August 9 – August 16

Thursday
August 9
Social
Bubbles, Botox & Trunk Show
Dr. Patty’s Dental and Lilac And Lilies Boutique will throw a Bubbles, Botox & Trunk Show soiree tonight featuring an indulgent evening of champagne-fueled shopping and beauty treatments.  Enjoy a pre-fall, fashion preview and trunk show from Lilac And Lilies Boutique and score 15% off  designers like Bailey 44, Parker, RaMona LaRue, Charlie Jade, Veronica M., Stop Staring!, House of Harlow 1960, Kendra Scott, French Connection, and Black Halo during the event. Also expect mini-spa treatments, including massages, eyebrow threading/shaping and lash extensions by celebrity lasher Alicia Hunter. Promotionally priced fillers including Botox and Dysport treatments are administered by Dr. Patty. Hors d’ oeuvres, wine and champagne. Free. 6:30pm – 9pm. Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique, 646 North Federal Hwy; Fort Lauderdale. For info: DrPattyDental.com or 954-523-2400.

August 9
Film
Carmen
The City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks program brings opera outdoors to the big movie screen at SoundScape’s ExoStage tonight. The Metropolitan Opera Bizet’s Carmen will be shown under the stars. One of the most popular operas of all time, Richard Eyre’s hit production of “Carmen” stars Elīna Garanča in the title role of the seductive gypsy, opposite Roberto Alagna as Don José. This 2010 Live in HD presentation also features Barbara Frittoli and Terry Tahu Rhodes, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. A beach chair or towel is all moviegoers will need. 9pm. Free. 9pm. SoundScape, Washington Avenue and 17 St; Miami Beach. For  info: mbculture.com or 305-673-7577.

August 9
Theatre
The Pirates of Penzance Jr
Kids of Tandem Theatre camp will put on a performance of The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.,  a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty. Don’t miss this family friendly summer production. 7pm. $10. SMDCAC, 10950 SW 211 St; Cutler Bay. For  info: smdcac.org

August 9
Social
Rush Hour
The Network, the under-40 connection of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will host its summer Rush Hour, a cocktail and networking event, tonight. Rush Hour is open to adults, ages 22 to 39, and will feature complimentary drinks for the first hour, as well as drink specials. The Network will collect store gift cards to purchase back-to-school supplies for needy families who participate in the JCS (Jewish Community Services) Kosher Food Bank. Suggested stores include BestBuy, CompUSA, Walmart, Office Depot, OfficeMax and Target. Free with a gift card and members. All others $10. 7pm. Jeronimo’s Bar, 75 SE 6th St; Miami. For info: TheNetwork@JewishMiami.org or  786-866-8446.

August 9
Film
Bimini to Miami Blue
Don’t miss the documentary Premier of Bimini to Miami Blue, with Surfrider Foundation. The film follows two members of Surfrider, Bill Whiddon and Thad Foote become the first people ever to cross the Gulf Stream on paddleboards. The 60+ mile journey lasted just over 17 hours. The two men met the challenge to raise awareness for Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics campaign (RAP). This campaign is to help push Florida legislature to adopt a new statewide recycling goal of 75% by 2020. Free. 6pm -10pm. MB Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr; Miami Beach. For info: 305-673-7256 or mbgarden.org

August 9
Dance
IFE-ILE Pre-Festival Party
MDC will help kick-off the 14th Annual IFE-ILE Dance Festival tonight with a pre-festival bash, complete with music and dance performances, a panel discussion, a film presentation, and more. The annual Festival is organized by renowned choreographer and dance professor Neri Torres through her non-profit organization, IFE-ILE. A variety of classes and workshops will be offered in rumba, orisha, afro-modern, and casino-style salsa, among other dance disciplines. 7pm – 10pm. Free. MDC’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave; Bldg 6, Rm 6100, Miami. For  info: 305-796-1125 or ife-ile.org.

