Best Bets of What to Do This Month
SIX CAN'T MISS EVENTS
Andrea Bocelli
Italian singer, songwriter and record producer, Andrea Bocelli returns to Miami for his annual Valentine’s Day performance. One of the most renowned tenors and beloved voices of our time. Don’t miss the world’s most romantic voice perform on the most romantic day of the year. AmericanAirlines Arena, Feb. 14 (Thurs.) 8 p.m. Tickets: $143 - $383.
Waitress
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible hit features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy-nominee Sara Bareilles. A waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, but she must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. Ziff Ballet House, Adrienne Arsht Center, Feb. 26 - Mar. 3. Tickets: $34 - $123.
Parkland
From the author of “Columbine,” comes “Parkland” by Dave Cullen, one of the first to arrive on the scene at Columbine High 19 years ago. He swore he would never return to the locale of a ghastly crime after suffering from PTSD while writing “Columbine.” But he went to Marjory Stoneman Douglas the month following the shooting because he was awed by the courage, anger and conviction of the Parkland students. Books & Books, Feb. 27 (Weds.) 8 p.m.
Fine Wines and Upscale Ales
A night of wine-tasting, craft beers, decadent food and live music. Dance in the ballroom overlooking tropical gardens, and then eat on the grounds. All profits go toward the Fairchild Challenge, an award-winning environmental education program designed to engage South Florida students from Pre-K to 12th grade. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens, Feb. 16 (Sat.) 7 p.m. Tickets: $65 - $85.
Indecent
The New York Times called “Indecent” the best play of the year. Inspired by true events surrounding the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance, the play charts the history of the incendiary drama and the path of the artists who risked everything to perform it. It also unveils a time when Jewish culture and the depiction of lesbian love collided. Thurs.-Sun., through Feb. 24, at the Gables Stage. Tickets $50 to $65.
Miami Yacht Show
In the market for a yacht? Or just want to imagine what life would be like on board? The annual Miami Yacht Show returns to the 305 displaying the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world’s foremost custom boat builders. Sea and be scene at the new location at One Herald Plaza - between the MacArthur and Venetian causeways. Feb. 14 - 18. Go to www.thecoralgablesmagazine.com for discounted tickets.
