ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COMEDY CLUB
Improv Comedy Club & Cafe
3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove
(305) 441-8200 (Streets of Mayfair)
Located in the Streets of Mayfair, this comedy club is one of the best in South Florida. The best comics are always headlining at the Improv. Before the show starts, you can have some drinks at the bar, or you can enjoy a full dinner while watching the show.
Just The Funny
3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami
(at the Miami Museum of Science)
(305) MY-FUNNY (693-8669)
Just The Funny, a Miami-based group of performers, takes audience input and creates live comedy sketches on the spot during each 90-minute performance. The actors find themselves in a variety of situations, scenes, game show parodies, and musical numbers driven by audience input and interaction. They perform every Saturday night at 9p.m. and 11 p.m. Admission is $10 for the earlier show, $5 for the later show, and $12 for both shows. There is no age restriction.
Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre Company
6766 Main St., Miami Lakes
(305) 461-1161(Main Street Playhouse)
Laughing Gas is a wild, non-stop, 90-minute show that mixes sketches and interactive comedy based on random suggestions from the studio audience. Because of this, every show is different! They are in their 13th season and are continuing to make people laugh. The cast members include both professional actors and stand-up comedians. The troupe is also available to do private shows. They offer workshops if you would like to learn how to do improvisational acting. They perform every Saturday night at 11p.m. Admission is $10, and there is no age restriction or drink minimum.
DANCE
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
2916 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
(305) 444-6136
This dance studio has over 89 years of experience. You don’t need a dance partner to start learning all of the latest dance moves here.
Ballet Academy of Miami
3496 N.W. 7 St., Miami
(305) 444-3331
This is a professional ballet company as well as a school. Enjoy learning ballet, flamenco, hip-hop, tap, bellydancing, and yoga fitness.
La Rosa Flamenco Theater
13126 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami
(305) 899-7729 Call for schedule.
This is a professional dance company that is dedicated to Flamenco as an ever-evolving art form. They not only put on shows with live music, but they also offer classes in all styles of dance.
Miami City Ballet
2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach
(305) 929-7000
In its 20th season, Miami City Ballet is among the largest ballet companies in the United States. Their repertoire includes 80 ballets, including 12 world premieres. MCB has 48 dancers who are an international mix, coming from places like Cuba, France, Belgium, and Venezuela to name a few. The company's regular series is from November through April. The Miami City Ballet has a school which trains students for professional careers in ballet.
Mid-Eastern Dance Exchange
350 Lincoln Rd., South Beach
(305) 538-1608
This is a belly dance studio teaching all levels of belly dancing. You can also hire one of their dancers for a special event.
GOLF
Golf is a very classic sport year-round. Most golf courses are packed on weekends, even some weekdays, especially during the winter season. Miami has many 9 and 18 hole public courses on which to play, but it’s always safe to call ahead for reservations. Call TeleTee Reservation System 24-hour reservation line (305) 669-9500 in Coral Gables.
Biltmore Golf Course
1210 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables
(305) 460-5364
This 18-hole course is par 71 and 6,667 yards (from the blue tees).
Costa Greens Golf Club
100 Costa Del Sol Blvd., Miami
(305) 592-3300
This golf club boasts 5 narrow long par- 5’s and 5 picturesque par-3’s to challenge the skills of players at all levels.
Crandon Golf Course
6700 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne
(305) 361-9120
A championship 18-hole golf course which is the only public course on the Bay, this course is considered one of the most beautiful par 72 courses in Florida. The course is 7,301 yards (from the championship tees).
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
4400 N.W. 87 Ave., Miami
(305) 592-2000
This golfing facility has five 18-hole courses, one among them being the championship Blue Monster.
Fontainebleau Golf Club
9603 Fontainebleau Blvd., Miami
(305) 221-5181 (West of the Airport)
This has two 18-hole championship courses, each par 72. The east course is 7,035 yards and the west course is 6,944 yards from the back tees.
Granada Golf Course
2001 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables
(305) 460-5367
This 9-hole course is par 36 and 2,986 yards from the back tees. This course is perfect for the novice.
Killian Greens Golf Club
9980 S.W. 104 St., Miami
(305) 271-0917
This is a par-72 18-hole course offering a unique layout. This full-service facility includes a Cayman practice range.
Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
6401 Kendale Lakes Dr., Miami
(305) 382-3930
They have three 9-hole courses. All are par 36 with varying yardage from 3,380-3,435.
Palmetto Golf Course
9300 S.W. 152 St., Miami
(305) 238-2922
This par 70 championship course is as attractive as it is challenging. It is 6,648 yards from the blue tees and also has a lighted driving range.
Turnberry Isle Resort & Club
19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura
(305) 932-6200
Both 18-hole courses are designed by Robert Trent Jones. They are both championship courses with varying yardage from 6,403-7,003. The south course is par 72, and the north course is par 70. Must be a member or guest.
