May 3 to May 10

May 3
Discussion
Miami Vinyl
In conjunction with the exhibition The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl, on view at MAM through June 10, 2012, Miami Art Museum’s  third panel discussion, MIAMI VINYL: The History of Record-Making in Miami focuses on The mid-1990s to Now. Hosted by Lauren Reskin, owner of Sweat Records. From hip hop to abstract electronics to indie punk rock, Miami’s current musical climate encompasses far more than what rises to the surface. Come learn about what got pressed on wax in South Florida and why over the last twenty-plus years. Following the panel, stick around for a party led by guest DJ Maneuvers spinning the best of mid-90s to current Miami music, and check out the exhibit on view in the galleries. Panelists are: Arielle Castillo – Miami music journalist and contributing writer for Spin.com, Romulo del Castillo – founder of Miami electronic label Schematic Records and part of the group Phoenicia, Abel Folgar – contributing writer for Miami New Times; local historian for the  punk rock/underground Miami music scene and Ted Lucas – founder and president of Slip-N-Slide Records, discovered Miami hip-hop icons Trick Daddy and Trina. 6:30pm. $8. Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. For info: miamiartmuseum.org

May 3
Social
Beachwear Bash
Spa, Shop and Sip just in time for summer. Shortcuts to Fabulous, the online blog for all things fabulous from fashion and style to travel tips, is hosting a Beachwear Bash at Bliss Spa at the W Hotel to get head-to-toe ready for bikini season.  Shop swimwear by Kariza and beachwear by Aquarius. Complimentary mini-spa treatments courtesy of Bliss Spa. Hand massages, rapid rub massage and energizing vitamized oxygen spray facial treatments will be all the rage. Hosted by Electric Blogarella, Ginger Harris. 7 – 10pm.  Free. Valet $15 with validation. Bliss Spa at the W Hotel South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: shortcutstofabulous.com

May 3
Social
Miracle Makers Luncheon
The Women’s Committee of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Miami will host a luncheon and Neiman Marcus The Best Of Spring/Summer Fashion Show today.  Mistress of Ceremonies, Shannon Hori, CBS 4 News Anchor.  Chairs are Sonia Gibson, Bronwyn Miller and Migna Sanchez-Llorens. The President is Irene Korge. Honorees are Spero Canton, Bonnie Crabtree, Melanie Damien, Deborah Davidson, Linda Levy Goldberg, Henry Gonzalez, Cathy Jones, Lilliam Machado, Ayana Rodriguez, Bonnie Sepe and Victoria Villalba. $150.  Ritz Carlton, 455 Grand Bay Dr; Key Biscayne. For info: 305 644-0066, ext 294 or syoung@bbbsmiami.org

May 3
Sport
Meditation Workshop
Describing meditation as the art of discovering one’s own inner self, spiritual teacher Michele Picard leads a workshop with introduction to meditation, posture, and mantra, interactive and relaxation exercises. Reservations required. 9:30pm. Free. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr; Miami Beach. For info: meditatemiamibeach.com

May 3
Social
LoweDown
Cinco de Mayo! The Lowe holds the last LoweDown of the season in conjunction with Miami Museum Month and Membership Appreciation Evening. Enjoy live Mariachi music, light Mexican fare and cocktails courtesy of Bacardi. 7-9pm. $10. Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr; Coral Gables. For info: 305-284-3535

May 4
Theatre
Six Dance Lessons
What happens when a Southern Baptist Minister’s widow hires a gay ex-Broadway chorus boy to give her six private dance lessons at her beachfront condo?  War.  Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, written by Richard Alfieri, opens tonight at the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a comedy about Lily Harrison (Phyllis Spear), who hires Michael Minetti (Larry Buzzeo) for private lessons in Tango, Swing, Modern, Foxtrot and Cha-Cha.  Over the course of six weeks, this odd couple transforms their acrimony into a dance of intimacy as they learn to overcome their differences and create a poignant connection to each other. Through May 20. 8pm & 2pm. $38. Miami Beach Stage Door at the Byron Carlyle, 500 71st St; Miami Beach. For info: miamibeachstage.org or 305-397-8977

May 4
Art
RealArt
Artist Jean Jacques Ribi has coined his technique as Photopaint, because he is a classical painter using traditional color palettes and a wide variety of photographs from which he takes different elements to make them act as “photocolors” to create his “photopaintings. RealArt is his collection on exhibit opening tonight. Reception with the artist. 7pm. Americas Collection, 214 Andalusia Ave; Coral Gables. For info: americascollection.com or 305.446.5578.

