Events: Music
Act One: Standards & Survival
Presented in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater
Three legends. One stage. A transformation you have to see to believe.
Directed by Brittany King, Act One: Standards & Survival is an immersive, one-woman show starring formally trained actress and vocalist Marlo Vashti. Far from a standard tribute concert, Marlo breathes life into the spirits of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and Ella Fitzgerald, fully embodying each legendary figure on stage.Accompanied by a live jazz band, experience seamless transitions between these iconic women's stories, bringing their distinct voices, physicalities, and classic music to the stage with theatrical precision. Step into their private worlds to hear their unfiltered opinions, untold struggles, and fierce dreams. This production is an educational journey that honors history, celebrates legacy, and offers an intimate and creative encounter with the women who paved the way for music globally
TICKETS: $45 + $6.50 fees
This project is presented in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater and is made possible with support from The Jorge M. Parez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners.
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Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave,
Miami,
FL
33127
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Britnee Kellogg
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM - English
Join rising country music artist Britnee Kellogg for an evening of heartfelt storytelling, quick-witted humor, and songs rooted in real life. Known for her authentic voice and relatable lyrics, Kellogg has shared the stage with country music stars including Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jon Pardi, and recently appeared on the CBS reality music competition, "The Road." She's joined by special guest Jay Valor, bringing his signature country sound with a rock edge.
Location
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay,
FL
33189
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Jo Jeans Whimsical World - Music in Full Color
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
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Step into Jo Jean's Whimsical World o Music in Full Color, an immersive four-part live concert series where audiences journey through the different corners of Jo Jean's whimsical universe. Experience a vibrant fusion of rock, soul, and visual storytelling as original songs come to life alongside reimagined versions of popular favorites. Each performance invites audiences deeper into a colorful musical world where sound, storytelling, and imagination collide.
TICKETS: $19 + applicable fees
Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6101 NW 7th Ave Suite 79,
Miami,
FL
33127
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The South Florida Pride Concert Band: Waves And Wanderers
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
Join us for an immersive concert experience through music inspired by rain, rivers, oceans, and the spirit of exploration, capturing moments of tranquility, power, mystery, and celebration.
In Waves and Wanderers, water becomes both landscape and storyteller. This evocative program journeys through music inspired by rain, rivers, oceans, and the spirit of exploration, capturing moments of tranquility, power, mystery, and celebration. Join us for an immersive concert experience, presented by The Bears of South Florida, that flows between the familiar and the faraway, inviting audiences to reflect, dream, and wander.
Location
The Parker Playhouse
707 Northeast 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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Modern Magic: A Century of Quartet Masterworks by Black Women
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English
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The Deering Quartet presents four masterworks for string quartet by women composers from across the Black diaspora.Immerse yourself in the powerful and provocative compositional styles of Jessie Montgomery, Florence Price, Tania Leon, and Eleanor Alberga. From seldom-performed gems of the twentieth century to popular staples in the modern canon, this evening showcases a thrilling range of music spanning the last hundred years.Modern Magic is perfect for anyone with a love of classical music and a desire to delve deeper into an extraordinary century of music by Black women composers.
Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6101 NW 7th Ave Suite 79,
Miami,
FL
33127
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 various times - English
Celebrate the holiday season with award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio as they bring the timeless music of A Charlie Brown Christmas to life. This interactive, informative concert features the beloved compositions and arrangements of jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi while giving audiences a deeper look into his music, life, and connection to the cherished holiday classic.
Location
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay,
FL
33189
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Celebrating the Father of Blues- W. C Handy
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
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As part of the Black Birth of Music Series, join us in celebrating the legacy of W. C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues." The Black Birth of Music Series celebrates W. C. Handy's recording of Memphis Blues, the 1908 publication of I Got the Blues, and some of America's most notable blues songs, performed by legendary South Florida blues musicians Val and Mojo Ike Woods. November 14 commemorates the birthday of W. C. Handy come celebrate his lasting influence on American music and the rich history of the blues!
Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6101 NW 7th Ave Suite 79,
Miami,
FL
33127
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Celebrating the Father of the Blues - W. C. Handy
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
The Joseph Caleb Auditorium's Caleb Around Town Birth of Black Music Series celebrates the Father of the Blues W. C. Handy's recording of "Memphis Blues," the 1908 publication of "I Got the Blues," and some of America's most notable blues songs, performed by legendary South Florida blues musicians Val and Mojo Ike Woods. Hear timeless classics and explore the sounds that influenced generations of American music. The program also features a special poetic presentation by spoken-word artist Rebecca "Phoenix" Vaughns. Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Florida Arts & Culture.
Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami,
FL
33127
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MOAD Music Featuring Clave Y Cuba and Carne Viva
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - English
Join the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) for an afternoon filled with music, dance, and community!
Experience the vibrant rhythms and energy of Afro-Cuban music and dance at the Freedom Tower, featuring Clave y Cuba and Carne Viva Dance Theatre.
Come celebrate culture, creativity, and community with us at the historic Freedom Tower.
The program opens with "Cantemos Juntos," an interactive storytelling and rumba sing-along led by Clave Y Cuba founder Ivan "Shie" Moreno, inviting guests of all ages into the rhythmic heart of Cuban folkloric music. The evening builds into a live Afro-Cuban rumba performance by Clave Y Cuba's ensemble of musicians and singers, a collaborative movement performance by Carne Viva Dance Theatre featuring original choreography.
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Born in Havana and deeply connected to Cuba's heartbeat, Ivan's lifelong journey as an artist, musician, and cultural bearer inspired him to create a space where ancestral traditions could continue to thrive and be shared with the world.