MOVIE THEATERS
Movie Phone:
(305) 777-FILM (3456)
(305) 888-FILM (3456)
AMC Theaters:
AMC TeleTicket
(305) 466-0450
Aventura Mall 24
19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
(305) 466-0450 • 24 Theaters
Cocowalk 16
3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove
(305) 466-0450 • 16 Theaters
Kendall 9
8400 Mills Dr., Miami
(305) 466-0450 • 9 Theaters
Mall of the Americas 14
7775 W. Flagler St., Miami
(305) 466-0450 • 14 Theaters
South Dade 8
18591 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami
(305) 466-0450 • 8 Theaters
Sunset Place 24
5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami
(305) 446-0450 • 24 Theaters
Cobb Theater:
Dolphin 19 Cinemas
11471 N.W. 12 St., Miami
(305) 591-9380 • 19 Theaters
Regal Cinemas Theaters:
Kendall Village Stadium 16
8595 S.W. 124 Ave., Kendall
(305) 596-6647 • 16 Theaters
South Beach 18
1120 Lincoln Rd., South Beach
(305) 674-6766 • 18 Theaters
United Artists Theater:
Movies at the Falls
9000 S.W 136 St., Kendall
(305) 255-5491 • 12 Theaters
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
In your time in Miami, we suggest you take advantage of the rich culture and history available in and around the city at the many museums. Plus, you will find the attractions to be quite unique and geared towards the beautiful South Florida climate.
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach
(305) 673-7530
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m., Closed Mon. & holidays, 2nd Thurs. 10a.m.-9p.m.
The Bass Museum of Art has a permanent display of European Art ranging from the 15th century to the early 20th century. Film presentations are given. Call for upcoming special exhibits. Admission is $6 ($4 students w/ ID)
Coral Castle
28655 S. Dixie Hwy., Homestead
(305) 248-6345
Hours: Daily 7a.m.-8p.m.
Beginning in 1923, one man created this structure using 1,100 tons of coral. Outdoor coral furniture and solar-heated bathtubs are also on display for you to marvel at. Coral Castle is considered a natural historical site. Admission is $9.75.
Coral Gables Merrick House
907 Coral Way, Coral Gables
(305) 460-5361
As an outstanding example of early Coral Gables architecture, the house exists much as it did in the 1920s. It is filled with the Merrick family’s artwork, photographs, furniture, and personal treasures. Open on Wed. & Sun. from 1p.m.-4p.m. or by appt. Tour includes: video of the history of the house, tour of the house and grounds, Q & A period. Admission: Adults $5, Students w/ ID $3 (Donations are appreciated but not required.)
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 S.W. 72 Ave., Miami
(305) 235-1668
Hours: Daily 10a.m.-5pm. with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The 440-acre Deering Estate at Cutler is a center for education and recreation. The Estate offers informative tours of lush natural areas where fossil bones have been found from as far back as 100,000 years and of some of South Florida's earliest buildings dating from 1896. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for children and includes guided tours of the historic homes, main grounds, and natural areas. Nature tours and guided canoe tours to the offshore island of Chicken Key are available for an additional fee.
Everglades Alligator Farm
40351 S.W. 192 Ave., Florida City
(305) 247-2628
Hours: Daily 9a.m.-6p.m. (Closed Christmas Day)
You can view more than 3,000 alligators and snakes on the unspoiled Florida land. You can see alligator feedings and shows, snake shows, and weird animal shows. The airboat rides are wild and will show you parts of the Everglades you wouldn’t ordinarily see. Admission is $17.00 for adults, but it’s only $11.50 if you do not want to go on the airboat. No reservations are needed. Boats leave every hour at 25 past the hour.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
(305) 667-1651
Hours: Daily 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. (Closed Christmas Day)
Eighty-three acres of tropical plants from around the world feature winding paths which contain a rain forest, a sunken garden, and a whole host of other magnificent items that nature has to offer. Light lunches and cold drinks are available at the Garden Cafe. Admission is $15 which includes a narrated tram tour, offered hourly, plus admission to the Conservatory and Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion. Trams run from 10a.m.-3p.m. during the week and from 10a.m.-4p.m. on the weekends.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 W. Flagler St., Downtown Miami
(305) 375-1492
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 12p.m.-5p.m.,3rd Thurs. 10a.m.-9p.m. Experience 10,000 years of South Florida history through the museum’s storyline exhibition, Tropical Dreams. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students w/ ID.
Holocaust Memorial of Miami Beach
1933 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach
(305) 538-1663
Hours: Daily 9a.m.-9p.m.
This is a tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Nazi terrorism during World War II. There is a large monument with life-sized sculptures and a tunnel passage with a mural of the names of the victims. As you walk through a portion of the memorial, you can hear singing from the children of the Holocaust.
Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami
1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables
(305) 284-3535
Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Thurs. 12p.m.-7p.m., Sun. 12p.m.-5p.m., Closed Mon.
The Lowe Art Museum collects original, quality works of art primarily from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students (with UM ID—Free), and free for Lowe Members.
Miami Art Museum (MAM)
101 W. Flagler St., Downtown Miami
(305) 375-3000
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10a.m.-5p.m., 3rd Thurs. 10a.m.-9p.m., Sat. & Sun. 12p.m.-5p.m., Closed Mon.
MAM brings together different cultural traditions. The exhibition includes more than 200 works of art by 150 artists from 35 nations. Admission is $5, students with ID are free. Free admission every Sun. & 2nd Sat. of every month is $5.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami
Located on Watson Island on the MacArthur Cswy. (I-395)
(305) 373-KIDS (5437)
Hours: Daily 10a.m.-6p.m.
This 56,500 s.f. facility includes 12 galleries, classrooms, a parent-teacher resource center, Kid Smart educational gift shop, a 200 seat auditorium, and a Subway restaurant. The museum offers hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits, plus programs, classes, and learning materials related to arts, culture, community, and communication. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine, and create. Admission is $10; City of Miami residents receive 50% off.
Miami-Dade College--Wolfson Campus Galleries
300 N.E. 2 Ave., Downtown Miami
(305) 237-3278
Centre Gallery, Bldg. 1, 3rd Floor
Frances Wolfson Art Gallery, Bldg. 1, 5th floor
These two art galleries feature displays of works by Florida, national, and international artists in a variety of media. The Centre Gallery is a bit bigger than the Frances Wolfson Art Gallery.
Miami Metrozoo
12400 S.W. 152 St., Miami
(305) 251-0400
Hours: 365 Days. 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m. (Ticket booth closes at 4p.m.)
This is one of the world’s greatest cageless zoos with over 1,000 animals and 240 species contained in the 290 acre habitat. Wings of Asia, the zoo’s open air aviary, has more than 300 exotic, rare, and endangered Asian birds representing over 70 species. Admission is $11.50; members are free.
Miami Museum of Science & Space Transit Planetarium
3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami
(305) 646-4200
(305) 646-4420 (Cosmic Hotline)
Hours: Daily 10a.m.-6p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Admission: Adults $10 and Students w/ ID $8 which includes entrance to all museum galleries, planetarium shows, and the wildlife center. They also have laser shows Friday and Saturday nights at 9p.m. and 10 p.m. Admission is $7. Every Friday from 8:30p.m. to 10p.m. there is a free telescopic viewing in the Weintraub Observatory (weather permitting).
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy.,
Key Biscayne
(305) 361-5705
Hours: Daily 9:30a.m.-6p.m. (Ticket booth closes at 4:30p.m.)
There are 4 shows to view including a terrific killer whale and dolphin show. They also have many presentations and exhibits. They offer special programs to swim with the dolphins for an extra fee. Admission is $25.95+tax for adults and $20.95+tax for children ages 3-9.
Miccosukee Indian Village
500 SW 177 Ave., Miami
Drive west on Tamiami Trail (U.S. Hwy. 41), Mile Marker 70, Miami
(305) 223-8380
Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Daily
You can experience how the Miccosukee Indian Tribe existed and still exists in the "Heart of the Everglades." Their guides will take you on a tour through the past, present, and future of their history, culture, and lifestyle. They will demonstrate wood crafts, doll making, and basket weaving. You can take an airboat ride and stop at a typical hammock village where a Miccosukee family lives, and you can watch live alligator wrestling.
Monkey Jungle
14805 S.W. 216 St., Miami
(305) 235-1611
Hours: Daily 9:30a.m.-5p.m. (Ticket office closes at 4p.m.)
Where the monkeys run wild and you are caged! Monkey Jungle is home to nearly 400 primates and 30 species, most running free on a 30-acre reserve. You can experience the lifestyles of these primates first hand. Admission: Adults $17.95, Children ages 3-9 $11.95.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA)
770 N.E. 125 St., North Miami
(305) 893-6211
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m.; Sun. 12p.m.-5p.m., Closed Mon.
This state-of-the-art, 23,000 square foot building is known for its provocative and innovative exhibitions. MoCA presents 8-10 exhibitions annually and has a permanent collection with more than 400 works by emerging and established contemporary artists from the U.S. and abroad. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students with ID. North Miami residents and MoCA Members are free. Tuesday admission is by donation. Tours are available on Saturdays at 2p.m.
Parrot Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
Located on Watson Island on the MacArthur Causeway (I-395)
(305) 2-JUNGLE (258-6453)
Hours: Daily 10a.m.-6p.m.
This is a natural, subtropical garden of exotic flowering trees and plants which houses some of the world’s most beautiful birds. They have trained bird shows, reptile shows, and an exotic creature show. Many other wild animals reside here. Adults $24.95, Children 3-10 $19.95. Parking is $6 per vehicle.
