NightGarden returns to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden this Friday.
Photo by World Red Eye
Friday, November 7
NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Kick off the holiday season at the annual NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, a glowing wonderland of lights, public art, and family activities. Blending technology and nature, the activation is a multisensory experience for guests of all ages. This year’s edition will deliver new installations, upgraded lighting experiences, and the debut of “The Tree of Life,” a touch-activated centerpiece that comes alive with light projection. 6 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets cost $46 via feverup.com.
Saturday, November 8
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Festival Del Plátano at Juan Pablo Duarte Park
The Festival Del Plátano is back for a second year to celebrate Miami’s Dominican heritage in Allapattah. The day festival, held at Juan Pablo Duarte Park in the heart of Little Santo Domingo, features art exhibitions, live performances, activities for kids, a market supporting local small businesses, and, as the name suggests, plenty of traditional plantain-based dishes. This year’s special guest artist, Dominican muralist Néstor “Angurria” García, is best known for his impactful Doña Patria: Dominican Beauty series. 1 p.m. at Juan Pablo Duarte Park, 1776 NW 28th St., Miami; 786-220-4590; allapattahcdc.org. Admission is free.
Stargazing Night: Beaver Moon at Fruit & Spice Park
Sweater weather is flickering in and out of South Florida, but we can always pretend as long as there’s a bonfire nearby. If you’re craving an evening away from Miami’s light pollution, head further South for Stargazing Night: Beaver Moon at Homestead’s Fruit & Spice Park. Bring your telescope or procure one of the s’mores kits that will be available for guests during the evening. Then, cozy up under the stars and watch the full moon rise over this 37-acre tropical botanical garden with more than 500 varieties of fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices. 6:30 p.m. at Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead; 305-247-5727. Tickets cost $10 via miamidade.gov.
Siudy Garrido celebrates 25 years at the Arsht Center Saturday night.
Siudy Flamenco at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Siudy Flamenco founder Siudy Garrido’s creative career spans 25 years, marked by notable achievements, including the founding of her flamenco company in the U.S., music video cameos, and Off-Broadway productions. During that time, she’s sold out shows at the Adrienne Arsht Center countless times. Her latest, “Alive,” highlights some of her most memorable numbers and features the world premiere of a new piece in memory of José Luis de la Paz, her company’s longtime music director and guitarist, as well as appearances by acclaimed dancer José Manuel Álvarez and dancer and actor George Akram. 8 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $35 to $198 via arshtcenter.org.
Aja Monet at The Ground
If you’ve only read Aja Monet, you have not yet experienced the full breadth of her powers. The writer and activist takes the stage at The Ground Saturday with her spellbinding fusion of poetry, soul, and live instrumentation. Backed by a full band, the Miami-born poet and musician blurs the line between spoken word and song, creating performances that feel like intimate, collective revelations. Her voice, steady and charged with emotion, carries both the weight of history and the pulse of modernity. 8 p.m. at The Ground, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; thegroundmiami.com. Tickets cost $45 via dice.fm.
Ryan Castro brings his Sendé World Tour to the Kaseya Center Sunday night.
Sunday, November 9
Broward Center’s Symphony of the Americas
The latest show in the Broward Center’s Symphony of the Americas series tackles music by three of the most recognizable names in classical music history: Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Guest pianist Mary Anne Huntsman joins the orchestra for pieces that swing from bright and lively to otherworldly and cinematic. Think of it less as a stuffy classical music concert and more of a showcase of how centuries-old melodies can still hit hard, especially in a live setting. 2 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $41 to $118 via ticketmaster.com.
Ryan Castro at the Kaseya Center
Latin rapper and singer Ryan Castro is taking over the Kaseya Center with his Sendé World Tour, so named after his 2025 album, which tapped into a new sound. Inspired by his time living in Curaçao, Sendé experiments with dancehall and reggae, and contains just one reggaeton song. Still, fans of the old sound need not fret — expect to hear Castro’s most popular hits, including “Quema,” “Jordan,” “Mujeriego,” and “Monastery.” 8:30 p.m. at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $90 to $232 via ticketmaster.com.