January 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Way tutu much fun.

SEE
Miami City Ballet
What: La Valse, George Balanchine’s ballroom waltz; Nine Sinatra Songs, Twyla Tharp’s pas de deux set to the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes; and “Aurora’s Wedding,” Marius Petipa’s finale from The Sleeping Beauty.
Why: Luck be a ballerina tonight.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Tickets at 305-929-7010 or online at carnivalcenter.org.

PARTY
Dream in Green
What: Celebrate the nonprofit’s two-year anniversary and donate to the Green Schools Challenge, a program educating children about energy conservation.
Why: Save water — drink cocktails.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Set, 320 Lincoln Rd. Tickets and info at rsvp@dreamingreen.org.

HEAR
Overproof
What: The Latin jazz trio performs as part of Miami Light Project’s and Fundarte’s Global Cuba Fest.
Why: Yes, you cantante.
When: Sun., 5 p.m.
Where: Spiegelworld tent, 22nd St. & Collins Ave. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

EAT
Dinner in Paradise
What: A six-course dinner by chefs from Tantra, Loews Miami Beach, and Biscaya Grill to benefit Treemendous Miami.
Why: Food among the flowers.
When: Sun., 5 p.m.
Where: Paradise Farms, 19801 SW 320 St., Homestead (305-248-4181).

DO
Redland Riot Road Rallye
What: A driving tour of Miami’s real South, including stops at Burr’s Berry Farm and Schnebly Redland’s Winery.
Why: You’re a little bit country.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Cauley Square, 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Info at 305-443-7973 or rob@redlandriot.com.