Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9
Key West Orchid Society's annual judged show and sale. Regional vendors. Great prices on locally raised and Key's resiliant orchids. Food/beverage/bakegoods. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. West Martello Tower, Atlantic Blvd. at Higgs Beach, Key West. For more info call Florence Bousquet 745-1469.
Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Lorelei Restaurant Field, MM 81 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 289-7656.
Wednesday, March 12
Sally Port Auction. Ticketed event, Details TBD. Live auction of maquettes and drawings related to the 2008 exhibition for patrons and collectors.
Friday, March 14 - Saturday, March 15
South Florida Center for the Arts presents Celtic Spring Celebration. Parade, concert, traditional foods and more. Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Bay Drive (MM 100 Overseas Hwy.) Key Largo. 304-9059. sfca-arts.org.
Saturday, March 15
"Hot Havana Nights Twilight Party. Havana Soul - an 8-piece Latin band, dancing, Cuban dinner, cigars. $50 advance/ Limited VIP $100. 7 -11 p.m. Key West Tropical Forest & Garden, 5210 College Rd., Key West. 296-1504. keywestbotanicalgarden.org.
Sunday, March 16
AIDS Help Art Auction. 45 local artists interpretation of "Green." Preview at 4:30 p.m. Auction at 6 p.m. Free admission. Casa Marina Grand Ballroom, 1500 Reynolds Ave. Key West. 296-6196. aidshelp.cc
Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 23
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Robbie’s Marina, MM 77.5 Overseas Hwy., Lower Matecumbe. 664-3571.
Wednesday, April 9 - Sunday, April 13
14th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival. Pirate poetry and sea chanties. "Robert Frost goes to the movies" Poetry workshops and readings from national and international poets. Heritage House Museum, 410 Caroline St., and other venues around Key West. 296-3573. robertfrostpoetryfestival.com.
Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
Florida Keys Art Guild Outdoor Art Festival. Waldorf Plaza, MM 100 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. 289-7656.
Sunday, April 13
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce presents "7th Annual Jazz & Art Festival.” Waterfront jazz concert and juried art show. 1 - 6 p.m. Dolphin Marina, MM 28.5, Little Torch Key. 872-2411. lowerkeyschamber.com.
Saturday, April 19
Key West Garden Club's Spring Plant Sale. Featuring wide variety of plants at near wholesale prices and garden-related treasures. Food/beverage/bake sale. Free. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. West Martello Tower, Atlantic Blvd. at Higgs Beach, Key West. 294-3362.
Monday, April 21
The 13th Annual Taste of Key West benefiting AIDS Help, Inc. 6 - 9 p.m. Free admission; food and wine tastes $3 - $6 each. Truman Waterfront, End of Southard St., Key West. 296-6196.
Friday - Sunday, May 9-11
Green Living & Energy Education. 3rd Green Living Expo Classes w/CEU credits on Friday. Saturday features Speakers & vendors promoting sustainable living. Sunday brunch, eco activites & green home tours. Free admission. Various. Marathon High School 350 Sombrero Beach Rd. Marathon. 293-7658. keysGLEE.com
Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 15
PrideFest Key West. A week of special events. 292-3223. pridefestkeywest.com.
June (dates TBA)
Key West Summer Goombay Festival. 896-5514.
Saturday, June 28
UF/IFAS/Monroe County Extension Services present the 10th Annual Florida Keys Tropical Fruit Fiesta. A family-friendly event with tropical fruit trees for sale, Home Grown Fruit Contest, expert speakers, bi-lingual plant clinic, fruit display and auction, vendors, and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Hwy., MM 50, Bayside, Marathon. 292-4501. http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu
Saturday, July 12
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce presents 24th Annual Underwater Music Festival. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Looe Key Reef Resort - National Marine Sanctuary. MM 27, Ramrod Key. 872-2411. lowerkeyschamber.com.