Greater South Miami-Dade is a hot bed for great live entertainment especially during the upcoming high season. Here are some highlights of what’s on the calendar. Please confirm details with event organizers or venues in case of changes or cancellations.
October 12
Miami Carnival of Bands and Concert
Miami: Now in its 41st year, Miami Carnival has evolved into a cornerstone
of the Caribbean diaspora, drawing participants and spectators from around the globe. The Ft Lauderdale-based weekend starts on Friday, October 10, and
culminates in Miami on Sunday with the Miami Carnival Parade of Bands and
Concert. This premier event showcases an incredible lineup of terrific Caribbean music and performance art. Takes place from 11 am – 11 pm at Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, 10901 SW 24th Ave. For a complete schedule of events, more information, and tickets, visit maimicarnival.org.
October 17 – 18
III Points Music Festival
Wynwood: Music, technology, and art collide in this cutting-edge festival that
fuses an eclectic mix of diverse performances and installations. The two-night event boasts eleven stages and over 150 artists who perform into the wee hours of the morning. Takes place from 4 pm – 4 am on III Points Campus at Mana Wynwood. Info & schedule: IIIpoints.com.
November 15 – 18
Silent Night
Miami: Mark Campbell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera revisits the true story of a
spontaneous ceasefire on Christmas Eve during World War I, when soldiers on opposite sides of the battlefield found humanity in one another through song. Various times at Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne. Blvd. Info & tickets: 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org.
November 16
Miami Symphony Orchestra:
Grand Season Opening
Miami: This powerful evening of symphonic beauty and emotional depth
sets the tone for a year of unforgettable musical experiences. Directed by
Maestro Eduardo Marturet and featuring cellist Anna Litvinenko, Showtime:
6 pm at the Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne
Blvd. Info & tickets: 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org.
November 21 – December 21
Left On Tenth
Coral Gables: This delightful stage adaption of Delia Ephor’s best-selling
memoir tells the real-life story of Ephron’s second chance at life, and love.
Various times. Takes place at the Gable Stage Theater at the Miami Biltmore
Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Info & tickets: 305-445-1119; gablestage.org.
December 2 – 7
Clue — The Musical
Miami: Based on Hasbro’s popular board game, this international international
hit show is the only musical with 216 possible endings. Various times at Ziff
Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne. Blvd. Info & tickets:
305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org.
December 10 – January 11
Man of La Mancha
Coral Gables: This five-time Tony Award-winning musical is a moving tribute to hope, imagination, and the power of dreams. The “play within a play” was
inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterpiece “Don Quixote” and
is set during the Spanish Inquisition. Call for times. Takes place at the Miracle
Theater, 280 Miracle Mile. Info and ticket: 305-444-9293; actorsplahouse.org.
December 12 – 28
Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Miami: Over 100 dazzling dancers, a live orchestra and stunning stagecraft
bring the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life. Swirling snowflakes, the
shimmering Sugarplum Fairy and a tropical take on wintertime wonder unfold in
a burst of color and joy. Various times at Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne
Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne. Blvd. Info & tickets: 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org.
December 30 – 31
Miami Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
Miami Beach: Celebrate the holiday season with America’s most beloved
Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score backdrops an international
cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the
finest artisans of Europe. Showtime: 3 pm at the Jackie Gleason Theater at the
Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave.
December 30 – January 4
Romeo & Juliet
Miami: Set to thirty iconic songs, this hilarious new musical reveals what
would happen if Juliet got a second chance at life after Romeo. Various times
at Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Info & tickets: 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org.
January 23 – February 15
Sotto Voce
Coral Gables: Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz’s riveting meditation weaves
the past with the present when a young Jewish-Cuban researcher becomes
obsessed about the tragedy that befell the SS St Louis. His unrelenting journey
leads him to an 80-year-old novelist who is still haunted by the love she lost
aboard the doomed voyage. Takes place at the Gable Stage Theater at the
Miami Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Info & tickets: 305-445-1119;
gablestage.org.
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