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April brings spring to Miami - a time for renewal and increased daylight and more time to explore the arts. Enjoy the arts guide and check out all the performances, festivals, family fun and interactive opportunities. Share the guide with your friends and colleagues that love the arts. |
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LIVE ARTS EVENTS IN MIAMI THIS MONTH |
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Miami Attractions & Museums Month
Various Venues
Now to 5/30 Culture seekers and families in search for adventure can visit Greater Miami and Miami Beach's to discover various attractions and museums special offers ranging from incredible admission savings, BOGO deals, and more. From animal encounters to exclusive museum exhibitions to the arts and outdoor adventures, there is something for every one with incredible savings for two whole months.
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Verka Serduchka & Band
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
4/18 Verka Serduchka is the Eurovision sensation: her iconic performance is considered by most as one of the best in the history of this contest. After decades on stage, her live show easily gathers a hundred thousand crowds in any major city of the post-Soviet territory. Verka’s mixture of exploding energy, self-irony, and very easy-to-ingest catchy tunes can make it work.
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Piano Slam 2023
Arsht Center
4/19 Join Dranoff2 Piano’s classical, hip-hop and spoken word mash-up featuring Miami's top teen poets. Students are invited to write poetry about life experiences or live classical music they heard in school for a countywide writing competition. PIANO SLAM finalists will perform with a string quartet of international classical musicians. #DowntownMiamiArts
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New World Symphony Fellows Live
Lincoln Road
4/20 Join your friends and neighbors at this popup performance by some of the most gifted classical musicians found anywhere in the known universe. The New World Symphony Fellows participate in “America’s Orchestral Academy”. They will play both classical and popular music, and it promises to be a performance not to be missed.
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Spoken Soul: Stories from the Womb
Arsht Center
4/21 The theme of this year's showcase, Stories from the Womb, aims to raise women’s voices and explore their experiences and unique takes on motherhood through powerful poetry. This immersive, multidisciplinary spoken word experience will spotlight the voices of South Florida women and feature four Miami .poets. #DowntownMiamiArts
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Chopin for All
Multiple Venus
4/22-4/23 Chopin Foundation of the United States Presents: South Florida’s best piano students will perform the music of Frédéric Chopin as part of the Chopin for All free concert series. The young pianists from a variety of backgrounds are the top in their class and excited to be showcased in the recital program. #CoralGablesArts
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Spring Ballet Gala
Lilian S. Wells at The Parker
4/23 Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will conclude the celebrations of their 25th Anniversary season by welcoming international guest artists to present new and old works alongside their professional artists.We are very proud to announce that renowned dancer Skylar Brandt, will be joining us to perform Le Corsaire Pas de Deux.
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Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition
Coral Gables Art Cinema
4/23 The film invites audiences to a private view of the extraordinary new Vermeer exhibition, at the Rijksmuseum accompanied by the director of the museum and the curator of the show. This major retrospective brings together Vermeer’s most famous masterpieces including Girl with a Pearl Earring. #CoralGablesArts
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Stage and Screen
Pinecrest Gardens
4/23 The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami presents an afternoon of songs from operas, musicals, and films we love, such as "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's Nabucco, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel, and “This is Halloween” from A Nightmare before Christmas. Children are able to attend this event for free.
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FilmGate Short Film Festival: Comedy
Silverspot Cinema
4/26 Get ready for a night of laughs as we showcase the funniest short films in Miami! FilmGate Miami is a non-profit organization that's goal is to ensure the empowerment and growth of local creators and talent featuring exciting new events and programs each month. #DowntownMiamiArts
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Live on the Plaza
Arsht Center
4/27 Live on the Plaza presents Deep Fried Funk Band, a powerful, high-energy R&B outfit with an extensive repertoire. Three-time Grammy Award nominee Jody Hill founded the versatile, sought-after group, who believe, "Music is better when it’s deep-fried!" Their unstoppable grooves always get audiences dancing. #DowntownMiamiArt
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Nu Deco Ensemble
Arsht Center
4/28 Nu Deco Ensemble has an exciting night of music to close out their eighth season. The program will feature soul and R&B artist Allen Stone and bassist Derrick Hodge. With an orchestral reimagination of the 1998 debut solo album from Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. #DowntownMiamiArts
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Autism Awareness Concert
Pinecrest Gardens
4/28 The Greater Miami Youth Symphony’s annual Autism Awareness Concert is back at the Banyan Bowl! The concert aims to bring music to all levels and abilities and highlight how music can impact children of differing abilities. The Concert for a Cause with features GMYS musicians. This is a free event!
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Melton Mustafa & Friends
Sandrell Rivers Theater
4/30 Join Fantasy Theatre Factory for a jazzy night celebrating International Jazz Day featuring Melton Mustafa & Friends at the beautiful Sandrell Rivers Theater. Enjoy the timeless music of Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire , Luther Vandross, Chaka Kahn, the melodies of Motown, and much more!
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ALTO RIDESHARE
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Alto is the official rideshare of the Arts & Business Council. Get $15 off 2 ride credit with special promo. Use code MAMP23
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Sankofa Jazz Festival
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
4/15 The Sankofa Jazz Festival is excited to present extraordinary Grammy Awards-winning Take 6. The band will delight festival goers with amazing vocals. Now in its 8th year, the Festival is a tradition for the Center and our local community. Join the festival for music, food and fun.
