EQUALITY FLORIDA RECOGNIZES CONGRESSWOMEN DEBBIE WASSERMAN-SCHULTZ (LEFT) AND ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (RIGHT). THE CONGRESSWOMEN WILL BE HONORED AS RECIPIENTS OF THE “VOICES FOR EQUALITY” AWARD AT EQUALITY FLORIDA’S 2010 MIAMI GALA, FOR THEIR BIPARTISAN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA’S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY, AT THE EPIC HOTEL, 270 BISCAYNE BLVD., MIAMI.

FRIDAY 19
ART
Yin Mei - City of Paper: mixed-media and performance art piece. 8 p.m., Byron Carlyle Theatre, 500 71st St., Miami Beach. 305-861-3115. $10 to $15

MUSIC
AKON: 7 p.m., 3426 Equestrian Club Road, West Palm Beach. 561-793-5867.

Jazz Roots - A Tribute to Frank Sinatra Featuring John Pizzarelli: 8 p.m., Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722.

The Big Bounce: 8 p.m., Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-1040.

Dopapod: 4 p.m., parking lot stage, No Cover; 21-plus. Dave Daniels and the PTA: 11 p.m., $5, 21-plus. Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

The Hongs: 9 p.m., The King is Dead, 10 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-573-3355. kingisdead.com/liveseries

POETRY
Ploppy’s Podium Poetry Night: 9:30 p.m., Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E. Third St., Miami. 305-579-0069. Free

SATURDAY 20

DANCE
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: “Chipollino,” A vibrant ballet about a village of fruits, vegetables, and flowers who must defeat the evil Prince Lemon in order to restore harmony. 6 p.m., Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, 17011 N.E. 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. 305-935-3232.

MUSIC
Leo Kottke - Guitar Virtuoso: 8:30 p.m., Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-545-8546.

Mary J Blige and Robin Thicke: 4 p.m., Sun Life Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.

Rodrigo y Gabriela: 8:30 p.m., The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

Sing, Miami!: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722.

Ms.Bre and Lady Ice, Kiko Flow, J. STRAW (of Deuces Wyld), Cycokid, Ramsey, Bourne Star, Dice Won, C.B.G Crowned to Be Great, Alex Monje, Brownhill Avenue., D Greezy, Midnite and Guests (hip-hop): 7 p.m., Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E. Third St., Miami. 305-579-0069. $10 in advance; $12 at door.

SUNDAY 21

CELEBRATIONS
Equality Florida recognizes Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: The congresswomen will be honored as recipients of the “Voices for Equality” Award at Equality Florida’s 2010 Miami Gala. The Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $125 to $500.954-682-6094. eqfl.org/miamigala

MUSIC
New World Symphony: American Compatriots: 2 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331

More Metal: Witchaven (from L.A.), The Panix, Music Hates You, To Be Hated, Slashpine and Hellmass: 9 p.m., Churchill’s Pub,
5501 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

John Legend: 4 p.m., Sun Life Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100.

South Florida Youth Symphony: Family Day Concert Momentum Dance Co.: 4 p.m., Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414.

Olga Kern, Piano: 4 p.m.,University of Miami Gusman Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-2241.

Honor Society: 6:30 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-564-1074.

FAMILY
Little Engine That Could: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. 954-602-4500. miramarculturalcenter.org
MONDAY 22

MEETINGS
Wallflower Gallery Organizational Meeting: Bring ideas and get involved: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E. Third St., Miami. 305-579-0069. Free

MUSIC
An Evening with Wilco: 8:30 p.m., The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

THEATER
An Evening of Living Newspaper - Cabaret Edition, fundraiser: 8 p.m., Gablestage at Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305- 445-1119. Suggested cash donation of $15.

