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  Last Updated: Friday, July 21, 2006  

Calendar 7-3 - 7-10

 

Art

 

 

Exhibition Tour: Explore Close Up in Black with a museum guide on Thursday, July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

 

Opening Reception for Andy Warhol: Vanishing Animals, a series of unique paper collages, on Thursday, July 3, 7 – 9 p.m. Dorothy Blau Gallery, 1088 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbour Islands. 305-866-9986. Runs through August 16.

 

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.

 

Opening Reception for the 5th Annual Curiously Strong Collection show on Saturday, July 5, 8 – 11 p.m. at ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278. Runs through August 3.

 

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

 

The ArtSouth Faculty Exhibition runs through July 9. 240 N. Krome Ave., 2nd Floor, Homestead. 305-247-9406.

 

The High School Senior Art Exhibition Showcase runs through July 10 at New World School of the Arts Gallery, 25 N.E. 2nd St., First Floor, Miami. 305-237-3620.

 

Exhibition Tour: Explore Close Up in Black with a museum guide on Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

 

Structures Revealed, a photography exhibition by Roy Quesada, is on view through July 12 at Portobello Ristorante, 2841 Coral Way, Miami. 305-445-0093.

 

The Summer Sculpture Show runs through July 14 at the Dorsch Gallery, 151 N.W. 24th St., Miami.

 

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

 

Wish We Were Here runs through July 17 at Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 139 N.E. 39th St. 305-573-4046.

 

The Beginning of Seeing: Adolph Gottlieb and Tribal Art runs through July 27 at the Lowe Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3353.

 

Destino de Grandeza, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by José Luis Anzizar, runs through July 30 at Pesqueira Gallery, 10 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-571-8383.

 

Federico Uribe: Sculptures runs through July 31 at the Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7533.

 

The Best of NAEMI: Selections from the National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill Art Collection runs through August 15 at Miami-Dade Community College, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Centre Gallery, 3rd Floor, Miami. 305-237-3696.

 

The international group show, Sharks in the Morning, runs through August 16

at Daniel Azloulay Gallery, 3900 N.E. 1st Ave., Miami. 305-576-1977.

 

Marina Kessler Gallery hosts the Summer Group Show, encompassing installation, video, photography, mixed media, sculpture and painting, through August 16. 2628 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami. 305-573-6006.

 

The sculptural group show Customized and the mixed media installation Assembly of an Allegory run through August 16 at Rocket Projects, 3440 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-576-6082.

 

Florida Artists: Painting and Installation, an exhibit featuring works by Jim Couper and Bill Burke runs through August 20 at The Art Museum at FIU at S.W. 107th Ave. & 8th Street University Park, PC 110, Miami.

 

The works of the Flemish sculptor Johan Creten are on display through August at The Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

 

Sandra Ramos: Heritage of a Fish runs through August 31 at Casas Riegner Gallery, 25 N.E. 39th St., Miami. 305-573-8242.

 

Imagine: Selections from the Permanent Collection, an innovative array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, watercolors, video, and more, runs through August 31 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami. 305-893-6211.

 

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.

 

The Edouard Duval-Carrié exhibition, Endless Passage, runs through September 7 at Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Sanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3535.

 

American Tableaux: Many Voices, Many Stories explores the narrative tradition in American art from the 1920s to the present via paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs. Runs through September 7 at Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

 

Cuba: Imagínate! – A photography exhibition documenting contemporary life in Cuba, including over 50 photographs by Cuban-American photographer Roy Llera, runs through September 14 at Casa Bacardi, University of Miami, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-284-2822.

 

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.

 

Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection, a selection of twentieth-century figurative works on paper, runs through November 16 at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7533.

 

El Viaje, a visual chronicle of the Latin American Jews who settled in Florida, runs through November 22 at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.

 

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 Artongoing. The Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7533.

 

Assignment Miami: News Photographers runs through January 18, 2004 at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492.

