Events: Music

Summer Chamber Concert I: Whispering Waters at Oakland Park

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra “Summer With The Symphony” Chamber Music three concert series. The first concert titled “Whispering Waters” featuring “Piano Quintet Op. 87” by Johann Hummel and “Piano Quintet in A Major” by Franz Schubert performed by five musicians led by pianist Tao Lin.

2026 Summer with the Symphony Chamber Concert I: Piano Quintets by Hummel & Schubert

Featuring Huifang Chen (violin), Brandon Wu (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello), Amy Nickler (bass), Tao Lin (piano)

Chamber music and post-concert meet and greet with the musicians.

Joe Lovano Quartet

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM - English

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Bring a blanket or chair to the beautiful Hollywood ArtsPark for a FREE show by jazz legend Joe Lovano - real jazz by the living master of the tenor sax and his quartet.

Joe Lovano has performed and recorded with a long list of jazz greats including Woody Herman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bill Frisell, Tony Bennett, Abbey Lincoln, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, McCoy Tyner, Ed Blackwell, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Chucho Valdes, Ornette Coleman, Diana Krall, and many others. Joe has created an extensive body of work for his own ensembles.

Opening set by Fort Lauderdale's award-winning Dillard Center for the Arts (DCA) Jazz Ensemble. This 21-member high school jazz band has been recognized nationally for its excellence, winning the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition in New York City multiple times. The current director Voshaun Smith is an alumni of the band!

The Hollywood Arts Park Experience is produced by the Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood.

Opera on the Terrace

Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM - English

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A curated half-hour of enchanting light opera.

Join us for our 'Opera on the Terrace' program a curated half-hour of enchanting light opera, Broadway classics, and musical favorites. This summer's performances showcase the exceptional artistry of Miami Music Festival soloists, bringing tomorrow's stars to Miami Beach's most elegant oceanfront setting.

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Gerardo Jose Ortega is a Miami-based tenor, Artistic Administrator of the Downtowner Concert Series, and Director of Music at First United Methodist Church of Miami. He has performed leading roles with companies including Miami Music Festival, Barry Opera Theatre, and New World Opera Theatre, and has appeared in concert venues including Carnegie Hall.

These intimate 30-minute performances create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.Enjoy the show while dining at LT Steak & Seafood on the front terrace, or catch the magical performances from Ocean Drive or Lummus Park the music carries beautifully across the beach! In case of rain, Opera Pop-ups will move to The Betsy Piano Bar. Free to attend and open to the public.Make a night of it! Reserve your table at LT Steak & Seafood by calling 305-673-0044 or book on website for the complete dining and entertainment experience.

CAP 2026 Summer Concert Series - Empire Wild

Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English

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The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 with Empire Wild! A genre-bending crossover ensemble with brilliant, Juilliard-trained cellists: Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota. From Bach and Gershwin, to the Beatles and beyond! Intimate, unpredictable, and guaranteed to have you smiling!

"Ambassador Prize winner!" – Concert Artists Guild Competition

Tickets $35-$50, Packages Available / ($5 more at the door on concert nights) Free and convenient parking included!

CAP 2026 Summer Concert Series - Langston Hughes II

Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English

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The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 with Langston Hughes II. Saxophonist Langston Hughes II stands out as a remarkable, young talent in today's music scene. William Hill III (piano), Eytan Schillinger-Hyman (bass), and Beckett Miles (drums) join for an evening of pure, traditional jazz joy!

“Emotion-evoking sound and style." – All About Jazz

Caleb Around Town: Birth of Gospel Music in America Concert

Sunday, Jul 5, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - English

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Experience a powerful tribute to the origins of gospel music with the Caleb Around Town: Birth of Gospel Music in America Concert, honoring the "Father of Gospel," Thomas A. Dorsey, the pioneer who shaped modern gospel by blending blues and jazz with sacred lyrics. Featuring Grammy-nominated artist Johnny Sanders, alongside Faith on Full Ensemble, Francine Ealey Murphy, and storyteller Christal H. Walker-Collins, this inspiring concert delivers rich harmonies, passionate vocals, and storytelling that celebrates the legacy and evolution of gospel music.

CAP 2026 Summer Concert Series - Warren Wolf

Thursday, Jul 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English

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The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 with Warren Wolf. Outstanding vibraphone artist Warren Wolf, with Kris Funn (bass) and McClenty Hunter (drums). Celebrate America250, in an explosion of Americana jazz standards and delightful surprises!

“Wolf’s playing is precise and evocative!” – All About Jazz

CAP 2026 Summer Concert Series - Kate Kortum

Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English

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The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series concludes 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20 with Kate Kortum. 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition first-prize winner Kate Kortum is turning the heads of millions. One of the most compelling new artists in jazz today!

“Interpretative skills make her familiar music sound fresh.” – Jazz Journal UK