Books
RELEASE YOUR BRILLIANCE Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Each of us is born brilliant. Then we spend the rest of our lives having our brilliance buried by people, circumstances, and experiences. Release Your Brilliance provides the combination to the vault where your brilliance is kept. Free. 8 p.m.
Children
KIDZ ON STAGE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107 Ave. Miami, (305) 226-0030, SusannePinedo@gmail.com or www.RoxyPac.com. This unique after-school care is available to children ages 5-14 and includes homework assistance, educational activities in literacy, math, science, social studies, health and nutrition and arts and crafts. Also features classes in drama, dance and singing and a great end-of-year musical production is presented with all of the enrolled students. 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
DEERING ESTATE WINTER CAMP Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 or www.deeringestate.org. Children, ages 6-13, will learn about history, archeology, and nature by taking part in a series of hands on activities. The camp focuses on the natural environment and early South Florida history. Six-day camp: $210. Three-day camp: $105. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MIAMI SEAQUARIUM WINTER NIGHTS & LIGHTS 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. Miami Seaquarium presents a dazzling display of Holiday merriment during its annual Winter Nights & Lights Celebration that will transform the park into a Winter Wonderland. Featuring nightly snowfall, fireworks, the Kids Winterfest, extended park hours and Holiday themed shows and exhibits. Through Jan. 3, 2009. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
WINTER CAMP Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107 Ave. Miami, (305) 226-0030, SusannePinedo@gmail.com or www.RoxyPac.com. The Roxy Theatre Group, a non-profit organization, is offering a Winter Camp for children ages 5-12. The camp includes arts & crafts, movies and other fun, educational activities. Dec. 22nd & 23rd, Dec. 26th, Dec. 29th, Dec. 30th and Jan. 2nd. $20 per day. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dance
SALUTE TO VIENNA Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., (305) 949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org. Enjoy an unforgettable performance of Strauss waltzes, polkas and operetta excerpts of song and dance guaranteed to uplift your spirits and gladden your hearts. $25-$105. 8 p.m.
SUNSET FRIDAYS Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave. www.villageofmerrickpark.com. Live Music Series in the Garden. Experience a multicultural mix of Jazz, Bossanova, World Music, Flamenco, Classics, Pop Melodies, Contemporary and Latin Grooves. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
TANGO EXTRAVAGANZA PARTY Best of Times Dance Studio, 6255 SW 8 St., Miami, (305) 269-0335 or www.bestoftimesdancestudio.com. A sensational ongoing “Milonga”, Take the beginners tango class from 8-9 p.m. and the intermediate class from 9-10 p.m. and then enjoy the party from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Every Friday. Admission is $15 with two classes included.
TROPICAL SINGLES NIGHT Alcazaba Lounge. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 50 Alhambra Plaza, (305) 447-6099 or www.coralgables.hyatt.com. Featuring: DJ Walter Capote. Every Friday.
Events
THE SINGLE GOURMET (305) 371-8717. Gatherings for singles every Friday evening at some of the finest, well-known restaurants in Coral Gables and surrounding areas. The event provides an upscale climate for quality singles to dine, meet and mingle. 8 p.m.
Music
LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. (305) 442-4408 or booksandbooks.com. Miami Sax Quartet. Free. 7-11 p.m.
STRESS RELIEF NIGHT JohnMartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub, 253 Miracle Mile, (305) 445-3777, www.johnmartins.com. Live Rock & Roll. Every Friday. 8 p.m.-12 a.m
Theater
ADDING MACHINE GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., (305) 446-1119 or www.gablestage.org. Generally considered to be the first American Expressionist play, it is the story of a man who, after 25 years of service to his company, is replaced by a mechanical adding machine. $45. 8 p.m.
CATS Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., (305) 949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats returns to enthrall a whole new generation of theatergoers with its magic, its mystery and its haunting melodies. $20-$59. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
