I love me an outdoor space for live performances and Miami Beach Bandshell is one of my favorite…read morespaces for that in the city. Located in North Miami Beach, the space is nice, spacious and right by the beach so you get this night time beach breeze (if you're attending an evening concert). They have a parking lot conveniently a block away and a bunch of street parking all around. Everytime I have attended an event here, it's typically seamless, well organized and an overall great time. They usually offer seats in the back end of the space, with standing free-space all around. Bars on the sides of the entrance and the stage in the middle. Since it is a smaller venue, you usually get a good view wherever you're at due to the size of the space. I love watching up and coming artists here because it's such an intimate experience.

This is a great outdoor event space. First and foremost, because they have some roof coverage which…read moreis a huge plus seeing as it can get quite hot in Miami. Love the fact that it's enclosed with walls so it makes for an intimate setting. We were here for the Chew on This SOBEWFF event and it was great. The majority of the seating was under shade and they had large fans which provided a nice breeze. The food vendors were great. I think the best bite of the afternoon was the Ms. Cheezious Grilled Blue & Bacon sandwich. Delicious flavor combo! The podcasts featured in the program were very entertaining and also had participation from the crowd which was nice. My fav podcast was the Chewed Up podcast cause I've been a fan of Michael, Clinton and Carla for quite some time. So it was awesome to see them do their thing live!

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.

This little circus came to town in January 2026 and I thought I would give it a try because it was…read morebasically a mile from my house in the Broward Mall west parking lot. I took my mother and my adult daughter on a Wednesday night. We had handicapped seats, which were first come first serve, so I wanted to arrive early and get a good seat. We arrived about an hour early, and were able to park just steps from the entrance. When we walked in, we saw a room full of concessions : soda, popcorn, cotton candy, nachos, and all of the usual circus foods. There were only about four other people inside the big tent, and we were worried that it was going to be an empty house. Little by little it started to fill up and it got to be about half full. The handicapped seats were really good, lower level center, about five or six rows back. Before the show and during intermission they had vendors coming around selling the cotton candy, popcorn, soda, and also chocolate covered apples, chocolate covered, strawberries, and all kinds of light up toys that were catching the eyes of children. There were a few children there, but not too many since it was a Wednesday night. The show started pretty much right on time. There were dancers, jugglers, and acrobats and all kinds of dazzling costumes. They opened up with a big production with many people, and then went into an act with an aerial performer who swung by her arms , her feet, her hair and who also juggled while suspended. There were several different acrobatic acts, men and women in groups completing daring feats of balance and all sorts of gymnastics that included platforms, ladders, and even blindfolds. They also had a modern clown who entertained the crowd between acts. During intermission dancers and acrobats walked around selling novelties and taking photographs that they would try to sell. (I doubt anyone got out of there without spending an extra $15-$10). Overall it was very entertaining and something a little out of the ordinary. I know they had special prices for children....so don't miss it if Cirque Italia comes to your town!

BE VERY CAUTIOUS! I have not been to the show yet. I have tickets coming up but I was scammed in…read moreterms of who I bought the tickets from, the amount charged. I believed I was using the Cirque Italia website but it turned out to be a secondary seller that tripled the price of tickets. There is absolutely no recourse for cancelling, exchanging tickets and it is very difficult to get a real person to talk to about the issue.

This studio is extremely professional and produces such beautiful dancers. I danced at this studio…read morefrom 2006-2012; I did tap, ballet, pointe and piano. I learned so much in every single class I took. In university at USF I took a semester of ballet and the teacher complimented my technique as being the best one in the class, all thanks to the wonderful education I received at academy of arts. Now in 2025 my 3 year old daughter is taking classes and is enjoying every class. My mother, daughter and I recently went to the Christmas show and we were so proud to experience the show. It was such a great show, still professional and beautiful. 13 years later and Academy of Arts is still producing wonderful dancers. I highly recommend this studio to all dancers and artists who are eager to learn and perfect their craft.

Located in a warehouse area near U.S. 27 and Johnson Street in West Pines, Academy of Arts is under…read morethe ownership and direction of Rebeca Russo-Columbo, a Cuban-American former dancer. This is a full dance school that offers: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Pas De Deux, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Modern Dance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Drama, Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Voice. The faculty is certified and have led professional careers in their respective areas of creative expertise. They begin laying a foundation from the preschool years all the way to young adulthood. And they have both female and male students. They also offer an AfterSchool program and work your child's classes at a mutually suitable schedule. The cost of the classes is comparable to other dance academies. I have enjoyed closely watching the development in my niece, as well as in many of her close friends. I also look forward to their professionally-mounted recitals every year.

Wonderful people and a great environment to learn in. My kid…read morelove it !!! We are so thankful for LCA Performing and Arts !

I filled out the form to pre register, gave my credit card information, was charged almost $300,…read morebut I never confirmed and never took my daughter to the camp. I was not refunded, was told I could instead use the credit. I asked if I could use it in the next summer they said yes, but when the time came, they said they had no record of the conversation and I was denied. I lost that money!! Make sure you keep a record of every communication.

Be their guest -- seriously, you won't regret it! I saw Beauty and the Beast at Area Stage in…read moreDecember, and it was honestly one of the best theater experiences I've had. The immersive setup made it feel like you were right in the middle of the story, and the cast was incredible. Their singing was amazing, but what really impressed me was how versatile they were -- everyone just embodied their roles so naturally. The attention to detail was next level. Even the lobby was themed to match the show, which made the whole night feel extra special. It reminded me a little of Sleep No More in New York -- not quite as interactive, but it had that same feeling of being part of the story rather than just watching it unfold. A couple of tips if you're planning to go: Get there early if you care about where you sit. Since it's immersive, the experience can vary depending on where you're positioned. Parking is in a garage nearby, and you'll have to walk a bit to the venue, so check the map on their website beforehand -- it'll save you some stress (especially if you do end up running late) They do have concessions, but dont expect anything super fancy or unique. I think they missed out on an opportunity to do something fun and thematic with this. Overall, I'd see this again in a heartbeat, and I'm already looking forward to checking out more shows here. Highly recommend!

Families with children and/or friends on the autism spectrum who intend to enroll in the ITP…read more(Inclusive Theatre Program, now called Inspired Theatre Program) classes at Area Stage, please read below before moving forward. Our daughter, now a 9-year-old girl on the spectrum who loves art and music in an incredible way, started her journey with Area Stage in mid-2024 by taking private lessons with Annette, an amazing instructor at Area Stage. Under Annette's guidance and patience, our daughter improved tremendously and was able to perform in three showcases where she sang and danced alongside other children. This success did not come without challenges. Raising and supporting a child on the spectrum can be very difficult. From meltdowns and lack of attention to struggles with taking turns and stimming, families connected to autism understand these behaviors can be caused by many factors such as inflexibility or sensory overload, which are often misunderstood by neurotypical people as misbehavior or poor parenting. Fortunately, everywhere we have gone to help improve our daughter's behavior and skills, we have been blessed with people who truly understand autism and know how to support autistic children, just like Annette did. That changed on May 14th, 2026, when our daughter's instructor had an emergency and could not attend class, so a substitute instructor was assigned to the ITP class. Our daughter had a rough day during class and, as we were told, she was not following directions and was being disruptive. She was repeatedly told not to do certain things because they were "not allowed," as if that alone has ever been an effective way to regulate or support a child on the spectrum. Our daughter was in deep distress, as she often becomes when something triggers a shutdown. Her behavior escalated to the point that the Director of Inspired Theatre Project, Irma Becker, stepped in and told her she was misbehaving, that wh. This is a 1 hour class. Meanwhile, I, her father, was sitting outside waiting for the class to finish. Once the time was up, I approached the door where the children exit from, but no one came out. As I got closer, I heard, "So who's coming to pick up this child today?" To my surprise, it was Irma asking who was picking up my daughter. When I explained that I was her father, Irma approached me aggressively and explained that my daughter did not want to participate and that she was a "mean girl" who pushed her multiple times while she was trying to get her to follow directions. My daughter was listening to everything Irma was saying because they were standing next to each other. While Irma discussed my daughter's behavior with me, my daughter became even more overwhelmed, yelling and completely out of control. I told Irma that I would talk to my daughter later at home, but she continued escalating the situation. In the middle of the chaos, she told me that we needed to discuss next year's enrollment because of my daughter's behavior, although she still had to commit to participating in this year's showcase. I was speechless and asked, "Do you even know that my daughter is on the spectrum?" In response, Irma began listing her titles and degrees in behavioral therapy, completely contradicting herself through her own behavior. It is truly sad that someone like this could be in charge of a program such as this one. We formally contacted ownership via email to explain the situation, hoping to schedule a meeting, discuss possible solutions, and receive an apology. Instead, we were told that after conducting an investigation with the people present, ownership concluded that Irma never said anything inappropriate about our daughter. Additionally, our daughter was removed from the inclusive program entirely only two weeks before her showcase. During a call with ownership regarding our email, the owner himself told us that he believed the problem with our daughter was that she was "not used to hearing no." Imagine saying that about a child on the autism spectrum, as if simply hearing "no" were ever a solution for autism-related behaviors. This was coming from someone who has never spent even a second with our daughter, yet still felt comfortable giving an opinion about her behavior. What I see here is a major red flag. When someone reports misconduct, unethical behavior, or unprofessional conduct and their concerns are immediately dismissed or denied, it creates an environment where that behavior can continue unchecked and potentially lead to even more serious problems. It is like calling a police department to report misconduct by the chief of police, only for the person making the complaint to be punished for speaking up. Thank you for creating a program that helps so many students with special needs. I truly hope this experience serves as an opportunity for growth and improvement so the program can become even more inclusive moving forward.

Amazing customer service and very talented artist. Thank you so very much Kei Murakami greatly…read moreappreciated

I can't recommend these folks strongly enough! Kei is a true artist, and Gavin (manages the…read morecustomer and business side) is awesome to work with. They're both super friendly, super responsive, and great at what they do. I needed a custom piece done for a somewhat unique scenario, and very last minute I might add, and Kei knocked it out of the park!! She even saved me from a design / color choice I had in mind that would have sent the wrong message by Japanese tradition.

For our last day in Miami, we decided to eat lunch at one of our favorites, Sazon. This was our…read morefirst time to sit at their back patio, and I loved it!! It is casual, but pretty at the same time. A nice breeze blows that will keep you cook plus there are fans and AC. The atmosphere is great especially with the Cuban music playing. The service is always impeccable. They make sure your experience is a good one, and pay attention to every detail. The food is always incredible. My favorite dish is the Masa de Puerco which consists of fried pork chunks that are super soft served with sweet plaintains and moro which is dirty rice with black beans. Another great thing about Sazon is that they serve brunch from 12 to 3 pm.

Found myself in south beach Miami. The local hotel staff recommended I take the trolley north and…read moreglad we did This is authentic Cuban food This is Miami at its finest. What a meal what an experience Steak, rice, chicken, don't know where to start. Look at these pictures. Greeted at the door. Made to feel like you belong here. You are family Thank you Jorge for the 5 star service