My Key West Portal is the Social Calendar for the Florida Keys and Key West

Tall Ship Aboard CR Flagship WOLF - CRIC
2018-04-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2018-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Historic Seaport and Waterfront, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come relive the glorious age of sail and seafaring with Conch Republic Supreme Commander & First Sea Lord Admiral, Finbar Gittleman.

Boarding is 20 minutes prior to departure
BYOB
Tickets can be purchased by emailing SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.com or call 305-296-9694

"World's Longest Parade" Pre-Party - CRIC
2018-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Southernmost House, 1400 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Parade Pre-Party!

Conch Republic raising of the colors flag ceremony
Conch shell-horn salute
Celebratory libations
Cash bar

The Duval Street Mile - CRIC
2018-04-26 19:00 | Southernmost House, 1400 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join fellow runners in sprinting the length of Duval Street!
presented by The Key West Southernmost Runners
*Register at the Southernmost House, starting at 5pm

Conch Republic "World's Longest Parade" - CRIC
2018-04-26 20:00 | Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
This parade runs fro the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico!

visit the website for route details
costumes strongly encouraged

*Duval closed at 5pm between United and South Street
**Participants line-up at 7:30

"World's Longest Parade" After Party - CRIC
2018-04-26 21:00 | The Schooner Warf Bar, 202 William St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Parade Award Ceremony!!

Awards

Best "conch-cept"
Most original
Most creative

Mangoes Band will be performing
Live music until Midnight

"great Bloody Sea Battle" Non-Combat Shore Party
2018-04-27 18:00 | Mallory Square, 400 Wall St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Witness the re-enactment of our island Nation's most famous sea battle!
This battle pits the Conch Republic's Air Force & Navy alongside private vessels against the United States Coast Guard in a hilarious spectacle.

Costumes encouraged
Great viewing all around the Key West Harbor, from Margaritaville Resort to Mallory Square!

CR Naval Boat Parade & "Great Bloody Sea Battle" - CRIC
2018-04-27 19:00 | Mallory Square, 400 Wall St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come witness a Conch Republic tradition!!
A hilarious re-enactment where First Sea Lord Admiral Finbar and his High Command, CR Air Force Bi-plaves, and even civilians "battle" against the 'evil border patrol' (portrayed by the U.S. Coast Guard).
Best viewing will take place in the Key West Harbor, from Margaritaville Resort to Mallory Square.

Sea Battle Surrender Ceremony and Victory Party - CRIC
2018-04-27 19:00 | The Schooner Warf Bar, 202 William St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Victory Party!!
This party kicks off at 7pm and features the Jeff Clark Band, who will be providing music until midnight
At 9pm, witness a "tongue-in-cheek, Surrender Ceremony of the United States Coast Guard to the Conch Republic Armed Forces."

Conch Crawl, Rum Salute, Bar & Distillery Stroll - CRIC
2018-04-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Key West Legal Rum Distillery, Simonton Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Bar and Distillery Stroll!!
This stroll includes:

Key West Rum Distillery
The Green Room
Tiki House
Smokin' Tuna
TBD Bar
Mary Ellen's
Bourbon Street Pub
801 Bourbon Bar

*Check in is at 10 am until 1 pm in the Key West Legal Rum Distillery tasting room!
**Limited space available - RESERVE YOUR SPOT
***RSVP to info@conchrepublicdayskeywest.com OR visit a merch booth at almost every CRIC event

Freshwater Conch Gala and Celebration - CRIC
2018-04-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Become a true freshwater conch!!
Eligibility Requirements:

Humans - lived here for 7 years
Dogs - lived here for 1 year (7 yr equivalent in dog years!)

Come receive a certificate proclaiming your official Conch status!
$19 for humans & $10 for pets, includes a celebratory glass of bubbly and an opportunity to share what brought you ehre
*all proceeds go to KWHS Band's Uniform Fund

Pirates' Ball and Costume Contest - CRIC
2018-04-28 19:00 | The Schooner Warf Bar, 202 William St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A night of "unscripted and entertaining audience participation" with fellow pirates!
Evening festivities include:

Piratical Costume Competition

Best Buccaneer
Best Wench
Best Bustier
Cut Throat Surprise

7 pm - midnight: Happy Dog Band - Woodstock style music like the Grateful Dead, The Beatles, and Crosby, Stills and Nash

