Friday, February 12
Kem, Keith Sweat and Joe: Contemporary R&B legends Kem, Keith Sweat and Joe come together under one roof at the James L. Knight Center, 400 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Miami. It’s a great way to see the men who gave the world hits such as “I Wanna Know,” “Nobody” and “I Want Her” in one venue. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and ticket prices range from $45 to $75. For more information, please call 305-416-5977.
Sunday, February 14
Love is a Funny Little Thing: Poetry, romantic lyrics and laughter all come together in the Caribbean production of Love is a Funny Little Thing. This evening features comedians Chris Daley; Joan Andrea Hutchinson and Elva Ruddock; reggae pioneer Dobby Dobson; songstress Gem Myers and jazz guitarist Eugene Grey. The show will take place at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35 and $45. For more information, please call 954-462-0222.
Wednesday, February 17
Terell Stafford: Described as "one of the great players of our time” and a "fabulous trumpet player" by piano legend McCoy Tyner, Terell Stafford is a gifted and accomplished professional musician whose latest release, Taking Chances: Live at the Dakota, has received critical acclaim. Catch his free noon performance in the Chapman Conference Center, Room 3210, at Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave. in Miami. For more information, please call 305-237-3536.
Stories from Haitian Authors: The Lemon City Library, 430 NE 61st St. in Miami, celebrates Black History Month with storytelling from Haitian authors at 2 p.m. For more information, please call 305-757-0662.
Friday, February 19
Women’s Heart Health Day Fair: The fair will take place at the James L. Knight Center, 400 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Miami. Women can learn their cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels and body mass index during 15-minute heart health screenings. The fair is free and open to the public, and will last from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please call 305-416-5970.
Saturday, February 20
David "Honeyboy" Edwards: Come enjoy an evening of Mississippi Delta blues with a living legend. David “Honeyboy” Edwards, a 94-year-old Grammy-award-winning blues guitarist, is one of the last original acoustic Delta blues players. The concert will take place at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $35. For more information, please call 305-324-4337.
Friday, February 26
Jazz Roots – Jazz and Soul: The Adrienne Arsht Center’s series Jazz Roots series continues with Jazz & Soul with Al Jarreau and Ramsey Lewis. This special evening features six-time Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau and Ramsey Lewis, one of the most honored artists in the history of jazz. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Ticket prices range from $45 to $125. For more information, please call 305-949-6722.
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