Thursday February 5, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Underwater Photography Gallery 22627 La Fitte Drive, Cudjoe Key
Mike
and Suzanne Lombard have been diving and photographing underwater
around the world for over 40 years. The show features marine life of the
Florida Keys, animals and animal behavior and photography techniques.
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. Today, the former imperial ensemble is a private, non-profit
organization with a primary and grammar school for 330 boys and girls
between the ages of six and nineteen with a focus on choral music and
singing.
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Tuesday February 10, 7:30 p.m.
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). The group
was formed in January 2017, during the Philharmonic’s 175th anniversary
season; the New York Philharmonic String Quartet made its debut as the
solo ensemble in John Adams’s Absolute Jest in New York in March 2017, and reprised the work on the Orchestra’s EUROPE / SPRING 2017 tour.
Tennessee Williams Theatre 5901 College Road, Key West
Thursday February 5, 7 p.m. Backstage Listening Room
Ben
is the author of the musicals UNDYING LOVE, EL ISLEÑO: The Untold Key
West Story, and CLOUDS OVER THE SUNSHINE INN. Back on stage, this will
be his third year performing at the Key West Theatre. He and his wife
Helen own Harrison Gallery on White Street.
Sondheim & Sullivan: An Evening 0f The Songs of Stephen Sondheim And Gilbert & Sullivan
Monday February 9, 6:30 Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West
The
acclaimed duo joins forces with special guest Phillip Cole White to
bring you the songs of America’s beloved musical theater composer and
lyricist Stephen Sondheim and W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, the
incomparable craftsmen behind Great Britain’s great operetta tradition.
Monday 9, 7:30 p.m. Marathon High School Auditorium 350 Sombrero Beach Rd., Marathon
Tuesday February 10, 7:30 p.m. Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center 89901 Old Hwy., Tavernier
Ms.
Chen was the Lincoln Center 2020 Emerging Artist and Gramophone 2023
Young Artist of the Year. She has performed with the NY Philharmonic,
Chicago Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, and many others. She won first
prize at the Queen Elizabeth Competition. Mr. Vonsattel was the winner
of the Naumburg and Geneva competitions. He has appeared with the Boston
Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Munich Philharmonic, San
Francisco Symphony, and many others.
Mondays, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. William Weech American Legion 803 Emma St., Key West
Accomplished
Key West Pianist Larry Smith has taken up residency in the newest
historic music venue in town, creating a Jazz Lounge at the William
Weech American Legion at 803 Emma Street on Monday nights.
Sundays, 5-7 pm The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela St., Key West
Jazz Society
Thursdays, 4 p.m. Hemingway Social Club 201 Simonton St, Key West
FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS & CULTURAL EVENTS
Dive Into Art and Music: Adrienne Z and Students Song Debut & Poetry Reading
Friday February 6, 5 p.m. Blue Marlin Stage mm 81.5 oceanside, Islamorada
Debut
of original songs performed by Adrienne Z and students, followed by an
inspirational reading of several blackout poems created from pages of
the novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea.” Lyrics and music will
showcase how the project was brought to life.
Thursday - Sunday February 5 - 7, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fringe Theater Historic Armory, 600 White St., Key West
Believe
us when we tell you that these glasses are the coolest of the cool!
Unique. Designer. Customized. Single vision, progressive, or workspace
lenses.Authorized. Bring your Rx. Let Sharon Kate, Licensed Optician,
fill your prescription. It's an optical boutique brought to you by
Designing Eyes Boutique. A percentage of the proceeds benefit the
Fringe!
Friday and Saturday February 6 & 7, 7 p.m. Marathon Community Theatre 5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon
This
special event marks MCT’s 82nd birthday and promises a lively
celebration filled with entertainment, community spirit, and an
opportunity to support the future of the arts in the Florida Keys.
Sunday February 8, Noon - 2 p.m. Key West Women's Club 319 Duval St., Key West
Presented
in partnership with the Key West Art & Historical Society, the
event also offers guests an insider preview of their
Smithsonian-affiliated exhibition: FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine.
Curator Dr. Cori Convertito will be on hand to share behind-the-scenes
stories from the exhibit and insights into the culinary traditions that
define Key West.
Tuesday February 10, 6 p.m. Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West
Step
into the story with an immersive dinner experience where you become
part of a thrilling whodunit. Each pair of guests will be assigned a
character complete with secrets, clues, and motives. Guests are
encouraged to dress the part—costumes add to the fun and atmosphere,
whether you go all out or keep it simple.
Mondays through March 9, 6 p.m. Aqua Bar and Nightclub 711 Duval St., Key West
This
is Lynda Frechette's 15th year of producing this FUN-Raiser... and she
invites you to attend, have a great time and support our esteemed
Waterfront Playhouse. A dozen or so vocalists are giving of their
time and talent for this wonderful Cause! Guest Judges, and
singers, weekly themes, hilarity and super talent await you every single
week.
