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Chicago City Limits improve troupe performs through Sunday at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, Miami.

 

 

ART OPENINGS, EXHIBITIONS

 

  • FRIDAY 19
    Peter Friedl: Work 1964-2006,     opening reception, 7 p.m., Miami Art Central, 5960 SW 57th Ave., Miami. Through April 15. 305-455-3333.

 

SATURDAY 20

  • Ritual, Rhythm and Harmony, contemporary artwork by Jan Siuta, opening reception, 7 p.m., Jan & Kristof Gallery, 5748 NE Fourth Ave., Miami. 305-759-0499.

 

THURSDAY 25

  • Daniela Edburg, solo exhibition, closes, Kunsthaus, 3312 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-438-1333, www.kunsthaus.org.mx.

  • Resent Experiences: The Work of Artist Ross Ford, 8 p.m., Karma Car Wash & Café, 7010 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-759-1392.

 

ONGOING

  • 85@85, artists invited to create works of art inspired by existing boundaries, miArte Gallery, 85 Merrick Way, Coral Gables. Through Jan. 27. 305-445-2783.

  • Melanin, Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 3938 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Through Feb. 3. 305-573-4046.

  • Work, exhibition by Lee Materazzi, The Booth Building, 171 NE 38th St., Miami. Through Feb. 3. By appointment only. 305-469-3869.

  • Vicenta Casañ, miami:tropicaldepression in the main gallery and Erica Magrey: Troubadour in the project room, Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts, 2043 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Through Feb. 3. 305-576-1804.

  • Lorna Simpson, exhibit, Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Through Feb. 4. $5. 305-375-3000.

  • Will Vinton, also known as “the father of Claymation,” personal animation art collection on display, Miami International University of Art & Design, 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Through Feb. 9. 1-800-225-9023.

  • Interpreting the Narrative, works by artists Åsa Nolskog and Luis Garcia-Nerey, named “Best in Show” during the 2006 season of juried exhibitions, opens, 7 p.m., Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St., Miami, through Feb. 12. 305-576-2828.

  • Artificial Light, an exhibition featuring new work by seven artists who use light as their primary material, through Feb. 18. MOCA at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th St., Miami. 305-893-6211.

  • The Accident, art exhibition by Koen Vanmechelen, noon, Berengo Contemporary, Palm Court, 309 23rd St., Miami Beach. Through Feb. 28. 646-826-9558.

  • StreetLife: Miami’s Urban Transformation, photography exhibit by Meg Pukel, Metro 1 Properties, 120 NE 27th St., Bay 200, Wynwood. Through March. 305-571-9991.

  • Intensely Superficial, opening reception, 6 p.m., Artformz Alternative, Miami Design District, Atlas Plaza, 130 NE 40th St., Miami. Through March 6. 305-572-0040.

  • Bodies … the Exhibition, through March 25, 5701 Sunset Dr., Suite 150, South Miami. 1-866-866-8265.

  • Modern Photographs: The Machine, the Body and the City, Gifts from the Charles Cowles Photography Collection, Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, through April 15. $5. 305-375-3000 www.miamiartmuseum.org.

  • Cheech Marin’s Chicano Visions: American Painters on the Verge, Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, through May 1. $3 - $6. 954-525-5500.

  • Art & Flowers. Chihuly at Fairchild, glass art and sculpture installations by Dale Chihuly, Franz West, Mark Dion, Joshua Levine, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Michele Oka Doner, Daisy Youngblood and others, through May 31. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. $20. 305-667-1651, www.fairchildgarden.org.

  • Place the World in a Suitcase, audiovisual project, Centro Cultural Español, 800 Douglas Road, Suite 170, Coral Gables. Through Sept. 26. 305-448-9677.

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

  • Destination Cuba: Tourism to Cuba 1902-1958, University of Miami’s Otto G. Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-4900.

  • Hebraica Mirrors, permanent, Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.

  • And Away We Go!, permanent, Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington, Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7311.

  • The Salon: 18th and 19th Century Portraits From the Bass Collection, permanent, Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

  • Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, permanent, Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4223.

