Calendar of Events in Miami

Thursday, May 23
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  Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio
  Green Room

  Picture this: You're in an elevator, alone, when suddenly, a gentle island ditty starts piping through the speakers. It starts with a guitar, a wave-like rhythm that reminds you of white sand and lapping waves. Then the melody kicks in. It sounds familiar, strangely familiar, and you probe your mind for where you've heard it before. Fragments of lyrics start to assemble in your brain. Your... Read more about this event >>

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  Michelle Bernstein
  Macy's Aventura

  Michelle Bernstein is Miami’s culinary idol. And these days, she’s busier than Ryan Seacrest. In addition to pumping out palate-pleasing eats at Michy’s and Crumb on Parchment, she’s always leading charity efforts, making appearances, and doing almost anything else, both in and out of the kitchen, that you can imagine. She even designed her own custom flip-flops.. One... Read more about this event >>

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  Sizzle Miami
  Miami

  Miami has all kinds of sizzle. From sweat hitting the steamy pavement to steaks on the grill to sinfully hot bods, sizzle is a word that reps our city well. And Sizzle Miami, the Memorial Day weekend tribute to all things hot and flaming, definitely maximizes the caliente factor in the 305. Billed as “America’s most celebrated and anticipated urban gay event,” this is a... Read more about this event >>

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  Latino/U.S. Cotidiano
  Centro Cultural Español

  If you ask Dulce Pinzon to define Gotham’s real superheroes, she’ll tell you they are the undocumented immigrants eking out livings as nannies, taxi drivers, delivery boys, and laundromat attendants. For close to a decade, the Mexican photographer has created color portraits of immigrants going about their daily business in the Big Apple while dressed as the masked and caped... Read more about this event >>

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  Carlos Mencia
  Miami Improv

  In the years since Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia went off the air, the only ways to get a look into the workings of Carlos Mencia’s brain have been through elaborate schemes of kidnapping and forced CAT scans. Even if you have a cousin who will do the kidnapping for free and have your own CAT scan equipment, the pizza and beer for your helpers would still run you at least $30.... Read more about this event >>

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Friday, May 24
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  Benoit & Sergio
  Eve

  Benoit was once quoted saying, "For me, a good track either has an amazing sound, an amazing groove, or an amazing hook/melody. This goes for any genre." If that's the case, then all of Benoit & Sergio's tracks, which perfectly combine smooth beats, good vibes, and story-telling lyrics, are EDM masterpieces. Read more about this event >>

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  Eve Sussman | Rufus Corporation
  Bass Museum of Art

  Eve Sussman first stunned the art world with her film 89 Seconds at Alcázar, which earned critical raves at the 2004 Whitney Biennale. Sussman created her opus under the flag of the Rufus Corporation, a collaborative of artists, performers, musicians, writers, and other creative types she founded as part of a long-term project in 2003. The evocative 12-minute film was based on Diego... Read more about this event >>

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  Free Art Fridays
  Miami

  Friday: the end of the workweek, the beginning of debauched fun, the only song for which Rebecca Black will ever be known. But Friday is so much more than all of that. It’s also a chance to score some free original art. Free Art Fridays is a worldwide art movement that’s made its way to Miami, and the city’s local chapter, founded by local artist and promoter Registered... Read more about this event >>

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  Peter London Global Dance
  Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

  Peter London — both the person and the troupe of performers named for him — exemplifies Miami’s dance scene today. London, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, danced with the Martha Graham and José Limón companies and now teaches at the New World School of the Arts. After he planted himself here, he founded the Peter London Global Dance Company, which would... Read more about this event >>

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  Peachfuzz
  The Garret at Grand Central

  Upstairs at Grand Central -- the immense downtown live music venue -- is the Garret, which functions as an independent space. It is the perfect size for smaller shows and weekly parties. Though one-off shows and events have had varied levels of success, the Garret's Friday-night party, Peachfuzz, is a clear winner. As the name implies, the party takes you back to middle school days (if you... Read more about this event >>

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Saturday, May 25
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  Yngwie Malmsteen
  Grand Central

  Yngwie Malmsteen is a six-foot, three-inch guitar monster from Sweden. He left the dark and bitter cold of Stockholm at age 19 and moved to L.A. for a record deal, got famous, and drunkenly crashed a Jaguar E-Type V12 convertible into a tree, breaking the steering wheel with his head. But Malmsteen not only survived. He beat a blood clot on his brain. He remastered the guitar. And then he... Read more about this event >>

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  The Best of the Classical Repertoire Gala
  The Fillmore Miami Beach

  The Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami will perform eight dances this Saturday under the headline “The Best of the Classical Repertoire Gala,” which is an appropriate title. Eight works do constitute a gala, and they are indeed classical. The opener, The Bayadere Suite, comes from an 1877 ballet by French choreographer Marius Petipa and was first performed by the Imperial Bolshoi in... Read more about this event >>

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  Luis Bofill
  Casino Miami Jai-Alai

