Presented by the awesome folks at Lazy Dog Adventures, this challenge includes a 12-mile Elite Race around the island of Key West and a 4-mile open race. Other events include a kick-off registration party, paddleboard clinics and races for kids. It’s fun for the whole family!
The annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly Key West island settings.
The largest festival of its kind in the world celebrates 24 years as both a tourist attraction and favorite of the island locals. The festival revolves around five days and nights of big stars in intimate settings, introducing audiences to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. You will love the festivities, so do not miss the fun!
Unless Matzy Moses successfully navigates the corruption and gang warfare of 1930’s New York City, she will lose everything. Based on the life and times of the playwright’s mother, audiences call The Pickpocket’s Daughter, “A first class thriller with loads of laughs.”
Shows are presented Thursday through Saturday May 14th, 15th, and 16th & May 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, at 8 P.M.
It’s 1956, and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are meeting for their annual quiche breakfast. Will they be able to keep their cool when a Communist attack threatens their idyllic way of life? Performance 7 p.m. at Key West Armory, 600 white St. Fringe Theater is Key West’s community-focused theater providing unique opportunities for people to see and do theater.
Key West shows its Pride every day, and this is your chance to be a part of the celebration! The five-day schedule includes daytime pool and beach parties, late-night drag shows, on-the-water adventures ranging from snorkeling and kayaking to glass-bottom boat tours, a street fair, and pageants to select Mr., Miss and Ms. Key West Pride.
Rooted in their Jamaican inspiration, California reggae band and touring juggernaut Rebelution is also to perform with The Green, Steel Pulse, Keznamdi and DJ Mackle at The Coffee Butler Key West Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront, 35 E Quay Road. Doors open 4 p.m., show starts 5 p.m.
This is a family friendly event with over $20,000 in cash and prizes. The tournament is both an offshore, and inshore event. Cash prizes for Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna, Grouper, and Snapper. In addition there are cash prizes for angler categories: Lady Angler, Junior Angler, Pee-Wee Angler, Veteran Angler, Senior Angler, and Active Duty Angler.
The officially sanctioned event is a 12.5-mile swim clockwise around the island of Key West that is open to all age groups. Individual swimmers and relay teams can compete. The route takes swimmers through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, ending where they began at Higgs Beach.
Mango Fest of Key West features all things mango including mango tasting, mango trees and mango daiquiris. The culinary competitions between local chefs and residents alike showcases the colorful abilities of what the mango, also known as the king of fruit, has to offer. The Vendor Village gives art collectors and foodies the experience of a festival atmosphere. Music is provided along with live radio broadcasts. From 10AM to 3PM, Bayview Park, 1400 Truman Ave.
Renowned mystery writers, aspiring authors, true crime experts and fans meet in America’s southernmost city. The Fest features a who’s-who of award-winning and bestselling mystery/suspense authors and true crime experts, Mystery Fest Key West is a fun and fascinating meet-and-greet where writers can catch up with old friends and readers can meet leading authors, collect signed books and participate in workshops, panels, and presentations where the most devious of minds explain why—and how—they do it.
Key West, Florida, a very popular vacation spot on the southern-most tip of the continental United States, features many events, festivals, and other annual celebrations! Here are some of the April 2020 events that you won’t want to miss!
Following an apocalyptic event in 2022, Tony-nominated Broadway star Bryce Pinkham finds himself stranded, coming to terms with his fate and the fate of all humanity. Bryce passes the time attempting to perform the entirety of Singin’ in the Rain, determined to ‘make em laugh’ all the way to the end. Shows 8 p.m. You won’t want to miss this.
If one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, then the late Key Largo folk artist Stanley Papio was most certainly a treasure hunter extraordinaire. Fans of “outsider art” can celebrate the renegade metal sculptor’s fabulous legacy with a people-powered and extremely amusing parade of mobile sculptures crafted in the spirit of his extraordinary artistic work and fabulous creations.
The Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade (April 4) features many colorful sculptural floats, tricycles with exotically costumed riders, fantastically decorated bicycles and other amazing moving works of art, all powered by human effort alone, as they follow a route along the length of Key West’s Duval Street.
No matter what changes in personnel occur within the band, The Temptations have remained true to The Temptations tradition and legacy. The Temps began their fantastic musical career in Detroit back in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964, however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do The Things You Do” turned these guys into huge musical stars.
Make your way to Sunset Green Event Lawn situated between 24 North and The Gates Hotel on North Roosevelt Boulevard to catch one of the country’s most legendary bands to come out of the Motown era. Tickets available online. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will be on hand to help you learn ways we can protect our most precious resources and promote the Mote Marine Ocean Fest celebration. Please ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag).
Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more.
From 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean.
Part of TSKW Old Town New Folk Series. Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Morin plays with a deft finger style and melodic vocals that veer from elation to gritty world-weariness. Morin’s inimitable style is often characterized as acoustic Native Americana, blending qualities of blues, bluegrass, jazz, jam, reggae, and dance. Showtime 8 p.m., 533 Eaton St. Tickets $35 General ($10 discount for members – advance only).
After more than four decades together, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m, at Sunset Green Event Lawn, 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
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The spectacular season concludes with Stravinsky’s mythical and rarely performed full ballet score of The Firebird; renowned British composer Frederick Delius’ only Piano Concerto, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Mark Bebbington; and Beethoven’s spirited Coriolan Overture. Performance 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd.
With activities such as a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic’s 10-day birthday party showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys.
As part of the Into the Stars headlining tour, the New Orleans-based, eight-piece American rock band The Revivalists are to perform at Coffee Butler Key West Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park, 35 East Quay Rd. The soulful alt-rock anthems on their latest album translate into a live powerhouse of a performance, complete with soaring pedal steel guitar, pounding percussion, irresistible horns and topped off with charismatic front man David Shaw’s undeniable voice. Special guests include Stephen Marley and PJ Morton. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m.
Celebrate with the Conch Republic at the last market of the season! Please ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag). Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more. From 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean.
37 plays in 97 minutes! It’s irreverent. It’s fast paced. It’s laugh out loud funny. Shakespeare? Exactly. Performance 7 p.m. at TBA location. Fringe Theater is Key West’s community-focused theater providing unique opportunities for people to see and do theater.
April 30th – May 3rd Key West Paddle Classic
Presented by Lazy Dog Adventures, the challenge includes a 12-mile Elite Race around the island and a 4-mile open race. Other events include a kick-off registration party, paddleboard clinics and races for kids.
Key West, Florida, a very popular vacation spot on the southern-most tip of the continental United States, features many events, festivals, and other annual celebrations! Here are some of the March 2020 events that you won’t want to miss!
March 1st Rams Head Production presents: John Tesh at Key West Theater
Whether he’s playing at the solo piano, jamming with a 12-piece ‘big band’ or performing with a huge 80 piece orchestra, John Tesh’s amazing ability to create a unique journey for concert fans with music and storytelling has taken John from the Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Coliseum in Rome to Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. John’s live television concerts, including the seminal ‘Live at Red Rocks,’ have raised more than 20 million dollars for Public Television. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m.
Come learn about the benefits of reducing our carbon footprint and becoming more sustainable in our community. Please ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag). Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away.
Shop a wonderfully curated outdoor market offering all sorts of fine crafts, magnificent art and stunning jewelry from talented and local Florida Keys artists and jewelry makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with delicious fresh produce, gourmet artisan cheeses, amazing local seafood, real honey, superb pickles and so much more.
Festivities are from 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring and breath-taking Atlantic ocean.
Part of TSKW Old Town New Folk Series. Tom Rush’s shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. Although he’s known for his live performances, Rush’s albums are also legendary; The Circle Game, according to Rolling Stone, ushered in the singer/songwriter era. Showtime 8 p.m., 533 Eaton St. Tickets $55 Preferred, $40 General ($10 discount for members – advance only).
