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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
This special exhibition takes visitors on a chronological journey of RMS
Titanic, from its design and construction, through its fateful maiden voyage
and sinking, to the scientific recovery efforts that made the exhibition
of Titanic artifacts possible. Highlights include full-size recreations
of some of the ship's luxurious interior spaces, including a first-class
cabin, a large wall of ice you can actually touch, and a live interactive
tour with more than 250 artifacts and historic treasures.
3/25/2006 - 10/15/2006
Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium
3280 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
305/646-4200
www.miamisci.org
Dade Heritage Days
A six-week celebration of Miami-Dade County's architectural and cultural
heritage with several events, including open houses, historic tours, lectures
and performances.
3/1/2006 - 4/30/2006
Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County.
305/358-9572
www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Miami Beach Visitors Center: Tours du Jour
Explore Miami Beach by land, sea, or air through a wide variety of sightseeing
tours offered daily by the Miami Beach Visitors Center. Visitor Center is
open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for information.
1/1/2006 - 1/1/2007
Miami Beach Visitors Center
1920 Meridian Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/672-1270
www.miamibeachchamber.com
Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament
Fishing tournament with daily dockside activities including live entertainment,
auctions and more. Event is free and open to the public. Entry fee for competing
anglers.
4/6/2006 - 4/9/2006
Miami Beach Marina
300 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/598-2525
www.miamibillfish.com
De Kooning Lecture
Art Critic for New York Magazine, Mark Stevens and former Time writer and
Newsweek editor, Annalyn Swan, will speak as part of the Steven & Dorothea
Green Critics’ Lecture Series for a captivating lecture based on their
newest book "De Kooning: An American Master" in the Green Library
room GL 100 on the University Park Campus of Florida International University,
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami. This event is free and open to the public. 8
p.m.
4/7/2006 - 4/7/2006
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, GL 100
SW 107th Avenue and 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199 Map Sweetwater Area
305/348-2890
www.frostartmuseum.org
Second Saturday Family Fun Day
MAM's gallery teachers lead fun-filled, educational, hands-on activities
for families and kids of all ages on the Second Saturday of each month.
Free admission all day.
4/8/2006 - 4/8/2006
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33133
305/375-1492
/www.historical-museum.org
Art in the Garden
This two-day outdoor painting event will have artists painting throughout
the Gardens. On Sunday, the work will be judged and prizes will be awarded.
Work will be displayed in an exhibit from April 10th to May 5th.
4/8/2006 - 4/9/2006
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, FL 33156
305/669-6942
Egg Drop and Hunt
This Easter stop by the museum for a fun and challenging egg drop and egg
hunt.
4/8/2006 - 4/8/2006
Miami Museum of Science & Space Transit Planetarium
3280 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
305/646-4200
www.miamisci.org
Miami Herald Travel Experience
Consumer show offers information about travel values, trends and destinations.
Also features talks about adventure travel, cruises, wine and culinary trips.
Show-goers can book discounted trips at the show. Panel discussions will
include Peter Greenberg, Today Show travel expert, Arthur and Pauline Frommer,
guidebook gurus, renowned Chef Paul Prudhomme from New Orleans and A&E’s
Well-Seasoned Traveler, Doug Duda. Hours: Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 12-6
p.m.
4/8/2006 - 4/9/2006
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/376-2112
www.herald.com
Miami Motorcycle Show
Show features motorcycles, master builders, manufacturers, parts, accessories
and much more. Enjoy live music, stunts, bike show and custom cycles. 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Media contact: (305) 441-2865.
4/8/2006 - 4/9/2006
Coconut Grove Expo Center
2700 S. Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33133 Map Coconut Grove
305/529-0142
www.miamimotorcycle.com
Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
Great fun and delicious seafood at the Deering Estate Seafood Festival on
the Bay, with ongoing musical performances, a Lil’ Shrimp kids zone,
rock wall, nature walks, treasure hunts and canoeing. Cost: Members free.
Adults $15, Children ages 4-12 $5. Admission fee includes all activities
excluding food, beverage and rock wall. Noon to 6 p.m.
4/9/2006 - 4/9/2006
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
305/233-5858
www.deeringestate.com
Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles
Market
Vendors display antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture,
and more between the 400 and 500 blocks of Lincoln Road and Drexel.