May 4
Lecture
Women on the Rise!
MOCA Girls Summit opens today. A dynamic day of hands-on workshops and discussions on creative approaches to girls education. Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown and Dr. Dana Edell will lead the way. Teachers, counselors, artists, and anyone with an interest in the education of girls ages 10-18, are invited to participate in a day of free classes that will explore techniques for utilizing visual art and performance to enhance work and promote girls’ creativity and critical thinking. 10am – 4pm.  Free. Museum of Contemporary Art,770 NE 125 St; North Miami.  For info: mocanomi.org or 305 893 6211.

May 4
Film
The Rarest of Birds
The Miami Beach Cinematheque will show The Rarest of Birds, a one man play based on the life and works of Montgomery Clift.  The play was an off Broadway hit.  Stars Omar Prince. Written by John Lisbon Wood and Omar Prince, Directed by Bill Fabris. Runs through May 6th. 8:30pm. $22-$25. Miami Beach Cinematheque at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: mbcinema.com.

May 4
Books
Yonnondio
The book club at the Wolfsonian discusses Yonnondio by Tillie Olson. Yonnondio follows the struggles of the growing family of Jim and Anna Holbrook in the late 1920s and the Great Depression as they move from the coal mines of Wyoming to a tenant farm in western Nebraska.  It is mostly through the eyes of Maizie Holbrook, the young protagonist, that we learn the story of the family’s desire for a better life.  At every turn in their journey, however, their dreams are frustrated, and the family is jeopardized by cruel and indifferent systems. Written when Olsen was 19 years old, the unfinished manuscript was discovered and published as it was originally written in the 1930s. 7pm. Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org

May 4
Social
Beats After Sunset
The Bass Museum of Art’s First Friday happy hour party! Beats by hangthedj. Twitter contest. Complimentary cocktails. Exhibitions on view: Charles Ledray: Bass Museum of Art selections from the collection in conversation with contemporary works and Jillian Mayer in collaboration with Eric Schoenborn: erasey page. $8. 8pm. Beats after party at chalk ping pong & billiards lounge: beats guests get one free drink at Chalk and free ping pong from ’til midnight. 8–11pm. Bass Museum, 2100 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: 305.673.7530 or bassmuseum.org

May 5
Kids
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.  Celebration of their culture, traditions, and history.  Special presentations will take a journey to the Pacific islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa and Asian countries including Japan, Korea, and China. Dance shows and cultural crafts.  Surf lessons with Hawaiian surfing legend Kali “da Big Kahuna” Montero and get a few pointers on hanging ten. Learn about Asian cultural traditions including Chinese calligraphy, Japanese origami, martial arts and tai-chi. $18 adults; $14 children. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St; Fort Lauderdale. For info: 954.467.6637 or mods.org

May 5
Music
Jorge Villamizar
Latin music lovers, don’t miss a special one-night-only performance with six-time Grammy award-winning artist Jorge Villamizar. He has enjoyed success as a solo artist and as the singer, songwriter, guitar player and front man of legendary group Bacilos. Performing hits such as “Mi Primer Millon”, Tabaco y Chanel”, “Ninguna”, “Pasos de Gigante”, “Ser Feliz”, and “Caraluna. 8pm. $35. James L. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.org or 305-949-6722.

May 5
Dance
Fragmentos
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev ends its season with the world premiere of contemporary choreographer Edgar Anido’s piece “Fragmentos” and the return of Vladimir Issaev’s exciting neo-classical ballet “Shostakovich Suites”. The corps of 13 dancers have spent the last weeks working on a very demanding and exciting repertoire before they pack their dancing gear to fly to Poznan in Poland where they will perform at the International Dancer’s Festival. Fragmentos” by Cuban choreographer Edgar Anido, is a contemporary piece that represents pieces of Anido’s childhood and where the dancers have a chance to showcase their abilities on a different approach to dance. The program also includes Vladimir Issaev’s neoclassical piece “Shostakovich Suites”, under the score of contemporary Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. 7pm. $ 25. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St; Aventura. For info: artsballettheatre.org or 305-948-4777.