ART STROLLS
First Thursday Open House
Thursday, February 5, 6 - 8 p.m. The Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St., Key West
This month’s openings include Ghost in Bahama Village by ransome, Reclaiming Florida’s Crown Jewel by Gunnar Baldwin, Twist by Mimi Hein, and a preview of the 31st annual Anne McKee Artists Fund Fine Art Auction.
Friday February 6, 6 - 9 p.m. Fleming St., Key West
An
evening stroll on the 1st Friday of each month. Vibrant local
businesses open their doors from 6-9pm for trunk shows, book signings,
openings, seasonal events, libations, tastings & live music.
Italian Night at the Movie: Three Coins in a Fountain
Wednesday February 4, 6:15 p.m.
The
Sons and Daughters of Italy Key West Lodge #2436 has partnered with the
Tropic Cinema to present “Italian Night at the Movies,” a monthly film
series to raise funds for the organization’s 2026 scholarship fund
benefiting area High School seniors of Italian descent. Screenings take
place the first Wednesday of each month through May 2026.
1954
American romantic comedy/drama film starring Clifton Webb and Dorothy
McGuire. This Academy Award winning film follows three American women
working in Rome who dream of finding romance in the Eternal City. The
song, "Three Coins in the Fountain" recorded by Frank Sinatra, received
the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1955.
A Special Evening with David Lowery
Saturday Feb 7, 7:30 p.m.
Join
us for a special evening with David Lowery, celebrated
singer-songwriter and co-founder of the influential alt-rock bands
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven.
SPOTLIGHT SERIES BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Ain`t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
Sunday February 8, 2 p.m.
The
Spotlight Series is helping us shine a light on stories that matter.
Our February Spotlight Series celebrates Black History Month by pairing
film with community impact.
This
week, the organization in the spotlight is the Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Birthday Celebration and Scholarship Committee, continuing a
powerful tradition of service, community, and advocacy. Ain't No Back to
a Merry-Go-Round captures a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement
when a simple trip to an amusement park became an act of resistance.
The Best of the 72-Hour Film Challenge: A Screening of Audience Favorites
Thursday February 5, 7 p.m. Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West
We're
raiding the vault and pulling the most iconic, chaotic, and absolutely
unhinged audience favorites from every year of the 72-Hour Film
Challenge. These are the films people still talk about… sometimes
proudly, sometimes with mild PTSD.
Salt Cured Life to Benefit Reef Relief
Saturday February 7, 5:45 p.m. Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West
Salt
Cured Life offers an intimate and visually striking portrait of island
life in Key West, Florida - where food, water, and community are
inseparably connected. The film centers on local chef and waterman Paul
Menta, whose story reflects the resilience, creativity, and deep sense
of place that define a truly “salt cured life.”
Friday & Saturday February 6 - 7, various times Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St., Key West
The
Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest New England festival
dedicated to celebrating films by, for and about people of color around
the world. Originally introduced to The Studios by our good friend Ed
DeMore, the fest offers an exclusive chance to see two beautiful films,
plus a series of curated shorts, all in one place. The two day festival
includes a kick off rooftop reception, talkbacks, and meet-and-greets
with directors, We invite you to join us Saturday, February 7 at 7pm for
one of Ed’s favorite films, Waiting for Superman, followed by a free
reception on Hugh’s View. We’ll share food, drink, and stories of our
good friend.
Tuesday February 10, 6:30 p.m. Mel Fisher Museum 200 Greene St., Key West
A
lecture by Robert Carr, Director of the Archaeological and Historical
Conservancy, a non-profit organization, located in Davie, Florida.
Archaeological and Historical Conservancy played a major role in the
discovery and preservation of Miami Circle. Robert Carr discovered the
site in 1988 when he was the Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation
Director. Miami Circle is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places and has been designated a national landmark. This
lecture presents the evidence of the extensive population of Indigenous
people who lived throughout the Keys from at least 1,500 years
ago.
Wednesday February 11, 6 p.m. Florida Keys History & Discovery Center 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada
Lecture by Dr. Heather Gonyeau.
LITERARY
Elizabeth Bishop Week continues
Through Sunday, February 8, various times Various locations, Key West
Celebrating
the 115th birthday of Elizabeth Bishop, a former Poet Laureate of the
United States who lived and wrote in Key West in the 1930’s and 1940’s
where the unique culture and environment of the Keys had a lasting
transformation on her work.
A Poet of the Shoreline: Lecture and Presentation by Bishop scholar Thomas Travisano
Thursday February 5, 6 - 7 p.m. Tropic Theater 416 Eaton St., Key West
Elizabeth Bishop Birthday Party and Poetry Reading with special guests and a BIG cake
Sunday February 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Key West Theater Back Stage Listening Room 512 Eaton St., Key West
Keys Writers Meeting
Wednesday January 4, 1 p.m. Big Pine Library Conference Room, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza
Explore
writing in a fun, supportive environment with the Keys Writers Group!
