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

TUTU TUESDAY #9 PROM
2017-10-24 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | The Waterfront Brewery, 201 William Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
For the 9th Annual TUTU Party - we will be celebrating the glory of the TuTu and all of its wonderment! Doors open at 7PM for PROM, $20 Wristband Admission; Waterfront Brewery 201 William St. 305-440-2270

Cocktails for Animal Tails
2017-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Rick's & Dirty Harry's, 202 Duval st, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
LOCATION: Rick's Complex, 202 Duval St.
305-296-5513 TIME: 7-10 p.m.
ADMISSION: $35; keystix.com
Come to an “All You Can Drink” Animal Party to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Each bar has been transformed into a different Animal Kingdom around the world where you can enjoy an All You Can Drink experience of the entire Rick’s Complex. Wear your best animal ears & tails, warm up your tutus and get ready to party like an animal! Join in the costume contest to win great prizes! Proceeds will benefit the animals of the Florida Keys SPCA. Pre-sale tickets are available at fkspca.org. (click on Donate then Cocktails Tickets) or at 5230 College Rd. 305-296-5513.

OFFICIAL FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS FANTASY FEST POSTER SIGNING PARTY
2017-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | WineO, 430 Duval St, Key West, FL, 3304, United States
Meet-n-greet with the 2017 award-winning poster artist. Get up close and personal while having a lively libation or two. WineO will have wine by the glass specials all night long. WineO located at La Concha Hotel & Spa, 430 Duval St. 305-296-2991. 5 PM; posters for sale.

Beach Bash
2017-10-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Beach Bash: Blast from the Past on South Beach located at the Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval Street. Join Patrick and the Swazyees in taking you back to the time of surfing, sun-bathing, and beach blanket bingo. Put on your favorite beach attire, sport your boldest bikini, or don your newest tie-dye. Grab your flip flops and head out to the beach to twist again, like you may have done last summer. Drink and food specials all afternoon along with beach activities, and, of course, good old fashion fun! From 2 PM- 5 PM.

SOUTHERNMOST FANTASY FEST LUAU
2017-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
REFUEL with us at the Southernmost Luau after you conquer the SUPER, EVIL, AWESOME, Heroes and Villains Run/Walk 5K. Enjoy a Key West style pig roast with your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand. Southernmost Beach Resort, 1405 Duval St.; 6:30 PM; $35 includes one drink per person. Buffet includes Roast Cuban Pork, Picadillo, Frijoles Negros, Soffritto Rice, Yuca Fries, Tostones and Dessert. Tickets are available at keystix.com

HEROES AND VILLAINS RUN/WALK 5K
2017-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Be super, be evil, be AWESOME and get your run on! Dress up as your favorite Superhero or Super Villain and run, walk, or fly to the finish line. The first 400 to register get a puzzle piece finisher medal with the famous 90 Miles To Cuba buoy! Only offered this year. Race starts and finishes near the beach at the Southernmost Beach Resort, and runs through historic Old Town Key West. Free beer and snacks after the race. Be part of the Fantasy Fest FUN! For registration information: Theme Runs.com

The Zombie Bike Ride
2017-10-22 14:00 - 22:00 | Fort East Mortello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Born from the collective minds of We-Cycle the Zombie bike ride is now a beloved Fantasy Fest tradition.

2pm Fort East Martello

Zombieland opens at the historic and haunted Fort East Martello (3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.)
If you haven’t yet registered for the ride, you CAN register at the Fort.
T-shirts and merch are available at the Entry to the Fairgrounds

2-6pm Kid's Zone & Body Painting

There will be a Kid's Zone area inside the fort for children of ages toddler-junior high with bounce houses and a few other kid-friendly activities for a small entry fee!
NOTE: The Kid's Zone will be relocated from the citadel, to the main field to keep kids in the mix! Parental supervision is necessary for all children under age 6
Body Painting is officially open at 2pm, First come First Served - you can make appointments directly with the artists.

