March Multicultural Programming at The Betsy – South Beach
Monday, 03/02/2026-03/31/2026, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

March Multicultural Programming at The Betsy – South Beach

The Betsy – South Beach presents a month of multicultural programs highlighting Miami’s diverse creative voices. March features live performances in jazz, Cuban music, and soul, alongside a contemporary art exhibition and a distinguished writer-in-residence.

Featured events include:

• Cuerda & Clave: Sunday evenings with original Cuban-inspired piano and percussion.
International Women’s Day Weekend: The Harden Project and The Ellis Duo, blending jazz and soul.

• Carole Ann Taylor & the Angel Perez Trio: Classic jazz vocals and traditions.

• DeSean Kirkland: Engaging audiences with song and dance.

• Ray Tenorio Exhibition: Art inspired by African and Nordic mythology.

• Aurin Squire, Writer-in-Residence: Award-winning playwright and journalist.

For the full schedule, visit thebetsyhotel.com/calendar.

The Betsy Live Jazz programming is supported The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, with support from the Jorge Perez Family Foundation CreARTE Program, and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

This event will occur daily from Mar 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Dvořák, Sibelius and Schubert at New World Center
Tuesday, 03/10/2026-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
New World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Tickets start at $35 (plus fees)

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by award-winning music director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, presents a program bursting with Bohemian joy and Nordic intensity. Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 8 radiates warmth while Sibelius’ Violin Concerto featuring special guest artist Siwoo Kim stirs the soul. Schubert’s Overture in D major (In the Italian Style), a playful wink to Rossini’s famed operas, opens the program at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at New World Center in Miami Beach (500 17th Street). Enjoy a pre-concert chat 30 minutes before the concert with Dr. Alan Mason, professor emeritus of music at Barry University for in-depth conversation and insights about the works and composers.

Radiant melodies and rustic charm define Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a heartfelt tribute to his Bohemian homeland. Composed at the height of his career and inspired by the countryside surrounding Prague, the symphony brims with birdsong-like themes, folk rhythms, and sweeping lyricism. Joyful and deeply expressive, Dvořák’s Eighth captures the spirit of Bohemia and the heartbeat of Prague.

Haunting lyricism and virtuosic fireworks come to life in Jean Sibelius’ emotionally expressive Violin Concerto, the only concerto he composed in his lifetime. Written during a turbulent time in the composer’s life, the expressive brilliance of returning SFSO guest artist Siwoo Kim, will bring a passionate take on the demanding and dramatic work.

Siwoo Kim is an “incisive” and “compelling” violinist (The New York Times) who “plays with stylistic sensitivity and generous tonal nuance” (The Chicago Tribune). Kim actively performs as soloist and chamber musician and he is the founding co-artistic director of VIVO Music Festival in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Since his Carnegie Hall concerto debut with the Juilliard Orchestra, he has gone on to perform as soloist with orchestras in four different continents including Tucson Symphony, Houston Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Seongnam Philharmonic, Johannesburg Philharmonic, and Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie. As chamber musician, he performs regularly at festivals. He is the principal violinist of Music From Copland House. An advocate of new music, Kim premiered and recorded Samuel Adler’s only violin concerto with Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt on Linn Records. Along with ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra), Siwoo recently made the premiere recording of Michael Torke’s “Last,” a 12-movement work for solo violin and string orchestra.

Hoping to gain an operatic commission from the Viennese theaters, Franz Schubert wrote two operatic overtures “in the Italian style” in 1817. His Overture in D major, composed of several tunes, and laden with Schubertian harmonic changes, is zesty, filled with operatic flair, and is pleasingly adorned with unmistakable charm.

SFSO’s 28th season of “Juxtapositions” explores beauty in contrasts, where the bold and the sublime intersect, and timeless masterpieces share the stage with today’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Back to the Future, featuring the iconic films screened live with audio and musical accompaniment, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres.

Tickets are now on sale beginning at $35 (plus ticketing fees). Buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (305) 673-3331; or in-person at the New World Center Box Office.

Discounted Flex Passes are available by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2025-26-season or by calling (954) 522-8445. Flex subscribers save up to 15% off single ticket prices and have the flexibility to use passes when it best fits their schedule.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Jazz at The Betsy
Thursday, 02/12/2026-03/31/2026, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: 0

Jazz at The Betsy is the longest-running live music series on Miami Beach – 7 days a week. 9 times a week. No Cover. No Minimum.

Featuring everything from seasoned piano players to emerging young Jazz impresarios, Jazz at The Betsy offers something for everyone.

Come at your leisure for drinks in the Lobby or call LT Steak & Seafood to book a table for brunch or dinner.

For a full schedule of performances, visit thebetsyhotel.com/calendar

The Betsy South Beach (thebetsyhotel.com) is an award winning luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of the Art Deco District in Miami Beach, that celebrates arts and culture.

