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Event calendar courtesy of fla-keys.com —
The Tourism & Development Councel of the Florida Keys
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Events in The Florida Keys for February, 2012
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| January 03 to March 27, in Islamorada |
| Long Key Squares presents: Tuesday Round and Square Dancing For residents and visitors who simply want to enjoy dancing, the nonprofit Long Key Squares continues a 30-year tradition, where square dance attire is not required ... but your attendance is desired! Held at Outdoor Resorts, mile marker 66, 65821 Overseas Highway, on Tuesday nights from 7-9:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Lessons are also held for both beginners and plus dancers on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Joanne Prince 305-664-4060 Email: sylken-solutions@verizon.net |
| January 22 to March 25, in Key West |
| Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center hosts: Sunday Free Environmental Film Series Members of the public are invited to enjoy free environmental documentaries Sundays through March 2012 at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, co-sponsored by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA). Doors to the center open Sundays at 1 p.m., show times are 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 33 East Quay Road, on the Truman waterfront next to Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park. Films produced by PBS, National Geographic, Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures and more. Visit website for complete details. Contact: 305-809-4755 Email: karrie.carnes@noaa.gov |
| February 03 to February 25, in Key West |
| Bye Bye Liver: The Key West Drinking Play Combining sketch comedy and interactive drinking games to craft a uniquely formatted experience, BBL was originally launched by The Pub Theater Company in Chicago in 2006. Drawing from a large playbook of sketches and games, BBL aims creates shows that are fast, fun, intoxicatingly interactive and vary each night with the best and brightest performers from among the denizens of Key West nightlife. A colorful ensemble of local comedic talent, including Wayne Jarvela, Li Jones, Michele Meck, Chad Newman, "Cannonball" Katie Walker and Will "Happy Hour" Wilson. Shows are held at Hog's Breath Saloon, in the upstairs cabaret - 400 Front Street. Tickets are $20 person, show starts Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 7:30 and 10pm; shows on sale now for Feb 3, 4, 17, 18, 24 and 25. Contact: (800) 650-6449 Email: cscott@hwykey.com |
| February 07 to March 10, in Key West |
| Red Barn Theatre presents: God of Carnage Great comedy, bad manners. This Broadway smash hit is a ninety-minute thrill ride that takes you into the most dangerous place on earth: parenthood. A civilized discussion over a playground fight becomes a rumble in the living room between two couples. Crackling wit and raucous physical comedy abound in this production of grownups behaving badly. Visit website for show times and tickets. Contact: 305-296-9911 Email: info@redbarntheatre.com |
| February 20 to February 26, in Big Pine |
| Winter Star Party Approximately 600 astronomers from around the world gather to view southern constellations, comets and stars in the Lower Keys' clear night skies — virtually the only place in the continental U.S. where they can be viewed. Lectures, programs and workshops round out the event. Contact: 305-661-1375 Email: heinrich1@windstream.net |
| February 23 to February 25, in Islamorada |
| Backcountry Fly Championship Tournament anglers are to compete to catch the most inches of snook and redfish on fly in a competition where one inch equals one point. Rules mandate that only two catches of each species over the two days of fishing can be counted toward an angler's total inches. Awards are to be given for grand champion, runner-up to grand champion, and largest snook, redfish and tarpon. Contact: Paul Tejera Email: captbackbone@gmail.com |
| February 24 to February 26, in Marathon |
| National Pig Days National Pig Days is a three-day BBQ, pig roast, music fest, silent auction and social extravaganza for locals and visitors alike. The main attraction are the wildly exciting royal racing pigs cheered on by howling spectators. Children's games, beverage tents and evening shows round out what has become a major annual event and fundraiser for a local charity. Contact: Karen 305-923-1204 Email: kd1559@aol.com |
| February 24, in Islamorada |
| Annual Upper Keys Garden Walk Visitors can stroll among and view native plants and lush landscaping, while getting ideas for tropical gardening, during the annual Garden Walk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., presented by the Upper Keys Garden Club. Contact: 305-332-0535 Email: dbarreto@bellsouth.net |
| February 24, in Key Largo |
| Upper Keys Garden Club Annual Garden Walk Visitors can stroll among and view native plants and lush landscaping among private, resort and public gardens while getting ideas for tropical gardening. Event tickets with a map of featured garden locations are available, hours open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Dee Dee Barreto 305-332-0535 |
| February 24 to February 25, in Marathon |
| Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Crane Point, presents this popular 'whodunit' event; this year's production is 'Bebopped at the Sock Hop' by Paula Hilton, to be held at Key Colony City Hall. Someone is going to die during the evening ... and someone in the room is the killer! You have to help us solve the mystery. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $60 per person or tables of 8 for $450. Ticket price is all-inclusive. Tickets are available at the Crane Point Museum Gift Shop, or by telephone. Proceeds benefit Crane Point Museum & Nature Center. Contact: Audrey Moir 305-393-6967 |
