Valentine’s Day at Rooftop Cinema Club 2/14/25

Valentine’s Day at Rooftop Cinema Club
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 05:00 pm-
Rooftop Cinema Club
1212 Collins Ave, 6th floor,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Rooftop Cinema Club is the ultimate destination for an intimate Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a romantic night out with your special someone watching your favorite movie surrounded by breathtaking city views in a cozy, heated loveseat under the stars.
Movies playing: 10 Things I Hate About You (5 pm), Love & Basketball (7:30 pm), 50 First Dates (10:30 pm)
Find Tickets Here: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/miami/venue/rooftop-cinema-club-south-beach/

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Don Juan | Strauss & Berlioz 2/14/25

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Don Juan | Strauss & Berlioz
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Tennessee Williams Theatre
5901 College Rd,
Key West, Florida, 33040
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Cost: $35

Celebrate love in all its dramatic, poetic, erotic, scandalous and insatiable forms as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) presents an adventurous Valentine’s Day program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss’ Don Juan. Led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso and featuring soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, at the Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys.

Don Juan is a swashbuckling escapade that both scandalized and delighted audiences with its eroticism and ultra-modern style when it premiered in 1889, cementing Richard Strauss’ (1864-1949) fame as the genius of his generation, making him a favorite among musical modernists. Meanwhile, his Four Last Songs, a SFSO premiere featuring soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, is a touchingly beautiful and serene masterpiece, bidding farewell to an illustrious career.

Top Prize Winner of the 2018 Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competition Wagner Division, soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra has garnered major attention for her work on the operatic and concert stage. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2005 as a soloist in Brahms’ Requiem with The Juilliard Orchestra under the baton of the late James DePreist, her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2014 as “First Lady” in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, singing all nine performances of the opera, three of which were Sirius XM Satellite Broadcasts and David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center debut as a soloist in Verdi’s Requiem with the National Chorale. In 2018, she made her debut with the Orquesta Filarmónica del Estado de Chihuahua in Mexico in a solo concert of arias from Il Trovatore, Nabucco, Tannhäuser, and Turandot. Ms. Shoremount-Obra made her European Operatic debut in 2004 as “Ifigenia” in Handel’s Oreste at the Spoleto Festival, Italy. She has performed numerous operatic roles with a variety of operas and performance groups including Opera Grand Rapids, The American Symphony Orchestra, the LA Philharmonic, Grand Harmonie in Princeton, NJ, Odyssey Opera of Boston, Maryland Opera in Baltimore, New York Philharmonic and more. A champion of new music, Shoremount-Obra has premiered/collaborated with some of today’s most popular and notable composers including Tarik O’Regan, Dan Visconti, John Zorn, and Paola Prestini. She is a 2004 New York Regional Winner and National Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She has also won numerous awards from other organizations, including the Richard F. Gold Career Grant from the Shoshana Foundation and has since been supported with supplemental grants from the same foundation. She is the 2016 winner of the Ursula Springer Award from the Wagner Society of New York and together with pianist Christopher Cooley, the 2019 Second Prize Winner in the Joy In Singing International Art Song Competition.

The program also features SFSO’s premiere of Austrian composer Johann Strauss II’s (1825-1899) The Blue Danube, the world’s most famous waltz. Originally written as a choral piece for the Vienna Men’s Choral Association, Strauss adapted it for orchestra soon after it debuted. Epitomizing the symphonic richness and variety of Strauss’s dance music, it ultimately earned him acclaim as the “waltz king,” and has become the best-known of his many dance pieces.

SFSO’s premiere of Hector Berlioz’s (1803-1869) tumultuous “King Lear Overture” (Le roi Lear), perhaps his grandest, most dramatic and atmospheric overture, recounts the dark Shakespearean tragedy of man and a kingdom divided by love and politics.

Now in its 27th season celebrating Icons & Rebels, SFSO invites audiences to tantalizing upcoming works by Mozart, Berlioz, Prokofiev and Bruckner.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for this Masterworks III program are on sale now beginning at $35. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org or by calling (305) 295-7676. For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

The Love Note: A Valentine’s Day Affair w/ Silk, Case, Jon B, Next, Troop and Public Announcement 2/14/25

The Love Note: A Valentine’s Day Affair w/ Silk, Case, Jon B, Next, Troop and Public Announcement
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 07:00 pm-11:30 pm
Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Cost: 59.00

The Love Note: A Valentine’s Day Affair is a celebration of love in all its forms. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with soulful melodies, rhythmic vibes, and breathtaking performances from:
– SILK
– NEXT
– JON B
– CASE
– TROOP
– PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or simply indulging in the spirit of love with your friends, this event promises an enchanting atmosphere to create timeless memories.

