Calendar 5-1 - 5-8

• Out & About

Art

Artist Isabelle Debrosse offers a Free Workshop for adults about creativity and enjoying the process of creating art. Thursday, May 1, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Northeast Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. 305-931-5512.

Exhibition Tour: Explore Close Up in Black with a museum guide on Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

Homefront Invasion, Mark Mothersbaugh’s solo exhibit runs through May 2 at Objex Artspace, 500 N.W. 24^th St., Ste F, Miami. 305-576-6551.

Opening Reception on Friday, May 2, 7 – 10 p.m. for photographer Robin Hill’s Song of Light, Dance of Shadow at Britto Central, 818 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-8821. Runs through May 8.

Opening Reception on Friday, May 2, 7 – 10 p.m. for the Sebastian Spreng exhibition at The Americas Collection, 2440 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. 305-446-5578. Runs through May 31.

New Deco – Pop and Stuff runs through May 3 at Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 139 N.E. 39^th St., Miami. 305-573-4046.

The multi-media installation SET is on view Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 7 p.m. through May 3 at PS 742, 1165 S.W. 6^th St., Little Havana. 305-324-0585.

For Heaven’s Sake, the new marionette production by Pablo Cano, will be performed on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

Sideshow of the Absurd is a multi-media installation at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. Runs through May 4. 954-921-3274.

Exhibition Tour: Explore Cuban graphic design in Art and Design in the Modern Age with a museum guide on Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

Opening Reception on Thursday, May 8 from 7 – 11 p.m. for Yellow vs. Yellow: Works by Rocky Bridges and Gail Mitchell at Art Center/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-538-7887. Runs through June 1.

The Bakehouse Art Complex’s 17^th Anniversary Exhibition runs through May 9. 561 N.W. 32^nd St., Miami. 305-576-2828.

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.

Reflections and Dreams, an exhibition of woodcut prints by Tom Virgin, runs through May 15 at Leonard Tachmes Gallery, 817 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-895-1030.

MDCC’s Annual Student Exhibition runs through May 16 at the Wolfson Gallery, Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2^nd Ave., Suite 1365, Miami. 305-237-3042.

The group show Abstract Miami runs through May 17 at the Dorsch Gallery, 151 N.W. 24^th St., Miami. 305-576-1278.

Casa Bacardi and the Lowe Art Museum host an exhibition of Contemporary Cuban Art.  Runs through May 18. At Casa Bacardi, University of Miami, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-284-2822.

Emergency Tension, an exhibit of photographs by Dominique Figarella and Renata Poljak, runs through May 26 at Daniel Azoulay Gallery, 3900 A N.E. 1^st Ave., Miami. 305-576-11977.

Sculptor Manuel Carbonell’s Works on Bronze is on view through May 31 at Beaux Arts Gallery, 2451 Brickell Ave., Miami. 305-858-6776.

New Work/New Artists: Sally Bennett, Kelio, and Marele Rose at Adamar Fine Arts, 177 N.E. 39^th St., Miami. 305-576-1355. Runs through May 31.

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. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

Shirin Neshat examines the division of social roles between men and women in Islamic society through film and photographic scenes. Runs through June 1 at the Miami Art Museum 101 E. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

Cundo Bermudez: A Life In Art is a retrospective exhibition celebrates the art of the Cuban master who will celebrate his 90^th birthday in 2004. Runs through June 1 at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.

University of Miami Student/MFA Exhibition –- An annual two-part exhibition featuring juried work by students and Master of Fine Arts candidates. Runs through June 1 at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422.

New Landscapes featuring artists Jim Couper, Joe Davoli, Rafael Salazar and others runs through June 7 at the Barbara Gillman Gallery, 5582 N.E. 4^th court #5, Miami. 305-759-9155.

It Came from Studio Floor, an exhibition of new work by Trenton Doyle Hancock, runs through June 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

Hannalore Baron: Works from 1969 – 1987. Features the collage artist’s works combining prints, drawings and fabrics to form abstract compositions. Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Runs through June 15. 305-673-7533.

My Reality: Contemporary Art and the Culture of Japanese Animation features fantastic sci-fi creatures, cyborgs, robots and karaoke work of contemporary artists from South Korea and Japan.  Runs through June 15 at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561- 832-5196.

