosted at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum. This event is open to the public and features a rotating lineup of talented female vocalists throughout the month of March.
March 11 Line-up:
Anna Coppa: A Texas-born singer recognized for her smooth and silky delivery.
Genevieve Esapa: A singer and songwriter from Ellenwood, Georgia, who specializes in country blues, jazz, and soul.
FREE!
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.
Conch Fest: Red Eye Gravy Brunch
Step into Old Key West with a special brunch by Chef Martha Hubbard celebrating iconic conch comfort food and classic Southern flavors with a thoughtfully prepared three-course menu.
*Please Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Wilhelmina Lopez-Martin will no longer be able to perform at the brunch.
Ladies Night with Larry Smith
Ladies Night with Larry Smith is a weekly musical showcase hosted at the Key West Cultural Center & Veterans Museum. This event is open to the public and features a rotating lineup of talented female vocalists throughout the month of March.
March 4 Line-up:
Katy Werner: A singer/songwriter from Pennsylvania who charms her audience with a delivery described as both sweet and sultry.
Renee Breslin: Hailing from New Jersey, Renee has been performing as a singer in Key West since 2020.
FREE!