State of the County Address: Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
2016-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MDCA Mid-Stage Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States

Antigonón by Rogelio Orizondo
2016-01-29 20:30 - 2016-01-30 20:30, 2016-01-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2016-01-31 17:00 - 18:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
This epic work, Antigonón by Rogelio Orizondo, directed by Carlos Díaz, departs from the myth of Antigone to fuse with old and new heroes of Cuban history. All these myths, and particularly the myth of renowned poet José Martí, considered the founder of Cuban revolutionary thought, join in the Greek tragic chorus to serve up a remix of frustrations and demands placed upon the bodies of the performers. Between derision and poetry, between travesty and reality, the spectacle becomes the mirror of a society that maintains a strained relationship with the past and its own history. (in Spanish with English supertitles)

Alguna Cosita Que Alivie el Sufrir de René R. Alomá
2016-02-04 20:30 - 2016-02-06 20:30, 2016-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
El exilio, ese plato agridulce aderezado por las nostalgias de los que se van y la añoranza de los que se quedan, implica logros y renuncias, beneficios y sacrificios, ilusión y resignación. Y sobrellevarlo, como una herida que sigue abierta a través del tiempo, precisará para siempre la búsqueda de alguna cosita que alivie el sufrir.

Mud by Maria Irene Fornes
2016-02-10 20:00 - 21:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Mud… is dirt and water: A short tale of an isolated trio whose living situation does not follow the norm. As each character strives for knowledge, they begin to grasp the fact that consciousness is not within their physical or mental limits. Directed by Nilo Cruz (part of New Works Open Theatre Reading Series)

Paloma San Basilio
2016-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
The legendary Spanish performer returns to MDCA for a very special Valentines Day concert, accompanied by a symphonic band.

Camille A. Brown / Black Girl: Linguistic Play
2016-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States

Camille A. Brown / Black Girl: Linguistic Play
2016-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | MDCA Mid-Stage Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Using the rhythmic play of double-dutch, steppin’, tap, ring shout and other African-American social dances, dancer/choreographer Camille A. Brown addresses the complexity of carving out a positive identity as a black female in urban American culture. In a society where black women are often only portrayed in terms of their strength, resiliency, or trauma, this performance represents a more nuanced spectrum of black womanhood in a racially and politically charged world. Brown, who danced with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence, and Rennie Harris’ Pure Movement, has been hailed as “Gutsy. Wild. Smart. Original,” by Dance Magazine. Miami debut.

GIAN MARCO tour #Libre
2016-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Gian Marco is a Peruvian singer / songwriter. He has won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer / Songwriter 3 times. He is currently touring the US with #Libre.

Benise in Concert - Strings of Passion Tour
2016-02-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Guitar virtuoso Benise and his Emmy award-winning show return with a brand new PBS special and tour – Strings of Passion! From his humble beginnings as a street performer to performing around the world, Benise takes us on a musical journey of Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Waltz, Samba… and more! Benise’s Strings of Passion Tour, showcases classic songs from Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and The Eagles and combines them with Spanish guitar and Spanish dance. Benise’s love of both Spanish Guitar and rock brings a fierce intensity to these new interpretations of his favorite classic anthems. Combining the Cultures of the world through Music and Dance!

Host by Pioneer Winter & Jared Sharon
2016-03-03 20:30 - 2016-03-04 20:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
HOST is an all-male work that explores power, authority, control, isolation, and desire. Within these paths, the word ‘host’ emerges as both sexualized territory as well as a bodily struggle. ‘Host’ is a word that is especially layered in the queer community, where one word is so weighted by both history and its digital presence – host of a dinner party, host of a game show, host to an orgy, host to a virus…

GRATELI: Ayer, Hoy y Siempre
2016-03-05 19:15 - 21:15, 2016-03-06 15:15 - 17:15 | MDCA Orchestra Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Con motivo del 48o aniversario de la compañía teatral de mayor longevidad en Estados Unidos, los artistas de Miami han organizado AYER, HOY Y SIEMPRE: LOS ARTISTAS HONRAN LA SOCIEDAD PRO ARTE GRATELI, una celebración de la labor de esta institución. Más de 75 cantantes, actores, bailarines y músicos en escena con estampas de las mejores producciones que han presentado: Cecilia Valdés, El hombre de La Mancha, Luisa Fernanda, El rey y yo, La viuda alegre, La verbena de La Paloma, entre muchas otras.

Global Cuba Fest 2016
2016-03-12 20:00 - 23:00 | MDCA Orchestra Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
As is customary, GCF celebrates the eclectic and vanguard of contemporary Cuban music, with an outstanding program that brings together some of the most recognized musicians from Cuba and Spain. The program includes sets by Iván “Melon” Lewis, one of the most recognized jazz pianists of his generation; by Yadam, the singer songwriter who in the last few years has escalated from a young promising artists to an established voice in the music scene; and by Pavel Urkiza y La Ruta de las Almas Band, a musical journey without precedent directed by a Cuban artists who fuses traditional Sephardic sounds with Afro-Latin music.

