THURSDAY 9

The Healing Passage, part of the Black History Month Film and Culture Series, screens at 7 p.m. at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, Florida $7. 305-636-2350.

Elements of Jazz explores the anatomy of a jazz song, presented by Nicole Yarling, at 10 a.m. at Model City Branch, 2211 NW 54th St., Miami. 305-636-2233.

The Second Annual African American History Luncheon featuring Fanny Lou Hamer – One Woman Show by M’Zuri, takes place at 11 a.m. the Wolfe University Center located at the FIU Biscayne Campus, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami. $25. 305-919-5521.

SATURDAY 11

The Avant Garden: An African-American Slave Garden, will feature a lecture about the traditional African-American yards, a dance performance and other activities in celebration of the Slave Garden’s groundbreaking starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Free. 305-538-2803.

Cure the Air of Its Fever This program explores the art of Gwendolyn Brooks through poetry, dance and music at 1 p.m. at the Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove. 305-442-8695.

As part of Miami-Dade Parks’ Heart of the City Series, Gino Stitson and Cheikh Tariou M’Baye & the Sing Sing Rhythms will perform their signature eclectic jazz sounds at 8 p.m. at Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, Florida $10. 305-693-6236.

MONDAY 13

Sounds of the Caribbean Musician Reggie Paul performs at 3:30 p.m. at the West-Dade Regional Library, West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. 305-553-1134.

THURSDAY 16

In-Law, part of the Black History Month Film and Culture Series, screens at 7 p.m. at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, Florida $7. 305-636-2350.

Mary Wilson, former member of The Supremes, presents her motivational speech Dare to Dream at 11:15 a.m. in the McCarthy Theater at Miami-Dade College Kendall campus, 11011 SW 104th St., Miami. 305-237-2000.

ONGOING

Invisible Man , featuring the work of Charles H. Nelson, is on view through February 23 at the University of Miami’s C.A.S. Gallery, 1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, 305-284-2792.

Black to Black: A discourse about color and race, with work by artists in residence Vickie Pierre, Kerry Phillips, Franklin Sinanan, Patrick De Castro and George Le Bar, is on view through February 28 at Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278.

For Women Only: Sande Secret Society Masks from the Collection of Vilma Garabaghi is on view through February 28 at Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami.  305-375-2665.

Little Haiti, Miami: Photographs by Gary Monroe A photographic exhibition by a local photographer capturing the essence of Little Haiti circa 1985. On view through February 28 at the Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami.  305-375-2665.

Veve: Ritual Art of Haitian Vodou, featuring the work of Nancy Turnier Ferere, runs through February 28, at the Wolfe Gallery located at the FIU Biscayne Campus, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami. Free. 305-919-5000.

Visual Stories: The Artwork of James E. Ransome is on view through February 28, 2006 at the

Main Lbrary, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. 305-375-2665.

The works of African-born artist Bayunga Kialeuka are on view through March 30 at North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St., North Miami.  305-625-6424

The Mind of Young: Sketchbooks and Artist’s Books by Purvis Young and Works from the Permanent Collection is on view through March 30 at West Dade Regional Library

9445 Coral Way, Miami. 305-553-1134.

O, Write My Name, Harlem Heroes: Portraits by Carl Vechten is on view through March 30 at South Dade Regional Library, 10750 SW 211 St., Miami. 305-233-8140.

In Motion: The African American Migration Experience is on view through May 31 at the Historic Lyric Theater; 819 NW 2nd Ave., Miami. Free. 305-374-2444.

Natasha Tsakos performs UpWake Part III at Miami Light Project’s Here and Now series. Photo by Travis Neff.

ART

OPENINGS, CLOSINGS & EVENTS

THURSDAY 9

Three Generations: Barbadian Contemporary Art, curated by Rosie Gordon Wallace, opens with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 3938 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-573-4046. Runs through March 31.

Cloud Cloud, an exhibition in the sky, features Brazilian artist Vic Muniz drawing clouds in the Miami sky with an airplane at random times through February 12. For information, contact the Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

W A V E S, an installation by Rosalind Schneider, is on view through February 11 at Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-673-4567.