This concert experience is brought to you by BMD Entertainment and Design Production.

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music

Price:
General Admission: USD 59.00

Escape the Romance Singles Appreciation Party 2/14/25

Escape the Romance Singles Appreciation Party
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 05:00 pm-
Escape Rooftop Bar
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: FREE

Escape the Valentine’s Day clichés and head to Escape Rooftop Bar for the ultimate singles celebration. All are welcome to the rooftop bar and lounge’s Escape the Romance Party which will feature a bevy of drink specials, themed cocktails such as Cupid’s Kiss and Adore Me Sangria, and live entertainment from DJ Cribb.

The Love Ball, Valentine’s Day with a Twist, at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 2/14/25

The Love Ball, Valentine’s Day with a Twist, at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 07:00 pm-
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: $55 per person (plus tax and gratuity); includes a three-course dinner and a themed drag performance

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale invites guests to celebrate love with a twist this Valentine’s Day with The Love Ball, a romantic dinner and show event, on Friday, Feb. 14. Featuring two seatings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., the evening includes a three-course dinner and a themed drag performance for $55 per person.

Guests will enjoy a special menu starting with appetizers including Aqua Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, or Mushroom Ravioli. Entrée options include Lobster Ravioli, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Herb-Crusted Salmon, Steak Au Poivre, or a vegetarian Grilled Portobello. For plant-based preferences, a Chef’s Choice Vegan Entrée is also available. To end on a sweet note, a decadent chocolate dessert will be served.

The show, hosted by Amanda Austin with the Aquanettes, will be a love fest. Guests will enjoy a one-hour show featuring songs about love – being in love and even falling out of love. Doors open at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour with Ronnie and Franny before the evening festivities begin.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale has made several exciting updates. The show palace interior features a modern Key West casual environment with an ocean-inspired epoxy floor, an expanded stage and a state-of-the-art LED Jumbotron wall. Digital screens throughout the venue are accompanied by concert-quality surround sound and an amplified stage lighting program to enhance the show experience.

The bar features a variety of signature craft cocktails and premium liquor offerings with new featured wines, champagne and other specialty spirits. The mouthwatering food menu offers a variety of delicious new appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Aquaplex is open six nights a week plus weekend brunches. The entertainment venue is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion with the ever-popular cast, including beloved show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, London Adour, Velvet Lenore and Tlo Ivy.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, just one mile east of I-95. Ticket pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987 or visiting www.fladragshow.com and opentable.com.

Thank You Miami Comedy Night 2/14/25

Thank You Miami Comedy Night
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 09:00 pm-11:00 pm
Thank You Miami Cocina
1701 W Flagler St.,
Miami, Florida, 33135
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Cost: Free

Join us every Friday at Thank You Miami Beer House and Cocina for a night of laughs, craft beers, delicious food, and a laid-back vibe in the heart of Little Havana.
Here’s what you can look forward to:

Live Stand-Up Comedy: A showcase of Miami’s funniest local comedians, with special guest appearances.
Craft Beers & Dining: Enjoy a wide selection of craft beers and a full late night food menu to fuel your night.
Buy-One-Get-One-Free Drinks: Get the most out of your night with our BOGO Drink Wristband (details below).
Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s date night, a celebration, or a social hangout, this is your go-to Friday night spot!
Ticketing Options:

BOGO Drinks Wristband – $25 (Online): Save on your bar tab! Every drink you order comes with another on us—unlimited, until the show ends.
Priority Seating – $15 (Online) or $20 (Day Of): Reserve your spot for guaranteed comfortable seating. No more hunting for a seat!
Ticket Packages:
$25: Priority Seating + BOGO Drinks Wristband
$35: Priority Seating + BOGO Drinks Wristband + Limited-Edition Miami Comedy T-Shirt
Whether you’re looking for laughs, drinks, or just a great time, Thank You Miami Comedy Night has it all. We can’t wait to see you there!

Guy Harvey Meet-and-Greet at MIBS 2025 2/12/25, 2/13/25, 2/14/25, 2/15/25, 2/16/25

Guy Harvey Meet-and-Greet at MIBS 2025
Wednesday, 02/12/2025-02/16/2025, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Ctr Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: $78

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist, and entrepreneur, will be on-site at the 2025 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show for meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and signings. Guy Harvey’s art is featured on the show’s official souvenir merchandise and will be sold exclusively at the Guy Harvey booth #MB6002, alongside a wide selection of Guy Harvey apparel, artwork, accessories, and gift items.

