With activities ranging from wacky bed race to a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic’s 10-day birthday party showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys., Contact: 305-296-0213, Islamorada /4/23/2016, Free Outdoor Pops-in-the-Park: Young Musicians Concert, A free concert at the ICE Amphitheater at Islamorada’s Founders Park, Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are outdoors; no chairs provided, bring blankets. Starts at 4 p.m. Presented by Keys Community Concert Band. Talented local students join the band!, Contact: 305-853-7294 , Email: heinerdonna@yahoo.com, Key West /4/24/2016, Monthly Artisan Market: Conch Republic “Brew” Days, The Key West Artisan Market is a vibrant, open air bazaar filled with artists, authors, chef-made cuisine, craftspeople, performers, fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses and flowers, craft beer & wine from residents representing the diversity of creativity, ingenuity and locally made products of the Keys & Key West. Held one Sunday each month, during season (thru 4/) outdoors at the Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton. Free family & pet friendly event., Email: jill@dailyplan-it.net