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Calendar: Don’t forget Mother’s Day!
THURSDAY 8 ARTS Fifth Annual Gallery Night: Our Lady of the Lakes: This night of art features live music and pieces by students as well as master artists. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, 6600 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes. 305-362-5315. Portfolio Night: Advertising students, junior copywriters and art directors, interactive art directors and advertising-geared designers with an advertising portfolio can all attend to show their work and apply for jobs. 5 to 9 p.m. $30. MAC / Miami Art Central, 5960 S.W. 57th Ave., Miami. 416-760-0360.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS Florida Marlins vs. Milwaukee Brewers: 7:10 p.m. $12 to $105. Dolphin Stadium, 2269 N.W. 199th St., Miami. 305-626-7328.
THEATER & PERFORMANCE ART Rha Goddess: LOW: Through poetry, music and prose, Goddess tells the story of Lowquesha, a woman suffering from mental health problems. 8 p.m. $25. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-4350.
FRIDAY 9 MUSIC SoBe Music Institute: SMI Chamber Ensemble: Presented by the Inside Music Series with selections from the Baroque Era. 7 p.m. Free. Carl Fisher Clubhouse, 2100 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-674-9220. Laramie Dean: Come out and celebrate his new CD, Surf Riot. 18+ 9 p.m. $10. Churchill’s Pub, 5501 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS H.O.T. Challenge Golf Tournament: A golf tournament benefiting Visitor Industry Council African-American Scholarship Fund. 7 a.m. $500 to $4,000 donations and sponsorships. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 N.W. 87th Ave. Miami. 305-539-3086.
THEATER & PERFORMANCE ART Bill Maher: Comedian Bill Maher performs. 8 p.m. $48 to $73. The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Maximum Dance Ballet Gamonet: Program IV: Featuring the world premiere of William Soleau Reus and Jimmy Gamonet De Los Heros. 8 p.m. $27 to $53. Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. 305-259-9775. Through May 10.
SATURDAY 10
FESTIVALS & TASTINGS Jam for Diversity: This event for and organized by teens allows them to make a difference and raise money for vitiligo. 7 to 10 p.m. $20. Opium Garden, 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-458-3778.
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 86th Annual Gala:
Miami Beach icons will be honored at this dinner reception and auction.
8 p.m. $250 for individual tickets, tables and sponsorships range up to
$30,000. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-695-6834. MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day Groove in the Grove: Come for the ultimate musical serenade to mothers. Enjoy an evening full of food, art and fashion for the whole family. Mothers receive free makeup, manicures, massages and much more. 5 p.m. Free. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove. 305-642-1271. Mother’s Day Shopping Event: Stroll through the Village of Merrick Park and enjoy live music, children’s activities and in-store promotions. Complimentary orchid for every $250 purchase. 2 to 6 p.m. Free. Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables. 305-529-0200. Annual African Violet Show & Sale: Mother’s Day Special on Sunday. Flamingo Gardens hosts the Third Annual African Violet Show & Sale. The show includes an educational table with expert advice from the Violet Patch of South Florida, potting and growing tips and the sale of lots of African Violets and unusual Gesneriads. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $17, $8.50 for children. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955. Through May 11.
MUSIC Tim McGraw: 8 p.m. $29.50 to $59.50. Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach. 561-795-8883.
Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children:
Bring the
whole family to enjoy an old- fashioned band concert. This concert falls
on a Saturday. 3 p.m. $10 for children, $12 for adults.
Gusman Concert Hall,
University of Miami,
1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-271-7150. SPORTS & OUTDOORS 7th Annual Lou Gehrig’s Disease 10K & 5K Run: Get your running shoes and come run to benefit the ALS Recovery Foundation. Register in advance on the Web site. 6:30 a.m. $25 in advance, $30 on race day, $10 for children 14 and under. Dinner Key Marina, 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove. 305-531-5720. www.alsrecovery.org Experiencia Golf: Ocean Drive magazine presents an annual golf tournament where celebrities, models and VIPs come together. Also includes wine-tasting, massages, music, manicures and food. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 N.W. 87th Ave., Miami. 305-532-2544. Tropical Flowering Tree Society’s annual Mother’s Day Show and Sale: This is the world’s largest tropical flowering tree show and sale. View hundreds of exotic flowers and trees. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $20 adults, $15 senior citizens 65 & older, $10 children 6-17. Free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-389-5405.