 

 

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.   FridaysAbstakt 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. TuesdaysPhylos with Deep House MovementWednesdays: 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 JeffSaturdaysTease Ladies’ Night with DJ Select, Jason DeepSundays: 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 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 EppsSaturdays: 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 - SundaysDJs 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.

 

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 AlbertoniFridays & 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 23rd 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. ThursdaysMoon 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. SaturdaysNotorious 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 DeanThursdays: 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 NightFridays & 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 UsThursdays: 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

 

Caribbean Fiesta: Body Nation Dance Theatre performs a program of modern, jazz, reggae, calypso and African dance. Monday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami. 305-636-2350.

 

Tamalyn Dallal and the Mid Eastern Dance Exchange present Orientalia, a summer Belly Dance Festival on Thursday, July 10, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Euclid Bandshell at Lincoln Road & Euclid Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-1608.

 

The contemporary jazz dance company Extremities will perform “works exploring freedom and cooperation through movement” on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

 

 

Festivals & Parties

 

 

La Lega de Viscayani will host its 5th annual Red, White & Blue celebration on Thursday, July 3 from 8 p.m. until midnight. 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami. 305-856-4866.

 

America’s Birthday Bash on Friday, July 4 from 3 – 9 p.m. features live music, food, drink, arts & crafts, and, of course, “the ultimate fireworks display.” At the Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550.

 

North Beach is the site for a Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular including a concert by Arturo Sandoval. FREE. 7 – 10 p.m. Just off the beach at 72nd St., Miami Beach. 305-865-4147.

 

Artemis presents Surreal Saturday, a multi-disciplinary Happening melding music, dance, theater and multi-media art, on Saturday, July 5, 9 p.m. – Midnight at PS 742, 1165 S.W. 6th St., Miami. $7.42. 305-324-0585.

 

The Haitian American Day Festival featuring numerous musical acts takes place on Sunday, July 6, 2 p.m. –12 a.m. at Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-944-3369.

 

Vision: Miami – Brings together the business, artistic and cultural communities of South Florida to network. Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Flavour, 2895 McFairlane Road, Coconut Grove. Information: Johnny Regan at 305-305-2651.

 

 

Film & Video

 

 

The Bass Museum of Art presents Open New Video Jam produced and curated by Elizabeth Hall on Thursday July 3, at 7 – 8 p.m. at 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Free with museum admission. 305-695-0946.

 

Florida Moving Image Archive presents its 3rd Annual <<Rewind/Fast Forward>> Film & Video Festival running Thursday – Sunday, July 10 – 13 at the Ashe Auditorium at the Knight Center, 400 S.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. Information: 305-375-1505 or www.rewindfastforward.org

 

The Shores Performing Arts Theater presents a Fundraising presentation of the film classic The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, July 12. Screenings: 1 p.m. for kids, 8 p.m. for adults. At the Shores Theater, 9806 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. 305-751-0562.

 

 

Lectures & Discussions

 

 

MIAMIntelligence presents award winning photographer Robin Hill in a slide lecture on What Is Miami Modernism? on Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-773-8408.

 

 

Music

 

 

Oleta Adams will perform at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables on Thursday, July 3rd at 8 p.m. 305-448-7421 ext. 33.

 

The Turk Mauro Quartet will perform Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach on Friday & Saturday, July 4 & 5 at 10, 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. 305-534-3600.

 

Theater Under the Stars: Easy Listening & Dancing with Miguel & Company on Monday, July 7, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

Pianist Mike Orta performs with bassist Don Wilner Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Monday – Wednesday, July 7 - 9 at 9, 10:30 p.m. & 12 a.m. 305-534-3600.

 

Dancing in the Moonlight Series: To the Easy Listening sounds of Mat & Nat on Tuesday, July 8 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

Bobby McFerrin conducts and performs with Chamber Orchestra of Hope on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Program: Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Cellos and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. 305-372-2975.

 

On the Broadwalk Series: Green River  performs a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Reival on Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

The Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning Latin Rock group La Ley will perform on Friday, July 11 at 8 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

 

Gotan Project, an electronic multimedia tango collective based in Paris, comes to South Beach on Friday, July 11 at 9 p.m. Club Level, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5202.

