15 December 18-24, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | TICKETS gablestage.org (305) 445-1119 November 21 to December 21 Directed by Bari Newport “…a moving and heartfelt portrait of romance and passion.“ - The New York Times SUN 12/21 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI THE PRAYER There is quite literally no voice as angelic as that of Andrea Bocelli, whose December con- certs have become a standing holiday tradi- tion for South Florida audiences. The Tuscan tenor’s latest U.S. tour highlights selections from A Family Christmas, the 2022 project he recorded with his son Matteo and daughter Virginia, alongside opera classics from Ro- manza and Sacred Arias. His touring orches- tra also remains one of the largest classical ensembles to pass through Kaseya Center each year, including local symphonic players contracted for the night — quite the boost for Miami’s orchestral scene. 7:30 p.m. at Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777- 1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $111 to $528 via ticketmaster.com. CAROLINE VAL MON 12/22 ▼ MIAMI BEACH ALL THAT JAZZ Whether you’re a jazz connoisseur or neo- phyte, Jazz at the Betsy is a great place to get acquainted with the local scene. This week, the longest-running music series on Miami Beach welcomes award-winning pianist and composer David Attelan, who is renowned for producing music for films, television shows, fashion shows, brands, and other art- ists. 6 p.m. at The Betsy, 1440 Ocean Dr., Mi- ami Beach; 844-539-2840. Admission is free with RSVP via thebetsyhotel.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON The Conrad’s A Very Sinatra Christmas Special, staged on the property’s open-air sixth-floor terrace, leans on the late singer’s 1950s and ‘60s holiday recordings, particularly arrange- ments from A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra. The show is part of the Under the Stars series, which brings jazz, Broadway, and tribute acts to nontraditional venues around South Florida, from Wynwood rooftops to Brickell hotel lounges. The Conrad, which typically books DJs and hotel-bar sets, rarely hosts full-seated performances, making this a special holiday treat. 6 p.m. at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.; 954-414-5100; hilton.com. Tickets cost $25 to $65 via feverup.com. CAROLINE VAL TUE 12/23 ▼ DORAL BAD NIGHT Before you fire up the Caja China for Noche Buena, head to the Miami Improv for Noche Mala, a comedy night which the venue de- scribes as “Miami’s naughtiest, wildest way to celebrate the holiday season.” With special guest Angelina Castro, the event puts a come- dic, adults-only twist on classic game shows courtesy of Cafecito Comedy. 8 p.m. at the Mi- ami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste. 224, Doral; 305-441-8200. Tickets cost $16 via mi- amiimprov.com. SOPHIA MEDINA WED 12/24 ▼ OLYMPIA HEIGHTS BLOCK PARTY Forget the stress and hassle of planning your Noche Buena party — leave it to Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park instead. Hosted by La Colonia, the park will host the World’s Largest Noche Buena Party, complete with a pan-con-lechon made in an authentic Caja China, as well as mojitos and coquitos. Cele- brate Christmas Eve the Miami way. 5 p.m. at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami; 866- 404-6010. Tickets cost $39 via miamiwonder- land.com. SOPHIA MEDINA [email protected] Andrea Bocelli, Sunday Photo by Giovanni de Sandre
