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

Bud Light FANTASY FEST Parade
2017-10-28 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
TIME TRAVEL UNRAVELS
Past ..future…Present let your mind wander! This year’s Fantasy Fest theme, Time Travel Unravels, takes your imagination to anywhere on the time-space continuum. There are limitless possibilities!!! Let your inspiration guide you as you cultivate your costumed revelry into the past colonial era , roman empire, Italian renaissance …or catapult your creativity to a future era of living in the cosmos. You can set your time machine to go where your whim and imagination takes you.

Join 70,000 exuberant partygoers as this year’s Bud Light Fantasy Fest parade rolls down Duval Street. Featuring glittering floats, spectacular costumes, and dazzling dancing groups, it doesn’t get any wilder than this! Parade steps off at 7 PM; FREE.

PIMPIN AINT EASY
2017-10-27 22:00 - 23:30 | Sandbar, 511 Greene St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
This event is guaranteed to satisfy all your erotic dreams. Join the King Pimp himself, Ron Jeremy, for the wildest party of your life! Enter the $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume contest. Plus dance to the music of celebrity DJs mixing live on stage. This event sells out every year. Purchase Advance VIP Tickets online at keystix.com; or call 305 304 1188 Sandbar 511 Greene St.; 10 PM; $. keystix.com

GLITTER AND GLOW PARTY
2017-10-27 21:00 - 23:30 | Side Bar Key West, 504 Angela St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Glitter! Yep, Glitter. And if that’s not enough, a bit of black light to make everything sparkle AND glow! No glitter or glow, no entry. Join us at Sidebar Key West at 504 Angela St (Corner of Duval and Angela). 305-294-0555. DJ Kyd gets things going at 9pm and the party goes until 4am. Drink specials start early and go all night. Prizes for the best glitter/glow get ups.

THE DEN OF DESIRE!
2017-10-27 21:00 - 23:30
The Freaky Friday of Fantasy Fest, join the hottest stars of Burlesque in "The Den of Desire!" hosted by Shelly Watson, The Singing Siren. Allow our tantalizing house Madame, Cheeky Derrierer, to guide you to your VIP seats while Dark N Stormy will set the mood. Enjoy a one of a kind interactive Burlesque show. Our international stars will stun you with their titillating, jaw dropping performances that will keep you yearning for more. Couples are encouraged to attend in sexy burlesque or S&M attire. For more information please contact Brad at 305-203-3461. Tickets will be available on keystix.com

17TH ANNUAL LIVING ART EXPO
2017-10-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Sunset Pier, 0 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A showcase of the human form as a living canvas. Contestant entries are open to Female, Male or Group models competing for the title of Best Overall Living Art of Fantasy Fest 2017 and $3000 in cash and prizes. Best Overall wins $1000 in cash. FREE General Admission event. Join the backstage VIP section with an open bar, food and model meet & greet. VIP Ticket holders will each have a vote to help determine the winners! Doors open at 8 PM; Contest starts at 9:30 PM; VIP tickets available at keystix.com or at Sunset Pier Bar. All contestants are granted access to the VIP section. Single contestants are permitted 1 complimentary guest backstage. For entry information contact the Sunset Pier 305-295-7047 or rlevering@oceankey.com

MASQUERADE MARCH AFTER-PARTY
2017-10-27 19:30 - 23:30 | Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Remember! The fun doesn’t end just because the marching does! The Old Town Masquerade March Madness continues at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, October 27th as the Green Parrot Masquerade March After-Party keeps the ball rolling as The Green Parrot Ukulele Association Band marches down Southard Street and onto The Green Parrot stage.Join in as our fancifully-costumed local participants complete their free-spirited, moving-cocktail party through the streets of historic Old Town. You are all invited to stay "in-costume" after you "second-line" your way to the corner of Southard and Whitehead led by The Green Parrot Ukulele Association. March right in for a rousing, electrified concert by The Green Parrot Ukulele Orchestra Band with co-hosts Tim Mc Alpine,Jeff Clark and Hal Howland. Follow these thousands of masked and costumed merry-makers after they promenade their way through Key West's Old Town to the Green Parrot for a Uke-powered after-party where you might even wind up as of the players and strum yourself into a four-string frenzy! Then, stick around after the Ukulele Orchestra set as four-time Grammy Award winner Trae Pierce and his T-Stone Band take the stage to "funk-it-up" into the wee hours! 601 Whitehead Street 305-294-6133