THEATER & PERFORMANCE ART Casa Panza presents Nights of Pure Flamenco: One of flamenco’s top artists, Clarita Filgueiras, presents four exclusive performances. 9 p.m. $25. Casa Panza, 1620 S.W. Eighth St., Miami. 786-282-8810.
SUNDAY 11 FESTIVALS & TASTINGS Afternoon Tea at Fairchild: Come enjoy an afternoon in a ballroom surrounded by fine china, sipping warm tea. Listen to live background music while you socialize and nibble on tea sandwiches and sweets. Call for reservations. 3 to 5 p.m. $27 for members, $37 for nonmembers. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-663-8059.
MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day Brunch at Fairchild Garden House: Enjoy endless traditional and nontraditional brunch items, including an omelet station, fresh pancakes and waffles, bagel bar, salad station, desserts and much more. Call for reservations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $49 plus tax and tip. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-256-8399. South Florida Youth Symphony: Presenting a Happy Mother’s Day celebration concert and reception. 4 p.m. Free for Moms, $10 for all others. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-238-2729. Walenstein Symphony Orchestra's First Annual Mother’s Day Concert: Please the whole family with works by Bach, Elgar, Mozart and more. 3 p.m. $10 to $20. Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-1040. Mother’s Day Brunch at Andu: At this Mother’s Day Brunch, all Moms are greeted with a complimentary mimosa and a beautiful rose. $23. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Andú Restaurant and Lounge, 141 S.W. 17th St., Miami. Reservations required, 786-871-7005. Lavish Mother’s Day Brunch: Celebrate Mother’s Day with the ultimate Sunday Brunch. Diners will find lavish menu offerings featuring selections perfect for a Mother’s Day affair. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $65, $35 for children. Azul, Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami. 305-913-8358.
Mother’s Day 2008:
Enjoy live jazz, unparalleled views and unlimited champagne, mimosas and
Bloody Marys. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $65, $35 for children under 12.
Level 25, Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami. Reservations
required, 305-503-6529. Mother’s Day Dolphin Encounter and Brunch: Feed, touch and learn all about dolphins while you’re in the water with the dolphins. Then enjoy a champagne brunch overlooking Dolphin Harbor. 9:30 a.m. $159, $119 for children. $70 for admission and just the brunch. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. 305-365-2501. Mother’s Day Brunch at 1 Bleu: Mothers get treated to unprecedented ocean views from the stunning dining room, while enjoying Executive Chef Gerdy Rodriguez’s acclaimed modern Mediterranean cuisine. A Spanish guitar trio will set the mood, while unlimited Bloody Marys and mimosas enhance the experience. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $95. 1 Bleu and The View Bar, The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. 305-455-5400. Mother's Day at The Setai: Famous jazz singer Nicole Henry and her band will perform. Each mother attending the brunch receives a 15 percent spa discount, gift bag with lotion from Asprey, one long-stem rose and a Bloody Mary or glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $68. The Setai Resort, 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-520 6000. Mother’s Day Brunch with Bubbly Tasting: Enjoy a meal that is all about the wine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $44, $16 for children. Bin No. 18, 1800 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 786-235-7575.
MUSIC Yolanda Adams: 5 p.m. $35 to $65. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Live, One Seminole Way, Hollywood. 954-327-7625. The Fall of Troy: 6 p.m. $13. Studio A, 60 N.E. 11th St., Miami. 305-358-7625.
Young Jeezy:
8 p.m. $44.99 to
$99.99. Spirits Nightclub, 5729 Seminole Way Mainly Mozart Festival 2008: Live performances of Mozart's classical work. Concerts take place every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. during May and June, with a special children's concert on June 29 at 2:30 p.m. $15 per show; children's concert is free. Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-444-4755. Through June 29.
MONDAY 12 ARTS Women's Creativity Workshop: Tap into the inner artist and writer in you. Bring paper, a pen and your imagination. 7 to 9 p.m. $15, which includes all art supplies. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison St., Hollywood. RSVP 954-668-3589.
TUESDAY 13 THEATER & PERFORMANCE ART Avenue Q: This hilarious Broadway smash hit is about trying to make it in New York City. The cast brings together people and puppets to tell the story in a smart way, teaching others how to live with big dreams and a small bank account. Tuesday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $20 to $68. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. Through May 18.
WEDNESDAY 14 LECTURES 49th Annual CLIO Festival South Beach: Annual networking event featuring the biggest, best and most-celebrated names in advertising and design. Attend special lectures and workshops discussing who’s who of the industry. Various times, venues and prices depending on event. 305-441-1272. Through May 17. www.clioawards.com.
