Events: January 9, 2026

Lecture: Ricky Riccardi The Life and Music of Louis Armstrong

Friday, Jan 9, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - English

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Discover new insights into Louis Armstrong's artistry, impact, and the stories behind his enduring sound.

As part of the South Beach Jazz Festival, join Ricky Riccardi Director of Research Collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum, two-time GRAMMY Award winner, and author of Stomp Off, Let's Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong for an engaging lecture exploring the life, music, and legacy of one of jazz’s most influential figures.

Free with RSVP.

National Theatre Live: Life of Pi

Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English

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Filmed live in London's West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens.

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Filmed live in London's West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens.

Society Jazz Night

Friday, Jan 9, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - English

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Experience the Millennial Territory Orchestra live at Collins Park; bold big-band jazz under the Miami Beach sky, led by Grammy-nominated Steven Bernstein. Free with RSVP; VIP $75.

Sit under the beautiful Miami Beach sky in front of the iconic Bass Museum for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz. Known for their bold arrangements, unstoppable groove, and sheer joy of performance, the Millennial Territory Orchestra reimagines the sound of classic big bands for today’s audiences.

Under the direction of Grammy-nominated trumpeter, arranger, and composer Steven Bernstein, this nine-piece ensemble has lit up stages around the world with a mix of swing, funk, gospel, and New Orleans–inspired energy. Every performance is a celebration—equal parts masterful musicianship and irresistible fun.

• FREE with RSVP
  *Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the music at Collins Park.
• VIP Seating & Reception (option): $75
  *Includes 7 PM VIP reception and reserved seating (chairs provided)

Suns and Shadows – Visual Arts Exhibition

Friday, Jan 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - English

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The Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Suns & Shadows, a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by ROSCOE B. THICKE III. On view in the Center's Amadlozi Gallery November 14, 2025, through February 28, 2026, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Exploring the contrasts that define Miami its brilliance and its burdens..... Suns & Shadows honors the balance between light and shelter, past and future, the seen and the felt. It's a collective act of remembering and a testament to moving forward what we have been given. Featured artists Mark Delmont, Reginald O'Neal, Lance Minto Strouse, T. Eliott Mansa, and Mark Fleuridor examine legacy and transformation through sculpture, painting, installation, and textile, illuminating how identity is shaped by both memory and imagination.

ABOUT THE CURATOR: ROSCOE B. THICKE III is a Liberty City native and award-winning lens-based artist and curator. His work explores memory, place, and community through photography and installation. His exhibitions have been featured at The Bass Museum, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), and Oolite Arts, among others.

Opening Reception Thursday, November 14, 2025.

Luminosa - A Journey Through Light - Jungle Island

Friday, Jan 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM - English

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Bucket Listers is excited to partner with Luminosa to offer you an exclusive event series, Luminosa - A Journey Through Light!:

Price List:

• Adult: Starting from $29.33 (incl. fees)
• Child: Starting from $17.42 (incl. fees)
• Senior (65+), Military, Student: Starting from $18.55 (incl. fees)
• Group Ticket (min. of 6): Starting at $21.63 (incl. fees)
• Family Bundle (2+2): Starting from $83.61 (incl. fees)
• All ages are welcome, children 3 and under enter free
• All tickets come with access to Jungle Island (Holiday Village)

Time slots are entry windows only. The Luminosa experience lasts longer than 30 minutes, and guests are welcome to explore at their own pace after entering.

Enjoy a night filled with:

• Live Music
• Entertainment
• Delicious Food & Drinks
• Chinese Cultural Entertainment
• & Much More!