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Teatro Poster
Teatro de Bellas Artes
Teatro de Bellas Artes preserves Cuban culture and humor in Little Havana.
Jorge: There is an important cultural gem in Little Havana called the Teatro de Bellas Artes.

Raúl: We can only recommend this for people who are fluent in Spanish because all of the plays are written by and performed by Cuban actors.

Jorge: It even helps to be Cuban to understand a lot of the humor!

Raúl: They present eight or nine different productions each year.

Glenn: Those not fluent in Spanish may still enjoy the Midnight musical follies and the female impersonator acts -- if that's the kind of thing you like...

Teatro de Bellas Artes Lobby
Glenn drinking coco frio
Religious offertory candles
Enjoying a coco frio.
Religious offertory candles.
Tower Art Center Exterior
Tower Art Center Exterior 2
Jorge: The Tower Art Center has been completely renovated. It's a beautiful example of Art Deco architecture. They show Spanish language movies and are a location for several cultural events.
Glenn: One attraction that represents what Little Havana can be once again is Viernes Culturales en la Histórica Pequeña Habana or just Viernes Cultural: Cultural Friday. On the last Friday of every month they turn several blocks of Calle Ocho into one big Latin street party.
Street Dance
Stage Musicians
Jorge: We recommend Viernes Cultural to anyone who is visiting Miami and wants to get a taste of Cuban culture. A typical evening includes live music, Cuban dance, and street theater.
Cuban Sweatshirt
Street Band
Dancing with mannequins

Glenn: Although Cultural Fridays are sill confined to that "magic" area between 14th and 18th -- this will change with time -- merchants from all over Little Havana do have an opportunity to set up shop along the sidewalk.

Jorge: Cultural Friday is THE BEST WAY to experience Calle Ocho and Little Havana. It is a safe and fun evening event that is suitable for the whole family.

Raúl: You never know what to expect. The music is very good. There are usually several bands playing, most noticeably next to Domino Park, where they block off the street, set up chairs, and erect a portable stage.

Jorge: Both local and nationally known Latin artists have been known to appear here. Be sure to get there early if you want to grab a seat.

Art for sale
Jorge and Raul with Artwork
Glenn: The evening is also a venue for local artists to show their work. You can buy many beautiful paintings and ceramics.
Glenn wearing Cuba ball cap
Lunch window
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