MOTHER’S DAY MUSIC Roberto Rodriguez Quartet: Including one of the top Latin drummers. 2 p.m. Free. Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. 305-534-3600.
POETRY & PROSE SPORTS & OUTDOORS Aqua Girl: Join some of the hottest DJs and artists from around the world for various women’s events in the sun and surf of South Beach. Various times, venues and prices depending on event. 305-756-7599. www.aquagirl.org. Through May 18.
THURSDAY 15 ARTS
Creative Visions 2008:
The Fifth Annual
Student Art Exhibition from Miami-Dade District 11 public schools,
featuring grades 1 to 12. Opening reception. 6 p.m. Free. The Patricia &
Phillip Frost Art Museum, PC 110, Southwest 107th Avenue and Eighth
Street, Miami. 305-348-2890. Through May 22. FESTIVALS & TASTINGS Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show: Cattle breeders from North America, South America and throughout the world will meet during the first-ever Miami International Agriculture & Cattle Show. Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Road, Miami. 305-218-1238. Through May 18.
MUSIC
Jaheim:
8 p.m. $27 to $59.
James L. Knight Center, 400 S.E. Second Ave.,
Miami. Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin' Tour: 8 p.m. $46.75 to $52.25. BankAtlantic Center, Sinatra Theatre, 2555 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-835-7000.
ONGOING
ART Lawrence Murray Dixon: An Art Deco master. Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults, $12; seniors, $10; students, $6. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530. Through May 11. Wifredo Lam in North America: The first large-scale solo exhibition of the work of Wifredo Lam ever to be presented in a South Florida museum. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. MAM members, children under 12 and students, free; seniors, $4; adults, $8. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000. Through May 18. The Dinosaurs of China: A collection of some of the finest and rarest dinosaur fossils ever discovered in the world. 10 a.m. $20. Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200. Through May 21. Exploding the Lotus: An exhibition presenting South Asian artists whose works upend traditional cultural, spiritual and political facets of their national origins. Members and children 3 and under, free; students, seniors and children 4-13, $3; adults, $6. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274. Through May 25. Lichtenstein at Fairchild: Featuring Roy Lichtenstein’s sculpture exhibition. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members and children 5 and under, free; children 6-17, $10; seniors, $15; adults, $20. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651. Through May 31. Deconstructing Urban Icons: An art show featuring Italian artist Enrico Bacci. 7 to 11 p.m. Free. Damien B. Contemporary Art Center, 282 N.W. 36th Street, Miami. 305-573-4949. Through June 9. Jose Alvarez: Art show featuring Jose Alvarez. 7 to 10 p.m. Free. The Moore Space, 4040 N.E. 2nd Ave., Suite 200, Miami. 305-438-1163. Through July 1. Jose Alvarez: Opening reception for a gallery show running through July 1. 7 to 10 p.m. Free. The Moore Space, 4040 N.E. 2nd Ave., Suite 200, Miami. 305-438-1163. Through July 1. Quisqueya Henriquez: The World Outside, A Survey Exhibition 1991 - 2007: Miami Art Museum presents the first major survey of this Cuban-Dominican artist’s work in the United States. Includes 22 sculptures, installations, drawings, photographs, videos and light/sound works. $8. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000. Through July 20. Hernan Bas: Works from the Rubell Family Collection. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Under 18 and students with ID, $5; general admission, $10. Rubell Family Collection, 95 N.W. 29th St., Miami. 305-573-6090. Through Nov. 28. John Stezaker: Works from the Rubell Family Collection. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Under 18 and students with ID, $5; general admission, $10. Rubell Family Collection, 95 N.W. 29th St., Miami. 305-573-6090. Through Nov. 28. Euro-Centric, Part 1: New European art from the Rubell Family Collection. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Under 18 and students with ID, $5; general admission, $10. Rubell Family Collection, 95 N.W. 29th St., Miami. 305-573-6090. Through Nov. 28. Historical Museum Family Fun Days: Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492. Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection: 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2656. Destination Cuba: Tourism to Cuba 1902-1958: University of Miami’s Otto G. Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-4900. Hebraica Mirrors: Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044. Permanent. And Away We Go! Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7311. Permanent. The Salon: 18th and 19th Century Portraits From the Bass Collection: Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530. Permanent. The Haitian Art Factory: paintings, voodoo flags, sculptures. 835 N.E. 79th St., Miami. 305-758-6939, www.HaitianArtFactory.com. Second Saturdays at ArtSouth: second Saturdays, 3 p.m. ArtSouth Gallery, 240 N. Krome Ave., Homestead. 305-247-9406.