2-6pm DJ, Live Mural Painting, MC, Bar & Food Vendors

Featuring live mural paintings from 8 local artists, full bar and Shipyard Beers, food and beverage vendors and more! Check out the funky and fearless sounds from MG Bell, hosted by none other than QMitch Jones! Raffle prizes and Zombie giveaways!

6:00 pm Zombie Bike Ride Starts - Leaving towards Downtown Key West

Zombie bike ride begins, using all four lanes of South Roosevelt to travel west toward Atlantic Blvd. and onwards to Duval Street.

7:00 pm ZombieFest! Downtown Key West Duval & Greene Streets
Zombie Party on the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Duval Street! Official Parties @ Sloppy Joes, Amigo's, The Green Parrot and Bagatelle. Huge end of the Ride Party at Duval & Greene Street with multiple DJ's playing into the Streets.

Parade Watching Along South Roosevelt

Prefer to watch rather than ride? Join hundreds of onlookers all along the Beach @ South Roosevelt.

Fantasy Fest Royal Coronation
2017-10-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Casa Marina, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
ROYAL CORONATION Presented by the Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
It’s one final caucus with the candidates for King & Queen of Fantasy Fest! This fabulous 2-hour stage show includes entertainment by local celebrities and the candidates themselves, hosted by J.B. McLendon! General admission is a suggested $10 donation at the door; VIP reserved tickets for $75 include a 3-course plated dinner (with a cash bar). For tickets go to ahi.ticketleap.com. or call 305-296-6196. This is a benefit for AIDS Help, Inc. Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, 1500 Reynolds St.; 6 - 10 PM.

36th Annual Goombay Fest 2017
2017-10-20 12:00 - 2017-10-21 23:59 | FL
This exuberant street party showcases island arts and crafts, music and food in the heart of Key West’s historic Bahama Village neighborhood. The festival’s main entertainment stage is located at the corner of Petronia and Fort streets on Truman Annex, and features nonstop musical entertainment ranging from gospel to reggae. This family friendly street party continues on Saturday! Noon to midnight; FREE

Fifth Annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival
2017-10-18 - 2017-10-22 | Tavernier Cinema, 91298 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL, 33070, United States
The Humphrey Bogart Film Festival is to screen a rotating selection of Bogie classics and a group of movies celebrating the life and films of the man the American Film Institute named “America’s greatest male screen legend.” The festival, hosted by the screen legend’s son, Stephen Bogart, is the only event of its kind, and is backed by the Bogart Estate. The 2017 theme is scheduled to celebrate the 75th anniversary of ‘Casablanca.’

There are only two event locations this year. Those locations are Tavernier Cinemas and the Playa Largo hotel. All movies are screened at Tavernier Cinemas. The ONLY exceptions are the three outdoor screenings and the Saturday night screening of Casablanca. Those four screenings take place at the Playa Largo hotel. All special events (presentations, discussions, cocktail parties, contests, brunch, dinner, outdoor screenings) take place at the Playa Largo hotel. Each cocktail party will feature our complimentary Bogart's gin and vodka.

Key West Toastmasters Club Meeting
2017-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Keys Federal Credit Union, 3022 N. Roosevelt (Key Plaza), Key West, 33040, United States
Toastmasters is an internationally recognized organization, specializing in communication and leadership developement.
Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and start on time at 12pm. Meetings are open for anyone who wishes to improve their leadership and communications skills.
Toastmasters Mission statement:
"We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders."

Sixth Annual Standup Paddle Invitational 2017
2017-10-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Higgs Beach, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Inclusive paddle event for Special Olympics athletes and Stand Up Paddlers nationwide! Family fun for the weekend in beautiful Key West — everyone is invited!
The 2017 SUP Invitational will include a weekend of family fun in Key West, including activities for paddlers and non-paddlers of all ability levels. Proceeds from all events will benefit Special Olympics Florida – Monroe County. More than 100 Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, and fans are expected to take part in this must-attend event.

Friday October 13, 2017- Athletes Reception at Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant on Grinnell Street in Old Town Key West.

