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Calendar 8-28
Art
Exhibition Tour: Explore symbols in Art and Design in the Modern Age with a museum guide on Thursday, August 28
at 6 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.
The Wine Club at the National Hotel hosts a Sneak Preview of works from the Miami Beach
Artist-in-Residence Program on Thursday, August 28, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Exhibit is free; wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres $35. National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-423-7274.
Created in Miami Beach – Opening Reception for exhibition of works created as part of the Miami Beach
Artist-in-Residence Program on Friday, August 29, 6 – 8 p.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention center Dr., Miami Beach. Runs through September 1 and continues
through September 21 in the Lobby of the Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
Opening Reception for Metamorphosis: Redefining the Change on Friday, August 29, 7:30 – 10 p.m. at Diaspora
Vibe Gallery, 3938 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-573-4046. Runs through September 15.
The Las Olas Labor Day Weekend Art Fair features works by over 250 artists on Saturday, August 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. &
Sunday, August 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale from S.E. 6th Ave. to S.E. 11th Ave.
Carreño on Jazz, a series of original paintings by Pablo Carreño reflecting New York’s jazz scene, runs through August 31
at Gallery 71 inside Café 71 at 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-756-7100.
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.
Gente oggi/ People now, a series of paintings by Joanne Schiller exploring gestures, feelings and relations among
people in daily life runs through August 31 at the Societa Dante Alighieri, Italian Cultural Center, 800 Douglas Road, Suite 140, Coral Gables. 305-448-9065.
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.
Opening Reception for France Via Española Way, an exhibit of watercolors by
Michel Billardon and Roger Lentz, on Wednesday, September 3, 6 – 7
p.m. Española Way Gallery, 428 Española Way, Miami Beach. Runs through October 30. 305-531-0038.
Exhibition Tour: Explore Art and Design in the Modern Age with a museum guide on Thursday, September 4 at 6
p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.
The Land Through a Lens, featuring works by the giants of early and modern photography, runs Friday, September 5
through October 31 at The Art Museum at FIU, PC 110, University Park, S.W. 107th Ave. & S.W. 8th St., Miami. FREE. 305-348-2890.
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.
This year’s University of Miami Faculty Exhibition runs through September 7 at the Lowe Art Museum, 1301
Stanford 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.
Mania, an exhibition of works by New World School of the Arts students and alumni, runs
through September 7 at ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278.
ArtSouth’s Artist’s Choice exhibition runs through September 10. 240 N. Krome Ave., Homestead. 305-247-9406.
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.
Summer of Art runs through September 30 at CW Gallery, 1766 Bay Road (above Jade Lounge), Miami Beach.
305-490-6906.
Works by Matilde Marin, Ana Patricia Palacios, Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Liliana Porter and Sandra Ramos
will be on view through October 4 at Casas Riegner Gallery, 25 N.E. 39th St., Miami. 305-573-8242.
New Work: Cildo Meireles is a room-size environment by the Brazilian artist on view through October 26 at Miami Art
Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.
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.
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.
Assignment Miami: News Photographers runs through January 18, 2004 at the Historical Museum
of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492.
Auditions
The Key Biscayne Music and Drama Club will hold its Season Auditions on Tuesday & Wednesday,
September 2 & 3, 7 – 9 p.m. at Offices by the Sea, 240 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Looking for Men & Women, 40 – 55 years old. Cold readings. Information: 305-365-0004.
Clubs
Automatic Slims: No cover, No VIP, no bull$%*. Thursdays: Ladies’ Night with DJ Sweet Peach. Fridays &
Saturdays: DJ Shannon. Tuesdays: Doublewide Tuesdays with DJ Mark Leventhal. 1216 Washington Street, Miami Beach. 305-695-0795.
Bash: Lives again. High-energy, sophisticated Euro-Latin. Wednesdays:
House Wednesday – Dance to
House classics. Fridays:
House Party features DJ Niko spinning sexy house and Patio International Sounds w/resident DJ Patrick. International Night with DJ
Patrick Mohr spinning international
grooves. 655 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2274.
Barcode:
Lounge upstairs in the VIP suite, fine cuisine in the dining room.
