Events: February 7, 2026
Flamenco Meets Latin Jazz
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Spanish
Three-time Latin Grammy nominee pianist and composer Jose Negroni presents an intimate performance that showcases the expressive power of his piano with music that speaks directly to the heart. Featuring Negroni's Trio (Nomar Negroni, Jose Negroni) and Ed Calle, with the voice of Salvador de Angela and flamenco dancers Maria Mercedes "La Merche" and Jose Junco.
This performance is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium's Away From Home Series, a program that consists of off-site events at alternative venues with our community partners, ensuring that the magic of the performing arts continues to captivate audiences while MDCA is temporarily closed for renovations.
Location
Koubek Center
2705 SW,
Miami,
FL
33135
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Art Of A Spiritual
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - English
"Art of a Spiritual" is a powerful exploration of spirituals as living expressions of American history, faith, and resilience. Presented as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary and honoring Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and the Collective Empowerment Group, the concert recognizes music that carried generations forward and continues to shape American identity.
Featuring opera singers Angel Refuse, Brandii Moore, and Isis Roberts, alongside the Florida Memorial University Ambassador Chorale, the evening is enriched by the artistry of Kevin Wayne Bumpers, Lady of Harp, and the New Canon Chamber Collective. Through performance and reflection, audiences are invited into a spirit-filled experience where heritage, culture, and artistry meet.
Location
Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 Northwest 22nd Avenue,
Miami,
FL
33186
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LP And The Vinyl – Soul & The American Songbook
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 various times - English
LP and The Vinyl reimagine hits by The Beatles, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and more with their signature jazz flair. Journey through time with Leonard Patton's magnetic vocals infused with the dynamic interplay between pianist Danny Green, bassist Justin Grinnell, and drummer Julien Cantelm.
Location
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay,
FL
33189
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Coleman + Copland
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM - English
Three American visionaries Aaron Copland, Charles Ives and Valerie Coleman have defined the American sound. Ryan Bancroft leads Copland's Third Symphony with its quintessential folk-inspired melodies and the famous Fanfare for the Common Man. Coleman honors The Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance in her new Renaissance Concerto for orchestra.
Location
New World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
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English Only
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM - English
A battle over language that reshaped a city. Miami New Drama presents the World Premiere of English Only from January 29 to February 22, 2026, at the Colony Theatre. This is a gripping portrait of Miami at a cultural and political breaking point.
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Set in 1980 Miami, the theatrical production of English Only unfolds in the turbulent aftermath of the Mariel Boatlift, when more than 125,000 Cuban refugees arrived on South Florida’s shores, reshaping the region overnight and igniting a fierce political battle over identity, language, and belonging. As tensions mounted, a grassroots movement emerged to make English the county’s sole official language, sparking a heated showdown with activists fighting to preserve Miami-Dade’s bilingual future. The newly formed grassroots group, Citizens of Dade United, led by Emmy Shafer, launched a campaign designed to end the county’s official bilingual policies and remove Spanish from government documents, communications, and civic life. Standing in opposition was young attorney Manny Diaz of the Spanish American League Against Discrimination, who recognized that this was not just a symbolic gesture but a direct attempt to reshape political power, civil rights, and the identity of a city transformed by immigration and fear.
English Only is the first theatrical work to dramatize a ballot initiative to remove Spanish as the official language, offering a gripping, human portrait of a city at a crossroads. As Miami reemerges at the forefront of national conversations, the moment feels especially meaningful. “This is a story about power, fear, and the fight to be heard,” says Nicholas Griffin, journalist, author, and playwright whose work, including Dangerous Days, has long explored the forces that shape Miami. When Miami New Drama’s artistic director, Michel Hausmann, came to Griffin, he was immediately attracted to the idea. “The debates at the heart of English Only are not relics of the past. They are the very conversations shaping Miami today,” says Michel Hausmann. “The chance to illuminate a defining moment in Miami’s history, with all its tension and humanity, was impossible to pass up.”
The remarkable cast bringing English Only to life on the Colony Theatre stage is led by Andhy Mendez as Manny Diaz; the ensemble also features Rene Granado, Carmen Pelaez, Linda Mugleston, and Laura Faye Smith as Emmy Shafer, along with an outstanding supporting company. Together, this group of actors delivers depth and emotional clarity to Nicholas Griffin’s world premiere, creating performances that feel both intimate and urgently of the moment.
