Key West Paradise

Dec 01 – Jul 31
Key West Fishing Tournament
More than 40 species of fish are targeted during the multi-month tournament, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 15) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). The Key West Fishing Tournament strongly encourages the release of game fish...More

Jan 13 – May 21
Key West Art & Historical Society: Bahama Village - Relics of a Fading Community
Bahama Village, in the westernmost portion of the city, was a neighborhood comprised of Black Bahamians and Black Cubans, Chinese, and other groups of color. In this exhibition, their history and stories are woven together through various events tha...More

Mar 01 – 29
Key West NOW Women’s Film Fest
The festival continues with with fabulous films by women on Wednesdays through March at the Tropic Cinema. See Agnes Varda's "Cleo from 5 to 7" on March 22, and closing the festival on March 29 will be "The Janes," focusing on pre-Roe Chicago. Films ...More

Mar 05 – 26
Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration
Internationally renowned playwright Tennessee Williams, who lived in Key West for more than 30 years, once said of his chosen home, “I work everywhere, but I work best here.” Fans of Williams’ classic plays can explore his writing and life in the isl...More

Mar 26
Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts: Calefax Winds
This Dutch based group is known for inventing the Reed Quintet more than three decades ago. In great demand around the world, the Quintet is known for its playing, brilliant arrangements, and innovative stage presentation. 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Episco...More

Mar 26
South Florida Symphony: 25th Anniversary Rum-Paired Dinner
South Florida Symphony Orchestra debuts a new arts recognition program as part of its 25th anniversary dinner and private concert set for 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, at Hemingway’s Library at Hemingway Rum Company/Papa’s Pilar Distillery. The “Sou...More

Mar 27 – 28
Tropic Cinema: Celebrating Tennessee Williams - The Glass Menagerie
In partnership with Key West Art & Historical Society, Tropic Cinema presents "The Glass Menagerie" starring Jane Wyman, Kirk Douglas and Gertrude Lawrence. The screening is part of the annual celebration during the month of March of Tennessee Willia...More

Mar 31 – Apr 2
Coffee Butler Amphitheater: Old Dominion
Old Dominion plays three concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at Coffee Butler Amphitheater along with featured performers Frank Ray, Greylan James and Kassi Ashton. Tickets available online $60 to $90. Doors open 6 p.m.; shows start at 7:30 p...More

Mar 31
Keys to the Keys: A Tropical Gala
The annual fundraiser gala benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys is a tropical-themed event that will be a fun night filled with music, drinks, dining, dancing, games, auctions and more. All money raised helps build a...More

Apr 01
Key West Theater: Roaring Hot Jazz
Key West’s “Roaring Hot Jazz” band presents “Legends of Swing” on Saturday, April 1st. The night begins with a tribute to Django Reinhardt–the father of Gypsy Jazz– before moving into a 1940’s Benny Goodman-style quintet with hits from the swing era....More

Apr 01
Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation Easter Egg Roll
The sixth annual Easter Egg Roll at the Harry S. Truman Little White House is free to the public. Along with the traditional Easter Egg Roll, guests will enjoy arts and craft activities, refreshments, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Each child will...More

Apr 04 – 9
Red Barn Theatre: Short Attention Span Theatre
One of Red Barn Theatre's favorites each year, “Short Attention Span Theatre” is a funny and fast-paced evening filled with pertinent and hilarious short plays, helmed by a group of directors guiding a big handful of favorite Key West actors. You nev...More

Apr 08
Keys Concerts by Candlelight: "Classic Rock vs Classics that Rock"
The concert, played by string quartet, is a unique musical experience that features classic rock songs by Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Beatles, and David Bowie, and classical music by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and more. The intimate evening of music is led...More

Apr 12 – 22
Fringe Theater: The Other Place
A successful neurologist is on the brink of revolutionizing brain research when life begins to become unhinged. Described as "poignant and haunting." Tickets $35 and $50. Showtime 7 p.m., 600 White Street. ...More

Apr 15 – 16
NAS Key West Southernmost Air Show Spectacular
The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team Blue Angels and other military and civilian aerial performances will fill the skies at this free-admission, family friendly event celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Navy's presence in Key West. In additio...More

Apr 18
The Studios of Key West: Jake Shimabukuro in Concert
While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Shimabukuro’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unl...More