Fridays:
The Brass King “The Rare Grooves Selector” spins the smoothest in
House, R&B, Rare Grooves and Acid Jazz. Sundays:
Indigo Soul hosted by
Demas of “The Funk
Jazz Lounge” on HOT 105 FM. 1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-534-1711.
B.E.D.: Party like the ancient Romans – in bed. Monday: Secret
Society with DJ Radamas. Tuesdays:
Between The Sheets –
Local DJs spin lounge and move into deep house.
Thursdays:
Erotica Dinner Theatre – special aphrodisiac menu with fetish cabaret dinner theatre
performances and sexy lounge music. 929 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-9070.
Blue: Laid-back vibes. DJs and live music. Mondays: Crescent
Mondays with DJ/Percussionist Stingray and host Fernando. Tuesdays:
DHM presents Double
Jointed with
DJ’s
Stephen,
Edwin &
Omar, aka
DHM. Sundays: Respect, with DJ
Chucky Brown spinning old school. 222 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, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Happy Hour from 9 pm to 5 pm every day. 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3485.
Club Deep: Dance atop a huge aquarium. Fridays: Ladies Night hosted by Power 96’s Jason the Minimixx with DJ
DEF. Saturdays: Forbidden with DJ Pool, 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 E.J. Martinez and DJ Irie. Saturday: DJ Cedric Gervais. 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.
Exile: 12,000 square foot nightclub with a huge dance floor
and stage and state-of-the-art light and sound. Saturdays:
After Hours –
doors open at 5 a.m. with resident DJ’s Gio &
Carlos Martin. 90 N.E. 11th St., Downtown Miami. 305-374-0781.
Gil’s Café: North Beach Tropic-themed nightclub. Wednesdays: New World Improv Night. Thursdays: Live jazz,
R&B, reggae at 9 p.m. Fridays: The Reggae Music Sanctuary, trip-hop and reggae roots music with guest DJs, percussionists and dancers. 216 71st Street, Miami
Beach. 305-867-0779.
Goddess: Elegant decadence against a Kama Sutra backdrop. Thursdays:
Underground with DJs Sammy O, Craig Demo, guest DJs. Fridays:
Meltdown Fridays features
Hip-Hop, Latin, Reggae. Saturdays: Savvy Saturdays with DJ L Smooth plus Whole 9 Inc. 681 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-720-8007.
Honey: Relaxed house. Thursdays: Vintage Vinyl with DJ Ames Dean. Saturdays: Sexy Saturdays with
DJ Nikko playing Latin Rock, Spanish, funk, R&B and house. 645 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2356.
Jade: Three very different rooms. Mondays: Martini Manicure Mondays with Aire Spa. Thursdays: Vive
International. Saturdays: Union with deep house, urban fusion, Asian electronica. 18th St. & Bay Road, Miami Beach. 305-695-0000.
Jazid: Live jazz, blues, funk & R&B seven nights a week. Tuesdays:
Jazz Jazz Jazz with
Joy Francis.
Wednesdays: Get your Samba on. Thursdays: Motown with Bobby Stringer.
Doors open 9 p.m.
1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.
Level: Upscale, multiple dance floors, international DJs. Mondays: Schitzint – Hip-hop Night with DJ Epps
and Camilo Doors. Thursday: Guest DJs in the Blue Room. Wednesdays: Takeover hip-hop party with DJs Camilo, Epps, and Carl
Blaze. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1525.
Lime Bar: Lime-colored, sexy ambiance.
Thursdays: Thomas Penton,
Joseph Anthony,
Austin Leeds, and
Erick Kitel. No cover 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Fridays:
Something Different
with DJ
Oscar Fonseca.
Sundays:
Miami Underground Movement (12 p.m.)
with DJ’s
Black and
Maurizio Erre. 1771 West
Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-534-9975.
Mango’s: Popular party place features Latin continental cuisine and dancing to live house bands Exito, Innasense, 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 newer club.
Tuesdays:
Coyote Ugly features the “down and dirty, wild and fun” “coyotes” pouring drinks and “overflowing with
attitude.” Open bar 10 – 11 p.m. “Drink sexy, erotic, body shots off the coyotes.” 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, Cedric Gervais. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1231.