Based on the smash-hit movie with a huge cult following; a heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, played to perfection by Christopher Peterson, Dave Bootle and Connor Cook, searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a hit parade of popular dance floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife,” this wildly fresh and funny musical event is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS! Showtimes 8 p.m.
Another great island tradition, and for over 50 years now, this fun and unique contest celebrates the historic importance of conch in the Keys and features contestants in several different age categories attempting to make “music” with fluted conch shells. Contest located in the garden of the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street, free and open to all ages. Registration begins at 10 a.m., contest starts at noon.
Masterworks III boldly integrates the old classical music and the new, bringing together in one evening two preeminent composers of different eras: Ellen Zwilich’s world premiere Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, featuring renowned GRAMMY® Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey; and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, known as the “Reformation.”
The 250th Anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth continues with his The Consecration of the House Overture, commissioned to celebrate the opening of a Vienna theater. Performance 7:30 p.m., Tenessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Road. Don’t miss it!
Natalia Kazaryan, pianist and Impromptu’s 2020 “Rising Star”, has performed at a number of prestigious venues across Europe. She has received top prizes from the Eastman Young Artists International, Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin, and the New York piano competitions as well as the Concours FLAME and Concours international de piano d’Ile de France. She studied at The Juilliard School and recently completed her doctoral studies at the University of Michigan. All Impromptu Classical Concerts are at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St. in Old Town.
Make your way to Sunset Green Event Lawn for what is sure to be an epic night of live music with a rock legend! Enjoy a good old-fashioned lunch-bucket rock & roll show that includes signature hits like “Get A Haircut”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Move It On Over”, “Who Do You Love” and the definitive badass anthem “Bad To The Bone,” among others. Sunset Green is situated between 24 North Hotel and The Gates Hotel. Gates open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m.
Key West Artisan Market reminds you to ‘Spring Forward’, set your clocks and don’t miss the market, conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean. Please ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag). Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more. From 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach.
A charity flats-and-fly-only tournament with a twist – in addition to catch and release, anglers earn extra points for tagging their caught fish. Held at the Key West Yacht Harbor Marina on Stock Island.
The Tony Award®-winning revival that exhilarated Broadway is now on tour across North America. With a soul-raising, Grammy-winning® score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple is an unforgettable and intensely moving revival of an American classic. Showtimes 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Rd.
Witness the evolution of a script by one of Key West’s singular talents. Writer/Director Mike Marrero, whose provocative comedy Alligator Alley premiered at The Studios last year, presents a public table reading of his latest script, and then a lightly produced show a week later. Two shows, March 12 & 19, 8 p.m.
Tour a series of very elegant and unique private houses and homes of Key West, Florida… ranging from exquisite restorations to creative and sometimes modern renovations, and interior design that significantly complements each.
February and March has tours that are offered from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Transportation between homes is not provided. This is a walking or biking tour. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 on tour days. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s Oldest House Museum, grant and scholarship programs.
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It’s back! Another Fabulous evening, featuring the magnificent cast of Pricilla Queen of the Desert, pulling their favorite songs out of a trunk and sharing them with the audience! Showtime 7 p.m. You won’t want to miss it!
Come do some serious sampling of some amazingly tasty Florida Keys-based products and a full selection of libations at the bar. If beer is not your thing, they’ve got Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas and just about everything else at the full bar and there will also be multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away meals.
Please ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag). Enjoy a full bar, fantastic coffee, delectable smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more. From 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean.
A James Joyce professor journeys to Dublin to find his “almost love of a lifetime” from 35 years ago. A shift in time provides him more than just an opportunity to reminisce. If you could go back, would you? Performance 7 p.m. at BCG at Bayview Park. Fringe Theater is Key West’s community-focused theater providing unique opportunities for people to see and do theater.
It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s a pint-filled good time set in a working pub (free beer anyone?) that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance, and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. Showtime 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Rd.
