Beerfest 2008
April
New Times 11th Annual Original Beerfest on April 12th 2008 at Esplanade Park, Downtown Himmarshee, Ft. Lauderdale. This year's beer drinking extravaganza, you will be Sampling over 150 different beers from around the globe while rocking out to great music!

New this year is our Crown Wine & Spirits VIP Pub featuring Paul & Young Ron, and other great surprises! Plus, if you've got the munchies we've got you covered, there will be food from over 20 local restaurants available for your dining pleasure. This is an event that you don't want to miss! For more info go to beerfest or email us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
March 2 - April 19
Turn your Saturday night into the biggest party east of the bayou with Mardi Gras at Universal Studios! The streets come alive with beads, live music, and a rocking parade - but that's just the start.

Legendary bands take the stage to turn your night into a party of historic proportions! And no Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without all the cuisine and music that's made The Big Easy famous.

Live in Concert will be - MAR. 1 AT 8:30pm, SMOKEY ROBINSON - MAR. 8 AT 8:30pm, FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS - MAR. 15 AT 8:30pm, KOOL & THE GANG - MAR. 22 AT 9:30pm, HEART - MAR. 29 AT 9:30pm, LL COOL J - APR. 12 AT 8:30pm and more.

You can contact Universal Studios at universalorlando.com or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

The 6th annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival
April
A celebration of modern world music, is presented by the Rhythm Foundation. These are the bands you must see, working in the beautiful collision between electronica and world music.

Friday April 11th, 7 p.m.: Antonio Carmona, From Spain, the singer from Ketama, with guests Locos Por Juana, at the North Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach

Thursday April 24th, 8 p.m.: Bonde do Rolê, Diplo-produced baile funk from Curitiba, Brazil

Saturday April 26th, 7 p.m.: Babylon Circus and Rootz Underground at the North Beach Bandshell

Saturday May 3rd, 7 p.m.: The Pinker Tones, DJ Popstars from Barcelona, at North Beach Bandshell

More info: 305-672-5202, visit www.rhythmfoundation.com or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Green Apple Festival
April
Building on the enormous success of both its 2006 inaugural event in New York City and its 2007 event held in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, the third annual Green Apple Festival, “America’s Largest Earth Day Celebration,” produced in partnership with Earth Day Network and presented by Chase will be a weekend of music and environmental awareness.

This year’s event will culminate on Sunday, April 20th with eight free festivals occurring simultaneously at landmark locations across the U.S, including the Bicentennial Park from 2pm – 9pm. The Miami line up includes such international acts as Menudo, Arrested Development, Baby Loves Salsa featuring Jose Conde and Caravan of Thieves.

For more information please visit the Green Apple Festival website, www.greenapplefestival.com or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Miami City Ballet
April
The World Premiere of Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello’s NIGHTSPOT on April 4-6 at Kravis Center and April 11-13 at Broward Center. Renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp and famed singer-songwriter Elvis Costello have teamed up with Miami City Ballet to bring you the highlight of the season. Costumes are by top fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi and there will be a dance band onstage as well as a 32 piece orchestra in the pit. Program IV also features the exuberant Square Dance, the French-inspired pas de deux Sonatine, and thrilling Tarantella.

Performance tickets start at just $19.For tickets visit www.miamicityballet.org, call the MCB Box Office toll free at (877) 929-7010 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

New Times Ultra DJ Spinoff to Ultra Music Festival
April
Come out and enjoy the music! See the New Times DJ Spinoff finalists spin live at Club Space. New Times Dj Finialist include: Johnny the Boy, Christi 10 Hagen, Mikey Shanley, VaL, Don Lou and Omar G. Special guest judges: Parantula, DJ Mark Ivan, Nick Scapa (Honor Roll Music) and Jason Handelsman! Look for the ad in New Times and bring for FREE admission and Open Bar from 10pm-Midnight! Must be 18+ (Female) 21+ (Male) for admittance. Club Space is located at: 34 NE 11th St Miami, FL 33132. For more information, please contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Trace Adkins
March
Trace Adkins will perform live at The Pompano Beach Ampitheater on March 8th at 8:00pm. Tickets are $43 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Taste Of Chaos
March
Taste Of Chaos Tour will perform live at The Bayfront Park Ampitheater on March 26th at 5:30pm. Tickets are $36.25 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Playhouse Disney Live
March
Playhouse Disney Live will perform live at Kraviz Center on March 23rd at 12:30pm. Tickets are $5 to $50 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Annual Race for Women's Wellness
March
Lace up your sneakers and gear up for the Coral Springs Medical Center's Annual Race for Women's Wellness on Saturday, March 8th at 7am. Your support and attendance at this event is to raise funds for the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund which provides free mammograms to women who otherwise would not be able to afford to get them.

