By Jan Engoren and Yours Truly
Though we’ve passed the traditional “peak season” in Miami, the number and variety of things to do hasn’t let up. This month into next we’ve got so many exciting things to do for garden lovers, history buffs, wellness and biking enthusiasts, and lovers of the performing and visual arts that this post is in two parts. Plus, there’s the Hyundai Air & Sea spectacular. Check them out:
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show & US Army SaluteFest
“The Greatest Show Above the Earth” on May 27 and 28 showcases the men, women, technology and equipment from all six branches of the United States military as well as our police, firefighters and their first responder agencies. This two-day spectacular features musical acts, a drone show, offshore powerboat racing exhibitions, extreme water sports, the FPL Display Village, fireworks and more, all on the beautiful shores of Miami Beach.It will take place at 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. The free-to-the-public Display Village is located alongside Ocean Drive at Lummus Park between 11th Street and 14th Streets.
View the show inside the LiquorSplit Beach Club at Show Center with daily or multi-day packages, or at free public viewing areas north and south of the Beach Club.
WATCH PARTIES:
The Gabriel South Beach, 640 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For the Air & Sea Show, the Hotel features an exclusive bar stocked with specially crafted beer, wine and cocktails and its panoramic views of South Beach from its rooftop.
Nautilus by Arlo, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Guests and locals are welcome to dine at their Mediterranean restaurant, Nautilus Cabana Club, which boasts a 2,000-square-foot outdoor dining terrace.
Saturday tickets start at $125 (plus $34 service fee); Sunday $65 (plus $10.91 service fee) and a weekend pass goes for $175 (plus $35.68 service fee). For more information visit https://usasalute.com. For parking information, download the PARK ME MIAMI BEACH APP.
Fever Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight concerts offer an intimate and unique musical experience in Miami, set in beautiful and historic venues lit by the gentle glow of candles. Talented musicians perform a wide range of music genres, from classical to modern, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the performance and relax in the soothing atmosphere.
Upcoming concerts include:
Candlelight Ballet: Featuring Tchaikovsky and More
June 10 – September 9, Tickets from $40.00.
Venue: Miami Scottish Rite Temple, 471 NW 3rd Street, Miami, Florida 33128.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
May 25 – July 6, Tickets from $37.00.
Venue: Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, 180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Through July 14, Tickets from $35.00.
Venue: Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
May 13, Tickets from $37.00.
Venue: Miami Scottish Rite Temple, 471 NW 3rd Street, Miami, Florida 33128.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
May 11 – June 22, Tickets from $40.00.
Venue: Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, 180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
For more information and a list of additional concerts visit https://feverup.com.
Microtheater Miami Style
The Cultural Center of Spain in Miami (CCEMiami) presents Microtheater Miami Style.
The concept of Microteatro por Dinero was born in Madrid, where artists, directors, authors and actors presented a novel theatrical project in an old brothel. The concept spread to Miami in 2012. This May, CCEMiami will again open Microtheater in shipping containers in a new venue – Maurice A. Ferré Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 33132).
The seven plays include: Yesler De La Cruz’s “El último Tequesta,” José Raúl Acosta’s “The Sleeping Prince,” José Gregorio Rodríguez’s “Las chicas de papel,” : Bruno Gatti’s “Oficina del estado,” : Elena Velasco Tuduri’s, “Confesiones,” Borja López Collado’s “La diferencia entre un Manhattan y un Mojito,” and Yoshvani Medina’s “La patrocinadora.”
The season opens on Thursday May 4th, 2023 with performances until June 3rd on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00- 11:00 pm.
Each play is performed 5 times a night and lasts 15 minutes. Food and beverage are available.
For more information send an e-mail to: prensaccem@ccemiami.org or call: (305) 448 9677.
Kadampa Meditation Center Miami
This from a tip from a reader (thank you): Kadampa Meditation Center Miami provides a peaceful and relaxed environment where people can discover the benefits of meditation and modern Buddhist practice.They offer a variety of classes, workshops and events. The meditation and mindfulness practices taught are suitable for all levels of interest or experience.
They also offer an in-depth study program, group prayers and guided retreats designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Buddhist teachings.
Check out the tranquility of the meditation room, browse their book and gift shop and simply enjoy a peaceful oasis in the city.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Sundays 11:00am – 12:00pm
Mondays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
GUIDED MEDITATIONS
Tuesdays 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $35 ($30 by April 27)
Everyone is welcome!
Kadampa Meditation Center Miami is located at 316 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.
Tel: (786) 529-7137. Parking available at Coral Gables Municipal Parking Garage #4.
Always wanted to know more about Latin American Art? Here’s a great opportunity with a leading authority and talented instructor, Dora Valdes-Fauli, and it happens to be at no cost! Dora will give a series of one hour lectures on pre-Columbian art, Spanish colonial art and contemporary Latin American art on May 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m.
Highlights of each lecture include:
May 4: Pre-Columbian Art: Mayan, Aztec and Incan cultures covering the period until the encounter with the Empire of Spain
May 11:Spanish Colonial Art: Mexico, Colombia, Peru as well as a quick look at New Mexico
May 18: Contemporary Latin American Art: 1920-2020 Giants of the contemporary movement including Mexican muralist, the Cuban diaspora, kinetic artists of Venezuela, plus more.
Lectures will be held at the Pinecrest Community Center at 5855 Killian Dr, Pinecrest, FL 33156. Valdes-Fauli’s impressive experience includes managing two successful Coral Gables art galleries, a thriving arts consultancy, an international art fair and has directed her own appraisal firm. The interactive series will feature an intimate setting with limited number of participants. For more information and to confirm your interest, please email Gloria Zoghbi at gzoghbi@pinecrest-fl.gov.
An uncommonly good play is on now at Gablestage called El Huracan. If you’re Cuban American it will especially resonate, but it has meaning for us all, dealing with eternal family issues of memory, regret, generational conflict and forgiveness. As Hurricane Andrew threatens Miami, a mother and daughter ready themselves for the storm, but Abuela takes shelter in a world of memory, music and magic. A powerful tale of family and forgiveness, El Huracán, written by Miami native and recent Academy Award winner Charise Castro Smith (Disney’s Encanto), reveals what can be rebuilt in the aftermath of life’s most devastating tempests and what can never be replaced. A Florida Premiere inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Gablestage in The Biltmore Hotel, until May 14.
