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Art
Exhibition Tour: Explore The Visual Front: Posters of the Spanish Civil War with a museum guide on Thursday,
February 6 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
The Miami Art Museum (MAM) presents Selections from the Permanent Collection and New Acquisitions. Runs Thursday,
February 6 through July 7. 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.
On Saturday, February 8 from 1 - 4 p.m., Gallery Teachers lead kids of all ages in creating artwork inspired by the
exhibitions on view. Free for families. Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.
Fragments of Memory, an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Patricio Reig, runs through February 10 at
Casas Riegner Gallery, 25 N.E. 39th St., Miami. 305-573-8242.
One World One People, an exhibition of portraits by acclaimed photographer Arnold Newman runs from Tuesday,
February 11 through June 1 at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.
Exhibition Tour: Explore From Emperors to Hoi Polloi with a museum guide on Thursday, February 13 at 6 p.m. at
the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
View the Nieman Marcus Collection Artists from Thursday, February 13 through March 2. Opening
Reception will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 7 – 11 pm. at Art Center/South Florida 800 Lincoln Rd. 305-538-7887.
Opening Preview for Frankenthaler: Painting on Paper, a major exhibition focusing on Helen Frankenthaler’s
outstanding production of painting on paper from 1949 to the present on Thursday, February 13, 8 – 10 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, Joan Lehman Building, 770 N.E
125 Street in North Miami. 305-893-6211. Runs through June 1.
Paradise City: Art from Winnipeg runs through February 14. Works include childlike drawings, a minimalist take
on art initiations and paint by numbers using chewing gum. Wolfson Gallery, Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 1365, Miami 305-237-3042.
The Visual Front: Posters of the Spanish Civil War runs through February 16 at Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.
Modus Operandi, featuring photography by Lois Conner and Brain Wood, runs through February 16 at the
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood. 954-921-3274.
Catalyst: 50 Years of Collecting at the Lowe: On view from the Permanent Collection through February 16.
The Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.
Earth Elements is an exhibition of works by 45 contemporary mosaic artists at Miami-Dade Community College, 245 N.E. 4th
St., Chapman Auditorium, Building 3, Room 3210, Miami. Runs through February 25. 305-758-1141.
Drawing Conclusions, an unconventional drawing exhibition featuring 35 national and international artists. Runs through
February 28 at the Buena Vista Building, 180 N.E. 39th St., 2nd floor, Suite 218, Miami. 305-576-5166.
The Miami Art Museum presents Linking Collection and Community through March 2. 101 West Flagler St., Miami.
305-375-1706.
Unison, a group exhibition of sculpture, painting and photography, features visiting Israeli sculptor Ruth Bloch. Runs
through March 25 at Dharma Studio, 3170 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. 305-461-1777.
The Making of Miami Beach 1933 – 1942: The Architecture of Lawrence Murray Dixon runs through April 6 at the
Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. For more information call 305-673-7533.
From Emperors to Hoi Polloi: Portraits of an Era, 1851 – 1945 puts a human face on the Machine Age with more than 150
portraits – from paintings and sculptures to posters and plates. Through June 24 at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
Manhattan Stories: Enduring Legacy commemorates the anniversary of September 11, 2001 with images from the permanent
collection that demonstrate New York City’s enduring artistic legacy. Through June 15 at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral
Gables. 305-284-5422.
Divine Interventions: Retablos and Santos from The Permanent Collection runs through June 22 at the Lowe Art Museum,
University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.
Ink, Water, Brush, Hand and Heart: Painting from the Chinese Collection is a historical survey of the Lowe’s Chinese painting
and calligraphy collection from the 17th – 20th century. The Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422. Runs
through July 4.
The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the
Wolfsonian-FIU Collection. Ongoing, new objects on view. 305-535-2632.
Treasures from the Collection of the Bass Museum of Art –ongoing. The Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue,
Miami Beach. 305-673-7533.
Auditions
Actors in the Gym Community Theater seeks cast members (Males and Females 30 – 60 years old) and production crew for five short
plays from Voices from Ariel ranging from comedy to drama. Cold readings held on Sunday, February 9, 1 – 3 p.m. at Michael-Ann Russell JCC on the Sanford L.