The Betsy’s jazz program is year round with jazz nine times weekly; the hotel also offers programs in visual arts, literature, community arts, and classical music.

The Betsy is family owned and operated by the Plutzik Goldwasser Family with public spaces filled with works of art by award-winning photographers and mixed media artists.

Ocean Drive Promenade Series – Winter 2026
Sunday, 02/15/2026-03/29/2026, 05:00 pm-06:30 pm
Lummus Park
14th and Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Ocean Drive Arts presents culturally rich experiences in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach. Featuring free concerts, visual art fairs, literary events, health & wellness activities and culinary activations, these family friendly programs celebrate the best of Miami Beach with exciting local talents.

Events take place Sunday afternoons among the swaying palm trees wrapped in gentle ocean breezes on the Ocean Drive Promenade located between 14th Street and 14th Place.

FEATURED PERFORMERS FOR JAN-MAR 2026 INCLUDE:

• 5 String Swing
• Dr. Zachary Bartholomew
• Rodrigo Padrón Vila & Alfredo Oyagüez Montero
• Curtis Lundy Quartet
• Ben Beal Quartet

Take a stroll on one of America’s iconic boulevards to experience the best of arts and culture with Ocean Drive Arts. The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series is a program of the Ocean Drive Improvement Association in partnership with the City of Miami Beach.

Visit oceandrivearts.com for updates on weekly performers.

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Ocean Drive Arts presents culturally rich experiences in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach. Featuring free concerts, visual art fairs, literary events, health & wellness activities and culinary activations, these family friendly programs celebrate the best of Miami Beach with exciting local talents. Events take place Sunday afternoons among the swaying palm trees wrapped in gentle ocean breezes on the Ocean Drive Promenade located between 14th Street and 14th Place.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Joachim, Simon, Mozart and Rimsky-Korsakov at New World Center
Tuesday, 02/17/2026-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
New World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Tickets start at $35 (plus fees)

Timeless classics meet bold new voices as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by award-winning music director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, celebrates Black History Month with a standout program. SFSO will present the anticipated Florida premiere of GRAMMY® nominee Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, an intimate exploration of memory and identity, performed by rising cellist Seth Parker Woods and the orchestral premiere of Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, a vibrant work filled with spiritual depth. Completing the program, Mozart’s “Haffner” symphony bursts with celebratory energy and elegant precision, while Rimsky-Korsakov’s crowd-pleasing Capriccio espagnol sparkles with irresistible Spanish rhythms at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, at New World Center in Miami Beach (500 17th Street). Enjoy a pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason, professor emeritus of music at Barry University, 30 minutes before the concert, featuring in-depth conversation and insights about the works and composers.

Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim’s Had To Be draws on Black Dandyism – a cultural movement blending European and Black American male fashion to convey style, status, and identity – as well as broader African diasporic influences, including Caribbean musical traditions and New Orleans second line celebrations. The three-movement concerto was written for three-time GRAMMY-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods, described by The Guardian as “a cellist of power and grace” with “mature artistry and willingness to go to the brink.”

Had to Be is positive, prideful, and radical all at once. It represents the perpetually colorful and complex intersections between race, class, gender, power, and style. It honors what it means to be Black and continuously choosing to be free. By coincidence, or perhaps to no surprise, Woods has topped the Best Dressed Lists in Variety, Texas Monthly, and OC Register.

Cellist Seth Parker Woods is a versatile artist and advocate for contemporary music, having premiered numerous concertos written for him, including works by Tyshawn Sorey, Julia Adolphe, and Rebecca Saunders, in addition to Nathalie Joachim’s Had To Be. His GRAMMY-nominated, autobiographical work Difficult Grace has been performed to critical acclaim at major venues including 92NY, CAP UCLA, and the San Diego Symphony. Woods has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Konzerthaus Dortmund, among others. Since 2022, he has served on the faculty of USC Thornton School of Music and was appointed Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music in 2024. He has also held residencies with the Kaufman Music Center and Seattle Symphony and received the 2022 Chamber Music America Michael Jaffee Visionary Award.

SFSO is also proud to present its orchestral premiere of Four Black American Dances from GRAMMY-nominated African American composer, Carlos Simon, the composer-in-residence for the John F. Kennedy Center.

Adding to the varied program, SFSO will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 “Haffner,” a four-movement vibrant, celebratory symphony written in 1782, to honor Mozart’s friend, Sigmund Haffner, and his rise to nobility in Salzberg.

Concluding the evening is the crowd-pleasing Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol, based on Spanish folk songs and dances, and filled with vibrant rhythms that whisk audiences off to exotic, far-off places of the imagination.