May 5
Kids
Counting Songs
Momentum Dance Company Performs:  The Most Fun You Can Have Doing Math! An original Score by Dr. Devin Marsh, Counting Songs.  This fun and action packed performance teaches younger children their numbers 1 to 8 while simultaneously teaching the multiplication tables for the same numbers to older kids. Each number comes to life with an original song by local composer Devin Marsh and a dance by Momentum’s delightful, goofy, and high-energy dancers. Each song is in a different musical style (jazz, reggae, rock, Caribbean, classical, rap) and each dance has a special element such as puppets, scarves, stuffed animals and rhythm instruments and more. 11am. Free. Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia Ave; Coral Gables. For info: 305-858-7002 or momentumdance.com

May 5
Club
Cinco de Mayo
Cafeina is holdng their 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo party tonight. The Wynwood lounge will have a pre-fixed menu; featuring a variety of tequila’s, bottle specials, $5 Corona’s, gourmet tacos as well as having their regular nighttime tapas, cocktail and bottle menu’s on tap. Performing are ‘Wham, Bam, thank you mam’ shooter gals. Music by Mr. Pauer. No cover. 9pm. Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, 297 NW 23rd St; Miami. For info: cafeinamiami.com or 305.438.0233

May 5
Theatre
Henry and Mudge
Family Fun Series offers a musical adaptation of Cynthia Rylant’s best-selling books Henry and Mudge today. Henry is new to town and he finds companionship in teaching tricks to his dog, Mudge.  When his cousin comes for a visit and wins Mudge’s affection, Henry runs away leaving Mudge to trace his scent into the forest. The 11am & 1pm. $16. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 N.E. 188 St; Aventura. For info: aventuracenter.org

May 5
Social
Adopt-A-Pet
Dogs and cars go together like a bushel and a peck. Dogs love taking rides in cars, and when on land, chasing them. William Lehman Subaru will combine both when they host the Third Annual Adopt-A-Pet event that benefits the Humane Society of Greater Miami. They are also donating $1,000 to the Humane Society plus a $1,000 coupon towards the purchase of a new Subaru. Hamburgers, hotdogs and soda for just 25 cents. There will be more than a dozen dogs at the dealership for adoption.
Noon to 3pm. Free. Lehman Subaru, 21400 NW 2nd Ave; Miami.  For info: adoptapet.com

May 5
Social
MAM Contemporaries Social
Young patrons head to the annual MAM Contemporaries Social. Presentations by 10 creative Miami minds, 10 slides by 10 creative minds. Al Codina, Rene Gonzalez, Robin Hill, Raymond Jungles, Nick Mencia, Chris Oh, Nikki Poulos, Daniel Milewski, Russell Mofsky, and Nitin Motwani. Music by Scratch DJ Academy. 6-9pm. $10. MAM, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. For info: miamiartmuseum.org

May 5
Film
Rarest of Birds
Miami premiere of a one-man show based on the complex and self-destructive life of brilliant actor Montgomery Clift. Directed by Bill Fabris, the play begins in the dressing room of the movie “Freud: The Secret Passion”, directed by John Huston and set at the Geiselgasteg Studios, a fromer psychiatric concentration camp in Munich, Germany.  Director John Huston has just locked Mongomery Clift, who portrayed Sigmund Freud, in his dressing room to work off his inebriation.  8:30pm. $25 – $23. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: MBCinema.com.

May 5
Music
Ana Vidovic
Classical guitarist, Ana Vidovic will perform works by Bach, Torroba, Paganini and Walton tonight. She has given over one thousand public performances since first taking the stage in 1988. 8pm. Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Dr; Coral Gables. For info: floridaguitarfoundation.org

May 5
Theatre
Time Stands Still
GableStage at the Biltmore is showing Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Directed by Joseph Adler. Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent, have been together for nine years and share a passion for documenting the realities of war. When her battlefield injuries force them to return home to New York, they find their future together threatened by the prospect of a more conventional life. $37.50 – $50. 8pm. GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave; Coral Gables. For info: 305.445.1119 or gablestage.org

May 5
Social
Cinco de Mayo
Celebration for Winning Art!  Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on Saturday, May 5, for our 11th annual Winning Art! raffle drawing event.  This will be a night of pinatas, refreshments, winning art, a silent auction, entertainment, and (shhh) tequila and rum — all hosted by Miami’s glamorous Adora! Margaritas, rum, and pinatas, oh my! Purchase a raffle ticket ($20) to win art, and the admission into the event (limit one per person). May 5, 7-10pm. Richard Shack Gallery, 800 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: artcentersf.org