All styles and abilities are welcome. Participants may bring up to five
pages, double spaced, to read aloud. If you can, bring 5-7 copies to
share. The group offers feedback in a friendly, constructive way. Not
ready to share? Come to a meeting to get acquainted and offer feedback.
"Writers need readers!"
Old Town Literary Walking Tours Are Back
Weekly - various dates, 10 a.m. Departs from Key West Public Library 700 Fleming St., Key West
Join
us each week for the Old Town Literary Walking Tour, a stroll through
downtown Key West, illuminating stories of writers that have called our
island home. Sponsored by the Key West Literary Seminar.
Tours
commence in front of the Monroe County Public Library and end near
Greene and Elizabeth Streets in Key West. Tours last approximately 90
minutes. Please be on time and wear comfortable shoes.
Annual Tennessee Williams Poetry and Short Story Contests
Deadline: March 1, Midnight
Drawing
inspiration from the 2026 Festival theme, all contest submissions must
reference Williams’s seminal work “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” in some
manner. Writers are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly.
References may include the play itself, Williams during the
writing process, one or more of its characters, or actors and actresses
associated with the stage or film adaptations.
Generative Poetry Weekend at the Elizabeth Bishops House
Friday - Sunday February 20 -22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Feb. 20 evening) Elizabeth Bishop House 624 White St., Key West
Get into the spirit of creativity with a group of poets writing and sharing work in the newly restored Bishop House. Led
by multi-genre author Rosalind Brackenbury, former poet laureate of Key
West, this weekend intensive will leave you with a batch of new poems
and refreshed ideas about what to do next.
Through February 8, 7:30 p.m. ( Sun. February 1, 2 p.m. Matinee) Murray Nelson Gov’t & Cultural Center 102050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo
The
Key Players invite audiences in the Upper Keys to laugh, unwind, and
forget the stresses of the day with Monty Python‛s Edukational Show, a
fast-paced comedy packed with absurdity, wit, and classic British humor.
This unique production is the only licensed show that brings iconic
sketches from Monty Python‛s Flying Circus to the stage, delivering a
nonstop series of clever, ridiculous, and laugh out-loud moments.
Through February 14, 7:30 p.m. Waterfront Playhouse 407 Wall St., Key West
This whimsical and heartfelt series of vignettes explores the joys and
sorrows of love in a mythical town in northern Maine. The New York Daily
News wrote: “Almost, Maine’s charm is real. It packs wit, earns its
laughs, and, like love, surprises you.”
Through February 14, 7:30 p.m. Red Barn Theatre 319 Duval Street -Rear, Key West
Patrons
will be cordially invited to a Northern California wedding and meet
Carlo, an agent of comedic chaos, as she attempts to make it through the
night without drinking too much, talking too much, or trying to win
back the bride.
This
exhibit is an exciting experience, kicking off I.CARE's Annual Trash
Debry in Islamorada. It marks the beginning of an incredible event
dedicated to action, stewardship, and community engagement. Opening on
April 16, this hybrid at exhibition and advocacy initiative aims to
transform awareness into action.
Calling All Artists, 31st Annual Judged Art Show: Tropical Pallet
Delivery Deadline February 21 & 22, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Artists in Paradise Gallery 221 Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key
Painting,
photography, mixed media and 3D accepted. The requirements are: all
artwork shall be created within the last year. It shall be original and
not have won any previous awards. Entries shall be ready to hang, no saw
tooth hangers, no nails, string or staples showing. Mats shall be
fresh, clean and unspotted. Artists may enter up to 2 pieces of original
art.
Daily 90 minutes prior to sunset The Dock at Mallory Square, Key West
Come watch the world-famous sunset! Meet the
local makers & purchase local arts & crafts. Experience
the music, mayhem & magic of our street performers and feast on
freshly prepared food & drinks.
"The Annex" - 804 White St. & "By the Bay" 3340 N. Roosevelt Blvd. #2, Key West
Classical
ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, tap, Latin, hip-hop, musical
theatre and more for children and adults, beginner to professional. Home
of the CoffeeMill Young Dance Collective student dance company
(performing group). Year ‘round workshops.
Mondays, February 16 - March 2, 2 - 4 p.m. College of the Florida Keys 5901 College Rd., Key West
Led
by artist Gail Harrison, will teach the basics of glass slumping and
guide students in creating their own glass bowl creations. Participants
will explore simple design ideas, safety practices, and the slumping
process while working directly with glass to make a unique finished
piece.
It's
time to renew your membership or join. 100% of your membership supports
the artists & arts organizations living and working in the
Florida Keys. Thank you for supporting our vibrant, diverse
creative communities.
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