CONNECT TO THE ARTS ANDCULTURAL EVENTS THIS WEEKNovember 19 - 26
THEATER
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Wednesday & thursday November 19 - 20, 7 p.m. Fringe Theater The Armory, 600 White St., Key West
Written by Pearl Cleage, and presented as a reading November 19 and 20. Anna agrees to an encore performance of her controversial one-woman show, Naked Wilson, only to find a much younger actor will be performing her role. Featuring Adriene Legget Casamayor, Fritzie Estimond, Genevieve Esapa, and Shannon Edwards.
Thursdays - Saturdays Through November 29, 8 p.m. (Sundays 3 p.m.) Marathon Community Theatre 5101 Overseas Hwy. Marathon
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
November 21 - 23 & 28 - 30, 7:30pm Tennessee Williams Theater 5901 College Rd, Key West
‘Florida Man’ is an infamous, fantasy character derived from the ubiquitous, true media reports of inane, laughable, often substance-fueled and frequently unlawful behavior by residents of the ‘Sunshine State’
The Key West International Dance Company (KWIDC) is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries and celebrating cultural diversity through dance.
Timestamp with Discussion by visiting filmmaker Olha Bregman of Ukraine
Friday November 21, 7 p.m. Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton St., Key West
The evening begins at 6:30 PM with a champagne reception. At 7:00 PM, Olha will introduce the film, followed by the screening, and then a discussion and Q&A with the audience. Olha Bregman is a Ukrainian film producer and founder of the Kyiv-based studio 2Brave Productions. Her work highlights independent documentary storytelling with human-centered narratives that bring Ukrainian experiences to international audiences.
Key West Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Artist Market
Friday & Saturday November 21 - 22, 10 a.m. Key West Garden Club 1100 Atlantic Blvd.(Fort West Martello), Key West
This event features a sale of native and exotic plants, orchids and bromeliads. There will be local artists with unique gifts, food and beverages for lunching in a beautiful setting by the ocean. Free parking and admission.
Friday November 21, 5 - 9 p.m. Bud N' Mary's Marina 79851 Overseas HwyIslamorada
Celebrate Mote's dedication to researching and preserving Florida's Coral Reef at our annual free community festoval, fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a Junior Coral Scientist kids zone, a mechanical shark ride, coral nursery tours, and more! Proceeds will benefit Mote's Coral Research & Restoration efforts on Florida's Coral Reef.
Friday November 21, 6 p.m. Big Pine Key Community Park 31009 Atlantis Dr, Big Pine Key
Families are invited to ring in the holiday season with an evening full of festive fun, including games, a holiday hayride, live entertainment, s’mores, and hot cocoa. Young guests can visit Santa’s Village for holiday cheer and a chance to meet Santa Claus. The event begins at 6 p.m., and the official lighting of the 14-foot-tall holiday tree will take place at 7 p.m. The event is free.
Rum Infused Scavenger Hunt
Saturday November 22, 5 - 9 p.m. Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden 5210 College Road, Key West
The event will raise much needed funding to provide transportation services for students to attend educational field trips to the Key West Botanical Garden for the school year 2025/2026.
The Adult Scavenger Hunt will engage attendees in a fun outdoor experience and enjoy the beauty and natural wildlife of The Garden. Clues will be given, and teams formed to achieve the goals outlined in the Hunt rules. Points will be given for the most items identified within one hour. The first 30 people to register and complete the hunt will be given a bottle of local rum. Pirate and Mermaid costumes are encouraged and prizes awarded for best costumes. A silent auction and raffle will also be held to support our students.
Thursday November 20, 6 - 9 p.m. MM 81.5, Islamorada
Held every month on the 3rd Thursday throughout the year, offering live music, performance artists and original art and hand-crafted jewelry, sculptures and more.
Thursday November 20, 6 - 9 p.m. White Street Gallery District (between United and Southard), Key West
Each month, art lovers and island explorers alike can wander through more than 20 vibrant destinations featuring painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic and mixed-media artists, and artisan jewelers. Along the way, enjoy the island’s charming architecture, lively exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, live music, literary and performance art, and delicious samples of food and drink.
J.H. Allen- Open Studio
Thursday November 20, 6 - 8 p.m. Key West Armory, Suite 12, 600 White St.
Come meet the fresco artist J.H Allen and view new works in the studio where they are produced. All art will be for sale and commissions can be discussed with the artist himself. Meet the artist and view current artwork in an informal setting with refreshments and wine.
Thursday November 20, 4 - 6 p.m. 22627 La Fitte Drive, Cudjoe Key
The exhibit features marine life of the Florida Keys, behavior and photography techniques. Mike and Suzanne Lombard have been diving and photographing underwater around the world for over 40 years. They support ocean conservation and recovery of threatened/endangered species such as manatees, turtles, sharks, dolphin, and other rare/ endemic aquatic life.
Wednesday November 19, 1 p.m. Big Pine Library Conference Room Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key
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!"
Key West Writers Guild
Saturday November 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. La Brisa Poolhouse, 1901 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West
Key West Writers Guild Meets two times a month for writers’ critiques, fellowship and provides workshops and advice for new writers. Newcomers welcome.
