Arts & Culture
02 June 2022
Hemingway Hopefuls to Compete July 21-23 in Famed Key West Contest
Each July visitors can spot the spirit of Ernest Hemingway (or even scores of spirits) on the island where the legendary author lived and wrote during the 1930s. That’s because as many as 150 stocky, white-bearded aspiring “Ernests” converge on Key West in July to compete in Sloppy Joe’s annual Hemingway® Look-Alike Contest.
31 May 2022
Mango Fest Key West to Celebrate ‘King of Fruit’ June 23-26
Mango lovers can celebrate the sweet, juicy fruit and its heritage in Key West Thursday through Sunday, June 23-26, during the island’s annual Mango Fest.
01 April 2022
Key West Songwriters Festival to Star More Than 175 Hitmakers May 4-8
Audiences can rock, sway and sing along to some of America’s hottest contemporary hits and classics Wednesday through Sunday, May 4-8, during the 2022 Key West Songwriters Festival.
03 March 2022
Islamorada’s 30th Annual Family-Friendly Island Fest Set for April 2-3
Rain or shine, families are to gather to celebrate music, art, food and fun at the 30th annual Florida Keys Island Fest scheduled Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, in Islamorada.
22 February 2022
Live Music in Multiple Genres to Headline Islamorada’s 27th Annual Bay Jam
Live musical performers representing Florida Keys jazz, country, trop-rock and blues musicians are to play for audiences from midday into the evening Sunday, March 27, at Islamorada’s Bay Jam 27.
03 February 2022
GardenFest to Bloom March 5 at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Nature lovers can explore the 15-acre Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden and acquire native and exotic plants Saturday, March 5, during “GardenFest Key West: The Green Market Place 2022.”
28 January 2022
Art Strolls Throughout the Keys Showcase Unparalleled Creativity
Known for creative, colorful, sometimes quirky artwork and a rich diversity of handcrafted artisan wares, the Florida Keys are recognized throughout the world for artistry inspired by soothing and stunning seascapes and landscapes.
25 January 2022
Take Note: Upcoming Florida Keys Musical Events
Live musical performances and music festivals provide Florida Keys visitors year-round entertainment options that complement the island chain’s well-rounded roster of arts and cultural events.
21 January 2022
Florida Keys Stages Come Alive with Community Theater Performances
The 2022 performing arts season in the Florida Keys & Key West offers audiences lively musicals, comedies, dramas and first-class community theater. Here are some upcoming highlights.
21 January 2022
‘Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!’ to Star Truman’s Grandson at Former President’s Key West Retreat
History lovers can experience two Presidents Day weekend events at the Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida’s only presidential museum, including a theatrical production on Truman that stars the 33rd president’s oldest grandson.