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Calendar 2-27
Art
Exhibition Tour: Explore From Emperors to Hoi Polloi with a museum guide on
Thursday, February 27 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
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.
Intimate Abstractions features paintings and sculptures by Nancy Graves and Frank Stella. Through February 28
at Dorothy Blau Gallery, 1088 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands. 305-865-9916.
The Las Olas Art Fair runs Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Las Olas Blvd., S.E. 6th Ave. to
S.E. 11th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale. www.artfestival.com.
The Miami Art Museum presents Linking Collection and Community through March 2. 101 West Flagler St., Miami.
305-375-1706.
Nieman Marcus Collection Artists runs through March 2 at Art Center/South Florida 800 Lincoln Rd. 305-538-7887.
Undercurrents: Looking at the Art of Our Time is on exhibit from Tuesday, March 4 through April 6 at
the Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.
Shirin Neshat is on exhibit from Tuesday, March 4 through April
6 at the Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.
The Dog House is an installation incorporating paintings, drawings, sculptures, and video works by local artist Westen Charles.
Runs Wednesday, March 5 through April 4 at Wolfson Gallery, Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Room 1365, Miami. 305-237-3042.
Opening Reception for the Tanqueray No. Ten “Night/Life in Miami” photography exhibit. Thursday, March 6, 6 – 9 p.m.
at Art Center/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Runs through March 11. 305-538-7887.
Exhibition Tour: Explore From Emperors to Hoi Polloi with a museum guide on Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at the
Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.
Visions of Empire: Picturing the conquest in Colonial Mexico runs from March 6
through April 27 at the Lowe Art Museum,
University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.
To Blink, featuring works by Liliana Porter, runs through March 15 at Casas Riegner Gallery, 25 N.E. 39th
St., # 25, Miami. 305-583-8242.
10 Resident Artists Group Show at Damien B. Contemporary Art Center runs
through March 17. 282 N.W. 36th St., Miami. 305-573-4949.
Form, photographs by Horst P. Horst and An Evening with Marilyn Monroe, photographs by Douglas Kirkland
runs through March 19 at Daniel Azoulay Gallery, 3900 A N.E. 1st Ave., Miami. 305-576-1977.
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. 305-673-7533.
US Design, 1975 – 2000 offers a critical and comprehensive analysis of contemporary American design during the last quarter of the
twentieth century. Runs through May 10 at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7533.
One World One People, an exhibition of portraits by acclaimed photographer Arnold Newman runs through June 1
at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.
Frankenthaler: Painting on Paper, a major exhibition focusing on Helen Frankenthaler’s outstanding production of painting on paper
from 1949 to the present runs through June 1 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.
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.
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.
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 Miami Art Museum (MAM) presents Selections from the Permanent Collection and New Acquisitions. Runs through July 7.
101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.
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.
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 Bliss: Erotic theme parties. Saturdays: Think Pink Party with DJ Ernie
spinning sexy music all night. Free entry for single ladies dressed in pink. 619 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-519-8765.
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.
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.
PureLounge: Disco-style house in plush setting above Joia restaurant. Wednesdays:
Enjoy (hip hop). Sundays: Pure Filth (dirty house). 150 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 786-276-9005.
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. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5468.
Dance
The FIU Dance Department Celebrates the Classics with performances of modern, ballet, African and Japanese dance, musical
theatre and more. Saturday & Sunday, March 1 – 2 & Thursday – Sunday, March 6 - 9 in the Mainstage Theatre, Florida International University, 11200 S.W. 8th
St., Miami. 305-348-3789.
The internationally acclaimed all-male dance troupe Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo will perform their playful, yet
technically precise interpretations of classical ballet on Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.
Festivals & Parties
From Friday, February 28 until Sunday, March 2 the South Beach Wine and Food Festival will serve up world-class wine,
spirits and food. Takes place in various locations in SoBe and Downtown Miami. For details, log on to www.sobewineandfoodfest.com or call 1-877-649-8325.
New Times Beer Fest takes place on Friday, February 28 at 6 p.m. at Young Circle Park, U.S. 1 and
Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood. 954-926-3377.
The Haileah Spring Festival, featuring arts, crafts, rides and entertainment, takes place at Amelia Earhart Park, 401
E. 65 St., Hialeah. Through Sunday, March 2. 305-828-9898.
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts presents
Fat Tuesday on the Beach on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. 954-926-3377.
The American Idol Party for Young Professionals, 20’s – 30’s, takes place every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Apache Landing,
north side of Loehmanns Plaza, next to Publix in Aventura. Contact Doug at 305-949-8268.
Enjoy an evening of drama, poetry and music at the Fifth Annual Winter Evening of the Yiddish Arts on Thursday, March 6 at
7:30 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave., Miami Beach. 305-774-9244.
Film & Video
On Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m., The Experimental Show presents Rhythm, an hour-long program of works by cutting
edge moving image artists from Europe and the U.S. at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-0946.
