Events in Islamorada and the Upper Keys
Every month of the year offers something new to do in Islamorada. From nationally televised boating and fishing events to cozy
book readings and local theatre, our village of islands plays host to every type of entertainment. Many of these events encompass the best of our community's attractions by combining waterfront venues with great food, island music, a touch of local heritage and friendly faces united for a good cause.
Auctions, raffles and benefit sporting tournaments are another staple of social life on the islands, and visitors to the Keys are always welcome to join the fun.
The below list of events highlights the current month's activities and is updated often. To discover what will be happening in Islamorada when you're visiting, simply choose the appropriate month and click the "Display Now" button. Contact telephone numbers are provided for every event, so please call or just stop on by. You can also ask our Chamber of Commerce any questions you have about local events. We look forward to seeing you!
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| February 02 |
| Grief Recovery Group Meets If you have lost someone close to you or know someone who has, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is sponsoring a weekly grief recovery support group that can help during this difficult time. Attendees of the group will gain valuable information and skills to assist them in moving through the many stages of grief. The group will begin on January 19th and will meet every Thursday for 13 weeks from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Marathon Community United Methodist Church, 3010 Overseas Highway. Space is limited, so please RSVP early. Contact: Carol Erb at 305-890-6987 |
| February 02 |
| Green Turtle's Late Night Jam Green Turtles Late Night Musical Jam - Musicians! - Bring your instruments! Local Musicians/Singers! Don't miss Green Turtle Inn's Late Night Happy Hour & Musical Jam ! It's an improvisational "join in the jam" Late Night Happy Hour and Musical Jam every Thursday from 10 pm - til 1 am at the restaurant located at mm 81.7 in Islamorada. Live music and jam sessions led by Islamorada's own Dave Feder, featuring the area's hottest local musicians. Musically inclined patrons are invited to share their talent- voice, harps, acoustic guitar, drums, fiddle or other instrument and join in the jam. Green Turtle Inn featured special late night fare, half price beer & well drinks and discounted wine and premium liquors. No cover. Contact: Jennifer 305-852-4632 |
| February 04 |
| The Center for Green Studies presents: The Garden of Eden Festival At Founders Park from 9am until 6pm. The keynote speaker will be Captain Skip Bradeen of the Blue Chip II. We will be offering solutions to the community on how to turn our lives green. Festival visitors will discover techniques using renewable resources and earth sustainable human lifestyles at booths offered by local businesses and community organizations. Fig leaves are required! Come and do something about our planet Earth! Food, Refreshments and Fun for the young & the young at heart. Contact: 305-852-0570 |
| February 09 |
| Grief Recovery Group Meets If you have lost someone close to you or know someone who has, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is sponsoring a weekly grief recovery support group that can help during this difficult time. Attendees of the group will gain valuable information and skills to assist them in moving through the many stages of grief. The group will begin on January 19th and will meet every Thursday for 13 weeks from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Marathon Community United Methodist Church, 3010 Overseas Highway. Contact: Space is limited, so please RSVP early. 305-890-6987 |
| February 09 |
| Green Turtle's Late Night Jam Green Turtles Late Night Musical Jam - Musicians! - Bring your instruments! Local Musicians/Singers! Don't miss Green Turtle Inn's Late Night Happy Hour & Musical Jam ! It's an improvisational "join in the jam" Late Night Happy Hour and Musical Jam every Thursday from 10 pm - til 1 am at the restaurant located at mm 81.7 in Islamorada. Live music and jam sessions led by Islamorada's own Dave Feder, featuring the area's hottest local musicians. Musically inclined patrons are invited to share their talent- voice, harps, acoustic guitar, drums, fiddle or other instrument and join in the jam. Green Turtle Inn featured special late night fare, half price beer & well drinks and discounted wine and premium liquors. No cover. Contact: Jennifer 305-852-4632 |
| February 11 |
