Upcoming Events



May 17, 2013 – May 20, 2013

Picasso to Koons: The Artist as Jeweler

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The exhibition of some 200 works by 135 artists is an intimate, often whimsical side of some of the greatest artists of recent times, each offering a singular vision of adornment. The exceptional and little-known works of wearable sculpture will reward viewers with new insights into the creative wellsprings of such artistic giants as Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Lucio Fontana, Louise Nevelson, Anthony Caro, Yoko Ono, and Anish Kapoor.

Start: May 17, 2013 8:00 am
End: May 20, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Bass Museum of Art
Address:
2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33139, United States
Cost: $8

May 21, 2013

Democrats of South Dade

Mayor Cindy Lerner of Pinecrest will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Democrats of South Dade Club Tuesday, May 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation 7701 SW 76 Ave.  Members and guests are invited to the social hour, 7-7:30pm which precedes the business meeting.  For more information, please visit the organization's website  www.dsdcfl.org  or call 305-970-9734

Start: May 21, 2013 12:00 am
End: May 21, 2013 12:00 am
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
Address:
7701 SW 76th Ave, Miami, FL, United States
Cost: Free

Haute Tea

second Haute Tea luncheon on Tuesday, May 21

Start: May 21, 2013 12:00 pm
End: May 21, 2013 12:00 pm
Venue: The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
Address:
9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL, 33154, United States
Cost: 135

NFTE South Florida Youth Bizplan Challenge

Today’s young people understand they cannot count on the same job – or even the same career – for an extended period of time. Join our budding high school entrepreneurs as they rise to the challenge of presenting complex concepts, including marketing analysis, economics of one unit, and business goals, to a panel of local community and business leaders. You will be glad you did.

Start: May 21, 2013 5:30 pm
End: May 21, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: University of Miami School of Business Storer Auditorium
Phone: 8888967776
Address:
5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33124, United States
Cost: Free

Taste More Of Brickell With Dishcrawl

Back by popular demand, Dishcrawl is returning once again to dive deeper into Brickell’s bustling dining scene and taste more of what this exciting area has to offer. Our last Dishcrawl was a huge success and took the area by storm so we’re back featuring other amazing Brickell eateries.

Start: May 21, 2013 7:00 pm
End: May 21, 2013 9:30 pm
Venue: To Be Announced
Address:
Miami, FL, 33131, United States
Cost: $45

Emerge Miami BOARD GAME NIGHT

Board Game Night

Emerge Miami presents BOARD GAME NIGHT every other third Tuesday at Sweat Records! Come out to socialize with nice people and play a huge variety of classic and modern board games: Scrabble, Apples To Apples, Cranium, and tons more

Start: May 21, 2013 8:00 pm
End: May 21, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Sweat Records
Address:
5505 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137, United States
Cost: Free

May 22, 2013 – December 18, 2013

Backgammon in Coral Gables

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What: Backgammon. Play live games and tournaments. When: Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. (tournaments start at 7:00 p.m.) Where: The 19th Hole Bar & Grill, Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Start: May 22, 2013 6:00 pm
End: December 18, 2013 6:00 pm
Venue: Biltmore Hotel, 19th Hole Bar and Grill
Phone: 305-669-5260
Address:
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Cost: Free

May 23, 2013

EDC of South Miami Dade Speaker Series Community Outreach Luncheon

Topic: “Miami-Dade’s Economy and Short-Term Outlook”

Start: May 23, 2013 11:30 am
End: May 23, 2013 1:00 pm
Venue: Palmetto Bay VIllage Center
Phone: 305-378-9470
Address:
18001 Old Cutler Road, Palm Room, Palmetto Bay, FL, 33157, United States
Cost: Free

Social Technology: How the Convergence of Marketing and Technology Blazes Pathways to Business Growth

The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) and LAB Miami will host a business technology education program featuring a panel discussion titled, “Social Technology: How the Convergence of Marketing and Technology Blazes Pathways to Business Growth”. The panel moderated by David Carr, Editor of InformationWeek will focus on how dynamic companies are harnessing new social and collaborative communication strategies and tools to drive business growth.

Start: May 23, 2013 6:00 pm
End: May 23, 2013 8:30 pm
Venue: The LAB Miami
Phone: (305) 403-2080
Address:
400 NW 26th Street, Miami, FL 33127, Miami, FL, 33127, United States

May 24, 2013

Third Annual Entrepreneurship Summer Camp at Nova Southeastern University

The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University will host its third annual Entrepreneurship Summer Camp and Personal Enrichment (E.S.C.A.P.E) program on July 22-26, 2013. The program is designed to give high school students who have a passion for business an understanding of and appreciation for the process of starting a business and maintaining ethical business practices.

Start: May 24, 2013 4:00 pm
End: May 24, 2013 9:00 pm
Venue: Nova Southeastern University
Phone: 954.262.5161
Address:
3301 College Avenue, Davie, FL, 33314, United States
Cost: $50

May 25, 2013 – May 26, 2013

Orchids in the Park - 2013

15th annual orchid sale by OrchidMania South Florida. Great plants, great prices, for a great cause. Beautiful orchids of all kinds – proceeds benefit the Pediatric AIDS program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Free admission. 10 am – 5 pm both days. Dante Fascell Park, 8600 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road), South Miami. For more info call 305-667-2992 or go online at www.orchidmania.org

Start: May 25, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 26, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Dante Fascell Park
Phone: 305-667-2992
Address:
8600 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road), South Miami, FL, United States
Cost: Free

Polymer Clay "Mica Shift Technique"

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This class will introduce you to a new and exciting technique using metallic polymer clay. Taking advantage of the mica particles in the clay we will create a holographic image using two totally different techniques. The image of texture is embedded into the clay while the surface is perfectly smooth. You have to see it to believe it!

Start: May 25, 2013 10:30 am
End: May 25, 2013 1:30 pm
Venue: Spark Creativity
Phone: (786) 227-6874
Address:
11511 S. Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL, 33156, United States
Cost: $40

Fine Arts Concert Series

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Two renowned artists come together in this Fine Arts Concert. Drummer and educator at The Julliard School, Carl Allen performs, and visual artist Berry Van Boekel will feature works from his collection.

Start: May 25, 2013 7:30 pm
End: May 25, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: WDNA Jazz Gallery
Phone: 305-662-8889
Address:
2921 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145, United States
Cost: $50, $25

May 26, 2013

Orchestra Miami Performs Oceanophony at Miami Science Museum

Children and their families are invited to plunge into a world of undersea wonders with Oceanophony, merging beautiful music and science! In this piece by award-winning composer Bruce Adolphe, performed by eight musicians from Orchestra Miami, conducted by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi and with visual images by Michael Greenberg, children will learn about undersea life, coral reefs, biodiversity and more through music and poems. Attendees will discover answers to questions such as: What happens when you poke a pufferfish? Do seahorses mate for life? What exactly is a cleaning station? Is marine snow cold?

Start: May 26, 2013 4:15 pm
End: May 26, 2013 6:30 pm
Venue: Miami Science Museum
Phone: 3056464200
Address:
3280 South Miami Avenue , Miami, FL, 33129, United States
Cost: Museum Admission: Adults: $14.95 / Seniors(62+):$10.95 / Students w/ID & Children 3-12: $10.95 Children 2 & under: Free