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.

Close Up in Black: African American Film Posters runs through July 17 at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

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.

An architect/ artist team is featured in New Work: Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquandt through June 22 at the Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami. 305-375-3000.

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.

Patisse Gallery: The current exhibit is a retrospective of nude oil paintings and drawings. 2045 N.W. 1^st Ave., Miami. 305-571-5076. Runs through June 28.

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 17^th – 20^th century. The Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-5422. Runs through July 4.

Selections from the Permanent Collection runs through July 7 at the Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1706.

Homage to Chagall: The Artist and His Yiddish Connection runs through August 31 at the Dora Teitelboim Center for Yiddish Culture, 269 Giralda Ave., Ste. 201, Coral Gables. 305-774-9244.

Visual Poetics: Art and the Word features works by artists focusing on the interaction of words and images. Runs through November 16 at the Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

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. Fridays: After 5, DJ Carlos Fusaro spins until 12:30 a.m. 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 71^st 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. 18^th 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 23^rd 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.

Nerve: Cool new club. Fridays: Major international DJs. Saturdays: “Crossover” music. Sundays: Hip-Hop. 247 23^rd St., Miami Beach. 305-695-8697.

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.

The Playwright: Irish pub and international soccer Mecca. Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Von Halle spins Brit pop, retro 80s & international rock. 1265 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-534-0667.

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 23^rd 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 20^th 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

Inbal Pinto Dance Company performs Oyster on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m. at the Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. This troupe of Israeli dancers and actors combines theater, dance and acrobatics. 305-372-0925.

Millenium Dance Syndicate performs on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at Hollywood Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood. 954-924-8175.

Flamenco dancer Clarita Filgueiras and her company, Flamenco Puro, perform Fiesta Flamenca, a program of modern and traditional flamenco dances, on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. at Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1654 S.W. 107^th Ave., Miami. 305-226-0030. 

The Breffni Irish Dancers present An Afternoon of Irish Dance including a Lecture/Demonstration and a post-performance Workshop on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. at Performing Arts Network (PAN), 13126 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-899-7730.

Normandy Swings: Swing Dance Showcase with performances and public dancing on Thursday, May 8, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Normandy Village Fountain, 71^st St & Rue Vendome, Miami Beach. 305-865-4147. 

Conga Rhythms: Dance and Drumming Workshop exploring the rhythm patterns of Conga music and dance with Iroko Afro-Cuban Dance Theater on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. At the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

Maximum Dance Company presents its final program of the season including the World premiere of Yanis Pikieris and David Palmer’s The Rite of Spring on Friday & Saturday, May 9 & 10 at the Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. 305-259-9775.

Festivals & Parties

Sayonara Kusama, a Closing Party for the Yayoi Kusama exhibition, takes place on Thursday, May 1, 6 – 9 p.m. at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. $10. 305-673-7530.

The Pan African Jam will feature pop and jazz singer Jon Lucien, poet Sonia Sanchez and activist Dick Gregory plus arts & crafts and ethnic food. Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the African-American Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Ft.

The McDonald’s Air & Sea Show comes to Ft. Lauderdale Beach on Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4. www.aairseashow.com.

Miami Beach’s non-profit arts organizations will showcase themselves all over Miami Beach during ArtsBeach 2^nd Thursdays on Thursday, April 10. Held every 2^nd Thursday each month. 305-673-7500.

The Cajun/Zydeco Crawfisf Festival returns to Ft. Lauderdale, May 8 – 11. Continuous music, Cajun & Creole food, dancing and more. Hours: Thursday, 7 – 11 p.m.; Friday, 5 – 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Ft. Lauderdale Festival Site, 1201 N.W. 55^th St. 964-828-5934.

Film & Video

On Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m., Eat the KImono, a documentary about feminist Japanese dancer and performer Hanayagi Genshu, will be screened at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Psychoanalyzing the Movies: the Florida Psychoanalytic Society presents Helen Banta, Ph.D. discussing the Mexican film Like Water for Chocolate on Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the University of Miami’s Storer Auditorium, 5250 University Ave., Coral Gables. 305-669-4353.

The Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, showcasing films on gay and lesbian themes from all over the country, returns to South Beach and runs through Sunday, May 4. For details and locations call 305-534-9924.