| February 24, in Key Largo |
| Friends of Key Largo Cultural Center presents: Kevin Mahogany Enjoy an evening of jazz vocals in the tradition of Johnny Hartmen & Big Joe Turner. All FKLCC performances take place at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo, located at 102050 Overseas Highway (MM 102). Reception at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are sold at the door. Contact: 305-451-3929 |
| February 25, in Key West |
| Presidential Descendants to Recall First Ladies Descendants of three former United States presidents are to share memories and insights about their "first lady" forebears during a presentation at Key West's Harry S. Truman Little White House, Florida's only presidential museum. The unique event is scheduled for 4 p.m., on the west lawn of the 111 Front St. residence where former President Truman spent 11 working vacations during his 1945-1953 administration. Tickets available at keystix.com. Contact: 305-294-9911 |
| February 25, in Key West |
| Free Sword Swallowing Show at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Key West Odditorium
Celebrate the 6th annual World Sword Swallower's Day with free sword swallowing demonstrations. Watch local legend Dale Pritchard, aka D.W. Blade Master, perform a FREE show at Ripley's Key West. Pritchard has been wowing Key West crowds with his sword swallowing skills for 31 years! Starts at 2 p.m. Contact: 305-293-9939 |
| February 25 to February 26, in Islamorada |
| 17th Annual Upper Keys Gigantic Nautical Flea Market Find hundreds of marine- and watersports-related vendors offering wares to thousands of buyers seeking deals on new and used boats, marine equipment, electronics, fishing tackle, dive gear, nautical arts and crafts, and more. Located at Founders Park, MM 87 bayside, on Plantation Key. Contact: Mark Kohl 305-664-3210 |
| February 25, in Marathon |
| Aviation Day at Marathon Airport Helicopters, airplanes and classic cars are to be displayed at the airport located at mile marker 51, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free plane rides for kids ages 8-17 with appropriate permission. A fun-filled event for the entire family, with free admission and free parking. Contact: 305-731-3176 Email: fderfler@gmail.com |
| February 25 to February 26, in Key West |
| Old Island Days Art Festival The 47th annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street and Caroline Street in historic Old Town. The highly acclaimed show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, features oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by artists from around the United States. Contact: Lois Songer 305-294-1243 Email: kwartctr@earthlink.net |
| February 26, in Big Pine |
| Island Grass Music Fest Performances by renowned regional bands and entertainers and a competitive Conch Chowder Cook-off are to highlight musical and culinary offerings. Festival attractions also include a silent auction featuring a wide range of goods, services and experiential offerings. Proceeds support Habitat's mission of providing a "hand up" to Florida Keys working families in need of affordable housing. From 1-5 p.m. at Habitat's Big Pine Key headquarters, mile marker 30.5 on U.S. Highway 1. Contact: 305-294-9006 |
| February 26 to February 27, in Key West |
| Red Barn Theatre presents: Kathleen ... Peace, Love and Jazz Kathleen...Peace, Love, and Jazz is an evening of songs by vocal powerhouse Kathleen Peace. Kathleen will captivate you with her impressive multi-octave vocal range as pianist Larry Smith crafts enchanted music that perfectly accompanies her. Kathleen and Larry are frequent collaborators on stage and have a sinfully delightful reputation for performing standards that become not so standard! Contact: 305-296-9911 Email: info@redbarntheatre.com |
| February 27, in Islamorada |
| The Matecumbe Historical Trust presents: Rafael Penalver Guest speaker Rafael Penalver, president of Key West's historic San Carlos Institute, will speak on the history of the Institute and on issues affecting Cuba and the Florida Keys at Island Community Church, MM 83, at 6:30 p.m. Penalver, a native of Cuba, came to the United States in 1961. He graduated from the University of Miami Law School and practices law in Florida and Washington, DC. An avid historian and preservationist, he has led the effort to save the San Carlos Institute as an educational and patriotic center. For Penalver, saving the San Carlos has been a 25-year "labor of love." The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact: Barbara Edgar 305-393-0940 |
| February 27, in Key West |
| Waterfront Playhouse presents: Dinner and Disco at the Flamingo Diner Get your tickets early because this event is a sell-out every year. Disco, famed diner food, drink and ambiance meld together. Come dressed as your favorite cook, waitress, diner patron, disco diva or dude. Who's going to win the costume prize this year? At the home of Bert Whitt and Dennis Beaver. Showtime 7 p.m. Contact: Box Office 305-294-5015 Email: Box_Office@waterfrontplayhouse.org |
| February 29, in Islamorada |
| Diving History Research Library Opening Event History of Diving Museum will hold a special event open to the public to dedicate the Bauer Diving History Research Library. The community is invited attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, which will take place from 6-8 p.m. RSVP is required, as space is limited. Named after the museum's founders, Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, the new facility serves as the repository of the Bauer Library Collection, which consists of approximately 2500 volumes. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of rare books relative to the story of undersea exploration and was amassed by the Bauer's over a span of four decades. Contact: 305-664-9737 Email: info@divingmuseum.org |