FRIDAY 10
Vic Muniz: Reflex, this roving exhibition opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000. Runs through May 28.

SATURDAY 11

Dharani: Journey of Dreams, the works of George Bethea, closes at Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24th St., Miami. 305-576-1278.

If You Say Hi I Will Kill You, a solo exhibition by Tawnie Silva and Lou Laurita, opens with a reception from 7 to 11 p.m. at Red Dot, 3463 N. Miami Ave., No. 1, Miami. 305-576-0208. Runs through March 4.

The Manhattan Project, featuring artwork by MFA Colombia University graduates, opens with a reception from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Fredric Snitzer Gallery, 2247 NW 1st Place, Miami. 305-448-8976. Runs through March 6.

Draw Deeply, opens with a reception from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Bettcher Gallery, 5582 NE Fourth Court, Miami. 305-758-7556. Runs through March 9.

SUNDAY 12

Advent, featuring the works of Nancy Brody, Montana Cherney and Reuben Cox, among others, closes at ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278.

Annual Scholastic Awards Exhibition closes at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

Behind the Scene showcases the works of Phillip Ross Munro, Christian Bernard and Susan Watson closes at The Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St., Miami. 305-576-2828.

Drawing Classes for Adults and Teens are being offered at MOCA on select Sundays each month. The lesson today is figure drawing. Classes are free for students age 13-18, $10 for members and $20 for non-members. The museum is located at 770 NE 125th St, North Miami. 305-893-6211.

ONGOING

Important Cuban Artworks, volume four runs through February 25 at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. 305-461-1050.

The Joys of Tolerance: Twelve Tribes & Florida Diversity by Annette Pier runs through February 26 at the Jewish Museum, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.

1980-2005: A Spirit in Motion by Debra Holt runs through March 1 at Abba Fine Art, 233 NW 36th St., Miami. 305-576-4278.

William Kentridge, an examination of the work of the South African artist, runs through March 5 at Miami Art Central (MAC), 5960 SW 57th Ave., Miami. 305-455-3336.

Eyeshadow runs through March 10 at The Moore Space, 4040 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-438-1163.

Distance runs through March 10 at The Moore Space, 4040 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-438-1163.

Return to Afghanistan runs through March 13 at Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus Centre Gallery, 300 NE Second Ave., Building 1, Room 1365, Miami. 305-237-3696.

Nature Matters: Obsessive compulsive bio-drawings, runs through March 25 at Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, 3500 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-573-2700.

Florida and the Cuban Expeditions, photographs by Clyde Butcher, runs though March 28 at ART+ Fine Art Gallery, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., #3135, Coral Gables. 786-497-1111.

Art Expressions, an outdoors exhibition featuring the works of 15 artists, is on view at Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami. 305-755-7948.

Mapping Space: Selections from the Collection runs through April 9 at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1704.

Julio Gonzalez: Sculpture and Drawings from the IVAM Collection, running through April 16, opens at the Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Chihuly at Fairchild, a glass art exhibition, runs through May 31 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. $20. Visit www.fairchildgarden.org for more information.

Seriality, which focuses on Andy Warhol’s influence on the new generation of artists, runs through October 26 at the Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th St. 305-573-6090.

Poles Apart: Contemporary Polish Art, runs through October 26 at the Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th St. 305-573-6090.

Against All Odds, runs through October 26 at the Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29 St. 305-573-6090.

The Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts and the City of Miami Beach present “…And Away We Go!,” a permanent photography collection of more than 30 hand-picked images on view at Jackie Gleason, at 1700 Washington, Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7311.

Waterspaces, a photography exhibit by Petra Liebl-Osborne, is on display between Concourses E and F on the second level at the Miami International Airport, 4200 NW 21st St., Miami. 305-876-0749.

The Salon: 18th and 19th Century Portraits from the Bass Collection is an ongoing exhibit at the Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection is ongoing at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2656.

