Arts & Business Council of Miami

Theater Up Close: Moses
2026-05-06 14:30 - 2026-05-17 19:30 (America/New_York)
One night in the Bronx, a man loses everyone and everything he loves. Filled with remorse, he begs God, “You forget about me, and I’ll forget about you?” But God has other plans. This is a one-person play about love, faith and going it alone.

Thursdays at PAMM: Chabon
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00
In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, join us for the first session of an art workshop facilitated by Chabon at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Chabon is a monthly art series created and curated by Bacheler, a multidisciplinary Haitian artist, using charcoal as the main medium.

Florida Grand Opera: Opera & All-Stars
2026-05-06 20:00 - 22:00
The Opera & All-Stars concert is set to make history as Florida Grand Opera blends the worlds of sports and opera, welcoming baseball legend Bernie Williams and operatic star Jonathan Tetelman to the stage at the Knight Concert Hall. These remarkable artists will not only delight us with their incredible music and skills, but also convey a message: The worlds of sports and music are not as far apart as they seem. Both require immense discipline, resilience, the ability to handle rejection and finely honed skills. Too often, these two universes are seen as separate. Opera is sometimes viewed as too stuffy or exclusive, while sports are seen as less elevated or refined. Florida Grand Opera is here to break down those barriers and show how beautifully they come together.

Lakay PAMM: Living Beyond Borders
2026-05-08 17:00 - 23:00
Join Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Route 1804 Foundation for an unforgettable evening of Haitian culture, music, and storytelling. This immersive cultural experience transforms PAMM’s waterfront terrace into a curated journey of movement, memory, and resilience. From interactive installations to powerful storytelling, the evening offers a deep dive into the richness of the global Haitian diaspora against the backdrop of Biscayne Bay.
Schedule Highlights:5:00 PM – DJ set by Whiskey Chic7:00 PM – DJ sets by Gardy & Raoul7:40 PM – NSL Dance Ensemble performance8:30 PM – Welcome remarks8:45 PM – KOTR Konpa dance lessons9:00 PM – Museum galleries close9:15 PM – ZB Keyz performance9:45 PM – DJ sets continue10:30 PM – Rara Lakay performance

Laser Evening
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00
Join us for a night of dazzling lights and iconic music during this month’s Laser Evening. We’re celebrating our nine-year anniversary in our Downtown Miami campus with fan-favorite shows including the new KPop Demon Hunters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bad Bunny, and more, all transformed into immersive, full-dome laser spectacles beneath the Frost Planetarium’s 67-foot dome.
Friday, May 8, Show Lineup

7 p.m.: K-Pop Demon Hunters *NEW SHOW*

8 p.m.: Daft Punk

9 p.m.: Red Hot Chili Peppers

10 p.m.: Bad Bunny

Emmet Cohen's "Live From Emmet's Place"
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00
Live From Emmet’s Place is the touring version of Emmet Cohen’s live-streamed series, which brought world-class jazz into homes during the pandemic. Cohen and his trio re-create the series onstage with a living room-style jam session complete with top-tier musicianship. Inspired by Harlem rent parties, the show invites audiences to feel as if they’re in Cohen’s New York apartment.
Live From Emmet’s Place trio includes Grammy-nominated saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Patrick Bartley Jr., along with trumpeter, educator and curator Bruce Harris. Reuben Rogers will join on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Colors and Culture of Haiti
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00
Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with a day of art and culture designed for families and visitors of all ages. This month, we dive into the vibrant multidisciplinary practice of South Florida’s own Kathia St. Hilaire. Drawing inspiration from St. Hilaire’s intricate use of layers and themes of self-exploration, guests are invited to join an interactive art-making session that offers an inside look at the contemporary artist’s studio process.
11am Free art making begins on East Portico
12:30pm Body mind conditioning
12:50pm Folklore dance workshop
2:20pm Tradisyon Lakou Lakay/ Carnival performance
3pm Free art making concludes

Free Family Fun Day: Generations Together!
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00
Held on the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., this free, all-ages program offers families guided tours, hands-on activities, and interactive experiences that explore the city’s history and culture.
Through storytelling, games, and creative workshops, visitors of all generations are invited to share memories, discover traditions, and connect across time. ASL interpretation will be available during the program.

