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Art

Art Basel: Miami Beach features over 175 leading art galleries and over 1,000 artists from around the world Thursday, December 2 through Sunday, December 5, 12 – 8 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach.

IPO: Market Research, a multi-disciplinary work by Octavio Campos, Dinorah de Jesus Rodriguez and Michelle Weinberg, runs Thursday to Sunday, December 2 – 5 at the Townhouse Hotel, 150 20^th St., Miami Beach. 305-324-0585.

Opening Receptions on Thursday & Friday, December 2 & 3, 7 – 11 p.m. for The Mark Seliger Photographs at Artist in Residence Gallery, 3015 Grand Ave. #230 2^nd level CocoWalk, Coconut Grove. 305-443-9799. Runs through December 30.     

Opening Reception on Friday, December 3, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. for Parallel Universe: Art Show of the New Movement curated by Franceso LoCastro at SRX Studio, 228 N.E. 59^th St., Miami. 305-762-5757. Runs through December 9.

Collaboration by Romero Britto and Alan Roth will feature over 20 joint art works and a party to benefit the United Way Foundation on Friday, December 3, 8 – 11 p.m. at Britto Central Gallery, 818 Lincoln Riad, Miami Beach. $50. 1-800-226-3320.   

The ScopeMiami Art Fair runs Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5, noon to 8 p.m. at the Townhouse Hotel, 150 20^th St., Miami Beach, 212-268-1522.

Docent Tour – Enjoy a guided tour of the Bass Museum’s collections and temporary exhibits on Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Opening Reception for Three Visions, One Sculptor: Aspects of Humanity on Saturday, December 4 at Chelsea Galleria, 32 N.E. 39^th St., Miami. 305-576-2950. Runs through January 5.

Opening Reception on Saturday, December 4, 7 – 11 p.m. for Emanuele Viscuso: Sculptures and Installations at Art Vitam Gallery, 3452 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-571-8342. Runs through December 31.

Opening Reception for the group exhibition Most Wanted on Saturday, December 4, 7 p.m. – late at Fache Arts Gallery, 2300 N. Miami Ave. #B, Miami. 305-975-6933. Runs through December 30.

Opening Reception on Saturday, December 4, at 8:30 p.m. for Art Basel-featured pop artist Burton Morris at Adamar Fine Arts, 77 N.E. 39^th St., Miami. 305-576-1355.

The winter juried Breakfast at the Bakehouse art show will be held on Saturday, December 4, 9 p.m. – midnight at the Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 N.W. 32^nd St., Miami. 305-576-2828.

The Lincoln Road Antique & Collectibles Market takes place on Sunday, December 5, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the 400 & 500 Blocks of Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. 305-673-4991. 

The Locust Project will be exhibiting Eric Wesley on Sunday, December 5 through December 28, 105 N.W. 23^rd St., Miami. 305-576-8570.

Design Night: Thursday, December 9. The second Thursday of every month is Design Night in the Miami Design District. Art galleries in the area remain open late for after-hour displays and presentations from 6 to 10 p.m.

Vengeance #2: F**K SHAME STRIP FEAR, a photography exhibit by Michael Tronn, runs through December 19 At The Farm, 50 N.W. 31^st St., Miami. 305-532-3467.

Photography runs through December 23 at Camera Obscura, 1165 S.W. 6^th St., Miami. 786-262-7853.

SIX-EIGHT by Robert Thiele runs through December 31 at Barbara Gillman Gallery, 3814 N.E. Miami Ct., Miami. 305-573-1920.

Is It Inflated?, a group show of inflated sculptures, runs through December 31 at Damien B. Contemporary Art Center, 282 N.W. 36^th St., Miami. 305-573-4949.

The group exhibition Till the End of the Year runs through January 1 at the Dorsch Gallery, 151 N.W. 24^th St., Miami. 305-576-1278.

Objects of Virtue, a group exhibition of works by South Florida artists, runs through January 2 at ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278.

Abstractions by Gilberto Frómeta runs through January 5 at Fernando Pessoa Gallery, 128 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-441-6554.

All Art Collections Start Small runs through January 6 at The Art Gallery at Government Center, Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 N.W. 1^st St., Miami.

Keepsake by Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova runs through January 8 at Leonard Tachmes Gallery, 817 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-895-1030.

Rosario Pugliese’s Untitled Numbers runs through January 8 at the Octopus Building, 169 N.W. 36^th St., Miami. 305-720-6622.

The Mismeasure of Nature by Marc Dennis runs through January 15 at the Bettcher Gallery, 5582 N.E. 4^th Ct., Miami. 305-758-7556.

Works by four local artists will be on view through January 15 at Ambrosino Gallery, 769-771 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-891-5577.

Paris Moderne: Art Deco Works from the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris runs through January 23 at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Fabian Marcaccio: Miami-Paintant runs through January 23 at Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101 W. Flagler, Miami. 305-375-3000.

Drawings and Paintings and Mass Seduction by Marc Dennis runs through January 23 at the Bettcher Gallery, 55 St. Station, 5583 N.E. #3 4^th Ct. 305-758-7556.

How Do We Want To Be Governed? runs through January 30 at Miami Art Central, 5960 S.W. 57^th Ave., Miami. 305-455-3333.

Standing Still While We Move Across Land: New Work by John Espinosa runs through January 30 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

Utopia of Form: Argentinean Concrete Art runs through January 31 at Alejandra von Hartz Fine Arts, 180 N.E. 39^th St., Miami. 305-438-0220.

Do It Yourself by Marcelo Nunes and Demeure by Klaus Fruchtnis runs through January 31 at Marina Kessler Gallery, 2628 N.W. 2^nd Ave., Miami. 305-573-6006.

Impressionism and Beyond: Plein Air Landscapes and Portraiture runs through February 27 at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Streets and Faces: Jazz Age Paris, London, Berlin, and New York runs through March 20 at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

Beyond Geometry: Experiments in Form, 1940s – 70s runs through April 24

at the Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101 W. Flagler, Miami. $5 for non-members. 305-375-3000.

Evolution/Revolution: A Century of Modern Seating runs through June 5 at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

The Rubell Family Collection at 95 N.W. 29^th St., Miami will features 14 new galleries, a new research library, a sculpture garden, a conservation lab, and a state-of-the-art bookstore facility. 305-573-6090. 

Works by Sid Daniels, Robin Hill, Herbert Hofer, Diane Lublinski, Isabelle Hirschi, Michelle Billardon and Elyse Fhur are part of the ongoing exhibition at The Company Store, 428 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

Works by Beatricia Sagar, Bruce Tolman, Jason Hedges, Luciana Abait and Robert Flynn are part of the permanent exhibition on display at Colonial Bank’s South Beach Branch at 1691 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-5161.

Alexander Gore Art Gallery features original oil on canvas and paper works. 1501 Collins Ave., Ste. 205, Miami Beach. Ongoing. 305-672-8454.

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. 305-531-1001.

Clubs

Alcazaba: Party in Coral Gables. Wednesdays: Ladies Night with salsa, merengue and retro 5 p.m. – 3 a.m. 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. 305-441-1234.

Automatic Slims: No cover, No VIP, No bull$#!%. Thursdays: Ladies drink free from 10 to 12 a.m. Tuesdays: Trailer Park Tuesdays with DJ Joe. 1216 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-0795.

Bash: Lives again. High-energy, sophisticated Euro-Latin. Wednesdays: Ladies-only night on the patio. Fridays: Latin night with DJ Gabriel in the main room and DJ Mauricio on the patio. Saturdays: International Blend – Latin and Retro 80’s music in the main room, International House and Hip-Hop on the patio. 655 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2274.

B.E.D.: Party like the Romans- in bed. Mondays: Secret Society with DJ Radamas. Friday: Abstrakt Fridays – DJ Erok spins Hip-Hop and R&B. Thursdays: The Power of Love present laid-back disco jazz. 929 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-9070.

Blue: Laid-back vibes, DJs and live music. Mondays: Tribal Sessions with DJ Stingray. Tuesdays: Sidetracked, with DJ Amalia. Thursdays: Groove Thang with DJ Soulman. Fridays: Total Chaos, with DJ Marc Vane spinning Tropical House. Saturdays: Velvet Couch with Dan Mitchell. 222 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-534-1009.

Butterfly: Lounge upstairs in the VIP suite or enjoy fine cuisine in the dining room. Thursdays: Vanity with DJ Vertigo. Sundays: Indigo-Soul with the Brass King. 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-534-1711.

Clevelander: This hotel’s pool is a popular place. Saturdays: Splash Saturdays, long-running pool party with DJs, dancers, and hot body contests, from 2 to 7 p.m. Fridays: South Beach’s best Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3485.

Club Deep: Dance atop a huge aquarium. Thursdays: Hosted by 103.5 FM The Beat, with DJ LS One spinning hip-hop. Fridays: Freaky Friday, Ladies Night, hosted by Power 96’s DJs Zog, Lady M, and Jason the Minimixx with DJ Def. Sundays: Power 96 live broadcast with DJ Laz and DJ Def. 621 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1509.

Club eNVY: Dance until morning in downtown Miami. Fridays: Sugar with DJ L Smooth and Kaos spinning hop-hop 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Saturday: Queen, after-hours party. Sunday: Tribal Terror with DJ Nelson Diaz, Amalia, and Luis V. 90 N.E. 11^th St., Downtown Miami. 305-373-2229.

Crobar: Hip Chicago South at Cameo Theatre. Mondays: Back Door Bamby featuring DJs Shannon and Gigi. Fridays: Oven Fresh Fridays with special guests Miami Dolphin cheerleaders. Saturdays: DJ Ralph Falcon spins with Gus and Danny Boy. 1445 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5027.

D-Lounge: DJs and cabaret-style entertainment at the National Hotel. Fridays: Happy Hour from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with two-for-one cocktails. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-2311.

Honey: Comfy setting with a mahogany bar and laid-back atmosphere for both singles and couples. Unpredictable music that ranges from Rock to Latin to dance. Thursdays: DJ Seasunz, and retro vinyl with DJ Eddy M. Saturdays and Sundays: International beats with DJ Caesar. 645 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-604-8222.

Jade: Three very different rooms. Wednesdays: Rock en Español. Latin lounge with live music and DJ Marco Rivera and live performances by Rodolfo Gil. Thursday: Funk Jazz Lounge – live poetry readings. RaNsOm presented by Empire in Room 1. Room 2 features DJ Claude. Room 3 features DJ Chuck E. Brown spinning hip-hop, R&B and old school. Fridays: Euphoria Fridays with DJ Ariel G, DJ JoJo and DJ Odyssey, Rewind in Room 1, DJ Claude in Room 2, Hip-hop, R&B and old school with DJ Swing in Room 3. Asian electronica with guest DJs. Saturdays: Sirens – lesbian night. 1766 Bay Road, Miami Beach. 305-695-0000.

Jazid: Live jazz, blues, funk, and R&B seven nights a week. Mondays: DJ Spam spinning funky jams. Tuesdays: Jazz Jazz Jazz with Nicole Henry. Doors open at 9 p.m. Thursdays: Brazil Party with Rosie Max. Fridays: Charlotte McKinnon of Charlotte’s Web spins deep house. 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.

Mango’s: Popular party place features Latin continental cuisine and dancing to live house bands. Daily: Band plays at 6:45 p.m. & 11 p.m. Thursdays thru Sundays: Band plays from 1 p.m. on. 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-4422.

Mansion: Simple Tuesdays with DJ Mr. Mauricio and hosts Navin Chatani and Lance Bustyn. Fridays: Empire Events presents hip-hop and R&B all night. Saturday: Michael Capponi and Antonio Misuraca host with DJs Brooke Grabow and Tony G. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1525.

