Jan 21, 2020 – Apr 24, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
LaTeDa presents: Randy Roberts Live!
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The Randy Roberts Show is an all live, multi-media tribute to some of the world’s most loved performers. Randy’s uncanny impersonations of Cher and Bette Midler have kept him in the spotlight for the past twenty years. His roster of famous and infamous ladies also includes: Mae West (a perennial favorite), Joan Crawford, Carol Channing, Ann Miller, Phyllis Diller and a bevy of original ladies. He closes every show with a mini-lounge act, allowing him the chance to get up close and personal with his audience. Showtimes and tickets online.
Jan 22, 2020 – Apr 28, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
LaTeDa presents: Christopher Peterson’s EyeCons Cabaret
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Christopher Peterson is a master of impersonations, both visually and vocally, and his comic timing is impeccable. The show is all live, no lip-sync, and audiences will be thrilled with his characterizations of Marilyn Monroe, Carol Channing, Madonna, Joan Rivers, Reba McEntire, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Cher, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball and even Lady GaGa. Christopher transforms himself from icon to icon right in front of your eyes aided by his magic closet on stage. Showtimes and tickets online.
Apr 5, 2020 Location: Key West
Key West Artisan Market: Ocean Awareness Edition
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will be on hand to help you learn ways we can protect our most precious resources and promote the Mote Marine Ocean Fest celebration. Please ride your bike and BYOB (bring your own bag). Enjoy a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry from talented Florida Keys makers. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more. From 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The market is conveniently located close to the free West Martello Tower botanical gardens, White Street Pier and of course, the alluring Atlantic ocean.
Apr 5, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
Rams Head Production presents: The Temptations
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No matter the change in personnel within the band, The Temptations have remained true to The Tempta-tions tradition. The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do” turned the guys into stars. Make your way to Sunset Green Event Lawn situated between 24 North and The Gates ho-tel’s on North Roosevelt Blvd. to catch one of the country’s most legendary bands to come out of the hopping Motown era. Tickets available online. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m.
Drunken Spelling Bee Contest @ Mary Ellen’s BarMonday Nights at 9 PM!
Hosted by Comedy Key West’s Joe Madaus, Tony Hughes, and Steve Crane.
Shot rounds, speed rounds and we don’t even know what else yet. It will be fun and the local grammar and spelling police will be out in full force. Prizes and such for spelling champions.
Mary Ellen’s is located at 420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL
Wednesdays!
The MadHouse at Bottlecap
Enjoy comedy, variety, and impropriety featuring local “open mic” standup & who knows what else… Bring your own talent and you might be part of the show! If you’re interested in performing, please contact us at comedykeywest@gmail.com.
Doors at 7:30 PM. Showtime at 8:30 PM.
Apr 10, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
Rams Head Presents Key West: 38 Special at Key West Sunset Green Event Lawn
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After more than four decades together, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m, at Sunset Green Event Lawn, 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Drunken Spelling Bee Contest @ Mary Ellen’s BarMonday Nights at 9 PM!
Hosted by Comedy Key West’s Joe Madaus, Tony Hughes, and Steve Crane.
Shot rounds, speed rounds and we don’t even know what else yet. It will be fun and the local grammar and spelling police will be out in full force. Prizes and such for spelling champions.
Mary Ellen’s is located at 420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL
Wednesdays!
The MadHouse at Bottlecap
Enjoy comedy, variety, and impropriety featuring local “open mic” standup & who knows what else… Bring your own talent and you might be part of the show! If you’re interested in performing, please contact us at comedykeywest@gmail.com.
Doors at 7:30 PM. Showtime at 8:30 PM.
Apr 17, 2020 – Apr 26, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
38th Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration
305-296-0213 Email Website
With activities such as 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.
Apr 17, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
South Florida Symphony presents Masterworks IV: Stravinsky, Delius, Beethoven
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The spectacular season concludes with Stravinsky’s mythical and rarely performed full ballet score of The Firebird; renowned British composer Frederick Delius’ only Piano Concerto, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Mark Bebbington; and Beethoven’s spirited Coriolan Overture. Performance 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Rd.
Apr 18, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
Rams Head Presents – Key West: The Revivalists
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As part of the Into the Stars headlining tour, the New Orleans-based, eight-piece American rock band The Revivalists are to perform at Coffee Butler Key West Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park, 35 East Quay Rd. The soulful alt-rock anthems on their latest album translate into a live powerhouse of a performance, complete with soaring pedal steel guitar, pounding percussion, irresistible horns and topped off with charismatic front man David Shaw’s undeniable voice. Special guests include Stephen Marley and PJ Morton. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show starts 7 p.m.
Apr 19, 2020 Loca
Drunken Spelling Bee Contest @ Mary Ellen’s BarMonday Nights at 9 PM!
Hosted by Comedy Key West’s Joe Madaus, Tony Hughes, and Steve Crane.
Shot rounds, speed rounds and we don’t even know what else yet. It will be fun and the local grammar and spelling police will be out in full force. Prizes and such for spelling champions.
Mary Ellen’s is located at 420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL
Apr 21, 2020 – Apr 25, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
Fringe Theater presents: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)
305-731-0581 Email Website
37 plays in 97 minutes! It’s irreverent. It’s fast paced. It’s laugh out loud funny. Shakespeare? Exactly. Performance 7 p.m. at TBA location. Fringe Theater is Key West’s community-focused theater providing unique opportunities for people to see and do theater.
Wednesdays!
The MadHouse at Bottlecap
Enjoy comedy, variety, and impropriety featuring local “open mic” standup & who knows what else… Bring your own talent and you might be part of the show! If you’re interested in performing, please contact us at comedykeywest@gmail.com.
Doors at 7:30 PM. Showtime at 8:30 PM.
Drunken Spelling Bee Contest @ Mary Ellen’s BarMonday Nights at 9 PM!
Hosted by Comedy Key West’s Joe Madaus, Tony Hughes, and Steve Crane.
Shot rounds, speed rounds and we don’t even know what else yet. It will be fun and the local grammar and spelling police will be out in full force. Prizes and such for spelling champions.
Mary Ellen’s is located at 420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL
Wednesdays!
The MadHouse at Bottlecap
Enjoy comedy, variety, and impropriety featuring local “open mic” standup & who knows what else… Bring your own talent and you might be part of the show! If you’re interested in performing, please contact us at comedykeywest@gmail.com.
Doors at 7:30 PM. Showtime at 8:30 PM.
Apr 30, 2020 – May 3, 2020 Location: Key West
Key West Paddle Classic
Sue Cooper 305-304-4259 Email Website
Presented by Lazy Dog Adventures, the challenge includes a 12-mile Elite Race around the island and a 4-mile open race. Other events include a kick-off registration party, paddleboard clinics and races for kids.
Drunken Spelling Bee Contest @ Mary Ellen’s BarMonday Nights at 9 PM!
Hosted by Comedy Key West’s Joe Madaus, Tony Hughes, and Steve Crane.
Shot rounds, speed rounds and we don’t even know what else yet. It will be fun and the local grammar and spelling police will be out in full force. Prizes and such for spelling champions.
Mary Ellen’s is located at 420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL
May 6, 2020 – May 10, 2020 Location: Key West Category: Arts & Culture
Key West Songwriters’ Festival
Charlie Bauer 305-304-0814 Email Website
The annual showcase of musical magic features America’s foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. The largest festival of its kind in the world celebrates 24 years as both a tourist attraction and favorite of island locals. The festival revolves around five days and nights of big stars in intimate settings, introducing audiences to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs.