Music

Start your weekend with rhythm! Everyone is welcome - families, beginners, and professional musicians alike. No experience needed to participate. Just bring your energy and love for music. Try out the instruments, learn from one another, and just jam out! 7P-9P On Fridays at the SFCPA! FREE event, Family-Friendly, All Ages & Abilities Welcome!

Welcome to the NMB 100 Centennial Classical Music Concert! Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the City of North Miami Beach's 100th Anniversary while supporting education and the arts in our community. The City of North Miami Beach Mayor, Commission, and Education Advisory Board invite our Community to participate in this unforgettable black-tie celebration. Event Highlights: Centennial Classical Music Concert: Enjoy a spectacular evening of live classical music honoring 100 years of North Miami Beach. Support the NMB Education Fund: Your Community Partner ticket directly benefits the North Miami Beach Education Fund, helping support educational opportunities for our community. Community Partner Package: Community Partner Ticket: $100.00 per person Your Community Partner ticket includes: Premium Reserved Seating VIP Reception Access Program Recognition Support of the North Miami Beach Education Fund and the Arts NMB Resident Package: Admission is FREE for North Miami Beach Residents. Advance registration is required. Please ensure your residency documents have been uploaded to your account. Residency must be verified prior to confirming your registration. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Details: Event Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Doors Open: 6:00 PM Concert Begins: 7:00 PM Location: Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, North Miami Beach, FL Attire: Black Tie

The Opera Atelier Inc. presents: Opera Meets Zarzuela About the Program Opera Meets Zarzuela combines the Opera Juana Inés, about the life and times of trailblazing nun and intellectual Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, as she navigates the conflicts between her religious vocation and her writing and studies, and the zarzuela La Revoltosa, depicting the highs and lows of love relationships of everyday people in an immigrant community in New York City. 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, The Florida Division of Arts and Culture, and South Dade KIA. About The Opera Atelier, INC The Opera Atelier delivers excellence in opera performance and education, furthering the art through compelling performances in-depth education, and connections to other disciplines. With roots tracing back to New York City, the company began public performances in South Florida in 2012. Besides quality productions, The Opera Atelier offers artistic collaboration, professional training, and a creative exchange space where artists and opera lovers draw inspiration from one another. Its fresh approach to production and programming has enhanced the appreciation of opera among a diverse growing community, while its educational initiatives have reached hundreds of children and youngsters all through South Florida. Performances this season will reach the Seminole Theatre and the Miracle Theater, as well as other Coral Gables, Miami, and Miami Beach venues. About La Zarzuela, Inc. Founded in Miami in 2020, La Zarzuela, Inc. is the only organization in Florida devoted exclusively to the presentation of zarzuela, and the sole company in the United States whose mission is to revitalize the genre—commissioning new works and reimagining classics from the repertory for contemporary audiences. Since its inception, La Zarzuela has mounted numerous fully staged productions of beloved works, including Luisa Fernanda, La Dolorosa, and Alma Llanera, complemented by semi-staged productions, its Zarzuela Delights recital series, and a range of community outreach activities.

Love Is A Verb by Inez Barlatier (Miami) Love Is A Verb is a children’s concert with songs about receiving and giving love, written and performed by Inez Barlatier as Tati Nuzi & Friends, and commissioned by Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Tati Nuzi’s family is from Ayiti (Haiti), and they taught her to use music as a universal language to connect with people from all over the world. Her trio, featuring guitar, piano, and drums, invites audiences to sing, dance, and share loving energy together. Inez Barlatier is an Ayisyen-American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor with over two decades of performance history. Her children’s show AYITI: Stories & Songs from Haiti has educated more than 100,000 children and families across the Americas through interactive singing, drumming, dancing, and storytelling. Her work has been featured on CBS 4, NBC 6, PBS, NPR, and WLRN, among others. In 2024, the mayor of North Miami proclaimed May 31st as Inez Barlatier Day. Con Alma y Fuego by Jazz Reach (New York) Targeting students in grades 4 through 12, Con Alma y Fuego is an infectiously grooving live production that traverses the origins and evolution of Afro-Caribbean and Latin jazz, highlighting the contributions of groundbreaking artists including Mario Bauza, Machito, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Irakere, Eddie Palmieri, and Fort Apache, among others. With an approximate running time of 55 minutes, the performance creatively merges live narration with captivating live music by Metta Quintet and stunning video projections, tracing the degree to which the American experience and the sound of jazz have been enriched by the cultural heritages of Africa, Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Join us for some smooth live jazz vibes at The Betsy - every night is a night to remember! August 1st to August 31st The Betsy’s legendary arts program – live jazz, poetry readings, art exhibits, and more – is a mainstay of a more refined side of South Beach. See who’s playing next at The Piano Bar at The Betsy. Experience the longest-running live music series on Miami Beach - 7 days a week, 9 times a week. No Cover. No Minimum. Come at your leisure for drinks in the Lobby. Book at table for dinner or brunch on Resy Sundays through Thursdays, 6PM to 11PM Fridays and Saturdays, 6PM to Midnight Saturdays and Sundays 11AM to 4PM for Jazz Brunch SEE OUR FULL PERFORMANCE LINEUP AT THEBETSYHOTEL.COM/EVENT-CALENDAR