Mynt Ultralounge: Hip lounge, posh drinks. Wednesdays: Hip Hop and R&B with DJ  Tony G. Fridays: Progressive House with DJ Julian Ingrosso and Chicco Secci. Sundays: Nights with SMAC Entertainment. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 786-276-6132.

Nerve: Tuesdays: South Beach Coyotes features the down and dirty, wild and fun “coyotes” pouring drinks and overflowing with attitude. Open bar from 10 to 11 p.m. Drink sexy, erotic, body shots off the coyotes. Sundays: Hang-On with DJs Cue, Stephan Luke and surprise guests. Free cosmos for the ladies from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 247 23^rd St., Miami Beach. 305-695-8697.

Nikki Beach: Exclusive Euro-hip beachfront hangout. Thursdays: Mazal Night, a dance party for the Jewish community. Saturdays: Pink Party with Sarah Hudson. Sundays: DJ Claudio Holze spins house after hours. 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 Eric La Peau playing everything 80’s, old school and hip-hop. Sundays: Ritual Sundays, “where Ballers ball and Players play,” with DJs Khaled, Irie, Mr. Mauricio, Eric La Peau. 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5535.

Oxygen Lounge: Sleek Coconut Grove lounge serving delectable cocktails and palate pleasing sushi. Fridays: Vive features Latin and international beats with DJ Laz Quintero. Saturdays: Once Upon a Theme Escape Saturdays with DJ Louis Dee spinning house. 2911 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. 305-476-0202.

Pearl Champagne Lounge: Bubbly, DJs. Thursdays: House tunes with DJ Nicky Scanni. Sundays: DJ Claudio Holze with DJ Touchstone and Joey Andron in the house. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1231.

Playwright, The: Irish pub and international soccer Mecca. Mondays thru Fridays: Happy hour with two-for-one drinks from 4 to 7 p.m. and $8 pitchers from 7 p.m. to close. Fridays and Saturdays: house DJ. 1265 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-534-0667.

Rumi: Unique music, fashionable mixed crowd. Tuesdays: Rumilicious – ladies drink free, DJ Lemoch. Thursdays: Cherry Bomb Thursdays with DJ Ani Phearce. Complimentary cherry martinis for ladies 10 to 11 p.m. Fridays: Cream & Sugar presented by Smack. DJ Irie spinning hip-hop, R&B, 80’s and classics, complimentary chocolate martinis for ladies from 10 to 11.p.m. Saturdays: International Saturdays with DJ Lemoch. Complimentary watermelon martinis for the ladies from 10 to 11 p.m. 330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-672-4353.

Score: Elegant and fun South Beach gay club. Nightly: DJ Jarel spins Greatest Hits. 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-535-1111.

SkyBar: Cool, sexy club by the pool area of The Shore Club. Thursdays: Zach Bush’s Moroccan Nights featuring guest DJs. 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-3100.

Space: Known as the hottest dance club in Downtown. Saturdays: DJs Roland, Cue, Tony Tone and Radamas. 34 N.E. 11^th St., Downtown Miami. 305-375-0001.

State: Formerly Barrom. Fridays: I’m in Love, DJ Mike E Simms and DJ vertigo spin. Sundays: Twisted House Party, the ultimate celebration with DJ Gabriel Fain and Neno Bellini. 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-2800.

Studio: “The Biggest Karaoke Club in the World.” Nightly: Live entertainment and karaoke with over 22,000 available songs in 20 languages. Located at the Shelbourne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Ave. (Shelbourne Hotel), Miami Beach. 305-693-1770.

Tantra: Themed event, upscale hangout restaurant. Fridays: Sensation Loft with DJ Lemoch. Saturdays: International Latin house party hosted by Martha Pulido. Mondays: The “wildest house party” every first day of the week. 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-4765.

Ted’s Hideaway: The total neighborhood bar. Daily: Happy hour from 12 to 7 p.m. and from 1 to 3 a.m. 124 2^nd St., 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. Sundays thru Thursdays: DJ and belly dancers. Tuesdays: DJ, belly dancers, high energy, fire show Fridays and Saturdays: DJ, belly dancers, high energy, fire show.910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-532-8003.

