| January 01 to December 31,
in Key West |
Gay Key West Trolley Tour
Enjoy a fabulous tour of Key West...with a twist. A gay twist that is! Get a unique tour of Key West and learn about our colorful history that includes the famous and the infamous. Departs from the City Hall Parking Lot, located on the corner of Angela Street and Duval Street. Tickets $25, departs 4 p.m. every Saturday. Can be purchased ONLINE or at the trolley, our G&L Visitor Center (located at 513 Truman), and many of our distinguished gay and lesbian guest houses.
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| January 22 to March 25,
in Key West |
Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center hosts: Sunday Free Environmental Film Series
Members of the public are invited to enjoy free environmental documentaries Sundays through March 2012 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, co-sponsored by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA). Doors to the center open Sundays at 1 p.m., show times are 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 33 East Quay Road, on the Truman waterfront next to Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park. Films produced by PBS, National Geographic, Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures and more. Visit website for complete details.
Contact: 305-809-4755
Email: karrie.carnes@noaa.gov
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| January 31 to February 18,
in Key West |
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Dead Man’s Cell Phone
In a quiet cafe a cell phone rings. And rings. The stranger at the next table has had enough. She confronts the owner of the cell phone, but, well ... he's dead. She begins to answer his calls and suddenly finds herself enmeshed in his life and family. Unfortunately, the dead guy has quite a number of shady loose ends. This comic fantasy traces one woman's accidental quest to make a few people feel just a little bit better about themselves. Showtime 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org
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| February 03 to February 25,
in Key West |
Bye Bye Liver: The Key West Drinking Play
Combining sketch comedy and interactive drinking games to craft a uniquely formatted experience, BBL was originally launched by The Pub Theater Company in Chicago in 2006. Drawing from a large playbook of sketches and games, BBL aims creates shows that are fast, fun, intoxicatingly interactive and vary each night with the best and brightest performers from among the denizens of Key West nightlife. A colorful ensemble of local comedic talent, including Wayne Jarvela, Li Jones, Michele Meck, Chad Newman, "Cannonball" Katie Walker and Will "Happy Hour" Wilson. Shows are held at Hog's Breath Saloon, in the upstairs cabaret - 400 Front Street. Tickets are $20 person, show starts Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 7:30 and 10pm; shows on sale now for Feb 3, 4, 17, 18, 24 and 25.
Contact: (800) 650-6449
Email: cscott@hwykey.com
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| February 03 to February 04,
in Key West |
Cuda Bowl
Shallow water flats anglers and guides are invited to hook-up and fight their barracuda rivals. Event is to be headquartered at Hurricane Hole Marina, Stock Island. Prizes are to be awarded for top angler and guide in light tackle spin and fly divisions, including a substantial gift certificate to Hurricane Hole Restaurant & Bar plus
a trophy. Entry fee is $250 for one angler, $300 for two anglers.
Contact: Justin or Loren Rea 305-744-0903
Email: info@cudabowl.com
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| February 03 to February 15,
in Key West |
"Journey" with Fran Decker: New Paintings at Frangipani Gallery
Come take a "Journey" with Fran Decker through her newest paintings at Frangipani Gallery February 3-15. Stop by and meet Fran at a reception from 6-9 pm at Frangipani, 1102A Duval the night of the First Friday Art Stroll on Upper Duval.
Fran Decker invites the viewer on a journey through the Florida Keys. We'll start with an overview of our island home, visit some mangroves in the back country at night and at dawn, then head into town to visit some favorite haunts like No Name, Sarabeth's and Margaritaville. Then we'll spend a relaxing afternoon in some shady, cool backyards with friends and catch up on life. Finally, there is that house at the end of the road, with the sun shining off the ocean that you can see through the door. You just know once you pass through the big stone gates you'll find just what you were looking for.
Contact: Frangipani Gallery 305-296-0440
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| February 06,
in Key West |
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Behind the Scenes
Get a free backstage tour of the Waterfront Playhouse with Artistic Director (Danny Weathers) and Technical Director (Michael Boyer). See the magic that happens "behind the scenes." Wine and light hors d'oeuvres served. Admission is free but reservations are required.
Event time 6 p.m.
Contact: Terri Wilson (305-394-4106)
Email: pewtar@bellsouth.net
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| February 07 to March 10,
in Key West |
Red Barn Theatre presents: God of Carnage
Great comedy, bad manners. This Broadway smash hit is a ninety-minute thrill ride that takes you into the most dangerous place on earth: parenthood. A civilized discussion over a playground fight becomes a rumble in the living room between two couples. Crackling wit and raucous physical comedy abound in this production of grownups behaving badly. Visit website for show times and tickets.
