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This Week: As Summer Wanes, Must-See Events Abound!
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Olga Tañon
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THURSDAY 28
FILM
Pierrot Le Fou: part of
the Summer Film Series. A French film with English subtitles that tells
the tale of the unorthodox life of Pierrot. 7 p.m. Free. The
Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
305-531-1001.
Where The Truth Lies:
this
featured film takes place in
1950s Miami.
Superstar entertainers Lanny Morris and Vince Collins break up the same
night a naked corpse is found in the bath of their hotel suite. They
don’t speak until 15 years later, when they are brought together by a
young writer. 8:30 p.m. $10, $7 for members and students with valid ID.
Miami Beach
Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-673-4567.
MUSIC
Battle of the Bands at MOCA: The third round of MOCA’s outdoor
Battle of the Bands
concert during which the grand prize winner will be announced. The bands
scheduled to perform are The Pots and Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship
Rocketship, Electric Bunnies and TVClubs.
8 p.m. Free. The
Museum of
Contemporary Art is located at 770 N.E. 125 Street,
North Miami. 305-893-6211.
The Poets and Pirates
Tour with Kenny Chesney:
7:30 p.m. $37.50 to
$75.75. Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601 Sansbury's Way, West Palm Beach.
561-795-8883.
Brubeck Brothers
Quartet:
Part
of the
Coral Gables
Congregational Church 2008 Summer Concert Series. An exciting evening
goes over the top with the addition of guitarist Mike DeMicco and
pianist Chuck Lamb. Don’t miss this final dynamic 2008 Summer Concert
Series event. 8 p.m. $25 to $35. Coral Gables Congregational Church,
3010 DeSoto Boulevard, Coral Gables. 305-448-7421, ext. 33.
FRIDAY 29
FESTIVALS & TASTINGS
Miami Home
Design & Remodeling Show:
An informational
showcase of residential decorating, remodeling and home improvement
products and services. Saturday to Monday, noon to 10:30 p.m.; Friday
and Tuesday, 6 to 10:30 p.m. $10. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-667-9299. Through Sept. 2.
International Gem &
Jewelry Show:
Browse and buy from a wide array of gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry
creations, beads, estate jewelry, special celebrity exhibits and
accessories.
Friday,
Noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7.
Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami
Beach. 301-294-1640. Through Aug. 31.
MUSIC
Jazz at MOCA:
The featured performer is saxophonist Ed Calle who known for his
extraordinary ability to play bebop, Latin and contemporary jazz and
pop. 8 p.m. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125 St., North
Miami. 305-893-6211.
Marcos Witt En
Concierto:
8 p.m. $25 to $60.
BankUnited
Center,
1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-8686.
My Morning Jacket:
8 p.m.
$33. The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700
Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Florida Marlins vs.
New York Mets:
7:10 p.m. $9 to $83.
Dolphin
Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.
SATURDAY 30
LECTURES
Mahvish Kahn:
Reading and signing of My Guantanamo Diary. 5 p.m. Free. Books &
Books,
265
Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
MUSIC
Kate Voegele:
7:30 p.m. $9.99.
Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
954-564-1074.
Summer Ballroom
Cabaret Series:
with Jazz
Vocalist
Dana Paul.
Guests may
bring refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the show. Limited seating;
advance tickets recommended. Gates open at
7 p.m.; concert begins at
8 p.m. $20. Deering
Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668, ext. 225.
Cosecha 2008
featuring Luz Marina:
Cacao Musica presents Cosecha 2008, a summer concert series whose
mission is to raise the international profile of the musicians hailing
from Venezuela, the Caribbean and elsewhere in Latin America. 8:15 p.m.
$40. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Carnival Studio
Theater, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
305-949-6722.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Florida Marlins vs.
New York Mets:
This game is part of a super Saturday concert series.
Puerto Rican five-time Grammy award winner
Merengue artist
Olga Tañon is to perform after the
game. Fans will also enjoy a fireworks display, all free with a ticket
purchased for the Marlins game 7:10 p.m. $9 to $93.
Dolphin Stadium,
2269 Dan Marino
Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.
