Music

The Children’s Trust Presents SPOOKY SYMPHONY A Halloween tradition returns to Cutler Bay. The Alhambra Orchestra joins the Greater Miami Youth Symphony for movie themes and eerie classics played live, which is a very different experience from hearing them through a television speaker. Musicians perform in costume. Choose between two family-friendly performances at 7 and 8:30 p.m., making it easier for even the smallest night owls to join the fun. Costumes are warmly encouraged, and not only for the children. Presented in partnership with The Children’s Trust. DATE: Friday, October 23, 2026 TIME: TWO SHOWS 7:00 p.m. AND 8:30 p.m. VENUE: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center » 10950 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay 33189 FREE: Tickets for the Halloween event at The Moss Center are FREE (available starting October 11th) at mosscenter.org. Admission to all parts of the event, including the Spooky Symphony performances, is general admission and first come, first served.

A genre-defying tribute celebrating the monumental centennial legacies of John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, Carlos Patato Valdes, Tony Bennett and Chuck Berry.

Celebrate the voice in a dazzling showcase of classical, opera, jazz, and contemporary vocal brilliance.

The President’s Own US Marine Band Concert The Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. Known as “The President’s Own” since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band’s mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin has programmed musical selections in the style of the band’s 17th Director John Philip Sousa, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891. Concertgoers can expect a mix of works including traditional band repertoire, Sousa marches, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos, and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces.

You are invited to our fourth annual “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” fundraiser dinner for adults and children on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm. Grab your saddle shoes, poodle skirts, and leather jackets and join us at the Elks’ Lodge for live performances by the Ronnie Berman Big Band, FSFM Jazz and Jeans Band, and FSFM Making Friends Ambassadors. Dinner, dancing, Silent Auction, 50s photo spot and our infectious FSFM fun are included with each ticket purchase. Adults over 21 years of age will be able to purchase drinks at the time of the ticket purchase. Each FSFM performer will receive a free program book page celebrating their musical accomplishments. Seating is limited so please purchase your tickets here to secure your non-refundable tickets for your family and friends today. Our Virtual Auction will open on Friday, September 18, for bidding! That’s right, you can bid on items such as restaurants, golfing, entertainment, web designing, spa services, and so much more all while giving a tax deductible donation. A sharable link will be set in our September newsletter to share with everyone in your network to help us increase visibility and awareness of the great work our staff and FSFM families are doing. You need not be present to win. Once the auction is closed and payment has been received, FSFM will notify you regarding the retrieval of your item if you are not present on September 26.

Start your weekend with rhythm! Everyone is welcome - families, beginners, and professional musicians alike. No experience needed to participate. Just bring your energy and love for music. Try out the instruments, learn from one another, and just jam out! 7P-9P On Fridays at the SFCPA! FREE event, Family-Friendly, All Ages & Abilities Welcome!

Welcome to the NMB 100 Centennial Classical Music Concert! Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the City of North Miami Beach's 100th Anniversary while supporting education and the arts in our community. The City of North Miami Beach Mayor, Commission, and Education Advisory Board invite our Community to participate in this unforgettable black-tie celebration. Event Highlights: Centennial Classical Music Concert: Enjoy a spectacular evening of live classical music honoring 100 years of North Miami Beach. Support the NMB Education Fund: Your Community Partner ticket directly benefits the North Miami Beach Education Fund, helping support educational opportunities for our community. Community Partner Package: Community Partner Ticket: $100.00 per person Your Community Partner ticket includes: Premium Reserved Seating VIP Reception Access Program Recognition Support of the North Miami Beach Education Fund and the Arts NMB Resident Package: Admission is FREE for North Miami Beach Residents. Advance registration is required. Please ensure your residency documents have been uploaded to your account. Residency must be verified prior to confirming your registration. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Details: Event Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Doors Open: 6:00 PM Concert Begins: 7:00 PM Location: Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, North Miami Beach, FL Attire: Black Tie