Ziff Campus, 18900 N.E. 25th Ave., North Miami Beach. Information:
actorsgym@aol.com or 305-932-4200 ext. 136.
Clubs
Bash: Lives again. High-energy, sophisticated Euro-Latin. Fridays: DJs John Lee and Patrick. Saturdays:
Euro Latino Night with DJs Ariel, Patrick. 655 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2274.
B.E.D.: Party like the ancient Romans – in bed. Monday: Secret Society with DJ Radamas. Tuesdays:
Beach Baby Tuesdays with vintage ‘70s funk music. Wednesdays: DJs K2 and Olivier Berger. Fridays: Abstakt with DJ Louis Oliver. 929
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-9070.
Billboard Live: Hi-tech venue for local & national acts. Fridays: Noche Latina. 1500 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
305-538-2251.
Blue: Laid-back vibes. DJs and live music. Mondays: Crescent Moon with DJ/Percussionist Stingray and host
Fernando. Tuesdays: Phylos with Deep House Movement. Wednesdays: Flow with DJ Cue spinning house. Saturdays: Velvet Couch,
with DJ Juan Mejia and Lloyd Alvarez. Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-534-1009.
Clevelander: Hotel’s pool a popular hangout. Saturdays: Splash Saturdays, long-running pool party with DJs, dancers
and hard body contests. 1 p.m. to sunset. 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3485.
Club Deep: Dance atop a huge aquarium. Fridays: “Power 96 Broadcast” with DJ Jeff. Saturdays: Tease
Ladies’ Night with DJ Select, Jason Deep. Sundays: Sunday Night Power Party, “Power 96 Live Broadcast” with DJs Zog and Jason Deep.
Discounted drinks. 621 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1509.
crobar: Hip Chicago South at Cameo Theatre. Mondays: Back Door Bamby featuring DJs Shannon and Gigi.
Thursdays: The Show hosted by SMAC Entertainment with DJs Mr. Mauricio and Juan Mejia. Sundays: Anthem with DJ Tracy Young. 1445
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5027.
Deco Lounge: DJs and cabaret-style entertainment in the National Hotel. Wednesdays: Life is a Cabaret with
songstress Christina Sichta. Saturdays: Seven, as in deadly sins.
1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-2311.
Gil’s Café: North Beach Tropic-themed Nightclub. Wednesdays: New World Improv Night. Saturdays: Rhythms of
Brazil. Thursdays: Live jazz, R&B, reggae at 9 p.m. 216 71st street, Miami Beach. 305-867-0779.
Goddess: Elegant decadence against Kama Sutra backdrop. Thursdays: Underground with DJs Sammy O,
Craig Demo, guest DJs. Fridays: DJs Camilo and Epps. Saturdays: DJ the Brass King. 681 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-720-8007.
Honey: Relaxed house. Mondays: Locals Night with DJs Maurizio. Thursdays: Vintage Vinyl
with DJ Ames Dean spinning Eighties rock. Saturday: Universal Night featuring house and international rock with DJ Nikko. 645 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
305-538-2356.
Jade: New restaurant/lounge. Thursdays: Funk Shui with Stellar spinning hip-hop and nu-jazz. Spoken word at 10
p.m. 18th St. & Bay Road, Miami Beach. 3305-695-0000.
Jazid: Live jazz, blues, funk & R&B seven nights a week. Mondays - Wednesday & Fridays - Sundays: DJs Corrado Bay
and Paolo Albertoni. Wednesdays: Downstairs DJ Wednesdays with DJ Le Spam & the SPAM All-Stars. Thursdays: Motown with Bobby Stringer 1342
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.
Level: Upscale, multiple dance floors, international DJs. Mondays: Schitzint – Hip-hop Night. Saturdays: DJ
Tom LaRoc in the blue room, DJ Touchtone in the boiler room. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1525.
Liquid: Bi-level, chic VIP room. Wednesday: International Night with DJ Alejandro Lazardi.
Fridays: Black Pussycat with DJ Tom LaRoc. 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-9411.