  Luis Bofill got his start in Cuba's Nueva Trova movement of the late '70s with the group Cuba Nueva. From there, he would cut a mean rug as an exciting interpreter of standards and for generating an infectious blend of jazz, rumba, Latin, and Afro-beat. Bofill's shared the stage with Ruben Blades, Mark Anthony, Al Dimeola, Paquito D'Rivera, and Bono. He's been calling Miami his home since... Read more about this event >>

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  Radioboxer
  Will Call

  It's a myth that all breakups are messy. Just take Hialeah power-pop band Radioboxer, who announced a surprisingly amicable split last month. "We are kind of disappointed to say there is not a scandalous reason for this decision," the four-member outfit admitted in its official goodbye letter to fans and friends. "No internal quarrels, no substance abuse problems, backstabbing, Yoko Onos... Read more about this event >>

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  Drag Queen Bingo Night
  South Beach Tiki Bar

  “Anybody who says they don’t like bingo is lying to you. And anyone else who says they don’t like drag queens... well, they’re lying to you, too,” South Beach Tiki Bar manager Stacy London explains of her decision to start the weekly Drag Queen Bingo Night. She does have a point. Especially when the Drag Queen Bingo is hosted by none other than South... Read more about this event >>

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  José Manuel Ballester: Concealed Spaces
  Frost Art Museum

  Not many artists have the nerve to evict Jesus and his apostles from one of history’s most famous paintings, but José Manuel Ballester is the rare talent willing to match wits with Leonardo da Vinci and give a fresh interpretation of the Renaissance master’s iconic work. Ballester has removed all the figures from da Vinci’s The Last Supper in his new photo-based... Read more about this event >>

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  Sizzle Miami
  Miami

  Miami has all kinds of sizzle. From sweat hitting the steamy pavement to steaks on the grill to sinfully hot bods, sizzle is a word that reps our city well. And Sizzle Miami, the Memorial Day weekend tribute to all things hot and flaming, definitely maximizes the caliente factor in the 305. Billed as “America’s most celebrated and anticipated urban gay event,” this is a... Read more about this event >>

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Sunday, May 26
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  Best of the Best Concert
  Bayfront Park

  Come summer, reggae festivals are as commonplace in the States as Bob Marley tees are at reggae festivals. Held every Memorial Day weekend in downtown Miami since 2007, Best of the Best is one of the only annual fests in the U.S. that puts the emphasis squarely on dancehall, and it's certainly the largest. After taking on more and more hip-hop acts in its last few editions, this year's... Read more about this event >>

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  6th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival
  James L. Knight Center

  Chris Rock. Louis C.K. Jerry Seinfeld. Sarah Silverman. Those are just some of the stand-up comics considered royalty among their industry peers and diehard fans. However, the comedic hierarchy is not limited to the kings, queens, and household names that have had their own TV series. Laughter is all-inclusive. But there is only one true professorial mayor of Funnyville. And along with a... Read more about this event >>

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  Danay Suarez
  Blackbird Ordinary

  Cuba. It's the largest island in the Caribbean, a true paradise for over three million people from around the world who visit each year. Yet tragically, few Americans have ever set foot on the island nation despite its proximity to the United States. And even fewer are learning about the island's rich musical culture and the unlikely sounds lingering in Havana and beyond. "The Cuban hip-hop... Read more about this event >>

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  The Gaslamp Killer
  Bardot

  Miami, beware. A killer is on the loose. He's been known to murder decks, waste lames, and strangle wannabes. When he executes a mix, he'll destroy your idols and obliterate the competition. Behind the decks, he's a dancing maniac with a wild head of hair. Yes, the crazed Gaslamp Killer of California is coming to Bardot for a special Memorial Day performance, annihilating every hater that... Read more about this event >>

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  Backyard Boogie
  Wood Tavern

  Backyard Boogie sounds like one of your grandma’s old-timey euphemisms for sex. (Grandpa is one lucky man.) Now that you’re fully grossed-out, head to Wood Tavern (2531 NW Second Ave., Miami) to cleanse your palate with a good, old-fashioned barbecue, complete with plenty of booze to help you forget that you wouldn’t be alive if Nana and Pops weren’t at least a little... Read more about this event >>

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  New Work Miami 2013
  Miami Art Museum

  The clock is ticking. The countdown to Miami Art Museum’s transformation into PAMM has officially begun. This time next year, when you visit the cultural institution relocated to a snazzy bayfront Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in Museum Park, it will be known as the Pérez Art Museum Miami. To commemorate its rechristening and looming move, MAM is celebrating the Big... Read more about this event >>

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  Women in Motion: Fitness, Sport, and the Female Figure
  The Wolfsonian-FIU

  Mark Cuban recently raised eyebrows when he said he would consider drafting Brittney Griner to play for the Dallas Mavericks. That many national sportswriters even engaged in the conversation might never have been possible without federal legislation like Title IX, passed in 1972, recognizing a woman’s right to participate in sports equal to men and level the competitive playing... Read more about this event >>

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Monday, May 27
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  Memorial Day Brunch
  The Morgan's Restaurant