SUNDAY 31
FESTIVALS & TASTINGS
Miami Launch Party: This is a party that will fulfill the needs of a vibrant and growing
recovery community. The goal of this non-alcoholic event is to bring
South
Florida’s sober community together for a night of live entertainment,
dancing and networking — proving that the fun doesn’t have to stop just
because you’re sober. 7 to 10 p.m. Advance tickets, $10. Tickets can
also be purchased at the door for $20. White Room, 1306 N. Miami Ave.,
Downtown Miami. 305-995-5060.
LECTURES
Isis Wirth: Reading
and signing of her book,
Despues de
Giselle.
Event is in Spanish.
4 p.m. Free. Book & Books,
265 Aragon Ave.,
Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
MUSIC
John Mayer:
7 p.m. $30 to
$55.50. Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601 Sansbury's Way,
West Palm Beach.
561-795-8883.
Toots and the Maytals:
8 p.m. $23. Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
954-564-1074.
Guava Rugelach
Festival:
Annual music festival featuring local musicians representing Jewish,
Latin, Israeli, and Yiddishkeit communities.
3 p.m. $18.01.
Temple Israel of
Greater Miami, 137 N.E. 19th St., Miami.
800-838-3006.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Florida Marlins vs.
New York Mets:
1:10 p.m. $9 to $83.
Dolphin
Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.
MONDAY 1
FESTIVALS & TASTINGS
Tropical Ice Cream
Making:
Everybody screams for Gaby’s Farm tropical ice cream — Learn all the
tricks of the trade. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25. Space is limited. Fruit and
Spice Park, 24801 S.W. 187th Ave., Homestead.
305-247-5727.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Florida Marlins vs.
Atlanta Braves:
1:05 p.m. $9 to $105.
Dolphin
Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.
TUESDAY 2
LECTURES
Lisa Black:
Reading and signing Takeover. 8 p.m. Free. Book & Books,
265
Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
Jana Kohl:
Reading and signing
A Rare Breed of
Love: The True Story of Baby. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Book & Books,
265
Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
MUSIC
No Fear Music Tour:
Featuring Bullet for My Valentine, Bleeding Through, and Black Tide.
6:30 p.m. $24. Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
954-449-1025.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Florida Marlins vs.
Atlanta Braves:
7:10 p.m. $9 to $105.
Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.
WEDNESDAY 3
FESTIVALS & TASTINGS
La Cumbre: The
Americas' Travel Industry
Summit: The
largest gathering for buyers and suppliers in the Americas travel
industry, featuring more than 500 buyers and 190 suppliers/exhibitors,
representatives from Latin America, Visit USA committees, and major
airlines. 9:30 a.m. $205.
Miami Beach
Convention Center, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach.
305-860-3232. Through Sept. 5.
LECTURES
Christopher Baker:
Reading and signing his
Moon Handbooks,
Moon Cuba and Moon Costa Rica. 8 p.m.
Free. Book & Books,
265
Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
Don McNeal:
Reading and signing
Home Team
Advantage.
6:30 p.m. Free. Book & Books,
265
Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
MUSIC
Anthony Green:
7 p.m. $12.
Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
954-564-1074.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Florida Marlins vs.
Atlanta Braves:
1:10 p.m. $9 to $105.
Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens.
305-623-6100.
THURSDAY 4
ARTS
Pink Rocks:
a fashion show to benefit Breast Cancer survivors. Enjoy an evening of
trendy fashion, music, cocktails and a silent auction. All proceeds
benefit Save Our Sisters. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $35.
Miami
Science
Museum,
3280 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200.
COMEDY
Kathy Griffin:
8 p.m. $47 to
$77. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Live, One
Seminole Way, Hollywood.
954-327-7625.
LECTURES
Haven Kimmel:
Reading and signing of Iodine. 8 p.m. Free. Book & Books,
265
Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.
MUSIC
Marc Anthony and
Alejandro Fernandez: along
with special guest Olga Tañon. 7:30
p.m. $35.25 to $197.25. American Airlines Arena,
601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
305-358-5885.
