Music

Join two-time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien and his band for an afternoon of zydeco for all ages! Their music offers a hypnotic blend of zydeco-roots-reggae and soul-funk that highlights the musicians' Creole heritage. The six-piece band will hit the Knight Concert Hall stage with instruments that honor zydeco's multiracial influences. From the accordion to the frottoir (zydeco rubboard), this experience will inspire joy, hope and a deep feeling of community.

The mission of La Zarzuela, Inc. is to revitalize the art of the zarzuela, the preeminent Spanish musical theatre genre. In this varied recital you will enjoy solos and ensembles from famous zarzuelas in the voices of Kiley Hernández, Katiuska Rodríguez, Patricia Arcadí, Eduardo Calcaño, and Jorge Arcila, accompanied by pianist Daniel Daroca, with the participation of members of the Miami Beach Senior Chorus: Leida Hernandez, Beatriz Sosa, José L. Bezi, Angela Rappa, Angela Vergara, Clara Ortega, Frances Yanes, Hipatia Moreno, Leonor Vérité, Leonor Jimenez, Magüi Benitez, María Mercado, Olga López, Miguel Sanchez, Manny Sanchez, Yolanda Armesto, Iliana Pena The repertory will include selections from La Dolorosa, and Luisa Fernanda, among others. The recitals will take place at: The Miami Beach Community Church on May 23. and at the Arva Park Auditorium of the Main Library, on May 30.

An evening of communal singing, with a special program by Miami Sound Choir. Choir master Laurah Mersier invites us to break down barriers, build bridges, and spread joy and unity through music. Miami Sound Space is a community choir collective of, for, and by Miami. The group has as its mission to combat community deterioration through community singing opportunities, and offers four core programs: Miami Sound Choir (a radically inclusive adult community choir), The Bluebirds (a men’s choir for incarcerated singers), Threshold Singers (who provide bedside singing to those nearing life's end), and Lullaby & Life (a parent and baby choir). The North Beach Social, Third Thursdays, is a free monthly meet up for music lovers at the Bandshell, presented by Rhythm Foundation with support from the City of Miami Beach.

Join us for a Special Edition of the Free Friday Drum Jam with percussionist and master timbal player Bóka Reis! We are so excited to have Bóka at the center during his visit to Miami. He will be leading a jam & workshop sharing the rhythms and culture from his hometown - Salvador, Bahia!

Miami Carnival Grand Parade & Concert is a family event with many different types of entertainment, including a parade of masquerade bands usually led by a steel band and featuring DJ music through the Fairgrounds ending on-stage where the bands are judged in various categories including “the use of color” and the King and Queen of Miami Carnival. Nearby is a Food and Crafts Village where you can find international foods, country flags, and crafts from the various Caribbean islands, a Business Expo and throughout the day Caribbean music can be heard. Later in the day, at the second stage, you will be entertained by the most popular Caribbean entertainers from Trinidad & Tobago, Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia, the Bahamas…and so much more. You don’t have to sail to the Caribbean; immerse yourself at The Fair on October 11th and you can truly say you’ve visited the Caribbean.

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer MASTER CLASS at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 7 brings CLAYTON STEPHENSON. Keying into Musical Efficiency! Learn how the pros practice, to develop faster learning! Prepared pianists: Perform within this CAP Master Class! “Not just a remarkable virtuoso, but a poet, a dramatist, and a master story-teller.” – Gramophone

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer MASTER CLASSES continues 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24 with LEONELA ALEJANDRO. Harnessing Energy! Learn how to harness musical energy, for a powerful performance! Prepared guitarists: Perform within this CAP Master Class! “A great player… bold and unique as a musician and a person.” – René Izquierdo

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer JAM SESSION at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10 brings WARREN WOLF. Groovin’ the Jazz Vibe! What makes jazz groove? Hear and learn about that, and how the greats make it happen! Bring your instrument, or just listen, for an informative and groovin’ CAP Jam Session! "Wolf’s playing is precise and evocative!” – All About Jazz

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer MASTER CLASSES & JAM SESSIONS begin 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26 with LANGSTON HUGHES II. Knowing Musical Influences! What influences one’s playing, determines one’s style. Bring your instrument, or just listen, for an interactive journey and CAP Jam Session through musical styles! “Emotion-evoking sound and style." – All About Jazz

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series concludes 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20 with Kate Kortum. 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition first-prize winner Kate Kortum is turning the heads of millions. One of the most compelling new artists in jazz today! “Interpretative skills make her familiar music sound fresh.” – Jazz Journal UK