Miami Based Artist Ema Ri solo exhibition at Locust Project opens with a reception Saturday, Jan. 31. The exhibition runs through Sunday, April 4. (Photo by Jayme Kaye Gershen)
This Week and Weekend's Musts
ART
Locust Projects: This Too Shall Pass
Artist Reception takes place on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m, the exhibition runs through April 6.
"This Too Shall Pass" delves further into the intricate connections between the body, spirit, and the unseen forces of nature by introducing a new approach to Ema Ri's multidisciplinary practice.297 NE 67th St., Miami
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VISU Contemporary: Roots to Fly
Opening February 3
In Roots to Fly, Rubem Robierb draws from his upbringing in Maranhão, Brazil, using memory and symbolism to explore ideas of origin, identity, and transformation. The exhibition brings together nearly 30 works across sculpture, painting, and mixed media. Based in Miami, Robierb balances deeply personal narrative with universal themes, reflecting on how our roots shape us while still allowing room for reinvention and growth.
Running through March 15
VISU Contemporary Gallery, 2160 Park Ave. Miami Beach
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Mindy Solomon Gallery
Exhibitions running through Feb. 28:
Ornella Pocetti and Marcelo Canevari: X Marks the Spot
Zoe Schweiger: Sun-Kissed
Lanise Howard: In Aludria
Mindy Solomon Gallery, 848 NW 22 St., Miami
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The Wolfsonian-FIU: "World's Fair Visions of Tomorrow"
Through Feb. 22
The wonders of 19th- and 20th-century world's fairs—towering architecture and dazzling displays of the latest in technology, science, industry, and art—promised fairgoers a bright and modern future. Featuring Wolfsonian collection works such as posters, books, souvenirs, and one of the first consumer TVs, World's Fairs: "Visions of Tomorrow" spotlights the centerpiece pavilions, spellbinding attractions, and uplifting themes that drew millions to cities from Paris to Spokane, often during times of crisis and change. The exhibition leads up to contemporary artist Marco Brambilla's new video installation, After Utopia (opening fall 2025), which imagines a virtual expo of iconic structures from fairs held across time and around the globe.
1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
Information and ticket prices here.
MUSIC
New World Symphony
BLUE Concert: The Clock Strikes 2:32 PM
7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30
New World Symphony hosts an immersive evening of theater and chamber music inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death," the story of a lavish party with a dark secret. Guests will receive a masquerade mask upon arrival, and dress code is black tie optional.
$50
500 17th St, Miami Beach
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Ocean Drive Promenade Series: Daniela Padron & Friends
5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1
Daniela Padron & Friends bring their signature blend of Latin jazz and world music to the Promenade, featuring virtuosic violinist Daniela Padron alongside a stellar ensemble. Expect a vibrant set that weaves together classic Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation, and contemporary arrangements, creating an uplifting musical experience for all ages.
Free and open to the public
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Olympia Arts Miami: Street Stages
Friday, Jan. 30: Marsha Gaylea at 6p.m., The Lotus Collective at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31: Rose Max Quintet at 6 p.m., RasPunk at 7 p.m.
Street Stages is a community-friendly series of events showcasing the talent of local artists and performers and activating completed sections of the new “festival streetscape” project currently under construction on Flagler Street. Events feature Singer/Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, and Performance Artists.
Saturdays and Sundays through March 21
148 E Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
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Faena Jazz Festival
THEATER
"Sotto Voce" at GableStage
Running through Sunday, Feb. 15
Written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz (Anna in the Tropics), Sotto Voce is a lyrical meditation on memory, longing, and the legacy of the Holocaust. When a young Jewish-Cuban researcher’s obsession with the MS St. Louis leads him to an 80-year-old novelist who is still haunted by the love she lost aboard the doomed voyage, the line between memory and desire blurs. This is a haunting story of love, loss, and the voices that refuse to be forgotten.
$60 to $95
Information: (305) 445-1119 or www.gablestage.org
"English Only" at Miami New Drama
Opens in previews Thursday Jan. 29, public performances start Friday, Jan. 30 and run through Sunday, Feb. 22
Miami New Drama presents the world premiere of English Only, a new play by acclaimed writer Nicholas Griffin and directed by New York-based director Margot Bordelon. Set in 1980 Miami, English Only unfolds in the turbulent aftermath of the Mariel Boatlift, when more than 125,000 Cuban refugees arrived on South Florida’s shores, reshaping the region overnight and igniting a fierce political battle over identity, language, and belonging.
Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
$40 to $85
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