Hebraica Mirrors is ongoing at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.

JAM at MAM, happy hour with an artful twist, on the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. $5. 305-375-1704.

UM Gallery Night, first Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Casa Bacardi/ Olga-Carlos Saladrigas Hall, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-284-CUBA.

Lincoln Road Antiques & Collectibles Market takes place every other Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the 400 & 500 blocks of Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. 305-673-4991 or www.antiquecollectiblemarket.com.

On Ice: Photography Exhibition runs through March 17, featuring artists Len Jenshel and Diane Cook at the Frances Wolfson Gallery, 300 NE Second Ave., Building 1, Miami. 305-237-3696.

Richard Jolley: Sculptor of glass on view through April 2 at the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. $7. 305-284-3535.

Roberto Torres Llorca: Modelo Para Armar/Easy-to-Build runs through March 19 at the Florida International University Frost Art Museum, University Park, SW 107th Avenue and Eighth Street, Miami. 305-348-2890.

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs, presented by National Geographic, is on display through April 23 at the Museum of Art-Fort Lauderdale, 1 E Las Olas Blvd. Ticket prices vary. 954-525-5500.

A still from Lo Que El Año Me Robo
What The Year Stole From Me, a video by Milcho
on view at the Red Dot Project.

COMEDY

CLUBS

Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove; 305-441-8200; www.miamiimprov.com.

Improv Paradise Live, 5700 Seminole Way, Hollywood. 954-981-5653 or www.improvftl.com. 

IMPROV TROUPES

First Mondays at Miami Improv at 7:30 p.m. at 3390 Mary St., Miami. 305-441-8200; www.improvmiami.com.

Urban Night on Tuesdays at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove. 305-441-8200; www.miamiimprov.com.

Impromedy performs 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107th Ave., Miami; 305-226-0030; www.impromedymiami.com.  $10 general admission ($8 with student ID).

Just the Funny performs 9 and 11 p.m. Saturdays at the Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-693-8669; www.justthefunny.com.  $10 for 9 p.m. show, $5 for 11 p.m. show, $12 for both shows.

Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theater Co. performs at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St., Miami Lakes; 305-461-1161; www.laughinggasimprov.com.  $10.

Miami Comics, stand-up comedians who perform at universities and clubs across the country. 786-210-9671 or www.miamicomics.com.

Urban Disturbance, a South Florida ensemble of performance artists specializing in improv sketches, circus acts, pantomime and more. 305-579-7627.

DANCE

FRIDAY 10

Dance Now! Ensemble performs at 8 p.m through February 11 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood. $22. 954-924-8175.

Miami City Ballet presents Dances at a Gathering and Ballet Imperial through February 11 at 8 p.m. at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $20-$62.50. 305-673-7311.

SATURDAY 11

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Chipollino, the classic Russian children’s tale about fruits and vegetables, at 6:30 p.m. at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $35. 954-462-0222.

Brazz Dance Theater, fusing Afro-Brazilian and modern dance, performs at 8 p.m. at the Florida International University’s VH-100 Black Box Theater, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami. $15. 305-348-6124.

SUNDAY 12

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Chipollino, the classic Russian children’s tale about fruits and vegetables, at 3 p.m. at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $35. 954-462-0222.

Brazz Dance Theater, fusing Afro-Brazilian and modern dance, performs at 2 p.m. at  Florida International University’s VH-100 Black Box Theater, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami. $15. 305-348-6124.

TUESDAY 14

Nuevo Ballet Español performs Flamenco Directo at 9 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $25-$65. 305-673-7311.

ONGOING

Miami City Ballet School’s classes at 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach include creative movement, ballet and jazz and are held Mondays through Saturdays. 305-929-7007.

Miami Contemporary Dance School offers community classes for adults and children in ballet, modern, salsa, tango, hip-hop and more at 1919 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach. $12 per class; monthly fees available. 305-538-2988; www.miamicontemporarydance.org.

