Miami - February 04, 2010

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Super things to bowl you over.

HEAR
The Life of Josephine Baker
What: The flapper’s son recalls her dismal childhood, colorful Paris years, and ties to the French Resistance, kicking off Black History Month.
Why: A performance of the famous Banana Dance.
When: Mon., 7 p.m.
Where: World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach (305-532-9336).

OPT
For MCB’s Super Ballet Sunday
What: Get 44 percent off tickets to The Neighborhood Ballroom, the tale of a bohemian’s quest for love (and sex) through waltz, quickstep, fox-trot, and mambo.
Why: Use promo code SB44 online by 2 p.m. tomorrow.
When: Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House at Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. (305-949-6722).

TRY
Shroom Dinner
What: A seven-course tasting menu highlighting seasonal black truffles (scrambled eggs, risotto, apple tart with truffled crème fraiche).
Why: Nobody knows the truffles you’ve seen.
When: Thru Feb. 28. Wed.-Sun., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: The Grill at The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305-520-6400).

FOLD
Valentine’s Origami
What: Make hearts, cards, love trinkets, and a naughty project.
Why: See what pops up.
When: Wed., 8 p.m.
Where: Sweat Records, 5505 NE 2nd Ave. (305-342-0953).

DRINK
Endless Champagne
What: The $42 prix fixe menu comes with bottomless bubbly for Super Bowl widows.
Why: Dishes like hamachi and coconut ceviche, local pompano with fried green tomatoes, and a milk chocolate and peanut butter napoleon.
When: Sun., 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Acqua at Four Seasons, 1435 Brickell Ave. (305-381-3190).

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