May 5
Kids
Celebrating You!
This All Kids Included Family Arts Festival is an innovative, interdisciplinary community arts festival for children and families with or without disabilities, and features live entertainment, interactive arts activities and community resources for parents.  Each component of the festival is designed to be accessible, utilizing technology such as Braille, guided tours and ASL interpretation. Featuring a Lightwire Theater production of  The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise And The Hare and puppet show by Masked Marvel Michael Cooper. Live entertainment, interactive arts experiences and fun food too. Don’t miss magic shows, storytelling, face painting, rock wall climbing and much more. 10am-5pm. Free. SMDCAC, 10950 SW 211 St; Cutler Bay, For info: smdcac.org or 786-573-5300

May 5
Social
Rock the Race
Racing aficionados by the dozens will don their snazziest equestrian finery in support of “Rock the Race: A Kentucky Derby Bash” to benefit the programs and services of the Ann Storck Center.  The action packed, fun-filled evening which has become an Ann Storck Center signature event, will feature mint juleps, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and large high-definition TV screen that will feature the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. Don’t have a Derby hat?  Don’t worry!  You can decorate your own Derby hat at the event. Co-chaired by Susan Renneisen, Alyssa Lovitt and Roz Perlmutter. $50. 4pm. Passion Nightclub, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way; Hollywood. For info:  seminolehardrockhollywood.com

May 5
Music
The Mahler Legacy
Six of Michael Tilson Thomas’ ten Grammy Awards celebrate his explosively fresh interpretations of Mahler’s symphonies. Become a part of the magic and encounter extraordinary expression by MTT’s side as he delves into Mahler’s Ninth – and final – symphony. 8pm. New World Center, For info: 305.673.3331 or nws.org.

May 5
Dance
Peter London
Knight Arts Challenge Winner, the Peter London Global Dance Theater will perform its Spring Dance Showcase today.  Dancing will be Jamar Roberts, a globally renowned dancer, formerly with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Roberts is also a native of Miami and a former student of  London.  As a PLGDT Artist Associate, Roberts makes his debut with two of his newly choreographed works:  a solo danced by Roberts himself and a company work. Hennessy will host a reception immediately before the performance beginning at 6pm. $50 – $120. 7pm. Little Haiti Cultural Center,  212-260 NW 59th Terr; Miami.  For info: 786.953.6824 or 305.960.2967.

May 6
Music
Season Gala Concerts
Greater Miami Youth Symphony will perform Season Gala Concerts featuring Concerto Competition Winners. The afternoon begins with a concert by the GMYS Young Mozarts Orchestra, Young Sousas Band, String Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, and Concert/Jazz Band.  The ensembles will perform a variety of classical, jazz, and popular selections including movements from Britten’s Symphony Symphony and arrangements from Cold Play.  The evening performance is the Symphony Orchestra, the flagship ensemble of GMYS, will perform under the direction of GMYS Music Director Huifang Chen.  Selections will include Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Hana’s Day Out by Thomas Sleeper.  GMYS Concerto Competition winners selected during the highly competitive GMYS Concerto Competition in February will perform with the Concert and Symphony Orchestras. 3pm & 6pm. $20. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St; Cutler Bay. For info: 786- 573-5300.

May 6
Theatre
Peter Rabbit
A brand new children’s musical chosen from Actors’ Playhouse’s national call to competition, Peter Rabbit and the Garden of Doom is this year’s National Children’s Theatre Festival Winner. Peter Rabbit really loves vegetables, but when his sweet-toothed sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail want only cakes and cookies, that’s all Mother Rabbit will serve. Luckily he’s found a source for his veggies: when Mother isn’t looking, he trades sweets for produce with his cousin Benjamin Bunny, who won’t share his mysterious source of vegetables with Peter. Will Peter brave the dark woods, open fields and tall fences in order to discover the Vegetable Paradise for himself? The answer lies in this fun, New-Tricious musical mystery! 2pm. $17. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile;, Coral Gables. For info: 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse.org

May 6
Social
Claws for Kids
Last call before stone crab season ends! Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s first annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch will provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious large stone crabs and other signature Joe’s cuisine without the wait. All event proceeds from the private event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s new 11,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art South Beach location. $10k – $150. 11:30am. Joes, 11 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: bgcmia.org or 305-446-9910.

May 6
Music
Love-In
It’s that time of year again, when fans of “Flower Power” put on their bell-bottoms, halter tops, fringed leather vests and love beads for the Greynolds Park Love-In festival and concert. Rock legend Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals—whose hits include “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin,” “People Got to Be Free,” and “A Beautiful Morning,” will headline the music fest.  The day-long concert will also feature the popular local bands Been There Done That, Swinging Richards, BlackStar, and Orange Sunshine. Expect a day-long concert and groovy festivities and family fun, including a ‘60s costume contest, a classic cars display, a kids play zone, arts and crafts, and food and beverages. 11am. Free. $10 parking per car.  No Coolers. Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22 Ave; North Miami Beach.  For info: GreynoldsLoveIn.org or 305-945-3425.