Nikki Beach Cinema on the Sand presents the gender-bending musical comedy romp
Victor/Victoria starring Julie Andrews and James Garner on Thursday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
The video Cecilia Valdez: A Cuban Ballet will be shown daily, including Saturdays & Sundays, at 2:30 p.m.
throughout February at Casa Bacardi, 1531 Brescia Ave. at the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables. 305-284-2822.
The Miami Film Festival runs 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.
Nikki Beach Cinema on the Sand presents the wartime film classic Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid
Bergman on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
Compilations of video works and Pool:Flush, a video installation by Alette Simmons-Jimenez runs through March 15 at
Daniel Azoulay Gallery, 3900 A N.E. 1st Ave., Miami. 305-576-1977.
Lectures & Discussions
The Aventura Chamber’s Women in Commerce present Ruth Fishel, M. ED. speaking on Powerful Forms of Ensuring Success and Life
Changes on Thursday, February 27, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Borders Aventura, 19925 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. RSVP: 305-935-2131.
The Urban Environment League presents Beyond the Magic City – Miami in 2003, a one-day conference on endangered parks and
open spaces, on Friday, February 28, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Speakers include Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and urban planner Bernard Zyscovich. At the Miami Woman’s Club,
1737 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. $15. 305-576-2533.
Artist Talk: Barbara Neijna discusses her work on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at the Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101
W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.
Exiled Cuban author, Osvaldo Navarro, presents his award-winning novel about war and revolution, Hijos de Saturno, on
Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at M-DCC’s Tower Theater, 1508 S.W. 8th St., Miami. 305-237-3940.
Great Jewish Book Series presents Zev Beitchman reviewing The Haunted Smile: A History of Jewish
Comedy in America on Thursday, March 6, 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Dr. FREE. 305-534-3206.
Music
The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Christopher Taylor. The program will include Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 in G,
Gershwin’s Concerto in F and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite on Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater, 541
Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-275-5666.
70’s supergroup Grand Funk Railroad perform on Saturday, March 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Gulfstream Park at U.S. 1 between Ives
Dairy Road & Hallandale Boulevard. 954-457-7000.
New World Symphony presents Viennese Musical Traditions: Brahms and Schoenberg conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas on
Thursday, Febuary 27 & Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331.
The Tropical Baroque Music Festival will present outstanding local musicians and renowned artists from the U.S. and abroad from
Saturday, March 1 through Sunday, March 9 at various locations in Coral Gables. 305-669-1376.
Go Go’s co-founder Belinda Carlisle performs on Sunday, March 2 at 2:30
p.m. at Gulfstream Park, US 1 between Ives Dairy Road & Hallandale Blvd., near Aventura. 954-454-7000.
The Miami Children’s Chorus presents Lift Every Voice on Sunday, March 2 at 4 p.m. at the Lyric Theater, 819 N.W. 2nd Ave., Liberty City. 305-662-7494.
The South Florida Youth Symphony performs a Showcase Concert on Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. at the Gusman
Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. 305-238-2729.
The Jubilate singers are joined by Richard Smallwood for A Sacred Concert for Peace on Sunday, March 2 at 5
p.m. at Greater Bethel AME Church, 245 N.W. 8th St., Overtown. 954-559-0587.
Irish folk music legends, The Chieftans, perform on Sunday, March 2 at 8 p.m. at the Au-Rene Theater,
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-522-5334.
Grammy Award Winning soprano Renee Fleming will perform with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra on Monday, March 3 at 8 p.m.
at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.
The Florida Philharmonic Orchestra with Gary Graffman, piano perform Mozart’s Overture to Cosi fan tutte, Ravel’s
Piano Concerto in D Major, and Bruckner’s Symphony No.4. Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. the Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler St. in Miami. 954-938-6700.
Mostly Gershwin is a Benefit Concert for the Hollywood Playhouse featuring N.Y. cabaret singer Mark Nadler.
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. $35 includes Wine Party, coffee and dessert. At the Leiser Opera Center, Ft. Lauderdale. 954-922-00404.
The Florida Philharmonic Orchestra presents Festividad Latina with Peter Nero, conductor and
pianist and jazz flutist Nestor Torres in an evening celebrating the exciting Latin musical influences of South Florida. Wednesday, March 5 at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale. 954-938-6700.
Society, Charity & Fashion
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression hosts a black-tie Gala Event with Honorary Guest and
Nobel Prize winner John Nash and Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind, on Saturday, March 1. At Design Center of the Americas, 1855
Griffin Rd., Dania Beach. $50 – $250. 954-923-3708.
The Ball of the Wild “Miami Metrozoo Takes Flight” takes place on Saturday, March 1 from 7:30 p.m. –
Midnight at Miami Metrozoo, 12400 S.W. 152nd Street. This annual fundraiser features elaborate costumes, music, dancing, gourmet food, and special entertainment to
benefit Miami Metrozoo. Dress is safari chic. 305-255-5551.