Local Views at the Art Station: Bouquets & Botanicals
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join us this Mother’s Day for a vibrant, hands-on celebration of art, nature, and family. Teaching artist Nicola Salino collaborates with Miami’s own florist art team, Paraíso Collective, to lead an immersive, flower-based art-making experience open to all ages and skill levels.

MUVE Volunteer Workday
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00
MUVE is excited to work alongside our community in partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Miami EcoAdventures to care for our critical coastal habitats through nature-based volunteerism. On Saturday, May 16, we will be planting native species and cleaning the beach to enhance the coastal habitat. All tools and materials will be provided. We recommend a reusable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, sun and bug protection, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!

Just for Me: Paleontology 101
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Become a junior paleontologist at Frost Science Museum.
Just for Me is a program dedicated to welcoming individuals and families with diverse sensory and accessibility needs to discover and explore everything Frost Science has to offer. This event is a way for you and your family to enjoy the museum in a quiet, comfortable and accepting environment.
During Just for Me hours there will be sound and lighting adjustments within the exhibitions to make them more sensory-friendly. There will also be a special tactile and interactive activation within one exhibit so guests can engage with scientific concepts at their own pace and on their own terms.

Little Haiti History and Culture Walk
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00
Vin jwen nou! Come join us! Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month as you learn about the Haitian diaspora experience with our City Tours Guide Cidelca, through the important neighborhood of Little Haiti.
The area is home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the United States and bustles with Haitian-owned businesses, creole cooking and unique art – creating one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Miami.
Visit the Little Haiti Cultural Center’s art galleries and Caribbean Marketplace while enjoying the rhythms and aromas of this community.
Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum.

Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate Miami’s rising talent at the inaugural Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts; a Tony Awards-style evening honoring standout student performances across Miami-Dade County, culminating in the selection of two performers to represent the region at the Jimmy Awards in New York.

Live @ Knight: Belle & Sebastian
2026-05-17 19:00 - 22:00
Belle & Sebastian will celebrate their 30th anniversary at the Arsht with a performance of If You’re Feeling Sinister in its entirety, along with songs from across the band’s career. The group, which currently includes seven members, released their most recent album, Late Developers, in 2023. This concert will mark Belle & Sebastian’s first appearance in Miami in more than a decade.
Singer, songwriter, musician and visual artist Joanna Sternberg will open the show.

PAMM Art Storytime: Hearts, Spirits, and Home
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:30
Step into a world of magic and memory as we discover the vibrant work of Haitian American, PAMM collection artist Kathia St. Hilaire. Together, we will explore her beautiful artwork Marassa Twins, a colorful scene inspired by the artist’s own childhood home right here in South Florida. Set in a lush, tropical garden where children play, this piece invites families to look closely at the symbols that keep us safe and connected to our history.
Free with RSVP and first 50 guests to arrive. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

This is America: Artist and Curator Meet and Greet
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the opening of This is America: Selections from PAMM’s Collection with an intimate artist and curator meet and greet. Join exhibition artists Gonzalo Hernandez, Sandra Ramos, and Eddie Arroyo with Maritza Lacayo, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) associate curator, to commemorate the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial.

Full Moon Over Miami River Cruise
2026-05-30 18:00 - 20:00
Cruise along the Miami River under the Blue Moon with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami – from early indigenous peoples known as the Tequesta to the settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods.
Water and soda service included in ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises.

