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

Perry Pup Wash
2018-08-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | The Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Happy National Dog Day!
The Perry is celebrating with a pup wash this year.
All friendly and social dogs are welcome to this event to be pampered!
The event includes:

Dog washes with soap provided by Key West Aloe
Florida Keys SPCA meet & greet
Homemade dog treats for sale
Water station
Specials at the dog-friendly Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill
Yappy Hour at Salty Oyster following the wash at 4pm (50% off food and premium beverages)

**The dog washes are donation based, and all proceeds will go to PAWS Chicago (to assist a Perry employee's Chicago marathon fundraising effort) and HOB Middle School

Sandbar Sunday Pool Parties
2018-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | The Marker, 200 William Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Pool Party!
Join us at the Marker pool for $4 Islamorada beer specials with DJ Jimmy Jamz!

Summer Smackdown: An Island Wide Artistic Challenge
2018-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
53 Artists. 14 Days. 1 Challenge
"On August 6th, local artists converged upon the Key West Theater to enter their talents into an island-wide artistic challenge that called for them to create original material around a specific theme in whatever artistic medium they chose; visual or performing arts. That theme: My Island. The results of their artistic labors will be on display and performed at the Key West Theater on August 23rd and 24th during the annual Summer Smackdown. Audience members will then vote each evening for best in show in Visual Arts as well as the Performing Arts."
Some of the art includes mixed media pieces, photography, paintings, songs, films, short plays, etc...

1st Annual Bacon & Blues Festival
2018-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Sunset Green Event Lawn at The Keys Collection, 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Love Bacon?
This is the event for you!
This first annual Blues Festival will benefit the Rotary
Includes:

Local restaurants
Brewers
Distillers
Live Blues music

Teen Times at the Library
2018-07-14 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Library Youth, 700 Fleming Street, Key West
Teen Time activities vary depending on what everyone wants to do for the day.
The activities can be anything from a craft to a video game tournament.
Ages: 13-18
**Teens are welcome to come earlier if they wish

Cat for Queen - SPCA
2018-08-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | 22&Co., 218 1/2 Duval St., Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The Reigning Queen, Cat the dog is raising money for the SPCA to help all the homeless Furbabies.
There will also be a Happy Hour which includes some 2 for 1 drinks.
$1 will be donated for every drink sold ALL DAY!
Bring the pups!!

Pool and treats will be available for pup play time

Shrimp Road Cleanup
2018-08-25 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | The Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join The Perry Hotel, Stock Island Marina, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and the noon Rotary Club at the:
Shrimp Road Community Cleanup!
The cleanup will focus mainly on the mangroves along Shrimp Rd.

Meet at The Perry Lobby at 7:30 am

Water, gloves, bags, and trash pickers PROVIDED
BRING sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat

Flashback Fridays
2018-06-29 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Tiki House Key West, 430 Greene St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Flashback Fridays with DJ Gyver!
Be ready to dance to the best of the 80s & 90s hip hop and dance mash ups....Pretty much all of the old school hits before 1995!

$2 "Snoop" approved gin and juice jell-O shots available

This party ends at 4 am, so don't miss out!

Younger Kids Capoeira Gymnastics
2018-07-20 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Halifax) | Spirit Play Gymnasium, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Ste 40, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
Weekly Tumbling Classes
What’s included:

Physical activity, creative and dramatic play, and music are key to lifelong and personal success.
A rich combination of dance, acrobatics, self-defense techniques and music, capoeira is a uniquely effective tool for activating the minds and bodies of children of all ages.

Promotes physical fitness and health by increasing strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Friday: 4 yrs - 8 yrs
"Capoeira Tumbling – An Afro- Brazilian Martial Art that cultivates self- transformation through physical, mental, and spiritual Reiki.Combining dance, and self-defense, it builds gymnastic skills and flexibility, strength and a heightened awareness of one’s body. Practiced to the rhythm of ancient African instruments, Capoeira encourages self-expression and resourcefulness--- it is an intense fitness program that can be adapted to any body or physical ability."
https://www.facebook.com/events/240225256560108/?event_time_id=240229263226374

Lego Club
2018-07-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | FL
LEGO CLUB
**NO registration required
If you love Legos and being creative, then join us every Friday to build some adventures!

Legos are provided by the library

Lego donations are appreciated

Preschool Storytime
2018-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Library Youth, 700 Fleming Street, Key West
Weekly Storytime!
"Preschool Story-time is a fun early literacy program for children ages 3-5!
Join us for an hour of interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.
The early literacy practices featured each week help build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Story-time offers an opportunity to experience early literacy practices in action, to discover great books, music, and to socialize with other parents after Story-time."

Bike Night
2018-05-24 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Mellow Cafe, 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 1, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Ride your bike to Mellow Cafe Key West and receive 50% food and a chance to win a FREE BIKE

Entertainment by Ike Kanakanui from 6-9pm
Raffle:First Thursday of the month

PROMOTING SAFE BIKING IN KEY WEST!

Toddler Movement Program
2018-07-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | On Your Toes Dance Studio, 92451 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL, United States
Wiggles and Giggles
This new program is designed to get kids moving. Children ages 1-4 should come ready to jump, tumble, run, dance, do downward dog, and over have FUN!
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear attire appropriate for tumbling and yoga.