May 6
Comedy
Lily Tomlin
Join Tony, Emmy and Grammy award-winning actress and comedienne, Lily Tomlin, for an unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter. From her early days on TV’s Laugh-In to her critically-acclaimed Broadway successes Appearing Nitely and The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe to her most recent movies including I Heart Huckabees and A Prairie Home Companion, Tomlin is considered one of the great American heroes of comedy. Don’t miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and witty observations about the human condition. 7:30pm $30 – $80. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.org or 305-949-6722.

May 6
Style
Hugs & Kisses
Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is hosting the 13th Annual  Hugs & Kisses Fashion Show: How Sweet it is, featuring children from infants to age 18 modeling fashions from Peace Love World. Gourmet lunch, silent auction, marketplace, entertainment from Hip Hop Kidz and a children’s fashion show highlighting both grateful parents and local children – and of course, a variety of sweet surprises. Jeanine Mason, winner of the 5th season of So You Think You Can Dance, is scheduled to serve as Fashion Show Mistress of Ceremonies. The Ritz-Carlton, 1 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: mchf.org/hugsandkisses.

May 6
Dance
Dance, Dance & More
Miami City Ballet Dancers, Patricia Delgado, Jeannette Delgado, Callie Manning, Ashley Knox, Kara White,
Didier Bramaz and Bradley Dunlap will perform Dance, Dance & More. Miami City Ballet dancers take the young audience on a special journey of preparing, rehearsing a ballet to its final performance. Beautiful dancers, beautiful costumes, beautiful music – everything is beautiful at the ballet!  Dancing Act II of Leo Delibes’s Coppélia (the charming story of a beautiful mechanical doll), they will demonstrate the challenges of the basic steps and partnering, so all young ballerinas be sure to wear your favorite tutu and dancing shoes! For the very first time live music with musicians from the Opus One Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Gary Sheldon, will be part of this very special afternoon. Come early for the musical instrument petting zoo. Instructors from Allegro Music Center, Miami will help the children. Stay fore Apple juice, Balloons and Cookie party following the show.  $12. 3pm. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr; Coral Gables. For info: sundaymusicals.org

May 6
Dance
EKPHRASIS
Back by popular demand, Dance NOW! Miami returns to the Bass Museum for The EKPHRASIS Project, poignant and edgy works based on the current exhibitions. This migrating site-specific event is a unique dance and art experience conceived and created by DNM Directors Diego Salterini and Hannah Baumgarten. The performance brings to life the potency of the work through the art of movement and will not only resonate with the art, but also reflect architecture of the museum, enhancing the experience of the audience by drawing attention to unique elements of the museum. Each performance will include three separate and complete dance works, migrating through the museum, and will run approximately 60 minutes. This special event is not to be missed. 1:30pm & 3:30pm. $8. Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: bassmuseum.org.

May 6
Music
Music in Beautiful Spaces
The South Beach Chamber Ensemble performs a concert of American piano trios: Leonard Bernstein Trio, Paul Schoenfield Café Music and a world premiere by New World School of the Arts composition student Andrew Logan. Artists include Luis Fernandez, violin; Tony Seepersad, violin; Rafael Ramirez, viola; Michael Andrews, cello; and Ciro Fodere, piano. Wine reception to follow performance. $25.  4pm. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr; For info: sobechamberensemble.org or 305-673-2183

May 7
Books
Kelly Bensimon
When it comes to nutrition and her body, Kelly Killoren Bensimon has done it all: eaten too little as a model, gobbled too much of the wrong things in her twenties, and fed her body just right but not-quite-satisfyingly when she was pregnant.  On the eve of turning 40,  Kelly knew she had to figure it out fast: how and what to eat to keep her body beautiful.  An enthusiastic outdoorswoman and involved mom, Kelly discovered that eating—really eating—is the key. I Can Make You Hot! collects the diet and nutrition secrets she researched and tested and still uses herself.  Meet Bensimon and chat about her book. 7pm. Free. Design Within Reach, 927 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: booksandbooks.com

May 8
Books
Fodor’s Travel Talk
Arabella Bowen (Executive Editorial Director, Fodor’s Travel) and Sheila O’Shea (Director of Public Relations, Fodor’s Travel) in conversation about Fodor’s summer travel tips. Wine and Cheese will be provided. 7pm. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave;  Coral Gables. For info: booksandbooks.com