The Calidore String Quartet’s “deep reserves of virtuosity and irrepressible dramatic instinct” (New York Times) and “balance of intellect and expression” (Los Angeles Times) have won them accolades across the globe and have firmly established them as one of the finest chamber music ensembles performing in the world today, and it will happen here on The Rock. All Impromptu Classical Concerts are at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval Street in Old Town. You will love enjoying some wonderful music in this magnificent building.
Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, eco-travelers and families from everywhere are encouraged to celebrate the marine environment at Mote Marine Laboratory’s annual event.
Proceeds and donations from this delightful festival will support Mote’s coral reef restoration and research programs. The family-friendly fun will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Eco-Discovery Center and Truman Waterfront, 35 E Quay Road. This is a must see!
Come learn about the many benefits of reducing our carbon footprint and becoming much more sustainable in our wonderful island community. Please feel free to walk over or ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag).
Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from amazingly talented Florida Keys makers.
Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more. From 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach.
This wonderful market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean.
Key West, Florida, a very popular vacation spot on the southern-most tip of the continental United States, features many events, festivals, and other annual celebrations! Here are some of the 2020 events that you won’t want to miss!
January 26th to February 2nd… Key West Food & Wine Festivalwhere top chefs and restaurateurs from around the island will display their amazing culinary creativity and the cuisine that is indigenous to the island in a very flavorful schedule of events for food lovers.
Highlights of this wonderful event include the lively “Old Town Uncorked,” neighborhood wine strolls, delicious food and wine pairings, some intriguing food related seminars, a winemaker dinner series and a grand tasting.
February 4th Joan Osborne appearing at The Key West Theatre. Rams Head presents this multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee. This soulful vocalist is a highly sought-after collaborator and guest performer who has performed alongside many notable artists, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, and Mavis Staples, to name a few. She’ll be performing at 512 Eaton Street, where the doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM.
February 6th and 7th Fringe Theater presents: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, A Reading with Music a delightful display of ambition and music will collide when the legendary blues singer, Ma Rainey, brings her awesome band together for a recording session. She and they are an American masterpiece. They are 1984 NY Drama Critics’ Circle Award winners. The performance will be at 7 P.M., at the VFW Post 168, 803 Emma St. Fringe Theater is Key West’s community-focused theater providing unique opportunities for people to enjoy theater.
February 9th South Florida Symphony presents Beethoven 250th Anniversary Celebration which will astound you. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth is this special South Florida Symphony presentation of his epic Symphony No. 9, with a full choir and the famous Ode to Joy grand finale. Also on the bill is Schumann’s beloved Piano Concerto, featuring a Key West audience favorite; Svetlana Smolina on piano. Performance is at 6:30 P.M., at the Glynn R. Archer Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss it!
February 9th is also the Key West Artisan Market: Love is in the Air Edition and you’ll find everything you need for your sweeties including wine & champagne by the bottle, beautiful jewelry, gifts and all the makings for a romantic dinner. Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls.
You can also enjoy shopping a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Key West & Florida Keys jewelry makers and artists, as well as fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more.
From 10 AM to 2 PM at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean.
February 9th is also the date of the Impromptu Classical Concerts presents: Canellakis-Brown Duo consisting of pianist and composer Michael Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis, which have been hailed as “a pair of adventurous young talents” by Time Out New York and lavishly praised by the New York Times as “two outstanding musicians who are captivating audiences with innovative programs that combine masterpieces from the standard repertoire with original compositions and arrangements.”
These two highly acclaimed musicians continue to pursue solo careers with performances in such venues as the Lincoln Center and Alice Tully Hall. All Impromptu Classical Concerts are at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval Street in Old Town.
February 12th Waterfront Playhouse presents: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Imagine that the year is 1959 and you’re seated in a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given just four months before her untimely death. More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of this most amazing lady and her sensational music. Showtime is 7 P.M.