ONGOING
ART
Inherent Connection:
The Art
Center of South Florida presents
an exhibition showcasing resident artists Elsa Carolina
Munoz and Melissa Ruffino. Both artists’ work highlights the importance
of revival and abstract art. Munoz documents life through photography,
while Ruffino paints reflections of her dreams. Open Monday through
Thursday 11
a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free. The Art
Center of South Florida gallery, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami
Beach. 305-674- 8278. Through Sept. 14.
Excavating
Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie
Museum of
Egyptian Archaeology:
Featuring 221 of British pioneer and archeologist Sir William Matthew
Flinders Petrie’s most significant finds, many never before seen by the
public.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays;
noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $10 for adults, $5 for non-UM students and
free to members, UM students, faculty and staff, and children under 12.
The Lowe
Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables.
305-284-3535. Through Nov. 2.
Hernan
Bas: Works from the Rubell Family Collection. Wednesday to Saturday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patrons under 18 and students with ID, $5;
general admission, $10. Rubell Family Collection,
95 N.W.
29th St., Miami.
305-573-6090.
Through Nov. 28.
John
Stezaker: Works from the Rubell Family Collection: Wednesday
to Saturday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Children and students with ID, $5; general admission, $10. Rubell Family
Collection, 95 N.W. 29th St., Miami.
305-573-6090.
Through Nov. 28.
Euro-Centric, Part 1: New European art from the Rubell Family Collection. Wednesday to
Saturday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Children under 18 and students with ID, $5; general admission, $10.
Rubell Family Collection, 95 N.W. 29th St., Miami.
305-573-6090.
Through Nov. 28.
Historical Museum Family Fun Days:
Historical
Museum of
Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami.
305-375-1492.
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 Drive,
Coral Gables.
305-284-4900.
Hebraica
Mirrors: Jewish
Museum
of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
305-672-5044.
Permanent.
The
Salon: 18th and 19th Century Portraits From the Bass Collection:
Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach.
305-673-7530.
Permanent.
The
Haitian Art Factory: Paintings, voodoo flags and sculptures.
835 N.E.
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
TROUPES
First
Mondays:
7:30 p.m.,
Miami
Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove.
305-441-8200.
www.miamiimprov.com.
Improv
Yourself Comedy Class with Carey Kane: Tuesdays,
6:30 to 9
p.m. $200 for eight classes. Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E. Third St.,
Miami.
305-579-0069.
Soul Food
Tuesdays:
Hosted by 99 Jamz. 8 and
10:30 p.m.
$12. Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove.
305-441-8200. www.miamiimprov.com.
Laffing
Matterz:
Dinner theater. Wednesdays to Fridays, 7:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.
$49.50 to $54.50. 219 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
954-763-5236. www.laffingmatterz.com.
Impromedy:
Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. $10. Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645
S.W. 107th Ave., Miami.
305-226-0030.
www.impromedymiami.com.
Miami
Comics:
Stand-up comedians who perform at universities and clubs across the
country. For bookings, call
786-210-9671.
www.miamicomics.com.
DANCE
African
Dance Classes:
Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per class or $60 for seven classes.
Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 N.W. 36th St., Miami. 786-541-3994.
Arts
Ballet Theater of Florida classes: Ballet for children and adults. Mondays through Saturdays.
849 N.E. 125th St., North Miami.
305-893-3234.
Belly Dance Workshop:
Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison
St., Hollywood. 954-923-1950.
Miami
City Ballet School’s classes: Mondays through Saturdays. 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach.
305-929-7007.
Miami
Contemporary Dance School:
Community classes. $15. 1919 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach.
305-538-2988.
Mid-Eastern Dance Exchange: Belly-dancing classes every day of the week. Prices vary. 350
Lincoln Road, Studio 505, Miami Beach.
305-538-1608.
Salsa and Merengue Workshop:
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison
St., Hollywood. 954-923-1950.
The Art
of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women: Spice up your workouts with a weekly exotic dance workout
class in your heels. Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. in Coral Gables; Tuesdays,
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Aventura. One class, $20; four classes, $70. Coral
Gables location: Body Sense, 2292 Coral Way, Miami. Aventura location:
Aventura Dance, 19026 N.E. 29th Ave., Aventura.