Wednesday November 26, 5 p.m. Key Largo Library, 101485 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
Founded in 1978 by a few locals, Latitude 25 is the oldest literary group in the Upper Keys. Our mission is to encourage writers with positive feedback in a casual atmosphere. Our motto is "Leave your ego at the door."
Old Town Literary Walking Tours Are Back
Wednesdays & Fridays, 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.
Meet, Mingle and Hear William Beebe in the Galapagos with Dr. Jack Stein Grove, Naturalist, Author & Expedition Leader
Wednesday November 19, 5:30 - 6:45 (mingle), 7 p.m. (lecture History of Diving Museum 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
2025 marks 50 years of active conservation work and research for Dr. Jack Stein Grove. Employed as a naturalist, dive master, and expedition leader across the seven seas, Jack has explored many of the most remote regions of the world’s oceans. For 7 years, he lived aboard the ship Bucanero in the Galápagos, working as a naturalist guide for the National Park Service, and doing research for the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History and the Instituto Nacional de Pesca in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Thursday November 20, 6 p.m. Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West
Travel Florida’s foodways past, present and future with Emmy Award-winning multimedia journalist, Dalia Colón. She has eaten her way across Florida and shares the delectable details of her journey. Credited as the birthplace of fusion cuisine, Florida enjoys a distinctive array of epicurean delights. Savor the multifaceted story of culture, traditions and history as told through food.
In this interactive program, Colón provides an overview of Florida’s history through the lens of food, from indigenous foodways, to the rise and fall of the citrus industry, to modern sustainability efforts.
A Celebration of the Songs of Pete & Wayne, with Pete Jarvis, Larry Strickland, Ray Fogg and friends. The legendary music comedy duo Pete & Wayne were staples of the Key West scene holding court at Sloppy Joe's Bar for well over 20 years.
The Carole King & James Taylor Story ft. Phoebe Katis & Dan Clews
Tuesday November 25. 8 p.m.
The Carole King & James Taylor Story takes you on an incredible journey through the career of the six-time Grammy Award winner and twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King and five-time Grammy Award winner & folk legend James Taylor. This new “show-umentary” format gives a fascinating insight into the lives behind the music.
Key West Theater 512 Eaton Street, Key West
Jazz In The Gardens
Sundays, 5-7 pm The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela St., Key West
Jazz Society Trio
featuring Channing
Thursday November 20, 4 p.m. Hemingway Social Club 201 Simonton St, Key West
Channing Jazz Trio
November 22 & 25, 10 a.m. Blue Heaven 729 Thomas St, Key West
CALLS TO ARTISTS
December Members’ Show Call for Artwork: Zest For Life!
Artwork Drop off: Thursday November 13 - Wednesday November 19 10a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Sundays) Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St., Key West
We love a bit of lime or lemon zest on almost any dish. It’s that tiniest bit of flair that wakes up the rest of the flavors and makes you taste them all more fully. Key West, we like to think, serves a similar purpose, a splash of color at the tip of the country, here to pull you out of the doldrums. No wonder Key Lime Pie is our signature dessert! For the 100+ artists in our Winter Members Exhibition, zest is whatever enlivens the senses: a flash of light as the sun hits a palm tree; a crystalline moment captured in time; or an impromptu flourish as they try something new.
The Chain: Connection in the Florida Keys – Call for Submissions
Deadline: January 18, 2026 Palm Heart Press
We are seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for an anthology that highlights the connections between community and the natural environment of the Florida Keys. Selected works will be published in the titled collection supported by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
Calling All Poets: A Poetry Workshop: I Have Made an Elegy for Myself with Ishion Hutchinson
January 4-8 Key West
What aspects of craft intensify our experience of mortal loss and consolation? How do these techniques—cadence, space, rhythm, figurative language—work together to create the necessary tension that makes absent things present? These will be our guiding questions when discussing the assigned readings and workshopping your own poems. Though the elegy is central to our workshop session, we are not limited to it. In the fall, students will be asked to send in two to three poems to be workshopped in class. The instructor will provide written feedback and lead class discussions on your material (while you experiment with writing elegy; you’re not limited to submitting elegy-based poems). The class will be both workshop-based and generative, and is open to writers at all levels interested in deepening their poetic practice.
Financial Assistance is available to those who would not otherwise be able to attend—click here for guidelines and/or to apply for a Workshop Fellowship Award. (Do not submit a regular application if you are requesting financial aid.)
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.
Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sonny Mccoy Indigenous Park 1801 White St., Key West
The Key West Artisan Market is a unique open-air bazaar filled with artists, authors, chef-made cuisine, craftspeople, performers and fresh produce representing diversity, creativity, ingenuity and locally made products. Participants must live and also create/curate in the Keys in order to qualify. Each show offers a different theme and features one or more local charities.
DANCE
Learn to Dance with Lucy & Friends
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m, Thursdays: 6 p.m. Swing, Latin & Ballroom Williams Hall 729 Fleming St Key West
Fridays, 7 p.m. Salsa & Salsa Rueda CoffeeMill Dance Studio 804 White St, Key West
Private lessons for all occasions.
For information and private lessons call or text Lucy at 305-745-5578.
"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.
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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