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

Farmer's Market
2018-06-27 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Sugarloaf Lodge, 17001 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Weekly Farmer's Market!

The cheese lady, Produce
Ribs
Kombucha
Popcorn
Orchids
Crafts
Bread
So much more..

Preschool Playdate
2018-09-12 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Wednesday Preschool Playdate!
Open gym, bars, ropes, trampolines, and more...
A great play date for both parents and kids!
Ages: 2-6 yrs

Plogging the Keys
2018-08-22 08:00 (America/Halifax) | White Street Pier, 1800 White St., Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Plogging is the process of picking up litter while exercising!
How to prepare:

Be prepared to get dirty
Wear good shoes
Join or start a group
Walk, jog, swim, bike...and PLOG!

Weekly, everyone will meet up at the White St. Pier and take a walk to anew path.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference, exercise, and socialize with like-minded individuals!

72Hr Film Challenge
2018-09-25 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Films are written, filmed, and directed by teams of various skill levels... from beginners to seasoned professionals!
Get ready to watch these masterpieces all night

Full Metal Trivia
2018-07-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Mary Ellen's, Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Random Questions. All Categories. Cool Prizes.
EVERY TUESDAY!

Categories could be current news, local, knowledge, birds, rock and roll, etc... endless possibilities
Prizes could include gift cards up to a $50 value
Trivia entry is FREE

Night Under The Stars
2018-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | May Sands Montessori, 1400 United St., Ste 110, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join us for this school community event.
Principle Mrs. Lynn will begin the evening with a cosmic Montessori presentation.
Then enjoy gazing at the stars through telescopes and enjoy looking at the students work.

Frederick Douglass Memorial Chess Tournament
2018-09-21 18:00 (America/Halifax) | 24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
1st Annual Chess Tournament
"Come spend a weekend in paradise and see Chess Grand Masters Maurice Ashley and the Women's US Champions Nazi Paikidze participate in history when two Grand masters conduct simultaneous simultaneous demonstrations!
Free Admission - Kid Friendly!
GM Maurice Ashley and WGM Nazi Paikidze, United States Women’s Champion will conduct separate Simuls Friday @ 2:00 PM.
Entry in the simuls may not be accomplished by online registration, but only by mail. $35 by 9/5, $55 by 9/15, $75 after or if still available at site. 50 player max.
Proceeds from GM Ashley’s Simul to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Proceeds from WGM Paikidze to benefit Zonta International of Key West.
Proceeds will be presented to representatives of both organizations. Additional info: Chief TD International Arbiter Mike Kummer mkummer@saintlouischessclub.org
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80
5SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. World-renowned GM Maurice Ashley will kick off the event! $25,000 (b/200 entries) ($12,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed)
4 sections:
Open Section: $3,000-$2,000-$1,000-$500 Top Senior: $400 Top U2400 $1,500-$750-$350 Top U2200 $1,200-$600-$300 U2000 Section: $2,000-$1,000-$500-$250 Top Senior: $200 Top U1800: $900-$450 U1600 Section: $1,600-$800-$400-$200 Top Senior: $150 Top U1400: $700-$350 U1200 Section: $1,200-$600-$300-$200 Top Senior: $150. Top U900: $800-$400. Top Unrated: $250.
Unrated players may enter either Open or U1200 section, but are only eligible for Place Prizes in Open Section and Top Unrated prize in U1200 Section.
Must be at least 55 on 9/21/18 to compete for Top Senior prize.
USCF September supplement used for pairing and prize purposes. If provisionally rated, arbiter may assign rating. All sections: Arbiter has discretion to appoint ratings. EF: $114 by 9/5, $144 by 9/15. $164 after or on site. Re-entry: $100 by Saturday 5:30 PM (1/2 pt byes for earlier rounds.).
GM/IM free entry available until 9/5, else $114 deducted from prize.
Special entry fee for Monroe County public or private school students in any section. $25 online by 9/5, $60 after or at site.
Reg.: Friday 4:00-6:30 PM.
Rounds: Friday: 7:30 PM. Saturday 1:15 PM & 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:15 AM & 3:30 PM.
Up to 2 irrevocable half point byes if requested by Saturday 12:00 PM.
Entry fees payable to Brian Priester, 1013 17th St., Key West, FL 33040.
Online entry available @ onlineregistration.cc
Please bring boards, sets and clocks. None provided.
LOCATION: 24 North Hotel, 3820 North Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040. Telephone 305-928-1095. Please ask the resort for special chess tournament rate. You can also book directly online with the following booking link: https://24northhotel.reztrip.com/ext/promoRate?property=986&mode=b&pm=true&sr=349555&vr=3"