August 9
Social
Rock Around the Clock
Hang with cast members from Happy Days tonight at the Seminole Casino. Anson Williams (Warren “Potsie” Weber) will be signing autographs and greeting fans as a part of the “Fonzie’s Big Jump Giveaway, a month-long 1970s celebration with the ultimate grand prize giveaway of Fonzie’s original motorcycle on Aug. 25. Catch Donny Most (Ralph Malph) on Aug. 16. 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Seminole Casino, 5550 NW 40 St; Hollywood. For info: 954-977-6700 or seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

August 9
Art
Bibi & Friends Anniversary
Don’t miss the 13th anniversary bash of SoBe’s favorite illustrator and her mag, The Adventures of Bibi & Friends tonight. The artwork of the Bibi Comic Books will be projected throughout the club. Mention Bibi at the door, to receive a well drink on the house. Footage for Bibiandfriends.TV will be filmed through the evening. 8pm. Haven Lounge, 1237 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: bibiadventures.com

August 9
Food
Fill the Grill
Local food truck chefs are competing in the Fill the Grill chef cook-off at Whole Foods Market. The first round took place last week with Jim Heins (Latin Burger & Taco) winning. The battle continues tonight with round two as Alfredo Montero (Mr. Good Stuff) goes up against Eileen Andrade (CUBANCUBE). The rules are: chefs have $20 and 20 minutes to speed shop the store for ingredients; then, they have an additional 20 minutes to prepare a delicious, affordable and creative summer meal using only a grill. A panel of judges will determine which chef moves on to the next round. The finals are on August 16 with Shaun Henry of Latin Burger & Taco vs. the winner of tonights face-off. 6pm. Free. Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Rd; Coral Gables. For info: 305-421-9421.

Friday
August 10
Sport
Car Wash and Ride
Get your car washed on Pit Road at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and then lap the track in your clean and shiny car. Proceeds from Car Wash and Ride, set for today will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Homestead-Miami Speedway’s recently launched charitable arm, Driving for a Cause. Speedway T-n-T, the regular Friday night drag racing party will also be happening at the track. Car wash participants should enter via Gate 18. Noon-9pm. $10. Additional laps $10.  Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd; Homestead. For info: homesteadmiamispeedway.com

August 10
Comedy
Chris Tucker
Popular comedian and actor Chris Tucker will do some stand-up tonight at the Hard Rock. Tucker is best known for the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He began his career on Def Comedy Jam in the 90s and came to prominence in the film Friday alongside Ice Cube. He has also starred in Money Talks with Charlie Sheen and Dead Presidents. He recently completed the film Silver Linings Playbook with Robert DeNiro, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence due out later this year. $49 – $79. 8pm. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way. Hollywood. For info: 954-327-ROCK or seminolehardrockhollywood.com

August 10
Music
Neon Trees
Provo, Utah’s poppy dance-punk band Neon Trees will play Lauderdale tonight. The band features vocalist Tyler Glenn, guitarist Chris Allen, bassist Branden Campbell, and drummer Elaine Bradley. The band perfected their new wave-tinged sound at local shows in Provo and got their big break when they were chosen to be one of the opening acts for the Killers’ 2008 North American tour. Early the following year, Neon Trees were signed to Mercury Records. Opening: Walk The Moon. 8pm. $20. Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave; Ft. Lauderdale. For info: livenation.com

August 10
Art
kN0B0DY
Local surrealist painter JeanPaul Mallozzi will open his first solo show tonight in the Design District. “Moods and emotions have a color and vibration that manifests itself in the body. People can read emotion on a face and even more so in someone’s body language.” said Mallozzi. In kN0B0DY, he combines the two ideas of energy and posture in his work, but instead of rendering a face on his figures, he replaces it with gestural line work and color almost like how a child would draw a face. He renders the body carefully, because it acts like a keyhole into how a person is feeling from within. Mallozzi was born and raised in Queens NYC, and received a scholarship to attend the Rhode Island School Of Design. He graduated with a B.F.A in Illustration. His works have been shown in galleries in New York, Washington D.C., Miami, and London. He has been featured by Beautiful/Decay, 3×3 Magazine’s new talent gallery, and Vol.6 of Carpaccio’s Guide to emerging artists. Opening reception tonight 6-10pm. 101 Exhibit, 101 Northeast 40th St; Miami. For info: marguliesagency.com

