EVENTSWelcome to Miami | Guide Services Because events in South Florida change by the day, I feel it is better to direct you to comprehensive sites that are updated almost by the minute rather than try to keep up with everything that’s going on in our dynamic community. I include a list of local events for the current month below for your perusal and to give you a better idea of what is happening each month. Nevertheless there may be a lot going on in future months or even years that are not listed. If you see something, or have heard of something that interests you and would like more unbiased information, by all means contact me on the form below. I will be happy to look into it for you and give you my opinion and any further information I can dig up on your behalf. The Miami Herald Guide JULY 19th. June to 18th. July Speech and Debate: This fiercely funny comedy with music asks: what do a high school debate team, predators in cyberspace and a musical version of Arthur Miller's The Crucible have in common? The answer: three teenagers who are wrestling with sex, lies and YouTube videos in this off-Broadway comic hit. 30th. June to 10th. July Tap Dogs: It's the hottest show with the hottest legs! The seriously sexy Tap Dogs have taken the world by storm with a fast and fabulous theater-dance spectacle that combines the strength and power of hunky workmen with the precision and speed of the world's most thrilling. 1st. July CGCC Summer Concert Series - Ann Hampton Calloway: Richly evocative and refreshingly warm and original, Ann Hampton Callaway is one of the most widely acclaimed singers/songwriters in pop and jazz today. 1st. July to 31st. August Miami Spa Month: Celebrate with us during July and August as we feature the third annual Miami Spa Month where you can enjoy special treatments for $99 at Miami's premier spas. 2nd. and 3rd. July Cirque du Grove: A Busker’s Carnival: Beginning Friday, July 2 at 8:30 p.m., the group SUPERNOVA will entertain Grove audiences with a special evening show, displaying daring fire routines. A preview of Saturday’s performance will follow until midnight. On Saturday July 3, the all-day circus will begin at 10 a.m. 4th. July America's Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park: Celebrate the birth of our great nation with one of the largest fireworks displays in South Florida! This spectacular display can be seen from anywhere in the park. Enjoy food and beverages, and a free kids’ zone. Bring the whole family!. FREE ADMISSION - The Park is Open All Day - Free Kids' Zone: 3:00pm-7:00pm - Fireworks: 9:00pm 4th. July City of Miami Beach Fourth of July Celebration: The City of Miami Beach and Classical South Florida 89.7FM proudly present Fire on the Fourth. This year’s Fourth of July patriotic celebration features a free concert with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and soprano Elizabeth Caballero, performance by the Miami Dolphin cheerleaders, and fireworks. The event will be held on Sunday, July 4, at 8:00 p.m. on the beach at 8 Street and Ocean Drive, South Beach. 7th. to 11th. July Out in the Tropics: Gender-bending, lesbian marriage, Cuban theater, queer circus arts, racy humor, laughter, tears and much more will all be part of part of the mix when a stellar group of award-winning, cutting-edge artists from around the world take the stage at Out in the Tropics! 7th. to 25th. July XXV International Hispanic Theatre Festival - A Tribute to Mexico: Celebrating its 25th anniversary season by presenting some of the best theatre companies from Latin America, Europe and the United States 7th. July to 15th. August Are We There Yet?: Fresh, funny, and entertaining, this light hearted but genuine musical comedy tackles the question we so often ask ourselves on life's roller coaster journey of ups and downs, "Are We There Yet." The typical bumps, u-turns, and road blocks that we are all too-familiar with are played out on stage in a riotous fashion through the eyes of the modern American family that may seem strangely similar to your own. http://www.actorsplayhouse.org 8th. to 11th. July Babalu: It’s show time at the Tropicana! Hear Desi Arnaz’s greatest hits, including the hip-swiveling “Cuban Pete,” his signature conga “Babalu,” and the beloved theme from “I Love Lucy,” plus some of the greatest Latin and Broadway hits in this one-of-a-kind tribute to the most glamorous music of the ‘40s and ‘50s. 10th. and 11th. July International Mango Festival Fairchild's 18th Annual International Mango Festival will celebrate The Mangos of India . Visit the festival to shop Curator Choice mango trees and fresh fruit, enjoy mango lectures and smoothies, view the world's largest display of mangos, take part in the world's only mango auction and buy mango merchandise and botanical art. There will also be mango culinary demonstrations, our one of a kind mango brunch, a fantastic International Fruit Market, fun activities for kids and even a bike valet service.