Cielo Tejido, A Woven Sky
2026-06-16 - 2026-07-31
Beginning May 1, Cielo Tejido launches as part of the Giralda Sky, transforming Giralda Plaza with a suspended installation of handwoven textiles. Created by artisan women from Etzatlán, Mexico, the work introduces a canopy of color and pattern across the pedestrian corridor.
Presented with support from the Consulate of Mexico, the installation highlights traditional weaving techniques and brings cultural craftsmanship into a public setting. The project marks the first phase of the Giralda Sky series, with a second installation scheduled to debut in August.

Silver Screen Mornings: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Coral Gables Library
Gables Cinema will screen “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (1958), directed by Richard Brooks and based on Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The film stars Paul Newman as Brick and Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie.
The story follows a married couple navigating personal and family tensions during a gathering at the Pollitt family estate. Burl Ives, Jack Carson, and Judith Anderson also star.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Paul Newman, Best Actress for Elizabeth Taylor, and Best Director for Richard Brooks.
Runtime is 108 minutes

Frost Chopin Academy & Festival: Stars of the Academy
2026-06-17 19:30 - 21:00
The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival presents “Stars of the Academy,” an annual concert featuring some of the program’s youngest participants.
The concert will showcase a range of Chopin’s compositions, from shorter character pieces to technically demanding works, performed by students selected from the Academy. The event offers audiences an opportunity to hear how young musicians interpret the composer’s music while demonstrating the skills developed through their training and participation in the festival.
TICKET INFO: Free Admission with RSVP
Join livestream here.
Free RSVP here.

Juneteenth x Pride: Screening of NEWBIES
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00
In celebration of Juneteenth and National Pride Month, join Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and FLYPAPER for a special screening of NEWBIES, an award-winning short film that follows two broken strangers wrestling with their queer identities. After the film, listen in on a conversation with the filmmakers and then enjoy an evening of music and drinks on PAMM’s waterfront terrace.
5–8pm Happy hour specials at Verde
7–8pm NEWBIES screening and panel discussion
8–9:30pm DJ on the terrace

Frost Chopin Academy & Festival: Apollon Musagète Quartet – “Death and the Maiden”
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00
The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival presents the Apollon Musagète Quartet, a European chamber ensemble known for its performances of classical and contemporary string quartet repertoire.
The concert will open with performances by selected participants of the Academy, who will perform works by Frédéric Chopin. Following the student performances, the Apollon Musagète Quartet will present a program featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Contrapunctus I” from “The Art of the Fugue” and Franz Schubert’s “String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810,” commonly known as “Death and the Maiden.”
“Contrapunctus I” is one of the opening movements from Bach’s “The Art of the Fugue,” a collection that explores contrapuntal composition and fugue technique. Composed in 1824, Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” is among the composer’s most frequently performed chamber works and takes its nickname from the second movement’s use of a theme from his earlier song of the same name.
The Apollon Musagète Quartet’s residency at the Frost Chopin Academy & Festival is presented in partnership with Friends of Chamber Music of Miami.
TICKET INFO: Free Admission with RSVP
Join livestream here.
Free RSVP here.

Just for Me: Summer Cool Down
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:30
What can we do when the temperature becomes too hot to handle?

Discover the science of instant phase changes such as sublimation, condensation, and evaporation. Then, create one with us to cool down just as the heat turns up.

Just for Me is a program dedicated to welcoming individuals and families with diverse sensory and accessibility needs to discover and explore everything Frost Science has to offer. This event is a way for you and your family to enjoy the museum in a quiet, comfortable and accepting environment.
During Just for Me hours there will be sound and lighting adjustments within the exhibitions to make them more sensory-friendly. There will also be a special tactile and interactive activation within one exhibit so guests can engage with scientific concepts at their own pace and on their own terms. We encourage families to make connections and share resources during events.