 

Natcha Atlas, Electro Bamako, DuOud and So Kalmery will be among the performers at the North African music revue Vive La World on Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the 73rd Street Bandhell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5202.

 

The Motown Review with Bobby Stringer performs on Saturday, July 12, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Montella Park, 901 N. 69th Way, Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

 

Poetry

 

Lip, Tongue & Ear Poetry Productions hosts Open Mic Readings on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 6445 N.E. 7th Ave., Miami. $4 includes drink and admission. 305-474-0078.

 

Peter Hargati reads from his book Mother Tongue: A Broken Hungarian Love Song on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. followed an Open Mike Poetry Session. At the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

 

 

Sports & Athletics

 

Mayor’s Health & Fitness Challenge Kick-Off: A Fitness Walk with Mayor Alex Penelas will begin the day’s activities including kayaking, biking, aerobics, tai chi and health screenings. Friday, July 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Miami. 305-278-4151.

 

Fossilized Reef Kayak and Snorkel Trip: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 4 – 6, 3 – 6 p.m. Explore marine life and fossilized mangrove roots at Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $25. Reservations: 305-665-3018.

 

Key Biscayne Canoe Trip: Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 8 – 11 a.m. Explore the mangrove forests of Biscayne Bay. Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $20. Reservations: 305-365-3018.

 

Biscayne Bay Canoe Trip: Sunday, July 6, 4 – 6 p.m. Canoe the mangrove-lined shores of Matheson Hammock Park. Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $20. Reservations: 305-662-4124.

 

The Aventura Marketing Council hosts A Conversation with Jay Fiedler. Chat with the Miami Dolphins quarterback about the upcoming football season at a Luncheon on Wednesday, July 9 at 12:15 p.m. at Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura. RSVP: 305-932-4701.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Music, Music, Music, a cabaret show featuring pop hits from the 50’s, runs through July 6 at Hollywood Playhouse, 2640 Washington St., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.

 

City Theatre presents Summer Shorts 2003 running from July 10 through 20 at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Fort Lauderdale. Information: 305-365-5400.

 

Mad Cat Theatre Company presents Cope, a world premiere comedy by Paul Tei about an egomaniacal theater director’s last stand, Thursdays – Saturdays, July 11 – August 2 at Miami Light Project, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-6377.

 

New Theatre presents The Shakespeare Project: Othello and Twelfth Night. The two plays will run in rotating repertory through August 17. At New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables. 305-443-5373.

 

 

Misc.

 

 

The 4th of July weekend Clearance Sale at Aventura Mall runs from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6. 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110.

 

On Thursday, July 3 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. 1st & 3rd 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 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.

 

Birds, Butterflies & Binoculars: Learn binocular basics for bird watching and butterfly observing. Bring binoculars. Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach. $3. Reservations: 305-948-2891.

 

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.

 

Crandon Nature Walk: Discover fascinating wildlife on this naturalist led hammock walk. Saturdays & Sundays at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. FREEAdvance reservations required. 305-365-3018.

 

Greynolds Nature Walk: Saturdays & Sundays, 1 – 3 p.m. $3. Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-948-2891.

 

The Lincoln Road Antique & Collectibles Market takes place on Sunday, July 6, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the 400 – 1000 blocks of Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach. 305-673-4991.

 

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.

 

The Mr. & Mrs. Club for couples meets Wednesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. for dinner and meeting. Call Rick at 954-456-0408 for details on this and other club activities.

 

Senior Living Options: What Choices Do You Have? is a support group discussion facilitated by elder care specialist Alene Feinstein. Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at The Palace Suites, 11377 S.W. 84th St., Miami. Reservations required: 305-270-7016.

 

The Miami Chapter of Amnesty International meets on Wednesday, July 9 at 8 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-673-2183.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Salty’s Pirate Playground features a two-level pirate ship with water blasters, cargo nets, punch bags, padded areas and a spiral slide to entertain kids. Ongoing. At Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. 305-361-5705.

 

 



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