JanuaryEvents HOW TO SUBMIT CALENDAR LISTINGS
Please e-mail listing information to calendar@miamidadefamilylife.com by the 5th of the month prior to the event date. Include the name of the event, location, address, date, time, brief description, price and telephone number for the public.
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Gold Coast Free First Saturday SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
Bring the kids for a hands-on history lesson the first Saturday of every month when admission and museum exploration is free. GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM,
12450 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-253-0063 www.goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org
Bass Babies
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, JANUARY 9-30
An art program for little ones designed to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity, and pre-literacy skills through hands-on activities. $10. Ages 2-4. 10:30-11:30am, THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7530 www.thebass.org
Cultures of the Middle East
Marvel Universe Live!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
IT’S SHOWTIME! The Piano Concert WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
A piano prodigy on the autism spectrum, Jacob Velazquez performs Beethoven and Chopin to benefit The Victory Center. $40-$60, 7:30pm, AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER,
3385 NE 188 St., Aventura, 305-466-8002 www.aventuracenter.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 11-13
Florida Shakespeare Theater performs this classic romantic tragedy in the Banyan Bowl. Free. Friday and Saturday 8pm, Sunday 6pm. PINECREST GARDENS, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest, www.pinecrestgardens.org
Miami City Ballet
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 11-13
Talented dancers with Miami City Ballet present Dances at a Gathering, featuring live Chopin music. $29 and up. Friday and Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722 www.arshtcenter.org
Magic & Illusion
An immersive prehistoric journey to the bottom of the sea featuring actors, technology, puppets, science and imagination. 7:30pm, PARKER PLAYHOUSE, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
This multi-cultural music experience featuring zydeco music is part of the Center’s Free Family Fest series. ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722 www.arshtcenter.org
Rosie Revere, Engineer and Friends SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
Meet the inquisitive kids from Ms. Greer’s class in this fun-filled musical adventure. $14-$18. 11am & 1pm, BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.browardcenter.org
Your Alien
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Be mystified by the magic of NBC Phenomenon winner and America’s Got Talent finalist Mike Super. $35-$40. 2pm & 7pm, AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura, 305-466-8002 www.aventuracenter.org
Marvel Universe Live!
THURSDAY-MONDAY, JANUARY 17-21
Watch as some of Marvel’s greatest superheroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk and Black Widow take on menacing villains. Showtimes vary. AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000 www.aaarena.com M I A M I - D A D E F A M I LY L I F E
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
Terrance Simien and Creole for Kidz
Romeo and Juliet
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Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
Tammi Sauer’s book about a stranded alien that befriends the boy who finds him comes to life in this uplifting musical. $14-$18. 11am & 1pm, AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER,
3385 NE 188 St., Aventura, 305-466-8002 www.aventuracenter.org
iLuminate
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
See modern technology, music, dance and dazzling entertainers unite for a state-of-the-art performance. $27.50-$67.50. 7pm, PARKER PLAYHOUSE, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com
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Explore the cultural diversity of the Middle East with a full day of instrument demonstrations and performances, workshops, traditional food, and crafts. 10am-5pm, HISTORYMIAMI MUSEUM, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, 305-375-1492 www.historymiami.org
Young Minds Yoga SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Children can relax and rejuvenate through this Mini-Me program designed with kids in mind. 10:30-11am, FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, www.frostscience.org
Sensory Friendly Saturday SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Great sensory experiences await at this special event designed for children with sensory processing disorder and general development delay and their families. Includes sensory-based activities, a sensory-friendly stage performance, calming movement groups, and dimmed lights and sounds. 9-11am, MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 305-373-5437 www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Family Day
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
Families can enjoy free museum admission throughout the day and special hands-on activities including a Design Challenge from 2-4pm. THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7530 www.thebass.org
Mini Monday MONDAYS
The first day of each week is geared toward the pint-size lot (birth through age 5) when the museum is free of group visits, offering a low-key environment for little ones to explore. $15/Florida resident with ID, free/under 1. 10am-6pm, MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 305-373-5437 www.miamichildrensmuseum.org