Get ready to witness the band that changed everything! When Guns N’ Roses burst onto the scene, they obliterated the era of "silly outfits and posing" to bring raw authenticity back to rock and roll. Axl Rose revolutionized the genre by "getting real" with lyrics that tackled current issues and the dangers of drugs, moving far beyond the empty themes of hair metal. This is your chance to experience the grit and honesty of a revolutionary band that redefined music history. Don't miss the chance to hear Slash’s legendary guitar style that feels orchestral, as if his solos were being played by violins. Combined with the unique swing that gave the Gunners a massive edge over every other rock band, this show promises to give “Appetite for Destruction” the ultimate respect it deserves. With Axl for Axl and Slash for Slash, this is the high-octane, authentic experience you've been waiting for.

The classic Cinderella-story, beloved the world over, is brought to life in this whimsical French romantic opera. An opera in four acts, Cendrillon is an ethereal operatic production by French romantic master Jules Massenet based on the treasured fairytale Cinderella, or, The Little Glass Slipper. Presented in the beautiful sanctuary of Temple Emanu-El, this production adds a new dimension to the operatic experience through breathtaking projection mapping across the sanctuary’s stunning architecture and iconic dome. As music, storytelling, and immersive visuals converge, audiences will be transported into Cinderella’s enchanting world like never before.

Image caption: Masimba Hwati, "Deep Struggle" (detail), 2020. Ink on paper, ink on plexiglass, and found objects. Dimensions variable. Jorge M. Pérez, Miami / El Espacio 23. Link to additional assets: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/q907n9cxjrlfj8rxt5dhp/AMQUWR-hKCyLyo0xNQHyGM8?rlkey=iulx23tlbqmlyagwmtanlp2da&st=op1sbbqg&dl=0 Expanding upon the themes in David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship and its parallel exhibition Invitation to Openness, we invite you to an immersive live performance by eko vizion meusik, a dynamic ensemble of some of South Florida’s most creative and forward-thinking musicians. Blending futuristic textures, lush harmonies, improvisation, and field recordings, the group explores a sonic landscape where contemporary jazz, electronics, and classical guitar influences blend with South Florida’s eclectic soundscapes. The night will feature opening remarks by Dr. Valerie Patterson, Director of the African and African Diaspora Studies Program. eko vizion meusik features Dion Kerr on bass; Vaughn Henry on keyboard; Stephane Clement on trumpet; and Miguel Russell on drums. Support for this initiative is provided by the Art Bridges Access for All program, the Green Family Foundation, and the FIU's Public Humanities Lab.

The Florida Fellowship Super Choir is a ministry of faith, family and fellowship celebrating 10 years in service rooted in the mighty Black Gospel tradition. Founded in 2017, the F2 Super Choir is comprised of singers, songwriters, directors and musicians of all faiths and denominations from across the State of Florida, under the direction of Founder/ Executive Director Minister Corey P. Edwards. A night of joy and music by the award-winning and internationally acclaimed 80-voice choir and band along with other local and national surprise guests. The group gained national acclaim in 2022 as winners of “How Sweet the Sound” America’s #1 Gospel Choir Competition hosted by Donald Lawrence. The following year they began annual European tours, bringing their powerful sound to the world. This free performance is presented by Rhythm Foundation as part of the Miami Beach Arts in the Parks series, with support from the City of Miami Beach.

Celebrating libertad with cumbia, featuring Bogota-based psych-cumbia group Romperayo Sound System; Miami-based collective Sonora Tukukuy; DJ Krishna; DJ Bonita Applebumz; and Paz y Flora dance ensemble. The evening also features Peruvian food vendors, and other delights. This special night falls in between Colombia and Peru's national days, and is a celebration of freedom, summer, and Latin music and culture.