On Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m., you can join a discussion of the life of the Irish writer led by Dr. Michael Gillespie of Florida International University. The event takes place in the upstairs room at John Martin’s, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.
Monthly Archive: April 2011
Apr 29 2011
Half off spa services for nurses
From Friday, May 6, through May 13, nurses can save half on spa services at Seven Seas Spa and Salon. ID is required; click here or call 305 749-2100 to book an appointment. The spa is at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach.
Apr 29 2011
Consignment shopping for a cause
On Saturday, April 30, check out the pop-up consignment shop run by Strong Women, Strong Girls. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., hunt through the clothes and accessories and enjoy tasty treats. It happens at 112 Palm Ave., Miami Beach.
Apr 29 2011
Free symphonic Wallcast
On Saturday, April 30, at 8 p.m., Michael Tilson Thomas leads 15 returning alumni of the New World Symphony in Mahler’s Symphony No. 6. See and hear it live at the Miami Beach SoundScape, corner of 17th Street and Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.
Apr 28 2011
Free concert at Florida Memorial
The annual spring concert will be held on Sunday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. It will feature strings, vocal ensembles and more, all arranged and/or composed by renowned trumpeter Melton Mustafa. The concert happens in the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts at Florida Memorial University, 15800 NW 42 Ave., Miami Gardens.
Apr 28 2011
Free outdoor jazz at MOCA
The last Friday of the month brings a free jazz concert at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. This month, on April 29, it’s the Andrew Atkinson Quartet. The performance starts at 8 p.m. The museum is open by donation from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is always free for children under …
Apr 28 2011
Free live music at The Falls
The free concert series at The Falls continues on Friday, April 29, with Seven Mile Bridge. They’ll perform rock and roll and pop music from the 1950s. Showtime is 6 to 9 p.m. in Center Court at The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St.
Apr 28 2011
Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays
The next edition of the monthly free arts and music festival takes place on Friday, April 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. Highlights include Venezuelan singer-songwriter Reinaldo Alvarez, Fina Escayola Flamenco and the Miami-based band Lanzallamas Monofonica. The festival happens on SW Eighth Street – Calle Ocho – between 14th and 17th avenues.
Apr 27 2011
No cover CD release party
Celebrate the new disc from Xperimento on Saturday, April 30, at 11 p.m. No cover for those 21 and older at The Stage, 170 NE 39 St.
Apr 27 2011
2 Miami Entertainment Books for $25
A favorite money-saving tool for many people are the coupons in the annual Entertainment Book. The 2011 Miami-Dade Florida Keys Entertainment Book includes discounts for entertainment as diverse as Jungle Island, the Miami Heat and the Miami City Ballet, plus dozens of restaurant coupons. Buying the book also unlocks a year’s worth …
Apr 27 2011
$5 family movie in Pinecrest
On Friday, April 29, Pinecrest Gardens shows Tangled as part of its Family Friday Cinema series. Showtime is 7 p.m.. Admission is $5, free for children 3 and younger. Pinecrest Gardens is at 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest.
Apr 27 2011
Food trucks converge on casino
Magic City Casino hosts Food Fest, a food truck meetup, on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 5 p.m. It happens at 450 NW 37 Ave.
Apr 27 2011
Free storytelling event
On Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m., the Miami-Dade Public Library System presents Tales under the Stars, a family event. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on the garden lawn at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.