Thursday, October 15 thru Wednesday, October 21
Visit keysarts.com, Cultural Calendar for more listings and events throughout the Keys.

Key West Happenings
ARTISTS RECEPTIONS/EXHIBITIONS
Thursday
Release Party for Ben Harrison’s New Album: Destino, 6 PM
From epic to mariachi, Destino shares vivid musical stories many about infamous Key West characters and locales. 825 White St. 305-294-0609.

Thursday
Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 PM
Exhibitions and receptions at galleries and shops along White Street, including Artists @ the Armory, Harrison Gallery, Stone Soup Gallery and White Street Salon. This month hIPSO facto at the Coffee Mill Dance Studio features Dance Key West’s: The Young Choreographer’s Showcase at 8 pm.

Friday
KEPart Studio Gallery Open House, 6:30 PM
Wine provided by UVA Wine Shop and Bar. 534 Fleming St. 305-890-6991. kepart.com

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
The Studios of Key West – Classes and Workshops: Painting and drawing, writing and reading, Photo and Mixed Media, Culinary Arts, Kids and Teens, Music Performance and movement. 533 Eaton St. 305-296-0458. tskw.org

DANCE
Monday
CoffeeMill Dance Studio – Fall Adult Classes
New adult classes starting, check website for full schedule. 916 Pohalski St. 305-296-9982. coffeemilldance.com

Fridays/Wednesdays
Salsa and Salsa Rueda too Dance Class, 7 PM.
All levels, drop in class, no partner needed (Wed at 8 PM). Paradise Health and Fitness Dance Studio, 1706 N Roosevelt Blvd. 305-296-6348. [email protected]

Sundays
Social Dancing – Ballroom and Latin, 7 PM
No partner needed/singles welcome. Dance Factory, 906C Kennedy Dr. 305-304-8184. dancefactorykeywest.com

Key West Country Western Dancers, 7:30 PM
Texas 2-step, swing, waltz, cha cha. Free line dance lessons. Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St. 724-333-4137.

FESTIVALS and FUNDRAISERS
Monday
Bingo at the Green Parrot, 7 PM
Proceeds to benefit the upcoming exhibit, ‘Bars, Brews & Blues – A History of Carousing in Key West.’ Key West Art and Historical Society, The Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St. 305-295-6616. kwahs.org

Daily
ReMARCable Pumpkin Patch, 11 AM to 7 PM
Pumpkins and gourds of all colors and sizes. thru October 31st. 1401 Seminary St. marchouse.org

FILM
Friday
Key West Outdoor Movies: Hotel Transylvania 1, 5:30 PM
Every first and third Fridays of the month. Free. Bayview Park, Corner of Jose Marti & Truman Ave. keywestoutdoormovies.com

At the Tropic Cinema
Monday: Little Darlings Horror Movie Classics: The Omen (1976)
416 Eaton St. 877-761-3456. tropiccinema.com

LECTURE
Tuesdays in October
Traditional Key West Folk Art Technique pioneered by Mario Sanchez, 2 PM
Featuring Modern Day Key West Artists such as Andy Thurber and Wayne Garcia, and artists of the past: Norma Rener, Balbotine, Papito Suarez. Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St. 305-294-1669. galleryongreene.com

MUSUEMS, HISTORY & NATURE
Saturday
Plant Sale at the Key West Botanical Garden, 10 AM
Choose from over 150 plants and species of butterfly and bird attracting plants propagated by the Garden’s volunteers.
5210 College Rd. 305-296-1504. kwbgs.org

MUSIC
Wednesdays-Sundays
In the Cabaret and Jazz in the Gardens, 5 PM
Thurs: John Benson, Fri: Dom Carelli, Sat: CAMZ with the Paradise Brass Band and Sun: Harpist and Friends! The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. 305-294-2661. gardenshotel.com

Fridays
Stefano on the Mandolino, 6 PM
Playing well-known Italian tunes and a few surprises from other countries. Salute! On the Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. [email protected]

Nightly Jazz – Tavern N’ Town
Thurs/Tues: Carmen Rodriguez and Michael Thomas, Fri: Mike Emerson, Sat/Mon: Michael Thomast, Sun/Wed: Rob DiStasi, Mon: Michael Thomas. Marriot Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 305-296-8100.

Middle Keys Happenings
ARTIST RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
Daily in October
Gail Miller & Johnnie Hibbard Exhibit, 10 AM
Both of the window artists this month are long term residents of the Keys and have been inspired by the Keys environment both under the water and above. Johnnie is showing his wood burning skills while Gail is working in mixed media. Artists in Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Big Pine Key, MM 30. 305-872-1828. artistsinparadise.com

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
Thursdays
Plein Air Painting Classes in Sugarloaf
Classes resuming again. Call Jim for more information. Jim Salem. 305-394-5555. [email protected]

The Art Studio in Marathon – Classes and workshops: Pottery, Clay, Glass, Painting, Sculpture and more. 12535 Overseas Hwy, Oceanside. 305-289-9013. keysartstudio.com

DANCE
Theo and Ganine’s Dance Center
American and International styles, wedding dance, swing, salsa. Beginner’s welcome, no partner required. Ballroom and Latin Dance Instruction. 5800 Overseas Hwy., Suite 40, Marathon. 305-766-3428. keysdancecenter.com

FESTIVALS & FUNDRAISERS
Saturday
Howard Livingston New CD Release Party, 7 PM
“Sell Your Stuff Keep The Dog Live On An Island.” Free and open to the public. Boondocks Grill and Draft House on Ramrod Key. 305-872-4094. howardlivingston.com

LITERARY
Wednesday
Keys Writers Meeting, 1 PM
Big Pine Library, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza. 305-872-0992. keyslibraries.org

Upper Keys Happenings
ARTIST RECEPTIONS / EXHIBITIONS
Thursday
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District Art Walk, 6 PM
Featuring art, food, drink and music. Galleries include: Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery and Morada Way Clay. MM 81.5, Islamorada. 664-9100. moradaway.org

Mondays-Fridays
Hibiscus Photography Art Gallery Exhibit, 9 AM-5 PM
New exhibit featuring fine art photography captured from travels around the world and the Florida Keys. The Gallery at Ocean Sotheby’s, 81888 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 305-712-8888. oceansir.com

Daily
The Pink House Gallery – South Florida Artists Show, 10 AM
Opening the 2015-2016 Art Season: Maria Acosta, Carlos Alvarez Cotera, Aleta Burgé, Luis Núñez, José A. Peralta, Patricia Rottino Cummins, Carlos Salgado and Fernando Vallejo. Exhibit thru December 18. 264 Tavernier St. 305-394-0069. pinkhouseart.com

DANCE
Dance Classes – Upper Keys (ages 3-18)
Focused on teaching ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and acrobatics to students aged 3-18.
On Your Toes Dance Studio, 92451 Overseas Highway, Tavernier. 305-852-3818. oytdancestudio.com

FESTIVALS and FUNDRAISERS
Wednesday-Sunday, October 21-25
Humphrey Bogart Film Festival 3rd Annual
View a rotating selection of Bogie classics while also honoring the life of his wife, actress Lauren Bacall. Special guests include Eddie Muller and Monika Henreid. Various times and venues in Key Largo. 305-451-1414. bogartfilmfestival.com

LECTURES
Wednesday
Keys History & Discover Presents: The Matheson Family Legacy: Key Biscayne to Lignumvitae Key, Bruce Matheson, 6 PM
MM 82, Islamorada (located on the property of the Islander Resort). 305-922-2237. keysdiscovery.com

Wednesday
Immerse Yourself! Lecture Series: Lighthouses of the Florida Keys, 7 PM
Guest Speakers: Larry Herlth and Brenda Altmeier. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada. 305-664-9737. divingmuseum.org

MUSIC
Sundays
Dave Feder’s Jazz Trio, 6 PM
Smuggler’s Cove Resort and Marina, 85500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada. 305-664-5564.