Tuesday, January 1, 2013

'Mary Poppins' Debuts

The Adrienne Arsht Center’s “Broadway in Miami Series” continues as Mary Poppins opens inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Through January 6. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; artshcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=11095

Friday, January 4, 2013

Seinfeld Keeps Us Laughing

Funny man and television icon Jerry Seinfeld hosts the first night of two standup shows at the Hard Rock Live. The second show takes place Saturday and tickets start at $79. 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5531;  hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com/events-detailed.php?mode=full&event_id=393

Monday, January 7, 2013

YoungArts' Musical Presentation

The vocalists and jazz musicians of the YoungArts program perform at the New World Center as part of the YoungArts Week (7 p.m.). Tickets to presentation are free but an online reservation is required. 500 17th St., Miami Beach; youngarts.org

Discover BCS National Championship

Miami becomes the center of the national sporting world again as Sun Life Stadium welcomes the Discover BCS National Championship game. This year's match-up features two historic college programs, Notre Dame and Alabama.2269 N.W. 199th St., Miami Gardens; sunlifestadium.thefinsiders.com/available-suites

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Dr. Arthur Fournier On Haiti

Dr. Arthur Fournier presents Vodou Saints: Lessons on Life, Death & Resurrection From Haiti as part of Books & Books' author series (8 p.m.). In the book, Dr. Fournier shares inspirational stories rooted in Haiti's hurricane recovery and recent cholera outbreak. 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; booksandbooks.com

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Cirque Du Soleil Presents: TOTEM

Through visual and acrobatic language, TOTEM illustrates the evolutionary progress of species. Sun Life Stadium, 2267 NW 199^th St.; 

cirquedusoleil.com

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Miami Food and Wine Excursion

 

A vibrant culinary scene awaits you as you dine at family-run restaurants throughout the famous block at the heart of the city of Brickell. Food Fun Adventure, 4000 NE Second Ave.; 

eventbrite.com

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Simone Dinnerstein's Dazzles Audiences

Classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs a rare solo recital inside the Adrienne Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall. For Sunday's show (5 p.m.), the acclaimed musician will perform Bach's "Goldberg" Variations. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org/perform

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The Enchanting Ellie Goulding

She sang for Prince William and Kate Middleton at their wedding, and this Wednesday, British sensation Ellie Goulding takes the stage at The Fillmore. Tickets to this general admission show are $28, plus taxes and fees. Doors open at 7: 30 p.m., show starts at 8 pm.1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300; concerts.livenation.com/event/0D004955EA9F5D54 tm_link=tm_music_g5&crosssite=TM_US:214173:107452

Art Talk with Phong Bui

Art Talk at MOCA welcomes Phong Bui, co-founder, editor, and publisher of the Brooklyn Rail, and Nina Johnson-Milewski, publisher and founder of the Miami Rail, in a conversation about publishing cultural criticism. This event is free with museum admission and guests may RSVP online. 770 N.E. 125th St.;

mocanomi.org

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Gabrielle Berstein's May Cause Miracles

Gabrielle Bernstein hits The Standard Hotel & Spa for the Miami launch of her book May Cause Miracles. The event will feature a performance by Skye Dyer, signing, and question and answer session. 40 Star Island Ave.;

gabbyb.tv/may-cause-miracles-miami-launch

Friday, January 18, 2013

The Sensational Miami City Ballet

The Miami City Ballet presents “Program II” at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, featuring a world premiere piece by Liam Scarlett. Tickets begin at $20. Through January 20. 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 877-929-7010; miamicityballet.org/Program_II.php

Bill O'Reilly at the Hard Rock Live

Opinionated television personality Bill O'Reilly heads to Hard Rock Live to talk politics and popular culture (8 p.m.). Tickets begin at $54. 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood. 954-797-5531; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com

Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend

Celebrate the iconic architecture, style, music, and ambiance of the Art Deco era during the Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend. Through Sunday, January 20;

artdecoweekend.com

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Food & Wine Festival Finale

Take a trip southbound for Key Largo and Islamorada's Food & Wine Festival finale at the Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle. The Atlantic Ocean will be the backdrop for Saturday's VIP Grand Tasting. 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada;

fkrm.com/uncorked/grand-tasting Pink Martini at The Filmore

Retro-inspired Oregon-based band Pink Martini brings it diverse songbook to The FiIlmore. The group flaunts a new songstress Storm Large and musical ensemble. 1700 Washington Ave.;

pinkmartini.com Miami Beer Festival

This festival will feature dozens of local and craft breweries as well as food trucks, music, and photo booths to catalogue the evening. Marlins Way, 501 Marlins Way, 305-480-1300; 

miamibeerfestival.com

Monday, January 21, 2013

Inauguration Viewing at The Adrienne Arsht Center

History will be made once again when President Barack Obama is inaugurated in Washington D.C. The Adrienne Arsht Center will honor this important moment by hosting a free community celebration and television simulcast. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., 305-949-6722;

arshtcenter.org

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Five-Course Dinner at The Fontainebleau

The Fontainebleau kicks off its new Cellar 1954 wine pairings supper at Scarpetta. The five-course feast will feature sips from Italy's Bertani wines. Cellar 1954 reservations are required and seats go for $295 per person. 4441 Collins Ave.,  305-674-4706;

fontainebleau.com/web/dining

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

Line up along the 26.2 miles of roadways filled with inspiring sights and signs to cheer on those who will run Miami. 

ingmiamimarathon.com

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