Sept. Saving for Locals
2018-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Locals will enjoy entrees for $19.25 and 50% off of house bottles of wine during the hours of 5-7pm

**Local ID must be shown to the server

Frederick Douglass Memorial Chess Tournament
2018-09-21 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | 24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
1st Annual Chess Tournament!
"Come spend a weekend in paradise and see Chess Grand Masters Maurice Ashley and the Women's US Champions Nazi Paikidze participate in history when two Grand masters conduct simultaneous simultaneous demonstrations!
Free Admission - Kid Friendly!
GM Maurice Ashley and WGM Nazi Paikidze, United States Women’s Champion will conduct separate Simuls Friday @ 2:00 PM.
Entry in the simuls may not be accomplished by online registration, but only by mail. $35 by 9/5, $55 by 9/15, $75 after or if still available at site. 50 player max.
Proceeds from GM Ashley’s Simul to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Proceeds from WGM Paikidze to benefit Zonta International of Key West.
Proceeds will be presented to representatives of both organizations. Additional info: Chief TD International Arbiter Mike Kummer mkummer@saintlouischessclub.org
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80
5SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. World-renowned GM Maurice Ashley will kick off the event! $25,000 (b/200 entries) ($12,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed)
4 sections:
Open Section: $3,000-$2,000-$1,000-$500 Top Senior: $400 Top U2400 $1,500-$750-$350 Top U2200 $1,200-$600-$300 U2000 Section: $2,000-$1,000-$500-$250 Top Senior: $200 Top U1800: $900-$450 U1600 Section: $1,600-$800-$400-$200 Top Senior: $150 Top U1400: $700-$350 U1200 Section: $1,200-$600-$300-$200 Top Senior: $150. Top U900: $800-$400. Top Unrated: $250.
Unrated players may enter either Open or U1200 section, but are only eligible for Place Prizes in Open Section and Top Unrated prize in U1200 Section.
Must be at least 55 on 9/21/18 to compete for Top Senior prize.
USCF September supplement used for pairing and prize purposes. If provisionally rated, arbiter may assign rating. All sections: Arbiter has discretion to appoint ratings. EF: $114 by 9/5, $144 by 9/15. $164 after or on site. Re-entry: $100 by Saturday 5:30 PM (1/2 pt byes for earlier rounds.).
GM/IM free entry available until 9/5, else $114 deducted from prize.
Special entry fee for Monroe County public or private school students in any section. $25 online by 9/5, $60 after or at site.
Reg.: Friday 4:00-6:30 PM.
Rounds: Friday: 7:30 PM. Saturday 1:15 PM & 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:15 AM & 3:30 PM.
Up to 2 irrevocable half point byes if requested by Saturday 12:00 PM.
Entry fees payable to Brian Priester, 1013 17th St., Key West, FL 33040.
Online entry available @ onlineregistration.cc
Please bring boards, sets and clocks. None provided. Come spend a weekend in paradise and see Chess Grand Masters Maurice Ashley and the Women's US Champions Nazi Paikidze participate in history when two Grand masters conduct simultaneous simultaneous demonstrations!
Free Admission - Kid Friendly!" https://www.facebook.com/events/145692589631206/

online registration: https://www.onlineregistration.cc/

Four Elements Party
2018-07-02 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Side Bar Key West, 504 Angela St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come join us and DJ Dino at the Sidebar for the weekly Four Elements party!
Chance to win a gift cards at Thirsty Mermaid, Terrace Roma, Duffy's, or Abbodanza

Preschool Playdate
2018-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Monday Preschool Playdate!
Ages: 2-6yrs

Trampolines, bars, ropes, and more
A fun environment for children and parents

The Tea Dance After-Party
2018-06-24 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Mangoes, 700 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Mangoes Presents:
The Tea Dance After-Party!
Dance the night away in our Ricky Ricardo Room (located upstairs)