  • The Haitian Art Factory, paintings, voodoo flags, sculptures, 835 NE 79th St., Miami. 305-758-6939, www.HaitianArtFactory.com.

  • Second Saturdays at ArtSouth, second Saturdays, 3 p.m., ArtSouth Gallery, 240 N. Krome Ave., Homestead. 305-247-9406.

 

 

COMEDY

 

THURSDAY 18

  • The South Beach Comedy Festival, closes, various events throughout Miami Beach, www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com.

 

SUNDAY 21

  • Chicago City Limits, improv sketch comedy, closes, 8 p.m., Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. $15 and $40. 866-949-6722.

 

TUESDAY 23

  • Jackie Mason, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $47 - $77. Through Jan. 24. 954-327-7625.

 

CLUBS

 

IMPROV TROUPES

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

  • Improv Yourself Comedy Class With Carey Kane, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Wallflower Gallery, 10 NE Third St., Miami. $200/8 classes. 305-579-0069.
    Urban Night, Tuesdays, 8 and 10:30 p.m., Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove. 305-441-8200; www.miamiimprov.com.

  • Laffing Matterz, Wednesdays-Fridays, 7:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., 219 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $45-$49.50. 954-763-5236 or www.laffingmatterz.com.

  • Leave ’Em Laughin, Fridays, 9 p.m., Cornerstone Experimental Art Space, 2013 N. Miami Ave., Miami. $7. 305-299-5919 or 754-422-4023.

  • Impromedy Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m., at Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107th Ave., Miami. $10. 305-226-0030; www.impromedymiami.com. 

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

  • Just the Funny, Saturdays, 9 and 11 p.m., Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $5-$12 (students free). 305-693-8669; www.justthefunny.com.

  • 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

 

SUNDAY 21

  • 40 Days & 1000 Nights Dancing Across the Lines Bellydance & More, 8 p.m., Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. $25. 305-674-1040.

 

ONGOING

  • Classes for Children and Adults, Mondays through Saturdays, Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, 849 NE 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-3234.

  • Miami City Ballet School’s classes, Mondays through Saturdays, 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach. 305-929-7007.

  • Miami Contemporary Dance School, offers community classes, 1919 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach. $12/class; 305-538-2988; www.miamicontemporarydance.org.

  • MidEastern Dance Exchange, offers belly dancing classes every day of the week, prices vary, 350 Lincoln Road, Studio 505, Miami Beach. 305-538-1608.

  • Tango on the Beach, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. beginners; 8:30 p.m. intermediate; and

  • 9:30 p.m. milonga, Tapas & Tintos, 448 Española Way, Miami Beach. $5. 786-287-7260.

  • African Dance Classes, Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 NW 36th St., Miami. $10/class, $60/7 classes. 786-541-3994.

  • Flamenco Classes (entry level), Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Beginner II, 7:30pm-8:45pm., Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 NW 36th St., Miami. $10/class or $60/7 classes. 305-757-5404.

 

 

FESTIVALS & PARTIES

 

FRIDAY 19

  • Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Monthly Networker, 7 p.m., Boulevard, 3360 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free to members and their guests. 305-573-4000.

 

SATURDAY 20

  • 5th Annual South Beach Dachshund Winterfest, noon, Ocean Drive (in the park) between 10th & 11th streets. 305-695-1711.

 

MONDAY 22

  • The Ninth Annual Pleasures of the Palate, benefit dinner for the Diabetes Research Institute, 6:30 p.m., Norman’s 21, Almeria Ave., Coral Gables. $250. 954-964-4040.

 

WEDNESDAY 24

  • The American Red Cross of Greater Miami honors board member Paul DiMare as the 2007 recipient of its Humanitarian of the Year Award, 7 p.m., JW Marriott Hotel, 1109 Brickell Ave., Miami. 305-644-1200, ext. 103.

 

THURSDAY 25

  • Dream Homes of South Florida, magazine launch, 6 p.m., Glottman Showroom, 270 NE 39 St., Miami. 305-438-3711.

  • For the Sake of Saké, monthly saké tasting, 7 p.m., Doraku, 1104 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, $40. 305-695-8383.