May 8
Film
American Violet
The Miami Jazz Society host The Miami Tower Film Series showing fab flicks weekly. Two films will be shown tonight. First is American Violet, tells the story of Dee Roberts, a 24 year-old African-American single mother of four, living in a small Texas town. One day, while Dee is working a shift at the local diner, the powerful local district attorney leads a drug bust, sweeping Dee’s housing project. Police drag Dee from work in handcuffs, dumping her in jail. She works with an ACLU attorney and a former local narcotics officer to take on the Texas justice system. 6:15pm & 8:30pm. Stay for Gregory Peck: His Own Life. 8:30pm & 10:30. Cash bar and snacks. Free. Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street, Miami. For info: 305-688-4564

May 8
Music
Wild West
For the 15th Annual “May Pops Concert”.  The program will feature music of the Wild West.  Conductors Robert Longfield and Thomas Keck will lead the GMSB in a variety of selections , all with a western theme.  Enjoy “The Cowboys” by John Williams, “On the Trail” from Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe, “Daughters of Texas” March by John Philip Sousa, “Silverado” by Bruce Broughton, “Hoedown” from Rodeo  by Aaron Copland, “The Magnificent Seven” by Elmer Bernstein and you’ll even hear the music from the “The Lone Ranger”.  $15. 8pm.  Gusman, 1314 Miller Dr; Coral Gables. For info: gmsb.org or  305-273-7687.

May 8
Social
Hats Off
Ten years of happiness, love, and good luck, will be cause for celebration when more than 600 guests and young girls that make up the Honey Shine Mentoring Program at the 10th Annual “Hats Off” Luncheon. Hosted by Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning, wife of NBA Champion Alonzo Mourning, and Co-Chairs Cathy Blank and Monisha Melwani, the mid-day luncheon includes an annual awards presentation, a Honey Shine Camp appeal, a fashion showcase featuring kids apparel provided by Gap, Aleren, and Bloomingdale’s, and a silent auction with more than 120 items that include jewelry, sports memorabilia, and popular brand accessories like Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, and Prada, to name a few. 10:30am. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail; Miami. For info: 305-854-2444 or honeyshine.org.

May 8
Music
Beach House
When Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally returned home to Baltimore last winter, they were worn thin from touring and travel. But deep inside them hot energies were incubating, ideas they had been whispering back and forth in the wake of their sophomore full-length, Devotion. By the following spring they began handing themselves over completely to those impulses, holing themselves up and exchanging ideas in a new, secluded practice space for dangerously long periods of time. As the songs that would become Teen Dream began to live, breathe and take shape, the duo was forced to leave much of their personal lives behind them.  They packed up their lives and settled into a converted church in upstate New York. r a month they continued the birthing process, sweating and pushing out sounds inside a cocoon of their very own weaving.   $25. 8:30pm. Fillmore Miami Beach,  For info: livenation.com

May 9
Music
Ziggy Marley
A five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, Ziggy Marley has established his presence on the public stage for over a quarter-century. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Marley and his siblings first sat in on recording sessions with his father’s band, the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, when he was ten years old. Later, he joined with his sisters Sharon and Cedella and brother Stephen to become Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, allowing him to craft his own soulful sound which blends blues, R&B, hip-hop and roots reggae. His debut solo album, Dragonfly was followed by Love Is My Religion, a Grammy winner that further explored personal, social and political themes amid a fragrant mix of roots reggae, traditional rock ‘n roll, African percussion and other varied musical elements. $35. 8:30pm. Fillmore Miami Beach, For info: livenation.com

May 10
Poetry
A Poetic Afternoon in Paradice*
Professor Manoucher Parvin makes a brief presentation of his new poetic novel: Out of the Gray: a Concerto for Neurons and Synapses. He will read poems from this fifth novel and discuss Persian culture and poetry. Widely known as a polymath, he has published novels, poems, short stories in the fields of sciences, history, engineering and chess. For information, see www. mparvin.com. *The ancient word paradice means garden, the origin of the English word paradise and similar words in other languages. People inhabiting the Iran of today invented the garden and called it paradice, over six thousand years ago! 6pm. Free. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr; Miami Beach. For info: mbgarden.org

May 10
Dance
Water Ballet
Momentum Dance Company performs a classic water ballet in the elegant outdoor pool of the National Hotel, an iconic Art Deco masterpiece on Miami Beach. 7pm. Free. National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave; Miami Beach.  For info: momentumdance.org

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