Comedy arrives at the well-known Trail Theater The imaginary patient, by Molière, a work of world classic theater, in a presentation by the Victoria Murtagh acting school. The note states: “Celebrate a classic rooted in our culture with more than 350 years of wit and humor with an exclusive presentation, a comedy that has stood the test of time. This unique show brings together a great talented cast, in a night that promises unforgettable laughter and moments of pure entertainment. Immerse yourself in the world of Molière, discover his characters and their extravagant delusions in an adaptation that remains relevant today. A performance that will bring this theatrical masterpiece to life, capture your heart and leave you with a smile on your face.” Thursday, May 30, at 8 pm, at the Trail Theater, 3715 SW 8 St., Miami33134. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.
Day of exiled theater
This year, as part of the activities of the Day of Dramaturgy and the Cuban Exile Theater, Artefactus Cultural Project and the Cuatrogatos Foundation, will present Words on the Edge 2, a selection of monologues and scenes from works written by Carlos A. Aguilera, Raúl de Cárdenas, Grethel Delgado, Eddy Díaz Souza, Chely Lima, Pedro R. Monge Rafuls, Matías Montes Huidobro, Cristina Rebull, Antonio Orlando Rodríguez and Legna Rodríguez Iglesias . The texts will be interpreted by actors Juan David Ferrer, Daisy Fontao, Mabel Roch, Julio Rodríguez, Joel Sotolongo and Grettel Trujillo. This evening, in tribute to the artistic legacy of Daisy Fontao, will take place on Thursday, May 30 at 8:30 pm at the Artefactus Cultural Center, 12302 SW 133 Ct., Miami, 33186. Admission is free.
poetic night
The Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center and the Ibero-American Literary Circle invite you to the Miami Poetry Gathering directed by the Colombian writer Mercedes Minota. It is a space open to literature and poetry, where guests and the audience have the opportunity to read their poems with an open microphone. Thursday, May 30, at 7 pm, at the MHCAC, 111 SW 5th. Avenue, Miami.
Premiere at Theater 8
The work My mother, my girlfriend and me, a comedy by Argentine playwright Mechi Bove, will have its premiere in the United States on Friday, May 31, at Teatro 8, 2173 SW 8 St., Miami, 33135. In the play, the character of Fernando is a bachelor who, at his 43 years old, still lives with his mother Victoria. The man decides to settle down with Leticia, the first woman he really cares about. This forces him to face the difficult task of introducing his girlfriend to his mother. But a Christmas Eve dinner may change everything when Fernando announces to Victoria that he is finally leaving his mother’s house to live with Leticia, who in turn does not know that Fernando still lives with her mother. It is directed by Alejandro Vales and stars Jessica Álvarez Diéguez, Martin Sipicki and Agustina Lecouna. Performances Friday the 31st at 9 pm and Saturday June 1, at 8:30 pm. Reservations at (305) 541-4841 and on the page www.teatro8.com.
imperial rice
The Troop of Actors company premieres the short film imperial rice, script and direction by Nitsy Grau, starring Marcos Miranda. It is a short film about the fear of loneliness and Alzheimer’s, which so many elderly people suffer from. It is also a film about the fear of oblivion and being forgotten. The 16-minute film will have its world premiere at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, 1200 Coral Way, Miami, 33145, on Friday, May 31, at 7. Free admission.
Book Release
Cuban writer Lizette Espinosa presents her book of poetry Like someone who fears nothing, which is part of the Poetic Spring Collection of the International Ibero-American Poetry Festival. The event will be moderated by fellow poet Germán Guerra. Friday, May 31, at 7:30 pm, at Imago Art in Action, 4028 SW 57 Avenida, Miami, 33155. Regarding her poetry, the writer points out: “I aspire for my poetry to reflect the human experience and everything that involves being alive, including those glows of the unconscious that take us to the unknown and connect to a spirituality that is as intimate as it is collective.” Free and open to the public.
Italian music
The Italian Institute of Culture of Miami invites the presentation of the Italian composer Carmen Consoli, who will give the concert Earth Ca Nun Feel, his new project that highlights Sicilian instruments and musical heritage. The pianist will perform traditional songs alongside her own compositions. Friday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m., at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 33139. Free event, but advance reservation required at www.eventbrite.com.