Farhad & the Journey by Nilo Cruz
2016-03-17 20:00 - 2016-03-19 20:00, 2016-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Farhad is a fifteen-year-old girl on the outskirts of Kabul who disguises herself as a boy to blend in a world where being a man is almost as being divine. She encounters herself in a difficult predicament, and chants to her God in a lament. The Journey of the Shadow, as his author estates, is “ a story for children and for those adults who take delight in the remnants of innocence”. This magical tale takes us through the journey of Marcelo Miguel, an eight-year-old boy who decides to write a letter to his father, a soldier fighting in Afghanistan. Nilo Cruz gets to the core of two souls in search of truth and unconditional love. Two young souls who have encountered pain and, courageously, defy destiny. Directed by Nilo Cruz and Andy Señor.

OYC & Jorge Perez presents The Lion King
2016-03-23 19:00 - 20:30 | MDCA Orchestra Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
The Overtown Youth Center hosts an encore performance of The Lion King. Join our students while they take you on an adventure as Simba seeks to gain back that pride-lands that Uncle Scar took from him!

Companhia Urbana de Dança - NEGO
2016-03-26 21:00 - 22:30 | MDCA Mid-Stage Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
An urban dance piece by world-renowned Companhia Urbana de Dança from Brasil, an electrifying ensemble of young dancers hailing from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, working under the direction of award-winning choreographer Sonia Diestri.

Golden Music
2016-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
The Golden Harp of Roberto Perera with Grammy Nominees Pianist Jose Negroni with the prolific Nomar Negroni in Drums and the incredible Bass of Oscar Cartaya, come together in an electrifying evening presenting the golden sounds of World Music.

Companhia Urbana de Dança Master Class
2016-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Led by Sonia Destri Lie and Companhia Urbana de Dança
Virtuosic dancers from Rio de Janeiro fuse hip-hop, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance in the boldly imaginative choreography of Sonia Destri Lie’s Companhia Urbana de Dança. This eclectic fusion will be a dance experience that is not to be missed. The workshop will use balance, perception of space, displacement, body awareness, and contemporary dance techniques to explore the ways in which urban dance embodies freedom. Students can expect challenging endurance exercises and strength conditioning, as well as opportunities to work in groups to create choreographic sequences. Open to all levels. Limited to 50 participants. (FREE EVENT)
Intermediate level, ages 14 and up.
More information about the workshop registration please contact Niurca Marquez at niurca@fundarte.us or 786.252.1544

Companhia Urbana de Dança – NEGO
2016-03-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States

Flowers for Spring
2016-03-31 20:30 - 2016-04-01 20:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
“Flowers For Spring” are two choreographed portraits of an aging mind: ‘Abuela’ and ‘Daydreaming With Jean’‘Abuela’ is about Maria Gran Nick who lived with dementia for 15 years, spending the rest of her days living out the fantasies of her past. The piece expresses the duality of Maria’s mind and it journey’s through her memories as a young Jewish-Polish woman living in Havana, Cuba during the 1940’s. ‘Daydreaming With Jean’ is about Jean Teemer McCracken and takes place inside the mind Jean, an old woman who slipped into dementia during the last few months of her life. When this happened it was as though she split into a thousand pieces, left with only fragments of herself.

El Consorcio in Concert
2016-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
The famed Spanish group returns with their new tour From Mocedades to El Consorcio a journey thru their greatest hits.

Tomas De San Julian
2016-04-03 16:00 - 18:00 | MDCA Orchestra Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Coplas, Fandangos y Rumbas. With guests: Frank Diaz / Richard San Julian / Eduardo Gonzalez Rubio.

The Work Of José Limón And Daniel Lewis
2016-04-07 20:30 - 22:00 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Experience the brilliance of José Limón, one of the founders of American modern dance, in two of his historic duets set by Limón’s protégée and Miami Dance Luminary Daniel Lewis. Mr. Lewis has put these duets into a suite along with his own work, a tribute to Limón, using some of the last movement themes created by Limón, danced by Miami’s premiere contemporary dance company. Dance NOW! directors will also present their critically acclaimed “Winter’s Breath.”

Brown Mackie College Graduation
2016-04-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States

Los libres cautiverios de Ricardo y Leonisa by Josep María Miró
2016-04-09 20:00 - 21:30 | MDCA On.Stage Black Box Theatre, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Los libres cautiverios de Ricardo y Leonisa is a 5 scene play written by the Spanish playwright Josep María Miró based in the novel by Miguel de Cervantes “El amante Liberal”. This performance is a preview of five short plays that will be part of Microtheater Miami dedicated to Cervantes from April 14 to May 15. The plays are directed by: Kevin Cass, Silvia de Esteban, Leandro Fernández, Manuel Pijuan and Anna Silvetti. (performed in Spanish)

III Festival Internacional Ernesto Lecuona
2016-04-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
El III Festival Internacional Ernesto Lecuona de Miami 2016 muestra toda la gama musical de Lecuona, todos los generos que cultivó, tanto en el orden culto como en el popular, interpretados por cantantes, bailarines, pianistas y orquesta de diferentes nacionalidades, que se unen para brindarle al publico la musica inolvidable de Lecuona.
