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

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

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

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

Drunk Spelling Bee
2018-07-02 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Halifax) | Mary Ellen's, Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Are you good at spelling?! What about when you're drunk?!
This special, monthly, spelling bee includes, shot rounds, speed rounds, and who knows what else.
Prizes and glory awaits the spelling champions!!

Florida Keys Amateur Radio Club
2018-08-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Big Pine United Methodist Church, 280 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL, 33043, United States
Radio Club meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Testing can be available at 6pm

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

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

Good Vibe Galaxy
2018-09-28 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Side Bar Key West, 504 Angela St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Neighbors returns to bring you a dance party that is out of this world!
5 of Key West's best DJ's, costumes, drinks, and even a chance to win Neighbor's swag.
Come dressed up and dance with some of the strangest creatures in the universe.

Flip Out Fridays
2018-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Open Gym

Tumble track
Bars
Beams
Vault

*Supervised time to work on existing skills...non-instructional
Pricing:

$15 members
$20 non-members
$50 punch card available for members (5 visits)

Courtyard Boogie
2018-09-21 19:00 (America/Halifax) | General Horseplay, 423 Caroline St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join the boys as they rock the backyard EVERY FRIDAY

Fun stuff built each week!

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)
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

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!

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

Peruvian Dinner
2018-09-26 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Lost Kitchen Supper Club Key West, 6810 Front Street, Stock Island, FL, 33040, United States
Lost Kitchen Supper Club will be hosting a Peruvian Dinner!
This 5 course meal includes:

Tiradito Pescado with Aji Amarillo
Leche de Tigre Ceviche
Fole Gras, Quinoa, and Apple Timbale
Lomo Saltado
Mazamorra Morada
Pisco Sours

Doors open at 6:30 pm and dinner will be served around 7 pm

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

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"

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

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/

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

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..