15th. to 19th. July Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim: New designers from around the world head to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim to showcase their 2011 collections. 24th. July Summer Ballroom Cabaret Series: The Deering Estate continues the 2010 Summer Cabaret Concert Series on Saturday, July 24th. The concert will feature Featuring Johnny Holliday - professional Jazz Musician and Artist.
31st. July Rihanna in Concert: In the midst of her 4th critically-acclaimed album release on her 2010 North American tour, Last Girl On Earth. The multi-platinum and Grammy award winning superstar, who recently broke a Billboard record with her current number one single “Rude Boy,” becoming the only female artist of the past decade to have six #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, will be joined by rising star Ke$ha and female rapper Nicki Minaj. FOR GREATER MIAMI & THE BEACHES EVENTS, visit: www.MiamiandBeaches.com/Visitors/Calendar_of_Events.asp
AUGUST
Kolkoz Kolkoz is a French art collective consisting of Samuel Boutruche and Benjamin Moreau. The two artists both live and work in Paris under the Kolkoz moniker. They create art in a diverse range of mediums that spans from video to sculpture and installation.
1st. to 30th. August Miami Spice Restaurant Program: During August and September, Miami’s top restaurants offer three-course meals (Lunch $22, Dinner $35) featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs. 1st. August Rhythm Sundays in Bal Harbour: Bal Harbour has partnered with The Rhythm Foundation, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to creating international awareness through world music, to create Rhythm Sundays. www.BalHarbourFlorida.com/calendar
3rd. August Cyndi Lauper: She burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 20 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 25 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. 7th. August Alejandro Sanz: returns to the stage with his best live show yet: PARAISO TOUR! The highly anticipated tour, had its first run in Madrid, Spain, where eight exclusive sold-out concerts, commemorated the launch of his latest album PARAISO EXPRESS. 12th. August CGCC Summer Concert Series - Ramsey Lewis: Ramsey Lewis, pianist and composer, has been referred to as “The Great Performer,” a title reflecting his performance style and musical selections that display his early gospel roots and classical training.
13th. to 21st. August Brazilian Film Festival: The event, considered the largest film festival dedicated exclusively to Brazilian cinema abroad, originated the Inffinito Festival Circuit and currently showcases approximately 40 Brazilian productions during the largest competitive festival outside of Brazil. 14th. August to 12th. September Fifty Words: When their young son is away on his first sleepover, a married couple has their first night alone together in years. Will they renew a vital spark that's been nearly smothered - or will provisional civility explode into fiery chaos? An expansive look at modern marriage that is alternately funny and frightening. 19th. August Budweiser Superfest: Four Great R&B/Soul acts hit one stage! Don't miss this sensational summer powerhouse tour featuring sophisticated male R &B performers to include Southern Soulman, Anthony Hamilton, romantic crooners, Raheem DeVaughn & Jaheim and soul/jazz singer, Kem. 26th. and 27th. August Conjunto Folklorico Nacional De Cuba: 26th. to 28th. August International Judo Federation World Cup: The IJF World Cup is the definitive event of the year. Athletes of all countries and skill levels can earn maximum points. This event will be pure excitement for judo fans and families alike.
International Ballet Festival of Miami: The International Ballet Festival consists of ballet performances, workshops, dance film series, art exhibition and master classes. This Festival represents the most ambitious ballet project ever conceived in Florida. www.InternationalBalletFestival.com 28th. August Ivete Sangalo in concert: Don't miss an electrifying performance from Brazil's biggest star, Ivete Sangalo, who has connected with the heart and soul of Brazilian music fans across the globe. FOR GREATER MIAMI & THE BEACHES EVENTS, visit: www.MiamiandBeaches.com/Visitors/Calendar_of_Events.asp
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