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Glow Hours on Hugh’s View

Our Hugh’s View roof terrace offers the best views in town, and an ideal spot to catch the sunset and a drink with friends. The bar is open, admission is free, and everyone looks great in the golden twilight.

Arts & Eats 2024

ARTS & EATS is a series of delicous fundraiser parties for The Studios of Key West. Each year, we present a new series of delectable parties combining food, art, and interesting locations in Key West —all supporting your creative community.

Darrell Scott in Concert

Darrell Scott is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter and session musician with four Grammy nominations and a Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame nomination.

Adam and Paul: Dueling Pianos

4-Hands! 176-Keys! 1 Champion! Get ready for a rib-tickling showdown: Broadway’s dueling pianist/singers Adam La Salle & Paul Rigano will have you tapping your toes & doubling over laughing.

Salon Concert with Derek Lassiter, PEAR

As a vocalist and composer, Derek Lassiter has been a mainstay in the Bay Area arts scene for nearly three decades, fusing elements of soul, jazz, R&B and gospel.

Crafting Identity Across the Arts

Explore how crafting identity is an essential component of storytelling across all arts including historical fiction writing, architecture, dress history, and performance.

Libby York: Stories That Swing

Celebrated vocalist Libby York presents the best of the Great American Songbook, and a few Bossa Nova gems, with her jazz quartet up on the roof.

First Thursday: April 2024

Friends new and old are invited to join us for each month’s First Thursday Open House event, when we keep our lights on late and throw our doors open to celebrate the newest work in our galleries.

The Papers, a musical

A staged reading of a musical adaptation of Henry James’ novella “The Aspern Papers” set in contemporary Key West. The piece asks how we contend with the art and accomplishments of flawed people.

Gallery Talk: JOHN BLACK

John Black creates abstract artworks that develop into a language throughout color study and formations, allowing a sense of meditation through techniques and methods. His art also deepens his connection with his ancestors, relaying emotion and pushing conversation on heritage.

Irie Monte and Crispin Campbell, A Journey of String Duo

Irie Monte will be joined by Crispin Campbell on cello for an evening of beautiful string music on the rooftop. Let the music transport you through the ages, crossing the boundaries of time.

Otis Gibbs in Concert

Otis Gibbs is a songwriter, storyteller, painter and photographer. He has been likened to everyone from Guthrie to Springsteen, but his rare voice stands on its own.

Havana Cultural Tour

For almost a decade, The Studios has led pioneering cultural exchanges with Cuba, building friendships with many of its most significant artists and cultural figures. Reap the benefits of those relationships with a whirlwind tour of Havana’s arts scene.

ReMARCable Dance

The innovative dance program from Dance Key West that gives a voice, and an opportunity for movement and expression, to every “reMARCable” participant.

Abbie Gardner in Concert

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Her live show is truly unique, showcasing her as a songwriter, captivating vocalist, and world-class lap style dobro player.

King Tide, a play by Michael Marrero

A coastal community is thrust into chaos when the government orders them to relocate due to climate change. Amidst the impending crisis, the community is torn between nostalgia, resilience, and the desire to protect what they hold dear.

Robert Frost Poetry Contest for Children and Teens

In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, and Robert Frost, The Studios is delighted to host the Annual Kids and Teen Poetry Contest each year.

First Thursday: May 2024

Friends new and old are invited to join us for each month’s First Thursday Open House event, when we keep our lights on late and throw our doors open to celebrate the newest work in our galleries.

Gallery Talk: Anthony Mancuso

Mancuso’s work focuses on how domestic spaces fit into Florida’s light and landscape, distorting and rendering them with unnatural color to convey the psychological experience of the Sunshine State.

Craig Foster

rom the creator of the beloved Academy Award winning documentary “My Octopus Teacher” comes Amphibious Soul, Craig Foster’s thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earth–from the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango Delta

One Night Stand

Since 2007, One Night Stand has prompted creative thinkers to develop new theater from start to finish in only 24 hours. The Studios gathers dozens creators to create four brand new plays.