Arts & Business Council of Miami
Set in 1999 Miami, this coming-of-age story follows an 11-year-old Cuban-American boy navigating family, identity, and belonging as buried tensions surface during a night of crisis. Opening night on Friday, February 6 kicks off with a retro, Miami-inspired preshow party featuring throwback DJ sets, classic Cuban bites for purchase from The Cuban Guys, and a photo-worthy moment.
Miami International GuitART Festival Returns: February 15-22, 2026
FIU Wertheim School of Music presents the eleventh edition of Miami International GuitART Festival at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center from February 15-22, 2026. The festival will celebrate Miami’s Latinx heritage an extraordinary group of artists from Latin America and around the world in 10 concerts, 5 masterclasses, 6 lecture/workshops, and a luthiers expo. The festival concerts will kick off on February 15 with virtuoso Cuban guitarist Rene Izquierdo on February 15 and will continue with Venezuelan virtuoso guitarist Luis Zea, Turkish virtuoso guitarist/composers Celil Refik Kaya and Mesut Özgen, Indian bansuri virtuoso Deepak Ram, Hande Cangökçe, Caribbean Dreams with Hector Molina (cuatro, guitar), Luciana Kube (cuatro, voice), Elvis Martínez (double bass) and Guillermo Faccioli (voice), Italian Maestro Mastrini’s piano & guitar duo, Cuban 19th century music specialist Liamna Pestana, and Brazilian jazz specialist Freddie Bryant.
More info at migf.fiu.edu
This Valentine’s Day Season, Maroon Isle Productions proudly presents Don Juan: Pride and Paradise, a bold, immersive musical adaptation of the classic Don Juan story, written and directed by Your Friendly Neighborhood Surinamese-American playwright Sefanja Richard Galon.The production runs February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and
March 3, 4, 5 at 7:00 PM, inside the intimate and atmospheric setting of Atchana’s
Homegrown Thai (3194 Commodore Plaza, Miami, FL 33133).
In this Caribbean musical adaptation, Don Juan hails from Jamaica and arrives in Miami on the run; having fled his marriage to the formidable Donna Elvira. Driven by desire and ego, he pursues new conquests while attempting to close a high-stakes real estate deal at Atchana’s on behalf of his powerful father, the owner of the illustrious Caribea resort group. Alongside him is his loyal best friend Sergio, who tags along not for romance, but survival, hoping the success of the deal will secure his scholarship to Yale.
Explore the history of South Dade’s agricultural roots in a conversation examining how farming, migrant labor, and environmental change shaped the Homestead and Redland communities. Featuring historians, photographers, and community advocates, the program is presented in conjunction with Belonging in Transit and includes a complimentary pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Join in for a family friendly movie under the Gables moonlight. Presented in collaboration with the Coral Gables Art Cinema, this special event is hosted by the Community Recreation Department. The event is free of charge. Closed captioning is available. No alcohol.
Movie: The Little Rascals
Location: Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
This hands-on workshop invites participants of all ages to engage with a rich variety of artistic media and creative processes inspired by artworks in the museum. Guided by an experienced teaching artist, families will create original artworks while connecting through shared discovery and artistic play. Funding made possible through the Stiefel Family Endowment Fund.
A Signature Blend of Jazz & Jamaican Music with the Legend Himself
As Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi lead the nation, they follow a trail blazed by pioneers like Bella Abzug. In 1970, Abzug challenged a male-dominated political system, running a grassroots Manhattan campaign that carried her to Congress. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, she fought for women’s financial rights, LGBTQ equality, and inclusive leadership. Using rare home movies, audio diaries, and newly discovered footage, Bella! captures a gritty, colorful era—and one woman’s sacrifice for future generations. Includes a post-screening Q&A with director Jeff L. Lieberman.
Japanese Game Show With Food, Drinks, & Fun
Join the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center for Night at the Sir John’s Knight Beat honors the venues and visionaries who shaped American jazz during segregation. This immersive cultural tribute celebrates Sam Rabin of The Sir John Hotel and legendary impresario Clyde Killens, whose leadership sustained a vibrant entertainment legacy. Curated by Daniel Washington and the Idyllic Funk Band, the program uplifts historic Chitlin’ Circuit spaces where icons like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Billie Holiday helped define America’s sound. The evening features live music and a curated exhibit.
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