Lola: Sophisticated spot for tunes and talk. Thursdays: Big DJ Little Club. Fridays: Soul Latino with
DJs Antonio and Hugo spinning salsa, merengue, deep house. Saturdays: Aqua Booty’s Dirty Little Funky Thing with DHM. 247 23rd
St., Miami Beach. 305-695-8697.
Mango’s: Popular party place features Latin continental cuisine and dancing to live house bands Exito, Innansense, Latin
Connection and Collage. 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-4422.
Mynt: Hip Lounge, posh drinks. Thursdays: Classic house with DJ Paolo Albertoni. Fridays & Saturdays:
The Grand Lounge with DJs K2, Chicco Secci. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-276-6131.
Nikki Beach: Exclusive Euro-hip beachfront hangout. Fridays: Cream & Sugar with Tommy Pooch. Saturdays: Face
Party presented by Eric Omores. Sundays: Indio Loco Party with DJs Holze, Scanni, Turtle, Cedric Gervais. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1231.
Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge: Bubbly, DJs. Thursdays: Moon Room – Atmospheric sound by Tony G. At
Penrod’s Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
Rain: New dance club, eclectic mix of music. Tuesdays: Home Cookin’ with DJs Mr. Mauricio, Rad, Juan Mejia
spinning hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B. Saturdays: Notorious with Mark Leventhal and LSR. 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. 786-295-9540.
Rumi: Unique music, fashionable mixed crowd. Wednesdays: Oral Phix with DJ Ames Dean. Thursdays:
DJ Mark Leventhal spinning rock, hip-hop, dance. Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Sweet Peach spinning Euro house. 330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-672-4353.
Spin: Dance club’s specialty is house. Fridays: Revolution with DJ Ivano Bellini in the main room, Mark
Leventhal in the loft. 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-2800.
Studio: “The Biggest Karaoke Club in the World.” Thursdays: Sounds in Motion with DJs Nova, Slim Pickins
spinning underground house, techno. At the Shelbourne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-1770.
Tantra: Themed events, upscale hangout restaurant. Mondays: The Goddess Party with Louis Dee.
Tuesdays: DJ Turtle. Wednesdays: Experience the Sounds with DJ Juan Mejia. Thursdays: Simplicity for Consenting Adults
hosted by Bang Entertainment with She *DJ Hana. 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-4765.
Tobacco Road: “The oldest bar in Miami.” Mondays: Blues band Iko Iko (unplugged). Thursdays: Locals
Alternative Night. Fridays & Saturdays: Little Bryan & the Zydeco Travelers, Crazy Fingers. Sundays: August Campbell. 626 South Miami Ave., Miami.
305-374-1198.
Touch: Belly and flamenco dancers every night. Wednesdays: People Like Us. Thursdays: DJs JP Rigaud
and Edwin Adams. 910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-532-8003.
Townhouse: Cool, cheap chill-out pad with lounge. Thursdays: BondGirls with live DJs. Fridays: Rooftop
Happy Hour. Saturdays: DJ Boomerang of DHM.. 150 20th St., Miami Beach. 305-534-3800.
Twist: Mucho popular gay club. Tuesdays: DJ Bugle, live jazz and blues with Lola and the Sass Band.
Wednesdays: Dragboy with Connie Casserole. Thursdays: DJ Flavor. Sundays: DJ Lector. 1057 Washington, Ave., Miami Beach.
305-538-9478.
Veranda Bar: Chic, laidback tropical atmosphere at the Palms South Beach. Thursdays: Nicole Henry sings jazz
and R&B. Fridays: Rock the Tiki Luau. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5468.
Dance
Maximum Dance Company performs the world premiere of Yanis Pikieris’ ballet The Four Seasons set to
Vivaldi’s masterpiece, David Palmer’s Passing Through and Nikolai Kabaniaev’s comical Grand Pas D’Action. Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8
at 8 p.m. Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. 305-259-9775.
Taiwan’s Ataya Art and Dance Company will on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 at New World Dance Theater, 25 N.E. 2nd
St., Miami. FREE. Reservations: 305-237-3341.
Arthur Mitchell’s Dance Theatre of Harlem performs on Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, February
9 at 2 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.
