Best Bets of What to do This Month
Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without seeing this classic Christmas tale. Step into the magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters and the enchanting “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy,” set to the music of Tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra and the world-class Miami City Ballet. Dec. 14 – 24 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center. Tickets: $30 - $90.
Night Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens transforms into an illuminated wonderland at night. Guests can journey through lighting displays, special effects, motion-sensing technology, illuminated mazes, holograms, sculptures and more. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weeknights, until 11 p.m. weekends. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for children under 10.
Laser Fridays: A Nutcracker Fantasy
This holiday season Frost Science is introducing a new laser show inspired by the family holiday classic. The show combines Nutcracker animation with the ballet’s iconic score. Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 children (11 or younger)
Mary Queen of Scots
The dramatic feature directorial debut of theatrical visionary Josie Rourke, depicting the betrayal and rebellion within Mary’s turbulent court. Stars Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan as Mary, and Oscar nominee Margot Robbie as Elizabeth. Dec. 21-27, Coral Gables Art Cinema. Tickets: $10-$11.75
A Seraphic Fire Christmas
Seraphic Fire will fill you with the spirit of the season, singing beloved traditional English carols and mystical Gregorian chants. Dec. 16 (Sun.) 4 p.m. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. Tickets: $20 - $55
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
The classic story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding the perfect friends in the process. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and great music chants. Dec. 16 (Sun.) 4 p.m. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. Tickets: $20 - $55 Dec. 25 – 30, Tues.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sat.at 2 p.m.; Sun. at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center. Tickets: $34 - $123
