The official ballot for Monroe County and Key West's 2024 primary election will be set on June 14, 2024, at noon, the last day interested parties can qualify to run for office. At 5:30 pm that same day, Hometown! presents our signature MEET THE CANDIDATES event, the voters’ first opportunity to meet and hear from the official roster of 2024 candidates.

This year’s event will be at the Tennessee Williams Theater. Come early to the College of the Florida Keys and meet your candidates and hear why they are running and want your vote. Ask questions, shake hands, and pick up campaign literature and giveaways.

The CoffeeMill Dance Studio celebrates 41 years of dance in Key West and proudly presents DanceWorks 21! featuring Little Mermaid Key West PLUS other new works. This annual dance concert brings together the best original works produced by students, faculty, and professional dancers as they collaborate on an astounding celebration of all styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, modern, hiphop, tap, jazz, lyrical, Latin dance,  African dance, belly dance and much more! Treat your whole family to some great LIVE homegrown dance!

The CoffeeMill Dance Studio celebrates 41 years of dance in Key West and proudly presents DanceWorks 21! featuring Little Mermaid Key West PLUS other new works. This annual dance concert brings together the best original works produced by students, faculty, and professional dancers as they collaborate on an astounding celebration of all styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, modern, hiphop, tap, jazz, lyrical, Latin dance,  African dance, belly dance and much more! Treat your whole family to some great LIVE homegrown dance!

For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert.
Gary Mullen & The Works (featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and …TBC.. on bass)will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Queen.

The Dance Factory presents its 40th Anniversary Dance Recital. 
Join us Sunday, May 5th at 3pm. You will be treated to the greatest hits of the past 40 years. Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop from dancers 2 years old and up.

Featuring an ensemble of 36 exceptionally talented young performers, get ready for a voyage that transcends borders and celebrates the universal language of music at the "Pop Around the World" Kids Helping Kids Benefit Concert, taking place at the Tennessee Williams Theater on Sunday, April 28th at 5:00 PM.

Guiding audiences through this exhilarating journey are emcees Mali Strunk, Eddie Strunk, and Skylar Barras. Directed by Robin Kaplan, accompanied by Skipper Kripitz and Joe Dallas, alongside a stellar lineup of guest artists including Rolando Rojas, Belle Jampol, Nina Rettenwander, and Gregory James.

With a fusion of diverse talents and cultural influences, this event promises an evening of unforgettable entertainment! Don't miss out - secure your tickets now. All proceeds will go to Take Stock in Children, a non-profit organization that provides a unique opportunity for low income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education. 

The world-renowned Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will be visiting Key West with their troupe of male dancers to present a brilliant combination of skilful ballet movements and hilarious parodies of classic ballets such as Swan Lake. Founded in New York in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, began by performing late-night in Broadway lofts to small audiences who appreciated the ensemble’s iconoclastic humour. In the 50 years since, the company has grown to appeal to an ever-growing audience who flock to theatres around the world each season to see these prima ballerinas perform.

Presented with support from Aquaplex

Sarah Fangman, Superintendent of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, will discuss managing the sanctuary under stress and how marine researchers and the community have responded in novel ways to try to protect threatened resources.

Tickets are $5 at the door; admission is free for CFK and Monroe County School District students.

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra transports you to the high-octane spirit of 1940s Times Square in Bernstein’s "Three Dance Episodes" from the hit Broadway musical On the Town, and a visit with Clarinet Concerto, Zwilich’s stirring elegy on 9/11. Then, be seduced at a Spanish tavern during Ravel’s rhythmic Bolero and be spellbound by Stravinsky’s celebrated nod to Russian folklore, the magical Firebird. 

Tickets from just $25 are on sale now.

Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite  

Ravel: Bolero  
 
Bernstein: "Three Dance Episodes" (SFSO Premiere)  

Zwilich: Clarinet Concerto (SFSO Premiere) 

Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh.

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever!

From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, up until MTV in the early '80s, Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others!

Presented with support from Janet & Charlie Bengel

Michael Tougias will discuss the 13 harrowing days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and outline the steps President Kennedy made to reach a decision on a course of action. His talk will highlight the heroes of the crisis: the U-2 pilots that flew to Cuba to secure proof of nuclear missiles.

Tickets are $5 at the door; admission is free for CFK and Monroe County School District students.

This special evening promises to captivate audiences with soul-stirring renditions of Mitchell's most beloved songs, including 'A Case of You' and 'Big Yellow Taxi'. Renowned singer and guitarist Jillian Todd will headline the event, bringing her unique talent and heartfelt interpretations to the stage.

As one of the most influential and celebrated singer-songwriters of all time, Joni Mitchell's music has touched the hearts of millions around the world. Her talents have left an indelible mark on the music industry and continue to inspire generations of artists.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and celebration.

This special evening promises to captivate audiences with soul-stirring renditions of Mitchell's most beloved songs, including 'A Case of You' and 'Big Yellow Taxi'. Renowned singer and guitarist Jillian Todd will headline the event, bringing her unique talent and heartfelt interpretations to the stage.

As one of the most influential and celebrated singer-songwriters of all time, Joni Mitchell's music has touched the hearts of millions around the world. Her talents have left an indelible mark on the music industry and continue to inspire generations of artists.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and celebration.

Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life in Little Women. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters -- Meg, the oldest, a romantic, the spirited and tomboyish Jo, sweet and loving Beth, and irascible, playful Amy -- live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Little Women reminds us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.”

Presented with support from Cathy & Artie Daniels

ODE TO JOY! Join us as we commemorate 200 years of the greatest piece of music ever written, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.  

Plus, experience some of the greatest Opera arias of all time including Carmen, La Boheme and more, featuring spectacular vocal soloists Catalina Cuervo (soprano), Rebecca Ringle Kamarei (mezzo soprano), Adam Diegel (tenor), and Neil Nelson (bass-baritone), along with the South Florida Symphony Chorus.  

Tickets from $25 on sale now.

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9  

Great Opera Arias from Bizet, Puccini & More

After a four year hiatus, Bobby Nesbitt brings back his acclaimed series “Bobby in the Lobby” to the cabaret, celebrating one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, the brilliant Cole Porter. Joining Bobby will be Key West’s favorite girl singer, Carmen Rodriguez, who has appeared in every season in the cabaret. And Bobby is excited to welcome his great friends from NYC, Susan Powell and Richard White. Susan, a former Miss America, is no stranger to the cabaret and with husband Richard starred in the Key West Pops production of Kiss Me Kate. Richard, a Broadway veteran, is world renowned for being the voice of Gaston in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

After a four year hiatus, Bobby Nesbitt brings back his acclaimed series “Bobby in the Lobby” to the cabaret, celebrating one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, the brilliant Cole Porter. Joining Bobby will be Key West’s favorite girl singer, Carmen Rodriguez, who has appeared in every season in the cabaret. And Bobby is excited to welcome his great friends from NYC, Susan Powell and Richard White. Susan, a former Miss America, is no stranger to the cabaret and with husband Richard starred in the Key West Pops production of Kiss Me Kate. Richard, a Broadway veteran, is world renowned for being the voice of Gaston in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Through spectacular illusions and his own inimitable down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic that transcends the "trick". As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’ and Top finalist on ‘America’s Got Talent’, Mike is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime US network television and voted America's Favorite Mystifier!
He creates a totally interactive magic experience where you won’t just watch the magic; you’ll become part of it! You may have a chance to take part in making your dream vehicle appear on stage in which every audience member has a chance to win!!!*