Townhouse: Cool and cheap chill-out pad with lounge. Fridays: Sunset Party on the rooftop. 150 20^th St., Miami Beach. 305-534-3800.

Twist: Mucho popular gay club. Sundays: DJ Lector spins the house on its head. 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-9478.

Veranda Bar: Chic and laidback tropical atmosphere at the Palm South Beach. Thursdays: Blues Night from 5 to 7 p.m. with two-for-one drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live performances by Nicole Henry and Lou Duvin. Fridays: SIN (Service Industry Night) features two-for-one drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. and live Latin rhythms from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5468.

Dance

The FIU Dance Program presents Choreography III on Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. at the Viertes Haus Theater, 11200 S.W. 8^th Street, Miami. Performance will include new works by dance major students. $5. 305-348-3789.

The Thomas Armour Youth Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Dade County Auditorium, 2901 Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414. 

Miami Contemporary Dance Company performs dance excerpts for Art Loves Streets on Saturday, December 4 at 8 p.m. at the 73^rd Street Band Shell, Miami Beach. 305-538-2988.

Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker on Friday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

Festivals & Parties

VISION:MIAMI brings together members of the business and arts communities to exchange ideas, build relationships and  support each other’s visions. Thursday, December 2, 6 – 11 p.m.: The Art of Possibility. At Mosaico Restaurant and Terrace, 1000 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-305-2651.

The Saint Andrew’s Bagpipe Band presents its Christmas Dance on Saturday, December 4, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at the German American Social Club, 11919 S.W. 56^th St., Miami. $15. 954-476-5559.

Miami Art Museum (MAM) holds its Winter Ball Late Night Party on Saturday, December 4 at 9:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Miami, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. RSVP: Debra Chase at 305-663-5307. 

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Party takes place on Tuesday, December 7, 6 – 9 p.m. at Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. RSVP: Oria at 305-674-1300 ext. 316.

VISION:MIAMI brings together members of the business and arts communities to exchange ideas, build relationships and  support each other’s visions. Thursday, December 9, 6 – 11 p.m.: The Art of Film. At Mosaico Restaurant and Terrace, 1000 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-305-2651.

Film & Video

Paris Was a Woman, a documentary about the vibrant community of intellectual and artistic women who lived in Paris between the world wars, will be shown on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion, at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. $15.   305-673-7530.   

The Florida Moving Image Archive presents 7^th Heaven, an exhibition that showcases the earliest broadcasts of Miami’s Channel 7, through December 23 during regular library hours at the Main Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1505.

CUT/Film as Found Object, an installation of large-scale video projections by contemporary artists runs through January 30 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125^th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.    

The Florida Moving Image Archive presents Deja View: Home Movies in South Florida at the Main Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W. Flagler St. Free, every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 – 3 p.m. 305-375-1505.

Changing Styles/Changing Dials: Television Comes to Miami features objects and artifacts from the earliest days of television at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free during regular library hours. Ongoing. 305-375-1492. 

Lectures & Discussions

MIAMIntelligence presents Inner Voice: Performance & Discussion on Thursday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the MIAMIntelligence Center, 2000 S. Dixie Hwy. (US 1), Coconut Grove. $10. Complimentary wine and cheese served from 7 p.m. 305-860-2499.

The Tibetan Library Group of Miami meets on Thursday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-947-2896.

Anne Maine, editor-in-chief of Traditional Home, will host and moderate a discussion on Friday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), 1855 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach. 954-920-7997.

MIAMIntelligence presents Women’s Health, Women’s Spirit and Fearless Aging on Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the MIAMIntelligence Center, 2000 S. Dixie Hwy. (US 1), Coconut Grove. $10. Complimentary wine and cheese served from 7 p.m. 305-860-2499.

Dr. Arthur Danto lectures on Art Criticism after the End of Art on Sunday, December 5 at 1 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum Beaux Arts Gallery, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-4757.