August 10
Comedy
Rodney Carrington
Laugh for a good cause with stand-up comedian, actor and country music artist Rodney Carrington. The multitalented entertainer is known for combining his stand-up comedy with original songs and music, to create an amusing show. Carrington regularly preforms to sold out crowds across the U.S. and Canada, and he has been one of the top 10 highest grossing touring comedians for the last 10 years. He has recorded eight major record label comedy albums, selling over three million copies.  Carrington will also host a special 8am golf tournament on Saturday morning before his big show. Proceeds from these events will benefit The Rodney Carrington Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Carrington and his wife, Terri, to help those in need. 8pm. $45. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St; Coconut Creek. For info:  954-977-6700 or seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

August 10
Film
Dark Horse
Romance blooms between two thirty-somethings in arrested development: an avid toy collector and a woman who is the dark horse of her family. With Justin Bartha, Selma Blair, Zachary Booth, Mia Farrow, Christopher Walken, Donna Murph. 7:15pm & 9pm. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: mbcinema.com

August 10
Art
Female Hu$tle
This sounds like fun and fabulous too! Catch the exhibit Female Hu$tle, a collaborative project by Heather Miller & Rosemarie Romero for the LAB (Locust Art Builders) / MFA exhibition program. Miller and Romero, both current MFA students at the University of Florida, Gainsville, present a project engaging ideas of third wave feminism and explore a complex and contradictory dialogue about objectification and identity. Situated in the front gallery and storefront windows facing North Miami Ave, Female Hu$tle consists of Miller’s human-scaled sculptural-photographic work Gold/Mirror, a serial representation of the female body painted gold with the face omitted and replaced by a mirror. Porn Nails is Romero’s video and a nail salon that provides actual custom design manicures for women in exchange for conversations about love, sex, and work. To get your nails done and be part of the show make your free Porn Nails manicure appointment during August 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 25 from 12-2pm and 5-7pm. Reception, Saturday, August 18, 7-9pm. Through August 25. Locust Projects, 3852 North Miami Ave; Miami. For info: 305.576.8570 or locustprojects.org

Saturday
August 11
Art
Miami Art Museum Staff Exhibition
The Department of Art and Art History, in the College of Arts and Sciences at  UM will open the Miami Art Museum Staff Exhibition at the UM Gallery in Wynwood. As a creative institution, Miami Art Museum employs many talented individuals to art to life for thousands of children and adults through a wide roster of exhibitions and related programs. This is the third MAM Staff Art Exhibition, showcasing the talents of its artistically-inclined staff. The exhibition will consist of 30 recent works including painting, sculpture, photography, installation and performance by 21 artists. The artists are Raymond Adrian, Michael Balbone, Kyle Barnette, David Brieske, Juan Carballo, Marcos Cherlo, Clifton Childree, José Herazo-Osorio, Kerry Keeler, Dave Kudzma, Sinisa Kukec, Rosa Naday Garmendia, Jay Oré, Bennie Osborne, Jahaira Rios-Galves, Phaedra Robinson, Asser Saint-Val, Colin Sherrell, Isabel Sobrevilla, Misael Soto and Janese Weingarten. Curated by Jay Oré. Opening reception today at 2pm to 9pm. UM Gallery, Wynwood Building, 2750 NW 3rd Ave, Miami. For info: miamiartmuseum.org

August 11
Music
Ancient Rhythm
See some art and play some music during Second Saturdays. Today’s program is Ancient Rhythm with artist José Bedia who has collected drums from different cultures. Many are beautifully designed and can be important in ceremonies. Make your own  decorated drum to play and display. Join a percussion procession at 3pm with musician Oscar Fuentes and march to the beat of your own drum. 1-4pm. Free.  Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. For info: miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.4073

August 11
Theatre
Shakespeare Under the Sun
Head to the Miami Beach Garden for an outdoor play produced by Arturo Fernandez of Ground Up & Rising. Today, the second of three performances will be Macbeth.   This is an hour-long, modern adaption of the Shakespearian classic. Some chairs will be provided, but bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy the zoysia grass. 10am & 3pm. MB Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr; Miami Beach, For info: 305-673-7256 or mbgarden.org