Lectures & Discussions

The Miami chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sponsors an Open Forum on the Bay Link on Thursday, May 1, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Miami Beach Women’s Club, 2401 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach. 305-448-7488.

Dr. Thomas Cripps lectures on Movies, Race, and World War II on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Limited seating; RSVP to 305-535-2645.

The Inter-American Chapter of Hadassah presents Arthur N. Teitelbaum, Southern Area Director of the Anti-Defamation League, speaking on Antisemitism throughout the Ages on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Sephardic Congregation of Florida, 1200 Normandy Dr., Miami Beach. 305-538-6717.

MOCA director and chief curator Bonnie Clearwater will present an Art Talk about the exhibition Frankenthaler: Paintings on Paper (1949 – 2202) on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. Reservations: 305-893-6211.

The Jewish Genealogical Society will host a discussion entitled Share Our Success on Sunday, May 4. Members share genealogical methods and discoveries. Greater Miami Jewish Federation Building, 4200 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Call 305-531-2612 for time.

Cuban feminist theologian Dr. Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz will speak on Reconciliation: A Matter of Justice in the 21^st Century on Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m. followed by a post-lecture Luncheon at noon. Florida Center for Theological Studies, 111 N.E. First St., Miami. Reservations necessary: 305-379-3777.

Cocktails & Lecture: Havana-based artist Sandra Ramos will discuss her first solo exhibition in the U.S., Heritage of a Fish, on Tuesday, May 6, 7 – 9 p.m. at Casas Riegner Gallery, 25 N.E. 39^th St., Miami. 305-573-8242.

MIAMIntelligence presents historian Benno Lowe speaking on Early Modern English Pirates: More than Treasure Maps and Pixie Dust on Wednesday, May 730 at 7 p.m. at the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. www.miamintelligence.com.

Music

New World Symphony presents Schumann: The Quintessential Romantic’s Second Symphony on Thursday, May 1 & Saturday May 3 at 8 p.m. Program also includes pianist Jon-Kimura Parker performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331.

Florida Grand Opera presents Puccini’s La Bohème on Thursday, May 1 & Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 305-854-7890.

Classical pianist Riccardo Caramella will perform a program of music by Donizetti, Bellini, Rossini, Puccini and other Italian composers on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m. at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables. 305-284-5813.

The Turk Mauro Quartet performs Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach on Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, at 10 & 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. 305-534-3600.

South Beach Chamber Ensemble will perform music by contemporary composers on Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at Performing Arts Network (PAN), 13126 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-899-7730.

The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami presents its Annual Reunion Concert on

Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables. 305-284-5813.

Performer/director Pedro Memelsdorff brings his early music ensemble Mala Punica to Miami Beach on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 3716 Garden Ave., Miami Beach. They will perform the medieval mass Missa Cantilena on period instruments. 305-669-1376.

At the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch on Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kats n’ Jammers performs a tribute to Dixieland jazz. Peck Courtyard stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

Duo D’Accord, the two-hand classical piano team of Shao-Yin Huang and Sebastian Euler, will perform on Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables. 305-284-5813.

Poruguese fado diva Mariza will sing on Wednesday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-545-8546.

The Greater Miami Youth Symphony Ensemble will perform on Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

The South Beach Chamber Ensemble will perform string quartets by Haydn and Bartok on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Jazz diva Nancy Wilson sings in concert on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Studio presents an evening of Classic Opera Scenes on Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331.

Society, Charity & Fashion

Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.: The Tropical Extravaganza Party benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Miami includes cocktails, an art show, supper by the bite and swimwear fashions. $125. At Saks Fifth Ave., Bal Harbour. 305-865-1100 ext. 216.

St. John’s Church will hold a Fundraising Yard Sale, Trinkets and Treasures, featuring new and gently used clothing, household items, books, accessories and knick-knacks donated by parishioners and local businesses. Saturday, May 3 starting at 9 a.m. 4764 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach. 305-531-7166.

Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services holds its 15^th Annual Fundraising Dinner/Dance on Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Dave Barry will join WFOR’s Bob Soper for “Bob and Dave’s Disco Fever.” At the Wyndham Grand Bay Hotel in Coconut Grove. $185/person. Reservations: 305-636-3514.