Live DJ
Spiked Tea Special
Well drinks & Beer
FREE Admission

Half Shell Raw Bar Family Reunion
2018-09-23 14:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Half Shell Raw Bar, 231 Margaret St., Key West, FL, 33040, United States
It's a family reunion!!
"Now that's a Party!
Key West's iconic seafood restaurant and the heartbeat of the Historic Seaport since 1972, the Half Shell Raw Bar, is throwing a party honoring the lifelong friendships, fond memories and enduring bonds developed by our extended restaurant “family” of staff and customers. Join Half Shell Raw Bar past and present team members as we commemorate decades of dedicated hospitality at our 3rd "Family" Reunion on Sunday, September 23 from 2-6:30 p.m. At the party we will also pay homage to former GM Nena and her hubby Roof's 40th Wedding Anniversary! (FYI, It's Joe and Michelle's anniversary, too:) All are welcome, past and present staff, regulars, guests and newbies. Come one, come all! Come enjoy discounted beverages and complimentary food while we celebrate our colorful past and bright future. Warn the neighbors, hide the kids, just kidding, bring them all:) We look forward to chilling out with you at the Half Shell Raw Bar's 2018 3rd "Family" Reunion on Sunday, September 23 from 2-6:30 p.m. in our air-conditioned Sailfish Bar!"

Sheriff's Animal Farm
2018-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | FL
A great place to visit, observe animals, and in some cases - touch them.
Here is a list of some of the animals:

Large aviary
Reptile exhibit
Rabbit warren
Farm animals
Mo the Sloth
Miniature horses
Angus the steer
Chickens
Pigs
Goats
Rabbits
Kinkajous
Kelsey the Lemur
Alpacas
Albino python
Peacocks and many tropical birds
85 pound African Spurred Tortoise

Resources:
Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm
Contact: Jeanne Selander
Email: jselander@keysso.net

Animal Farm Open House
2018-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Club, 5501, College Road, FL, 33040, United States
Come hang out with the animals!!
The animal farm is open to the public ever 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month!

Preschool Playdate
2018-09-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Sunday Preschool Playdate!
Ages: 2-6 yrs
Open with trampolines, bars, ropes, and more...
A fun play date for both kids and parents!

Preschool Playdate: Indoor Playground (1-2 yrs)
2018-09-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Indoor Playground Open Gym!!
Ages: 1-2 yrs

Trampolines, bars, ropes, and more
A fun environment for children and parents

Maloney Ave Block Party
2018-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Washed Up, 6651 Maloney Ave, #1, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Block Party!
There will be 2, 20 ft walls for mural artists. Come to this event and check out live art.

Games and activities for children
DJ booth
Drone video by Key West videography
Refreshments
Craft beer
20% off

Nicky's Paddle Celebration
2018-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Eco Tours, 5 Geiger Road, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
2nd Annual Nicky's Paddle Celebration
This event is to celebrate and remember the life of Nicky Sorbelli, who passed away from cancer at 10 yrs old.
The different paddle courses include:

2.9 mile
5.5 mile
Kids paddleboard race
Paddleboard ukulele Jam with instruction and instrument provided

There will also be live music, a silent auction, bake sale, and food and drink!
**This is a PADDLE...NOT a race - relax and enjoy!
All proceeds benefit The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys & The Nicky Sorbelli Scholarship Fund
*Sign up at PaddleGuru.Com
Email NickysPaddleCelebration@Yahoo.com or call 570-762-6953

Proudly sponsored by Island Guitar and Key West Eco Tours

Blaster Battle - Parents Night Out
2018-09-22 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Blaster Battle
Ages: 4-11yrs

Games
Free Play
Craft
Pizza
Movie
Target Practice
Tactical Training
Obstacle Courses
Capture the Flag

*Bring your own blaster
**Soft tip foam bullets and eye gear PROVIDED

Glitz & Glam Love Fund Ball
2018-09-22 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
13th Annual Glitz and Glam Love Fund Ball!
This annual event is the largest fundraiser whose proceeds go towards providing essential help to members in case of an emergency, crisis, or death in the family.
Join us in celebrating all of the men and women of the Key West Police Department for their hard work!
Attire: Key West formal; black tie optional
Ticket prices vary

$125 individual
$1250 for a table of 10
Event sponsorship packages also available

Includes:

Cocktail hour
Hors d'oeuvres
Silent auction
Formal presentations
Dinner
Dancing

Starry Night with Rick Worth - Larry for King
2018-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come Out and Support Larry for King!

Watch artist, Rick Worth create an astounding rendition of the masterpiece Starry Night by Van Gogh

The painting will go up for bid at the end of the evening

Light appetizers and complimentary champagne will be served
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the link below

If you are unable to make it and would like to donate to the cause, check out this link: http://ow.ly/AAbz50iu3kW