305-321-9506.
The
Signature Workshop: By the Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women. $20 for one
class; $60 for four classes. Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.: Gil’s Dance
Studio, 350 Lincoln Road, Suite 430, Miami Beach. Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m.:
Body Sense Studio, 2292 Coral Way, Coral Gables.
305-321-9506.
Tango on
the Beach:
Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; beginners, 8:30 p.m.; intermediate, 9:30 p.m. $5.
Milonga, Tapas & Tintos, 448 Española Way, Miami Beach.
786-287-7260.
Tango Workshop:
Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Arts Academy of Hollywood, 1955 Harrison St.,
Hollywood. 954-923-1950.
FESTIVALS
& TASTINGS
Miami Spice:
The
seventh annual Miami Spice Restaurant Month at 107 of Miami’s finest
restaurants. Feast on incredible three-course lunches for $23 and
three-course dinners for $36 (excluding tax and gratuity) through Sept.
30. For an up-to-date list of participating restaurants, menus and
special offers, visit
www.ilovemiamispice.com.
Through Sept. 30.
JAM at MAM:
Enjoy happy hour with an “artful” twist at MAM. Every third Thursday, 5
to 8:30 p.m. Members, free; nonmembers, $10. Miami Art Museum, 101 W.
Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.
Española
Way Street Market:
Saturdays and Sundays, noon. Española Way, between Drexel and Washington
avenues, Miami Beach.
305-531-0038.
Novecento
Restaurant – Sunday Tasting Brunch and Live Bossa Nova Music:
Includes four items and a dessert, with a choice of
Argentine, Mediterranean and such Pan-Latin dishes as huevos rancheros,
salmon tartare, eggs benedict, omelets, ceviche, skirt steak and eggs
florentine. The dessert menu includes chocolate truffle cake, flan and
gelato. An à la carte menu is also available. Noon
to
4 p.m. $19. Novecento
Restaurant, 1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-0900.
SoBe-Style
Sunday Brunch:
Executive Chef Thomas Connell’s imaginative, restyled
American cuisine with free-flowing champagne, a live jazz band, a view
of an infinity pool and the Atlantic. Noon to 3 p.m. Adults, $55;
children under 12, $18. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach.
786-276-4033.
A la
Carte Brunch at Nikki Beach:
Chef Jason McClain’s
menu includes starters from the traditional tropical fruit plate to
mixed seafood ceviches, lobster salad and burrata mozzarella, egg
dishes, lemon ricotta hot cakes, French toast with sausages and ham,
crab cakes, ahi tuna niçoise and Australian beef filet with lobster
mashed potatoes. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Penrod’s Nikki Beach, One Ocean
Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.
A la
Carte Sunday Brunch at Emeril’s: Traditional
brunch and breakfast fare with such specialties as Louisiana crab
bisque. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave.,
South Beach. 305-695-4550.
Louisiana
Tasting Menu:
Monday
through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. $29.95. Christabelle’s Quarter, 3157
Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. For reservations and information, call
786-517-5299
or
786-517-2583.
Playtime Program:
For children ages 3-4.
Monday
through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North Shore Park & Youth Center,
501 72nd St., Miami Beach. 305-861-3616. Also at Flamingo Park Police
Athletic League, 999 11th St., Miami Beach.
305-531-5636.
LECTURES
Spanish
Conversation:
A small, informal group meets over dinner. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
305-864-9028.
Nutrition
Group:
Open to everyone who is HIV-positive. First Thursdays, 2 to 3 p.m. Care
Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
305-576-1234 ext. 264.
Positive
Men’s Group:
Open to everyone who is HIV-positive. Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Care
Resource Conference Room, 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
305-576-1234 ext. 289.
HIV+
Women’s Group:
Second Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location varies, call each month.
305-576-1243
ext. 275.
Amnesty
International Meetings: Moderated by Michael Andrews. Every second Wednesday, 8 to 10 p.m.
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.
305-673-2183.
MUSIC
CGCC Summer Concert Series:
Annual summer concert series features internationally known jazz and
classical artists. 8 p.m. every other Thursday. $25 to $35 per concert.
Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables.
305-448-7421, ext. 33. Through Aug. 28.
Cosecha 2008:
Cacao Musica presents Cosecha 2008, a summer concert series whose
mission is to raise the international profile of the many great
musicians hailing from Venezuela, the Caribbean and elsewhere in Latin
America. Featuring Venezuelan-born, Berklee-trained guitarist Aquiles
Baez. 8:15 p.m. $40. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300
Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. Through Aug. 30.
Broadwalk
Friday Fest: Music with a cultural beat. Second and fourth
Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m. Free. Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood.
954-924-2980.
Churchill’s Jazz Jam:
Mondays, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. $5. Churchill’s Pub, 5501 N.E. Second Ave.,
Miami.
305-757-1807.
Karaoke:
With Eric “the Icon.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Complimentary cocktail per song.
Ages 21 and up. The Catalina Hotel, 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-674-1160.
Kulcha
Shok Muzik:
Sundays, 10:30 p.m. Jazid,
1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.
Rockerz
Wednesdays:
10 p.m. Buck 15, 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach.
305-538-3815.
The Spam
Allstars:
Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $7. Hoy Como Ayer, 2212 S.W. Eighth St., Miami.
305-541-2631.
Cosplay
Tuesdays:
10 p.m. SushiSamba, 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
305-534-9909.
Jean P. Jams:
Mondays, 11 p.m. Purdy Lounge, 1811 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach.
305-531-4622.
Lanzallamas:
A seven-piece ensemble charged with melodic fire and global rhythmic
chemistry. Thursdays, 10 and 11 p.m. Free. Tapas y Tintos, 448 Española
Way, Miami Beach.
305-538-8272.
Tropical Nights:
Featuring Pluto Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Michael’s Med Café,
9851 S.W. 88th St., Kendall. 786-547-8675.
POETRY &
PROSE
Street
Dogg’s Open Mic Night:
Attention
all unsigned Miami singers and rappers!
Ted Lucas, Luther
Campbell, Fat Joe, Trick Daddy and others have attended these open mics,
so you never know who’ll be in the audience waiting to pick up somebody
like you. Ages 18 and older. Every Thursday
night, 10:30 p.m. $10 entrance fee; performers free. Tucker’s Lounge,
11401 N.W. 27th Ave., Miami. 305-687-3555.
One Night Stand:
Poets and musicians and other artists come
together for an all-ages open mic night. 8 p.m. $5. Joseph Caleb
Auditorium, 5400 N.W. 22nd Ave., Liberty City.
305-636-2350. Every third Thursday.
Spoken
Word at the Bohemia Room: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. $10. Yuca Lounge, 501 Lincoln Road, Miami
Beach.
786-897-8854.
Vena
Poetica:
Spoken word and other performances. First Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5. La Vena
del Gusto, 26 S.W. Eighth St., Miami. 305-374-9177.
Spoken
Word:
Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. $3. Literary Café, 12325 N.E. Sixth Ave., Miami.
786-356-3481.
Poetic Energy:
First and third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Lignum Vitae Hall, 2318 S.W. 60th
Terrace, Miramar. 954-274-4327.
WordSpeak:
Teen spoken-word project with workshops, slams and performances. The
program runs through July at various Miami-Dade public libraries. For
more information, visit www.mdpls.org.
SPORTS &
OUTDOORS
Yoga at
Sunrise:
Miami yoga instructor Natalie Morales offers free and
open-to-the-public yoga classes on the beach every Friday morning this
summer. 7 to 8:15 a.m. Free. North Beach Bandshell, 73rd Street and
Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
www.funyasa.com.
The
Flying Trapeze School:
Flip around with qualified instructors. Classes
for beginners and frequent flyers. Wednesday through Sunday. Try ‘n’
Fly, $10; two-hour class, $40. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami.
786-239-8775.
Monthly
Miami Beach Community Bike Ride: 9 to 11 a.m. Free. Miami Beach Bicycle Center, 601 Fifth St.,
Miami Beach.
305-673-7080.