Tango on the Beach classes Mondays at Tapas & Tintos, 448 Española Way, Miami Beach. Classes are at 7:30 p.m. for beginners, 8:30 p.m. for intermediate students and milonga takes place at 9:30 p.m. $5. 786-287-7260.

Flamenco Classes take place for beginners every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 NW 36th St., Miami. $10. 305-573-1631.

FESTIVALS & PARTIES

SATURDAY 11

Miami Beach Festival of the Arts Over 100 artists will showcase their works including sculpture, paintings, ceramics and more, through February 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ocean Terrace on 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Free. 305-865-4147.

Parents Night Out Parents can enjoy a kids-free night, while the kids (ages 4-12) have fun with pizza, movies and other activities, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274.

Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival A 10-course-meal party to celebrate the Chinese New Year takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Miami River Inn, 118 SW River Drive, Miami. $60. 305-576-7449.

An Evening of Wine and Roses, a Living Promises gala, takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood. $100. 954-434-8585.

SUNDAY 12

Brokeback Mountain Brunch benefiting SAVE, a local gay and lesbian political organization, takes place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St., Miami. $28. 305-751-7283.

Kabbalistic Nature Party Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with food, music and dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Mirador, 1200 West Ave., Miami Beach. 786-201-1677.

TUESDAY 14

Romance Under the Stars Bring your valentine to this poolside soiree from 6 to 10 p.m. at Venetian Pool, 2701 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables. $135 per couple. 305-460-5357.

FILM & VIDEO

THURSDAY 9

Fourth Annual Documentary Film Festival The Florida Room presents “The State of Our Water,” featuring documentaries about the essential element through February 11. Tonight’s screening is One Water at 8 p.m. at 512 Española Way. $10. 305-576-6161.

FRIDAY 10

Fourth Annual Documentary Film Festival The Florida Room presents “The State of Our Water,” featuring documentaries about the essential element through February 11. Tonight’s screening is Thirst at 8 p.m. at 512 Española Way. $10. 305-576-6161.

Here & Now 2006 continues with Home Grown Heroes, featuring the film by Clifton Childree’s Something Awful, Paul Tei’s Temporary Americanary Confionary and Boomtown Fever by Lisandro Perez-Rey through February 11 at 8 p.m. at The Light Box, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., #100, Miami. 305-576-4350.

SATURDAY 11

The Classic/Foreign Film Discussion Group will discuss George Cukor’s Dinner at Eight at Florida International University Biscayne Bay campus, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami. $3.50. RSVP required. 954-458-5825.

Fourth Annual Documentary Film Festival The Florida Room presents “The State of Our Water,” featuring documentaries about the essential element through February 11. Tonight’s screening is Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea at 8 p.m. at 512 Española Way. $10. 305-576-6161.

TUESDAY 14

Oscar!Oscar! The Films of Elizabeth Taylor kicks off the month-long Liz tribute with a screening of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at 8:30 p.m. at Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. $10. 305-673-4567.

ONGOING

CINECLUB 24FPS screens foreign films at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays at Camera Obscura, 1165 SW Sixth St., Miami. $5. 786-262-7853.

The Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive presents Deja View: Home Movies in South Florida, an ongoing exhibition showcasing rare home movies and amateur footage of Florida from as early as 1910, at the Main Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W. Flagler St., downtown Miami, and the new Miami Beach Branch Library at 227 22nd St. Open during library hours. 305-375-1505.

LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS

FRIDAY 10

Forum on News Media Ownership, a discussion presented by the South Florida chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, will take place at 11:15 a.m. at the University of Miami, School of Communication, 5100 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables. Free. 786-242-0766.

MONDAY 13

The Polish Transition: Lessons for Cuba, with Nobel Prize winner Lech Walesa, will take place from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Miami Casa Bacardi, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. $30. 305-284-2822.

ONGOING

Spanish Conversation, a small, informal group, meets over dinner Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 305-535-9955.

Nutrition Group, open to everyone who’s HIV+, presented by Care Resource, meets from 2 to 3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month in the Care Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-1243 ext. 264.