The Afro-Cuban performance ensemble Iroko Dance Company will perform on Saturday, February 8 at 8 p.m. at Florida
International University, Verties Haus (VH-100), University Park Campus. 305-348-2895.
Join the Mid Eastern Dance Exchange for Orientalia International, this free concert will feature over 30
dancers including Tamalyn Dallal, Bozenka and Bellyqueen on Thursday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at 530 Lincoln Road #505, Miami Beach. 305-538-1608.
Festivals & Parties
Check out Downtown Hollywood Nights on Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m. Hollywood Blvd. at 20th
Street, Hollywood. 954-921-3106.
The Bob Marley Caribbean Festival features Reggae stars Bunny Wailer, Damian Marley and many others on
Saturday, February 8, 2 – 11 p.m. at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. 305-358-5885.
The works of one hundred fifty artists are displayed in North Beach during the Miami Beach Festival of the Arts on
Saturday, February 8 & Sunday, February 9. Ocean Terrace, east of Collins Avenue near 73rd Street. Enjoy paintings, sculptures, music, storytelling, food and
more. 305-673-7577.
Celebrate the Year of the Sheep at the 15th Annual Chinese New Year’s Festival on Sunday, February 9 at
Miami-Dade Community College, Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104th St., Kendall. 305-696-0454.
Kick up your heels at the Sweethearts Dance, a senior dance presented by the City of Hollywood, on Sunday, February
9 at 2 p.m. Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., Hollywood. 954-921-3408.
A series of exhibitions, performances, concerts and lectures will be held citywide during ArtsBeach 2nd Thursdays
on Thursday, February 13. Held on the second Thursday of every month. 305-673-7550.
Film
Nikki Beach Cinema on the Sand presents an outdoor screening of
Singin’ in the Rain on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
Nikki Beach Cinema on the Sand presents an outdoor screening of
North by Northwest on Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
The Miami Film Festival runs from Friday, February 21 until Sunday, March 2. The festival will be held at various
locations in Miami-Dade County. Call 305-348-5555 for more information or log on to
www.miamifilmfestival.com.
Lectures
Prof. Fred A. Lazin of Ben Gurion University will lecture on Israel’s Changing Collective Identity on Sunday,
February 9 at 10 a.m. at Temple Israel, 137 N.E. 19th Ave., Miami. 305-573-5900.
Artist Talk: Naomi Fisher discusses her work on Sunday, February 9 at 3 p.m. at the Miami Art Museum (MAM),
101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.
Rev. Dr. Bryan Hehir discusses Crisis in the Church and in the World: The Potential of Catholic Social Vision to Respond
on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. Barry University, Andreas Hall, Room 112, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami Shores.
FIU presents Dr. Adolfo Roitman lecturing on Architecture and Pseudo-Religious Symbolism in Modern Jerusalem: The Case
of the Shrine of the Book on Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. Kovens Conference Center, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 N.E. 151st St., Miami.
http://arts.fiu.edu.
Acclaimed portrait photographer Arnold Newman speaks about his life and work on Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at the
Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.
Dr. Orly Lubin of Tel Aviv University discusses How Hollywood Makes Us from the perspective of feminist, post-colonial
and queer theories on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 4144 Chase Ave., Miami Beach.
Lynn Nicholas will lecture on The Rape of Europa: The Fate of the Stolen Art During the Holocaust on Thursday,
February 13 at 7:30 pm. at the Holocaust Memorial, 1933-1945 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-1663.
Music
The Florida Philharmonic Orchestra presents An Evening of Mozart conducted by Joseph Sliverstein with
Awadagin Pratt, piano. Program: Mozart’s Symphony No. 18, Piano Concerto No. 23 and Symphony No. 40. Thursday, February 6 at 8
p.m. at the Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 954-938-6700.
Jazz at Wolfson: Renée Claude performs a tribute in French to satirist/singer Georges Brassens on Friday,
February 7 at 8 p.m. at Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Auditorium Room 1261, Miami. 305-859-8760.
The Sammy Fiueroa Latin Jazz Explosion featuring saxophonist Carlos Averhoff performs Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café,
846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach on Friday & Saturday, Februray 7 & 8., at 10 & 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. 305-534-3600.