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami
Florida International University
University Park Campus, PC 110
(305) 348.2890
Hours: Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri. 10a.m.-5p.m.; Wed. 10a.m.-9p.m.; Sat./Sun.12p.m.-4p.m.
The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate, recognized for its growing collection of 20th and 21st century American and Latin American art, innovative exhibitions, outstanding lecture series, and unparalleled programs. The museum is the repository of over 6,000 works of art including The Metropolitan Collection and the Cintas Fellows Collection. Admission to all exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.
Ruff & Tuff Paintball
13200 N.W. 43 Ave., Miami
(305) 953-7776
Ruff N Tuff invites you to come and experience the fastest growing extreme sport of paintball. Their facilities offer a great, safe place to spend the day with your friends and family. They offer 6 playing fields and have the only woods fields in Dade and Broward Counties. Whether you are a first time player or more experienced in the sport, their Lego field and their Hyper ball fields give you several choices of play. Their 1,500 square foot warehouse has tables and chairs as well as numerous shaded areas outside. They have equipment to accommodate large groups of up to 100 people with a full line of rental markers. Bring your friends and roommates out and get in the game.
Strike Miami
11401 N.W. 12 St., Miami
(305) 594-0200 (Dolphin Mall)
Strike Miami has 34 lanes of high-energy, glow-in-the-dark bowling in a unique nightclub setting. You can enjoy cocktails and gourmet Latin cuisine right at your lane, in their full-service restaurant, or at any of their bars. Strike Miami is an ideal spot for private events--or just a great night out!
Tropical Fun Center
27201 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami
(305) 246-3731
This fun center has different attractions such as an outdoor, lighted paintball arena, an 18-hole mini-golf course, go-karts, and arcade games.
Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables
(305) 460-5306
Venetian Pool was formed from a coral rock quarry in 1923. It is a 820,000 gallon pool which is fed with cool spring water daily and features 2 waterfalls and coral caves and grottos. The buildings are Venetian-style architecture and include a swimming hole, a palm-fringed island, a beach, and a cobble-stone bridge. Rates vary during the year.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami
(305) 250-9133
Hours: 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. (Box Office), House closes at 5:00p.m., Gardens close at 5:30p.m.
Admission: Adults $12, Children $5
This Italian-renaissance style villa was built in 1916 as a winter home for Chicago industrialist James Deering. There are over 10 acres of formal gardens and 34 decorated rooms. Every year a big Halloween bash is thrown here. They have a free guided tour.
Wings Over Miami Museum
14710 S.W. 128 St., Miami
(305) 233-5197
Hours: Thur.-Sun. 10a.m.-5:30p.m.
Located inside the Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, the exhibits include more than 20 classic and military prop and jet driven aircraft. Also on display are models, video-booths, and a gift shop. Admission for adults is $9.95.
Wolfsonian FIU
A Museum of Modern Art & Design
1001 Washington Ave., South Beach
(305) 531-1001
The Wolfsonian collection contains artifacts primarily of North American and European origin, dating from 1885–1945. It comprises a variety of media: furniture; industrial-design objects; glass, ceramics, and metalwork; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles; and medals. Its fascinating collection of objects from the modern era (1885-1945) focuses on how art and design shape and reflect the human experience. Adults: $5.00, Students: $3.50
SPORTS
Barry University Buccaneers
(305) 899-3550
FIU Golden Panthers
(305) 348-3595
Florida Marlins
Dolphin Stadium,
2269 N.W. 199 St., Miami
(877) 627-5467 (Marlins Office)
(305) 623-6100 (Dolphin Stadium)
Florida Panthers
1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise
(954) 835-7000 (Office Depot Center)
Miami Dolphins
Dolphin Stadium,
2269 N.W. 199 St., Miami
(800) FINS-TIX (Ticket Office)
(305) 623-6100 (Dolphin Stadium)
Miami Heat
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
(786) 777-HEAT (Ticket Office)
Miami Hurricanes
(305) 284-CANE
www.hurricanesports.collegesports.com
THEATERS
You can purchase your tickets at the box offices, but it is easier to call Ticketmaster: (305) 358-5885
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
(305) 444-9293 Call for schedule.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 S.W. 5 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 462-0222 Call for schedule.
Coconut Grove Playhouse
3500 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
(305) 442-4000 Call for schedule.
GableStage
1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables
(305) 446-1116 (next to Biltmore Hotel)
Call for schedule.
Jackie Gleason Theatre of the Performing Arts
1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
(305) 673-7300 Call for schedule.
New Theatre
4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables
(305) 443-5909 Call for schedule.
The Ring Theater
1312 Miller Dr., Coral Gables
(305) 284-3355 (UM Campus)
Call for schedule.