Opera on the Terrace Gerard Ortega and Friends 11/21/26

Opera on the Terrace Gerard Ortega and Friends
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 08:30 pm-09:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Join us for our beloved and highly respected ‘Opera on the Terrace’ program – a curated half hour of light opera., Broadway, and other favorite tunes.

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us at 7:30 PM with Miami Music Festival soloists performing for Opera on the Terrace. These programs are 30 minutes long – and can be enjoyed while eating at L.T. Steak & Seafood on the front terrace, or from the grass in Lummus Park.

(In the case of rain, Opera Pop-ups will take place in The Betsy Piano Bar.)

SEE OUR FULL PERFORMANCE LINEUP AT THEBETSYHOTEL.COM/EVENT-CALENDAR

Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens 11/21/26

Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens
Saturday, 11/21/2026-12/30/2026, 05:30 pm-09:30 pm
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo Road,
Davie, Florida, 33330
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Cost: Ages 12+: $24, Ages 3 – 11: $17, Ages 0–2: FREE

Celebrate the wonder of the holidays at Flamingo Gardens with enchanting lights, festive entertainment, and seasonal fun for the whole family, including:
• Brand-new holiday light displays and immersive, themed experiences throughout the Gardens
• A dazzling 35-foot Christmas tree and Holiday tree lot
• Santa’s Village, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
• Sounds of the Season Stage, presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
• Meet Santa nightly through December 23
• Storytime with Mrs. Claus and fun holiday crafts
• Hoffman’s Chocolates Pop-Up Shop and The Sweet Ride Ice Cream Truck
• Cozy s’mores and festive treats from the Flamingo Pond Café
• Holiday Tree lot presented by FPL
• Live holiday music every night and even more festive surprises throughout your visit!
Tickets are available online now or for purchase in-store at Flamingo Gardens. Flamingo Gardens members receive 25% off admission. Advance purchases are encouraged and parking is free.

Miami One Acts Festival Winter Session 2026 11/20/26, 11/21/26, 11/22/26

Miami One Acts Festival Winter Session 2026
Friday, 11/20/2026-11/22/2026, 08:00 pm-
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7 Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: $30-$45

The Miami One Acts Festival is back at Sandrell Rivers Theater Nov. 20-22, 2026, for the Winter 2026 session. The festival, featuring Program A on Friday evening and the Saturday matinee and Program B on Saturday evening and the Sunday matinee, will once again bring together actors, writers, and directors from across South Florida for an exciting showcase of original short plays that reflect the region’s vibrant culture and diverse voices.

Program A schedule is No Contact Thanksgiving by Laurie Tanner, Miracle on Biscayne Boulevard by Philip Middleton Williams, Making Memories by Michael Gioia, Mr. Humidity by Kathleen Moorhead, Walk with Me by Alicia K. Garcia, Seasonal Reflective Disorder by Cheryl Ellis.
Program B schedule is Don’t Go Outside by Ruben R. Diaz, La Nostra Ricetta by C.A. Sothers, Cold Stunned by Merry Jo Cortada, Put Your Hands on Me, Brett by Samara Siskind, Feliz Christmas by Sonia Cordoves, and The Chimney Effect by Katherine H. Vellis.
Directors for the Winter Session are Leticia Mora, Violet Tcherkin, Peter Rogan, Laurie Tanner, Josie Somoza, Darian “JoJo” Brown, Jennifer Lehr, Amy Zamora, Oliver Gorf, Dana Dellacamera, Deanna Nicole, and Steven Hernandez.

Strung Together. Listening for Hope 11/19/26, 11/20/26, 11/21/26

Strung Together. Listening for Hope
Thursday, 11/19/2026-11/21/2026, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
630 Lincoln Rd.
630 Lincoln Rd.,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: $5-$25

This is a multi day event:
November 19 at 8:00 PM: Preview Night.
November 20 & 21 at 8:00 PM: Performances.
Capacity: Very limited seating, restricted to 30 people per night.

Step into an immersive night garden of sound for a multi-sensory tribute marking the first anniversary of Jane Goodall’s passing. This deeply experiential, strictly limited capacity paired journey invites attendees to guide each other—one blindfolded, one seeing—through a curated environment of touch, scent, and spatial audio. Featuring live contemporary chamber strings intertwined with interactive electronics and digital projections, the performance translates the principles of environmental resilience into an intimate exploration of life, nature, and hope.

The Friendship Edit Women Ages 40 to 55 Online Speed Friending 11/21/26

The Friendship Edit Women Ages 40 to 55 Online Speed Friending
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm

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Cost: $15 per person plus applicable checkout fees

Meet your people. One conversation at a time. The Friendship Edit is Coptic Meet’s online speed-friending experience for Coptic and Orthodox Christian women ages 40–55. Discover new friendships through relaxed, one-on-one conversations grounded in shared faith and cultural understanding.