Opium Garden: Open-air club featuring dance and hip-hop acts. Thursdays: Betty Ford Thursdays with DJs Mr. Mauricio and Top Cat playing everything 80’s, old
school, and hip hop. Sundays: Ritual Sundays with DJ Tony Tone and DJ Irie. 136 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-531-5535.
Oxygen Lounge: Sleek Coconut Grove lounge serving cocktails and sushi. Thursdays: Agua – Latin rock, hip-hop, funk,
and disco sounds. Fridays: Latin and international beats with DJ Laz Quintero. Wednesdays: Dining with Divas with DJ Shawn Rudnick playing 80’s
retro. 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. 305-476-0202.
Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge: Bubbly, DJs. Thursdays:
80’s music with DJ
Snezana.
At Penrod’s Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
Picadilly Garden: Design District hangout & cool restaurant. Saturdays: Symposium with DJ Lolo. Thursdays
and Fridays: Arthur Cruz the Piano Man. 35 N.E. 40th Street, Miami Design District. 305-634-3907.
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.
Pure Lounge: Disco-style house in plush setting above Joia restaurant. Saturdays: DJ Marc Vane. 150 Ocean
Drive, Miami Beach. 786-276-9005.
Rain: New dance club, eclectic mix of music. Tuesdays: Home Cookin’ with DJs Rad, E.J. and DBJ spinning
hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B. Thursdays: The Church Industrial, Goth, New Wave, electroclash with DJs Danny Bled, Carlos Menendez, Aura, Gosub, and
Phoenix Nebula. Fridays: Beautiful with Baka Boyz and DJ Rob Dinero. 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. 786-295-9540.
Rumi: Unique music, fashionable mixed crowd. Mondays: Fat Black Pussycat with DJ Mark Leventhal. Fridays:
Essential South Beach Party with DJ Mark Brickman.
330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-672-4353.
SkyBar
at the Shore Club: Cool, sexy club by the pool area of The Shore Club. Wednesdays: The Remedy –
Deep House, Nu Jazz & Future Soul from the Aquabooty crew.
Thursdays: Zack Bush’s Moroccan Nights featuring guest DJs. Saturdays: Sexy house from DJ Joe Delgado. 1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-358-1999.
Space 34: One of the hotter dance clubs Downtown. Saturdays:
House Sessions with DJs Oscar G, Roland,
Radamas and
Sunrise Sessions with
Ivano Bellini.
Sundays: Gay Sunday Tea Dance. 34 N.E. 11th Street, Downtown Miami. 305-375-0001.
Spi Club: Formerly Club Spin. Fridays: Progressive house with Ariel Baund. Saturdays: Trance with George
Acosta. 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-2800.
Studio: “The Biggest Karaoke Club in the World.” Nightly: Live entertainment and Karaoke. 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:
Temptress Tuesdays with
DJ
Turtle spinning sexy house powered by
Mauro Silva. Thursdays: Simplicity for Consenting Adults hosted by Bang Entertainment with She *DJ Hana. 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami
Beach. 305-672-4765.
Ted’s Hideaway: The total neighborhood bar. Daily: Happy Hour from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 124 2nd Street, Miami Beach.
305-532-9869.
Tobacco Road: “The oldest bar in Miami.” Mondays: Blues band Iko Iko (unplugged). Sundays: August
Campbell. 626 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.
Touch: Belly and flamenco dancers every night. Mondays: S.I.N.
(Service Industry Night) from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. S.I.N.ners receive 50 % off drinks. Tuesdays:
Tuesday Party
features live grooves and the Touch dancers.
910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-532-8003.
Townhouse: Cool, chɥap chill-out pad with lounge. Saturdays: Zack Bush and Erica Freshman present the new
Rooftop Party. 150 20th St., Miami Beach. 305-534-3800.
Twist: Mucho popular gay club. Tuesdays: DJ Bugie, 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: Blues Night from 5:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. with 2 for 1 drinks, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live performances by Nicole
Henry & Lou Duvin. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5468.
Dance
VIII International Ballet Festival – Wednesday & Thursday, September 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. at the Manuel Artime Theater,
Miami; Friday, September 5 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale; Saturday, September 6 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, September 7 at 3 p.m. at
the Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach. 305-549-7711.