4/9/2006 - 4/9/2006
Along Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/673-4991
www.antiquecollectiblemarket.com
Festival de la Cerveza
Sample beers from all over the United States and Latin America while enjoying
the sounds of tropical, reggaeton, rock, and techno music. Learn how beer
is made and how it has evolved throughout history. Also on site, food (check
out recipes made mainly of beer!), a car exhibition and see who will be
crowned the "Beer Queen." 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for tickets
and information.
4/9/2006 - 4/9/2006
Bayfront Park Amphitheater
301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
305/551-4424
www.gatemediavisual.com
BFA Exhibition
Student art exhibit featuring Bachelor of Fine Arts students from New World
School of the Arts. Free admission.
4/13/2006 - 5/4/2006
New World Gallery
25 NE 2nd St.
Miami, FL 33131
305/674-6575
www.mdc.edu/nwsa
2006 USA Powerlifting National Collegiate
Championships
The National Collegiate Championships is sanctioned by USA Powerlifting.
USA Powerlifting is the leading powerlifting organization in the United
States and a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF),
the governing body of powerlifting internationally. The event will consist
of over 200 competitors from colleges such as LSU, West Point, Navy, University
of Texas, and Louisiana Tech.
4/14/2006 - 4/16/2006
University of Miami - James L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 503-3251
www.ipfworlds.com/collegiate
II Miami Beach Arena Polo World Cup 2006
Polo is known to be the oldest team sport in the world. This match will
be played on the beach. It offers the alluring combination of an exciting
sporting event and an exclusive social event – both taking place in
the heart of South Beach. Four teams from around the world will be competing
against each other: a South American Team, a European Team, an Indian Team
and an American Team. Admission tickets are free for the standing only area.
The VIP tickets are between $120 and $150. Tickets may be purchased online.
4/14/2006 - 4/16/2006
On the beach between 20th and 22nd Streets
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/538-3809, ext. 22
www.miamibeachpolo.com
USA Judo Pan American Championships
More than 200 athletes from 35 Pan American countries will compete in this
Junior Pan Am Judo Championship. Athletes are selected to represent their
country based on performance in national judo competitions. These athletes
are on track to represent their nation in the Olympic Games and other major
international competitions.
4/14/2006 - 4/16/2006
Radisson Downtown Miami
1601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 503-3251
www.usajudo.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy the Miami Seaquarium's annual egg hunt and other fun activities including
prizes and surprises.
4/14/2006 - 4/16/2006
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305/361-5705
www.miamiseaquarium.com
Moonlit Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your flashlight and Easter basket. A free event for children nine
and under. Collect goodies and prizes by hunting eggs at Harris Field.
4/14/2006 - 4/14/2006
Harris Field Pavilion
1034 NE 8th St.
Homestead, FL 33030
305/224-4570
www.cityofhomestead.com
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join Parrot Jungle Easter Weekend and enjoy Easter Egg Hunts with prizes
and surprises all day long. Special Guest Appearance by the Easter Bunny!
Have a blast on the Exciting Saber Tooth Tiger Slide and lots more fun for
the whole family. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4/14/2006 - 4/16/2006
Parrot Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 3313
305/258-6453
www.parrotjungle.com
Spring Egg-stravaganza
The City of Hialeah's Spring Egg-stravaganza features an Easter Egg Hunt
with more than 32,000 eggs, carnival rides, food, fun and games for the
whole family. Come see the Ronald McDonald Show and have your picture taken
with the Easter bunny. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free.
4/15/2006 - 4/15/2006
Milander Park
4700 Palm Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33012
305/687-2650
www.ci.hialeah.fl.us
The Great Metrozoo Egg Safari
For children 12 and under, there will be continuous egg safaris at the Picnic
and Special Events fields, face painting, crafts, a bounce house, rock climbing,
the Easter Bunny and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4/15/2006 - 4/16/2006
Miami Metrozoo
12400 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
305/255-5551
/www.miamimetrozoo.com
Easter Egg Hunt at Cauley Square
Bring your children to this beatiful historic site. Pony rides, face painting,
art classes, fun for the whole family. Delicious food and great egg hunt.