4 pm- 7 pm– Check In/Packet Pick Up Open- Get registered to race, purchase dinner and raffle tickets, meet our awesome Special Olympics atheltes, Taco Bar Buffet available.
Special Olympics teams can Jump on a Historic Tours of America Trolley for a tour of Old Key West and MORE! Pick up and drop off locations and times to be announced.

Saturday October 14 , 2017- Higgs Beach,

1pm- 3 pm- #ChooseToInclude Unified Relay Races
Teams of 3, made up of two Special Olympics paddlers and one traditional paddler. Race registration of $25 includes a T-shirt and instructional clinic about Unified Sports in Special Olympics. Each registered typical paddler will have the opportunity to meet and pair up with Special Olympics paddlers during the clinic.
3 pm- Check In Opens- take time to check out the race course, play some volleyball or beach games with Special Olympics athletes.
3 pm- 4:00 pm-Special Olympics Coaches Meeting/Training-Mandatory for all coaches attending the Special Olympics races and open to all other Special Olympics Coaches who wish to learn more. This will be a round table discussion and race overview with Sue Cooper, our race director.
4:30 pm- Traditional Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies (Note- depending on weather, this may be moved closer to time of Sunset- TBD)
5:30 pm- 7:00 pm Preferred Properties Beachside Luau and dance celebration with DJ and music provided by Historic Tours of America (our FUN Sponsor)

Sunday October 15, 2017 – Race Day- Higgs Beach

7:00 am– Check in
7:30 am– Special Olympics Coaches and Volunteer Meetings
8:00 am– Special Olympics Races Start- Level 2, 3 and 4
11:30 am – Open Race 2 mile paddle with a beach obstacle course, Level 1 Special Olympics Paddlers included, hosted by Lazy Dog Paddle Shack,
Raffle tickets for some awesome prizes will be sold all weekend! Be sure to get your tickets.
Keep updated on our Facebook Page or join the Facebook event.
Awards will be given after each event during a traditional Special Olympics ceremony.
Volunteers are needed for the entire weekend! You can race and volunteer! Volunteers receive a free T-shirt and lunch on Sunday Oct. 15.

Littles on the Lighthouse Lawn
2017-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Key West Lighthouse Museum, 938 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition is excited to announce our newest program, in partnership with the Key West Art & Historical Society:
Littles on the Lighthouse Lawn.
Families are invited to come enjoy playing on the beautiful lighthouse lawn and develop friendships with other local children and parents.
Meets the 2nd Saturday morning of the month from 10 – 11:30 am
Is open to any family with children ages 0-5
Coffee is provided and families are encouraged to bring a snack and blanket
The program will run October-May of the year, avoiding the hottest months. Each meeting will open with songs and stories, we will then have free play with fun toys provided and lots of time for parents and children to socialize
The program is free for KWAHS members and $5/family for non-members. If financial assistance is needed, please call the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition.
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition helps families before, during and after pregnancy. For more information on any of our free programs, please visit KeysHealthyStart.org call 305-293-8424, email info@KeysHealthyStart.org.
If you need accommodations to participate, call Adele Williams, KWAHS, at 305-295-6616 at least 3 days in advance to make your request.

One Human Colorful Race
2017-10-14 07:00 - 12:00 | Higgs Beach, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Key West Montessori Charter School proudly hosts our annual One Human Race 5k and family fun run. This year's race is going to be bigger and more exciting than ever! The first of the year's 5k season kicks off with a fun and spectacular Colorful Run.
All proceeds from 5k sponsorships and entry fees, go to help support FREE Public Montessori education for children in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. KWMCS is an A+ Rated, Public Charter School of Choice that serves Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.
Grab your kids, friends, neighbors and come out, be colorful and run with us.

