This was an unforgettable experience. The symphony plays exquisitely. The venue is gorgeous, there…read moreis not a bad seat in the house, and their concession area is on point offering a variety of food and beverage. Their coffee was delicious. Pro tip: Keep in mind intermission is on the short side and food and drinks are not allowed inside, so whatever you order make sure you can finish it on time otherwise you'll miss part of the show or will have to throw your food/beverage away. I want to come back again and again, the Wallcast looked liked so much fun as well to bring a picnic, but sitting in the show inside was simply otherworldly- so many talented musicians.

Beautiful venue, modern yet intimate, with great programming. There are two parking garages less…read morethan a block away. They have a bar that also has food (sandwiches, cheese platter, and snacks) and hot drinks (incl. Cappuccinos, lattes, and cortaditos). The staff were helpful and cordial. Great place for enjoying a great program with friends or a date. You can dress up or wear smart casual. Will definitely be coming back!

Had a wonderful time and the classic Jackie Gleason theater! It was my first time and I was in…read moretotal aw of How magnificently striking the building was. The inside looked like it hadn't been touched since the 60's, just minor cosmetic fixes, but it was just so beautiful and retro. We were there for a concert and seated in the back, upper row, but still had a killer view of the performance. I highly recommend seeing a show here, the only minor inconvenience is the parking is sparce.

The venue was excellent! Everyone was having fun! The unfortunate thing was to have people…read morecutting line. It was a light rain outside and security was very quick at getting us indoors but some pompous people felt that they were better than the rest of us- smh. Anyway the adult beverages were excellent and local food was great. Definitely attend concerts here!!

Being open-minded and interested in experiencing various walks of life pays off when living in…read moreMiami. Looked on eventbrite for something to do on a recent Friday night. Found a RuPaul's Drag Race elimination round watch party. And this is how I learned about Villain Theater! From what I gathered, there is quite a variety of programming here like improv and comedy shows A friend and I met up here for the big event. I've been familiar with Little Haiti for decades but admittedly haven't kept up with what's going on since the area started changing. All that to say, I went in totally blind. Well, honey. Villain Theater opened my eyes! Wide open, in a great way. There is a lobby/waiting area with a concession stand and restrooms. The theater inside is dark with low lighting, plenty of seating and a stage that is easily viewable from any seat in the room. On the evening I visited, not only was there the RPDR watch party with amazing hosts, there was even an all-out revue! Now, I wasn't expecting this. Nevertheless, it was certainly an entertaining and tasteful experience with expert performers as well as amateurs. Pro tip is bring plenty of cash ($1s and $5s) - I know for next time. Performers also accept tips via electronic payment. :) Villain Theater felt like an all-inclusive safe space. Everyone was welcomed in and treated with respect. I highly commend the staff and hosts for doing an excellent job in that regard. Major pluses were free parking, cheeeap drinks and they have popcorn!

I like the Villain Theater. It's very friendly and you can tell it is very open to the community…read more We went to one of their improv shows for date night and it was very fun. I didn't get to try the food since we came from dinner. But they offer a selection of drinks. The show did run a little bit longer than expected. What's cool is that there are opportunities for you to take improv classes and also take your company here for team building.

The Colony Theater is a historic performing arts center on Lincoln Road in Miami. Built at a cost…read moreof $150,000, it first opened as a 1,200 seat Art Deco Paramount Pictures movie house on January 25, 1935 with actress Carol Lombard as the guest of honor. In the 1940's during WWII, the theater showed health and training videos to GI's in training. In the 1960's the movie theater was renovated along with all of Lincoln Road in the MiMo style of architecture (midcentury modern). Seating capacity was reduced to 894 seats. In the ensuing years the Colony used as a movie house and a live performance space. In 1971 Samuel Kipnis purchased the theater and used it to host The Greater Miami Educational Cultural Series and he showed educational films from his private collection. In 1982 ownership of the theater was taken over by the City of Miami Beach and the Miami City Ballet used it as a performance space. In 2006 the Colony Theatre underwent a $6.5 million renovation that returned it to its original Art Deco style and updated it with new light and sound equipment. I love when a historic building is saved, especially when it is such a wonderful example of Art Deco architecture. How wonderful that the theater is still being used today. It is even said to be haunted to be the spirit of a barking poodle and one that likes to hang out by the main stage and lobby. Today the Colony Theatre is a 417 seat performance venue managed by South Florida theater company, Miami New Drama who perform their theatrical season in the theater. The Colony also hosts film festivals, comedy, music, dance, and theater performances. The theater is nicknamed "Miami's Beauty Queen." Make like the golden age of Hollywood and take in a show. .