Positive Men’s Group, open to everyone who’s HIV+, presented by Care Resource, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday in the Care Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-1243 ext. 289.

HIV+ Women’s Group, open to everyone who’s HIV +, presented by Care Resource, meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. Call monthly as location varies. 305-576-1243 ext. 275.

Amnesty International Meetings, moderated by Michael Andrews, meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-864-4241.

MUSIC

THURSDAY 9

Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival Come to the ’Walk and listen to various bands play blues, jazz, zydeco on five stages and more at this South Florida staple, through February 12 at 408 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $20-$52. 954-463-9800.

FRIDAY 10

A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Freda Payne sings Ella’s jazz hits at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $25-$100. 954-462-0222.

Saint Patrick Choir Concert presents the program performed at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome at 8 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 3716 Garden Ave., Miami Beach. Free. 786-586-4286.

TUESDAY 14

In the Name of Love brings you music, poetry, art and spoken word from 8 to 11 p.m. at Buck 15, 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach. 305-538-3815.

Valentine’s Day Romantic Jazz Concert and Jazz Listen to the sounds of the Gold Coast Jazz Society from 7 to 10 p.m. in celebration of the day of love at the Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188th St., Aventura. 305-466-3883.

ONGOING

Phat Jazz Night takes place every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Art Café, 427 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-0770.

The Spam Allstars perform Thursdays at 10 p.m. at Hoy Como Ayer, 2212 SW Eighth St., Miami. $7. 305-541-2631.

Kimona performs at 9 p.m. Fridays at Art Café, 427 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-0770.

Art Café All Star Band performs at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Art Café, 427 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-0770.

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

Brahma Brazilian Jazz presents a Sunday Concert Series at 8 p.m. featuring Rose Max and quartet at Yuca Lounge, 501 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. $5. 305-532-9822.

Churchill’s Jazz Jam Mondays at 10 p.m. at Churchill’s, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

Wasabi Tuesdays, 10 p.m. at Sushi Samba, 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-534-9909.

POETRY & PROSE

WEDNESDAY 15

Adrian Castro will read excerpts from his book Wise Fish at 7:30 p.m. at the Spoken Word Café at Art Center/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Free. 305-674-8278.

Bernard-Henri Lévy chats about this travels through the U.S. as documented in his book, American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville, at 8 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-864-4241.

THURSDAY 16

Steven J. Perricone, owner of Perricone's Marketplace & Café, who reveals 37 original recipes in his latest book Perricone's Story & Cookbook. Sample them at 6 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-864-4241.

Emily Raboteau, author of The Professor’s Daughter will read from her novel at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Art Central, 5960 Red Road, Coral Gables. $5. 305-455-3336.

ONGOING

Socrates Café Discussion Group moderated by Paola Roy meets the second Monday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-864-4241.

Churchill’s Jazz Jam featuring open-mike poetry every Monday night from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. $3. 305-757-1807.

Famous Last Fridays Open Mic Poetry Reading, moderated by Jonathan Rose, last Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables -305-442-4408.

Literary Café, a cultural coffeehouse, hosts spoken word poetry featuring Da Real One at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at 12325 NE Sixth Ave., Miami. $3. 786-356-3481.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

FRIDAY 10

Championship Boxing Featherweights Stacey Reile and Danny “Bronx Bomber” Santiago duke it out at 8 p.m. at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. $25-$125. 305-358-5885.

SATURDAY 11

Annual Advocate Golf Classic, benefiting the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, takes place at 11 a.m. at Palm Aire Golf and Country Club, 2600 Palm Aire Drive, Fort Lauderdale. $150. 954-975-6225 ext. 1.

THURSDAY 16

First Annual Riverwalk Trust Golf Tournament, benefiting the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center and the Riverwalk Trust, begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club, 415 Country Club Circle, Fort Lauderdale. $125. 954-257-4568.

ONGOING

The South Florida Dragon Boat Club practices at the Intracoastal Waters of Haulover Park & Marina the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month. 786-252-1333.

