FEB. 24 (Friday) 8:00 pm Beethoven on the Beach, at Miami Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL. Orchestra Miami presents its annual popular free outdoor concert series. The 2023 version is entitled, “Unfinished,” and the program centers around two works by famous composers which were left unfinished. The first piece is the little-known 10th Symphony by Ludwig Van Beethoven, which was left unfinished at his death in 1827. At the time of his death, Beethoven left several sketches of two of the movements. Orchestra Miami will perform what exists of this symphony for the first time in South Florida, in a realization by musicologist Barry Cooper. This little-unknown piece by one of the world’s most famous composers will be paired with a very well-known unfinished work, Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony N8 in D minor, D.759. Also on the program is the Overture and Entr’actes to Bizet’s famous opera Carmen, and the Overture to an unfinished comic opera by Camille Saint-Saenz. The 42 musicians of the Orchestra will be led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Info: (305) 274-2103.
FEB. 25 (Saturday) 11.00 am CityPlace Doral to host BURGERFEST Car & Food Festival. What does Hamburg, Germany’s World-Famous hamburger, have in common with brands such as Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi? They all originated in Germany, and they will all come together to create an extraordinary unique automobile and food experience: BURGERFEST! CityPlace Doral will host Burgerfest offering car enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to come together to share their passion for the art of delicious hamburgers from various vendors. The event, presented by Flax Magazine, Florida Auto Xpo and the producers of Auto Expo TV, is free and open to the public. The car show and food festival will showcase brands that exhibit the very best in art and design of German automotive engineering. The event will feature the latest models from dealerships, as well as a large selection of privately owned, show-quality, luxury and sports cars from German automobile enthusiasts from across the State of Florida. Guests are invited to stay and enjoy CityPlace Doral’s more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations.
FEB. 26 (Sunday) 4:00 pm The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus at Dennis C. Moss Cultural Art Center, 10950 SW 211 Ct., Cutler Bay, FL. Known as the oldest and largest U.S. Army Field Band, this free concert is perfect for all ages. The 65-member band provides a unique musical experience with genres ranging from Jazz to Broadway.