4/16/2006 - 4/16/2006
Cauley Square Historic Village
22400 Old Dixie Hwy.
Homestead, FL 33030
305/258-3543
www.cauleysquareshops.com
2006 International Powerlifting Federation
World Master’s Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation, the governing body of
powerlifting internationally, is comprised of member federations from eighty-three
countries on six continents. This event will consist of the bench press,
squat and deadlift.
4/19/2006 - 4/22/2006
University of Miami - James L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Ave
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 503-3251
www.ipfworlds.com/mastersbench
College Bound Style Expo
The Collegebound Expo is a fun and exciting event that aids and inspires
students to pursue a higher education. The event offers workshops in English
and Spanish; college and university exhibits; fashion shows; dorm décor;
beauty makeovers; financial aid workshops; model student awards; celebrity
appearances; prize giveaways and more. 1 to 5 p.m. FREE.
4/22/2006 - 4/22/2006
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
718-761-4800
www.www.collegebound.net
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
The festival aims to enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage
a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film,
video and other media presentations in the greater Miami area that offer
historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered experience.
4/21/2006 - 4/30/2006
Various locations throughout Miami Beach.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/534-9924
www.mglff.com
Great Sunrise Balloon Race and Festival
More than 40 hot air balloons rise up over the South Miami-Dade skies in
a splendid display of color. Enjoy day-long entertainment including fly-bys,
kids games and activities, tours and balloon races. Come watch the balloon
launches at 6:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Admission to the Sunrise Balloon Race is complimentary. Parking at the event
is also free. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation to benefit South
Florida citizens with disabilities assisted by Sunrise Community, Inc.
4/22/2006 - 4/23/2006
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
12800 SW 137 Ave.
Miami, FL 33186
305/273-3063
www.sunriseballoonrace.org
Totalmente Latina Tour
The Crest Totalmente Latina Tour will bring Latina mothers and daughters
together for a day of beauty and celebration. Various artists include Maria
Antoineta Collins, Ivy Queen, JD Natasha, Victor Noriega and Luisa Fernando.
Call or visit the web site for more information.
4/22/2006 - 4/22/2006
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
972/308-8566
www.totalmentelatinatour.com
AIDS Walk Miami 2006
Run, walk or rollerblade at this annual fundraiser benefitting Care Resource,
South Florida's largest and oldest HIV/AIDS organization. The course is
3.1 miles (5K) starting and ending outside the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
4/23/2006 - 4/23/2006
Miami Beach Convention Center
1700 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/751-9255
www.aidswalkmiami.org
BattleBots IQ National Robotics Competition
In this educational program and expo based on the BattleBots television
series, homemade, remote controlled robots face-off in competition with
Middle School, High School and College entry levels.
4/26/2006 - 4/30/2006
Coconut Grove Expo Center
2700 S. Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33133
305/505-0699
www.battlebotsiq.org
NBC6 Health & Fitness Expo
Enjoy an array of activities inlcuding free health tests & screenings,
aerobics, salsa dancing, rock climbing, a community blood drive, plastic
surgery consultations and more. Tons of fun family activities combined with
important health and medical information will help our community get healthy
and fit. Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE.
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4/29/2006 - 4/30/2006
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
603/929-7494
www.networkevents.tv
Billboard Latin Music Awards
The longest-running and most prestigious Latin Music Conference unites more
than 1000 industry executives and culminates in a star-studded televised
Awards show with live performances by top Latin superstars. The event is
open to the public.
Media contact: press@billboard.com
4/24/2006 - 4/27/2006
Ritz-Carlton South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
646/654-4660
www.billboard.com
Pasofino Jr. Horse Show
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
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4/29/2006 - 5/1/2006
Tropical Park Equestrian Center
7900 SW 40 St.
Miami, FL 33155
305/554-7334
www.miamidade.gov/parks/
(To have your Miami special event listed, email events@miamidade.com with complete description, date, time, address and contact phone number.)
FacesSingles.com Dances and parties are held every weekend for Jewish singles throughout the tri county area.
International
Hustle and Salsa Competition - Miami Beach -
April 4-7 2002 at the Radisson Deauville Hotel 6701 Collins Ave.
Four day dance convention and competition with parties, dance workshops,
a Latin Copacabana night on Friday and a gala ball on Saturday night.
