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.

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.

Sarah Stewart Taylor is the author of the Sweeney St. George series and the Maggie D’arcy mysteries. She has been nominated for multiple awards, including the Dashiell Hammett Prize and the Sue Grafton Memorial Award. Her latest book, Hunter’s Heart Ridge, the second in new series, is set in Vermont in the 1960s.

Robert W. Fieseler will speak about his book, American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives, a history of how Black activists and gay teachers were targeted by a legislative inquest in Florida in the 1950s and how the story was recovered and revealed after authorities tried to hide it.

Nicholas Boggs is the New York Times bestselling author of Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of the iconic figure in over three decades. He also co-edited a new edition of Baldwin’s collaboration with French artist Yoran Cazac, Little Man, Little Man: A Story of Childhood (2018). He is the recipient of a 2023 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant and fellowships from the Leon Levy Center for Biography, the Scholars-in-Residence program at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the Gilder Lehrman Center and Beinecke Library at Yale, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, as well as residencies at Yaddo and MacDowell. Most recently he was the 2024-2025 John Hope Franklin Fellow at the National Humanities Center.

Held monthly in the Library Palm Garden from December to March, the Friends of the Key West Library Book Sale is a place that brings the community together. It is amazing what gems can be found among the 3,000 donated books: a book or two, a friend or two, a good conversation, or even a book for a gift. There is always a line of customers waiting for the gates to open.

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.

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.

Bestselling author and master of dry wit David Sedaris will grace the stage of Tennessee Williams Theatre in Key West with his unmistakable blend of sharp humor and piercing social commentary, following the release of Happy-Go-Lucky and his first children’s book, Pretty Ugly. Known for his distinctive voice and deeply personal essays, Sedaris is one of America’s most celebrated humorists, captivating audiences with stories that are at once hilarious, poignant and unflinchingly honest.

Bestselling author and master of dry wit David Sedaris will grace the stage of Tennessee Williams Theatre in Key West with his unmistakable blend of sharp humor and piercing social commentary, following the release of Happy-Go-Lucky and his first children’s book, Pretty Ugly. Known for his distinctive voice and deeply personal essays, Sedaris is one of America’s most celebrated humorists, captivating audiences with stories that are at once hilarious, poignant and unflinchingly honest.

A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin this outrageous show filled with magic, juggling, unicycling and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, predict, infer, and figure out a ninety-year-old-secret as they help to create the story from beginning to end.

A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin this outrageous show filled with magic, juggling, unicycling and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, predict, infer, and figure out a ninety-year-old-secret as they help to create the story from beginning to end.

A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin this outrageous show filled with magic, juggling, unicycling and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, predict, infer, and figure out a ninety-year-old-secret as they help to create the story from beginning to end.

You will enjoy two rum Tastings of Captain Morgan White and Spiced Captain Morgan. Followed by two rum cocktail samples and two rum drinks that you personally make and enjoy. During this experience, you will learn the history of these rum drinks as well as a bit of background on Captain Morgan and what makes their rum so amazing. With this special Fantasy Fest Captain Morgan Cocktail Class, you will receive a swag bag filled with fun goodies to enjoy!

You will enjoy two rum Tastings of Captain Morgan White and Spiced Captain Morgan. Followed by two rum cocktail samples and two rum drinks that you personally make and enjoy. During this experience, you will learn the history of these rum drinks as well as a bit of background on Captain Morgan and what makes their rum so amazing. With this special Fantasy Fest Captain Morgan Cocktail Class, you will receive a swag bag filled with fun goodies to enjoy!

A flavorful fundraiser for Floyd “Pepa” Jenkins, candidate for Fantasy Fest King 2025, benefiting the Florida Keys SPCA 🐾

👨‍🍳 Featuring:

• Chef Joey Bove (“Salt”)

• Floyd Jenkins (“Pepa”)

• Resident Chef Karl from the Key West Cooking School
  

Inspired by the timeless teachings of Emily Post, this special event invites preteens and teens to rediscover the value of meaningful connection over a shared meal. Before cell phones and today’s shiny distractions, dinnertime was a chance to connect, communicate, and show consideration. “A Seat at the Table” helps bring those values back to life.

Get ready to indulge in some of the best food you've ever tasted. Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar and Key West local Cayo Hueso Brewing are teaming up for a beer pairing dinner and offer a variety of delicious options that will satisfy any craving.

Key West BrewFest is an island wide festival hosted by the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic and the Southernmost Beach Resort. This is a 100% nonprofit, charitable event, to raise money for local student’s scholarships.

Dive into deliciousness with live entertainment, signature gluten-free beer and Clemente’s legendary pizza – available in both gluten-free and classic styles.

Paired with brews from FL Keys Brewing, enjoy 4 different gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, sure to please the palate - all while testing your team's knowledge with Pub Style Trivia!

Dr. Mader will discuss the changes in the Florida Keys’ fauna and flora over recent decades, highlighting the impact of invasive species. Notable invaders include the Green iguana, pythons, Lionfish, Cuban tree frogs, Haitian curly-tailed lizards, Myna Birds, and Monk parrots. Invasive plants like Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper trees also pose significant threats. Each new species, regardless of size, harms the sensitive ecosystem of the Keys.

Bringing back the elegance and charm of an afternoon high tea to celebrate the Key West Woman’s Club 110th Anniversary.  Enjoy from a fine selection of teas, finger sandwiches and delectable sweets, including scones, fruit tarts, and other extraordinary delights. 

Panel Moderator:  Dr. Roberta Isleib is a USA Today bestselling author and clinical psychologist.   She is also known as Lucy Burdette, author of The Key West Food Critic Mysteries and is a Key West Woman's Club member.  She has written 24 novels, including the latest The Key Lime Crime.  A Clue in the Crumbs, the 13th book in the series The Key West Food Critic Mysteries, won the Florida Book Award’s gold medal in popular fiction. Her series features a Key West food critic solving murders on the side. 

"After Party" at Hellings Curry Museum, home of the Key West Woman's Club.  

Open bar, appetizers and desserts from the new 2025 Key West Woman's Club Cookbook provided by the Key West Woman's Club.

Join us as we journey through the colorful streets, stopping at the iconic sights that have shaped Key West's vibrant culture and rich history.  Additional tour information given by P.J. Eaton, Docent at the Hellings Curry Museum home of the Key West Woman's Club. Limit 38 people. Arrive 30 minutes early for wristband at Hellings Curry Museum, 319 Duval Street.

The tour includes highlights of the Curry Family. This 90 minute walking tour will begin at the Hellings Curry Museum and will meander through the streets of Old Town pausing at points of interest related to William Curry, his extended family and his business interests. Stops include six of the seven Curry Mansions, the Key West Historic Seaport, the telegraph office and warehouses. The tour concludes with an in-depth walk through the Curry Mansion with Woman's Club member PJ Eaton.

Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!