The jackpot
A new premiere announces the Trail Theater, 3715 SW 8 St., Miami, 33134. The jackpot, script by Flavia Coste, with a cast of outstanding actors, Susana Pérez, Rachel Cruz, Yaniel Castillo and Yusnel Suárez, under the direction of Yusnel Suárez and Alberto Pujol. A “surprising and very funny” comedy about the role of money in our society. “100% of the people who win the lottery collect the prize, but Richard is hesitating. How do you think his family is going to react? And what would you do if you won The Jackpot?” Performances Friday, May 31, at 8:30 pm, Saturday, June 1 at 8 pm, and Sunday, June 2, at 5 pm. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.
Movie en el Koubek
The Spanish film is invited to the United States premiere Matter, nominated for two 2024 Goya Awards in the categories of best new director and best actress. The drama written and directed by Álvaro Gago Díaz, and filmed in 2023, focuses on “Ramona, a forty-year-old woman, who lives immersed in a tense and precarious work and personal context in a town on the Galician coast. She juggles multiple jobs to stay afloat and provide a better future for her daughter Estrella. But when Estrella is ready to go her own way, Ramona realizes that she, for the first time, can do something for herself.” The film features the main performances of María Vázquez, Santi Prego and Susana Sanpedro. Friday, May 31, at 7 pm, at the Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3 Street, Miami, 33135. A cocktail will be offered at the end of the event.
Mexican music
The regional Mexican music group, Grupo Firme, arrives in Miami with its tour The Last Peda Tour, to perform on Saturday, June 1, at 7 pm, at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33132. Grupo Firme, which is made up of seven musicians, was founded in 2014 in Tijuana, and has been nominated for several awards for his songs, including the Premio Juventud and the Premio Lo Nuestro. Reservations at (786) 777-1000.
intimate enemies
The work continues intimate enemies, by Sergio Marcos and Martín Guerra, with the performances of Beatriz Valdés, Irela Bravo, Marisol Correa and Susana Pérez, and directed by Yusnel Suárez. “The meeting between four lifelong friends will become a rollercoaster of emotions when incredible secrets they keep begin to be revealed. A game of discovery in which we will talk about love, sex, friendship, family, loyalty and betrayal and where humor, irony, drama, suspense and nostalgia for youth will make the viewer feel excite at all times. “An exquisitely funny comedy, masterfully performed by four of the greatest actresses on the Miami theater scene.” With these attractive words, this piece is promoted, which is presented on Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 pm, and on Sunday, June 2, at 5 pm. Teatro Trail, 3715 SW 8 St., Miami, 33134. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.
The egg
A man, a woman and an egg, this is how the work begins The egg by Nuria Angles, under the direction of Ezequiel Tronconi. The piece invites you to immerse yourself “in a deep debate about art, motherhood, love and the complexity of human relationships, all framed within an impressive art exhibition.” The theatrical experience includes access to the gallery where the works of renowned plastic artist Julio Larraz are exhibited. “Don’t miss the opportunity to live this unique confluence of theater and visual art, a cultural experience that only The egg can offer,” say the organizers. Performances by Constanza Espejo and Naue Souto. June 1, at 7:30 pm, at Ascaso Gallery, 1325 NE 1 Ave, Miami, 33132.
The inconvenient
The work of the Spanish playwright Juan Carlos Rubio, The inconvenient, comes to the Tower Theater in Miami, under the direction of Kevin Kass. The theme of the comedy revolves around the sale of an apartment, with an unusual and surprising sales contract. The promotional poster highlights that this piece has been very successful in Mexico, Argentina and Spain, but it should be added that it also in Miami where it had a solid season years ago. The cast for this occasion is made up of the first actress Marta Velasco, Ana Belén Beas and Willy Martin. Performances Saturday, June 1, at 8:30 pm, and Sunday, June 2, at 5 pm, at the Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8 St., Miami, 33135
Aqua
Four Miami artists come together to pay tribute to water, the most important source of life, through an art and literature project, Aqua. The artists Ena Columbié and Marta Cubillas present the photographs they took in the Everglades, the most important wetland in the state of Florida, where several species of animal life coexist, while others are in danger of extinction. For their part, the poets Germán Guerra and Lizette Espinosa will read poems by several universal writers into the water. During the day, a plaquette with poems on the topic, written by the participating authors, will also be presented. Saturday, June 1, at 8 pm, at the Artefactus cultural center, 12302 SW 133 Ct., Miami, 33186. Free admission.
