The Miami Beach Bandshell's November Is Stacked — ReeFLorida Symposium, Roda de Samba, Delfeayo Marsalis, and the GroundUP Lineup Drop
The Miami Beach Bandshell's November calendar opens with Roda de Samba with Soul Samba on November 7 ($10, free for Miami Beach residents), followed by the 4th Annual ReeFLorida Symposium at Frost …
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The Miami Beach Bandshell's November calendar opens with Roda de Samba with Soul Samba on November 7 — a true Rio-style samba party with DJ Marcello Bentine spinning rare classic Brazilian vinyls, Brazilian food and drinks, $10 tickets (free for Miami Beach residents with ID).
The 4th Annual ReeFLorida Symposium runs November 11–13 at Frost Science, bringing more than 200 researchers, conservation professionals, and educators to share the latest coral reef restoration research. On November 11, museum guests can experience the unveiling of The Dive: Resilient Reef, a new interactive exhibit, from 2–3pm, followed by a special screening of The Coral Rescuers in the Frost Planetarium at 3:45pm with a Q&A. Both are included with museum admission.
Fall For Dance NOW! kicks off its 27th season on November 8. French comedian Nino Arial performs November 11. Hot Mulligan brings their modern emo sound on November 13. Miami Beach ¡Baila! offers free family-friendly salsa, bachata, and merengue dancing on November 22, hosted by Commissioner Joe Magazine. Frozen Jr. The Musical plays December 15.
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra play January 16 as part of the South Beach Jazz Festival. The GroundUP Music Festival lineup is now announced for March 12–14: Snarky Puppy, Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke, Domi & JD Beck, Lau Noah, Victoria Canal, Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold, and The Rumble.
Miami Beach Bandshell. 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. miamibeachbandshell.com.
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The Miami Beach Bandshell's November calendar opens with Roda de Samba with Soul Samba on November 7 ($10, free for Miami Beach residents), followed by the 4th Annual ReeFLorida Symposium at Frost Science November 11–13 with a public coral reef exhibit unveiling and planetarium screening. Allyson Briggs & The Dan Gabel Big Band play Pinecrest Gardens on November 7. Miami Book Fair runs November 15–22 at Miami Dade College. The Bandshell hosts Fall For Dance NOW! on November 8, Nino Arial on November 11, Hot Mulligan on November 13, and Miami Beach ¡Baila! free salsa/bachata/merengue on November 22. Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra play January 16. GroundUP Music Festival (Snarky Puppy, Gretchen Parlato, Domi & JD Beck) runs March 12–14.
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Miami Beach Bandshell. 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Roda de Samba Nov 7 ($10/free residents). Hot Mulligan Nov 13. Miami Beach ¡Baila! Nov 22 (free). GroundUP Festival March 12–14. miamibeachbandshell.com.
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