COMEDY
IMPROV TROUPES First Mondays: 7:30 p.m., Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove. 305-441-8200; www.miamiimprov.com. Improv Yourself Comedy Class with Carey Kane: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $200 for eight classes. Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E. Third St., Miami. 305-579-0069. Soul Food Tuesdays: Hosted by 99 Jamz. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $12. Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove. 305-441-8200. www.miamiimprov.com. Laffing Matterz: Wednesdays to Fridays, 7:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. $45-$49.50. 219 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-5236. www.laffingmatterz.com. Impromedy: Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. $10. Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 S.W. 107th Ave., Miami. 305-226-0030. www.impromedymiami.com. Just the Funny: First Friday and Saturday of the month, 9 and 11 p.m. Students, free; regular admission, $5-$12. Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-693-8669. www.justthefunny.com. Miami Comics: stand-up comedians who perform at universities and clubs across the country. 786-210-9671. www.miamicomics.com.
DANCE African Dance Classes: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per class or $60 for seven classes. Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 N.W. 36th St., Miami. 786-541-3994. Arts Ballet Theater of Florida classes: Ballet for children and adults. Mondays through Saturdays. 849 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-3234. Belly Dance Workshop: Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-923-1950. Flamenco Classes: Beginner I, Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.; beginner II, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. $10 per class or $60 for seven classes. Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 N.W. 36th St., Miami. 305-757-5404. Miami City Ballet School’s classes: Mondays through Saturdays. 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach. 305-929-7007. Miami Contemporary Dance School: community classes. $15. 1919 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2988. Mid-Eastern Dance Exchange: Belly-dancing classes every day of the week. Prices vary. 350 Lincoln Road, Studio 505, Miami Beach. 305-538-1608. Salsa and Merengue Workshop: Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-923-1950. The Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women: Spice up your workouts with a Weekly Exotic Dance Workout Class in your heels. Every Monday in Coral Gables. Every Tuesday in Aventura. 1 class $20, 4 classes $70. Coral Gables Location, 7 to 8 p.m. Body Sense, 2292 Coral Way, Miami. Aventura location, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aventura Dance, 19026 N.E. 29th Ave., Aventura. 305-321-9506. The Signature Workshop: by the Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women. One class, $20; four classes, $60. Wednesday s, 7 to 8 p.m.: Gil’s Dance Studio, 350 Lincoln Road, suite 430, Miami Beach. Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m.: Body Sense Studio, 2292 Coral Way, Coral Gables. 305-321-9506. Tango on the Beach: Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; beginners, 8:30 p.m.; intermediate, 9:30 p.m. $5. Milonga, Tapas & Tintos, 448 Española Way, Miami Beach. 786-287-7260. Tango Workshop: Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-923-1950.
FESTIVALS & TASTINGS Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly: The largest traveling reptile exhibition in the world. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children under 2 years of age and members, free; children 3 to 12, $9.95; adults, $13.95. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. August 10. Bayfront Park's Farmers' Market and Lunchtime Experience: Bayfront Park's Farmers' Market and Lunchtime Experience takes place every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, enjoy live music and lunch by the bay with food vendors (tables and restrooms on-site). Free. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550. JAM at MAM: Enjoy happy hour with an “artful” twist at MAM. Every third Thursday, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Members, free; nonmembers, $10. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000. Española Way Street Market: Saturdays and Sundays, noon. Española Way, between Drexel and Washington avenues, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038. Novecento Restaurant – Sunday Tasting Brunch and Live Bossa Nova Music: Includes four items and a dessert, with a choice of Argentine, Mediterranean and such Pan-Latin dishes as Huevos Rancheros, Salmon Tartare, Eggs Benedict, omelets, ceviche, skirt steak and Eggs Florentine. The dessert menu includes Chocolate Truffle Cake, flan and gelato. An à la carte menu is also available. Noon to 4 p.m. $19. Novecento Restaurant, 1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-0900. SoBe-Style Sunday Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: Executive Chef Thomas Connell's imaginative, restyled American cuisine with free-flowing champagne, a live jazz band, a view of an infinity pool and the Atlantic. Noon to 3 p.m. Adults, $55; children under 12, $18 (plus tax and gratuity). The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 786-276-4033. A la Carte Brunch at Nikki Beach: Chef Jason McClain's menu includes starters from the traditional tropical fruit plate to mixed seafood ceviches, lobster salad and burrata mozzarella, egg dishes, lemon ricotta hot cakes, French toast with sausages and ham, crab cakes, Ahi tuna Niçoise and Australian beef filet with lobster mashed potatoes. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Penrod’s Nikki Beach, One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111. A la Carte Sunday Brunch at Emeril's: traditional brunch and breakfast fare with such specialties as Louisiana crab bisque. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., South Beach. 305-695-4550. Louisiana Tasting Menu: Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. $29.95. Christabelle's Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. Reservations and information: 786-517- 5299 or 786-517- 2583.
