Cayo Foodways – Movement, Migration, and Mestizaje

In March 2026, an unforgettable culinary event is set to unfold at The Key West Cooking Show in a unique collaboration with the Key West Art and Historical Society—and tickets are expected to disappear almost instantly. On the evening of March 21, 2026, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, just 50 guests will gain access […]

Cayo Foodways – Movement, Migration, and Mestizaje

Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Brought to you in partnership with Williams Hall and presented as part of the Tennessee Williams Key West Festival. Prepare for an intimate theatrical experience with Jacob Storms’ internationally acclaimed solo play, TENNESSEE RISING: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams (originally directed for the stage by Alan Cumming). This powerful biographical work sheds much-needed light on […]

Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Membership Sunset & Full Moon Party

Let’s celebrate your Key West Art & Historical Society membership with a special sunset and full moon happy hour at the iconic Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters Museum on Friday, April 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy live music by the high-energy band Jerico, along with complimentary refreshments in one of the […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: Islands of Intrigue | Mafia Operations in Key West, South Florida, and Cuba

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Islands of Intrigue: Mafia Operations in Key West, South Florida, and Cuba This lecture delves into the intriguing history of the Mafia’s presence and operations across South […]

Tennessee Williams Birthday Party

Join the Tennessee Williams Museum as we celebrate the legendary playwright’s birthday on March 26, honoring what would have been his 115th birthday. This beloved annual event marks the culmination of the month-long festival celebrating Williams’ life and work, and it is free and open to the public. The festivities run from 5:00 p.m. to […]

Tennessee Williams Film Night | The Migrants

The Migrants (1974, 90 minutes) stars Cloris Leachman as Viola Barlow, Ron Howard as her son Lyle Barlow, and Sissy Spacek as their daughter Wanda, with supporting performances by Cindy Williams and Ed Lauter. Based on a story by Tennessee Williams and adapted by Lanford Wilson, this drama follows the Barlow family as they travel […]

Tennessee Williams Film Night | The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo (1955, 122 minutes) stars Anna Magnani as Serafina Delle Rose, a passionate widow struggling with grief after the death of her husband, and Burt Lancaster as Alvaro Mangiacavallo, a charming truck driver who enters her life unexpectedly. The story follows Serafina as she wrestles with loss, desire, and the possibility of new […]

Tennessee Williams Plein Air Contest 2026

The Key West Art and Historical Society and Tennessee Williams Museum are excited to announce their annual Tennessee Williams Plein Air Painting Contest, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026! This year’s theme is inspired by Williams’ iconic play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and we are celebrating his painting style: starting and completing […]

A Trolley Tour Named Desire with Dennis Beaver

The Key West Art & Historical Society invites you to step into the world of Tennessee Williams on a guided historic trolley tour exploring the playwright’s deep and lasting connection to Key West. Led by Tennessee Williams Museum Curator Dennis Beaver, this narrated ride aboard Key West’s iconic trolley will visit sites associated with Williams’ […]

Staged Reading: Tennessee Williams

Staged reading of little-known short plays by Tennessee Williams, including And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens, that boldly explore sexuality, identity, and longing. Presented in partnership with the Fringe Theater and Williams Hall. Directed by Dominic Paolillo Cast includes Kitty Clements, Cassidy Timms, Aramis Ikatu, Phillip Cole, Todd Glenn, Jim Speake, Trey Forsyth, […]

Non-Profit Bingo Night

Looking for a fun way to support our non-profit organization? Join us Monday, March 16, as we gear up for our monthly KWAHS Fundraiser Bingo at The Green Parrot from 7-9pm hosted by our curator, Cori Convertito. Come get your BINGO on for a good cause! All are welcome to play BINGO to support our non-profit. […]

The Writer & the Island: A Tennessee Williams Walking Tour

Step into the world of one of America’s greatest playwrights on The Writer & The Island: A Tennessee Williams Walking Tour, presented by the Key West Art & Historical Society and led by Dennis Beaver, curator of the Tennessee Williams Museum. Explore the streets and landmarks that inspired Williams’ most iconic works and shaped his […]

Distinguished Speaker Series: Breadfruit | Rooting Key West in the History and Future of the Tropical World

Breadfruit: Rooting Key West in the History and Future of the Tropical World with Dr. Russell Fielding Breadfruit is a tropical fruit tree with a rich and complex global legacy, both dark and heroic. The starchy fruit it produces in abundance has fueled two global migrations: one of bold and daring exploration, the other of […]

Membership Monday @ Tennessee Williams Museum

When was the last time you visited the Tennessee Williams Museum? Each month, on a select Monday, KWAHS welcomes members like you to enjoy exclusive access to one of our four museums. This month, we’re opening the doors to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest playwrights: Tennessee Williams. Come spend a […]

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