As an additional treat for those waiting in line to meet Guy, a VR headset activation will be available at the booth, offering guests an immersive virtual glimpse into the locations and environments where the Guy Harvey Foundation has conducted research. Through the magic of virtual reality, attendees will be able to explore captivating destinations such as the Nassau Grouper spawning aggregation in Little Cayman, Stingray City in Grand Cayman, and the Florida Everglades.

A portion of proceeds from sales of all Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise at the store and online benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to saving the seas, supporting groundbreaking research and helping foster the next generation of ocean conservationists.
For the latest on all things Guy Harvey, visit www.GuyHarvey.com.

The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/17/25 – 6/1/25

The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 12:00 pm-
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

The Blue Angels have been enthralling spectators across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. Now, IMAX Entertainment proudly presents a thrilling new abridged version of the documentary The Blue Angels taking audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Opening January 17 at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Filmed For IMAX® immersive footage puts viewers directly into the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind-the-scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel – from the careful selection process to the challenging training regimen, and on through the demanding eight-month show season.
The filmmakers behind The Blue Angels were granted unprecedented access – on the ground and in the air – to invite audiences along, from the first days of rigorous training through to the final show and the passing of the torch to a new team. But even as the documentary lifts the veil of the Blue Angels mystique, it only magnifies the magic.
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of the hundreds of outstanding men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who have had the honor to serve in the Blue Angels squadron…past and present.
The Blue Angels was directed by Paul Crowder and produced by Glen Powell, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Mark Monroe, J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella. John Turner, Bill O’Dowd, Emerson Davis, Rob Stone and Greg Wooldridge served as executive producers, with Maren Domzalski and Bridget Topp co-producing.
The Blue Angels is a Bad Robot, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Films Production, in association with Amazon MGM Studios, Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs and Barnstorm Productions. The film runs 45 minutes.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The Blue Angels is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film.

For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Celia Cruz: Work Exhibition 1/15/25 – 2/15/25

Celia Cruz: Work Exhibition
Wednesday, 01/15/2025-02/15/2025, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Art Gallery MDC Hialeah Campus
1776 W. 49th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
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Cost: Free

Celia Cruz: Work

Born in 1925 in Havana, Cuba, Celia Cruz left her birth country in 1960. Already performing and making her name with the band La Sonora Matancera, Celia Cruz became one of the most highly regarded singers, performing from Caracas to London and beyond. Known as La Guarachera de Cuba and heralded for her bold, emotional performances, Cruz embraced her Cuban heritage. She once stated, “In exile, I have learned to be Cuban in a way that might not have been possible if I had stayed in Cuba. I think being an exile has taught me to love my country even more.” Featuring photographs, video footage, posters, wigs and dresses, Celia Cruz: Work recognizes Cruz’s labor and her tireless commitment to her audiences who she loved to make “dance until dawn.” In 2025, we honor Cruz as well as the centennial of Hialeah and the Freedom Tower. In doing so, we celebrate our collective history and an extraordinary performer whose music plays a pivotal role in the soundtrack of Miami, the Caribbean, and the world at large.

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/17/25 – 5/11/25

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, from January 17 – May 11, 2025, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.

To celebrate the arrival of this exhibit based on the beloved public television series, MODS is partnering with area attractions to inspire future learning with a fun and fulfilling twist.

In Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, families and young adventurers will sneak through a hidden passage to the Secret Museum and use a hologram to unlock three different times in history to meet inspirational heroes. Uncover a dinosaur skeleton with paleontologist Mary Anning, explore a secret garden with botanist George Washington Carver and look at x-rays with chemist Marie Curie. In the Hall of Heroes, learn the traits of a hero and how you can be a hero today.
The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc. and is locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.
Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum: The Exhibit is included with admission to MODS. For more information about the exhibit, visit mods.org/xavierriddle.
The fun doesn’t stop at MODS! Dive into the excitement with the Xavier Riddle Scavenger Hunt: Passport to Broward — an adventure packed with exploration, learning and the chance to win a prize. Follow the trail, discover local heroes and create unforgettable memories at some of South Florida’s top attractions:

• African American Research Library and Cultural Center
• Art & Culture Center/Hollywood
• Bonnet House
• Broward County Libraries Main Branch
• Coral Springs Museum of Art
• Flamingo Gardens
• History Fort Lauderdale
• Old Davie School Museum
• Stranahan House
• Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
• Young At Art Museum