SPORTS
Sony Ericsson Open: the premiere tennis event opens. Crandon Park Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne. 305-365-2300. Through April 4

ACTOR, COMEDIAN, AND RINGMASTER ANTHONY LUEWELLYN A.K.A “TONY TONE” UNDER THE BIG TOP WITH AN ACTION-PACKED CIRCUS FEATURING CHINESE AERIALISTS; STUNT BASKETBALL; CONTORTIONISTS; A TIGER ACT; AND MORE, AT SUN LIFE STADIUM, 2269 DAN MARINO BOULEVARD, IN MIAMI GARDENS.

TUESDAY 23

ART
Deborah Weed Art Exhibit - 3 Generations: opening reception 7 p.m., Arts at St. Johns, 4760 Pine Tree Drive., Miami Beach. 305-613-2325. Exhibition through March 25.

FAMILY
2010 UniverSoul Circus Tour: Actor, comedian, and Ringmaster Anthony Luewellyn a.k.a “Tony Tone” returns full of play and swagger under the Big Top with an action-packed circus featuring Chinese aerialists; stunt basketball; contortionists; a tiger act; and more. Various show times. Sun Life Stadium Parking Lot, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens. 305-623-6100. Through March 28. $12 to $27. universoulcircus.com

MUSIC
Winter Music Conference - the weeklong electronic music festival opens. Various events and locations all over Miami-Dade County. Visit wmcon.com for more information. Through March 27.
Streetkind and Brother John; upstairs, hip-hop showcase: 8 p.m., Jazid Lounge, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. jazid.net

Alkaline Trio: 6:30 p.m., Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-727-0950.

Alesana: 7 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-564-1074.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No2: 8:15 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Abdo New River Room, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-523-3309.

THURSDAY 25

COMEDY
Lewis Black: 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, One Seminole Way, Hollywood. 954-797-5531.

DANCE
Fushu Daiko: 7:30 p.m., Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas, S.W. 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale. 954-581-0700

THEATER
Blasted (adult content): Various Show Times. GableStage at the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables. 305-445-1119. Through March 28.
FAMILY
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy: Various showtimes. BankAtlantic Center, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-835-7000. Through April 2.

FAIRS and FESTIVALS
Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition: opens. Fair Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami. 305-223-7060. fairexpo.com

MUSIC
Music at MOCA by Members of The Cleveland Orchestra: 7:30 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., Miami.
mocanomi.org. 305-893-6211

Jacuzzi Boys, The Fresh & Only, Woven Bones, and Beings. 9 p.m. Churchill’s Pub, 5501 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807

G. Love & Special Sauce: 8 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-564-1074.

Naughty By Nature: 8 p.m., Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 
954-727-0950.
Anjunabeats + Pure Behrouz: 10 p.m., Karu & Y Ultralounge, 71 Northwest 14th Street, Miami. 305-722-0600.

SPORTS
Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament: Fishing tournament with daily dockside activities including live entertainment, auctions and more. Free to the public. Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach. 305-598-2525. miamibillfish.com. Through March 28.

THE LATIN AMERICAN ART FAIR SHOWCASING MORE THAN 300 RENOWNED TOP CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS FROM 70 GALLERIES AND 18 COUNTRIES IN THE AMERICAS AND THE WORLD OPENS AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, 1901 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH.

FRIDAY 26

ARTS
“Piel Urbana” exhibit by Paul Amundarain: opening reception. 7:30 p.m., artdecomiami, 1528 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Exhibition runs through April 11.

Arteamericas - The Latin American Art Fair: 70 galleries from 18 countries in the Americas and the world, showcaseing more than 300 renowned contemporary artists. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. arteamericas.com. Through March 29.

5th Annual Women’s International Film & Arts Festival: internationally one of the premiere film festivals by, for and about women. Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County. womensfilmfest.com

Miami Beach Women’s Conference: Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, the Miami Beach Commission for Women and Women’s Exhibit hold the second annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference. womensexhibit.com/wordpress. Through March 27. 305-673-7256.

