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April 2019

Amparo

In order to understand the present, you have to go back in time. An immersive theater experience that reveals the truth behind Havana Club rum and the family that created it. It takes you straight into the heart of the family’s fight for truth, country and legacy during the midst of the Revolution. Opens April 4, goes through May at Villa 221 in Downtown Miami. Tickets: $79. 221 NE 17th St, Miami, 33132. 305.416.5280

Big Bunny Invasion

A public art installation that blends ne art and community to ignite imaginations while providing the perfect setting for families to unwind, create and learn. Aside from the giant, glowing bunnies, there will also be art activities for kids and live performances. Select nights at Pinecrest Gardens from April 5 – 20. Gates open at 6 p.m. 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest. 305.669.6990

Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra

Grammy-winner and UM Frost School of Music professor Dafnis Prieto conducts the Downbeat Award-winning Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra in music from his 2019 Grammy-winning big band recording “Back to the Sunset.” Gusman Concert Hall. April 24. Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors. 1314 Miller Dr. 305.248.3355

Havana Night Cooking Classes

Experience the flavors of Cuba at the Biltmore. Learn how to cook tostones with pickles and onions, cilantro lime aioli, grilled skirt steak with garlic herb, arroz congri and flan. With these easy recipes, you’ll be serving up dinner Havana-style in no time. Wednesday, April 17. 6:30 p.m. $114. 1200 Anastasia Ave. 305.913.3200

Eggsplore Fairchild

Spend Easter morning at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. Hunt through the Palmetum for thousands of eggs filled with goodies. The egg hunt will be divided into two age groups: 1 – 5 and 6 – 12. The fun isn’t just for the kids: for $15, enjoy an unlimited variety of mimosas. Sunday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. Registration required. 10901 Old Cutler Rd. 305.667.1651

Dazed and Confused (35mm)

Now that it’s medically legal… we can suggest you see Dazed and Confused on April 20 at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Go back in time to a period of Led Zeppelin, bell-bottoms and irresponsible youth. Part of the Gables Cinema’s After Hour program every Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and include free popcorn and a happy hour. The film introduced Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright, alright. 260 Aragon Ave. 786.472.2249