  Memorial Day is all about paying tribute to the brave men and women who’ve so selflessly served our country. Without them, we wouldn’t have the freedom to live life as we see fit — including getting completely hammered every time a long weekend rolls around. So if you honored those in uniform by getting plastered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, you’ll be in need... Read more about this event >>

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  "Hurricanes"
  Miami Science Museum

  Florida is a simple state: gators, citrus, Walmart shoppers. It’s also a perennial target of hurricanes. And although Miami hasn’t been hit hard by any cleverly named storms in the past several years, it’s inevitable that one will come blowing through our backyard before too long. So what better time to learn more about Mother Nature’s offspring than during the calm... Read more about this event >>

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  Rootsy Juicy Reggae
  Purdy Lounge

  It's Monday night. The work day is over and you're still sobering up from the weekend. If only there was a place where you can unwind after ending the crappiest day of the work week... Lucky for you, there's Purdy. They've been the go-to underground Monday night reggae party for almost a decade. Jean P. Jams plays the marimba while DJ Icue mixes records all night long. The best part: $4... Read more about this event >>

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  Women in Motion: Fitness, Sport, and the Female Figure
  The Wolfsonian-FIU

  Mark Cuban recently raised eyebrows when he said he would consider drafting Brittney Griner to play for the Dallas Mavericks. That many national sportswriters even engaged in the conversation might never have been possible without federal legislation like Title IX, passed in 1972, recognizing a woman’s right to participate in sports equal to men and level the competitive playing... Read more about this event >>

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  Latino/U.S. Cotidiano
  Centro Cultural Español

  If you ask Dulce Pinzon to define Gotham’s real superheroes, she’ll tell you they are the undocumented immigrants eking out livings as nannies, taxi drivers, delivery boys, and laundromat attendants. For close to a decade, the Mexican photographer has created color portraits of immigrants going about their daily business in the Big Apple while dressed as the masked and caped... Read more about this event >>

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Tuesday, May 28
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  From Picasso to Koons: The Artist as Jeweler
  Bass Museum of Art

  When French conceptual artist Bernar Venet wrapped a thin strip of silver around the future Diane Venet’s finger to propose marriage, the stylish curator became hooked on wearable works of art. Now her dress code includes miniature masterpieces by some of art history’s most notable names, from Max Ernst to Pablo Picasso, and contemporary artists such as Yoko Ono and Anish... Read more about this event >>

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  Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup
  Johnson & Wales University

  You filed your voter registration paperwork. You carried your registration card in your wallet for months. You watched the debates and made an informed decision for your candidate. And on Tuesday, you'll line up at your designated polling place, wait in line with dozens of other registered citizens, and at long last, cast your vote. Doing your civic duty is hard. Don't you deserve a... Read more about this event >>

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  Pub Quiz Night
  Fado Irish Pub

  Snag a seat at this weekly trivia tourney hosted by Emcee J.R. Ten teams participate in an eight-round game, making Fado's quiz-fest the lengthiest trivia night of the bunch. Huddle with your crew to answer questions of all difficulty levels generated by Brainstormer. You may want to put your phone away, though. With so many eyes on you, things could get ugly, unless you plan on bribing... Read more about this event >>

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  Pub Quiz Tuesdays
  Fado Irish Pub

  Snag a seat at this weekly trivia tourney hosted by Emcee J.R. Ten teams participate in an eight-round game, making Fado's quiz-fest the lengthiest trivia night of the bunch. Huddle with your crew to answer questions of all difficulty levels generated by Brainstormer. You may want to put your phone away, though. With so many eyes on you, things could get ugly, unless you plan on bribing... Read more about this event >>

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Wednesday, May 29
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  Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  Marlins Park

  Year in and year out, Major League Baseball tries to bill interleague play between our hometown Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays as an intrastate rivalry. Unfortunately for the Marlins, the only rivalry that exists is in how the Tampa Bay Rays, who operate under a similar financial situation as the Fish, somehow consistently field winning teams while the Marlins discover new and... Read more about this event >>

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  Bomb It 2 / Doin’ It in the Park Double Feature
  O Cinema

  Graffiti and basketball are exciting things to do in theory, but they often require you to stand for extended periods of time. Worse, they sometimes involve running and/or hand-eye coordination. Good thing that Keep It Classic is hosting a one-night-only graffiti and basketball film double feature at O Cinema (90 NW 29th St., Wynwood), a movie theater with couches where you can lie down if... Read more about this event >>

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  Miami Museum Month
  Miami

  For years the dwellers of other cities ragged on Miami for being uncultured. This town didn’t have the cultural cred of cities like New York, London, or Paris. Then Wynwood exploded, along with all kinds of Art Basel events, and voila! Miami suddenly became the head cheerleader that everyone wants to feel up behind the bleachers. Well, some of us locals know that while we may not have... Read more about this event >>

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  Ladies Night
  Jazid

  Ladies night is always sweet, especially when it's DJ Sweet Spot playing jazz and R&B hits. Best part of the night: ladies drink free until midnight and martinis are just $5 all night. So gather up your girls for an unforgettable night of sweet debaucheries. Read more about this event >>

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