Key Largo

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.

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.

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.

The Florida Keys & Key West welcome meetings for groups seeking engaging outdoor celebrations, activities and attractions with wide-open spaces throughout the easily accessible 125-mile-long chain of southernmost islands.

The Florida Keys & Key West are connected by more than the iconic Overseas Highway and its 42 bridges. The alluring island chain also is connected by a vibrant community of creative spirits, and a 24-foot-long mural of their artistry can be viewed through May 20 in a Keyswide series of exhibitions.

Winter in the Florida Keys is sunny, breezy and typically offers the warmest winter weather in the continental United States. The 125-mile-long island chain is particularly popular with visitors for its wide-open spaces, on-the-water activities and picturesque scenery framed by warm turquoise waters.

New Year’s Eve partiers unwilling to endure cold-weather festivities, such as the traditional “ball drop” in New York’s Times Square, can find exuberant celebrations and far warmer temperatures in the Florida Keys.

Hundreds of college swimmers from around the country, some who have pursued Olympic gold, are to meet and compete in the open-to-spectators Orange Bowl Swimming Classic Monday, Jan. 3, the culmination of an annual monthlong winter training session in Key Largo.