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Monday, March 2
Norah O’Donnell and Deborah Norville at Miami Dade College
Marking the U.S.’s 250th birthday, CBS News senior correspondent and Emmy Award-winner Norah O’Donnell has authored a new book titled We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America. The book is a sweeping portrait of the unsung women who quietly shaped the arc of U.S. history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. From the woman who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence to the first female members of the Armed Forces, O’Donnell weaves together decades of research and reporting into a book that reads like a subversive (and necessary) history textbook. Books & Books and the Miami Book Fair are hosting O’Donnell’s chat with Emmy winner Deborah Norville, and each ticket admits two guests and includes a copy of the book. 7 p.m. at Miami Dade College, 254 NE Fourth St., Miami; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Tickets cost $35 via eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, March 3
Bless Their Little Hearts at Bill Cosford Cinema
A rare 16mm screening of Bless Their Little Hearts offers a chance to experience a quietly powerful slice of American independent cinema the way it was meant to be seen: on film, in community, and free of charge. The movie is an intimate portrait of a struggling family, shot in the spirit of Killer of Sheep, blending documentary-like realism with a blues-and jazz-infused soundtrack that deepens its emotional impact. The screening is presented through AV Club, a curated program drawing from the historic archives of the Miami-Dade Public Library System. 5:05 p.m. at Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-4627; cosfordcinema.com. Admission is free.
Wednesday, March 4
Move: Communal Improvisation Workshop at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
The Frost Art Museum at FIU invites you to lose yourself and unwind with Move: Communal Improvisation Workshop. Presented as part of the Frost After Dark series, this first iteration of this two-part workshop combines guided movement and live music in a relaxed, communal setting. Led by composer and guitarist Diego Melgar, guests will explore new ways to express themselves through creative play. 5 p.m. at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami; 305-348-2890. Admission is free with RSVP via frost.fiu.edu.
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Thursday, March 5
Miami New Times Member Event at Sweat Records
It’s 305 Day, and what better way to celebrate than digging into Miami’s sonic history? Join New Times as we host a member event in partnership with Little Haiti’s renowned Sweat Records. Music editor Flor Franceschetti will sit down with store founder and Miami vinyl expert Lauren “Lolo” Reskin for a candid conversation about South Florida’s deep (and often underrated) record culture. They’ll discuss everything from the shops that shaped the local scene to influential albums that were recorded, pressed, and sold right here in our backyard. Enjoy complimentary drinks, light bites, and a DJ set by the ever-reliable DJ Hottpants. RSVP is free and open to all readers, but members will score an extra perk: Sweat merch. 6 p.m. at Sweat Records, 5505 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-776-7701; sweatrecordsmiami.com. Admission is free with RSVP via miaminewtimes.com.
Friday, March 6
Swan Lake at the Fillmore Miami Beach
Presented by New York-based Classical Arts Entertainment, this production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, one of the most popular ballets of all time, is performed by an international cast of acclaimed dancers. You’ll witness memorable numbers like the “Dance of the Little Swans,” with its thrilling 32 fouettés, and an artistic feat that extends well past the dancing — the show’s decor and scenic backgrounds are all hand-painted. 7 p.m. at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fillmore-miami.com. Tickets cost $48 to $120 via ticketmaster.com.