FILM Melanie Smith with Rafael Ortega: Parres Trilogy: Filmed in a small town on the outskirts of Mexico City, the movie uses monochromatic painting to investigate how we see. 6 p.m. $10. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000. Through June 29. Movies in Bayfront Park: Nightly at 6, 8:15 and 10:05 p.m. Adults $9 (cash only). Lounge seats provided or bring your own. 786-425-1800.
LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS Spanish Conversation: A small, informal group meets over dinner. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 305-864-9028. Nutrition Group: Open to everyone who’s HIV-positive. First Thursdays, 2 to 3 p.m. Care Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-1243 ext. 264. Positive Men’s Group: Open to everyone who’s HIV-positive. Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Care Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-1243 ext. 289. HIV+ Women’s Group: Second Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location varies, call each month. 305-576-1243 ext. 275. Amnesty International Meetings: moderated by Michael Andrews. Second Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-864-4241. Playtime Program: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Playtime at the North Shore Park Youth Center 305-861-3616. Also at Flamingo Park Police Athletic League. 305-531-5636.
MUSIC Broadwalk Friday Fest: Music with a cultural beat. Second and fourth Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m. Free. Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood. 954-924-2980. Churchill’s Jazz Jam: Mondays, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. $3. Churchill’s Pub, 5501 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807. Karaoke: With Eric “the Icon” Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Fizz Day Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Complimentary cocktail per song. The Catalina Hotel, 1756 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-674-1160. Kulcha Shok Muzik: Sundays, 10:30 p.m. Jazid, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372. Rockerz Wednesdays: 10 p.m. Buck 15, 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach. 305-538-3815. The Spam Allstars: Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $7. Hoy Como Ayer, 2212 S.W. Eighth St., Miami. 305-541-2631. Cosplay Tuesdays: 10 p.m. Sushi Samba, 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-534-9909. Jean P. Jams: Mondays, 11 p.m. Purdy Lounge, 1811 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-4622. Lanzallamas: A seven-piece ensemble charged with melodic fire and global rhythmic chemistry. Thursdays, 10 and 11 p.m. Free. Tapas y Tintos, 448 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-538-8272.
Tropical Nights:
Featuring Pluto Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Michael's Med Café, Winter Music Conference: international dance music conference with performances by top artists and DJs at venues all over South Beach and throughout South Florida. Through March 29. www.wmcon.com.
POETRY & PROSE One Night Stand: Poets and musicians and other artists come together for an all-ages open mic night. 8 p.m. $5. Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 N.W. 22nd Ave., Liberty City. 305-636-2350. Every third Thursday. Spoken Word at the Bohemia Room: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. $10. Yuca Lounge, 501 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 786-897-8854. Vena Poetica: spoken word and other performances. First Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5. La Vena del Gusto, 26 S.W. Eighth St., Miami. 305-374-9177. Last Friday Open-Mike Poetry: 6 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408. Spoken Word: Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. $3. Literary Café, 12325 N.E. Sixth Ave., Miami. 786-356-3481. Poetic Energy: first and third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Lignum Vitae Hall, 2318 S.W. 60th Terrace, Miramar. 954-274-4327. WordSpeak with Dasha Kelly: Teen spoken-word project with workshops, slams and performances, and an available residency with Wisconsin-based poet Dasha Kelly. The program runs March through July 2008; artist residency is through March 28, 2008. Located at various Miami Dade Public Libraries, for more information visit www.mdpls.org.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS Swim With Our Dolphins: $189 per person includes parking, refreshments and one day’s admission to the park. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. 305-365-2501. www.miamiseaquarium.com. The Flying Trapeze School: Flip around all crazy-like with qualified instructors. Classes for beginners and frequent flyers. $40. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 786-239-8775. Monthly Miami Beach Community Bike Ride: 9 to 11 a.m. Free. Miami Beach Bicycle Center, 601 Fifth St., Miami Beach. 305-673-7080. Boot Camp: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. $25. Kennedy Park, 2400 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami. 305-648-2202. The Historic Redland Tropical Trail: Open year-round, although operating hours and destinations vary. There is no cost to follow the trail; however, individual attractions may charge a fee for admittance, tours, products or souvenirs. Tropical Everglades Visitor Center, 160 U.S. 1, Florida City. 305-245-9180, www.RedlandTrail.com. Art Deco District Walking Tour: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $15-$20. Art Deco Welcome Center, Ocean Drive and 10th Street, Miami Beach. 