AVENTURA, Fla. – Love is in the air this February at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center with an exciting variety of shows, including The Sinatra Experience with Dave Halston; Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour 2025; The Drifters and more.
Start February with the classics astheTribute Masters presents The Sinatra Experience with Dave Halston on Saturday, February 1 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Halston is a performer so authentic to Sinatra that he was chosen by Frank Sinatra’s widow, Barbara, to perform for her birthday party. This special performance of music, laughter and a zesty lineup of Sinatra’s most popular songs is performed with the original music arrangements by a world-class band. Halston has delivered the Sinatra sound and swagger with a swanky Vegas vibe to capacity sold-out crowds in venues nationwide.
Get ready to laugh as Cho Industries presents Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour 2025 as the comedian brings his family-friendly tour back to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center as part of the Aventura Stand Up Comedy Series on Thursday February 6, at 8 p.m. He is the first comedian in 50 years to be inducted into The Grand Ole Opry and has made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show and The Late, Late Show.
The City of Aventura presents The Drifters, celebrating the legendary hits which led the musical pioneers to be the first Black artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, on Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Under the auspices of their original management team, star lead singer Jerome Jackson has continued the group’s historical journey for the past several decades performing such classics as “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Dance with Me,” “Spanish Harlem” and “Stand by Me.” They are the first musical group to add string instruments to rhythm and blues music and the first to sell two million records. The Drifters received a Grammy® nomination for Best Rock and Roll Recording for “Under the Boardwalk,” which has been listed as the most-played rhythm and blues record of all time.
Transport back to the 70s as South Florida Legends presents Bee Gees NOW! The Tribute on Saturday, February 8 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. A masterful musical journey delivering the Bee Gees songbook of beautiful love ballads and dance fever hits that made them a musical sensation. Considered to have the most dynamic, interactive and thoroughly entertaining tribute to the multi-platinum kings of disco, Bee Gee NOW! has toured around the globe to standing ovations.
The City of Aventura brings the laughter with the hilarious musical comedy Disenchanted! A Hilarious Musical Comedyon Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The show received an Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical nomination from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and a Best New Off-Broadway Musical nomination from the Off Broadway Alliance. The original storybook heroines have tossed their tiaras and come to life to set the record straight after having had enough of poisoned apples, glass slippers and how they are portrayed in today’s pop culture. The royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth in this production developed by Fiely Matias and the book, music and lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino. The Disenchanted tour is presented by Marcie Gorman & MNM Theatre.
The City of Aventura presents Phat Cat Swinger on Saturday, February 15 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The band led smooth jazz legend Dave Koz to rave “These guys are the real deal …they’re the full package.” Described by some as if Bruno Mars and Frank Sinatra made a band, Phat Cat Swinger specializes in high-energy music with that classic Hollywood touch. With its showmanship, movement and creative takes on swing classics, this 11-piece big band is also known for presenting The Wonderful World of Swing at Disney Parks and has appeared in videos with Christina Aguilera and the Jonas Brothers. Featuring arrangements of hits from Setzer to Bublé to Bruno Mars and everything in between, this high-energy, musically impeccable show promises to have audiences of all ages dancing in the aisles.
Prepare to be mesmerized as The City of Aventura presents Aluminum Group, which after over a decade of touring worldwide, has created the new and spectacular The Aluminum Show on Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Suitable for all ages and languages, this magical, mystery-filled show combines visual theater, dance and humor into an exciting, multi-sensory experience. Reported as “one of a kind” by Broadway World and “an amazing visual show” by BBC News, this is the story of one man’s incredible journey to a parallel universe and a futuristic planet made entirely of aluminum. There, aluminum pipes come to life transforming into imaginary, mysterious and playful characters right before the audience’s eyes.
The City of Aventura presents L’Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Wednesday, February 19 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, February 20 at 8 p.m at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. A musical journey from the stages of New York’s lower east side to the bright lights of Broadway. Rooted in history, heritage and tradition, four Jewish performers along with a live band deliver iconic songs and share the historical stories that go with them. The show explores and celebrates the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists including Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, Kander & Ebb, Bock & Harnick, Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Sondheim.]
The City of Aventura presents The Lovin’ Spoonful on Friday, February 21 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Their rich, good-time catalog of hits made them one of the world’s most beloved groups of the ’60s. America’s answer to the Beatles, the group exploded onto the charts sending their first seven singles soaring onto Billboard’s top 10 chart virtually overnight. Their first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” flew to the top of the charts and was followed by an unprecedented string of hits including: “Daydream,” “Younger Girl,” “Summer in the City,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Coconut Grove” and “She’s Still a Mystery (to Me),” among others. Today, the Lovin’ Spoonful tours with founding member Steve Boone along with Jeff Alan Ross, Bill Cinque, Rob Bonfiglio and Mike Auturi as they faithfully celebrate the music of this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Enjoy the music of an icon as South Florida Legends presents Thiller: A Michael Jackson Tribute on Saturday, February 22 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.This electrifying tribute delivers all the hits from the early Jackson Five days to Michael’s solo career including “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller” and “Black or White.” This show also recreates the MTV videos performed with signature stage moves, back up dancers and an ensemble cast of musicians in the Thriller Band. Audiences are invited to bring a camera for photos of the cast after the show.
Miami International Piano Festival presents critically acclaimed Israeli pianist Ariel Lanyi on Sunday, February 23 at 5 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. International Piano Magazine reported, “Ariel Lanyi has had an impressive couple of years, shining in both the Leeds and Rubinstein competitions, and it is easy to see why. He has relaxed authority and a straightforward, unfussy style that makes the playing feel problem-free. In all 12 of Schumann’s Études Symphoniques, Op 13, he produced intelligent virtuosity, gentle at times but with plenty of zing when he needed it.” The pianist, recording artist and music critic John Bell Young noted, “Fortunately for the savvy listener, Mr. Lanyi’s authority, which belies his age, takes no prisoners as he expertly leads us on a no-nonsense artistic journey as satisfying as it is substantive…. He brings to his wide repertoire a remarkable seriousness of purpose that demonstrates uncommonly astute judgment and maturity, qualities that will serve him well for the long and prosperous career that certainly awaits him.” This show is not suggested for children under 12 years of age.
RK Cultural Productions proudly presents Leland Ko for his first Miami-area appearance on Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. This young cellist of Canadian Chinese descent is a graduate of Princeton, New England Conservatory and Juilliard and brings to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center the music of Kodaly, Bartok and Bright Sheng, all resplendent with invigorating folk themes. Leland is fascinated with folk music, not just as a link between popular music and classical music but as a bridge between classical musicians and people worldwide. This program is not just a collection of vibrant and invigorating music for cello and piano. It’s a celebration of the dance and the spirit of life that so many cultures share. The term “Volksgeist” may translate from German as “people’s spirit,” but it embodies a broader concept of a national or shared cultural spirit. Don’t miss this performance by a young virtuoso making waves among the new generation of cellists worldwide.
Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org, by phone at 877.311.7469 or 954.462.0222 or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call 954.660.6307.
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The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-square-foot, 330-seat waterfront complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages.
