Classical Percussion and Architectural Tours: What’s On in Miami This Monday

Explore the Stage: Arsht Center Docent Tours

Start your Monday with a deep dive into the architecture and history of one of the nation’s leading performing arts centers. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is hosting its signature Docent Tours today at 12:00 PM. These tours offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, highlighting the venue's stunning design and the technical secrets that bring world-class productions to life. It is an ideal way for residents and visitors alike to appreciate the cultural footprint of Downtown Miami.

Academic Excellence: Sijia Huang Percussion Recital

For those seeking a more melodic afternoon, the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music presents a Doctoral Classical Percussion Recital featuring Sijia Huang. This free public performance begins at 5:00 PM at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, specifically within the Newman Recital Hall. Attendees can expect a diverse program showcasing advanced percussive techniques and contemporary classical works. It is a fantastic opportunity to support local emerging talent in an intimate, high-tech acoustic setting.

Wellness and Wonders: Sound Healing and Art

If relaxation is the priority, the Faena Hotel Miami Beach is hosting its 'Sound Healing and Mantras in the Hammam' today at the Tierra Santa Healing House. This session provides a meditative experience centered on vibration and vocal mantras, designed to reset the mind for the week ahead. Additionally, several of Miami’s top museums remain open for Monday explorations:

• Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

  Visit the waterfront to see "Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte," a captivating photography exhibition inspired by Afro-Caribbean spiritual traditions. Also on display is "Fragments of Time," which utilizes video works from the museum’s permanent collection to explore memory and humanity.

• Frost Science Museum

  The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science continues its popular "Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius" exhibition. Guests can explore the Renaissance master's inventions and anatomical studies through immersive digital galleries and life-sized models.

Winter Party Festival Kick-Off

Today also marks the official start of the Winter Party Festival, a week-long celebration of music and community that raises funds for the National LGBTQ Task Force. While many of the larger dance events take place later in the week, Monday serves as the arrival and community greeting phase, with various hospitality hubs and local meetups across Miami Beach welcoming attendees from around the globe.