Saturday, May 3 – Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.: “All That Glitters” Fashion Jewelry Event – Jewelry collections and refreshments – at Saks Fifth Ave., Bal Harbour. 305-865-1100 ext. 216.

Sports & Athletics

The San Francisco Giants play the Florida Marlins on Tuesday - Thursday, May 6 - 8 at 7:05 p.m. at Pro Player Stadium, 2269 N.W. 199^th Street, North-Dade. 305-626-7400.

The 19^th Annual MOS Imaging Systems Miami Corporate Run, a 3.1 mile road race/walk for employees of corporations, government agencies and financial institutions, takes place on Thursday, May 8 at 6:45 p.m. at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-9911.

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.

Tropical Divers: Daily diving trips at Haulover Park Marina and beach, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Call 305-949-2800 or visit www.tropic-diver.com.

Skyward Kites: Kite sale and rental. Daily, 9 a.m. – Sunset. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-893-0906.

Theater

New World School of the Arts presents Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Person of Setzuan on Thursday, May 1 – Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Louise O. Gerrits Theater, 8^th Floor, 25 N.E. 2^nd St., Miami. 305-237-3541.

Apron Strings spoofs motherhood in a series of comedic vignettes. Runs Thursday, May 1 through May 25 at Hollywood Playhouse, 2640 Washington Ave., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.

The Shores Performing Arts Theater presents the Tony-nominated musical by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers. Runs Friday, May 2 through May 18. 9806 N.E. 2^nd Ave., Miami Shores. 305-751-0562.

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 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.

Theatre de Underground presents “experimental theatre for the experimental mind” on Mondays at 10 p.m. at Churchill’s Hideaway, 5501 N.E. 2^nd Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

The Forbidden Broadway: 20^th Anniversary Celebration musical comedy revue spoofs Broadway’s famous shows and stars. Tuesday, May 6 through May 11 at the Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

EDGE Theatre presents A.R. Gurney’s tribute to a lifelong love, Love Letters, Thursday – Saturday, through May 10 at 8 p.m. at Piccadilly Gardens, 35 N.E. 40^th St., Miami. $10. 305-531-6083.

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 through May 11 in the Encore Room. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.

The Coconut Grove Playhouse presents Once Removed, by Eduardo Machado. This tale of sorrow and satire about five privileged Cuban exiles who have fled Castro’s Cuba a few months prior to the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco stars Lucy Arnaz. Runs through May 13. 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.

The M Ensemble Company presents Spunk with musical direction by Melton Mustafa. Runs through May 18 at the M Ensemble Actors Studio, 12320 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-895-8955.

The Foreigner, an Off-Broadway comedy about a group of friends who must deal with a stranger they meet at a fishing lodge, runs through May 25, at the Stage Door Theatre, 26^th St. Theatre, 1444 N.E. 26^th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-344-7765.

The Diary of Anne Frank, based on the true story of a Jewish family’s plight in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam during World War II, runs through June 1. At GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1119.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying follows the career of J. Pierrepont Finch who sings, dances, and weasels his way from the mailroom to the top of the World Wide Wicket Company. Runs through June 15. Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs. 954-344-7764.

Misc.

On Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 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. 1^st & 3^rd Thursday of each month at Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive. 305-993-0096.

The Española Way Market hosts music, art and crafts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Miami Beach’s Española Way between 14^th and 16^th Streets. 305-673-4166.

The Normandy Isle Farmers Market doles out produce, flowers and houseplants at 900 71^st 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.

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.

The Lincoln Road Antique & Collectibles Market takes place on Sunday, May 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the 400 – 1000 blocks of Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach. 305-673-4991.

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.

Spanish Conversation Club meets Tuesdays at 6:30 to speak Spanish over dinner and/or drinks in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere (usually on Lincoln Road). RSVP to Harriet at 305-535-9955 for this week’s location.

Adopt A Pet Event: Wednesday, May 7, Noon – 5 p.m. Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $60 includes health exam, sterilization, vaccinations and license tag. 954-921-2954.

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. 79^th St., JFK Causeway, Miami. 305-751-9840.

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. 72^nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668 ext. 242.

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.