The
Historic Redland Tropical Trail: Open
year-round, although operating hours and destinations vary. There is no
cost to follow the trail; however, individual attractions may charge a
fee for admittance, tours, products or souvenirs.
Tropical Everglades Visitor Center, 160 U.S. 1, Florida City.
305-245-9180,
www.redlandtrail.com.
Art Deco
District Walking Tour: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays,
6:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Art Deco Welcome Center, Ocean Drive and 10th
Street, Miami Beach.
305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org.
Yoga in
the Park:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 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. to 2 p.m. daily. $7. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W.
72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668.
Roaming
the Roads Walking Tour: 10 a.m. to noon. $22. Roads Professional Building, 2730 S.W. Third
Ave., Miami.
305-375-1621.
Española
Way Weekend Festival: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Free. Española Way, Miami Beach.
305-531-0038.
MiMo and
More:
Weekly walking tours of North Beach. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. $10. North
Shore Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73rd Street, Miami Beach.
305-865-4147.
The
Normandy Village Marketplace: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rue Vendome and 71st Street, Miami
Beach.
305-865-4147.
Arch
Creek Ghost Tours:
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5. Arch Creek Park Museum, 1855 N.E. 135th
St., North Miami. Reservations:
305-944-6111.
Art Deco
District Sunset Tours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $20. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach.
305-531-3484.
Yoga in
the Garden:
Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. $5. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-968-1068 or
786-247-3382.
Miami
Biking Club:
Saturdays and Sundays, times and locations vary.
305-867-8628.
Crandon
Park Canoe Adventure:
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon. $20. Crandon Park Visitor and
Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne.
305-365-3018.
Crandon
Park Kayak and Snorkel Excursion: Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m. $25. Crandon
Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne.
305-365-3018.
Crandon
Nature Walk:
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free. Reservations required.
Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key
Biscayne.
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.
Hatha
Yoga:
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. $5 per class or $40 for 10 classes. North Miami
Community Center, 13130 N.E. Eighth Ave., North Miami.
305-949-0950.
Drift
Fishing:
Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-945-3801.
Urban
Trails Kayak:
Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-947-1302.
Skyward
Kites:
9 a.m. to sunset. Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
305-893-0906.
Walk
Among the Pelicans: From dawn to dusk. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1275 N.E. 79th
St., North Miami.
305-751-9840.
Deering
Natural Areas Tours:
Weekdays, 12:45 and 3 p.m.; weekends, 11:15 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m. $4 to
$6. Deering Estate, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami.
305-235-1668, ext. 242.
Newton’s
Notions: Force, Motion and You: Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami
Ave., Miami.
305-646-4200.
Smithsonian Expeditions Exploring Latin America & the Caribbean:
Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami.
305-646-4200.
THEATER &
PERFORMANCE
Shakespeare & Friends Festival:
Annual
summer Shakespeare festival features a lively variety of classical
performances. Various times, prices and performances. Visit
www.new-theatre.org for full
schedule. New Theatre, 412 Laguna St., Coral Gables.
305-443-5909. Through Sept. 1.
As You Like It:
Enjoy the
Shakespearean classic where true love and romantic love are put to the test. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m.; additional performance
at 5:30 p.m. on select Sundays. $35 to $40. New Theatre, 4120 Laguna
St., Coral Gables.
305-443-5909. Through
September 14.
Betrayed:
This story is based
on journalist George Packer's interviews with Iraqi interpreters in
Baghdad. He tells the story of three young Iraqis - two men and one
woman - motivated to risk everything by America's promise of freedom.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.,
Sunday at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $37.50 to $42.50.
GableStage at the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Miami.
305-445-1119. Through September 14.
Theatre
de Underground: Experimental theatre for the experimental mind. Mondays, 10 p.m.
Churchill’s, 5501 N.E. Second Ave., Miami.
305-757-1807.
Kevin and
Caruso’s Magic and Comedy Show:
Comedy,
magic, dance and more. Saturdays, 8 p.m. Adults, $24.95; seniors,
$21.95; children 13 and under, $17.95. Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins
Ave., Miami Beach.
800-600-6244.
www.bestshowinmiami.com.
—Compiled by Julia Carfagno
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