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SATURDAY
December 5, 2009
The Arts
| Call | Art Basel Miami Beach - Art Deco District. This International Art Show features works by over 2000 artists exclusively selected from 250 Galleries around the world combine… Miami Metro Area. (Arts - Art Exhibit). |
| Call | A-List Headliners Perform Live at the Hollywood Improv. Live stand-up comedy from the country's hottest comedians. Headliners include Charlie Murphy, Pablo Francisco, Mike Epps, Jer… Improv Comedy Club at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. (Performance - Comedic). 954-981-5653 |
| 10:00 am- 8:00 pm | Jennie Ottinger and Misa Inaoka at Miami Beach's 2009 NADA Art Fair. Ottinger's pedestrian scenes are haunted by blank spaces as illusory visions become possessed by paint. Misa Inaoka's sculpted… Deauville Beach Resort. (Arts - Art Exhibit). |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | With You I Want to Live. Contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, and Photographs from two private Fort Lauderdale collections. Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 954-525-5500 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Art Miami 2009. Showcasing a broad spectrum of works from more than 80 leading national and international contemporary art galleries and promine… The Art Miami Pavilion. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 888-772-8926 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Cool Rhythms. Cool Rhythms is the first Saturday of Every Month. Live Music, Arts & Crafts and much more Oceanside. Ocean's Eleven. (Arts - Concerts). 954-822-1703 |
| 2:00 pm | Billy Crystal in 700 Sundays. This two-act play is an autobiographical journey, in which Billy plays numerous characters that have influenced who he is today. Dreyfoos Hall. (Performance - Theater). 561-832-7469 |
| 2:30 pm | A Christmas Carol.  Adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Ebenezer Scrooge, the stingiest man in town, is visited on Christmas Eve by three sp… Broward Center Amaturo Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 954-462-0222 |
| 3:00 pm | Elvis Crespo. Performing live in concert. Magic City Casino. (Arts - Concerts). 305-649-3000 |
| 5:30 pm | A Christmas Carol. Adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Ebenezer Scrooge, the stingiest man in town, is visited on Christmas Eve by three sp… Broward Center Amaturo Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 954-462-0222 |
| 6:45 pm | Royal Room Cabaret - Jeff Harnar. Jeff Harnar will perform his popular new show, Sammy Cahn All The Way with special spotlight on Sinatra, Hollywood and World War… The Colony Hotel. (Performance - Cabaret). 561-659-8100 |
| 7:30 pm | Laffing Matterz. A live, original, musical comedy revue spoofing current events. Times and days subject to change, please check ahead. Broward Center Abdo New River Room. (Performance - Show Comedy). 954-462-0222 |
| 7:30 pm | An Evening with Rita Moreno. "West Side Story" Oscar winner Rita Moreno performs her sensational cabaret act. Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. (Performance - Cabaret). 954-462-0222 |
| 8:00 pm | Billy Crystal in 700 Sundays. This two-act play is an autobiographical journey, in which Billy plays numerous characters that have influenced who he is today. Dreyfoos Hall. (Performance - Theater). 561-832-7469 |
| 8:00 pm | Batsheva Ensemble. Iarael's Batsheva has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries of dance with intense energy and rich sensuality. Today th… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Dance). 305-949-6722 |
| 8:00 pm | Miami Symphony Orchestra. "Golden Sounds from Hollywood." The program will feature popular film scores by Mozart, Mahler, Rota, Williams and Tchaikovsky. Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 305-491-1103 |
| 9:00 pm | Perpetual Groove. Performing live in concert. Culture Room. (Arts - Concerts). 954-564-1074 |
Community
| Call | Horseback Riding. Bar-B-Ranch offers Summer Camp for kids ages 7 - 16 Monday thru Saturday from 8am - 4pm. You may also take a 1-hour guided trai… Bar-B-Ranch. (Community). 954-424-1060 |
| 8:00 am- 6:00 pm | Butterfly Pavilion. Florida native butterflies appear each day. Staff members are on hand to explain the life cycle, describe the species and offer… Flamingo Road Nursery. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-476-7878 |
| 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Water in the Garden: Water Gardening. Topics to be covered include preparation, installation and maintenance of water features, plus the selection and care of plant a… Mounts Botanical Garden. (Educational - Workshop). 561-233-1757 |
| 9:30 am- 5:30 pm | Flamingo Garden Tours. Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife s… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Visit the Decorated Historic Wray House. Visit the Historic Wray House at Flamingo Gardens which will be decorated for the holiday season during the month of December.… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Museum of Discovery and Science Exhibits. Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits dealing with space, Florida's unique ecosystems, The Everglades, sound and light, scien… Museum of Discovery and Science. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-467-6637 |
| 10:00 am- 12:00 am | Rockstar Recording Studio Parties. Record a CD with your friends in a real recording studio! Jam on drums, guitars, keyboards or just sing! Everyone leaves with… Rockstar Studios. (Community). 954-776-2276 |
| 10:00 am | Exterior Design Seminar. Free exterior design seminar with Beth Wilson on in-ground landscaping and container gardening for your yard and patio or balcon… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Workshop). 954-473-2955 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Christmas Tree Lighting. Thousand of twinkling lights will be on display at City Hall. Welcome Santa Claus! Drop off your letter to Santa. Listen to h… Pembroke Pines City Hall. (Community). 954-435-6525 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Coral Gables Trolley Tour. Join HMSF historian Dr. Paul George aboard the trolley as you glide through the "City Beautiful." Stops include the Venetian Po… Merrick House. (Educational - Bus Tour). 305-375-1621 |
| 7:00 pm | Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual Holiday Gala. "Progress: The New Currency." The Gala will honor the accomplishments of Black professionals and businesses in the South Florid… Hyatt Regency Miami. (Community). 305-751-8648 |
Dining Specials