Manny Luftglass discusses his book Gone Fishing: A Beginners Guide to Fishing on Sunday, December 5, 1 – 3 p.m. at Borders Bookstore, 9205 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest. 305-665-8800.

Noted Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas will speak on Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-534-1001.

On Monday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jan Schwartz and Dr. Lester Goran will lecture on The Magical Yiddish World of I.B. Singer at the University of Miami, Merrick Bldg., 5202 University Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6882.

MIAMIntelligence presents Robert Dawson discusses The Curse of Tutankhamen on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the MIAMIntelligence Center, 2000 S. Dixie Hwy. (US 1), Coconut Grove. $10. Complimentary wine and cheese served from 7 p.m. 305-860-2499.

MIAMIntelligence presents Dr. Brian Levis lecturing on Hypnosis on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the MIAMIntelligence Center, 2000 S. Dixie Hwy. (US 1), Coconut Grove. $10. Complimentary wine and cheese served from 7 p.m. 305-860-2499.

Plato, Buddha and Fresh Coffee is an evening of enlightening discussion and refreshments hosted by the New Acropolis Cultural Association on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-461-5758.

Music

MoJazz with Mo Morgen & guests Thursdays – Saturdays, 7 p.m. – midnight at Rio’s, 12350 N.E. 6^th Ave., North Miami. 305-865-2636.

Florida Grand Opera presents Puccini’s Madama Butterfly on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, December 2, 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

The UM Woodwind Chamber Ensemble performs on Thursday, December 2 at 8 p.m. at the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall, 5501 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-2438.

Bobby Stringer plays Classic R&B and Soul on Thursdays at 9 p.m. at JAZID, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.

Songwriters Den at 623 Live – Thursdays: Open Mic from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.; Songwriters Round, 12 – 2 a.m. 623 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

A Magic Night of Cuban Music will be presented on Friday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Casa Bacardi, University of Miami, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-284-2822.

Trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval performs with the FIU Big Band on Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m., at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston. 954-389-4321.

Sammy Figueroa & his Latin Jazz Explosion perform on Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5 at 10 & 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-534-3600.

The Radio Paraiso 88.3 FM Gran Concierto Fin de Ano 2004 takes place on Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-406-2883.

New World Symphony presents Sounds of the Times: An International Mix with Stefan Asbury conducting on Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331.

Arts at St. Johns presents a Holiday Pop Concert with Paul Schwab & Mark Akens on Saturday, December 4 at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Church, 4760 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach. 305-613-2325.

Dr. Bobby Jones and the Mighty Clouds of Joy are among the artists at Gospel Fest 2004 on Saturday, December 4 at 8 p.m. at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 N.W. 22^nd Ave., Miami. 305-636-2350.

Maryell Epps performs on Sundays starting at 12 p.m. at the Sunday Gospel Brunch at the Hotel Astor, 956 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Reservations: 305-672-7217.

Egyutt Together – from Miami to Budapest and Back is a program of traditional Hungarian music on Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m. at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

The Chopin Council of South Florida presents pianist Jon Nakamatsu in concert on Sunday, December 5 at 5 p.m. at the Hotel Alexander, 5225 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-868-0624.

The Miami Children’s Chorus performs Holiday Music at Fairchild on Sunday, December 5 at 7 p.m. at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651.

Churchill’s Jazz Jam on Mondays on the patio with Theatre de Underground at 6 p.m., Jazz & Theatre at 10 p.m. at Churchill’s, 5501 N.E. 2^nd Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

Theater Under the Stars: Easy Listening & Dancing with Tony Alexander, December 6, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

The Miami Saxophone Quartet performs with special guests Arturo Sandoval and Jon Secada on Monday, December 6 at 8 p.m. at UM’s, Clarke Recital Hall, 5501 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-2438.

The NWSA Jazz Band with guest artist, drummer Duffy Jackson, will perform on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of South Miami, 65665 S.W. 57^th Ave., Coral Gables. 305-237-3622.