11TH ANNUAL PIRATE BASH NEW LOCATION TURTLE KRAALS
2017-10-27 19:00 - 23:30 | Turtle Kraals, 231 Margaret St, Key West, FL, 3040, United States
Ahoy landlubbers! The Rum Barrel pirate crew has sailed over to Turtle Kraals. Turtle Kraals, another ship in the Rum Barrel fleet, is ready to steer the 11th Annual Pirate Bash into its long lived traditions of drinking and dressing like a pirate. More than $1500 in cash prizes for the best pirate and wench costumes. Great music provided by DJ Cory from the Tower Bar to shake your booty all night with awesome rum specials. Doors open at 7 PM. Costume Contest starts at 9 PM. For more info call (305) 294-2640. 231 Margaret St.; 7PM, $10. NEW LOCATION TURTLE KRAALS

MASQUERADE MARCH
2017-10-27 17:30 - 23:30
Join the crowd as they parade through Old Town with music and noisemakers! Thirst quenchers provided at selected guesthouses. Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances Street entrance but revelers can join the mad march anywhere along the two routes! Start marching at 5:30PM; All welcome; FREE.

BOURBON ST. PUB'S TEA IN THE STREET AND POOL PARTY
2017-10-27 13:00 - 23:30 | Bourbon St Pub, 724 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The BIGGEST dance party in the street during Fantasy Fest 2017. Get your groove on while dancing and drinking on Duval St. Live DJs, Boys, Beads and Booze, Drag Queens, celebrities and MORE; Join the party at 724 Duval St./801 Duval St. 305-294-9354; 1 PM; FREE.

BOWTIES & BIRTHDAY SUITS!
2017-10-27 12:00 - 23:30 | Island House Resort, 1129 Fleming St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The title says it all! Island House Resort for Men, “The Best Gay Resort in the World", invites all of you boyz for an EPIC all-male, clothing-optional pool party! All body types are embraced and absolutely NO costumes needed! Relive the parties of the infamous Playboy Mansion, only this time it’s just for men! Each admission includes your very own bowtie, complimentary cocktail and free resort privileges until 8AM Saturday morning. DJ KYD will be spinning your favorite pool party hits, while go-go boys dance poolside with free shots for all. Island House Café will offer it’s fabulous culinary treats and killer signature cocktails. Locks and lockers provided while they last as well as a free clothes check. Entry includes use of the upstairs sundeck, video lounge, indoor & outdoor Jacuzzis, steam room and dry sauna. Meet, mingle and repeat! (Shenanigans guaranteed!) 12noon-? Avoid waiting in line with advance ticket purchase at keystix.com. , or you may purchase tickets at the door with cash or credit card. 1129 Fleming Street. 305-294-6284. *PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ALL ENTRANTS*

FANTASY FEST STREET FAIR
2017-10-27 12:00 - 22:00
Duval Street's mile-long eater-tainment extravaganza features arts and crafts, food vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity; Noon to 10 PM.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
2017-10-26 23:00 - 23:30 | Senor Frogs, 221 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Señores and señoritas conjure up the spirits with us at Senor Frogs for an epic Día de los Muertos celebration. Come in your best sugar skull mask or get painted on site. Dance and drink the night away with bone-shaking music and thirst quenching libations sure to satisfy any spirit. Senor Frogs 221 Duval St. 305-414-8094. 11PM. No cover.

80's Party
2017-10-26 22:30 - 23:30 | Irish Kevin's, 211 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
If you love rock and roll as much as we do, come bust a move at Irish Kevin's annual 80's party! Prepare your leg warmers and Members Only jackets. Dress head to toe in your best 80's costume with awards given throughout the day. We have live entertainment from open to close, but at 10:30 PM our full 80's band will keep you fighting for your right to party into the wee hours of Friday morning. 211 Duval St; 305-292-1262; 10:30 PM; $$.

PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
2017-10-26 22:00 - 23:30 | The Bottle Cap, 1128 Simonton St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Mr. Playboy himself, La Hef, invites everyone to dress in sexy nightwear. This party makes you feel like you are at the mansion. Enter the $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest. Mingle with celebrities and enjoy guest DJs. Purchase Advance VIP tickets online now before they sell out at keystix.com or call (305)304-1188. BottleCap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St.; 305-304-1188; 10 PM.