Wrap Brunch - CRIC
2018-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | The Schooner Warf Bar, 202 William St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join members of the High Command, Founding Fathers, VIPs, and Dignitaries for a waterfront view and a delicious meal
*$15 or order from regular menu*
For reservation, please call 305-292-3302

Fats Navarro Tribute
2018-04-29 12:30 - 16:00 | Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
12th Annual Chicken and Waffles Jazz Brunch!
Starting at 1 pm, Jazz Allstars take the stage, including:

Mike Emerson
Hal Howland
Tim McAlpine
Robert Albury

The Fats Navarro Tribute begins at 3 pm with:

Trumpeter, Kenny Fradley
Guitarist, Larry Baeder

Chicken and waffle platters will be available for purchase - all proceeds benefit the Bahama Village Music Program

Wreckers' Race Sail to Sand Key Lighthouse - CRIC
2018-04-29 13:00 | The Schooner Warf Bar, 202 William St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Calling and visiting and local captains!
A one-way sail boat drag race to Sand Key!

Video of the race and prizes awarded in 6 classes at the ceremony/party at 7 pm.

Visiting and local captains are welcome to join

Full Moon Experience - Pink Moon Celebration
2018-04-29 19:00 - 23:59 | Higgs Beach, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come together and celebrate us!
Guests are invited to have a big party on the beach, simply celebrating everyone out there to join in!
It is encouraged that you bring an item that enhances the party - beach ball, telescope, bubble wand, unique performance, anything out of the box.
*BYOB AND SNACKS*
Schedule of events:

7pm - Free yoga class
8pm - Moonrise celebration with a live DJ
8:45pm - Key West Junkanoos - DJ to follow
9:45pm - Rythm & Fire dance performance
10pm - Live DJ
12pm - Create your own afterparty

Fort Adventures Parent and Me Class
2018-01-04 10:00 - 11:30 | East Martello Tower, 3501 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning this fun and educational class will focus on a specific theme that includes art, science, math, and building. After a playful group circle time that promotes creativity, sensory exploration and problem solving, Ms. Elizabeth will fill your morning with engaging activities. Enjoy the Imagination Playground, water play and story time in the spectacular setting of the Martello tower, one of six in the country.
Classes are Free to Key West Art and Historical Society Members.

Green Market
2018-01-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Bayview Park, Truman Ave, and Eisenhower Dr, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Every Thursday find an eclectic array of vendors at Key West Weekly Green Market at Bayview Park.
Life can be very simple shopping for pre-made meals, fresh produce, delicious cheeses, beautiful orchids, some health and beauty needs at this small market.
Planning a party this season, or while you’re in town with friends and family? Why not have a Paella Party? They’re serving Paella at the Green Market – they cater as well.

Bayview Park Movie Series: Spiderman Homecoming
2018-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Bayview Park, Truman Ave, and Eisenhower Dr, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Free Outdoor Movie!
available for purchase:

popcorn
food
drinks

Low chairs and blankets welcome.
Pets are also invited!

1st Saturday of the Month Hazardous Waste Drop Off
2018-01-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Indigenous Park, 1801 White Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
This Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off Day provides a safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of hard-to-dispose-of items.
Important Musts:

1. City of Key West Residents Only
2. No Businesses

Accepting: Household Chemicals and Electronics
Gasoline (up to 5 gallons in a leakproof container)
Paints
Stains
Preservatives
Pesticides
Fertilizers
Roofing Compounds
Waste oil and Cooking oil
Resins and Solvents
Adhesives and Caulks
Corrosives and Acids
Cleaning Products
Automotive Fluids
Electronics are also be accepted: microwaves, TVs, computers, game systems, speakers, telephones, circuit boards, etc.

For more information contact the City of Key West: at 305-809-3776, or Waste Management: at 305-296-8297.

Home Depot Day
2018-03-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depo, 2811 N Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Every 1st Saturday is "Home Depot Day" for kids in Key West. I'm not sure if they do this in every Home Depot store all over the country, but it's a big hit Key West.
At this monthly event - you'll find dozens of busy children: -

hammering,

building, and

painting

Home Depot provides tools, and kits (a different project kit each month). While supplies last kid work aprons are provided that children reuse, and at future visits. Souvenir project pins can be collected.
Collecting pins on aprons reminds me of Hard Rock suspenders full of collector pins from various Hard Rocks around the world.
Thank you Home Depot for the many years of Saturday fun!