Even after all the years of marriage, my hubby comes up with creative date nights. I have to hand…read moreit to him, because he's always looking for innovative ways for us to have fun! That's really the key to a long relationship-seeing each other on a regular basis, doing things that are fun and different outside of the house, consistent quality time without work interruptions. Making this a priority - is important. All of you out there "newlyweds" trust me it makes a difference. So we went to the Colony theater on Lincoln Road. It was a cool night -perfect for a cocktail, relaxing and easy.. no hurry just taking in the sights and sounds. Latin music playing in the background, smell of perfume and spices in the air- outdoor cafes with with the warmth of flame lamps lighting the cool air. Breezing into the theater the sweet girl at the door greeted us with a huge smile and scanned our tickets. I fell in love with the play " Anna in the Tropics" this extraordinary play written by the Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz-playwright and director -is a work of art! It demonstrates the power of literature to move and inspire you. One of my favorite books, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, is central to this play. I thoroughly enjoyed the powerful images presented in this masterpiece. Art and literature came together in an extraordinary and impactful way. It is a play for adults because it deals with strong themes. But it is well done! I highly recommend this play! It is worth every penny. The quaint theatre situated on Lincoln Road surrounded by restaurants and bars was also quite comfortable and accommodating.

You MUST see this show @ Cubesque. Whether it's a date night (they are having a Valentine's show),…read morea girls night out (they are still having a Valentine's show but you don't need a date because your friends are way better company anyways), or a boys night out (there are scantily dressed women), this show will have you laughing, singing and dancing (and romancing if you went on that date). You will love it!

Clubesque is a new burlesque experience brought to Miami Beach (Filmore Theater) by producer and…read morevocalist Sunni Stephens. This Burlesque show, called Cocktails and Cabaret, unites classic American standards like "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" with contemporary pop songs like "Uptown Funk." It is classy, polished, playful, sensual, colorful and upbeat. Sunni Stephens is a great vocal talent with great stage presence, an approachable diva with wit, sass, and charm, and dripping with sexiness and sensuality. She brings highly respected Burlesque artists from across the world with wide ranging styles but all with artistry. I especially liked Pearle. Josette Pimenta is another excellent vocalist who is a perfect complement to Sunni Stephens. Often they sing together. They both fully possess the sexiness, sultry charm, playfulness, and strong stage presence in the style of the Marilyn Monroe era. Nicely mingled between ballads are first rate dancers with talent, style, energy and saltiness of the historic Vegas era. Jennifer Solano is the choreographer and lead dancer. She is a veteran Vegas dance, consummate artist with exceptional timing, skill, rhythm and flair. She owns the stage when she performs. She and her dancers wear fabulous and colorful Vegas style outfits with hats. Altogether, Clubesque offers great singing, a humorous drag queen hostess Noel Leon, beautiful dancing, and energy to have you cheering for more. If you like the music of great American standards, Donna Summers, Cher, Latin dance, and Sinatra classics, you'll find that and more. Open bar and table seating add to the old Hollywood and Vegas ambience. They all come off the stage and sing and dance by your seat. You won't get that kind of intimacy from major pop performers. Miami is fortunate to have such talent dedicated to offering a fun, sexy and lively musical production at a reasonable price. Go see it! Bring your partner and friends. Everyone I have taken has loved it. I bet you will too!

We went for our girls night in Miami & everything was so touching. From the art, interactive…read morevisuals, burlesque, and drinks. We were even talking about viewing the ones in Tampa and St. Lauderdale in the future. Sloan was so sweet and so worth supporting. We didn't want to leave and we wished this was assessable full time.

Fun live art experience! If you love art and creativity then you should definitely enjoy this…read moreevent! I went to the location at the Festival Bay Mall/Artegon. The line was a bit long but it moved fast once my friend and I realized the cash line was separated. Upon entering you have a food station with freshly made small portion food. I had tuna sashimi, mushroom veggie burger and truffle popcorn. All of it tasted great but my favorite was the tuna drizzled with soy sauce, sesame seeds, and some hard crusted tempura like crackers. So yummy! The rest of the space is filled with wall and live art with people painted in body art posing and being a part of the art themselves. Very unique and not your normal art event. There is a lot of nudity in the art and per the name of this event, you should leave your kids at home! Everything is tasteful which was great. It took my friend and I about 2 hours to look and enjoy. I'm so glad I finally experienced Nude Nite, you should too!!