Through performances, workshops, and community gatherings, Clave Y Cuba brings together artists and audiences to honor ancestral knowledge, uplift cultural ambassadors, and create joyful spaces of learning, connection, and celebration.
Carne Viva Dance Theatre was founded by Chachi Perez. Chachi attended Miami Dade College under the direction of Michelle Grant Murray. She received her BFA at the University of The Arts in Philadelphia and is trained in jazz, Ballet, Afro-Cuban, and a concentration in modern and improvisational practices.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Event attendees may park for free in the MDC Lot 1 on the south side of the Freedom Tower, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.
The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
Light refreshments will be served.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
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Strung Together. Listening for Hope
Nov 19, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 - from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - English
Step into an immersive night garden of sound for a multi-sensory tribute marking the first anniversary of Jane Goodall's passing. This deeply experiential, strictly limited capacity paired journey invites attendees to guide each other one blindfolded, one seeing through a curated environment of touch, scent, and spatial audio. Featuring live contemporary chamber strings intertwined with interactive electronics and digital projections, the performance translates the principles of environmental resilience into an intimate exploration of life, nature, and hope.
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A multimedia tribute marking the first anniversary of Jane Goodall's passing.
- November 19 at 8:00 PM: Preview Night. Pay-what-you-can ($5 suggested donation)
- November 20 & 21 at 8:00 PM: Performances. General Admission: $25 General Admission, Students and Seniors: $10.
- Capacity: Very limited seating, restricted to 30 people per night.
Jane Goodall was a champion of peace and the natural world, spending her life raising awareness about the importance of connecting with our environment and all beings in it. We are remembering the first anniversary of her passing with a special multimedia tribute.
Strung Together: Listening for Hope is a sonic, tactile, olfactory, and visual meditation on Jane Goodall's four principles: the Resilience of Nature, the Amazing Human Intellect, the Power of Young People, and the Indomitable Human Spirit. Few know that she also wrote poetry; her written works, including the famous Prayer for World Peace, will guide the experience.
The immersive script utilizes the Kishtenketsu storytelling form, moving through four sections that highlight these core principles alongside poetry, natural elements, and blindfolded sensory engagement. The musical foundation itself is uniquely personal, based on the sonification of Jane Goodall's name to create a custom scale that permeates the entire composition. Throughout the performance, actress Lauren Gaspard embodies Jane.
Audiences will take on deep listening in a night garden, enveloped by layered, multichannel spatialized sound performed live by the spectacular Bergamot String Quartet from New York and the Frost Electronic Music Ensemble. Dimitry Chamy will provide inspiring visual projections, immersing the audience in a magical world imagined by Juraj Kojs and his collaborators.
This is a profoundly experiential event emphasizing togetherness by engaging touch, smell, taste, sound, and vision. The audience is paired for the performance: one person experiences the journey blindfolded while the other becomes their guide. Guides gently assist their partners utilizing local, ecological materials and simple technologies to amplify touch, smell, and sound. To fully absorb the work, guests are encouraged to experience both nights and swap roles!
We enter listening for hope, and we leave carrying it.
Credits
Vision, music, sound design, and direction: Juraj Kojs.
Featuring: Lauran Gaspard, Dimitry Chamy, Bergamot String Quartet and Frost Electronic Music Ensemble (Christa Bailey, Jacob Holmes, Simon Edwards, Alexander Petshaft, Arianna Capobianco Gallo).
Supported by the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts, University of Miami, JAMECK Development, Inc. and Lincoln Road Business Improvement District.
Location
Miami Beach
630 Lincoln Rd.,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
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Hollywood Real Jazz Festival
Experience two days of live jazz featuring legendary artists, South Florida talent, and free entertainment for the whole community.
The Hollywood Real Jazz Festival takes over Hollywood for two days of live jazz on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, featuring legendary artists, contemporary favorites, South Florida talent and the next generation of musicians.
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Presented by SiriusXM and produced by The Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood, the festival features Ron Carter and his Foursight Quartet, Kandace Springs, Warren Wolf, Nicole Yarling, Chuck Bergeron, the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble and more.
Friday, November 20 begins at 5 p.m. in conjunction with the City of Hollywood's annual Tree Lighting festivities. The official Tree Lighting takes place at 7 p.m., followed by a performance by the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m.
The festival continues Saturday, November 21 beginning at 1 p.m. with an afternoon and evening of live jazz at ArtsPark, followed by Downtown Jazz After Dark beginning at 7 p.m. on multiple stages along Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from on-site concessions.
Admission is FREE. Visit website for festival information and updates.
Location
ArtsPark at Young Circle
1 Young Circle,
Hollywood,
FL
33020
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SongFest - The Sound of Applause: Broadway's Greatest Hits
Friday, Jan 15, 2027 at 7:30 PM - English
From unforgettable ballads and soaring anthems to show-stopping ensemble numbers, this exciting evening celebrates the music that has captivated audiences on Broadway for generations. Featuring beloved songs from some of musical theater's most iconic productions, the program showcases the wit, heart, drama, and spectacle that have made Broadway a cornerstone of American culture.
Join Florida Grand Opera's artists for an evening of memorable melodies, larger-than-life characters, and timeless stories from the Great White Way. Whether you're a lifelong theater lover or discovering these classics for the first time, this concert promises an entertaining and heartfelt journey through the very best of Broadway.
Location
First Miami Presbyterian Church
609 Brickell Ave,
Miami,
FL
33133
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