 

ONGOING

  • The Coral Gables Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m., City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. Through March 31. 305-460-5311.

  • Española Way Street Market, noon, Saturdays and Sundays, Española Way, between Drexel and Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

 

 

FILM

 

THURSDAY 18

  • The 10th Anniversary Miami Jewish Film Festival opens with The First Time I Was Twenty, 8 p.m., Regal Cinema, 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Through Jan. 28. 888-585-film.

 

FRIDAY 19

  • American Masters: Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens, 7 p.m., Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free. 305-531-1001.

 

Saturday 20

  • “Early Allen: When Woody Allen was just plain...funny!,” Sleeper, 8:30 p.m., Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. $6 - $10. 305-673-4567.

 

ONGOING

  • Movies in Bayfront Park, shown nightly at 6, 8:15, and 10:05 p.m., adults $9 (cash only). Lounge seats provided or bring your own. 786-425-1800.

 

 

LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS

 

  • THURSDAY 18
    The January North Miami Beach Civic Association public meeting,     7 p.m., McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. 305-933-9594.

  • Lou Dobbs, 7:30 p.m., Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables. Free tickets available at all Books & Books locations. 305-442-4408.

 

FRIDAY 19

  • Jacques Herzog: Miami Lecture, 6 p.m., Cosford Cinema, University of Miami Memorial Classroom Building, 1111 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, 305-375-3000.

 

SATURDAY 20

  • Ivette Cardoso, romance novelist reading and signing, 7 p.m., Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.

 

SUNDAY 21

  • Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Free Family Day, arts and crafts for kids, 1 p.m., Upstairs Gallery, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274.

 

WEDNESDAY 24

  • “Post Election Venezuela: What Does the Future Bring for Commerce,” discussions about what the future holds for post-election Venezuela, 11:30 a.m., Regions Bank, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. $30. 305-577-5486.

  • Miami-Dade County MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., 111 NW First St., Miami. 305-375-1647.

 

THURSDAY 25

  • Conservation and Development: Design and Policy, presentation by Elizabeth
    Plater-Zyberk, 6 p.m., Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center, Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Lecture Hall, 1215 Dickinson Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Free. 305-284-5002.

  • “From Skyscrapers to Streamlined: Modern Silver of the Jazz Age,” 7 p.m., Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $10; free to members. 305-531-1001.

 

ONGOING

  • The Science of Aliens, 10 a.m., Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $4 - $17. Through May 6. 305-646-4200.

  • Spanish Conversation, a small, informal group, meets over dinner Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 305-864-9028.

  • Nutrition Group, open to everyone who’s HIV+, first Thursdays, 2 to 3 p.m., 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, Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., Care Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-1243 ext. 289.

  • HIV+ Women’s Group, second Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call monthly as location varies. 305-576-1243 ext. 275.

  • Amnesty International Meetings, moderated by Michael Andrews, second Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-864-4241.

 

 

MUSIC

 

THURSDAY 18

  • Alex Kash, singer and 12-string acoustic guitarist, 7 p.m., Cocowalk Music Series, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. 305-444-0777.

  • Arturo Sandoval, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m., Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $35. 305-403-7565.

  • Miami Gay Men’s Chorus voice placements, 7:30 p.m., Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th St., Miami Shores. 305-759-3390.

 

FRIDAY 19

  • The Cleveland Orchestra Inaugural Miami Concert: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, 8 p.m., Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722.

 

SATURDAY 20

  • The Coral Ridge Concert Series, Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass, 7:30 p.m., Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-491-1103.

  • The 9th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert, 4 p.m., Tobacco Road,

626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $10. 21 and up. 305-374-1198.

 

SUNDAY 21

  • Chopin Festival: Atma Trio, 3 p.m., Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables. Free. 305-868-0624.

  • The Cleveland Duo and James Umble, 7:30 p.m., Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St.,
    Miami.     $10. 305-573-5900.

 

ONGOING

  • Churchill’s Jazz Jam, Mondays, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. $3. 305-757-1807.

  • Brahma Brazilian Jazz, Sundays, 8 p.m. Yuca Lounge, 501 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. $5. 305-532-9822.