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com
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| February 10 to February 12,
in Key West |
Civil War Days Heritage Festival
Colorful Civil War re-enactments, the roar of cannon fire and the sight of soldiers in Civil War uniforms are to greet visitors at Key West's oceanfront historic Civil War-era Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, as participants journey into the island's past.
Contact: 305-292-6850
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| February 11,
in Key West |
One Night Only! In Concert: Noel Paul Stookey & Josh White, Jr.
Two longtime pals from the 60s meet onstage and share their best-loved hits and newest creations. Performance starts at 8 p.m., at the Studios of Key West, 600 White Street. Tickets $45 in advance, $50 day of show. Tickets available at keystix.com.
Contact: Box office 305-295-7676
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| February 12,
in Key West |
Impromptu Classical Concerts presents: Marina Lomazov
Marina Lomazov, returns to Key West as an Impromptu Classical Concerts' featured guest at St. Paul's Church. Performance starts at 4 p.m. Ukranian-American Lomazov has established herself as one of the most passionate and charismatic performers on the international concert circuit. Tickets are $20, free for ages 19 and under. Purchase in advance at classicalconcertskw.com or on the day of the concert, at St. Paul's church door located at Duval and Eaton Streets, beginning at 3 p.m.
Contact: Tickets: 305-296-1520
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| February 14,
in Key West |
Wesley House Family Services presents: 29th Annual Valentine’s Day Gala
From 6:30-9:30 p.m., on the grounds of the historic Curry Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline St., in Key West. Starring Master of Ceremonies Howard Livingston, music and dancing with Raven Cooper and Honey Mouth, a world-class dinner buffet, open bar and the island's largest and most anticipated annual silent auction. General admission $40 in advance, $50 at the door; limited VIP seating $90. All proceeds benefit Wesley House Family Services. Tickets available at KeysTix.com.
Contact: 305-809-5000
Email: info@welesyhouse.org
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| February 17 to February 18,
in Key West |
52nd Annual Key West House & Garden Tour
Tour a series of elegant and unique homes of Key West. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences.
Contact: 305-294-9501
Email: tickets@oirf.org
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| February 18 to February 19,
in Key West |
Gardenfest Key West
South Florida's top nurseries are to show bromeliads, orchids, fruit trees, palms, tropical flowers and natives at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden's annual plant sale. Other attractions include landscaping workshops, garden supplies booths, and arts and crafts and docent tours.
Contact: 305-296-1504
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| February 19 to February 20,
in Key West |
Red Barn Theatre presents: Love Letters
Starring Joy Hawkins and John Wells, Love Letters is a half-a-century-spanning story of two people falling in and out of love though paper, pen, and the twists and turns that make our lives worth writing down. A special event at the Red Barn Theatre. Visit website for show times and tickets.
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com
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| February 25 to February 26,
in Key West |
Old Island Days Art Festival
The 47th annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street and Caroline Street in historic Old Town. The highly acclaimed show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, features oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by artists from around the United States.
Contact: Lois Songer 305-294-1243
Email: kwartctr@earthlink.net
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| February 25,
in Key West |
Presidential Descendants to Recall First Ladies
Descendants of three former United States presidents are to share memories and insights about their "first lady" forebears during a presentation at Key West's Harry S. Truman Little White House, Florida's only presidential museum. The unique event is scheduled for 4 p.m., on the west lawn of the 111 Front St. residence where former President Truman spent 11 working vacations during his 1945-1953 administration. Tickets available at keystix.com.
Contact: 305-294-9911
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| February 25,
in Key West |
Free Sword Swallowing Show at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Key West Odditorium
Celebrate the 6th annual World Sword Swallower's Day with free sword swallowing demonstrations. Watch local legend Dale Pritchard, aka D.W. Blade Master, perform a FREE show at Ripley's Key West. Pritchard has been wowing Key West crowds with his sword swallowing skills for 31 years! Starts at 2 p.m.
Contact: 305-293-9939
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| February 26 to February 27,
in Key West |
Red Barn Theatre presents: Kathleen ... Peace, Love and Jazz
Kathleen...Peace, Love, and Jazz is an evening of songs by vocal powerhouse Kathleen Peace. Kathleen will captivate you with her impressive multi-octave vocal range as pianist Larry Smith crafts enchanted music that perfectly accompanies her. Kathleen and Larry are frequent collaborators on stage and have a sinfully delightful reputation for performing standards that become not so standard!
Contact: 305-296-9911
Email: info@redbarntheatre.com
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| February 27,
in Key West |
Waterfront Playhouse presents: Dinner and Disco at the Flamingo Diner
Get your tickets early because this event is a sell-out every year. Disco, famed diner food, drink and ambiance meld together. Come dressed as your favorite cook, waitress, diner patron, disco diva or dude. Who's going to win the costume prize this year? At the home of Bert Whitt and Dennis Beaver. Showtime 7 p.m.
Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015
Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org
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