The Isadora Duncan Dance Ensemble will perform their program for the upcoming International Dance Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia
on Friday, September 12 at 8:30 p.m. at the 6th Street Dance Studio, 1165 S.W. 6th St., Miami. 305-604-0626.
Festivals & Parties
Pakistani Festival – Celebrate Asian culture with ethnic food, clothing and arts & crafts on Friday, August 29 at
Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550.
Hollywood Beach Clambake – Live jazz, rock and blues, plus a clambake, treasure hunt and more. Friday, August 29, 4 –
10 p.m., Saturday, August 30, Noon – 10 p.m. & Sunday, August 31, Noon – 9 p.m. FREE. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Johnson St. south to Michigan St., Hollywood.
954-924-2980.
The Official Latin Grammy Beach & VIP Party – Saturday, August 30. Beach Concert: 4 p.m. $15. Oceanside Auditorium,
73rd St. & Collins, Miami Beach. After-Show Party: 10:30 p.m. $15. Nikki Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-379-7118.
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
French New Wave Cinema: Thursday, August 28 at 7 p.m. – My Night at Maud’s (Ma nuit chez Maude) – Eric Rohmer’s
insightful comedy about amorous indiscretions will be screened with English subtitles. Reception at 6:30. Seating is limited. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
305-535-2632.
Views from the Underground – Independent Exposure (Sizzling Summer Edition) on Thursday, August 28 at 9
p.m. at The Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-673-4567.
Foreign Film Picnic – Aldmodovar/Spain: All About My Mother (1999). Friday, August 29 at 8 p.m. at The Miami
Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. $25 includes Spanish picnic by Tapas & Tintos. 305-673-4567.
“Dawg Days” Film Festival at Shores Performing Arts Theater presents Young Frankenstein on Saturday,
August 30 at 2 & 7 p.m. Matinee: $10 adults, $5 kids; 7 p.m. screening: $20 for all includes complimentary beverage. 9806 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. 305-751-0562.
Featured Independent – John Walters introduces his films Ramona and In Sink on Saturday,
August 30 at 8 p.m. at The Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-673-4567.
Cinebrunch: Legends of Hollywood – Gregory Peck in Night People (Johnson/1954) on Sunday, August 31 at 1
p.m. at The Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-673-4567.
Lectures & Discussions
The Kabbalah Centre offers a Free Introductory Lecture every Thursday at 7 p.m. at
The Carriage House, 5401 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-692-9223.
The Philosophy Discussion Group meets to discuss The Prince by Machiavelli on
Saturday, August 30 at 2 p.m. at Borders Aventura, 19925 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-0027.
At the Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show, Feng Shui specialists Elyse Santoro and Laura Newmark
present a Designing Your Home with Feng Shui seminar on Sunday, August 31 & Monday, September 1 at 2 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center
Dr., Miami Beach. 305-667-9299.
MIAMIntelligence presents art historian Juan P. Lluria delivering a slide lecture entitled
Marie Antoinette: Between Fashion and the Guillotine on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $10. Cheese
and wine reception at 7 p.m. 305-773-8408.
Art critic and writer Marcia Tucker will speak on Friday, September 5 at 8 p.m. at Florida
International University, Green Library, Room 100, University Park, S.W 107th Ave. & S.W. 8th St., Miami. FREE. 305-348-2890.
Music
Jazz musician Mo Morgen performs Thursday nights in August at Gil’s Café. Solo vocals/keyboards, 8 – 10
p.m. On sax with musicians sitting in, 10 p.m. 216 71st St., Miami Beach. 305-867-0079.
Jazz violinist and bandleader Regina Carter will perform at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral
Gables on Thursday, August 28 at 8 p.m. 305-448-7421 ext. 33.
Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Explosion featuring Carlos Averhoff perform Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln
Road, Miami Beach, Thursday, August 28 at 9, 10:30 p.m. & 12 a.m. 305-534-3600.
El Sacerdote de la Rumba y su grupo La Fé performs Thursdays, 10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln
Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194.
Beast & Baker Nite: 20 bands perform on Thursday, August 28 at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami.