  • Fusion Fridays, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cornerstone, 2013 N. Miami Ave., Miami. $5. 786-426-9642.

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

  • Kulcha Shok Muzik, Sundays, 10:30 p.m., Jazid, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305 673-9372.

  • Maryell Epps, Sundays, noon, Sunday Gospel Brunch, at the Hotel Astor, 956 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-7217.

  • Open Mic, Wednesdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cornerstone, 2013 N. Miami Ave., Miami. $3. 786-426-9642.

  • Phat Jazz Night, Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., Art Café, 427 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-0770.

  • Rockerz Wednesdays, 10 p.m., Buck 15, 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach. 305-538-3815.

  • Singer/Songwriter Series, Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cornerstone, 2013 N. Miami Ave., Miami. $3. 786-426-9642.

  • The Spam Allstars, Thursdays, 10:30 p.m., Hoy Como Ayer, 2212 SW Eighth St., Miami. $7. 305-541-2631.

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

 

 

POETRY & PROSE

 

FRIDAY 19

  • James Grippando, author signing, 8 p.m., Books & Books, Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.

 

MONDAY 22

  • Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Ravenscar Dynasty author, 7:30 p.m., Books & Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. 305-864-4241.

 

ONGOING

  • Speak Your Soul Wednesday with Spoken Word Artist and Author Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns, Wednesdays, Afro-In Books & Café, 5575 NW Seventh Ave., Miami. $5. 305-756-6107.

  • Arcadians, open mike every Thursday hosted by Ghost of Dirty, 7 p.m., Arcade, 120 NE First St., Miami. 786-267-2485.

  • Vena Poetica, spoken word and other performances, first Wednesdays, 7 p.m., La Vena del Gusto, 26 SW Eighth St., Miami. $5. 305-374-9177.

  • Last-Friday Open-Mic Poetry, 6 p.m., Books & Books, Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.

  • Spoken Word, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m., Literary Café, 12325 NE Sixth Ave., Miami. $3. 786-356-3481.

 

 

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

 

SATURDAY 20

  • Miami Beach Botanical Garden Presents the Daylong “Five Senses Tour” of the Redland, 8:30 a.m., leaves from the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. $65. 305-672-1270.

 

SUNDAY 21

  • Pine Tree Park Clean-up, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., meet at Pine Tree Park, Pine Tree Drive between 44th and 46th streets, Miami Beach. 305-534-3825.

  • The Eighth Annual Mitzvah 5K Run and Fitness Walk to benefit Special Olympics, 8 a.m., Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Miami. $25 to race. Applications can be obtained at Footworks, 5724 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Or www.Footworksmiami.com.

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  • ONGOING

  • The Historic Redland Tropical Trail, open year-round, although destinations vary in operating hours. Tropical Everglades Visitor Center at 160 U.S. 1, Florida City. There is no cost to follow the trail; however, individual attractions may charge a fee for admittance, tours, products or souvenirs. 305-245-9180, www.RedlandTrail.com.

  • Art Deco District Walking Tour, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Art Deco Welcome Center, Ocean Drive and Tenth Street, Miami Beach, $15-$20. 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org

  • Water Aerobics for Men and Women, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Ave., Miami Beach. Register at Nautilus Middle School Monday - Thursday 1:30 to 9 p.m., or Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., free. 305-673-7767.

  • “Batter Up” Adult Softball League, Games are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with first pitch at 7:30 p.m., Flamingo Park softball field, located between 13th and 14th streets on Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, 305-673-7766.

  • Yoga in the Park, Monday & Wednesday: 6 to 7:15 p.m., Saturday: 9 -10:15 a.m., Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Tina Hills Pavilion (south end of the park). 305-358-7550. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com.

  • Deering Historic Tours, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. $7. 305-235-1668

  • Roaming the Roads Walking Tour, 10 a.m. to noon, Roads Professional Building, 2730 SW Third Ave., Miami. $22. 305-375-1621.

  • Art Deco Walking Tour, Wednesdays and Fridays through Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Art Deco Welcome Center, Ocean Drive and 10th Street, Miami Beach. $15-$20. 305-672-2014.

