With the influx of new Florida residents and pandemic postponements from earlier this year, the seasons social calendar has been extended. Galas continue well past their usual drop-off date, while in-person parties and performances return in full swing. Heres a look at April picks.
Premier Polo
Don your best brunch attire for the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final. The seasonal, 22-goal tournament concludes at Wellingtons International Polo Club Palm Beach on April 18. Viewing options include box and green seats and a lavish, sit-down brunch (VIP upgrade available). Introduced this year, a mini, 8-goal polo series with Sunday brunch runs through Mothers Day. ipc.coth.com
Dinner & A Show
Faena Hotels jewel of an art deco theater presents TrystA Lovers Rendezvous. Kat Cunning emcees the immersive experience that draws on burlesque, cirque and lustful tales all set to a fun score. Beyond her pop chart hits, singer actress Cunnings extensive stage and screen background includes Broadways Les Liaison Dangereuses, HBOs The Deuce and JLos upcoming film Marry Me. faena.com
Virtual & IRL Ballet
While Miami City Ballet and Paul Taylor Dance Companys collaborative ViVa streams online, several live ballet productions are happening. Ballet Vero Beach offers IRL and virtual tickets for The Sleeping Princess on April 16-17. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Program IV with excerpts from La Bayadre to Corpus in Aventura and Fort Lauderdale on April 24-25, respectively. miamicityballet.org | balletverobeach.org | artsballettheatre.org
Galas Still Going
Prez Art Museum Miamis Art of the Party (in-person/at-home) on April 17 benefits art education. Chef Hedy Goldsmith cooks, Nu Deco Ensemble performs, and PAMM director Franklin Sirmans announces the Prez Prize. On the same night, Kristi Houses Skys the Limit gala for children is virtual. The Selfless Love Foundation for foster children hosts its gala at Eau Palm Beach on May 1. pamm.org | kristihouse.org | selflesslovegala.org
Jazz & Flamenco
The Arsht Centers Live on the Plaza outdoors series presents the Brandon Goldberg Trio on April 16. The Miami-born jazz pianist prodigy has recorded two albums and played the Apollo Theater to the Newport Jazz Festival. Flamenco fans can reserve tables in the Ziff Ballet Opera House for choreographer dancer Siudy Garrido and her companys covid comeback on April 17-18. arshtcenter.org
Run, Golf, Bike
Get outside for charity. Run 5K for the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park on April 17. Celebrating 80 years, Junior League of the Palm Beaches hosts its annual golf invitational at the Old Marsh Golf Club on April 26. Support the Womens Refuge of Vero Beach by recording your miles all month during its Spring Bike Ride Challenge. friendsofjdsp.org | jlpb.org | womensrefugevb.org
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