| Art in Key Largo - Art Auction By: Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce at the Murray E Nelson Government and Cultural Center MM 100.5 Stunning original art to be auctioned off, including 10, 4 x 5 foot aluminum angelfish painted by local artists From 5 - 7 pm, cocktail hour (cash bar) and viewing. Auction begins at 7 pm. Viewing is free, but there will be a $ 10 Paddle charge for bidders. Contact: Valerie Barth 305-852-3013 |
| February 11 |
| 4th Annual Chocolate Festival Sponsored by the Rain Barrel Artisan Village - to be held at the Rain Barrel, 86700 Overseas Hwy. Don't miss this fun Chocolate Festival! Event hours are 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. NO admission charge! Brazalena & Kaiyo will feature their chocolate specialties, and there will be Coco Di Vino chocolate wine tasting, Keys Healthy Chocolates, Key Largo Chocolates, KW Rubbers, Play Baby Photos, a Keys to Peace raffle at 2pm and chocolate sculptures!!! There will also be goodies by Rain Barrel artists. Contact: emeraldbay54@yahoo.com or call (305) 619-9319 |
| February 11 |
| COMEDY DINNER SHOW Don't miss the Comedy Dinner Show at the Elks of Tavernier, mm 92, Bayside, Tavernier. It is a Fundraiser for Youth Camps and will be held from 6pm until 10pm. Admission costs $30 per person. The menu will include: Salad, rolls, BBQ chicken & ribs, and dessert. Dinner will be at 6pm. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 2/10/12 AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ELKS AFTER 3PM MONDAY THRU SUNDAY TICKETS FOR SHOW ONLY $15 PER PERSON Contact: joycekups@yahoo.com or call 305-619-2259 |
| February 14 |
| VALENTINE DINNER DANCE Don't miss this wonderful event at the Elks Club of Tavernier, mm 92, Bayside, Tavernier. It will be a Buffet Dinner with Dancing and will last from 6pm until 10pm. Admission costs $30 per person. The Buffet dinner will be catered by the fabulous Caribbean Caterers, and will include salad, rolls, chicken Matecumbe, rum glazed flank steak, potatoes Delmonico, roasted asparagus and a hot fudge brownie dessert. Music provided by DJ Dave Williams ALL WELCOME! Proceeds towards community charities. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 2/10/12 Contact: joycekups@yahoo.com or call 305-619-2259 |
| February 15 to February 19 |
| Pottery Workshops and Demonstrations with cereamic artist Samantha Decker-Hoppen You are invited to join in on this pottery demo...a series of workshops presented by The Matecumbe Studio Gallery. Contact: Daniela Woody 305-890-6477 |
| February 16 |
| Grief Recovery Group Meets If you have lost someone close to you or know someone who has, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is sponsoring a weekly grief recovery support group that can help during this difficult time. Attendees of the group will gain valuable information and skills to assist them in moving through the many stages of grief. The group will begin on January 19th and will meet every Thursday for 13 weeks from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Marathon Community United Methodist Church, 3010 Overseas Highway. Space is limited, so please RSVP early. Contact: 305-890-6987 |
| February 16 |
| Green Turtle's Late Night Jam Green Turtles Late Night Musical Jam - Musicians! - Bring your instruments! Local Musicians/Singers! Don't miss Green Turtle Inn's Late Night Happy Hour & Musical Jam ! It's an improvisational "join in the jam" Late Night Happy Hour and Musical Jam every Thursday from 10 pm - til 1 am at the restaurant located at mm 81.7 in Islamorada. Live music and jam sessions led by Islamorada's own Dave Feder, featuring the area's hottest local musicians. Musically inclined patrons are invited to share their talent- voice, harps, acoustic guitar, drums, fiddle or other instrument and join in the jam. Green Turtle Inn featured special late night fare, half price beer & well drinks and discounted wine and premium liquors. No cover. Contact: Jennifer 305-852-4632 |
| February 16 |
| NAME THAT TUNE! Dont miss this fun event at the Elks of Tavernier mm 92, Bayside, Tavernier. It is a Community Fundraiser and will last from 6pm until 10pm and it will cost $15 to play. It is a "Name that Tune" Contest with a $250 1st prize. Spectators are welcome. Dinner will be available for $10 CONTESTANTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. CALL PATTY MURPHY AT 305-393-1259. INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS MAY ENTER. Contact: joycekups@yahoo.com or call 305-393-1259 |
| February 17 |
| Dr. Jim Fourqurean will Speak on Seagrass Ecology in South Florida FIU's School of Environment, Arts, & Society, along with Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center present this lecture: The Grass is Always Greener, as part of their "Sea Life Lecture Series" at the Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center (MM 102) Key Largo. All lectures in this series will begin at 6pm with a meet and greet, followed by the lecture at 7pm. These events are free and open to the public. Contact: Linda Kaplan 305-396-7000 |