  • Miami Beach Community Bike Ride, 9-11 a.m., from Miami Beach Bicycle Center, 601 Fifth St., Miami Beach. Free. 305-673-7080.

  • The South Florida Dragon Boat Club practice, Sundays, Intracoastal waters of Haulover Park & Marina. 786-252-1333.

  • Española Way Weekend Festival, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Española Way, Miami Beach. Free. 305-531-0038.

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

  • The Normandy Village Marketplace, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rue Vendome and 71st Street. 305-865-4147.

  • The Humane Society of Greater Miami, Pet show, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-696-0800, ext. 132.

  • Lincoln Road Farmer’s Market, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lincoln Road between Pennsylvania Avenue and Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

  • Golf Clinic, every Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m., Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach. $150 for five weeks. 305-532-3350.

  • Arch Creek Ghost Tours, Wednesdays, 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, daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. $20. 305-531-3484.

  • Yoga in the Garden, Thursdays, 9 a.m., Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. $5. 305-968-1068.

  • Miami Biking Club, Saturdays and Sundays, times and locations vary. 305-867-8628.

  • Crandon Park’s Canoe Adventure: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon, Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $20. 305-365-3018.

  • Crandon Park’s Kayak and Snorkel Excursion, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m., Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $25. 305-365-3018.

  • Crandon Nature Walk, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Free. Reservations required. 305-365-3018.

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

  • Yoga: Hatha Yoga, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., North Miami Community Center, 13130 NE Eighth Ave., North Miami. $5/class or $40/10 classes. 305-949-0950.

  • Drift Fishing, daily, Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-3525.

  • Urban Trails Kayak, daily, Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-1302.

  • Tropical Divers, daily, Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-949-2800 or visit www.tropic-diver.com.

  • Skyward Kites, daily, 9 a.m. to sunset, Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-893-0906.

  • Walk Among the Pelicans, daily, dawn to dusk, Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1275 NE 79th St., North Miami. 305-751-9840.

  • Salty’s Pirate Playground, ongoing, Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. General admission is $27.95. 305-361-5705.

  • Natural Areas Tours, weekdays: 12:45 and 3 p.m., weekends: 11:15 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. $4 to $6. 305-235-1668, ext. 242.

  • Newton’s Notions: Force, Motion and You, ongoing, Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.

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

 

 

THEATER & PERFORMANCE ART

 

FRIDAY 19

  • I Love You Because, opens, 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., Actors Playhouse, The Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. $30 - $46. Through Feb. 11. 305-444-9293.

 

SATURDAY 20

  • Momentum Dance Company Presents: Peter and the Wolf & Goldilocks and the Three Bears, 11 a.m., Coral Gables Youth Center, 400 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Free. 305-460-5600.

 

MONDAY 22

  • Art and Culture Center to Hold Auditions for Spring Youth Touring Troupes for children ages 6 to 15, 3 p.m., Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, Hollywood Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood. By appointment only. 954-921-3274.

 

THURSDAY 25

  • The Creation of the World and Other Business, 10 a.m., Shores Performing Arts Theater, 9806 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. $15. Through Jan. 28. 305-751-9550.

 

ONGOING

  • Three Angels Dancing on a Needle, a comedy by exiled Iranian playwright Assurbanipal Babilla, Deluxe Arts, 2051 NW Second Ave., Miami. Through Jan. 28. $20. 786-214-6040.

  • Sin Full Heaven, 8 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m., New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables. Through Feb. 11. $15 - $55.
    Theatre de Underground,     “experimental theatre for the experimental mind,” Mondays, 10 p.m., Churchill’s, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

  • New Wave Magic Show, comedy, illusionist magic, dance and more, Sundays, 8 p.m., Ramada Marco Polo Resort, 19201 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $10 children under 13. 1-800-600-6244 or www.newwavemagic.com.

 

Calendar submissions must be received at least two weeks in advance of publication date and must include date(s), address, admission fee and phone number. Listings run on a space-available basis. E-mail calendar@miamisunpost.com  or fax “Calendar” at 305-538-6077.