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org. “Batter Up” Adult Softball League: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Flamingo Park softball field, located between 13th and 14th streets on Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, 305-673-7766. Yoga in the Park: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 10:15 a.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Tina Hills Pavilion (south end of the park). 305-358-7550. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com. Deering Historic Tours: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. $7. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668. Roaming the Roads Walking Tour: 10 a.m. to noon. $22. Roads Professional Building, 2730 S.W. Third Ave., Miami. 305-375-1621. The South Florida Dragon Boat Club Practice: Sundays. Intracoastal waters of Haulover Park and Marina. 786-252-1333. Española Way Weekend Festival: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Free. Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038. MiMo and More: weekly walking tours of North Beach. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. $10. North Shore Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73rd Street, Miami Beach. 305-865-4147. The Normandy Village Marketplace: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rue Vendome and 71st Street, Miami Beach. 305-865-4147. The Humane Society of Greater Miami Pet Show: Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-696-0800, ext. 132. Lincoln Road Farmer’s Market: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lincoln Road between Pennsylvania Avenue and Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038. Golf Clinic: Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. $150 for five weeks. Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-532-3350. Arch Creek Ghost Tours: Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5. Arch Creek Park Museum, 1855 N.E. 135th St., North Miami. Reservations: 305-944-6111. Art Deco District Sunset Tours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $20. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484. Yoga in the Garden: Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. $5. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-968-1068 or 786-247-3382. Miami Biking Club: Saturdays and Sundays, times and locations vary. 305-867-8628. Crandon Park Canoe Adventure: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon. $20. Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. 305-365-3018. Crandon Park Kayak and Snorkel Excursion: Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m. $25. Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. 305-365-3018. Crandon Nature Walk: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. 305-365-3018. Guided Historical Nature Walk: Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. $3. Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami. 305-948-2891. Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. $5 per class or $40 for 10 classes. North Miami Community Center, 13130 N.E. Eighth Ave., North Miami. 305-949-0950. Drift Fishing: Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-3525. Urban Trails Kayak: Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-1302. Tropical Divers: Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-949-2800. www.tropic-diver.com. Skyward Kites: 9 a.m. to sunset. Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-893-0906. Walk Among the Pelicans: dawn to dusk. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1275 N.E. 79th St., North Miami. 305-751-9840. Salty’s Pirate Playground: $27.95. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. 305-361-5705. Deering Natural Areas Tours: weekdays, 12:45 and 3 p.m.; weekends, 11:15 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m. $4-$6. Deering Estate, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668, ext. 242. Newton’s Notions: Force, Motion and You: Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200. Smithsonian Expeditions Exploring Latin America & the Caribbean: Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.
THEATER & PERFORMANCE Pajama Game: Presented by the Miami Children’s Theater. This fast-paced Broadway favorite comes to Miami. Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Russell Theater, Alper JCC, 11155 S.W. 112th Ave., Miami. 305-274-3595. Through May 11. Thumbs: This comedy is about two completely different women who play games with a killer named Tom Thumb. 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Sunday at 2 p.m. $33 for preview performances, $38.50 for weeknights and matinees, $46 Fridays and Saturdays. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293. Through May 25. PAINT! Marc Chagall's Colorful Musical Adventure: A theater performance about Marc Chagall’s obstacles and larger-than-life journey to become an artist. 2 p.m. $15. Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293. Through May 31. Theatre de Underground: Experimental theatre for the experimental mind. Mondays, 10 p.m. Churchill’s, 5501 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807. Kevin and Caruso’s Magic and Comedy Show: Comedy, illusionist magic, dance and more. Saturdays, 8 p.m. Adults, $24.95; seniors, $21.95; children (13 and up), $17.95 children 13 and under, free. Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 1-800-600-6244; www.bestshowinmiami.com. —Compiled by Julia Carfagno Calendar submissions must be received at least two weeks in advance of publication date and must include date(s), address, admission fees and phone number. Listings run on a space-available basis. E-mail calendar@miamisunpost.com or fax “Calendar” at 305-538-6077. |
