Cultural Calendar

“Shadow & Light: Island Contrast,” opening December 3, 2025, at the Key West Museum of Art & History.  The exhibit invites artists living and working in the Florida Keys to explore the transformative relationship between natural light and the everyday world through visual art.

Opening December 3, 2025, and running through February 15, 2026, “Shadow & Light” encourages artists to step outdoors and observe how light transforms their surroundings.  Whether literal or abstract, the works should evoke wonder, introspection, and a sense of connection to nature’s elemental forces.

The exhibition will be juried by a panel of local arts professionals: Dr. Cori Convertito, Curator for the Key West Art & Historical Society; Elena Devers, Deputy Director of The Studios of Key West; Jane Grannis, Vice President of Anne McKee Artists Fund; and Carole Garcia, Chairperson of the annual Anne McKee Art Auction.

The CoffeeMill Dance Studio has been building dancers and teaching all styles of dance to Key Westers and visitors since 1983. The school has expanded into two NEW studios with three NEW dance spaces! Their Oldtown location, The Annex, is located at 804 White Street, and their Newtown location, By the Bay, is located at 3340 North Roosevelt Blvd. #2. Open classes for beginners through professionals, ages 3yrs through adult in Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, HipHop, Creative & Towards Ballet, African Dance & Drumming, Zumba, Bellydance, Jazzercise, Aerial Yoga, Pole Fitness and more are being offered. Home of the CoffeeMill "Young Dance Collective", a non-profit pre-professional student dance company. Workshops and performance opportunities!  Check out BOTH schedules online at coffeemilldance.com or contact Penny Leto at 305-296-9982 for more info!

Visit Sacred Space for full schedule of classes.

The Oldest House in South Florida, built in 1829, has house and gardens open to the public.

Delighting collectors from coast to coast and a Key West favorite for over 20 years, New Orleans based artist and gallerist Cathy Rose returns with her signature work in assemblage along with paintings inspired by Southern Primitive and Outsider art.

Prize winners at both the 2025 Wigmore Hall and Bordeaux International Chamber Music Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. The Terra is comprised of graduates of The Julliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

Every Wednesday

Country Western Dancing

Dancers get together for dancing Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha, NC2 & more.

Free line dance lessons with Marvin 724.333.4137

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Market features fresh fruit and produce, food vendors and arts and crafts in a gorgeous waterfront setting. 305-731-3385. kwfarmersmarket.com

Celebrate with local business owners for First Fridays on Fleming - a monthly 'shop local' evening stroll along historic Fleming St in Key West.

Vibrant boutiques, galleries, antique stores, artist studios, restaurants, a cocktail lounge, bookstore, yoga sanctuary & other creative businesses open their doors from 6-9pm on the 1st Friday of every month. From the 500 block all the way to Grinnell St.

Enjoy exhibition openings, jewelry trunk shows, book signings, plein-air painting, libations and tastings, live music, special offerings + seasonal events.

First Fridays on Fleming include the Fab 500 Block, home to a dozen locally-owned businesses and the original First Fridays.

More than a dozen businesses open their doors from 6-9pm every First Friday. Join us every month and show your love of local.

From all of us on Fleming Street, we look forward to seeing you!

First Fridays on Fleming.
An evening stroll on the 1st Friday of each month. Vibrant local businesses open their doors from 6-9pm for trunk shows, book signings, openings, seasonal events, libations, tastings & live music.