August 11
Art
Friends of Atelier
A new eclectic, international artist showcase exhibit will open tonight at the Atelier 1022 Gallery. The exhibit will showcase the many artist friends, both local and international that have been a part of the gallery during this, their opening year. The mix of artists participating in this first edition of Friends of Atelier 1022 are a polyglot blend of people of all ages, levels of experience, levels of success, exhibiting in all types of styles and media.  All under one roof, celebrating the informality of this artistic friendship and community.  No rules apply. The exhibit includes: paintings, drawings, mixed-media, fine-art photography, video presentations, and live music. Artists participating are: Stephan Geisler, Miranda Göransson, Jimmy Hoffa Esq., Gaby Kelemen, Wolfgang Lehmann, Xiomara Lopez Vergara, Corina Nani, Lauren Olinger, Ellie Perla, Carola Perla, Susi Perla-Mendoza, Carlos Rodriguez-Feo, Johanna Stewart, and Razvan Voiculescu. 7pm. Live music10 -11pm. Atelier 1022 Gallery, 2732 NW 2nd Ave; Miami. For info: Atelier1022.com or 786-385-6066.

August 11
Kids
Family Day on Aragon
Take the kids to a fun Family Day on Aragon Avenue today. Together with the Coral Gables Art Cinema, the Coral Gables Museum and Books & Books a fun day has been created to keep the kids engaged. Cultural activities, including literature, art, architecture, film, history, dance and food. Families will enjoy storytelling, music, arts & crafts activities, movie matinees, and more. The fun starts with a 10am story time for kids ages 3-7 at Books and Books. Followed by classic short films, spanning the 1930′s and 1940′s, from the Gables Cinema vault. An original Little Rascals episode, a Bugs Bunny episode and other animated shorts with stand-out musical scores. 11am. $5 includes popcorn and soda. Books and Books will also hold Star Wars Origami at 1:30pm, for ages 7+. 265 Aragon Ave; Coral Gables. For info: coralgablesmuseum.org

Monday
August 13
Kids
Zoo Squad
Meet and greet Zoo Miami’s Zoo Squad, Gigi the giraffe, Kaz the rhino, and Pio the red-billed oxpecker, during their daily appearances at their gazebo by the spotted hyena exhibit at Zoo Miami. They will delight you with their charm, unique personalities, lovable looks, and good work. Take your photo with them and receive a gift. 9:30am, 11am & 3pm. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St; Homestead. For info: 305-251-0400

Thursday
August 14
Film
Mississippi Masala
Showing tonight at the Miami Tower from the Miami Jazz Society is Mississippi Masala. An Indian family is expelled from Uganda when Idi Amin takes power. They move to Mississippi and time passes. The Indian daughter falls in love with a black man, and the respective families have to come to terms with it. Directed by Mira Nair. Starring Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury.  6:15-15pm. Reception/Cash Bar and Snacks 5 – 6pm. Stay on for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Matt and Christina Drayton are a couple whose attitudes are challenged when their daughter brings home a fiancé who is black. Directed by Stanley Kramer. Starring Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier. 8:30-10:30pm. Free. Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd St; 19th Floor Auditorium. Miami. For info: Miamijazzsociety.org

August 14
Film
OMG! Beer, Snacks & a Movie
Head to O Cinema for a fun-filled night of craft brews, food & film with Michael’s Genuine & Back Forty Beer Company.
Chef Michael Schwartz and Chef Bradley Herron have prepared a menu of snacks to go with a free-flowing beer tasting  poured by Back Forty Beer Company, a craft brewery out of Gadsden, Alabama. Sample flagship Naked Pig Pale Ale, Freckle Belly IPA, World Beer Cup award-winning Truck Stop Honey English Brown Ale and Kudzu Porter, all from your own handy dandy pint glass to take home. For the flick part of OMG! screening is Beer Wars. Director Anat Baron takes the viewer on a no holds barred exploration of the U.S. beer industry that ultimately reveals the truth behind the label of your favorite beer. Told from an insider’s perspective, the film goes behind the scenes of the daily battles and all out wars that dominate one of America’s favorite industries. Beer Wars begins as the corporate behemoths are being challenged by small, independent brewers who are shunning the status quo and creating innovative new beers. $45. 6:30pm – 10pm. O Cinema, 90 NW 29 St; Miami. For info:   305-571-9970 or o-cinema.org