Resources:
Home Depot Workshops in Key West (Big and Little Kids)
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Pop-Up ZEN Jewelry Trunk Show
2018-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 | The Green Pineapple, 1130 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come see the latest pieces in the private ZEN Collection!
Jewelry made out of wonderful elements such as mother of pearl, abalone, pearls, conch shell, and herkimer diamonds, arrowheads, and delicate metals.

Cinco De Mayo - Hard Rock Cafe
2018-05-05 10:00 - 23:45 | Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Hard Rock Cafe!

Cinco De Mayo Celebration
2018-05-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Key West Harbour, 600 Peninsular Avenue, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
$6 Margaritas!!
Come out and join others at Key West harbour in celebrating Cinco De Mayo!
Check out the menu for food and pricing at the link provided below.
Reserve your table by calling 305-292-3121 ext. 3

Tacos and Tequila
2018-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | 24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Day long taco special and tequila sampling!

Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade
2018-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Custom House, 281 Front Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Inspired by and named for the late Keys artist Stanley Papio, a humorous rebel metal-artist who explored the value of recycled materials long before it was hip to be rusty, a full weekend of kinetic revelry kicks off on May 4 and runs through May 6, with the parade itself launching from the Custom House Museum, Saturday, May 5 at 5:00pm, followed by a post-parade party and concert, complete with cash awards for the best kinetic sculpture floats and art bikes. Contact Adele Williams for registration.

Poi Dog Pondering Concert
2018-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater, 21 Quay Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Following the Papio Kinetic Parade, Poi Dog Pondering takes the stage at Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater.
Poi dog pondering keeps thriving because their ethic has always been about following their musical heart. Their steadfast independence has allowed them to perennially bloom. Multi Racial, Omni sexual, and unafraid to be themselves, they prowl the musical landscape with a hungry belly. They seem to live in a frame of mind more akin to the 30's and 40's Bohemians.
Known as "The little big band with the strong back and supple / stubborn heart", PDP has been following it's intuition for 25 years now. From bohemian street buskers to impossible to market major label sacrificial lambs... Poi dog pondering have ripened into staunchly independent musical voyagers. They have let every sound that excited them flow through their music and flood it with ever changing colors; Rock and soul. Orchestral, acoustic and electronic textures. Americana, rock band disco and international musics. All threaded along the way with lyrics that embrace the beauty and pain that life can bring.

Local's Day at the Botanical Gardens
2018-02-04 | Key West Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Free admission for Florida Keys residents and students.
Monroe County Florida ID Required.
You can still bring a visitor or out of town guest for free!

https://keywest.garden/event/locals-day/all/
For more info contact: info@keywest.garden

Key West Songwriters' Festival
2018-05-09 - 2018-05-13 | Key West, 218 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Find the full schedule: http://mykeywestportal.com/blog/
6:00pm - Margaritaville Resort ~ 2018 KWSWF KICK OFF

TX Bash on the Pier- Keith Gattis & The Amigo's Feat: Wade Bowen, Jack Ingram &
More!

8:00pm - Pier House Resort

8:00pm - Doug Johnson, Rob Crosby
9:00pm - Ryan Beaver, Paul Jenkins
10:00pm - Dylan Altman, Even Stevens

8:00pm - San Carlos Institute SOLD OUT

8:00pm - Cameron Montgomery, James McNair, Daniel Ross
9:00pm - RaeLynn, Sarah Buxton, Jordan Schmidt
10:00pm -Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelly, Morgan Wallen, Craig Wiseman, Corey
Crowder

8:00pm - Key West Theater $

8:00pm - Clint Daniels, Ronnie Bowman
9:00pm - Paul Thorn
10:00pm - Robert Earl Keen

9:00pm - Rick’s / Durty Harry’s

9:00pm - Love & Theft
10:30pm - Gunner & Grizzly Boys

10:00pm - Conch Republic Seafood Company

10:00pm - Leigh Nash, Caitlin Rose
11:00pm - Channing Wilson, Rob Snyder, Dave
Kennedy
Midnight - Trent Tomlinson, Tyler Reeve

10:00pm - Smokin' Tuna Saloon HD Radio Late Night Jam

10:00pm - The Bass Brothers
Midnight - Hey Monea
