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Monday, March 9
Lauren Groff at Books & Books
Author Lauren Groff (Delicate Edible Birds, Fates and Furies) joins Patricia Engel in an intimate conversation about her latest book, Brawler: Stories. Ahead of the chat and signing at Books & Books, the short story collection was named one of 2026’s most anticipated books by the New York Times, People, Time, Vulture, and Harper’s Bazaar. Each of the book’s nine stories explores the timeless struggle between humans’ darker impulses and their capacity for love, compassion, and survival. 7 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Tickets cost $0 to $33 via eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, March 10
Hell’s Kitchen at the Broward Center
Jukebox musical Hell’s Kitchen uses Alicia Keys’ music to tell the story of 17-year-old Ali as she discovers herself in 1990s New York. The semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story debuted on Broadway in 2024, garnering 12 Tony nominations and winning two. Directed by Tony nominee Michael Greif with choreography by Tony nominee Camille A. Brown and a book by Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Diaz, the musical is a made-in-NYC story brought to life in sunny South Florida. 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $60 to $184 via ticketmaster.org.
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Wednesday, March 11
Seersucker Social at Vizcaya
Party like it’s the Roaring Twenties at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens during the venue’s decadent Seersucker Social. Dress to impress in your finest flapper dress or suit and dance the night away to live jazz music. Then, indulge in savory bites and fine wine, explore the historic Main House, and take a dance lesson led by instructors from Swing Out South Florida against the backdrop of the breathtaking gardens and waterfront. 6:30 p.m. at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Tickets cost $0 to $17 via eventbrite.com.
Rent at the Adrienne Arsht Center
No day but today, and that day is a Wednesday in downtown Miami. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Rent, gets the symphonic concert treatment at the Arsht Center, with a full ensemble of vocalists tearing through the show’s iconic soundtrack. Every last note of “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and more of the musical’s critically-acclaimed tracks will be performed with an orchestral grandeur that will differ from the stage show or film experience. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of musical theater’s most emotionally devastating catalogues in one of Miami’s most beautiful concert halls. 7:30 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $52 to $146 via arshtcenter.org.
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Thursday, March 12
Merrily We Roll Along at the Arsht Center
Tony Award-winning Merrily We Roll Along, soundtracked by Stephen Sondheim, offers an intriguing look at fame, friendship, and the cost of ambition. Told in reverse over two decades, the story traces songwriter-turned-producer Frank Shepard’s journey from Hollywood success back to his penniless youth. This intimate production runs through April 5 inside the Arsht’s Carnival Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $78 via arshtcenter.org.
Nu Deco Ensemble at the Miami Beach Bandshell
Spend an evening outdoors with Nu Deco Ensemble, the renowned Miami orchestra known for fusing classical, pop, and global sounds. This concert, played steps from Miami Beach shores, features a newly commissioned piece by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, a symphonic tribute to The Beach Boys, and performances of the finale of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and The Four Sections by Steve Reich. Indian singer and flautist Varijashree Venugopal and Pakistani singer and composer Arooj Aftab will also join. 8 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets $50 to $105 via nu-deco.org.
Friday, March 13
GroundUp Music Festival
GroundUp Music Festival, founded by jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy, returns to the Miami Beach Bandshell for its annual weekend celebration, bringing a diverse lineup of boundary-pushing artists to two stages. Friday’s kickoff features performances by Flying Lotus, Patrice Rushen, Rickie Lee Jones, and Isaiah Sharkey. Stepping beyond traditional genre lines, the festival resists being confined to just one sound, welcoming artists from across the musical spectrum. Fans and performers can connect not only during live sets but also through interactive workshops, panels, and masterclasses hosted by participating artists throughout the weekend. Noon at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $39 to $809 via groundupmusicfestival.com.
