The 14th Annual Plein Air Key West — Through March 18 at the Key West Art Center & Gallery, 301 Front St., Key West. All artwork will be displayed for sale at the gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.keywestartcenter.com; 305-294-1241.
Key West 62nd Home Tours 2021-2022 — March 18-19. Hosted by Old Island Restoration Foundation and the Oldest House Museum & Gardens, 322 Duval St., Key West. Homes may be seen in any order and viewings may be split over two days. Since parking is challenging, bicycle or combine walking with the free Duval Loop Bus. Tickets for the tour are $55. www.oldesthousekeywest.com.
PSP The Con Brio Quartet — 4 p.m. March 20, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. www.stpaulskeywest.org.
A “Conch Revival Picnic” — 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters, 938 Whitehead St., Key West. An informal Conch heritage dinner, with local dishes prepared by chefs Martha Hubbard and Dave Furman. Tickets start at $75 at www.eventbrite.com.
Key West Now Women’s Film Fest — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 30 at Tropic Cinema, Key West. Get tickets online or at the door. Covid protection policy requires attendees show a negative PCR done within the past 72 hours or a completed vaccination document and to wear masks. www.tropiccinema.com.
¦ “Daughters of the Dust” — March 23.
¦ “Whale Rider” — March 30.
Southernmost Chamber Music Society — 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the Parish Hall at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. A performance inspired by French romantic literature. 305-296-5142; stpaulskeywest.org.
Key West 200th Time Capsule, Gala & Festival Weekend — Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, various locations. Free. VIP viewing tents are available. Take the free Duval Loop, bike or ride share. 305-731-3885; www.keywest200th.com.
Friday activities beginning at 2 p.m.:
¦ The re-enactment of Perry’s planting of the American flag, staged at Mallory Square beside Key West Harbor.
¦ The dedication of a granite time capsule to be opened in 50 years.
¦ The designation of four Key West children to be ambassadors at the island’s 250th-anniversary celebration.
¦ A parade along historic Duval Street.
¦ The Key West Bicentennial Celebratory Gala at the Oldest House Museum and Gardens, 322 Duval St.
Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.:
¦ An all-day Bicentennial Heritage Festival at Truman Waterfront Park. Family-friendly festivities, exhibits, history reenactments, local vendors, continuous stage performances with local music and historic talks, local food and beverages, and green space to spread a picnic blanket.
¦ A 15-minute eco-friendly silent (pet-friendly) drone fireworks show set to music.
The Keys Concerts by Candlelight — 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, in the courtyard of Ella’s Cottages, 811 Simonton St., Key West. Enjoy famous works of modern music in various outdoor locations. $35-$75 at www.eventbrite.com.
Fringe Theater presents “Looped” — Through March 26, Fringe Theater, 600 White St., Key West. Inspired by the true story of an eight-hour recording session with an intoxicated Tallulah Bankhead in 1965. Showtimes: www.fringetheater.org/ looped
Key West Artisan Market “Bicentennial” Edition — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday March 27 in the parking lot at the Key West Wildlife Center, 1052 Atlantic Blvd., Key West. www.facebook.com/Key-WestArtisan-Market; 305-731-3385.
Impromptu Concerts: Canadian Brass — 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St., Key West. These impromptu classical concerts celebrate the rich tapestry of musical influences across North and South America. $20 at the door, free for all students. www.stpaulskeywest.org.
Islamorada BayJam Music Festival — March 27 at the ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key. An array of genres presented by the not-for-profit Islamorada Community Entertainment, funds in-school programs as well as art, music and dance scholarships to Upper Keys high school students. www.facebook.com/BayJam- Keys/
The 16th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 2-3, Bayview Park, 1320 Truman Ave., Key West. The freshest seafood caught, cleaned, prepared, and served by local fishermen. $10 adults, good for both days, free for younger than age 12. Benefits the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association’s sustainable fishing programs, marine restoration projects, and college scholarships. www.floridakeysseafoodfestival.com.
Space Show 2.0: An Epic Space Adventure — April 8-9, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., Key West. An all-new burlesque space parody filled with fan favorites. 305-985-0433; www.keywesttheater.com.
LOOKING AHEAD
Conch Republic: The Musical! — April 21-24, Fringe Theater, 600 White St., Key West. The (mostly) true story of how the Conch Republic was born in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Conch Republic. www.fringetheater.org. 305-731-0581.