305-374-1198.
Live Jazz at Edelweiss German Restaurant & Bavarian Gasthaus – Every Friday from 7 p.m. flute and sax man Tony
Gonzalez performs in the Biergarten. 2655 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-573-4421.
The Tony Alford Jazz Trio will perform on Friday, August 29, 7 – 10 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral
Gables. 305-442-4406.
Jazz at MOCA: The World Jazz ensemble Oriente will perform on Friday, August 29 at 8 p.m. at the Museum of
Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. FREE. 305-893-6211.
The Wendy Pedersen Quintet performs Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Friday & Saturday,
August 29 & 30 at 10, 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. 305-534-3600.
The Deskarga Jam Band plays Fridays & Saturdays, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
305-673-3194.
Willy Chirino takes the stage on Saturday, August 30 at 9:30 p.m. at Club Tropigala, Fontainebleau Hilton, 4441
Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-7469.
The Baboons perform on Saturday, August 30 at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.
Music Fest Miami: Sunday, August 31, 1 – 11 p.m. Earth, Wind & Fire, Jonathan Butler, Alex Bugnon
and Proyecto Uno are among the many international and local acts performing. At Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. www.musicfestmiami.com.
The Cha Cha Cha All Stars perform with special guest star Carolina La O on Sunday, August 31 at 2 & 8 p.m. Club
Tropigala, Fontainebleau Hilton, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-7469.
August Campbell takes the stage on Sunday, August 31 at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.
Theater Under the Stars: Easy Listening & Dancing with Tony Alexander Duo on Monday, September 1, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.
Dancing in the Moonlight Series: The Wayne L. Fun Show on stage on Tuesday, September 2, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the
Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.
On the Broadwalk Series: Venus & Mar play Classic Rock on Wednesday, September 3, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the
Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.
Russ Freeman & the Rippingtons will perform on Friday, September 5 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts’ Au-Rene Theater, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-983-0422.
The Original Comets perform a Salute to Bill Haley as part of a Sock Hop Fundraiser for the Fort
Lauderdale Film Festival on Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m. – Midnight. $85. At the Ft. Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, 1527 S.W. 1st Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. Info:
561-735-9902.
Poetry & Prose
Open Poetry Reading moderated by Jonathan Rose on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. Bring two short or one long
poem to share. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
The Florida Poets and Writers Forum holds its Monthly Meeting on Saturday, August 30 at 1 p.m. at the
Aventura Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. 305-931-5512.
The South Florida Writers Association meets on Saturday, September 6 at 11:30 a.m. for its Annual Awards Luncheon
at the Holiday Inn, 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables. Featured Speaker: Writer, artist Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, “The Fight Doctor.” $25. 786-877-0136.
Lip, Tongue & Ear Poetry Productions hosts Open Mic Readings on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. at
American Legion Hall, 6445 N.E. 7th Ave., Miami. $4 includes drink and admission. 305-474-0078.
Sports & Athletics
Fossilized Reef Kayak and Snorkel Trip: Friday, August 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & Sunday, August 31 &
Monday, August 1, 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:
305-365-3018.
The Montreal Expos play the Florida Marlins on Friday, August 29 at 7:35 p.m., Saturday, August 30 at 6:05
p.m., Sunday, August 31 at 1:35 p.m. & Monday, September 1 at 4:05 p.m. at Pro Player Stadium, 2269 N.W. 199th Street, North-Dade. 305-626-7400.
Canoeing Workshop: Introduction to basic canoeing skills and safety. Saturday, August 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15.
Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Reservations: 305-365-3018.
Key Biscayne Canoe Trip: Paddle through mangrove forests filled with marine and animal life. Saturday, August 30, 4:30
– 7:30 p.m. & Monday, August 1, 8 – 11 a.m. Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $20. Reservations: 305-365-3018.
Chicken Key Canoe Tour: Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 8 – 11 a.m. Canoe beautiful Biscayne Bay on the way to
Chicken Key Island, a seven-acre bird rookery. $20. Deering Estate at Cutler, 116701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. Reservations: 305-235-1668 ext. 242.
Snorkeling Workshop: Learn basic snorkeling skills and safety. Sunday, August 31, 9 – 11 a.m.
