Che Malambo
Sunday, April 15
Arsht Center / KNIGHT CONCERT HALL
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
The Argentine based company, Che Malambo, excites audiences through precise footwork and rhythmic stomping, drumming of the bombos, and singing and whirling boleadoras (lassos with stones on the end). Presenting a thrilling, percussive dance and music spectacle, the company’s work celebrates the unique South American cowboy tradition of the gaucho. Info
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American Ninja Warrior
Sat-Sun, April 13-14
Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Don't miss the American Ninja Warrior taping! “American Ninja Warrior” will be hosted by Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and co-host Kristine Leahy. Returning Ninjas include Las Vegas finalists Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, JJ Wood, Kevin Carbone, Reko Rivera, Ryan Stratis, Todd Bourgeois, Erica Cook, Lindsay Eskildsen and Rachael Goldstein. Audience tickets required. Info
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2nd Annual Community SPRING INTO HEALTH Fair
Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cagni Park 13498 NE 8th Av North Miami FL 33161
North Miami's Vice Mayor Keys, Councilman Philippe Bien-Aime and the Community Health Empowerment Network invite you to a Free "Spring Into Health" Fair. The event features health resources, screenings, a fitness class and the Monthly Get In Gear Community Bike Ride. Registration for the 10-miles ride begins at 8 a.m. and starts and ends at MOCA Plaza. Info
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39th Annual Spring Garden Festival
Sat-Sun April 14-15 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156
Springtime in Miami can only mean one thing: the Spring Plant Sale at Fairchild. Be sure to arrive early to stock up on those special plants grown exclusively for you by our expert horticulturists. There will also be plant vendors selling hundreds of varieties and species of plants. Info
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Jackson Health Family Fun Day – Celebrating a Century of Miracles
Sat Apr 14 from 10 AM - 5 PM / activities from 12pm-4pm
HistoryMiami 101 West Flagler St Miami FL 33130
Join HistoryMiami Museum and Jackson Health System in a celebration of 100 years of caring for the community. Enjoy the Jackson Centennial exhibition with guided tours by Dr. Paul George at 1PM and 3PM. Receive a free health screening and learn about key services provided by Jackson Health System. Experience activities for the whole family with music, arts and crafts, storytelling, a building blocks station and much more. Info
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Friday Night Sound Waves | Oriente
Friday, April 13 from 6 PM - 9 PM
The Fort Lauderdale Beach Hub at Las Olas & A1A 300 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Oriente's distinctive sound comes from deep Afro-Cuban rhythms mixed with Jazz, Blues and Brazilian influences to provide the perfect sound for our setting on Fort Lauderdale Beach. FREE admission. Those attending are encouraged to don flip-flops and set up a beach chair in the sand to take in the ocean breezes and spectacular sights and sounds. Info
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Relay for Life - Parkland and Coral Springs
Fri April 13 from 6:00 PM to 12 am
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
5901 Pine Island Road Parkland FL 33076
For more information, visit Relay For Life Parkland and Coral Springs Info
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Sounds of the Rainforest
A Collaboration with Florida Grand Opera
Sunday, April 15 6:00pm (tour) and 7:00pm (concert)
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Start the evening with a tour of Pinecrest Gardens, one of the only natural rainforests in the United States. Enjoy a special lecture on the history of the Amazonian Rainforest as well as a concert by FGO Studio Artists. Free with reservation;
Info
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Ecology of the Rainforest
A Collaboration with Florida Grand Opera
Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables FL 33156
Experts from the Fairchild staff discuss the preservation of the world’s largest and most biodiverse tropical rainforest. The lecture is followed with highlights from Florencia en el Amazonas performed by members of the Florida Grand Opera Studio. Info
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Smokin at the Firehouse - Bluegrass Jam
Saturdays 3 - 6 pm
Lake Forest Volunteer Fire Department
3840 SW 41st Ave, West Park, FL 33023
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The Other Mozart
Starring Netflix Mudbound's Samatha Hoefer
Friday-Sunday, April 13-15
Black Box Theater South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Cutler Bay FL 33189
The Other Mozart is the true, forgotten story of Maria Anna (Nannerl) Mozart, the sister of Amadeus - a prodigy, virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. The play is based on facts, stories and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family's humorous and heartbreaking letters. Info
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Miami Writer's Institute
May 9-12
Wolfson Campus 300 NE 2nd Ave Miami FL 33132
We're one month away from the start of the Miami Writers Institute! Sign up for a manuscript consultation, learn how to develop your characters, revisit an old poem, or master narrative non-fiction. There are still spaces left in many of the workshops, snag your spot today! Info
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South Florida Symphony Orchestra:
Symphonie Fantastique
Wednesday, April 18
Arsht Center / KNIGHT CONCERT HALL
1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Culminating our 20th season is a celebration of Israel’s 70th Anniversary with the music of Borenstein’s If You Will It, It Is No Dream, based on the writings of Theodor Herzl. Renowned Cuban-Pianist Aldo López-Gavilan joins the Symphony, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G ending with Berlioz’s spectacular Symphonie Fantastique. Info
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Junior League of Miami Showhouse
at The Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Ave Palmetto Bay FL 33157
Gala
Sat April 14 from 7 -11 pm
The glamorous 1920’s will be in full swing at this year's Preview Gala to raise funds to benefit women, children and families. Be the first to enjoy exclusive access to the Showhouse, as you mingle with renowned designers and community leaders, while enjoying prohibition cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres. Info
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Showhouse after dark / Wine Tasting & Private Tour
Wed., April 18 from 7 - 9:30 pm
Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting and private tour with one of the featured designers of the Junior League of Miami 2018 Showhouse at Deering. Info
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Events @ Frost Science
Looking for something beyond the typical bounce house and clowns? Give your company picnics a boost by offering your employees and their families an unforgettable day at Frost Science. We accommodate all size groups and offer a savory lunch from our preferred caterer. While they’re here they have the option of participating in a team building activity, watching a science demo, observing a devil ray feeding and much more. Contact us today and start planning your next event. Info
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Family Movie - Moana
Friday, April 13th gates open 6:30 pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Concession offers hotdogs, popcorn and treats. Enjoy a twilight flashlight stroll through our garden. At 8:00 p.m. we gather in our beautiful Banyan Bowl (theater seating) with a full length feature film shown on our 16X20 foot screen. When a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Info
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La Boheme Performed by Miami Lyric Opera
Saturday-Sunday, April 14-15
Main Stage South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Cutler Bay FL 33189
La Bohème, the passionate and timeless story of love among young artists in Paris, can stake its claim as the world’s most popular opera. Performed to the music of Giacomo Puccini. Info
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Paul Kaplan: Jewish History in South Florida
Thursday, April 19th, 2018, 6:30 pm
Art Deco Museum 1001 Ocean Dr Miami Beach FL 33139
Author and historian Paul Kaplan will present highlights of Jewish history in South Florida, profiling 2-3 key historic Jewish Floridians, and telling interesting and often humorous/little-known anecdotes behind many of the venues. Book signing will follow. Info
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Miami City Ballet Program Four
Friday, April 13 - Sunday, April 15
Arsht Center / ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
The 2017/18 season will conclude with the company premiere of acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s inventive and exciting ballet Concerto DSCH, set to a seething Dmitri Shostakovich piano concerto. Info
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