The 5K Run/Walk adult pre registration fee is $20 and on race day it is $25. The fee for students K-12 is $10. The race will be held at Coral Springs Medical Center, 3000 Coral Hills Drive in Coral Springs. This fun-filled morning will include food and entertainment as well as an awards presentation. On-line registration is available. For more information, log on to BrowardHealth.org, call 954-344-3344 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Red Gorilla Music Fest
March
RedGorilla Music Fest in Austin, TX on March 12-15, 2008. RedGorilla Music Fest takes place during one of the most important music weeks in the year. It is the music industry's premier destination for the year, and thousands of fans and music industry professionals descend upon Austin to network and check out new talent at the various music festivals around town. For more information, go to www.redgorillamusic.com or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Disney On Ice Comes To Sunrise and Miami
March
Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney, as she whisks you through a collection of enchanting and beloved Disney stories. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And, watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true.

Be sure to see this magical show where believing is just the beginning! Coming to American Airlines Arena in Miami MAR. 26 - 30 and BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise APR. 3 - 6. Tickets are $16 to $48 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

George Thorogood and The Destroyers
March
George Thorogood and The Destroyers will perform live at Pompano Beach Ampitheater on March 21st at 8:00pm. Tickets are $29 to $39 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament
March
It’s five days of live music and incredible food, and it’s all part of the 43rd Annual Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament. If you’re not out there fishing, you need to be here at the festival. It’s at the Las Olas Marina, right on the Intracoastal, near the corner of Las Olas and A1A. Entry is just five bucks. You’ll hear awesome music. The food’s fresh and tasty. There’s stuff for kids. And there’s incredible shopping.

For a full schedule of events and entertainment, go to www.LauderdaleBillfish.com or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Keb Mo
February
Keb Mo will perform live at The Theatre on February 24th at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are $46 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Dierks Bentley
February
Dierks Bentley will perform live at Pompano Beach Amphitheatre on February 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $39.50 to $44.50 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
February 2 - April 19
Turn your Saturday night into the biggest party east of the bayou with Mardi Gras at Universal Studios! The streets come alive with beads, live music, and a rocking parade - but that's just the start.

Legendary bands take the stage to turn your night into a party of historic proportions! And no Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without all the cuisine and music that's made The Big Easy famous.

Live in Concert will be - BRET MICHAELS OF POISON - FEB. 2 AT 8:30pm, GO-GO'S - FEB. 9 AT 8:30pm, SARA EVANS - FEB. 16 AT 8:30pm, THIRD EYE BLIND - FEB. 23 AT 8:30pm, GRETCHEN WILSON - MAR. 1 AT 8:30pm, SMOKEY ROBINSON - MAR. 8 AT 8:30pm, FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS - MAR. 15 AT 8:30pm, KOOL & THE GANG - MAR. 22 AT 9:30pm, HEART - MAR. 29 AT 9:30pm, LL COOL J - APR. 12 AT 8:30pm and more.

You can contact Universal Studios at universalorlando.com or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

The Jewish Princesses of Comedy
February
Three of today's funniest Jewish female comics salute the trailblazing and treasured pioneers of comedy with their own zany stories and hilarious stand up. Cory Kahaney along with some of New York's top Jewish Comediennes, like Jessica Kirson, Adrienne Tolsch, and Sherry Davey, kvetch about husbands, family, sex and weight issues. Contains adult language and mature content.

