This Month at the Red Barn Theatre in historic downtown Key West, catch a limited run of Finito: The Dream is Real: Comedy – Variety – Burlesque Musical.
Imagine if your favorite on-screen characters converged at the Red Barn Theatre for a night of song, dance and laughter? Spanning a wide spectrum of cinematic genres — from Japanese Anime to Patrick Swayze — this sure-to-sell-out series is a guaranteed riot of laughter, movement and rollicking good times. Directed by Marky Pierson and featuring the inimitable cast of Key West Burlesque, Finito: The Dream is Real is a season ending show-stopper that you’ll be talking about for weeks afterward!
For tickets, showtimes and general information, visit http://redbarntheatre.com/tickets/
For videos, info, and photos from the shows, visit www.keywestburlesque.com
Folk-rock goddess Catie Curtis will play a show at Key West’s own Studios of Key West on White Street this Saturday, May 12th. Part of the “Old Town, New Folk” concert series, this one-night only performance from the legendary songstress is certainly not to be missed. Buy your tickets now, as this event is sure to be popular.
For tickets, show information, etc., visit: http://www.tskw.org/events/catie-curtis-in-concert/
This week is shaping up to be hot and brutally humid, with temperatures expected to stay within the 80′s and the humidity forecasted at almost 80%! The perfect week to take a stroll down to the waterfront and hop onto one of the day boats heading out on the water, or to enjoy a classic cuban coffee– iced, of course! Your concierge friends at the front desk have a list of the perfect sunny day activities for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Just remember to load up on the sunblock and stay hydrated. For a day at the beach, nothing beats Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West’s favorite beach. With opportunities for picnicking, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, hiking and more, it’s a wonderful place to take advantage of these pristine, sweltering days!
Everyone is invited to one of Key West’s most fun and much-loved spectacles happening May 14th, 2012. This annual fundraiser for the Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice of the Florida Keys is a riotous good time– watch as La Te Da (1125 Duval St.) and Duval Street are taken over by promising potential pageant queens with a whole slew of talents! Contestants compete in comical and ever-entertaining categories such as “evening gown,” “talent” and of course, an interview to decide who will be crowned the new Queen Mother.
Doors open at 7 p.m., while the over-the-top, absolutely fabulous show starts 8 p.m. Tickets at the door are $25 per person, or call ahead to reserve an eight-person table.
Contact: 305-296-9741
Beginning Thursday, May 10th, the annual Key West Paddleboard Classic will have a multitude of activities for visitors and residents looking for something a little different this weekend. With activities ranging from a sunset sail, your first “yolo board” lesson, a Mother’s Day BBQ, or the eponymous event: an invigorating paddleboard race around the island, you’re sure to find an activity that leaves you smiling and praising what the Classic has dubbed the “Waterman’s way of life.”
For information, event schedules, registration info and more, visit http://www.keywestpaddleboardclassic.com/
Gentlemen, get out your seersucker suits and ladies, brush off your most fabulous hats: it’s Derby Day at the Tropic Theatre! Buy your tickets now to come celebrate the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby and the 2nd annual Derby Day at the Tropic, Key West’s favorite independent movie theatre.
This see-and-be-seen event is always a fabulous party– and it’s for a good cause! From 3:30 – 7 p.m. the big race will be shown on the big screen along with plenty of Derby fun, including a hat contest, games of chance, and of course, mint juleps. Partial proceeds benefit the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys.
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Tropic Box Office (416 Eaton Street) or online. Space is limited, so get yours now!
Key West’s beloved Mystery Fest is almost here and tickets are selling quick! Join residents and tourists alike for 10 days of snooping, gumshoes and mystery-related events beginning May 4th, 2012.
From a classic Mystery Movie Night to an interactive Clue-themed dinner party; from a panel of best-selling mystery authors to a peek behind-the-scenes of the Emmy Award-winning TV series Monk – this is a mystery festival you won’t want to miss.
Bring your favorite sleuth along for a series of fun-filled events that you’re sure to love.
For tickets, event information, and everything else, visit: http://www.keywestmysteryfest.com/
From the writer of the Emmy-winning television series Monk and White Collar comes a new play that will leave audiences crazed for more. Join Key West’s Waterfront Playhouse for the world premiere of Home Exchange, now in previews and open to the public.
What happens when a home-exchange between strangers leads to a shocking discovery? A producer of TV crime shows exchanges her Manhattan apartment with a couple from England…to mixed, mysterious and hilarious results. Called “A suspenseful comedy in the mold of Deathtrap but with a bit of Rear Window thrown in for fun,” this fast-moving show will have you at the edge of your seat and calling for more.
May 3-25, 8:00pm.
For showtimes & tickets, visit: http://waterfrontplayhouse.org/shows/home-exchange/
or call the box office directly at 305-294-5015.
Looking for something to do tonight?
The Key West Songwriter’s Festival is currently under way, and the line-up for the next few days looks outstanding. With performances at some of the island’s best restaurants and venues, this event is sure to keep your ears happy. The festival runs today through Sunday, with performances beginning at 12:00 noon each day and continuing on until midnight– so check out the festival’s official schedule online and go see some local talent!
Go to http://www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com/WEB_2012_SCHEDULE.pdf to see the full list of who’s playing when. Grab the family, some friends or your favorite music-loving dog; this event is a crowd-pleaser!
Migration Mania is back at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, located on Stock Island. Come celebrate Easter Key West style, with fun for the whole family happening all day!
On April 7th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m children of all ages are invited to join multiple birding egg hunts featuring 7,000 eggs, birding seminars, live birds shows, bird crafts, games, contests, a bounce house, and more. Admission is $5 for adults and children. Free for members.
For more information, call 305-849-8733 or visit http://www.kwbgs.org
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