The second annual Luau Fundraiser for Reef Relief — 5-8 p.m. April 22, Lagerheads Beach
Bar, 0 Simonton St., Key West. A family friendly luau-themed event with live music, games, a silent auction and raffle drawings, food and drink specials. Proceeds benefit Reef Relief, a nonprofit dedicated to improving and protecting the Keys’ coral reef ecosystem. www.reefrelief.org.
Mote Ocean Fest — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Truman Waterfront Park, 35 E. Quay Road, Key West. Celebrate the marine environment with family activities, raffles, live music, shopping and environmental exhibits are to be featured. www.mote.org/oceanfest
GREENMARKETS
Key West Farmers Market — 3-8 p.m. Thursdays, Truman Waterfront, at the end of Southard St. Tents are set up along the quay near the USCG Ingham. Fresh produce, orchids, and native plants, artisan meats and cheeses, pickles, honey, crafts, gifts. Take the free Duval Loop which stops near the market. www.keysartisanmarket.com/ farmersmarket.htm; 305-731-3385.
Market on the Green — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2 and the first Saturday of the month, Sunset Green Event Lawn, 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. A local artisan’s market. www.keywestchamber.org/community-events.
LOCAL VENUES
Coffee Butler Amphitheater — 35 E. Quay Road, Key West. 305-985-0433; www.thekeywestamp.com.
¦ 311 — March 18.
¦ The Price Is Right Live — Saturday, March 26.
¦ Adam Lambert — April 28.
¦ Chris Young — Friday, May 6. With Kameron Marlowe.
¦ Good Vibes Summer Tour 2022: Rebelution — Sunday, June 5. With Steel Pulse & DENM.
¦ Slightly Stoopid — Aug. 7.
Comedy Key West — 218 Whitehead St., Unit 5, Key West. 305-985-7370; www.comedykeywest.com
¦ Kenny Rogerson — March 17-19.
¦ Sam Tallent — March 20-23.
¦ Chad Daniels — March 24-26.
¦ Dan Crohn — March 31-April 2.
¦ Rocky Laporte — April 7-9.
¦ Doug Stanhope — April 15-16
¦ Tom Rhodes — April 21-23.
¦ Tom Simmons — April 28-30.
¦ Jackie Sanchez — May 1.
¦ Lynne Koplitz — May 5-7.
¦ Rob Ross — May 12-14.
¦ Emma Willman — May 19-21.
Key West Theater — 512 Eaton St., Key West. Social-distancing measures
currently in place. All performances subject to change. Call before you attend. 305-985-0433; www.thekeywesttheater.com.
¦ Sinatra: That’s Life Concert — March 19.
¦ Anuhea — March 22.
¦ Les Greene & Jonny Brenns — March 24.
¦ Scott Kirby w. Davin James in the Back Stage Listening Room — March 24.
¦ Jefferson Starship — March 28.
¦ The Garcia Project — March 29.
¦ Kim Gordon — March 30.
¦ Nick Swardson — April 3.
¦ Nick Norman & Jerrod Niemann — April 3.
n Space Show 2.0: An Epic Burlesque Space Adventure — April 8-9.
¦ The second annual Conch Republic Wearable Art Fashion Show Benefit — April 16.
Red Barn Theatre — 319 Duval St., Key West. 305-296-9911 or www.redbarntheatre.com.
¦ “Hurricane Diane,” by Madeleine George — March 22-April 16. A new comedy from Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George.
¦ “How to Eat Like a Child” — April 29-May 1.
Tennessee Williams Theatre — The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West. 305-295-7676; www.keystix.com.
¦ Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration — Through April 1. Screenings of films adapted from his work, prose and poetry contests, theater presentations, curator-led tours of Key West’s Tennessee Williams Museum, 513 Truman Ave., and a commemoration of the 111th anniversary of his birth on March 26.
¦ South Florida Symphony: Mozart and Mendelssohn — 7:30 p.m. March 26. Led by Sebrina María Alfonso. Program: Mozart’s “Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major,” K. 365, featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts. $25.
The Waterfront Playhouse — 407 Wall St., Key West. 305-394-7445; www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.
¦ “Something Rotten” — March 22-April 16.
¦ “Trunk Material 3: A Broadway Musical Revue” — April 3.
¦ “A Life in the Theatre” — May 4-21.
¦ “The Fifth Column, Ermest Hemingway” — May 8.
The Studios of Key West — 533 Eaton St., Key West. Regular gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Private tours to couples and small groups. www.tskw.org; 305-296-0458.
Exhibitions:
¦ “Journey into the Great Round,” by Marlene Koenig — Through March 31.
¦ “Play Ball!” — Through March 31. Bid on 200 artist-commissioned baseball bats by a who’s who of Key West and Cuba’s most accomplished artists celebrate America’s pastime at The Studios and other venues.
¦ “Facades,” by Pamela Kostmayer — Through March 31.
¦ William Rhodes — April 7-28.
¦ Heidi Thiessen — April 7-28.
¦ Amanda Burnham — April 7-28.
¦ “Weird He Go?,” by Kevin Assam — April 7-28.
¦ “Elementals” by Valerie Hird — May 5-26.
¦ “The Color of Summer” by Paola Effio — May 5-26.
¦ Nellie Abbleby — May 5-26.
¦ “Make It Up As I Go” by Meme Ferré — May 5-26.
Special events:
¦ An Evening with Dave Barry, Mike Luckovich and Mike Peters — 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18. These three old friends return to stage for an evening of stories, sketches and pokes at the powerful.
¦ Ellis Delaney in concert — 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26.
¦ “The Pleasing Recollection, a Cabaret Opera” — 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. Music by Martin Hennessy. Libretto by Stephen Kitsakos. Directed by Murphy Davis. Starring Michael Kelly. Table seating (4-top): $400 VIP includes 2 bottles of wine. General admission: $50.
¦ First Wednesday Jazz on the Roof — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Features vocalist Libby York and her jazz trio.
¦ The Everglades Songbook Suite Band featuring Jose Elias — 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 29-30. Features Jose Elias, co-founder of the Cuban folk band Cortadito, with a rotating talented cast of band members playing Afro-Cuban instruments.
¦ Don Flemons in concert — May 11-12. A founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, GRAMMY award winner called “The American Songster.”
¦ “The Pickpocket’s Daughter” — May 18-21 and May 25-28. A first-class thriller with loads of laughs.
¦ One Night Stand — June 25.
At Books & Books:
¦ Erika Robuck “Sisters of Night and Fog” — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.
¦ Angelo Nikolopoulos “Pleasure” — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30.
¦ Classes and workshops: Both online and in-person classes are offered.
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
The Key West Art & Historical Society — is the steward of four museums. www.kwahs.org.
¦ Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House — 281 Front St., Key West. 305-295-6616.
¦ Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters — 938 Whitehead St., Key West. 305-294-0012.
¦ Fort East Martello Museum — 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 305-296-3913.
¦ Tennessee Williams Museum — 513 Truman Ave., Key West. 305-204-4527.
Special events:
¦ Historic Seaport Sail on Argo Navis with Dr. Cori Convertito — 10 a.m.- noon March 19, Argo Navis Key West Sailing Charters, 0 Margaret St., Key West. Learn the history of the U.S. Navy in Key West while you sail from maritime historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D. $75-$85.
¦ The Conch Revival Picnic — 6-9 p.m. March 23, Key West Lighthouse, 938 Whitehead St., Key West. The fifth annual picnic features an informal Conch heritage dinner prepared by acclaimed chefs Martha Hubbard and Dave Furman featuring a variety of classic Key West/ Conch recipes.
¦ Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade — Noon-5 p.m. April 30, Custom House Museum, 281 Front St., Key West. Artists, builders, assemblers, and aficionados of the wild and wacky construction have a choice of events set for April 29-30 in Old Town Key West. Family-friendly, art-inspired, human-powered, mobile sculpture and art-bike parade are featured.
Ongoing events:
¦ Robert the Doll Experience: 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. Considered one of the top haunted attractions in the U.S., hunt ghosts inside the historic Civil War-era fort, which is home to Robert the Doll and more than 42 documented spirits. 305-296-3913.
¦ Lighthouse Sunset Experience: 938 Whitehead St., Key West. Celebrate the sunset in style from the observation platform of the island city’s iconic and historic lighthouse. 305-294-0012.
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center — 35 Quay Road, Key West. www.floridakeys.noaa.gov
Flagler Station Historeum — At the historic Key West Seaport, 901 Caroline St., Key West. 305-293-8716; www.flaglerstation.net.
The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 82100 Overseas Highway, MM 82, on the property of the Islander Resort. Learn about Keys’ history. www.keysdiscovery.com.
Fort East Martello Museum — 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 305-296-3913; www.kwahs.org/museums/fort-east-martello/
Key West Art Center — 301 Front St., Key West. Gallery space also offer classes. 305-294-1241; www.keywestartcenter.com.
The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory — 1316 Duval St., Key West. Conservatory hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, gift shop and gallery stay open until 5:30 p.m. 305-296-2988.
¦ Twilight tours: Scheduled in advance. Call 305-296-2988 ext. #19 or email tourguide@keywestbutterfly.com.
Key West Gallery — 601 Duval St., Key West. 305-923-1696; www.keywestgallery.com.
Key West Tropical Forest Botanical Garden — 5210 College Road on Stock Island. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Masks recommended at all times. 305-296-1504; www.keywest.garden
¦ Hatha Yoga — 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday on the Lakeside Terrace. 10 classes for $125. Drop-in rate: $15, which includes admission to the garden.
¦ Garden Guardians — Volunteers who help maintain and restore the garden meet from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday. No commitment is needed except for your enthusiasm.
¦ Native Plant Sale — 9 a.m.-noon the third Saturday of the month.
Sunset Pier — 0 Duval St., Key West.
Music and more. 305-296-7701.
Tennessee Williams Museum — 513 Truman Ave., Key West. 305-204-4527; www.kwahs.org/museums/tennessee williams
Truman Waterfront Park — 21 E. Quay Road at Southard St., Key West. Tour the USCGC Ingham, a quintessential portrait of Coast Guard history from 1936 to 1988. $10 age 13 and older; $5 age 7-12, free for age 6 and younger. All contributions go toward the restoration and maintenance of this historic ship with over 50 years of service around the world. 305-292-5072.
2022 FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Tournament — April 8-10. The Upper Keys competition is one of dozens of fishing events held each year whose proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.redbone.org.
Herman Lucerne Memorial Tarpon Cup — April 24-28, Islander Resort, Islamorada. An ‘old school tournament’ that includes both guided and unguided divisions. www.hermanlucernememorial.com.
Tarponian Tournament — May 1-4, Marathon. A three-evening tournament with each team fishing with a different captain each outing. 215-542-1492; email dbreznicky@breznickyassociates.com.
Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament — May 5-7, Marathon. A grand prize of up to $10,000 cash is to go to the team that catches the largest bull and cow dolphin fish combined. www.marathonoffshoretournament.com.
Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo — May 6-8, Tavernier Creek Marina, Islamorada. Fishing for a cause and honoring the memory of Nick Sheahan, a Florida Keys student. www.nicksheahan.com/dolphin-rodeo/
The 35th Annual Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament — May 16-19, Marathon. This unique team tournament in the heart of tarpon season allows anglers to fish three of the four nights with three different captains at three different bridges: Bahia Honda, Long Key, and the world-famous Seven Mile. Proceeds
benefit Ronald McDonald House. Donna Vankirk at 305-393-0699 or captdonna1@aol.com.
The eighth annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament — June 3-5, Skippers Dockside Restaurant behind Key Largo’s Holiday Inn, Key Largo. www.skipperstournaments.com.
29th Annual Original Big Pine & Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament — June 3-5, Lower Keys. The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce presents this annual event. www.keyscaribbean.com/events/original big-pine-lower-keys-dolphin-tournament.
Ladies Dolphin Tournament — June 10-11, Tavernier. Hosted by the Florida Keys Elks Lodge, female angler teams compete for the highest aggregate weight of three dolphin fish. www.floridakeyselks1872.com or email ditournaments@aol.com.
47th Annual Don Hawley Tarpon Fly Tournament — June 7-11, Islamorada. Up to 25 of the world’s top fly-rod anglers endure a five-day test of patience and finesse, fishing Keys waters using fly tackle and 12-pound tippet. Benefits the Guides Trust Foundation. www.guidestrustfoundation.org.
VFW Fishing Tournament — June 17-19, Key West. A family fun tournament. All proceeds benefit disabled and needy veterans of Monroe County. www.vfwpost3911.org/fishing; 610-304-2392.
Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels Tournament — June 24-26, Islamorada. Intended for novice anglers. www.ladiesletsgofishing.com/keys-summer-fishing/
59th Annual Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament — June 20-24, Lorelei Restaurant and Marina, Islamorada. For “tarpon addicts.” An all-release event by invitation only. Partial proceeds benefit the Guides Trust Foundation of the Florida Keys. www.goldcuptt.com
IFC Captains Cup Dolphin Tournament — June 28-29, Islamorada. Teams compete. www.theislamoradafishingclub.com.
Stock Island Marina Village Key West Marlin Tournament — July 20-23, Key West. Anglers ply the waters once fished by novelist Ernest Hemingway. www.keywestmarlin.com. ¦
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