This production continues the Miami History series that Miami New Drama has undertaken in recent years, which brings pivotal moments from our community to the stage, including Elián, Dangerous Days, and Confessions of a Cocaine Cowboy.
WHEN: Dates: January 29 - February 22, 2026
WHERE: The Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
SHOW DATE & TIMES: Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
TICKETS: $40-$90 Tickets will be available through The Colony Theatre box office and website.
ABOUT MIAMI NEW DRAMA
Founded by visionary playwright and director Michel Hausmann, Miami New Drama is the largest bilingual professional theater company in the United States, dedicated to producing socially relevant, artistically ambitious new work. Since 2016, MiND has been the resident company at Miami Beach’s historic Colony Theatre, premiering more than 20 groundbreaking plays and musicals. Notable world premieres include 7 Deadly Sins (Drama League Award), A Wonderful World (Tony Award–nominated, Broadway), The Cuban Vote, Lincoln Road Hustle, Birthright, The Museum Plays, Elian, and the first-ever multilingual adaptation of Our Town. The company has received national recognition, earning honors such as the Thornton Wilder Prize, multiple Knight Arts Challenge Awards, and the Silver Palm Award.
Location
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
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MOAD Talks en Español
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Spanish
Acompañe a Isabela Villanueva, curadora consultora del MOAD, en un recorrido especial que le ofrecerá información tras bambalinas y una perspectiva de las obras más destacadas de las exposiciones de la Torre de la Libertad.
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Isabela Villanueva es una historiadora de arte y curadora venezolana, actualmente radicada en Miami, especializada en arte latinoamericano moderno y contemporáneo. Como curadora consultora del Museo de Arte y Diseño del Miami Dade College (MOAD), dirigió la serie de MOAD Pavilions, que exhibió instalaciones de los artistas GeoVanna Gonzalez, Germane Barnes y Rafael Domenech. Anteriormente, formó parte del equipo curatorial de la 30.ª Bienal de São Paulo y se desempeñó como curadora asistente en la Galería de Arte de la Americas Society en Nueva York. Villanueva cuenta con títulos de posgrado de la Universidad de Cambridge y la Universidad de Glasgow.
Incluido con su boleto de entrada a la Torre de la Libertad.
Los visitantes de la Torre de la Libertad pueden estacionar gratis en el estacionamiento del MDC, ubicado en 500 NE Second Avenue, entre las calles NE Fifth y NE Sixth.
El Museo de Arte y Diseño (MOAD) del MDC puede documentar el evento, incluyendo a sus asistentes. Al ingresar al área y/o participar en el evento, usted consiente la grabación y su uso en cualquier forma.
Los programas del MOAD son posibles gracias al apoyo del Departamento de Asuntos Culturales del Condado de Miami-Dade y el Consejo de Asuntos Culturales, el Alcalde del Condado de Miami-Dade y la Junta de Comisionados del Condado. Están patrocinados en parte por el Estado de Florida a través de la División de Artes y Cultura, y con el generoso apoyo de la Fundación John S. y James L. Knight.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
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MOAD Talks with Isabela Villanueva
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - English
Join Isabela Villanueva, MOAD's Consulting Curator, for a very special one-hour tour providing behind-the-scenes information and insight into highlights of the works included in the Freedom Tower's exhibitions and galleries.
Isabela Villanueva is a Venezuelan-born art historian and curator currently based in Miami, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art. As the Consulting Curator at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD), she recently led the MOAD Pavilion series, showcasing installations by artists GeoVanna Gonzalez, Germane Barnes, and Rafael Domenech. Previously, she was part of the curatorial team for the 30th Sao Paulo Biennial and served as Assistant Curator at the Americas Society Art Gallery in New York. Villanueva hold graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow.
Included with your Freedom Tower admission ticket.
Visitors to the Freedom Tower may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, 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.
MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
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Luminosa - A Journey Through Light - Jungle Island
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM - English
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!
Location
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami,
FL
33132
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ArtServe's Journey to Mount Athos Exhibit
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - English
The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece's Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community.
ArtServe opens its 2026 season with Journey to Mount Athos, presented in partnership with the Mount Athos Foundation of America. The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece's Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community. Additional works by local Greek artists along with poetry, traditional costumes, and musical instruments celebrate Hellenic culture, history, and Fort Lauderdale's sister-city connection with Thessaloniki.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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