The legendary Vienna Boys Choir will perform on Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish, 5690 S.W.
88th St., Miami. 305-661-3436.
Imani Winds, a wind quintet bridging the gap between European and African musical traditions, performs on Friday,
February 7 & Saturday, February 8 at 8pm. Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street & U.S. 1, Hollywood. 954-924-8175.
Gulfstream Park Concert Series presents Clarence Clemons and his Temple of Soul on Saturday, February 8 at 2:30
p.m. Gulfstream Park at US 1 between Ives Dairy Road and Hallandale Blvd., near Aventura. 954-454-7000.
The South Beach Chamber Ensemble perform Brahms Piano Trio in C minor and Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor
on Sunday, February 9 at 3 p.m. at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7163.
Gulfstream Park Concert Series presents Cyndi Lauper on
Sunday, February 9 at 2:30 p.m. At Gulfstream Park at US 1 between Ives Dairy Road and Hallandale Blvd., near Aventura. 954-454-7000.
Four Bitchin’ Babes present feminist songs and stories on Sunday, February 9 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts (Amaturo Theater), 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-468-0222.
The Hollywood Theatre brings Music and Dancing Under the Stars, easy listening and dancing with live music ranging
from country to rock and roll. Mondays and Wednesdays in February from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hollywood Beach Theatre, Johnson Street & the Broadwalk, Hollywood.
954-921-3404.
The Boston Pops Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, February 11 at 8 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.
The Miami Chamber Symphony, Burton Dines conducting, will perform a concert featuring pianist Paul Posnak and music by
Romantic and Modern composers. Wednesday, February 11 at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall. 305-858-3500.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society presents Something Old, Something New featuring Dick Hyman & The Gold Coast Jazz
Society Band on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:45 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Amaturo Theater), 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale.
954-524-0805.
Florida Grand Opera presents Mozart’s La finta giardiniera on Wednesday, February 12, Saturday, February 15
and Tuesday, February 18 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; Thursday, February 27 &
Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 305-854-7890.
Jazz at Wolfson: Nicole and John Yarling perform on Wednesday, February 12 at 12 noon at Miami-Dade
Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Auditorium Room 1261, Miami. 305-237-3930.
Florida Grand Opera Young Artist Studio presents Hector Berlioz: Episodes in the Life of the Composer on Thursday,
February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. RSVP: 305-535-2645.
Society, Charity & Fashion
House of Valentino will host a Reception at its Bal Harbour Shops boutique honoring the participation of Miami City
Ballet in the premiere of the Kennedy Center International Ballet Festival. Thursday, February 6, 7 – 9 p.m. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. 305-867-1215.
The Valentine’s Benefit at The Residences will be held at The Bath Club, 5937 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, on
Saturday, February 8. The black-tie event will feature acclaimed author Deepak Chopra, jewelry designs by London’s David Morris International and resort swimwear
modeling by Carmen Tahio. Proceeds will benefit “Latin America’s children in need.” 305-371-5750.
On Saturday February 8 at 7 p.m., the 31st International Polonaise Ball will be held at the Miami Beach
Wyndham Resort, 4833 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-864-2349.
The Carnaval at Los Ranchos benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation will take place at Los Ranchos,
3015 Grand Avenue, Miami, on Wednesday, February 12, 6 p.m. 305-666-2889.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will be holding a Lunch and a Dinner at the Fontainebleau Hilton
Resort, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach on Thursday, February 13. 305-576-4000.
The 29th Annual Love and Hope Ball takes place at the Westin Diplomat Resort in Hollywood on Thursday,
February 13. 954-964-4040.
The Valentine’s Day Fundraising Event for GableStage will include a reading of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters
starring well-known local personalities followed by a Champagne/Dessert Reception. $50. Friday, February 14 at 8:30 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia
Ave., Coral Gables. RSVP 305-445-1119 ASAP.
Sports & Athletics
On Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m., Tampa Bay plays the Florida Panthers in a Sunshine State version of hockey in an
un-televised match at the National Car Rental Center, 1 Panthers Parkway, Sunrise. 954-835-7000.