Documents That Forged A Nation
2026-06-20 11:00 - 17:00
Museum of Miami is Selected to Host National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour” Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Miami is One of Eight Cities to Host Original Founding-Era Documents, June 20 – July 5; Launch of Countywide Student Oratorical Contest
The National Archives has selected Museum of Miami Museum in downtown Miami as one of eight museums nationwide to host the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation,” a traveling exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Announced today by the National Archives and Records Administration, the Freedom Plane National Tour will bring original Founding-era documents to communities across the country throughout 2026. Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the exhibition expands public access to records fundamental to the nation’s founding, many of which have not traveled outside Washington, D.C. in decades.
The documents will travel together and arrive to much fanfare on June 15, 2026, via a specially designated aircraft. Museum of Miami will host the exhibition June 20 through July 5 presenting Miamians, Floridians, and visitors to the state with a rare opportunity to experience these historic documents firsthand on the very day it celebrates America’s semiquincentennial year, July 4, 2026.

Brazil vs Scotland 1974 and 2026
2026-06-24 16:00 - 21:00
Coral Gables Museum will host a public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Brazil and Scotland. The event is presented in conjunction with “Diplomacy and The Beautiful Game,” an exhibition organized by the museum in partnership with the Consulates General of Brazil in Miami and Glasgow, and in collaboration with the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Museu Pelé.
Before the match, guests can attend a screening of “Only a Game” (1974), a BBC documentary that follows the national teams of Brazil and Scotland in the lead-up to their World Cup meeting in Germany.
The exhibition explores the role of football in connecting people, cultures, and nations across five centuries through historical objects, artwork, and related materials.
Doors open at 4 pm. The documentary screening runs from 4:30 to 5:15 pm, followed by the live viewing of Brazil vs. Scotland at 6 p.m. The match is expected to conclude at approximately 8 pm.

The Reading Party
2026-06-24 20:00 - 21:30
The (Silent) Reading Party celebrates its first anniversary with an evening of reading, conversation, and community. Guests are invited to bring a book or choose one from the available selection and spend 30 to 60 minutes reading in a relaxed group setting before gathering to discuss what they’ve been reading. Hosted by Alyssa Expósito of the Books & Books Literary Foundation, the event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required as space is limited.

Opening Celebration for Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols with Brainville
2026-06-25 08:00 - 2026-07-04 17:00
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols, with a high-energy throwback night. Sip on libations while Brainville hosts Carter Jackson-Brown and Kumi Alvarez spin a curated mix of classic punk, hip-hop, and jazz that channel the raw creative pulse of 1980s New York.

Thursdays at PAMM: Chabon
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00
This multimedia drawing session explores identity, memory, and human connection through raw and evocative visual art. Created and curated by Bacheler Jean Pierre, a multidisciplinary Haitian artist, this soulful, immersive experience connects art and community—blending live art creation, music, and conversation around creativity, culture, and resilience.
5–8pm Happy hour at Verde
6pm Introduction to Chabon
6:30–8pm Artist introduction and live drawing with Bacheler
8pm Opening Celebration for Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols with Brainville on waterfront terrace
9pm Galleries Close

Langston Hughes II at the Congregational Church
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00
Saxophonist Langston Hughes II leads an evening of traditional jazz joined by William Hill III on piano, Eytan Schillinger-Hyman on bass, and Beckett Miles on drums.
The performance will feature the quartet in a program centered on traditional jazz repertoire, highlighting Hughes’ work as an emerging artist alongside a group of accomplished musicians. Audiences can expect an evening of ensemble playing, improvisation, and classic jazz influences.
Tickets here.

GAME TIME: Session 2 —Dialogues on Art, Sports and Headlines
2026-06-26 11:00 - 18:00
GAME TIME, a cultural platform exploring the convergence of art and sports, returns to Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as the city hosts FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches.
Building on Session 1 in March—which featured Hanif Abdurraqib, Kelefa Sanneh, Desmond Howard, Nora Halpern, Tabitha Soren, and more—Session 2 brings together a new roster of artists, athletes, journalists, and cultural leaders. The full lineup will be announced soon.