Iko-Iko performs American Roots music on Monday, December 7 at 10 p.m. at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

Dancing in the Moonlight Series: Easy Listening & dancing with the Wayne L. Fun Show on Tuesday, December 7, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

The Concert Association of Florida presents pianist Yefim Bronfman on Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m. program includes Schumann’s Arabesque in C Major and Humoresque in B-flat Major. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 305-808-7446, ext: 301.

Hollywood Magic at the Tropigala, a tribute to the musicals of our time, runs Tuesdays – Saturdays, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. at the Fontainebleau Hilton, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2000.

On the Broadwalk Series: The Rock Bottom Band play Rock music on Wednesday, December 8, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

An Evening of Live Jazz will be presented on Wednesday December 8 at 8 p.m. at GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $15. 305-446-1116.

DJ Le Spam and the Spam All-Stars perform on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. at JAZID, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.

A Holiday Choir Concert featuring John Ferguson takes place on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral, 464 N.E. 16^th St., Miami. 305-237-3622.

Poetry and Prose

Amos Oz will be reading from his book A Tale of Love and Darkness (Harcourt) on Thursday, December 2 at 8 p.m. at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Miami. 305-442-4408.

Club Exhale’s Haitian-American open mic and spoken word event happens every Thursday beginning at 8 p.m. at Le Pavillion Restaurant, 486 N.E. 167^th St., Miami, 305-495-1776.

Spoken word artist Rashida Bartley hosts Poetry Lounge on Thursdays starting around 9 p.m. upstairs at Jade, 1766 Bay Road, Miami Beach. 954-927-5887.

Release Yourself Fridays – Rappers, poets, musicians and singers perform every Friday starting at 8:30 p.m. at Book Addictions, 3809 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. Info: 305-476-8191.

Street Linguistics happens every Friday starting at 8:30 p.m. at Audy’s Place with an open mic, poetry slam, food, and live music. 317 S.W. 6^th St., Ft. Lauderdale. 786-357-1253.

Spoken word artist Will Bell performs every Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at the Literary Café, 12325 N.E. 6^th Ave., North Miami. 786-356-3481.

The Mondays Are Murder Book Club meets on Monday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.

Butterfly Lightning: poetry readings, spoken word, and live music at Tobacco Road every Monday at 8 p.m. at 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

Every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to midnight the mike is open for poetry and prose artists at the Butterfly Lounge, 1437 Washington Ave. Miami Beach 305-534-1711.

Nicholas the Storyteller weaves his spell on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Literary Café, 12325 N.E. 6^th Ave., North Miami. 786-356-3481.

Flo Wednesdays at the Ginger Bay Café every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. is a lively open mic event. 1908 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 954-923-1230.

Diane Roberts reads from her book Dream State (Free Press) on Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.

Sports & Outdoors

On Sunday, December 5, the Miami Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. at Pro Player Stadium, 2289 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami. 305-573-TEAM.

Crandon Park’s Canoe Adventure: Saturdays, 8 – 10 a.m. & Sundays, 4 – 6 p.m. This 3-mile, naturalist-led canoe trip explores mangrove forests and wildlife of Key Biscayne. Meet at Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $20. Call 305-365-3018 for reservations.

Crandon Park’s Kayak and Snorkel Excursion: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 3 – 6 p.m. Kayak along beautiful Biscayne Bay and get a great introduction to snorkeling for beginners. Meet at Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $25. Call 305-365-3018 for reservations.

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

Mere Mortals, six short comedic one-act short plays by David Ives runs Thursday, December 2 through December 11 at the University of Miami’s Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3355.

Mosaic Theatre presents Art by Yasmina Reza running Thursday, December 2 through December 19 at the American Heritage Center for the Arts, 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Bldg. 3000, Ft. Lauderdale. 954-577-8243.

Miami Children’s Theater presents The Velveteen Rabbit on Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 at 8 p.m. at the Coral Gables Youth Center Theater, 405 University Dr., Coral Gables. 305-233-2206.

The musical On The Town runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. & Sundays at 2 p.m. December 3 through December 10 at the New World School of the Arts, Louise O. Gerrits Theater, 25 N.E. 2^nd St., Miami. 305-237-3541.