$10 + $5 gear rental. Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Reservations: 305-365-3018.
Registration underway through September 1 for Tackle Football on Miami Beach, children ages 5 –
15. Practice has already begun at Miami Beach Senior High School. First game is September 6. Sponsored by North Shore/Nor Isle Optimist Club and Miami Beach Police
Athletic League. Call 305-215-0958.
The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Florida Marlins on Tuesday, September 2 & Wednesday, September 3
at 7:05 p.m. & Thursday, September 4 at 1:35 p.m. at Pro Player Stadium, 2269 N.W. 199th Street, North-Dade. 305-626-7400.
Registration underway for Flag Football for boy and girls ages 5 – 14 at Founders Park, 3105
N.E. 190th St., Aventura. Practice begins on Monday, September 8. Games will be held on Saturday mornings starting October 4. For more information, contact
Founders Park at 305-466-8556.
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/ Performance
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.
Forever Plaid, the comedic musical tribute to the guy groups of the 50s and 60s, runs through August 31 at the
Broadway Theatre in the Southport Center on the 17th St. Causeway between US1 & the Bridge in Ft. Lauderdale. 954-522-0274.
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.
Hollywood Playhouse presents Patriot Acts, two plays exploring the issue of blacklisting, running from Thursday,
September 4, through September 21. 2640 Washington St., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.
The Alchemy Theatre Company presents its inaugural production, Men Don’t Go To Heaven, about a Southern family in
disarray, running Friday, September 5 through September 28 at On the Boards Theatre, 56 N. Federal Highway, Dania Beach. 954-351-0144.
Actors, poets and musicians do their thing at The Artists Forum on Friday, September 5 at 7 & 9:30 p.m. at the
Village Café, 9540 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. 305-754-9980.
GableStage presents Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terence McNally starring Avi Hoffman and
Laura Turnbull. Runs through September 7, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 & 7 p.m. GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia
Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1119.
Actors’ Playhouse presents the zany musical history of the world The Big Bang, Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. &
Sunday at 2 p.m. through September 21 at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.
Misc.
The Española Way Market hosts art & crafts and jewelry every Friday, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. & Sunday, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Miami Beach’s Española Way between 14th and 16th Streets. 305-673-4166.
The Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show runs Friday, August 29, 6 – 10:30 p.m., Saturday &
Sunday, August 30 & 31, Noon – 10:30 p.m., Monday, September 1, Noon – 7:30 p.m. & Tuesday, September 2, 6 – 10:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901
Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. 305-667-9299.
Cigar Roller Show every Friday & Saturday, 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
305-673-3194.
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.
Explore the culture and history of Miami’s Panamanian and Haitian communities at Music Fest Miami 2003. Saturday, August 30,
Noon – 5 p.m. Bus tours leave from Panamanian-American C.E.T., Jose Marti Park, 351 S.W. 4th St., Miami and Haitian-American C.E.T., Church of Notre Dame D’Haiti,
100 N.E. 62nd St., Miami. FREE. 305-373-0011.
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. FREE. Advance 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.
Lincoln Road Farmers Market – Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, juices, flowers, plants and
more. Lincoln Rd. between Pennsylvania Ave. & Alton Rd., Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.
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.
On Thursday, September 4 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.
Author Naomi Wolf and actress Erin Gray are among the featured guests at the Wise Women Weekend on Saturday
& Sunday, September 6 & 7, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Conference includes workshops, panels, entertainment, ceremonies, some meals and a trade show. $275 in advance; $325 at the door. Radisson
Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-7759 or
www.wisewomenweekend.com.
New Miami Alternative Health & Fitness Expo – Music, Speakers & Practitioners. Friday, September 5 through Sunday,
September 7 at the Seville Beach Hotel, 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Info: 305-532-5111.
The Lincoln Road Antique & Collectibles Market takes place on Sunday, September 7, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the 400 – 1000
blocks of Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach. 305-673-4991.
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.
Discover the laws of motion from “Sir Isaac Newton” himself at the Miami Museum of Science’s interactive exhibit
Newton’s Notions: Force, Motion and You. Ongoing. 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Free with museum admission. 305-646-4200.
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.
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. |
