Our platform shoes are laced up as we head to the Boogie Nights dance party fundraiser for the Coconut Grove Optimist Club’s youth programs. Friday 9/27, 6:30 p.m. You can get tickets at the door or buy them in advance for a substantial discount. Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, 2985 S. Bayshore Dr.
The St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series opens with songs, dance and castanets in Sounds of Spain: Echoes from Havana. Free parking and post-event reception. Tickets available here. Friday 9/27, 8:00 p.m. St. Hugh Catholic Church, 2460 Royal Road at Main Highway.
At U-Miami’s Jerry Herman Ring Theater, how the residents of a Wyoming town respond to a murder is portrayed in the documentary-style play The Laramie Project. This weekend, 9/27-29 with evening (8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday) and matinee (2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) performances. Tickets linked here. On campus: 1312 Miller Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146. By Metrorail: University Station.
Area Stage moves its Las Marcas del Mar to Little Havana’s Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.) this weekend. Saturday’s Spanish-language performance of this romance still had seats available as the Spotlight went to press. 9/28, 7:30 p.m.
Alhambra Orchestra’s Hispanic Heritage Concert includes dances with Latin musical classics, including guitar and soprano solos. Saturday, 9/28 7:30 p.m., Sunday 9/29 3:00 p.m. Coral Gables Sanctuary of the Arts. 410 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, 33134. Advanced tickets are found here.
We can’t sit out this dance. We snapped up two free tickets to salsa lessons at the Coconut Grove Library. Advanced reservations are required. Monday 9/30 7:30 p.m. McFarlane Road.
Why would Sweden end 200 years of neutrality by joining NATO? Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin will discuss Sweden’s changing world role at the World Affairs Council Miami’s event. Wednesday 10/2, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Complimentary tickets for those that RSVP. Free parking at Bldg. 7 Garage, 500 NE 2nd Ave. downtown Miami. Metromover: College North Station.
In a busy week, the Gotta-be-there event is the King Mango Strut Poster Reveal Party. Grovites’ creativity peaks for the annual King Mango Strut parade (Sunday January 5) and Wednesday’s open street party gets the Mango rolling. Fuller Street, in front of Barracuda Taphouse. Wednesday 10/2 6:00 p.m. Free RSVP here.
The insanely ambitious Area Stage opens Alice & The Mad Tea Party and promises a rowdy combination of script, improv and audience interaction. (Recommended ages 13+) Opening weekend dates: October 3, 4, 5 and 6, with evening and matinee performances. Runs through 10/20. Tickets online. The Shops at Sunset Place. Metrorail: South Miami Station.
Save Me a Seat
This new Spotlight feature identifies ticketed events that readers may want to investigate before they sell out.
Friends of the Commodore Trail’s History Tours resume Friday, 10/4.
Gables Congregational Church Candlelight Concerts: Latin Pop Hits Saturday, 10/5, 6:30 p.m. Followed later that same evening with the Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites Saturday, 10/5, 8:30 p.m.
New World Symphony’s Chamber Music Series Sunday 10/13, 2:00 p.m.