This is a platonic women-only friendship event, not romantic speed dating. Single and married participants are equally welcome. You can join from anywhere in the world. Capacity is limited to 60.

One 60-minute online session. Times shown are Eastern Standard Time (Miami). 12:00–1:00 PM EST / 9:00–10:00 AM PST / 7:00–8:00 PM Cairo (UTC+2). Joining instructions to follow. Register and buy tickets on Coptic Meet using the event link.

The Friendship Edit Women Ages 25 to 39 Online Speed Friending 11/21/26

The Friendship Edit Women Ages 25 to 39 Online Speed Friending
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 01:15 pm-02:15 pm

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Cost: $15 per person plus applicable checkout fees

Meet your people. One conversation at a time. The Friendship Edit is Coptic Meet’s online speed-friending experience for Coptic and Orthodox Christian women ages 25–39. Discover new friendships through relaxed, one-on-one conversations grounded in shared faith and cultural understanding.

This is a platonic women-only friendship event, not romantic speed dating. Single and married participants are equally welcome. You can join from anywhere in the world. Capacity is limited to 60.

One 60-minute online session. Times shown are Eastern Standard Time (Miami). 1:15–2:15 PM EST / 10:15–11:15 AM PST / 8:15–9:15 PM Cairo (UTC+2). Joining instructions to follow. Register and buy tickets on Coptic Meet using the event link.

The Friendship Edit Women Ages 18 to 24 Online Speed Friending 11/21/26

The Friendship Edit Women Ages 18 to 24 Online Speed Friending
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 02:30 pm-03:30 pm

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Cost: $15 per person plus applicable checkout fees

Meet your people. One conversation at a time. The Friendship Edit is Coptic Meet’s online speed-friending experience for Coptic and Orthodox Christian women ages 18–24. Discover new friendships through relaxed, one-on-one conversations grounded in shared faith and cultural understanding.

This is a platonic women-only friendship event, not romantic speed dating. Single and married participants are equally welcome. You can join from anywhere in the world. Capacity is limited to 60.

One 60-minute online session. Times shown are Eastern Standard Time (Miami). 2:30–3:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM–12:30 PM PST / 9:30–10:30 PM Cairo (UTC+2). Joining instructions to follow. Register and buy tickets on Coptic Meet using the event link.

Overtown Legacy Series at The Betsy: Carole Ann Taylor & Angel Perez Trio 11/21/26

Overtown Legacy Series at The Betsy: Carole Ann Taylor & Angel Perez Trio
Saturday, 11/21/2026-12/10/2026, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Piano Bar
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

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 or call LT Steak & Seafood to book a table for dinner.

8PM TO 11 PM

CAROLE ANN TAYLOR – Vocals – In music, a singer’s personality often forms the way they perform. Jazz singer Carole Ann Taylor is known for her charming and uplifting stage presence. She’s a driving force with an easy way – reflective of jazz’s improvisatory freedom.

6 PM TO MIDNIGHT

ANGEL PEREZ – Piano – He is a Miami-born musician, with a jazz degree from Frost School of Music from University of Miami. Angel has performed widely, having started his studies at the SOBE School for the Arts on Miami Beach, in arenas including The Essentially Ellington Competition, Miami Downtown jazz festival, and Okeechobee Music Festival. Angel believes in the power of music to change lives – and is currently in a graduate program at UM pursuing credentials in Music Therapy.

BRANDON LEE LEWIS – Drums – has performed internationally with many esteemed artists such as Gil Coggins, Harry Whitaker, Frank Wess, George Mraz, Kenny Garrett, among others. He’s also performed on Award-Winning Broadway productions The Color Purple and Memphis and the feature film American Gangster. In addition to impeccable sideman work, he hosts a weekly Sunday night jam session, inherited from the great Harry Whitaker. Sundays have evolved into a community hang where Brandon’s developed a band sound as a vehicle for his compositions, an offering known as the Program of Deprogramming, which features longstanding bandmates Lawrence Clark, Stacy Dillard, Theo Hill and Renée Cruz, in addition to a bevy of special guests.

RENEE CRUZ – Upright Bass – Cuban-American bassist Renée Cruz was born and raised in Miami, FL. She moved to New York City in January of 2001 to study with her musical heroes. Since then, she’s had the honor of studying with bass legends Sir Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Homer Mensch and Reggie Workman. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New School University for Jazz & Contemporary Music in 2004 and her Masters of Music from The Juilliard School in 2007.

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

Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 21, 2026, 6:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 10, 2026, 6:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Camelot Days Medieval Festival 11/7/26, 11/8/26, 11/14/26, 11/15/26, 11/21/26, 11/22/26

Camelot Days Medieval Festival
Saturday, 11/07/2026-11/22/2026, 10:00 am-05:30 pm
Topekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park
3300 N. Park Road,
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
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Cost: $25/adults, $10 kids 6-12. Kids under 6: free

Camelot Days is back, bringing the days of yore back to TY Park. Centrally located off of I-95 and Sheridan in Hollywood, Florida, Camelot Days allows you to relive the magic of the past.

Explore our kingdom full of musicians, artisans, eateries, knights, and jesters. Cheer for your favorite side at the living chess game! Feast like a King on hearty food and drink. Shop for fine handcrafted treasures in the Artists’ Market. Enjoy challenging games and entertaining shows for all ages!

“Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 11/1/26 – 11/30/26

“Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 11/01/2026-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Art exhibit is free; Museum admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale will present “Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida,” a visual narrative spanning two decades of Tribal contributions to our region, from November 1 – 30, 2026, at the New River Inn History Museum.

The free-to-view exhibit will feature black and white, color and colorized photos plus artwork and artifacts from History Fort Lauderdale’s collection spanning the 1950s – 1960s. The exhibit depicts Seminole lifestyle and industry – including both goods made for Tribe members and tourists. Also on display will be samples of traditional, vibrant patchwork fabrics and native dresses.

Committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change Broward County,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

“Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida,” exhibit is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.

“Share the Warmth” Coat Drive at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 10/22/26 -11/27/26

“Share the Warmth” Coat Drive at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 10/22/2026-11/27/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, a Centennial managed property, is proud to participate in “Share The Warmth,” a Centennial property-wide initiative, in partnership with national nonprofit One Warm Coat to help keep children and adults in need warm this winter. Now through November 27, drop off new or gently used coats, jackets, sweaters and blankets.

A collection kiosk will be located in the Palm Court so shoppers can make donations during mall hours. All items collected at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will be distributed by The Salvation Army of Broward County, ensuring donations directly benefit local individuals and families.

Help us make a difference – one coat at a time.

For more information about the “Share The Warmth” campaign at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Immersive Symphony Abba and Disco 11/21/26

Immersive Symphony Abba and Disco
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary
1701 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: $35, $48, $60 or $80, plus Eventbrite fees

Experience the music of Abba and disco favorites with Miami Music Festival as live orchestral music and projection mapping transform the dome. This seated indoor performance welcomes all ages and lasts approximately 75 minutes. Includes flashing lights and rapidly changing projections. First-floor seating is wheelchair accessible; the balcony is not accessible. Select November 21 at 7 p.m. on Eventbrite.

SinEditar Comedia Stand Up en Espanol con Wilson Escobar 11/21/26

SinEditar Comedia Stand Up en Espanol con Wilson Escobar
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 08:00 pm-
NJB Cultural Center
3100 NW 72nd Ave Suite 127,
Doral, Florida, 33122
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Cost: 15 preventa 20 en puerta

SinEditar es el show de stand up en espanol de Wilson Escobar, comediante y tatuador colombiano radicado en Miami. Es comedia sin filtro, con material nuevo y crowdwork en vivo, donde el publico es parte del show y nadie sabe que va a pasar, ni el propio Wilson. La funcion adelanta piezas de su nuevo espectaculo sobre la necesidad tan humana, y tan de inmigrante, de contar con alguien. Puertas a las 8 de la noche, show a las 8 y media. Solo para mayores de 18. Parqueadero gratis.

Hollywood Real Jazz Festival Saturday 11/21/26

Hollywood Real Jazz Festival
Saturday, 11/21/2026-, 01:00 pm-07:00 pm
ArtsPark at Young Circle
1 Young Circle,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
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Cost: FREE

The Hollywood Real Jazz Festival takes over Hollywood for two days of live jazz on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, featuring legendary artists, contemporary favorites, South Florida talent and the next generation of musicians.

Presented by SiriusXM and produced by The Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood, the festival features Ron Carter and his Foursight Quartet, Kandace Springs, Warren Wolf, Nicole Yarling, Chuck Bergeron, the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble and more.

Saturday, November 21 begins at 1 p.m. with an afternoon and evening of live jazz at ArtsPark featuring Nicole Yarling, Warren Wolf, Chuck Bergeron, Kandace Springs and Ron Carter and his Foursight Quartet.

At 7 p.m., Downtown Jazz After Dark keeps the celebration going throughout Downtown Hollywood with live music on multiple stages along Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street, including Tony and the Kings and JUke, with additional entertainment to be announced.

The two-day festival begins Friday, November 20 at 5 p.m. in conjunction with the City of Hollywood’s annual Tree Lighting festivities, with the official Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. and the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the ArtsPark performances. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from on-site concessions.