Wednesday
August 15
Sport
Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
Kayak along the beautiful shallow waters of Key Biscayne and explore the protected areas of Bear Cut Preserve where land meets the sea. Join us as we discover the tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, sea stars, and coastal birds that share this fragile and unique environment. This trip is a great introduction to kayaking and snorkeling. We highly recommend closed-toe shoes (water shoes), water, sunglasses, sunscreen, towel, and a wide-brimmed hat. Reservations are required. 9:30am. Crandon Park, 6767 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne. For info: 305-365-3018

August 15
Food
Bring Me Food
There’s no better way to celebrate Ferragosto than with BMF (bring me food) Wednesdays. Live music, cicchetti, pastas, dolci, Prosecco and more. A proper italian feast foe a classic summer holiday. 7pm. Cecconi’s Miami Beach, 4385 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: 786.507.7902 or cecconismiamibeach.com

August 15
Art
By Hand
Touch, Read, Examine, Question and Soak Up the Details Don’t miss the opening reception for ArtCenter/South Florida’s latest exhibit, By Hand with works by Jenny Brillhart, Rosemarie Chiarlone, Robin Griffiths, Hugo Moro, Lea Nickless, Evan Robarts, Victoria Skinner and Tom Virgin. By Hand is an exhibition that initiates a dialogue between the work and its viewers inviting them to touch, read, examine, question and soak up details. Each artist creates with an intense and time consuming method of production that is obvious in the final product, yet the works are held together conceptually by their ability to intimately engage their viewers. Through September 23.  6pm. Free. ArtCenter/South Florida’s Richard Shack Gallery, 800 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: 305.674.8278 or artcentersf.org.

Thursday
August 16
Film
Niagara
Marilyn stars in her first big role for Twentieth Century Fox, as Rose Loomis, honeymooning with her husband George (Joseph Cotton) in the popular honeymoon location, Niagara Falls. So popular, in fact, that another couple checks into their room, and they find themselves soon entangled in more than that mess. In typical film noir fashion, (besides the not-typical-for-noir Technicolor) betrayal leads to much more, and a master plan goes astray and gets complicated. Thanks to the magnificent backdrop, engaging performances, and technically sharp directing by Henry Hathaway, Niagara is glorious and visually spectacular, kind of like the falls of the title, and the star. 8pm. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: mbcinema.com

August 16
Social
Kick-Off Party
The Organizers of the 2nd Annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fort Lauderdale 5K Run/Walk will host a Kick-Off Party tonight to encourage participants and generate support of the fundraiser to build Smart Homes for triple and quadruple amputees from post 9/11 wars so they can live independently. Two-for-one beverages served by firefighter bartenders, appetizers, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and live entertainment by Pee-Wee Lewis and the Hues. $10. 6pm – 9pm. McSorley’s Pub, 837 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd; Fort Lauderdale. For info: tunneltotowersfortlauderdale5k.com or 954-532-8790.

August 16
Social
City Beautiful Awards
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host its annual City Beautiful Awards during the Good Morning Coral Gables Breakfast at the Biltmore Hotel. Each year, the City Beautiful Awards celebrate the beauty and charm of Coral Gables the most outstanding examples of architectural achievement among our commercial properties. Finalists for Outstanding Interior Award are Capital Bank, Kendar Office Building, La Piazza Academy, Miami Association of Realtors, Platinum Business Center, Right Space 2 Meet, The Alhambra Towers and Total Bank. Finalists for Outstanding Exterior Award are 334-336 Miracle Mile, 396 Alhambra Circle, Apollo Bank, Northern Trust, and The Building on Ponce. Finalists for  Outstanding Retail Showroom / Restaurant Dining Room Award are Avant Garde Salon & Spa, Cibo Wine Bar, The Dome Restaurant and Violetas. This year’s award ceremony will also honor Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre with the Outstanding Historic Preservation Award. The theatre is one of the leading regional performing arts companies and serves as a center of community cultural activity. Keynote speaker is Elise Vasquez-Warner, Regional Manager & Vice President of South Florida Wal-Mart Stores. 8am. $40. Biltmore Hotel, For info: coralgableschamber.org

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