Eat Fats for Energy Keto Mixer
2018-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Bayview Park, Truman Ave, and Eisenhower Dr, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Weekly Keto mixer!!
**Includes therapeutic samples and give-aways**

Cupcake Sushi Live roll
2018-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Stock Island Marina Village, 7005 Shrimp Road, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Weekly Live Roll
Enjoy an elegant, bit size piece of art with a complimentary champagne pairing EVERY THURSDAY

Yoga and Dolphins
2018-07-05 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Halifax) | Island Dolphin Care, 150 Lorelane Pl, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
This is a FREE, open level flow style yoga class
Donations encouraged!

Family Fried Chicken Night
2018-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | The Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Night Fried Chicken Night!
Matt's Stock Island Kitchen, The Perry Hotel
What's included:

Fried chicken
Cornbread mash
Citrus coleslaw
Roasted corn on the cob

Available for additional purchase:

Craft beers on tap
Craft cocktail's
Craft beer growlers
Happy hour drink specials from 6pm-8pm

Local Farm Stand
2018-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Mellow Cafe, 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 1, Key West
Celebrate local farmers and locally grown products
Local and organic products will be available for purchase from Townsend Family Organic Farms
*Food and drink specials available

Younger Kids Capoeira Gymnastics
2018-07-18 16:15 - 17:15 (America/Halifax) | Spirit Play Gymnasium, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Ste 40, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
Weekly Tumbling Classes
What’s included:

Physical activity, creative and dramatic play, and music are key to lifelong and personal success.
A rich combination of dance, acrobatics, self-defense techniques and music, capoeira is a uniquely effective tool for activating the minds and bodies of children of all ages.

Promotes physical fitness and health by increasing strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Wednesday: 18 mos. - 3 yrs
"Capoeira Tumbling – An Afro- Brazilian Martial Art that cultivates self- transformation through physical, mental, and spiritual Reiki.Combining dance, and self-defense, it builds gymnastic skills and flexibility, strength and a heightened awareness of one’s body. Practiced to the rhythm of ancient African instruments, Capoeira encourages self-expression and resourcefulness--- it is an intense fitness program that can be adapted to any body or physical ability."
https://www.facebook.com/events/240225256560108/?event_time_id=240229263226374

Tiki Cocktail Class
2018-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Tiki House Key West, 430 Greene St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Learn how to make authentic tiki cocktails
The workshop is an intimate 2-hour experience where you will be guided through the fundamentals of tiki mixology while also learning a bit about tiki culture.

You will learn

How to do a proper rum tasting
How to light drinks on fire
Make one of the first recorded rum cocktails from the 1800s
Make one of the most famous tiki libations - the Mai Tai

Admission price includes 1 rum tasting and 4 cocktails

must be registered by 11am , 2 hours before the class

**Max of 6 people per class
**Accommodations can be made if you want to learn another day, just send a message over facebook

Toddler Time at the Library
2018-07-18 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Library Youth, 700 Fleming Street, Key West
Toddler Time is an interactive parent-child time that includes fun activities designed to promote early literacy, language development, and a love for books.
Who's welcome?

Children 0-2
Parents
Caregivers
Soon to be parent
Guardians

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..

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!

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

Meet Adam Scott Rote at Key West Gallery
2018-08-16 11:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Gallery, 601 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Meet Adam Scott Rote
Rote is an award winning painter whose work has been influenced by architecture, fashion, and classic cinema. He is a self-taught artist who learned by studying Vargas, McGinnis, Charles Bell, and others. The pieces are made using acrylic paint, gouache, airbrush, and watercolor pencils to create brilliant emphasis on high contrast. Rote has also teames with iconic Hollywood legends for exclusive co-signed limited edition prints featuring his famous Drive-In Daze paintings.
Register to see his painting on the website below!

Sailing Camp 2018
2018-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Community Sailing Center, 705 Palm Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Sailing camp has 10 separate/week-long sessions!
Each week will offer either a beginner, intermediate, or adventurous class.
**All classes in RED are full.
***Check website for update list if availability!!!

6/11-6/15 : Beginner (9-17 yrs)
6/18-6/22 : Beginner (9-17 yrs)
6/25-6/29 : Intermediate (9-17)
7/2-7-6 : Beginner (9-17)
7/9-7/13 : Young beginner (6-10 yrs)
7/16-7/20 : Adventure (7-17 yrs)
7/23-7/27 : Intermediate (9-17 yrs)
7/30-8/3 : Beginner (9-17 yrs)
8/6-8/10 : Young beginner (6-10 yrs)
8/13-8-17 : Adventure (7-17 yrs)

The instructors at the Center are certified through US Sailing. They have all instructed sailing on a variety of boats from 8' - 36'
For more information, Contact:

kwsceducation@gmail.com
Heidi Ruse 804-832-4731
Ben Hermelin 314-349-9929

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

Non-Profit Bingo Night
2018-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
BINGO!!
Cards are $1 each and a chance to win some great prizes!
Gift certificates and goodies from:

Uva Key West
Hard Rock Cafe
Hog's Breath Saloon
Caroline's Cafe
Key West Aloe
Amigos Tortilla Bar
A bottle of Stoli
FREE Jell-O Shots

Money raised for Key West Art & Historical Society Exhibits Department