Española Way Weekend Festival, an open-air market featuring candles, artwork, clothing and fresh-cut flowers, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday along Española Way in Miami Beach. Free. 305-531-0038.

MiMo and More: Weekly Walking Tours of North Beach take place Fridays at 10:30 a.m. from the iconic North Shore Band Shell, Collins Avenue and 73rd Street, Miami Beach. $10. 305-865-4147.

The Normandy Village Marketplace takes place every Saturday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Rue Vendome and 71st Street. 305-865-4147.

The Humane Society of Greater Miami shows off pets available for adoption, sells merchandise and talks about its mission from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-696-0800 ext. 132.

Lincoln Road Farmers Market: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh fruit, vegetables, juices, flowers, plants and more. Lincoln Road between Pennsylvania Avenue and Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

Yoga in the Park takes place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. every Monday at the Tina Hills Pavilion, Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-358-7550.

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

Art Deco District Sunset Tours: The Miami Design 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 Dr., Miami Beach. $20. 305-531-3484.

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

Miami Biking Club meets Saturdays and Sundays at various times and locations. 305-867-8628.

Crandon Park’s Kayak and Snorkel Excursion: Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 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. $25.305-365-3018.

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

Guided Historical Nature Walk: Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. $3. Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-948-2891.

Yoga: Hatha Yoga classes are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the North Miami Community Center, 13130 NE Eighth Ave., North Miami. The first class is free; after that $5 per class or $40 for 10 classes. 305-949-0950.

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, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-949-2800 or visit www.tropic-diver.com.

Skyward Kites: Kite sales and rentals. Daily, 9 a.m. to sunset. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Kites start at $5. 305-893-0906.

Walk Among the Pelicans: See pelican families in their natural environment. Daily, dawn to dusk. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1275 NE 79th St., JFK Causeway. 305-751-9840.

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. General Admission is $25.95. 305-361-5705.

Natural Areas Tours: A one-hour guided walking tour through tropical hardwood hammock to a Tequesta Indian burial mound. Daily. Weekdays 12:45 and 3 p.m. Weekends: 11:15 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m. $6 adults, $4 children. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668, ext. 242.

Newton’s Notions: Force, Motion and You, a permanent exhibit about why things move, at the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.

Smithsonian Expeditions Exploring Latin America & the Caribbean at the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.

THEATER & PERFORMANCE ART

SUNDAY 12

Address Unknown by Kressman Taylor closes at GableStage at the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $35-$40. 305-444-1119.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do closes at the Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Mile Theatre¸ 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Wednesday through Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $37.50-$45. 305-444-9293.

Paradise, a play about the current Israel-Palestine situation, closes at New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets $30-$40. 305-443-5909 or www.new-theatre.org.

The News in Revue: The Musical Scoop closes at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, 3500 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. $35-$40. 305-442-4200.

WEDNESDAY 15

Here & Now 2006 continues with Home Grown Heroes, featuring UpWake Part III by Natasha Tsakos & I Spy by Nikki Rollason through February 15-18 at 8 p.m. at The Light Box, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., #100, Miami. 305.576.4350.

How I Learned to Drive, winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize, opens at 8 p.m. at the Jerry Herman Theater at the University of Miami, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-3355.

THURSDAY16

Electra, adapted by Jennifer Vellenga, opens at 8 p.m. at the Jerry Herman Theater at the University of Miami, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-3355.

ONGOING

Cirque du Soleil: Varekai The traveling troupe’s colorful acrobatics performance runs through February 26 at Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami 305-358-7550. Tickets $40-$75 adults, $28-$52.50, children (2-12). Performances: Tuesdays-Thursdays 8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Ticket price and performances may change. For information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com or 1-800-678-5440.

New Wave Magic Show Comedy, magic, dance and more every Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Ramada Marco Polo Resort 19201 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles. $20 adults ($10 children). 1- 800-600-6244 or www.newwavemagic.com.  

Theatre de Underground, “experimental theatre for the experimental mind,” on Mondays at 10 p.m. at Churchill’s, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

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