Entertainment

Happy New Year! It’s 2026, the holidays are over and the festivals and more are back! Here’s a list of fun to be had around Miami-Dade County during the first month of the year. King Mango Strut in Coconut Grove It’s tradition, the first weekend of the year is when by far the wackiest parade takes place …

The faculty of the Miami International Piano Festival Academy will be tickling the ivories from Jan. 6-12, 2026 during a week-long concert series happening at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club. Each night will feature a new artist taking the stage and the schedule is as follows. All concerts are at 7 p.m. except for Jan. …

The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. And here are some special events coming up: The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop at the Fountain Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for info. …

“& Juliet” is making its South Florida premiere as part of the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Dec. 30, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. The play is a reimagining of the William Shakespeare classic “Romeo & Juliet” that asks the question… what if Juliet went on …

Here’s an advance screening of the new horror film from Sony Pictures Entertainment – “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” Complimentary passes are available for this adrenaline-fueled film on a first-come, first-served basis. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (rated-R) When: Monday, Jan. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura …

Rides, games and live bands are featured at Family Fun Fest in Parkland. Food vendors will be at the event.  Entry is free. Rides cost $3 to $6 each. Wristbands are available for unlimited rides.  The event in 2026 is: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, January 9. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 10. …

For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in film in West Broward.  The PG-rated animated film in 2026 is “The Wild Robot” produced by DreamWorks Animation 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 9, and entry is free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and food vendors are at the event if …

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. Here is the January lineup: Saturday, Jan. 3 …

The folks at Citytheatre.com are once again hosting “City Reads,” for 2026 that feature live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary.  The first event of the season …

Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are permitted at some events. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk …

Here’s a sample of the dialogue of this new scary movie from Paramount Pictures: 911. What’s your emergency? He’s acting crazy. He killed all the others. Who killed the others? We’re in Hawaii! This is crazy. The film will be shown at Regal Dania Pointe on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, before it opens nationwide on …