MUSIC
Ultra Music Festival: America’s premier electronic music festival features top artists from around the world. Gates open at 4 p.m.; Saturday at noon. Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 954-563-4444. ultramusicfestival.com

Julian Marley: 8 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-564-1074.

Siempre Flamenco Presents: Festival of Flamenco Song: 8 p.m., Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-1040. Through March 27

Adultnapper, Bad Boy Bill, Bori: 10 p.m., Karu & Y Ultralounge, 71 N.W. 14th St., Miami. 305-722-0600.

The Cleveland Orchestra - Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”: 8 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. Through March 27

The Joffrey Ballet: 8 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. Through March 27

Ultra After Party, featuring musicians from The Disco Biscuits and The New Deal; DJ Oski Spinning Live: 5 p.m., no cover, 21-plus, Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

HOME
Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach.
305-667-9299. homeshows.net. Through March 29.

COMEDY
Chelsea Handler - Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang: 8 p.m. and 10.30 p.m., The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

Second City improv: 8:30 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Abdo New River Room, 201 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. 954-523-3309.

Chasing Tales! improv: 9 p.m., Just the Funny, 3119 Coral Way, Miami. 305-693-8669.

SATURDAY 27

MUSIC
New World Symphony - A Baroque Feast: 
7:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331. nws.edu

Toby Mac & Skillet: 7:30 p.m., Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach. 561-795-8883.
Alicia Keys: 8 p.m., American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 786-777-1000.
Beatriz Luengo and Yadam In “Mestizaje Concert”: 8 p.m., Byron Carlyle Theatre, 500 71st Street, Miami Beach. 305-861-3115.

Pimpinela: 8 p.m., Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414.

Victor Manuelle: 8:15 p.m., James L. Knight Center, 400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami. 305-350-7910.

Ferry Corsten: 10 p.m., Karu & Y Ultralounge, 71 Northwest 14th Street, Miami. 305-722-0600.

Sunday School for Degenerates Miami 2010: 10 p.m., Ice Palace, 59 NW 14th Street, Miami.

The Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert: Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery: 2 p.m., Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722.
THEATER
Hair Drama: 7 p.m. Caleb Auditorium, 5400 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami. 305-636-2350.

Arts in the Parks - Ground Up & Rising presents Shakespeare’s “Othello”: 8 p.m., Flamingo Park, Meridian Avenue and 13th Street Miami Beach. 305-673-7730

SUNDAY 28
PERFORMANCE
Jason Bishop: 3 and 7 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. 954-523-3309.

MONDAY 29

MUSIC
Spring Break Bash featuring the Dead Legs, Back To the Party, Abby Skyy: 5 p.m., Rocketown of South Florida, 371 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach.

Lang Lang: 8 p.m., Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722.

TUESDAY 30

MUSIC
Fear Factory: 7 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-564-1074.
THEATER
Mamma Mia!: opens. Various show times. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. arshtcenter.org. Through April 2.
WEDNESDAY 31

MUSIC
A Day To Remember: 6:30 p.m., Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-727-0950.

Gilberto Gil: 8 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. 954-523-3309.

THURSDAY, april 1

MUSIC
Heineken TransAtlantic Festival: a series of concerts, parties and films featuring modern world music from the cities of the Atlantic rim. Opens. Various venues throughout Miami-Dade County. 305-672-5202. Through April 30. rhythmfoundation.com

Arctic Monkeys: 8:30 p.m., The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

THEATER
The 12: where “Jesus Christ Superstar” ends, rock ’n’ roll begins. 8 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-523-3309.

FRIDAY 2

MUSIC
Seventh Day Slumber featuring Farewell To Arms: 7 p.m., Rocketown of South Florida, 371 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach.

Leon Russell: 8 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-564-1074.

FAMILY
Smucker’s Stars on Ice: 7:30 p.m., BankAtlantic Center, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-835-7000.

Easter Egg Hunt Celebration: music, bounce houses and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. 305-361-5705. Through April 4

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