The New Orleans team will attempt to Mardi Gras the Miami Heat into submission at the American Airlines Arena, 601
Biscayne Boulevard, Miami on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. 305-577-HEAT.
The New York Rangers play the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Car Rental
Center, 1 Panthers Parkway, Sunrise. Phone: 954-835-7000.
Drift Fishing: Drift fishing boats depart daily from Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach. 305-947-35225.
Urban Trails Kayak: Daily. Kayak rentals at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami
Beach. 305-947-1302.
Skyward Kites: Kite sale and rental. Daily, 9 a.m. – Sunset. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-893-0906.
Theater
EDGE Theatre presents PORTAL by Jim Tommaney, “a beach comedy and a spiritual detective story, with a cast of
eight in bikinis.” Thursday – Saturday, February 6 - 22 at 8 p.m. at Piccadilly Loft, 35 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-531-6083.
The Hollywood Theatre presents The Hollywood Shakespeare Festival and Renaissance Fair, Thursday – Sunday,
February 6 – February 9 & Tuesday – Sunday, February 11 – February 16 at 3 p.m. Young Circle Park, U.S. 1 and Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood. 954-927-1778.
Yerma by Garcia Lorca will be performed Thursday – Sunday, February 6 – 9 & 13 – 16 in the Mainstage
Theatre, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th St. 305-348-3789.
Mad Cat Theater Company presents the world premiere of Tin Box Boomerang by Ivonne Azurdia, Thursday –
Saturday, February 7 – March 1 at 8 p.m. Two young trailer park sisters’ lives are changed by the repo man that comes for their car. Miami Light Project, 3000 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami. 305-576-6377.
Just the Funny Improv Comedy Group presents 90 minutes of interactive comedy skits based on audience suggestions every Friday &
Saturday at 11 p.m. At Dreamers Theatre, 65 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables. 305-693-8669.
Journeys to Freedom weaves the cast members’ true-life stories, accompanied by songs, into a celebration of self-acceptance
and the diversity of Miami. Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Nautilus Middle School, 42nd St. & Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach. 305-613-2325.
The renowned comedy troupe The Second City returns to the Amaturo Theater for two performances on Saturday,
February 8 at 7 & 10 p.m. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-522-5334.
The Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre zanies perform every Saturday at 11 p.m. at New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral
Gables. Reservations & travel directions: 305-461-1161.
Just So Stories, a children’s musical based on the stories of Rudyard Kipling, comes to the Broward Center in
on Sunday, February 9 at 1 & 3 p.m.. 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-522-5334.
Theatre de Underground presents “experimental theatre for the experimental mind” on Mondays at 10 p.m. at
Churchill’s Hideaway, 5501 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.
The Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater presents the South Florida premiere of Sherlock’s Lost Case by Charles
Marowitz. Runs through February 9. 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.
Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents Miss Nelson is Missing!, the winner of the 8th
Annual Children’s Theatre Festival. Saturdays at 2 p.m. through February 9. At Actors Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.
The Coconut Grove Playhouse presents Addicted: A Comedy of Substance by Mark Lundholm. Lundholm tells
his personal story in this one-man show. Through February 9 in the Encore Room. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.
Coconut Grove Playhouse presents Boulevard of Broken Dreams, a musical by Joel Kimmel. Follow the bumpy
life of a genial songwriter, husband, gather, gambler, overeater, drinker and womanizer. Runs Tuesday, February 11 through March 9. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.
Hollywood Playhouse presents a new version of the hit musical Mamaleh!, which tells of the lifelong friendship between
Jewish-American women of different generations. Tuesday & Thursdays at 2 p.m., through February 13. 2640 Washington Ave., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.
Avi Hoffman stars in his Songs of Paradise – A Newish Musical Runs through February 16 at the newly renovated
theater in Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-5661.
The Frogs and Midsummer Madness, two short musicals based on The Frogs by Aristophanes and A Midsummer
Night’s Dream by Shakespeare, runs Friday, February 14 through February 22. Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, University of Miami, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables.
305-284-3355.
Hedwig and The Angry Inch will be performed on stage at Level nightclub, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.
through February 22. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets:
www.ticketweb.com or 1-800-965-4827.