SFSO’s 28th season of “Juxtapositions” explores beauty in contrasts, where the bold and the sublime intersect, and timeless masterpieces share the stage with today’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices. This season’s performances burst with color and power from the sun-drenches skies of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” to Sibelius’ soul-searching Violin Concerto to Beethoven’s luminous Piano Concerto No. 4 and Dvořák’s Bohemian Eighth.

Tickets are now on sale beginning at $35 (plus ticketing fees). Buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (305) 673-3331; or in-person at the New World Center Box Office. Discounted Flex Passes are available by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2025-26-season or by calling (954) 522-8445. Flex subscribers save up to 15% off single ticket prices and have the flexibility to use passes when it best fits their schedule.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

intriga vol 38 ft Santelises and friends at do not sit
Wednesday, 02/04/2026-, 10:00 pm-05:00 am
Do not sit on the furniture
423 16th St Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: free with RSVP before 12:00am

Intriga returns to Do Not Sit for a refined midweek session in one of Miami’s most respected underground rooms.
This edition brings together familiar selectors who know the space intimately, alongside a few carefully chosen new faces making their mark. The focus is on flow, consistency, and quality Letting each set build naturally as the night progresses.
Expect a polished crowd, an elevated atmosphere, and music designed for those who appreciate the details. A night where the room, the sound, and the energy align.

The Bossa Nova Experience on Lincoln Road
Saturday, 02/14/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Euclid Oval
660 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

An enchanting Valentine’s night of bossa nova unfolds on Lincoln Road as The Bossa Nova Experience, featuring Latin GRAMMY winter Diogo Brown & vocalist Isa Duarte, invites you into a world of romance and rhythm.

This unforgettable evening is a love letter to Rio de Janeiro, filled with the tropical sounds of Sergio Mendes and Antonio Carlos Jobim! Fall in love all over again with timeless songs like “Waters of March”, “Wave”, “The Girl from Ipanema”. Under the stars, let this world-class ensemble set the mood for a night of elegance and Brazilian charm.

Javier Garcia Band Live on Lincoln Road
Friday, 02/13/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lincoln Road
660 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Feel the soulful fusion of funk, reggae, world, & Cuban rhythms with The Javier Garcia Band on Lincoln Road. Get ready for a musical journey like no other as the Javier Garcia Band takes over Lincoln Road! Join us for an electrifying live performance by the internationally acclaimed artist, Javier Garcia. Born in Spain to a Cuban father and Irish mother, Javier’s music is a fusion of soulful sounds with elements of funk, reggae, world, and Cuban rhythms, creating a unique and unforgettable pop experience. See you on Lincoln Road for a night of musical brilliance with the Javier Garcia Band.

Miami Beach Rock Ensemble 54th Anniversary Concert: Doug Burris Tribute
Friday, 01/09/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
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Cost: 14.63

The Miami Beach Rock Ensemble returns to the Bandshell for its 54th Anniversary Concert, honoring legendary educator and rock and roll pioneer Doug Burris. Founded in 1972, the ensemble has been a cornerstone of Miami’s music scene for over five decades, known for its raw energy, standout musicianship, and deep community roots. Performances will feature the Miami Beach Rock Ensemble alongside alumni and special guests Sevenstone, Himalayan Salt Band, Revival, Vvhilem, and Mark Meland, celebrating Burris’s lasting impact on generations of musicians and Miami Beach’s enduring rock culture.

Gafieira Rio Miami with Special Guest Nestor Torres
Sunday, 01/11/2026-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
1111 Lincoln Road
1111 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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The Finale of the South Beach Jazz Festival features Gafieira Rio Miami, an electrifying 11-piece big band founded by Brazilian Latin Grammy–winner Diogo Brown, with Latin Grammy Award–winning flutist Nestor Torres. Together, they blend samba, bossa nova, choro, and jazz in a high-energy performance that captures the vibrant spirit of Brazil and closes the festival on an unforgettable note.

Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage
Saturday, 01/10/2026-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Euclid Oval
660 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost:

Directed and curated by Nicole Yarling, the Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage is a pivotal component of our mission, embodying the essence of education and the boundless opportunities it presents.

At the heart of our festival is a commitment to nurturing and empowering aspiring musicians, providing them with a dedicated platform to share their passion and creativity. Throughout the day, enjoy live performances by talented student jazz bands, showcasing the future stars of jazz. The Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage is a testament to the belief that education is not only a key to enlightenment but also a gateway to opportunities that can shape a promising future.

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of jazz artists and their contributions to the vibrant and evolving landscape of music.

John Pizzarelli Presents Dear Mr. Bennett
Thursday, 01/08/2026-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Faena Theater
3201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
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Cost: $75-$170

Kicking off the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, Grammy Award–winning guitarist, vocalist, and producer John Pizzarelli brings his signature charm and swing to the Faena Theater in a heartfelt salute to the legendary Tony Bennett.

Hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz,” Pizzarelli leads his trio through more than six decades of Bennett’s timeless repertoire – from beloved early hits like “Because of You” and “Rags to Riches” to the unforgettable “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Audiences will also be treated to highlights from Bennett’s late-career renaissance and collaborations, woven together with Pizzarelli’s warm wit and behind-the-music stories.

With effortless musicianship and impeccable style, the John Pizzarelli Trio celebrates one of America’s most beloved voices in an evening that promises pure swing, sophistication, and sentiment.

Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
Friday, 11/21/2025-, 09:00 pm-01:00 am
Kill Your Idol
222 Española Wy,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: $10ADV/$15DOS

Rushadicus the infamous Cello Goblin from the land of Sneth jicks forth with his immersive, experimental – cello and kazoo fueled – performance art extravaganza. An evening of cello metal, masterful goblin tricks, virtuosic multi-instrumental feats, and chaotic merriment. Look out for New Phone, Who laydeh providing visuals, Eternal bliss, Lonewolf a one man band, Rafa, and Margarine Jurisdiction opening up the night!

Society Jazz Night
Friday, 01/09/2026-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Collins Park
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
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Cost: $0-$75

Sit under the beautiful Miami Beach sky in front of the iconic Bass Museum for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz. Known for their bold arrangements, unstoppable groove, and sheer joy of performance, the Millennial Territory Orchestra reimagines the sound of classic big bands for today’s audiences.
Under the direction of Grammy-nominated trumpeter, arranger, and composer Steven Bernstein, this nine-piece ensemble has lit up stages around the world with a mix of swing, funk, gospel, and New Orleans–inspired energy. Every performance is a celebration—equal parts masterful musicianship and irresistible fun.

FREE with RSVP
*Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the music at Collins Park.

VIP Seating & Reception (option): $75
*Includes 7 PM VIP reception and reserved seating (chairs provided)

Music in Beautiful Spaces: Brahms and Piazzolla
Saturday, 11/15/2025-, 02:00 pm-03:30 pm
All Souls' Episcopal Church
4025 Pine Tree Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
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Cost: $30-$40

South Beach Chamber Ensemble presents Music in Beautiful Spaces: Brahms and Piazzolla

Program:
– Brahms Piano Trio in C major, Op. 87 (1882)
– Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (1965-69)

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the mid-Romantic period. His music is noted for its rhythmic vitality and freer treatment of dissonance, often set within studied yet expressive contrapuntal textures.

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles. In 1992, American music critic Stephen Holden described Piazzolla as “the world’s foremost composer of Tango music”.

Two performances; 11/15/25 in Miami Beach and 11/16/25 in Coral Gables.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra with special guest Etienne Charles
Saturday, 01/10/2026-, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: 42.50

Get ready to dance under the stars as the three-time Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra lights up the Miami Beach Bandshell for the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival—joined by acclaimed trumpeter and Caribbean jazz master Etienne Charles.

Celebrating 25 years of excellence, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) delivers the gold standard of New York-style salsa dura—high-energy, hard-hitting, and irresistibly danceable. Led by pianist and bandleader Oscar Hernández, this powerhouse ensemble of thirteen world-class musicians brings an electrifying mix of rhythm, precision, and passion that keeps audiences on their feet from the first note to the last.

Adding his signature warmth and vibrant sound, Etienne Charles infuses the night with the spirit of the Caribbean, blending jazz tradition with Afro-diasporic roots. Together, they create a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration that celebrates Latin jazz, cultural heritage, and pure musical joy.
An unforgettable evening of rhythm, soul, and swing awaits—this is salsa at its finest.

10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival
Thursday, 01/08/2026-10/11/2025, 05:30 pm-10:00 pm
1111 Lincoln Road
1111 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free – $250

The South Beach Jazz Festival, presented by nonprofit Power Access, celebrates its 10th anniversary January 8–11, 2026, with four days of live performances by Grammy winners, world-renowned artists, and local legends across Miami Beach at Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, Lincoln Road, and the Miami Beach Bandshell. The milestone lineup features the Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Etienne Charles at the Bandshell on Saturday, John Pizzarelli’s “Because of You: A Tribute to Tony Bennett” opening night at Faena, Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra performing outdoors in Collins Park, and Society Jazz Night at The Bass with a lecture on Louis Armstrong by Grammy-winning historian Ricky Ricardi. The festival also includes the Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage on Lincoln Road and Sunday’s all-day Power Access Main Stage with performances by the Spirit of Goodwill Band, Lemon City Trio, The Harden Project, Federico Britos Quintet, Spam Allstars, and more. Founded by R. David New, the South Beach Jazz Festival is known for presenting world-class jazz while advancing accessibility and inclusion in the arts. Eventbrite RSVP encouraged for free events.