South Miami

After his ex-girlfriend disappears, Sidney, a glam rock dilettante, is forced to look after his 11-year-old son full-time. His ‘cool dad’ facade quickly falls apart and his life goes into full tailspin as he struggles to let go of his rock-and-roll lifestyle. Meeting with Film’s director after the screening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPeBVnhqLP8 Classroom South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Miami … +

The music of HuDost, the Neo Folk World Rock Ensemble from Montreal and KY, weaves a seamless tapestry of sound that renders tears and laughter in listeners. The duo has toured extensively throughout the US, Canada and Europe since 2008. Their performance here in South Florida will include local tabla sensation, Jeffrey Deen and special guest flutist, George Tortorelli. Their music is … +

Gary Mullen along with his band The Works, delivers the look and the sound of arguably the greatest live band of all time. A concert designed to present hit after hit of Queen’s “never-to-die” anthems, including “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “A Kind of Magic,” “I Want to Break Free” and “We Are the Champions.” Main Stage South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts … +

DRUMLine Live is a show created by the musical team behind the hit movie, it joins 40+percussive musicians, dancers, singers and actors performing intricate choreography that embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the historically black college and university marching band experience. It includes jazz, ragtime, big band, funk and hip hop. Main Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nbrn9QzrAU South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW … +

Composer and virtuosic pianist Frederic Rzewski will open Tigertail’s Fire festival with a solo concert. Rzewski is recognized both for his innovative works and for his strong political convictions. His pieces often bridge the gap between classical music and avant-garde jazz. This major figure will make a rare appearance in the U.S. for a single Miami concert. Rzewski began playing piano at … +

Orchestra and Chorus of MIAMI LYRIC OPERA Pablo Hernandez  Chorusmaster Jeffrey Eckstein  Conductor Raffaele Cardone  Artistic and General Director Lieutenant Pinkerton, an American Navy officer, opportunistically engages a marriage broker to find him a house and a wife. A 15-year-old young Geisha, named Butterfly is introduced to him. She falls immediately in love with Pinkerton, converts to Christianity and banishes her relatives … +

FUNDarte and Miami Light Project, in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Auditorium, present the 10th annual edition of Global Cuba Fest (GCF) 2017, a very special evening celebrating an event that for a decade has brought the most talented musicians from Cuba and the Cuban Diaspora to Miami audiences. Three amazing concerts will bring to the stage some of the most celebrated names … +

One of the finest Indian tabla players in the world, Zakir Hussain, and renowned santoor player Rahul Sharma team up for one legendary night. Zakir Hussain has been awarded the titles of Padma Shri in 1988, and Padma Bhushan in 2002, becoming the youngest percussionist to be awarded these titles, given to civilians of merit by the Indian government. Rahul Sharma on … +

Enjoy an intimate dance experience with the electric artists of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami as they team up with three generations of local Latin American choreographers and literally “stretch” their own limits. Choreography by Yanis Pikieris, Douglas Gawriljuk, and Ariel Rose (courtesy of Miami City Ballet), including insightful commentary on the evolving creative process by each of the choreographers. South Miami … +

Max Pollak and his musicians meld Afro-Cuban music and dance with American jazz, body percussion and tap dance. An explosive brass and percussion section evokes a powerful “Orquesta” capturing the deep grooves and charged electricity of Afro-Latin Soul. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lRH-mU83j0 Black Box Theater South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Miami FL 33189 786.573.5316 www.smdcac.org

The Mayhem Poet’s unique approach to spoken word has landed them feature spots on The Today Show and Eyewitness News, after winning 1st place and a grant for 100K in the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge in 2006. They are theater-trained, comedically gifted and lyrical virtuosos who blend raw elements of hip hop, theater, spoken word poetry, improv and stand-up comedy. Since then … +

City Theatre, known nationally for its production of short plays, and the regional leader of the Summer Theatre Season with its annual Summer Shorts Festival, has created a special traveling program with the best short plays for this production. The plays, running ten minutes or less, include entertaining classics and brand new work celebrating City Theatre’s 22 seasons. Performed by an ensemble … +

China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments will present their 2,000-year-old tradition of acrobatics in this event. Main Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EG2PVRTJYo South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Miami FL 33189 786.573.5316 www.smdcac.org

‘Shake ’em On Down’ is the story of Fred McDowell, the godfather of the North Mississippi style of blues and an important influence on the music of the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, RL Burnside, Taj Mahal and the North Mississipp All Stars. McDowell was working as a cotton picker and tractor driver when he was first recorded by Alan Lomax and Shirley … +

Vocalosity is the all-new live concert event from the artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level. This fast-paced production features an all-star ensemble of diverse young vocalists singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements that set a new standard for 10-part harmony. Main Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KQ5_63jHBY South Miami Dade Cultural Arts … +

Broadway and TV star Adam Trent exemplifies a new generation of magician. As one of the stars of the hit Broadway show ‘The Illusionists’, which shattered box office records during it’s 2014/2015 run, as well as his appearances on Good Morning America, America’s Got Talent, Disney Channel, ABC, among others. Described as Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield, his audience interactive performances are … +

Their first-ever visit to Miami; Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s bold vision is been ranked as top global standard choreographers Company, including a groundbreaking repertoire and virtuoso dancers. The program will include three sets of Dance and two intermissions: 1st Flash with choreography by Jorma Elo; Silent Ghost with choreography by Alejandro Cerrudo and Huma Rojo with choreography by Cayetano Soto. Main Stage … +

FUNDarte presents the debut in Florida of Chiflón, the Silence of Coal by Chile’s Silencio Blanco Theatre Company. To keep working, a young miner must travel to Chiflón del Diablo, one of the most dangerous mines in Chile. Based in part of a story by distinguished Chilean author Baldomero Lillo, and devised during trips to the mining town of Lota, it reflects … +

Marcia Ball is a Texas-born, Louisiana-raised musician who has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls onto the stage. Her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, deeply soulful ballads and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-_ISUR6mE0 Black Box Theater Jan … +

The angelic voices of Seraphic Fire sing carols in the experience of Seraphic Fire’s traditional Christmas concerts. Three world premiere carol settings by Susan LaBarr James K. Bass, associate conductor. The audience will be surrounded in the beauty of Gregorian chant, glorious English Christmas carols, and the favorite Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, as the ensemble welcomes the season with festive style. … +

Elephant Gerald is an elephant: lumbering, formally attired, prone to melancholy. Piggie is (what else!) a piggie: perky, smiley, full of fun. Total opposites? No way! In Mo Willems’s beloved, award-winning, bestselling children’s books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends! And in We Are in a Play!, a brand-new vaudevillian romp of a musical, Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance … +