Tag: 4/9/26

SOOTHE – Thursday Restorative Yoga + Sound Healing 4/9/26

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SOOTHE – Thursday Restorative Yoga + Sound Healing
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
Palace Bar & Restaurant
1052 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Palace Pump: Soothe with Alejandra Zuniga. Close out your week with intention. Soothe is a restorative yoga and sound healing experience featuring guided breathwork, meditation, and immersive sound bowl therapy designed to calm the mind and restore the body.

Set at Palace Bar & Restaurant, this is your moment to reset in a powerful, communal space. This is a complimentary wellness experience. A suggested donation ticket is available, and guests are encouraged to tip at @$AlejandraZu1222 on Cash App.

Ease into a post-class social experience with wellness drinks, cocktails, and access to nutrient-rich, protein-forward dining options to round out your evening.

Celebrate the Debut of the Van Leeuwen’s Frozen Yogurt with $1 Small Frozen Yogurt from 4–6 PM 4/9/26

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Celebrate the Debut of the Van Leeuwen’s Frozen Yogurt with $1 Small Frozen Yogurt from 4–6 PM
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
900 S Miami Ave, Suite 172,
Miami, Florida, 33130
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is continuing to celebrate the debut of frozen yogurt at its newly opened Brickell scoop shop in Mary Brickell Village on Thursday, April 9th with a special offer of $1 Frozen Yogurt from 4–6 PM. The new frozen yogurt—available exclusively at the Brickell location in South Florida—launched with signature flavors including Tart (made with A2 organic Bulgarian yogurt) and Matcha (made with ceremonial-grade matcha), and now introduces new flavors: Strawberry, and Chocolate. Guests can enjoy each flavor individually or swirled together in combinations like Strawberry Matcha or Chocolate Tart. In celebration, co-founder Ben Van Leeuwen will be on-site to meet guests and personally swirl frozen yogurt for the occasion.

The dual ice cream and frozen yogurt shop has an expanded toppings menu available to complement both offerings. Available toppings include fresh strawberries, pistachio kataifi, toasted coconut, mochi, chocolate curls, cookies & cream crumble, Sicilian pistachio cream, and more.

Spanning nearly 1,200 square feet, the Brickell scoop shop blends Van Leeuwen’s signature pastel palette with custom tiles inspired by its classic Vanilla Bean and Praline Butter Cake flavors. With scoops, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, frozen yogurt and pints-to-go, this new location promises Van Leeuwen’s signature playful flavors, high-quality ingredients, and fun, community-focused atmosphere.

WHEN:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
4pm – 6pm: $1 Small Frozen Yogurt. *Toppings or size upgrades are not included.

Official Store Hours:
Daily: 11 AM – 12AM

WHERE:
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Mary Brickell Village
900 S Miami Ave, Suite 172
www.vanleeuwenicecream.com

In Conversation with Artists Jonathan Henery Manager, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Studio 4/9/26

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In Conversation with Artists Jonathan Henery Manager, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Studio
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: $5.00

Join us for a special evening at The Betsy Hotel as owner and curator Lesley Goldwasser sits down with Jonathan Henery, Manager of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Studio and Treasurer and Secretary of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation. This conversation will offer an inside look into the creative partnership and monumental legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, renowned for their transformative environmental installations around the world.

About the Speaker:

Jonathan Henery works at the heart of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s artistic legacy, managing their studio and serving as Treasurer and Secretary of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation. He is intimately involved in stewarding the artists’ archives, advancing educational initiatives, and supporting new scholarship and exhibitions that keep their vision alive for new generations.

About the Christo & Jeanne-Claude Foundation:

The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the work and legacy of the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The Foundation supports scholarly research, educational programming, and exhibitions that explore the impact of their large-scale, site-specific installations—iconic projects like “The Gates” in Central Park, “Wrapped Reichstag” in Berlin, and “The Floating Piers” in Italy. Through its work, the Foundation ensures that the duo’s spirit of innovation, collaboration, and environmental engagement continues to inspire artists and audiences worldwide.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the art and ideas that shaped Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s career, engage in a lively Q&A, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts in The Betsy’s vibrant gallery setting.

Admission: Tickets are $5. All proceeds support Zara’s Center, a safe haven for orphaned and vulnerable children in Emganwini Township, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

RSVP: Recommended, as space is limited.
Special Instructions: Enter at 1433 Collins Avenue

Bad Poems: Poetry of Resistance, Defiance, & Dissent 4/9/26

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Bad Poems: Poetry of Resistance, Defiance, & Dissent
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Florida 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

This annual event, now in its third year, is inspired by “The Ballad of Sam Solomon,” Langston Hughes’ poem on Black resistance and resilience in Jim Crow Miami. Together, we celebrate Sam Solomon—a Miami resident and civil rights activist—and the Black voters who, in the face of Klan threats and segregation, organized and claimed their right to vote in 1939. Their collective power continues to shape the spirit of this gathering and the work we carry forward today.

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at B Bar, guests are invited into an evening of poetry, music, and reflection. The night begins with registration, live music inspired by Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, and time for guests to prepare for the open mic using a writing prompt. The program includes a welcome from Corey Davis, historical grounding by Nadege Green, readings from Ballad of Sam Solomon and 9 Decades by Arsimmer McCoy, an orb projection by Nadege Green and Chris Friday, and an open mic featuring invited poets backed by a live band.

Artists & Event Team

Nadege Green, Producer & Historical Grounding
Corey Davis, Producer & Creative Director
Arsimmer McCoy, Host & Poet
Diego Melgar, Music Director, Keyboardist & Guitar
Ackeem Salmon, Harpist
Renee, Upright Bassist
David Lazco, Percussionist

We recommend ride-sharing or arriving with enough time to find street parking. The closest public parking garage to The Betsy is the City of Miami Beach 13th Street Garage ,1301 Collins Ave.

Guests are invited to share original work. A prompt will be sent to everyone who RSVPs via email and sign-up details will be available at the event.

Parking 13th Street Garage ,1301 Collins Ave.
Special InstructionsPlease RSVP

Ladies Who Lunch Thursday 4/9/26

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Ladies Who Lunch Thursday
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
Palace Bar
1052 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Thursdays are for the boys who brunch beautifully at Palace South Beach. Join us for Ladies Who Lunch every Thursday from 1PM to 4PM, hosted by the Queen of the Palace.

Slide into the afternoon with fierce performances, playful energy, delicious bites, and cocktails that keep the vibe flowing right on Ocean Drive. Whether you are celebrating, flirting, or just escaping the workday, this is your excuse to turn lunch into a full glam affair.

As a true LGBTQ beacon in Miami Beach, Palace is where the community shows up loud, proud, and ready to party.

Come for the lunch. Stay for the slay.

Cafe Con Leche Thursday Night 4/9/26

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Cafe Con Leche Thursday Night
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
Palace Bar
1052 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Turn up the flavor and the fantasy at Palace South Beach for Café Con Leche Thursday nights from 7PM to 12AM. Hosted by Poizon Ivy Lords and featuring the iconic Palace Divas, this is your weekly dose of Latin heat, fierce looks, and high energy drag right on Ocean Drive.

Sip, dance, and indulge in bold performances, delicious cocktails, and champagne fueled moments as the queens serve glamour, drama, and nonstop queer joy. Whether you are starting the weekend early or just craving something extra, this is where Miami comes to play.

Come for the café. Stay for the slay.

Bad Poems: Poetry of Resistance, Defiance, & Dissent 4/9/26

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Bad Poems: Poetry of Resistance, Defiance, & Dissent
Thursday, 04/09/2026-04/09/2026, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
The Betsy Hotel-B Bar
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 0

This annual event, now in its third year, is inspired by “The Ballad of Sam Solomon,” Langston Hughes’ poem on Black resistance and resilience in Jim Crow Miami. Together, we celebrate Sam Solomon—a Miami resident and civil rights activist—and the Black voters who, in the face of Klan threats and segregation, organized and claimed their right to vote in 1939. Their collective power continues to shape the spirit of this gathering and the work we carry forward today. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at B Bar, guests are invited into an evening of poetry, music, and reflection. The night begins with registration, live music inspired by Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, and time for guests to prepare for the open mic using a writing prompt. The program includes a welcome from Corey Davis, historical grounding by Nadege Green, readings from Ballad of Sam Solomon and 9 Decades by Arsimmer McCoy, an orb projection by Nadege Green and Chris Friday, and an open mic featuring invited poets backed by a live band. Artists & Event Team Nadege Green, Producer & Historical Grounding Corey Davis, Producer & Creative Director Arsimmer McCoy, Host & Poet Diego Melgar, Music Director, Keyboardist & Guitar Ackeem Salmon, Harpist Renee, Upright Bassist David Lazco, Percussionist We recommend ride-sharing or arriving with enough time to find street parking. The closest public parking garage to The Betsy is the City of Miami Beach 13th Street Garage ,1301 Collins Ave. Guests are invited to share original work. A prompt will be sent to everyone who RSVPs via email and sign-up details will be available at the event.

The Burrow Session No 7. Calixto Oviedo & Cuban Jazz Train 4/9/26

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The Burrow Session No 7. Calixto Oviedo & Cuban Jazz Train
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 08:00 pm-11:30 pm
The Burrow
94 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: 100

Calixto Oviedo is a Grammy-winning Cuban drummer, percussionist, and bandleader based in Miami, recognized as one of the leading figures in Latin jazz. With a career spanning decades, he has performed and recorded with iconic artists such as Chucho Valdés, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, as well as groups like Buena Vista Social Club and Afro Cuban All Stars.

A former member of NG La Banda, Oviedo has contributed to over 100 recordings and has been honored with a Grammy Award, multiple Latin Grammy recognitions, and his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2023. His unique style blends traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz, establishing him as a creator of a distinctive modern Cuban sound.

Join us for an amazing night with Calixto Oviedo & Cuban Jazz Train feat. Leo Milian on Piano, Rafael Paseiro on Bass and Reinaldo Melian on Trumpet!

This event is open to all with ticket purchase. Door opens at 8 PM, show starts promptly at 9 PM. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; due to the social nature of our club, tables may be shared by different parties when needed. Limited seats available.

Ticket price includes unlimited house cocktails, wine, bubbles and spirits. Full bar and light bites available for purchase.

At The Burrow we deeply respect our artists so we kindly ask our guests to keep conversations at the bare minimum during the performance.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” Exhibition 3/27/26 – 4/19/26

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” Exhibition
Sunday, 03/27/2026-, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will celebrate six impactful women of today who lead our community alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way to success in its “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 free photography exhibition. The exhibit runs through April 19 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard) during Women’s History Month.

This year’s honorees are Mary Adams, principal consultant and owner of The Employee Relations Group; Monica Cepero, county administrator at Broward County Government; Genia Duncan Ellis, president and CEO at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc.; Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric; Suzanne Higgins, director of development at Henderson Behavioral Health and Dara Levan, author, speaker, and board member of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Foundation.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the photo exhibition include
Louella Snyder (1875–1969), a Fort Lauderdale resident since 1910 who later founded and served as president of the Wells-Snyder Paint Company with M.W. Wells serving as secretary-treasurer; Virginia Clements (1914–1995), a member of the Junior League, and the first board chair of Henderson Behavioral Health who was instrumental in the organization’s establishment along with other roles in civic and cultural organizations; Ellyn Ferguson Walters (1927-2012), a 41-year tenured teacher for Broward Schools, major fundraiser and executive chair of the African American Research and Library Center, founder of the Sistrunk Festival and 1999 Urban League plus Kathleen C. Wright Award-winner; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), first president of the Woman’s Club, chairman of the Port Everglades naming committee, historian, author, philanthropist and suffragist; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), first elected woman chair of the Broward County Commission, environmentalist, conservationist (1978 Florida Wildlife Conservationist of the Year) and namesake of the Anne Kolb Nature Center; and Charline Skogsberg (1906-1999), a Broward County pioneer and daughter of Captain Charles Skogsberg, a keeper of the House of Refuge (U.S. Government life-saving service stations for shipwrecked sailors in Florida), a kindergarten teacher, Trinity Lutheran Church organist and Broward Marine at Bahia Mar employee.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 is sponsored by UKG, Rick Case Automotive Group, BBX Capital, Henderson Behavioral Health, SunSentinel, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Gulf Stream Distillery, P.F. Chang’s, Dillard’s and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

For more information, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at www.galleriamall-fl.com.

New Books in Cuban Studies 4/9/26

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New Books in Cuban Studies
Thursday, 04/09/2026-, 02:00 pm-03:00 pm

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Cost: free

Join us for a virtual discussion with María Elena Díaz and Raquel Alicia Otheguy as we celebrate their new studies of Afro-Cuban struggles for emancipation, equality, and opportunity across the colonial period.

Each author will give a short presentation, followed by commentary from Elena Schneider and a Q&A with the audience.

Island City Stage presents the East Coast Premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night 4/2/2026, 4/3/26 – 4/26/26

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Island City Stage presents the East Coast Premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night
Thursday, 04/02/2026-04/26/2026, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $30 – $62

From writer Ted Malawer (Red, White, & Royal Blue), Carbonell and Silver Palm Award-winning director Bruce Linser, and featuring stunning illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Bong Redila, Everything Beautiful Happens at Night is a tender, funny, and moving story about the life you have, the life you want, and who stays when the world gets quiet. Tickets are on sale now for Island City Stage’s East Coast premiere of the play which runs April 2- 26.

Ezra is a closeted children’s book author. Nancy is his fiercely loyal editor. Their creative partnership has shaped stories that delight generations. But when writer’s block pushes Ezra far past deadlines to deliver his latest book, a new voice enters the conversation and begins to change Ezra’s life, inspiring a controversial ending to Chipmunk and Squirrel, and testing the limits of his friendship with Nancy.

As a former literary agent for children’s book authors, then as an editor of children’s books, and ultimately as a children’s book author and novelist, himself, Ted Malawer has spun a tale close to home. Everything Beautiful Happens at Night was partially inspired by his childhood LGBTQ author heroes Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”) and Arnold Lobel (“Frog and Toad” books). The play held its world premiere at Capital Stage in Sacramento, California, in early 2025 and its second U.S. staging brings it to the award-winning Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Florida.

Island City Stage’s production of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night, directed by Linser, stars Christopher Dreeson as Ezra, Laura Turnbull as Nancy, and Aidan Paul as Jake.

Everything Beautiful Happens at Night co-producers are Russell Vance, Michael Mullins and Terry Gaw; Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett; Talent Sponsors are Paul Rolli & Bennett Quade and Robert Lee; Costume Sponsors are Rita Cassady and John Colemen; Set Sponsors are Margie & Trevor Fried; and Illustrations Sponsor is DC Allen & Ken Flick No Gay Hate Fund at Our Fund. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, and OutClique.

Individual show tickets start at $45. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by John Fomook and Charles Lee will take place on April 12. A special Women’s Night at the Theatre sponsored by Barbara Signer and Fran Epstein will take place on April 24. The show runs for one hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.

Island City Stage believes that theatre should belong to the next generation of storytellers, artists, and audiences. Its new “30 Under 30” initiative invites patrons ages 18–29 to experience award-winning, professional theatre for just $30 per ticket (plus taxes & fees; subject to availability on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday matinees). Limit one ticket per patron per production. A government-issued photo ID will be required at will call. When ordering online, use discount code “30U30.”

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStage and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” Exhibition 3/5/26 – 4/19/26

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” Exhibition
Thursday, 03/05/2026-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Free for members, military personnel, and children 6 and under.

Step into a stylish journey through time as History Fort Lauderdale presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective,” a new free exhibition featuring historic photographs, garments and accessories popularized throughout the 20th century. The showcase invites visitors to explore how clothing reflected and influenced cultural change and everyday life. The exhibition will be on view from March 5 through April 19.

Through archival images and period fashion, “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” explores how clothing reflected changing societal norms, cultural influences, and evolving identities across a century. The exhibition features photographs from iconic, historic South Florida retail locations such as Hartley’s – Miami and Fort Lauderdale (located in the old Sunrise Shopping Center, now Galleria Fort Lauderdale), and Margo Fashions and Dagmar Fashions on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

From elegant Edwardian silhouettes to the refined glamour of mid-century style and even over-the top ‘90s style, the exhibition highlights fashion as both personal expression and historical record.

Support for History Fort Lauderdale’s “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” exhibit has been provided 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.

History Fort Lauderdale offers a variety of engaging multicultural experiences throughout the year. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent displays including “Women Trailblazers,” “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,” “Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” and “Take PRIDE, a Retrospective on LGBTQ Life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with docent-guided tours offered 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 personnel, and children aged six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

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

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA 2/19/26 – 4/25/26

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Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA
Thursday, 02/19/2026-04/25/2026, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Gulfstream Park
901 S Federal Hwy,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
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Cost: Starting at $56

Cirque du Soleil returns to South Florida with new show, LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics, grand visual surprises, and immersive artistry. Under the iconic Big Top at Gulfstream Park, audiences journey through a surreal world where tradition and modernity collide in dazzling ways. With elements like on-stage rain and high-flying acts, LUZIA offers an unforgettable and imaginative experience for all ages.