Unpretentious family owned and operated business steps from the beach- great food with generous…read moreportions and happy hour ! Did not experience the high prices found in most beach restaurants and extremely clean

Meant to stop by for a coffee while waiting for an uber...ended up finding our new favorite spot in…read moreMiami!! The coffee was delicious. Freshly made espresso that you could actually taste in the coffee (as opposed to the usual milky-tasting coffee you get nowadays). The employees were so welcoming--we almost missed our uber because we were so caught up in conversation. After that experience, we came back the next day because we were excited to try the food. We were not disappointed! The freshly made chips and guac were so delicious that we got some to go. The chicken and rice bowl (forget the name) was a phenomenal combination of flavors. We also tried the BBQ chicken melt and the yuca fries (including the lime sauce) and loved it. If you're in Miami, you HAVE to come here. We can't wait to come back and try the breakfast at our next visit!

Thank you Miami Film Festival for getting me to the Olympia Theater so much this week. The Olympia…read moreis one of my favorite venues in Miami, plus my eldest graduated here and thus, a cherished memory. There are no concessions, but the event sponsors didn't have a problem with people bringing in food. I don't know if renovations are being done, but upstairs and some stairs were closed. The rest rooms are on the second floor, I didn't see an elevator.

I'm glad that such a historical and beautiful venue and artifact remains for many to enjoy in…read moredowntown Miami. This is a large theatre perfect for movie premieres and debuts - with a large main floor and a smaller second floor. We came to visit during the Miami Film Festival - it gave the movie an aura of greater casual fanciness being showcased in such a venue. Easy entrance and easy exit; lots of food options across the street st Julia and Henry's and on the weekends - farmers market with delicious hummus and Italian delicacies. Grab a movie, a beverage and a stroll. Enjoy!

I really enjoy this! I bought a VIP seat right in the center of the stage, front row and I almost…read morefelt like I was in the middle of the show! It was also cool that they had a Haunted House Walkthrough before the main show. I would highly recommend! Search Paranormal Cirque on Youtube for my full review of this experience!!!

I was SO dissapointed in this version of Cirque de Soleil (Paranormal Cirque). It was just cheesy…read moreamateurish aerial accounts and it was not an enjoyable experience. It was vulgar for the most part and felt myself clapping just to go along with the crowd. I have seen the actual Cirque de Soleil and it was breathtaking. This is was just a version of a cheap haunted house. Don't waste your money, wait for an actual Cirque show. This Paranormal Cirque is just a company trying to capitalizing on it's name. Save your money, you won't be impressed, it's not for kids under 13, and the acts seemed rushed and not well executed. I was ready to walk out if not for what I had paid for the tickets. Save yourself the money and dissapointment. I wish I could say it was great but it was a dud.

VOLTA is an amazing show. It's near the hardrock stadium in Miami. Circque Du Soleil never…read moredisappoints in their creative, props, storyline, talented artists and more. I won the tickets from Yelp and I can't thank them enough. Every seat in the show is designed to see the performance from a great angle. The stage is circular and the artists sort of rotate in a way that no matter if your sitting in the last row or the first, you will enjoy it. You can buy the tickets online and the show is still currently being featured until February 4 2018. (I think) My favorite act was the one where they used bicycles and did some amazing acrobatic things with them. I always enjoy the singing or music aspect of Cirque Du Soleil as well. Side Note: Parking is convenient and always monitored by the employees, so your vehicle will not get stuck or no one will block it. It was cash or you can use your sun pass sticker which makes it $5 cheaper. VOLTA is here for a little while longer in Miami, go check it out to get amazed by the performances.~

Oh VOLTA…read more This show is unlike any other Cirque Du Soleil show I've seen yet. This show has everything you expect from a Cirque show and more. The show has high flying aerialist and acrobats performing hoop diving, rings and even slackline. Jump ropers who go as fast as the light on the rope - and BMX riders that can perform tricks on their bikes that will leave your jaw on the ground. This show incorporates technology in the show with the lighting and use of projection on the stage to show "memories". The show is well constructed and has a great storyline behind it. The greys, the free spirits and the super elites. The costumes in this show are unique with each grouping mentioned above, as each costume has a different representation. The music in the show is great, it is something that can be listened to often and you would not know that it belong to a Cirque Du Soleil show. The Grand Chapiteau (the big top) is designed differently than the traditional colors of the big top which are usually a yellow gold and a dark blue. Volta has a grey big top tent and then they associate with lights so the tent changes colors which is neat to see at night time. The show is great for a girls night out, date night with a significant other or a day out with the kiddos. Just remember to find your free spirit.