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The Inheritants Project
Afro Roots 2023
Koubek Center Theater
4/16 Spend Sunday afternoon breakdancing, building percussion instruments and learning how to play Afro Influenced music on Sekere, Ukulele, and Agogo. Then participate in a Community Jam Session, with your newfound skills and friends. The Inheritants Project is a Miami-based youth Afro-Indigenous music & dance program.
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Antique & Collectible Market
The Lincoln Road
4/16 Looking for a one of a kind bargain? Then roll up your sleeves and get ready to get your hands dirty with some good old American pickin'! The Antique Market offers loads of vintage goods including clothing, jewelry, and art, plus designer and midcentury furniture. Big enough to be exciting but not to be overwhelming.
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305 & Havana International
Improv Fest ’23
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
4/18 The 305 & Havana International Improv Fest is a festival that promotes the art of improvisation in performance and film. This year 305 & Havana International Improv Fest presents screenings and performances that deepen into the art of improvisation, bringing together performing artists, filmmakers and audiences across the city.
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Spring Exhibition Opening
Oolite Arts
4/19 Join us for the opening reception of Landscape of Realities curated by Jennifer Inacio. The exhibition features work by each of our 2023 visual artists in residence.In conjunction with our quarterly Resident Night, an event inviting our community to visit the studios of our resident artists and gain insight into their creative practice.
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Stay On It
The Wolfsonian - FIU
4/20 Inspired by artist Roberto Lugo’s murals on the exterior façade of The Wolfsonian–FIU, Stay On It will transform 10th Street in South Beach into block party with live performances, an art installation opening, and Caribbean-themed food trucks—all part of the City of Miami Beach’s monthly Culture Crawl.
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Culture Crawl
Miami Beach
4/20 Several of the most prestigious institutions, cultural centers and arts organizations offer complimentary admission as part of the The City of Miami Beach monthly Culture Crawl. Opening their doors for a lively night of special programming, open studios and galleries, outdoor films, live music, exclusive tours, night gardens and more.
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Overture to Overtown
The Betsy South Beach
4/20 As part of Miami Beach Culture Crawl, and to celebrate The Betsy'sOverture to Overtown Jazz Festival, collaboARTive presents art projected onto the Betsy Orb. Images will feature the past, present, and future of the arts in Historic Overtown. The event includes live jazz performances and Betsy Gallery visits.
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Open House
Fountainhead Residency
4/20 Join Fountainhead Residency for its monthly Open House and meet April's resident artists Randi Renate, Alexander Russi and Sarah Anne Weber. Join us for a casual open house to our Open House is an opportunity to learn about their lives and inspirations and experience their work.
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Nomi Art Deco & Modernism Week
Scott Galvin Community Center
4/21-4/28 Celebrating architectural month and the world congress on Art Deco’s return to Miami, North Miami will illuminate with arts and culture for the NOMI Art Deco & Modernism week 2023. Events include NoMi Lights Up Light Installation, a Lecture Series on Art Deco & Modernism, Art Deco Fashion Magazines with a Closing Night at MOCA.
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Side-by-Side Concert
New World Center
4/22 The Side-by-Side Concert is an extraordinary opportunity for young instrumentalists (grades 7-12) to perform alongside the New World Symphony Fellows. The students share the New World Center’s stage and develop musical relationships with the Fellows as they rehearse and perform music of the highest caliber.
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Venezuelan Cuatro 101
HistoryMiami Museum
4/22 Learn from the best during this hands-on cuatro playing workshop with master musician and artist-in-residence Henry Linárez. Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time or perfecting your skills, he will teach you about the history of this versatile instrument and how to play it! #DowntownMiamiArts
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Open Air Tango
Lincoln Road
4/26 We believe that dancing in public spaces contributes to promoting Tango and enlarging our community. Open Air Tango #onLincoln was born with the goal of creating a unique cultural event with the participation of the local community as well of the numerous visitors that regularly come to the area.
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DNA Day
Frost Museum of Science
4/29 Spend some time exploring the molecular machinery that makes us tick as we celebrate DNA Day at Frost Science! Scientists from the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine will be on site with engaging, hands-on activities to help you learn about DNA. #DowntownMiamiArts
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Miami Beach Turtle Fest
Altos Del Mar Park
4/29 Meet sea turtle experts, learn about their habitats and migration patterns and discover ways to help protect them for future generations. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from local vendors while soaking up the sun and taking in the beautiful views. You can also participate in beach cleanups, craft activities, games and more.
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Hip-Hop Classes
Peacock Park
4/30 The Coconut Grove Presents: Free Family Hip-Hop Classes at Peacock Park. Join DWG Fitness for a free hip hop class at Peacock Park. This is a family-friendly class where all ages and levels are welcome. Registration is required. Please bring a refillable water bottle. This program is free with registration.
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International Jazz Day
Betsy Lobby Salon
4/30 The Betsy honors jazz as an important art form that celebrates a rich legacy between South Florida and the National historic Jazz circuit. Contemporary celebrations provide essential teaching moments by shining light on the historic systemic racism that prevented Black performers from being ‘on the beach’ after dark, necessitating a return ‘Over-town.”
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Spring Concert
Pinecrest Gardens
4/30 Join The Children’s Voice Chorus for a Benefit Happy Hour and its culminating concert of the season, uniting singers from across Miami’s communities. Following a happy hour the concert will feature all members of The Children’s Voice Chorus with gospel singer J. Allen Pealer. The happy hour begins at 6pm and the concert begins at 7pm.
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Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Arts Connection is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. miamidadearts.org
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