The Opera Atelier Inc. presents: Opera Meets Zarzuela About the Program Opera Meets Zarzuela combines the Opera Juana Inés, about the life and times of trailblazing nun and intellectual Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, as she navigates the conflicts between her religious vocation and her writing and studies, and the zarzuela La Revoltosa, depicting the highs and lows of love relationships of everyday people in an immigrant community in New York City. With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Florida Division of Arts and Culture, and South Dade KIA. About The Opera Atelier, INC The Opera Atelier delivers excellence in opera performance and education, furthering the art through compelling performances in-depth education, and connections to other disciplines. With roots tracing back to New York City, the company began public performances in South Florida in 2012. Besides quality productions, The Opera Atelier offers artistic collaboration, professional training, and a creative exchange space where artists and opera lovers draw inspiration from one another. Its fresh approach to production and programming has enhanced the appreciation of opera among a diverse growing community, while its educational initiatives have reached hundreds of children and youngsters all through South Florida. Performances this season will reach the Seminole Theatre and the Miracle Theater, as well as other Coral Gables, Miami, and Miami Beach venues. About La Zarzuela, Inc. Founded in Miami in 2020, La Zarzuela, Inc. is the only organization in Florida devoted exclusively to the presentation of zarzuela, and the sole company in the United States whose mission is to revitalize the genre—commissioning new works and reimagining classics from the repertory for contemporary audiences. Since its inception, La Zarzuela has mounted numerous fully staged productions of beloved works, including Luisa Fernanda, La Dolorosa, and Alma Llanera, complemented by semi-staged productions, its Zarzuela Delights recital series, and a range of community outreach activities.

Love Is A Verb by Inez Barlatier (Miami) Love Is A Verb is a children’s concert with songs about receiving and giving love, written and performed by Inez Barlatier as Tati Nuzi & Friends, and commissioned by Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Tati Nuzi’s family is from Ayiti (Haiti), and they taught her to use music as a universal language to connect with people from all over the world. Her trio, featuring guitar, piano, and drums, invites audiences to sing, dance, and share loving energy together. Inez Barlatier is an Ayisyen-American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor with over two decades of performance history. Her children’s show AYITI: Stories & Songs from Haiti has educated more than 100,000 children and families across the Americas through interactive singing, drumming, dancing, and storytelling. Her work has been featured on CBS 4, NBC 6, PBS, NPR, and WLRN, among others. In 2024, the mayor of North Miami proclaimed May 31st as Inez Barlatier Day. Con Alma y Fuego by Jazz Reach (New York) Targeting students in grades 4 through 12, Con Alma y Fuego is an infectiously grooving live production that traverses the origins and evolution of Afro-Caribbean and Latin jazz, highlighting the contributions of groundbreaking artists including Mario Bauza, Machito, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Irakere, Eddie Palmieri, and Fort Apache, among others. With an approximate running time of 55 minutes, the performance creatively merges live narration with captivating live music by Metta Quintet and stunning video projections, tracing the degree to which the American experience and the sound of jazz have been enriched by the cultural heritages of Africa, Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Join us for some smooth live jazz vibes at The Betsy - every night is a night to remember! August 1st to August 31st The Betsy’s legendary arts program – live jazz, poetry readings, art exhibits, and more – is a mainstay of a more refined side of South Beach. See who’s playing next at The Piano Bar at The Betsy. Experience the longest-running live music series on Miami Beach - 7 days a week, 9 times a week. No Cover. No Minimum. Come at your leisure for drinks in the Lobby. Book at table for dinner or brunch on Resy Sundays through Thursdays, 6PM to 11PM Fridays and Saturdays, 6PM to Midnight Saturdays and Sundays 11AM to 4PM for Jazz Brunch SEE OUR FULL PERFORMANCE LINEUP AT THEBETSYHOTEL.COM/EVENT-CALENDAR