EXPOSED AT THE BOURBON ST. PUB
2017-10-26 21:00 - 23:30 | Bourbon St Pub, 724 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Looking for the most risqué party of this year's Fantasy Fest? This Pool, Hot Tub and Foam Party is all outdoors under the stars, complete with a black out/black light dance party inside. This all welcome, (Bare What You Dare) party, will include glow sticks, 2 DJs, dance floors, large projector screens (playing all your favorite fantasies), exotic dancers (male and female) VIP, front of the line passes will be on sale at the New Orleans House starting October 1st; 9 PM – 4 AM; 305-293-9800; 724 Duval St.; bourbonstpub.com.

FAT TUESDAY PINK PARTY
2017-10-26 21:00 - 23:30 | Fat Tuesday, 305 Duval St, Key Wesy, FL, 33040, United States
“Save the Ta-Tas!” A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Florida Keys. Wear your sexiest pink costume or body painting to the best party on Thursday night. Costume contest with a $500 bar tab for 1st place, $250 bar tab for 2nd place and $100 bar tab for 3rd place. Live entertainment by DJ Buggy. Party favors while supplies last. 305 Duval St.; FatTuesdayPinkParty ; 305-296-9373; 9 PM; $

WHITE PARTY
2017-10-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Rick's & Dirty Harry's, 202 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come join the biggest party on the island at the Rick’s Entertainment Complex’s inaugural White Party and dance until the early morning hours. We have something for every mood. Featuring DJs in two different venues to keep the party moving. The island’s best live rock band, the Durt Bags, rocking the night away downstairs. Enjoy your secret fantasies with the loveliest ladies in the Florida Keys onstage in the Red Garter. Sing your heart out onstage with karaoke. Let your artistic side glow under the black lights in the paint splatter room. Rick’s has it all. Eight famous bars, one awesome night! Enjoy great drink specials all night at the wildest party in town. The party starts at 8 PM $ 202-208 Duval St.; 305-296-4890. info@ricksbarkeywest.com

SLOPPY JOE'S 34th ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
2017-10-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Sloppy Joe's, 201 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Toga! Toga! Toga! Get your Toga ON and join Sloppy Joe’s Toga Party all night long! Sloppy Joe’s Gift Card giveaways for best togas at band break beginning at 8 PM. Great drinks and dancing! Togas available in Retail Store for $10 (Proceeds to AIDS Help, Inc.). 20l Duval St. 305-294-5717. 8 PM.; Door charge.

The Nerd Party
2017-10-26 20:00 - 23:30 | The Porch, 429 Caroline St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Calling all nerds! Star Wars, Trekkies, Potter, Disney, Whovians, Tolkien, D&D ..... and all things nerdy. This is your night to shine! Dust off your ghostbusters jumpsuit and head on down to the Porch for an awesome night of letting your geek flag fly. DJ Jevne will be in charge of the tunes out in the courtyard. And do you know what makes for a good party? LASERS! Pew pew pew. Our courtyard will be covered in beams of light as you PARTY the night away. Your best nerdy costume is your ticket in ~ No costume, no entry. The Porch; 429 Caroline St. 305-517-6358. 8PM

35th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL
2017-10-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Key West Amphitheater, 35 E Quay Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The Key West Business Guild presents the 35th Annual Headdress Ball, the premier gay and lesbian event of the Fantasy Fest celebration, which proudly opens the brand new Key West Amphitheater at the Truman Waterfront Park. Come experience your favorite Fantasy Fest event in a new waterside setting and help Key West celebrate a beautiful expanded park system. Mayor Craig Cates will dedicate the facility and Howard Livingston will perform a special song he wrote for the occasion. Tom Luna returns as the outrageous EmCee, and Rudegirl will again do the sound. Randy Roberts opens the show and is joined by the best of Key West's local talent throughout the contest. Over twenty five contestants will parade their Headdress creations on the amphitheater stage to vie for the $3,000 first prize. Show starts at 8:00 PM, with the gates opening at 6:30 PM. The Guild has retained its traditional four top table seating and expanded General Admission area with last year’s pricing. Bar service by the Aqua Night Club and SideBar. This event always sells out so book your tickets early! Rain date Friday, October 27. Tickets are available at keystix.com.

BRICK HOUSE FUNK PARTY
2017-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | The Custom House, 281 Front Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Shake it down, shake it down now...welcome to funky town...the grooviest street party of the week! With way cool go go girls, far out light shows and a dynomite dance off, this brick house will be rockin’ off the hook. Connect with the foxy mamas and cool cats getting down and boogying with jivin’ DJs EBG lll, RA & MFG in the house. It’s gonna be wicked...be there or be square...can ya dig it? 6pm-10pm 281 Front Street 305-295-6616

The Smallest Parade In The Universe
2017-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | The Waterfront Brewery, 201 William Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A dazzling event from 5-9 p.m., at the corner of Caroline and William streets, at Key West Waterfront Brewery. Artists, craftsmen, model makers and creative types are encouraged to participate, making floats no larger than 18 inches! Proceeds benefit the MARC house. Up to $2,000 in prizes.