SOMO Marathon & Half Key West
2017-10-07 04:30 - 12:00 | FL
Imagine running through the southernmost island in the United States while enjoying a break from the ordinary. The Southernmost Marathon & Half / Key West Running Festival promises just that- 26.2, 13.1, 6.2 or 3.1 miles of ocean and gulf views, as well as iconic Key West landmarks. The Marathon Course is USATF certified. Join us this fall for Key West and the Florida Keys premier race- the Southernmost Marathon & Half presented by 361 Degrees. Come for the race and stay for a good time! All participants will receive an event t-shirt at packet pick up and finisher medal.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
4:30am 12:00pm

Start/Finish Line opes at 4:30am (Day of Packet Pick Up available, bag drop available)
Maraton Start 5:30am
Half Marathon Start 5:45am
Half Marathon Awards 9:45am
Marathon Awards 10am
Finish Line open until 12pm

Sunday, October 8, 2017
6:00am 11:00am

Salute! on the Beach 10K & 5K
Packet Pick Up 6:30am
10K/5K Start 7:30am
Finish Line Party 8am
Awards 9:15am

Ride & Roll 2017 for Charity
2017-10-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Key Colony Beach
Join the Coldwell Bank Schmidt Charitable Foundation Bike Ride.

Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic
2017-10-07 | Postcard Inn, 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
The Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic is scheduled for October 6th and 7th, 2017 at Postcard Inn in Islamorada, FL! Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic donated $6,200 to Mariner's Hospital Oncology Services. 40 offshore and inshore boats participated. Awarded almost $13,000 in cash prizes. Overall 22 prizes were awarded.
Email: alexis@maddogclassic.com
7:00 am - Fishing
Inshore & Offshore boats are free to proceed to their desired fishing sites. Lines in at 7:00 am.
(see rules for details).
4:00 pm – Lines Out - Fishing Officially Ends
All Inshore & Offshore boats must stop fishing.
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Weigh-in
“Bimini Row”, Southside of Postcard Inn Marina
Dock up or drive in and watch as the day’s Offshore catch get weighed!
All fish MUST be in before the close of the weigh station.
All Inshore Score Sheets & Photos MUST be turned in by 6:00 pm
No exceptions. (see rules for details)
6:00 pm - Silent Auction Opens
Celebration Tiki Hut at Postcard Inn
Don’t miss out on great deals on fishing gear, sports memorabilia,
exotic trips, electronics, jewelry, beautiful artwork and more!
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Keys Caribbean Buffet
Celebration Tiki Hut at Postcard Inn
Enjoy a fantastic beach buffet dinner!
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Awards Ceremony & Celebration Party
Celebration Tiki Hut at Postcard Inn
At the Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic Awards Party, find out who will take home the
$5,000 Top Offshore Boat Prize and the $1,000 Top Inshore Boat Prize, along with other cash prizes & trophies!
Then tell your best fish stories and party into the night with cocktails, music and great friends!

The Marathon Games: Pentathlon 2017
2017-10-07 | Florida Keys Country Club, 4000 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
A truly one of a kind event the brings out athletes and philanthropist a like.
Want to get a hold of someone to discuss being a Pentathlete, a Sponsor of a Pentathlete, or a Donor of prizes?
Call (305) 587-9830

3rd Annual Hungry Games
2017-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
A contest of epic proportions, where YOU choose your favorite dish and the winner of these Hungry Games. Key West High School Students team up with our local celebrity chefs for the tastiest event in town.

Conch Scramble Par-Tee on the Water Charity Golf Tournament
2017-09-29 18:00 - 2017-09-30 17:00 | FL
Registration is open.
Kickoff Party 9/29/17 6:00pm-10:00pm, Place TBA Tournament Start 9/30/17, 8:30am, Islamorada Fish Company, MM 81.5.
Awards Ceremony 9/30/17, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub, MM 84.5.
The Conch Scramble takes place on the big blue sea, with floating greens, golf boats and biodegradable golf balls that turn into fish food! The Conch Scramble is a 501(c)3 organization that accepts tax deductible contributions. This year's beneficiaries are: Treasure Village Montessori School, Coral Shores High School Football Booster Club, Coral Shores High School baseball teams and Coral Shores High School boys' soccer teams.
Contact: 305-509-0315
Email: info@conchscramble.com

Free Movie: Pulp Fiction @ the Key West Theater
2017-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

Director:
Quentin Tarantino

Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm at the Key West Theater