February 13th The Studios of Key West presents: Johnsmith This is part of The Studios of Key West Old Town New Folk Series. For thirty-odd years, Johnsmith has shared his fabulous music all across America and abroad. With faded jeans, blue eyes, and an infectious smile, audiences get the sense of a man who simply loves life, his family and friends, and sharing songs and stories. Showtime is 8 P.M., 533 Eaton Street. Tickets are $55 for Preferred seating, and $40 General admission. (A $10 discount is available for members with advance purchase only.)
February 14th Oh My Gods and Goddesses: A Heavenly Burlesque Show Key West Burlesque presents a burlesque show of epic proportion! This “one night only” production will transport you out of this earthly realm and into the kingdom of celestial and supreme beings. Key west burlesque favorites Tatah DuJour and Moana Amour are joined by a cast of local and nationally touring burlesque and variety performers who portray immortal deities with a wink and a smile! Doors open 7:30 P.M., show start 8 P.M., at the Key West Theater, 513 Eaton Street.
February 14th Tennessee Williams Theater presents: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: DIARIES, presents the acclaimed actor, singer, storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. DIARIES is a marriage of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, along with selections from his newest recordings on Nonesuch Records, Mandy Patinkin Diary January 2018 and Mandy Patinkin Diary April/May 2018. From Randy Newman to Stephen Sondheim, from Harry Chapin to Rufus Wainwright, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget. Showtime 8 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Road.
February 14th 60th Annual Key West Home Tours allows you to tour a series of elegant and unique private homes in Key West, Florida, ranging from exquisite restorations to creative renovations, and interior design that complements each.
February and March tours are offered 10 am to 4 pm daily. Transportation between homes is not provided. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 on tour days. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s Oldest House Museum, grant and scholarship programs.
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February 17th Willie Nelson At Key West Amphitheater a show that you shouldn’t miss! With a six-decade career this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust. Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor, and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. Doors open 5:30 P.M., show starts 7 P.M. The show is sold out, but we just had to mention it here!
February 19th to 23rd Fringe Theater presents: Desdemona another amazing show. Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Tony Morrison, has given voice to Desdemona, one of Shakespeare’s most mysterious women, in this inventive retelling of her murder by Othello. Music and movement will create a unique evening of performance theater. Performance at Aqua Side Bar, 504 Angela St. Fringe Theater is Key West’s community-focused theater providing unique opportunities for people to see and do theater.
February 23rd Impromptu Classical Concerts presents: The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet appears regularly at major concert halls all throughout Europe, Asia and the U.S. The Vienna Zeitung hailed the quartet as the “Uncrowned Kings of the Saxophone” and a critic from Die Welt claimed, “If there were an Olympic discipline for virtuoso wind playing, the Raschèr Quartet would definitely receive a gold medal.” Although founded in the United States in 1969 the quartet was relocated in Germany several years later and has been based there ever since. All Impromptu Classical Concerts are at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St. in Old Town.
February 29th Sixth Annual Cow Key Channel Bridge Run Do you feel like running across a bridge in the Florida Keys without waking up early or breaking a sweat? From 10AM to 2PM, you can join many zany-dressed participants for the world’s only Zero K across one of the shortest bridges in the Keys. The event is free to watch and it’s a lot of laughs. The world’s first zero-k started as a joke between friends mocking the grueling 7- Mile Bridge Run. They wanted to cross a bridge and get a t-shirt without waking up early or breaking a sweat, so the Cow Key Channel Bridge Run was born.
Measuring only about 300-feet long, The Cow Key Channel Bridge is one of the shortest bridges in the Florida Keys. (There are 42 bridges between Key West and the mainland.) This annual event has grown into one of the island chains’ most anticipated events, with runners, walkers and watchers from all over the world dressing in cow costumes and competing for Golden Calf Awards. Free rum shots are handed out at the finish line, where the runners form a parade and stroll to a nearby hotel for a bovine infused after-party and award ceremony. Bring your cowbell. This is a true Key West bucket list event.
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