South Miami

Three little birds sing their sweet songs to Ziggy, a very shy child who is happy to see the world from the T.V. in his room. But his tricky friend, Nansi wants him to get out and enjoy the Island of Jamaica. But, Ziggy is afraid of hurricanes, mongooses and evil spirits. Their worldly adventure is enlivened by the fantastic songs of … +

Conde Contemporary Gallery invites photographer John Sevigny. In a 45-minute talk, the artist will discuss metaphors related to his work such as: beliefs and rituals, encounters with violence, Santeria and Miami’s collective identity themes. A new group of 14 photographs, Dark Arts, will be on view the same night. John Sevigny was born in Miami and lived on US-Mexico border for four … +

The all-male Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo, presents percussive dance and music spectacle. Malambo is at the heart of the gaucho (South American cowboy) tradition and is a new production by choreographer Gilles Brinas. Malambo began in the 17th century as competitive duels that tested skills of dexterity among the gaucho. It soon evolved to include its hallmark, zapeteo, the fast-paced footwork … +

Joan Soriano, the Dominican Republic’s ‘Duke of Bachata’ will perform in Little Havana Social Club. The presentation will include a pre-concert bachata dance lesson, DJ set and the live show. Joan Soriano and his family band bring old-school charm and modern sensibility to the genre, creating a danceable sound that is as gritty as it is romantic. Koubek Center Little Havana Social … +

Miami International Guitar Festival 2016 (MIGF) will present eleven concerts, five masterclasses, three lectures, and a composers panel, as well as a composition competition and luthiers expo. All masterclasses are open to the public for viewing. The composition competition invites the young and emerging composers of new guitar compositions for solo, duo, or trio in two age categories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qoSNcTCvs&list=PL0OeASTO6ZjKiMt4_Kc3ct7OL2qEfSSSm&index=1 Miami International Guitar … +

Dolphin Promotions is pleased to announce its returning with a new show, the Miami Antiques + Art + Design Show, to be held at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC). The inaugural Miami Antiques + Art + Design Show will feature 100 national and international exhibitors offering a broad range of rare antique furniture, decorative and fine arts including silver, paintings, bronzes, … +

Burlesque Magnifique includes Burlesque revue, cabaret and variety show. Some of the finest Burlesque artists and Las Vegas (style) Show Girls come together for two-nights only. This production will feature classic burlesque, along with show girls, comedy acts, special performances and live music. Black Box Theater Jan 8, 2016, 8:30 PM Jan 9, 2016, 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM South Miami Dade Cultural … +

Again, for the First Time: Contemporary Remakings of Abstraction is the first of two group exhibitions guest-curated by Rina Carvajal. This exhibition examines contemporary abstraction’s contextualization and its re-interpretations, aiming to think contemporary culture and to incite ongoing critical dialogues with everyday reality. The exhibition brings together a group of seven artists whose work engage divergent conceptual approaches to abstract art, such … +

DINA SHENHAV: D.O.A. Curated by Tami Katz-Freiman Preview & Artist Talk | Sunday, November 29 | 6-9 PM Opening Reception featuring DJ Doron Solomons | Monday, November 30 | 7-10 PM VIP Breakfast Reception | Saturday, December 5 | 9 AM-12 PM (by invitation) On view November 29, 2015 – January 31, 2016 ArtCenter [Little River Edition] 7252 NW Miami Ct, Miami … +

The Liszt Piano Series features the South Florida Chapter of the American Liszt Society, dedicated to disseminating the work and ideals of Franz Liszt. The Chapter, inaugurated in 2010 has since presented yearly mini Festivals at different venues throughout South Florida, including the Deering Estate. In 2012 the Chapter inaugurated a new Piano Series at the Deering Estate, including recitals and master … +

Encompassing over 2,000 square feet, the exhibition spans nearly 20 years of the artist’s trajectory with more than 35 works of art (many on view for the first time), including mixed media sculptures, assemblages, installations and works on paper. Estevez’s work arches across many historical periods and a wide spectrum of human knowledge from different eras, his study of the principles of … +

Conde Contemporary is delighted to present Shie Moreno crafted book “Ogbön”. Moreno will be signing copies of his book and exhibiting a carefully curated selection of his work. The body of “Ogbön” includes forty paintings created between 1999 and 2014, by Shie Moreno, laid out to give viewers an insight into the painter’s varied styles and techniques. Abstract paintings are displayed alongside … +

The exhibition features works by the artists Alex Yuzdon, Guo Jian, and Rubén Torres LLorca. Curated by Adriana Herrera and Willy Castellanos, the show brings images of fraternity from China (Guo Jian), the celluloid Hollywood heroines and heroes by the Cuban Ruben Torres Llorca; and the deconstruction of epic stories coming from Soviet Union (Alex Yudzon). The exhibition goes around questions related … +

Proudly presenting the world premiere of Tsunami, a poignant docudrama, based on transformative stories of Japan. This new play introduces us to the resilient people behind the front-page horrors of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami disaster that occurred in 2011. The actors from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds find a common theatrical language to retell the stories gathered from interviews conducted by … +

Featuring special screenings of documentaries, independent films and thought-provoking stories, during this Short film series the filmmaker on tour Ian Samuels will be present within the audience. From his filmography: Myrna The Monster, Caterwaul, The eyes and the ice, Nancy and the Dapper Toad. Ian Samuels is a director based in Los Angeles. His hybrid work has screened internationally at festivals and … +

Tigertail will present a full Season of music, dance and spoken word events to mark its 36th Year of cultural work in Miami. The season will begin with a solo concert by guitarist Marc Ribot, who has released over 20 albums under his own name over a 30-year career, exploring everything from the pioneering jazz of Albert Ayler to the Cuban son … +

ArtCenter South Florida is presenting the exhibition Textual Undercurrents  by Elysa D. Batista,  a Miami based artist that makes three-dimensional work  exploring signs and text as sculptural communicators of coded information. The evolution of language as a form of interpreting the world is a constant investigation in her work. Batista carves and cuts manipulated digital typography onto materials ranging from wood, cardboard, foam … +

Miami Lyric Opera performs the classic work that defined Italian opera, Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto. Famous for mocking the husbands of the women the Duke has seduced, a deformed court jester Rigoletto finds himself in the same ill-fated predicament. When Rigoletto’s own daughter, whom he has kept carefully hidden, falls victim, he vows to have revenge. But repaying evil with evil goes horribly … +

Incoherent Stories is a series of drawings on cotton paper using different mediums. The series is based on random stories Aurora Molina has gathered from trips and those posted on social media, rumors, news, newspaper headlines, mythical stories and history books. Molina has created this collection of drawings, made on cotton paper using thread, scrap fabrics, spray‑paint while experimenting with the quality … +

A ‘narrative-light’ one act ballet, The Four Seasons is a hallmark piece of choreography by Artistic Director Wade Schaaf which exemplifies Chicago Repertory Ballet’s ‘new ballet’ style. Incorporating classical and contemporary movement forms into one ballet, The Four Seasons delights audiences with a series of vignettes from everyday life and is set to the beautiful re-composition of Vivaldi’s original score by Max … +

The Deering Estate’s Summer Cabaret Concert Series features intimate concerts inside the historic Stone House Ballroom. The concert on Saturday, July 25th will feature LeNard Rutledge and the concert on Saturday, August 29th will feature Dr. Ed Calle. Saturday, July 25th featuring LeNard Rutledge LeNard Rutledge, born and raised in Miami, is usually compared, aptly, to the legendary Lou Rawls. Like Rawls, … +