CONNECT TO THE ARTS ANDCULTURAL EVENTS THIS WEEKMarch 11 - 18
Cultural Umbrella Event Funding Application
Application Deadline: Monday April 13, at 5 p.m.
Cultural
Umbrella funding is used for the advertising and promotion of cultural
events taking place between October 1, 2026, and September 30,
2027.
How to Apply Workshops
Monday, March 23, 4 p.m., Zoom Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m., Zoom
Organizations
intending to apply for Cultural Umbrella funding are strongly
encouraged to attend one of the free workshops on the application and
the media/marketing procedures being offered online via Zoom, by the
Florida Keys Council of the Arts. Please register in advance by contacting the Arts Council office at 305-295-4369 or director@keysarts.com.
Scott Kirby- 35 Years of Songs & Stories w/ Davin James
Wednesday March 11, 7 p.m.
Singer,
songwriter, guitarist, storyteller, traveler and road warrior are all
words that aptly describe Scott Kirby. Finishing songs while driving
through the Italian countryside, performing 100 plus live shows
throughout the US and Canada, touring Ireland with 50 fans in tow, and
recording his tenth album in Nashville, all keep the barnacles off this
modern-day troubadour.
Echoes of Erin
Tuesday March 13, 8 p.m.
Starring
Suzanne Moore, born and raised in Ireland and a Key West resident for
over 30 years, the performance blends traditional Irish ballads,
contemporary Celtic favorites, and powerful storytelling through song.
Each number is thoughtfully arranged to create an immersive musical
journey — from intimate and nostalgic to joyful and uplifting.
Wednesday March 11, 7:30 Tennessee Williams Theatre 5901 College Rd., Key West
Featuring stars from the Broadway shows Jersey Boys, Motown, Beautiful and Hairspray, Doo
Wop Project is inspired by inner city African American vocal groups
like The Flamingos, The Five Satins, The Miracles and later The Four
Seasons, along with all the original groups that created the sound of
Doo Wop.
Hailed
as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has taken the
four-string instrument to breathtaking new heights with his
lightning-fast technique and genre-defying sound.
Music Rendezvous: May Phang, PEAR
Friday March 13, 6:30 p.m. Helmerich Theater
Pianist
May Phang invites audiences on a luminous musical journey across
cultures and centuries. Expect an intimate, thought-provoking evening of
color, expression, and connection through music.
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre 5901 College Rd., Key West
This
program showcases a grand display of music’s awesome ability to touch
the soul. Beethoven’s 4th Symphony is a departure from his signature
sound of intense drama, showcasing a lighter and more playful side to
the iconic composer. On the other end of the spectrum, Rossini’s sacred
Stabat Mater, an SFSO premiere, smolders with emotional intensity and
features the South Florida Symphony Chorus and powerful vocal soloists.
Thursdays, 4 p.m. Hemingway Social Club 201 Simonton St, Key West
CALL TO ARTISTS
Anne McKee Artists Fund Grant Application Opens
Deadline March 31, 5 p.m.
The
AMAF was created to give project-based assistance to individual
artists. Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and/or to
promote recognition of emerging talent. Other factors considered are a
history of dedication and excellence in the applicant’s area of
expertise and their commitment and involvement in the cultural community
of Key West and/or the Florida Keys.
In
honor of Key West's 3rd Annual Jimmy Buffett Celebration, Destination
Florida is tributing Key West's Favorite Son with a Special 2026
Collectors Edition. Submissions are now being accepted from local
artists for their best original Jimmy Buffett image in all mediums.
Thursday March 12, 5 - 8 p.m. Underwater Photography Gallery 22627 La Fitte Drive, Cudjoe Key
Mike
and Suzanne have been diving and photographing underwater around the
world for over 40 years. We support ocean conservation and
recovery of threatened/endangered species such as manatees, turtles,
sharks, dolphin, and other rare/ endemic aquatic life.
Wednesday March 11, 6 p.m. Opal Key Resort & Marina 245 Front St, Key West
Kirby
Myers of Kirby's Closet Boutique will hand-select 20 stunning outfits
for 20 beautiful local models. DJ Sanaris will keep the energy high and
emcee the runway show. The Fabulous Spectrelles, Key West's longest
running live show, will kick off the evening with a spectacular
performance. Sip
cocktails, watch dazzling runway looks, and support the Queer Keys
Community Center. Hosted by Queer Keys & Kirby’s Closet. Admission
is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and appreciated
and we will be able to accept cash, check, and credit donations.
Friday & Saturday March 13 - 14, 1 - 4 p.m. Ol Island Restoration Foundation 322 Duval St., Key West
The
doors open on 5 distinctive homes and their gardens, revealing a range
of architectural gems, eclectic art, transformed cigar-makers’ cottages,
shipbuilders’ craft, re-imagined Victorian mansions and the stories
behind the facades.
Truman Waterfront Community Garage Sale: Junk in the Trunk Debuts
Saturday March 14, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Truman Waterfront Park, Key West (end of Southard Street)
Created
especially for Key West residents, this early-morning market offers a
centralized, well-managed alternative to neighborhood garage
sales. Shoppers can expect a true garage sale treasure hunt
featuring residents selling personal items, vintage finds, antiques and
collectibles.
Saturday March 14, 7:30 p.m. Key West Theater 512 Eaton St., Key West
A glamorous music and dance party set in a magical Venetian carnival Much-
loved vocalist Kim Gordon celebrates her 20th musical production in this
exciting return to the Key West Theater with her All-Star band led by
Grammy-winner Tim Mayer on sax. Dance to your favorite songs or relax at
your table and enjoy the music. From swing, pop, jazz and standards to
blues and R&B, Kim and the extraordinary band will make this a night
to remember. And it’s all to feed our kids! Proceeds from this
big, glam party will fund backpacks filled with after-school meals this
summer for our most in-need local children.
Wednesday March 18, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Key West Museum of Art & History Clinton Place Park at the Museum 281 Front St, Key West
This
year’s picnic-style feast will be crafted by renowned chefs Martha
Hubbard and Dave Fuhrman, offering a flavorful tribute to Key West’s
Bahamian and Cuban roots through historic recipes, lively music, and a
warm community spirit.
Opening March 11 - 21, 7 p.m. Fringe Theater 600 White St. ( The Armory), Key West
Crimes
of the Heart follows the reunion of the eccentric Magrath sisters as
they navigate one extraordinarily chaotic day. This modern American
classic tells a tender and funny story about family, forgiveness, and
finding hope even in life’s messiest moments. It's the kind of theater
we love -- intimate, actor-driven, and deeply human.
Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams with Q & A
Friday & Saturday March 13 - 14, 8 pm. Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West
This
powerful biographical work sheds much-needed light on the unexplored,
formative years of Thomas Lanier Williams on his journey to becoming the
iconic playwright Tennessee Williams. Following
each performance, guests are invited to stay for a special talkback
with Jacob Storms, star of the show, for an engaging audience Q&A.
Sunday March 15, 3 p.m. Key West Theater 512 Eaton St., Key West
An
afternoon of hilarious fun with Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia!
Live scenes with big laughs, musical performances, interactive Golden
Girls bingo and trivia with great prizes, a photo op with the cast, and
more!
Through March 21, 8 p.m. Waterfront Playhouse 407 Wall St. (Mallory Square), Key West
Winner
of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Once tells the story of a
disillusioned Dublin street musician whose music — and life — are
transformed by an unexpected encounter with a woman who believes in him.
Intimate, powerful, and deeply moving, this modern classic captures the
magic of connection.
Thursday - Saturday Through March 21, 8 p.m. (March 8 &15, 3 p,m. Matinee) Marathon Community Theatre 5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
The
meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of
plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This
foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and
fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it,
BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this
world origins and intent towards global domination!
And the World Goes Round: The Songs of John Kander & Fred Ebb
Through March 21, Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm Red Barn Theatre 319 Duval Street (rear), Key West
“And
The World Goes Round” is a unique evening of the duo’s work – a clever
collage of love songs, torch songs, and witty comic numbers
cherry-picked from their top shows. But while it is a musical revue, the
show – originally conceived by director Scott Ellis, choreographer
Susan Stroman, and librettist David Thompson –is something far more
unique.
Only
when Lucy embarks on a personal journey, will she face a test of her
friendship, and her sense of self, on a path she may not be entirely
ready to take. This March, in honor of Women’s Month, our Spotlight
Series celebrates the power of film paired with meaningful community
impact.
SPECIAL EVENT: They Fight With Cameras
Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m.
Nina
Rosenblum will appear in person at the Tropic to speak about her
father’s photographs and films, as well as the process of preserving,
assembling, and shaping this extraordinary historical record into a
moving tribute.
Oscar Night at Tropic Cinema
Sunday March 15, 7 p.m.
We’re
rolling out the red carpet and bringing Hollywood’s biggest night to
the big screen in the Carper Theater, so you can experience every award,
speech, surprise, and standing ovation with a theater full of movie
lovers.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The Rose Tattoo
Monday March 16, 6:30 p.m.
When
she learns that her husband had been unfaithful, her idealized image of
him shatters, forcing her to confront both betrayal and loneliness.
The Gleaners and I
Wednesday, March 18, 6 p.m.
French
documentary exploring the lives of modern-day gleaners — individuals
who collect leftover crops from fields, discarded food from markets, and
unwanted items from city streets. Blending documentary storytelling
with personal reflection, Varda turns the camera on herself, drawing
parallels between traditional gleaning and her own process of gathering
images and stories. The film offers a moving meditation on waste,
survival, art, and the unexpected beauty found in what society leaves
behind.
Monday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Congregation B’nai Zion 750 United Street, Key West
Rosalie
Abella’s life is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in a displaced
persons camp in Stuttgart, Germany, after World War II, she was the
child of Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Canada as Jewish refugees
in 1950. Her legal career was groundbreaking—at just 29, she became the
youngest person ever appointed to the Canadian judiciary.
More Than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Female of Florida
Wednesday March 11, 6 p.m. Florida Keys History & Discovery Center 82100 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Presentation
by Carrie Sue Ayvar, Storyteller and Scholar. The presentation
highlights stories of strong, courageous women who influenced and
impacted their communities, Florida and the nation.
Wednesday March 18, 7 p.m. History of Diving Museum 82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Dr.
Corey Malcom is the Lead Historian for the Florida Keys History Center,
a section of the Monroe County Public Library tasked with the mission
of exploring, preserving, promoting, and making accessible the history
of Monroe County, Florida. Aside from historical research, Malcom has
also conducted archaeological investigations of submerged historical
sites throughout the Florida Keys. He was awarded a doctoral degree by
the University of Huddersfield (England) for his research into the
shipwrecked Spanish galleon Santa Clara, sunk in 1564.
Saturday march 14, 1 p.m. La Brisa Poolhouse 1901 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West
Key
West Writers Guild Meets monthly for writers’ critiques, fellowship and
provides workshops and advice for new writers. Newcomers welcome.
484-889-6182. Meeting location and/or Zoom link on Facebook.
Keys Writers Meeting
Wednesday March 18, 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!"
ARTISAN MARKETS
Sunset Celebration
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.
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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