EDGE Theatre presents The Final Hours of Norma Jeanne by Jim Tommaney running Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. & Sundays at 7 p.m., December 3 though 19, at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St., Miami Lakes. 786-355-0976.

Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest runs Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4 at the Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

Just the Funny Improv Comedy Group presents 90 minutes of interactive comedy skits based on audience suggestions every Friday & Saturday at 9 p.m. At Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-693-8669.

Bug, a thriller about a Gulf War veteran who is convinced that the government is implanting real life bugs inside our bodies to control, runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 & 7 p.m., December 4 through January 2 at GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 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.

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

It’s a Fabulous Life, a send-up of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life runs Wednesday, December 8 through Sunday, December 12 at theAmaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5^th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

The cult-favorite comedy Late Night Catechism runs through December 19 at the Encore Room Theater of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.

Santiago Moncada’s comedy Cena Para Dos runs through December 19, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. & Sundays at 3 p.m. at Teatro 8, 2101 S.W. 8^th St., Miami. 305-541-4841.

Miami Children’s Theater presents Alice in Wonderland running Thursday, December 9 through December 19 at the Russell Theater, Alper JCC, 11155 S.W. 112^th Ave., Miami. 305-233-2206.

The holiday musical A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail runs Saturdays at 11 a.m. through December 18 at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.

Crush: The Infamous Thing, a comedic send-up of Hollywood screwball comedies of the 30s performed by Madcap Theater Company of New York, runs through Sunday, December 19 at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, 3500 Main Highway, Miami. 305-442-4000.

The M Ensemble Company presents Two Trains Running by August Wilson running through December 19 at the M Ensemble Actors Studio, 12320 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-895-8955.

Actors’ Playhouse presents Shear Madness running through January 2 at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast runs through January 2 at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.

Broward Stage Door Theatre Company presents the musical Hello Dolly! running through January 2 at the Stage Door Theater, 8036 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs. 954-344-7765.

Menopause the Musical runs through January 23 at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. 954-462-0222.

New Wave Magic, a Las Vegas-style magic show starring Kevin & Caruso, runs Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the Marco Polo Ramada Plaza Beach Resort, 19201 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Ongoing. Kids are Free! 1-800-600-6244.

Misc.

On Thursday, December 2 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 1^st Annual Wine & Spirits Expo of the Americas runs Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. 1-800-468-1895.

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.

The Psychic Fair is coming to the Coral Castle of Florida on Saturday, December 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 28655 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami. 305-248-6345.

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.

Guided Historical Nature Walk: Saturdays & Sundays, 2 – 4 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 Road between Pennsylvania Ave. & Alton Rd., Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

A free course on Florida Condominium Operations will be held on Monday, December 6, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Coral Gables Branch Library, 3433 Segovia St., Coral Gables. 727-345-0165.

Kaplan Test Prep will hold a Free SAT Practice Test on Tuesday, December 7, 5 – 9 p.m. at the Kaplan Coral Gables Center, 1320 S. Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables. 305-284-0090 ext. 2006.

Spanish Conversation - A small informal group of pleasant people meets over dinner to practice Spanish by discussing movies, current events, and other topics in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at 5825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. No charge. Call Harriet at 305-535-9955.

Chess Fun for Everyone – Every Wednesday at 5 p.m. come and learn the skills of chess at the North Shore Library, 7501 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-864-5392.

Arch Creek Ghost Tours: Take a night tour of Arch Creek Park and learn about its spooky past. $5. Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Arch Creek Park Museum, 1855 N.E. 135^th St., North Miami. Reservations: 305-944-6111.

Engineer It! Think It, Build It, Test It, a hands-on exhibit exploring engineering, runs through January 9 at the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.

The Jews of Broward County runs through January 30 at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.

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.

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

The Stuttering Support Group meets the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays of each month from 7 – 9 p.m. at Silver Bluff Elementary School, 2609 S.W. 25^th Ave., Miami. 305-301-2576.