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Sunset Dinner at Cafe Del Mar. Buy one entree receive $10 off your second entree of equal or lesser value. Not applicable to daily specials. Cafe Del Mar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-767-8233 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Happy Hour at Tarpon Bend. A lively crowd enjoys 2 for 1 drink specials. Tarpon Bend. (Dining - Happy Hour). 954-523-3233 |
| 7:00 pm | Polynesian Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers twice nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire a… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
| 10:00 pm | Polynesian Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers twice nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire a… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
Festivals
| 9:00 am | Breakfast with Santa. Santa will greet the children at each table followed by breakfast. Sit on Santa's Sleigh with Santa, Mrs. Claus and a few more o… Southwest Focal Point Senior Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-435-6525 |
| 12:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Beauty, Horror and Silence Festival. For three days and nights during Art Basel Miami, the Gallery will turn into an electronic music and art pavilion. Each day, el… Harold Golen Gallery. (Festival - Arts Festival). 434-284-2985 |
| 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Wine Tasting at Casa D'Angelo's Wine World. Come out and enjoy complimentary tastings of three favorite everyday wines. Casa d'Angelo Ristorante. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 954-416-1234 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 15th Edition of Holiday Fantasy of Lights. Drive your car and wind through the two miles of holiday lights and exhibits featuring more than 60 illuminated figurines and an… Tradewinds Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-968-3885 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. This annual holiday parade features entries from lighted floats to marching bands, baton twirlers, and colorful children's chara… Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-921-3404 |
| 7:20 pm- 1:00 am | Noche de Rumba "Miami Style". A fun filled evening with live performances, free salsa class, and great music as we cruise the waters of South Florida! Come j… Aqua Luxury Yacht. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 888-506-5933 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 9:45 am | Pee Wee Tennis Lessons. 45-minute classes for ages 4-8 instructed by the Tennis Professionals from David Park Tennis Center. Jefferson Park. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 954-967-4237 |
| 9:00 am | Pee Wee Tennis Lessons. 45-minute classes for ages 4-8 instructed by the Tennis Professional from David Park Tennis Center. David Park & Community Center. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 954-967-4237 |
| 10:30 am | Weekly Storytime for the Barnes & Noble, Jr.. A Barnes & Noble employee reads a popular story to pre-school children. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 954-723-0489 |
| 11:00 am | Children's Storytime Hour. Professional storyteller Henny Berns shares fun stories every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders Books & Music. (Kid's - Children's Activities). |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | South Florida Parenting's Holiday Festival. Featuring a snow play village, igloo & giant snowman, holiday crafts, games, face painting and Florida Marlins games and prizes.… Promenade at Coconut Creek. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 954-596-5631 |
Miscellaneous
| Call | Explore the Heavens. The South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association offers free observing after sunset, (weather permitting). Markham Park and Range. (Miscellaneous). 954-384-0442 |
Nightlife
| Call | Live Music at Mango's. Mango's features live entertainment nightly with top local musicians. Mango's Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-523-5001 |
| Call | Classic Rock at Cheers. Live blues and rock shows nightly. Cheers. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-771-6337 |
| 2:00 am | Afterhours Party. Enjoy 3000 square feet of fun. Featuring a full size bar, a dance floor, two dance poles, a pool table, a mood lounge and play… Club 525. (Nightlife - Parties). 800-795-3186 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour Drink Specials at Kim's Alley Bar. Happy Hour drink specials everyday with $.50 off all drinks and free pool. Kim's Alley Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-763-7886 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Live Music at Aruba Beach Cafe. Aruba Beach Cafe features live music everyday. Aruba Beach Cafe. (Nightlife - Jazz). 954-776-0001 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Blue Martini Happy Hour. Happy Hour features discounted drinks and 1/2 price appetisers. Blue Martini. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-653-2583 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Couples Dance Lessons. Couples Dance Lessons Swing & Two-step on the 2000 square foot dance floor. The Round Up Country Western Night Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Line Dance Lessons. Line Dance Lessons 8pm-9pm with Lisa Spangler on the 2000 square foot dance floor. The Round Up Country Western Night Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | Christmas Fatale. A unique twist to the typical bright holiday parties. This is a one of a kind Aristocratic Vampiric Holiday Party. Let's go to… The Promenade at Inverrary. (Nightlife - Parties). 954-240-5531 |
| 9:00 pm | Live Jazz and Blues at Alligator Alley. Alligator Alley features live blues, jazz, funk and roots. Alligator Alley Native Florida Taproom & Music Hall. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-772-7474 |
| 9:00 pm | Salsa Dura y Gorda Dance Social and Cha-Cha Workshop. Salsa Dance Social and Cha-Cha Workshop. $5 for the Salsa Dance Social. $10 for the Cha-Cha Workshop and Salsa Dance Social. Feathers Dance Studio. (Nightlife - Dance). 786-290-0376 |
| 9:00 pm- 12:00 am | Live Bands. Boston Johnny's features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights and a Tiki Bar and deck out back when the weather cooperates.… Boston Johnny's. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-923-7650 |
| 9:30 pm | Only The Blues at Sushi Blues. Live Blues Music every Friday and Saturday night. Sushi Blues Cafe and Blue Monk Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-929-9560 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | Dania Jai-Alai. The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
| 7:00 pm | Florida Panthers vs. Atlanta Thrashers. NHL Hockey Game. BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - Hockey). 954-835-PUCK |
| 7:15 pm | Dania Jai-Alai. The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
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