Rupert Holmes’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood, “The Solve-It-Yourself Broadway Musical” runs through March 16 at
the Stage Door Theatre, 26th St. Theatre, 1444 NE 26 St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-344-7765.
Parade, “a dramatic, impassioned musical based on the actual case of Leo Frank” runs through March 30 at the Stage
Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs. 954-344-7765.
Misc.
A Free Course on Florida Condominium Operations will be held on Friday, February 7 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the
Miami Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 727-525-0962.
The Española Way Market hosts music, art and crafts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Miami Beach’s Española
Way between 14th and 16th Streets. 305-673-4166.
The Coconut Grove Home Design & Remodeling Show runs Friday, February 7 – 12 at the Coconut Grove Expo Center.
305-667-9299.
The Boca Raton Collector Car Auction runs Friday – Saturday, February 7 – 9 at the Royal Palm Polo Grounds,
18000 Jog Rd., Boca Raton. 734-547-2400.
Get a great deal and save money at the Salvation Army Car & Boat Auction on Saturday, February 8 at 9 a.m. Inspection
at 8 a.m. $100 refundable registration fee. 2236 N.W. Miami Ct., Miami. 305-573-4200.
The Normandy Isle Farmers Market doles out produce, flowers and houseplants at 900 71st Street, Miami Beach
every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 305-673-4166.
Art Deco District Guided Tours: Stroll through 90 years of Miami Beach’s history in 90 minutes. Every Saturday morning
at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.
Every Saturday the Humane Society of Greater Miami shows off pets available for adoption, sells
merchandise and talks about their mission at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 1 – 4 p.m. 305-696-0800 ext. 132.
Greynolds Nature Walk: Saturdays & Sundays, 2 – 4 p.m. $3. Greynolds Park, 117530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami.
305-948-2891.
The Lincoln Road Antique & Collectibles Market takes place on Sunday, February 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the 400 – 1000
blocks of Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach.
Poetic Soul/ Poetry Open Mic: Poetry and Spoken Word readings Tuesday Nights at 10 p.m. at CODE Restaurant Bar
Lounge, 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
Blessing the Boats, a sequence of poems written and performed by Sekou Sundiata, runs Thursday – Saturday,
February 6 - 8 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, February 9 at 2 p.m. at the New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables. 305-237-3010.
The Miami Chapter of Amnesty International will meet on Wednesday, February 12 at 8 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon
Ave., Coral Gables. Call 305-673-2183 or 305-226-2480.
The Miami International Boat Show takes place from Thursday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 18 at
the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-8410.
The 15th Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show takes place on the Indian Creek Waterway from 41st to 51st
Streets in Miami Beach, Thursday, February 13 through Monday, February 17. 954-764-7642.
Strictly Sail Miami runs from Thursday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at
Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 800-817-SAIL.
On Thursday, February 20, 6 – 8 p.m., Flamingo Toastmasters, the Miami Beach chapter of Toastmasters International,
invites you to practice and polish your communication skills while having fun meeting new friends. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Miami Beach City Hall,
1700 Convention Center Drive. 305-695-8293 or 954-331-6512.
Art Deco District Sunset Tours: The Miami Design District Preservation League offers self-guided audio tours of Miami
Beach’s historic architecture. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.
Walk Among the Pelicans: See pelican families in their natural environment. Daily, dawn to dusk. Pelican Harbor
Seabird Station, 1275 N.E. 79th St., JFK Causeway, Miami. 305-751-9840.
Public Nature Walk: Discover fascinating wildlife on this naturalist led hammock walk. FREE. Saturdays & Sundays
at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Advance reservations required. 305-365-3018.
Natural Areas Tours: A one-hour guided walking tour through tropical hardwood hammock to a Tequesta Indian burial mound.
Weekends: 11:15 a.m., 1:45 & 4 p.m. Weekdays: 12:45 & 3 p.m. $6 adults, $4 children. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668 ext. 242.
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts presents
Music & Dancing Under the Stars. Join in this free event featuring live music from big bands to rock-n-roll every Monday
& Wednesday at the Hollywood Beach Theater on Johnson Street & the Broadwalk in Hollywood. 954-921-3404.
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