| February 18 |
| Mariners Hospital 50th Anniversary Celebration Mariners Hospital will celebrate its 50th anniversary on February 18th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the hospital, which is located at mile marker 91.5 Bayside in Tavernier. Contact: 305-434-1020 |
| February 18 |
| Free Concert by the Keys Community Concert Band For some February fun, come to Animal Fair, a musical tribute to our animal friends.. This free concert by the Keys Community Concert Band takes place Saturday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. in Islamoradas Founders Park, MM 87. Bring a blanket or lawn chair; leashed dogs welcome! Contact: (305)853-7294 |
| February 18 |
| Foothills Brass - Upper Keys Concert Series Concert at Island Community Church Mile Marker 83 Bayside at 8pm Foothills Brass is a quintet of exceptional and versatile musicians, who originate from all corners of North America. Quality, Entertainment, Variety, and High-Energy have been trademarks of this rare ensemble for 3 decades. You will clap your hands and stomp your feet as you enjoy the music from Broadway, Bourbon Street and beyond. Foothills Brass is Serious Fun! For 80.00 you can attend all five fabulous concerts!! Contact: upperkeysconcerts@gmail.com |
| February 18 to February 19 |
| 3rd Annual Islamorada Chili Cook-Off Come to the Moose Lodge at mile marker 81.5 in Islamorada for Chili, food and drink with free admission. There will be music by the Reel Ting Steel Drum Band and dancing by the Chili Chicks. This event is a part of the Florida State & World Cook-Off Qualifier. Contact: 305-664-8120 |
| February 21 |
| Upper Keys Garden Club Meeting The Upper Keys Garden Club will meet today at mile marker 94 at 11:30 AM. Contact: Paula 305-453-4799 |
| February 22 |
| 'Til Beth Do Us Part By: The Key Players - The location will be: The Lions Club at MM 99.6 in Key Largo. This will be a Community Theater event. Curtain time is 8 PM Admission will be $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact: Email: info@thekeyplayers.org or call 305-852-0193 |
| February 23 |
| Green Turtle's Late Night Jam Green Turtles Late Night Musical Jam - Musicians! - Bring your instruments! Local Musicians/Singers! Don't miss Green Turtle Inn's Late Night Happy Hour & Musical Jam ! It's an improvisational "join in the jam" Late Night Happy Hour and Musical Jam every Thursday from 10 pm - til 1 am at the restaurant located at mm 81.7 in Islamorada. Live music and jam sessions led by Islamorada's own Dave Feder, featuring the area's hottest local musicians. Musically inclined patrons are invited to share their talent- voice, harps, acoustic guitar, drums, fiddle or other instrument and join in the jam. Green Turtle Inn featured special late night fare, half price beer & well drinks and discounted wine and premium liquors. No cover. Contact: Jennifer 305-852-4632 |
| February 24 |
| Jazz Concert Kevin Mahogany with Doug Bickel piano, Gary Thomas bass and Richard Hargett drums. Jazz vocals in the tradition of Johnny Hartman and Big Joe Turner ! By Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center - at the Murray E Nelson Government and Cultural Center MM 100.5 Performance starts at 8 PM, Cocktail hour at 7 PM Admission $ 20. Tickets available at door starting at 7 PM. Contact: Linda Kaplan at 305-396-7000 or Email: linda@FKLCC.org |
| February 24 |
| 'Til Beth Do Us Part By: The Key Players - The location will be: The Lions Club at MM 99.6 in Key Largo. This will be a Community Theater event. Curtain time is 8 PM Admission will be $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact: Email: info@thekeyplayers.org or call 305-852-0193 |
| February 24 |
| Upper Keys Garden Club Garden Walk Call Dee Dee for more details. Contact: Dee Dee Barreto 305-332-0535 |
| February 25 |
| 'Til Beth Do Us Part By: The Key Players - The location will be: The Lions Club at MM 99.6 in Key Largo. This will be a Community Theater event. Curtain time is 8 PM Admission will be $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact: Email: info@thekeyplayers.org or call 305-852-0193 |
| February 25 to February 26 |
| Gigantic Nautical Flea Market The Rotary Gigantic Nautical Flea Market will be February 25 & 26, 2012 This is the BIG deal! Contact: www.giganticnauticalfleamarket.org |
| February 29 |
| 'Til Beth Do Us Part By: The Key Players - The location will be: The Lions Club at MM 99.6 in Key Largo. This will be a Community Theater event. Curtain time is 8 PM Admission will be $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact: Email: info@thekeyplayers.org or call 305-852-0193 |