On Saturday, March 1 starting at 7 p.m. the Royal Affair of the Heart Gala will be held at the
Surf Club, 9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside. Proceeds will benefit the Miami Heart Research Institute. Black tie. $250 & up. RSVP: 305-535-3681.
The Friends of the Israeli Defense Force will be holding a Gala Dinner at the Fontainebleau Hilton
Resort, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach on Thursday, March 6. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m. 305-864-8600.
Sports & Athletics
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour comes to Miami Beach on Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2. Top male, female and coed doubles
teams will compete for cash prizes starting at 9 a.m. with finals at 5 p.m. each day. Lummus Park at 8th St., Miami Beach.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas is the Honorary Chairman of the Special Olympics Area 11 Summer Games on Sunday,
March 2, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at North Miami Athletic Stadium, FIU North Campus, 151st St, & Biscayne Blvd., North Miami. Volunteers needed, call 305-935-4733 to
register.
Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards come to town to play the Miami Heat on Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m.
American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305-577-HEAT.
It’s the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Miami Heat on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne
Blvd., Miami. 305-577-HEAT.
The Colorado Avalanche takes on the Florida Panthers at the National Car Rental Center, 1 Panthers Parkway, Sunrise,
on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. 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
Shores Performing Arts Theater presents Prelude to a Kiss, the fantasy comedy about the boundaries of love and commitment by
Craig Lucas. Runs Friday, February 28 through March 23. 9806 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. 305-751-0562.
Mad Cat Theater Company presents the world premiere of Tin Box Boomerang by Ivonne Azurdia, Thursday – Saturday,
through 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.
Prometeo Theatre presents two one-act period comedies by Anton Chekhov: The Proposal and The Bear.
Friday & Saturday at 8:30 p.m. through March 1. Miami-Dade Community College, Wolfson Campus, Prometeo Theatre, Building 1, Room 1676, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave.,
Miami. 305-237-3262.
Miami Dade Community College Theatre Program presents Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar.
Runs Friday - Sunday, February 28 - March 1 at Miami Dade Community College-North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami. 305-237-1091.
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.
The Hillel Community Theater presents Fiddler on the Roof on Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, March 2 at
2 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El of Greater Miami, 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-5661.
Table Top, a comedy about filming a TV commercial and exploring relationships forged in a stressful environment, runs Saturday,
March 1 through March 30. At GableStage, 1220 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1119.
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.
The Full Monty runs through March 2 at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
305-673-7300.
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 Coconut Grove Playhouse presents X’d: Confessions of a Morman Boy by Steven Fales. Think you’ve got problems?
Imagine being a gay Mormon. Runs Tuesday, March 4 through May 11 in the Encore Room. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.
Seussical The Musical starring Cathy Rigby runs Tuesday, March 4
through Sunday, March 9 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.
Floyd Collins, a musical based on the true story of a Kentucky caver who got trapped
while exploring Sand Cave and his ordeal, runs Wednesday, March 5 through March 30 at Actors Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.
William Whitehurst’s Mosshead, directed by Leroy Clark, will be performed
Thursday – Sunday, March 6 - 8 at DM 150, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th St. Call 305-348-3789.
EDGE Theatre presents Porcelain, a play by Chay Yew about the gay Asian experience in the form of a
murder mystery set in London, Thursday – Saturday, through March 8. At Piccadilly Gardens, 35 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-531-6083.
Coconut Grove Playhouse presents Boulevard of Broken Dreams, a musical by Joel Kimmel based on the life and lyrics of
Al (“I Only Have Eyes for You”) Dubin. Runs through March 9. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.
The M Ensemble presents Tom Cole’s Medal of Honor, on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. through
March 16. The M Ensemble Actors Studio, 12320 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami. 305-895-8955.
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.
Hollywood Playhouse presents Barbara Minkus in Picon Pie, a musical play about the life of Molly Picon directed by
Andy Rogow. Through March 23. 2640 Washington St., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.
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.
Point & Shoot: Learn how to take great pictures with professional photographers on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. at the
Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $5. 305-672-5044 ext. 11.
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 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.
Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor will be broadcast nationwide live from Bayfront Park
Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Saturday, March 1, 5:45 – 8 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com & 305-358-5885.
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.
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.
North Beach Mimo Guided Tours, Sunday, March 2. Walking tours of the historic architecture of North Beach. First Sunday
morning of the month at 10:30 a.m. Ocean Surf Hotel, 7436 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.
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.
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.
The Alton Road Homeowners Association holds an Elections and General Meeting on Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at
Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach. 305-868-6963.
On Thursday, March 6, 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.
T-Rex On Trial, one of the most impressive dinosaur exhibits in the country, runs
through May 4 the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida presents Florida Remembers World War II
honoring the heroic contributions of Floridians in that decisive conflict. Runs through June 1. 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492.
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.
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