Venue: Spiegelworld in Collins Park, 22nd Street & Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For tickets, Call 954-462-0222, www.browardcenter.org or you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

South Florida Science Museum
February
Announcing the grand opening of the Robot Zoo: an interactive science center featuring a Planetarium, Aquarium, the Egypt Gallery, outdoor mini-golf, a Solar Train, and much more! Please mention the New Times and receive a discount when purchasing your tickets. You can go to www.SFSM.org or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

BODIES...The Exhibition
February
A must-see while in Ft. Lauderdale. This striking Exhibition showcases
real human bodies, dissected and preserved through a revolutionary process allowing visitors to see themselves in a fascinating way like never before. BODIES...The Exhibition will enlighten, empower, and inspire. Tickets can be had by going to http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/ or you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

ISRAEL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
February
Gil Shohat, Conductor - Giora Schmidt, Violin. Tuesday, February 12th at 8:30pm. Giora Schmidt is a protege of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who hand-selected Schmidt based on his skill and vast potential Performing Beethoven's seldom heard, yet powerful, Symphony No. 7. Sponsored by Judy and Donald Lefton. Tickets are $18 - $120. For more information go to concertfla.org or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

DRESDEN PHILHARMONIC
February
Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, Conductor. Tuesday, February 19th at 8pm. Historic Orchestra over 130 years old serves as the cultural ambasssador for the city of Dresden, Germany. The programs include Wagner Three Excerpts from Die Meistersinger, Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 and more. Tickets are $18 - $120. For more information go to concertfla.org or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
February
Celebrating its 34th anniversary in 2008 by continuing its relationship with Coldwell Banker, title sponsor of the event. This signature community event showcases the juried artwork of over 150 artists from across the nation, exhibiting paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and photography.The festival also features music and entertainment by South Florida performers, an international food court and plenty to do for the kids, including a children’s gallery with hands-on arts & crafts.

Festival dates are February 9-10, 2008, from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday) and will once again be located on the magnificent Ocean Terrace (East of Collins Ave between 73rd and 75th Street). For more information go to http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/depts/arce/festival_press_release.asp or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Taste of South Florida Paella Cook-Off presented by The Arsht Center and Miami New Times. Some of Miami's finest chef's are known to make the best paella in town. You be the judge and award the prize. Visit the Adrienne Arsht Center (formally known as the Carnival Center) on Thursday, February 7 at 6pm-8pm. This is a FREE event open to the public. Come out and enjoy some of South Florida's best Paella. Participating restaurants include Paella Grill, Creek 28,and Casa Panza. For More information, contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Bobby Collins
January
Comedian Bobby Collins will perform live at The Theatre on January 10th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $28.50 and you can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

South Beach Comedy Festival
January
South Beach Comedy Festival will be held live at The Fillmore, The Lincoln Theatre and Colony Theatre. The Comedians performing live are Kathy Griffin, Katt Williams, Jeff Dunham, Andres Lopez, Louis CK, Stephen Lynch, Susie Essman, Dave Attell, Kristian Wong, Billy Eichner, Jeff Ross, Ralphie May and Raul Gonzalez. Tickets are $25.00 and up. You can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Foo Fighters
January
Foo Fighters performing live at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise on January 16. Don't Wait! Tickets go on sale this Friday morning at 10am at livenation.com, the venue box office, Ticketmaster and by phone. Reserved seats from $25. You can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Hanah Montana
January
Hanah Montana will perform live at the American Airlines January 31. Tickets are $23-$63 and she will perform at 7pm. You can contact ticketmaster at 561-966-3309 or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]

Calling All Comics
January
comedian search has become a breeding ground for new talent and for some lucky comic, an excellent opportunity to be launched into comedic stardom. Previous winners include Malik Sanon and Flip Schultz, both of whom have gone on to appear on COMEDY CENTRAL's multi-platform series "Live At Gotham".

Schedule:

*Open Call (First Round): Saturday, January 5, 2008 @ 1PM-4PM ET, IMPROV, West Palm Beach

*Open Call (First Round): Sunday, January 6, 2008 @ 1PM-4PM ET, IMPROV, Miami

Semi-Finals (Second Round): Wednesday, January 9, 2008 @ 7:30PM ET, IMPROV, Miami -- Hosted by Toast and Branzig from "The Paul & Young Ron Show"

Finals (Third Round): Friday, January 18, 2008 @ 10:30PM, Colony Theater, Miami Beach, FL -- Hosted by Paul Castronovo & Young Ron. You can contact the Miami Improv or contact us at event@theeventmagazine.com...[more]