Robert the Doll Returns to Islamorada
2017-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Keys History and Discovery Center, 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
Haunted History: Robert the Doll Returns to Islamorada, at Keys History & Discovery Center
Doors open at 5pm, with lecture starting at 6pm. Cost is $25 for non-museum members, which includes museum admission, light appetizers and cash bar. Free for museum members. All lectures are at Keys History & Discovery Center, 82100 Overseas Highway, MM 82 in Islamorada, on the property of the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 305-922-2237 or e-mailing info@keysdiscovery.com.
Contact: 305-922-2237
Email: info@keysdiscovery.com

DANTE'S 11TH ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY
2017-10-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Dante's, 951 Caroline St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish HORNS, GET WET & WILD at Dante's for a chance to win BIG $$$! Free body painting, live music, great giveaways, fantastic food, drink specials and our one of a kind stage in the CENTER of the POOL! The party starts at noon and goes till 6 PM, pole dancing starts at 4:30 PM; Dante's Restaurant & Raw Bar, 951 Caroline Street next to the ferry terminal. 305-293-5123. $. Visit danteskeywest.com for more details.

DUNGEON of DARK SECRETS
2017-10-25 22:00 - 23:30
Purchase your advanced tickets online at KeysTix.com keystix.com. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the door. VIP Tickets are guaranteed to sell out so please order them soon. For more information please contact Brad (305) 203-3461.

SWING N' FREAK FEST
2017-10-25 22:00 - 23:30 | Bare Assets, 1029 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come meet, greet, swing and freak at the one and only Bare Assets adult night club. Bare Assets is the premier gentlemen’s club of Key West and your original risque party venue. Couples are encouraged, singles are more than welcome. Get ready to fulfill all your erotic desires with 30 of our very beautiful Bare Assets ladies. Come play in our X-rated playground for a chance to win $1,000.00 cash prize. Join us as we host our famous stripper lesbian Olympics, an exotic pole dancing contest and much more. Limited VIP and table seating available. Get your tickets today at keystix.com. If you have any questions email assetsbare@aol.com. Swinging when sharing is both caring and daring! Bare Assets, 1029 Truman Ave., 10 PM.

ABC PARTY
2017-10-25 22:00 - 23:30 | Senor Frogs, 221 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Hot adult film star Zuma the Puerto Rican Goddess, and many more celebrity models invite you to enter the ABC (Anything But Clothes) Party. Enter the ABC costume contest and win $700 in cash and prizes. It's the most outrageous and creative contest on the planet! Join the adventurous and risqué for the party of a lifetime in a club setting located in the heart of world famous Duval Street featuring live guest DJs. Limited tickets are available to the public for this private star-studded red carpet celebrity extravaganza. Purchase tickets at keystix.com or call (305)304-1188. 221 Duval St, 10PM.

LUV2GLOW
2017-10-25 21:00 - 23:30 | Mary Ellen's, Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
LUV 2 GLOW! Fantasy Fests Best and Longest Running Glow In The Dark Dance Party. 6 Years Running! House/Tech House & Techno feat. DJS JEVNE, ATNARKO, TOP JIMMY & HERB JAVIER • 21+ • $5 • 9PM - 4AM • New GlowinG VENUE - MARY ELLEN’S BAR • 420 APPLEROUTH LN

FOGARTY'S RED PARTY
2017-10-25 21:00 - 23:30 | Fogarty's, 227 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Prepare to see RED! RED decorations, RED lights and RED beach balls. As long as it's RED any costume will do! The DJ will keep you dancing, so you won't want to miss this often imitated but never duplicated party with the zany, off-beat COSTUME CONTEST. Why wait in line?! Pre-purchase tickets at Fogarty's. 227 Duval St. 305-294-7525. 9 PM; $.

TEAM LINGERIE PILLOW FIGHT
2017-10-25 21:00 - 23:30 | Cowboy Bill's Bar, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A first time event for Cowboy Bill's. 10 teams of 2 women will do their best to show you a very sexy pillow fight while 3 lucky judges score their performance. $1000.00 in cash prizes - 1st - $700.00; 2nd - $200.00; 3rd - $100.00 618 Duval Street 305-440-2605
