What's happening this week...
SJO Presents "ORIENTE" Soul Jazz
Sun Jan 31 at 8-9 PM 
Sunshine Jazz Organization is excited to kick off our 2021 Jazz series with this live concert recorded at Le Chat Noir Jazz Club! Tune in to our Facebook or YouTube page at 8pm and activate the concert with this link: https://tinyurl.com/SJO-Oriente
Florida Grand Opera's - Three Decembers
Sat-Sun Jan 30-31
Miami Theater Center 9806 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores FL 33138 This poignant American opera with soaring melodies and heartbreaking musical moments is about a family and their struggle to connect.. As secrets are made known, resentment grows, and relationships become tested.  Info HERE
Matthew Sabatella & the Rambling String Band
Sun Jan 31st at 3pm
View in-person or livestreamed from Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest FL 33156 With vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and bass fiddle, The Rambling String Band brings to life music that is woven into the fabric of the US: traditional folk songs, fiddle tunes, old-time country, bluegrass, Appalachian music, ragtime, blues, spirituals, railroad and cowboy songs, work songs, sea shanties, reels, breakdowns & ballads. Info HERE
Via Zoom! Biscayne Boulevard Virtual Tour with Dr. George Fri Jan 29 @ 6-7 PM
See the rise of Biscayne Boulevard on a virtual tour with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. View the early buildings of Miami’s developing skyline. Explore the history of Bayfront Park and the floating aquarium that was once docked nearby. View on-demand for up to one-week if you miss it live. Info HERE
Military Heroes Tribute Banners
Recognize and pay tribute to a Miami Lakes active duty service member, reservist, veteran, or retired member from any branch of the military for their sacrifice with a street banner with the individual’s name and photo to be prominently displayed on Miami Lakes Drive. Info HERE
Boca Chita Key Cruise
Sat Jan 30 @ 12-3 pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157 Ride the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable 45 foot Corinthian catamaran on a three hour tour allowing you to experience Biscayne Bay in a new light! Guided by a Park Ranger, guests will journey to, explore & learn about Boca Chita Island. Info HERE
2021 National YoungArts Week ends Saturday
Fri Jan 29: Design, Photography & Visual Arts
Sat Jan 30: Writers’ Readings
Streaming at 8 PM Join us for an inspirational virtual showcase featuring the most accomplished young artists in the country. Info HERE
Literacy Fair
Sun Jan 31 at 2-5 PM 
NMB Library 1601 NE 164th St North Miami Beach FL 33162 Join us for a Family Literacy Hybrid Program! In person stories, Meet an Author, Free Books, crafts and meet Elephant and Piggy! Online author presentation and storytelling via YouTube links. Info HERE
The Season Goes On with Our Digital Archive
Enjoy with us free videos of electrifying concerts, theatrical plays, dance performances and much more from our Fundarte archive until our Performing Arts Season returns with GLOBAL CUBA FEST 2021 on 3-6-2021. Info HERE
Trunk Town Market
Sun Jan 31 @ 10am-4pm 
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Dr Miami FL 33149 Come kick off Black History Month with music, live auction, beach, market, food trucks and so much more. Info HERE
Girls’ Junior Orange Bowl Classic Basketball Tournament Fri-Sat Jan 29-30th 
True North Classical Academy 9393 Sunset Dr Miami FL 33173 The games will be played on a single court so the format will be only one game played at a time. Info HERE
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