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Friday Jul 30 2010
10:00 AM
LEGO
An exhibition of new work by LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. The Replay exhibit will feature family-friendly sculptures made up exclusively of LEGO brick. Scheduled group tours will get a chance to create their own LEGO artworks. The exhibit runs through Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7 for adults; $4 students, seniors and children ages 4 through 17; free for kids 3 and younger.
Location:
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St., Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
Phone: 954-921-3274
more information: http://artandculturecenter.org -
Friday Jul 30 2010
10:00 AM
WaterWorks: Soak up the Science
WaterWorks: Soak up the Science is a new exhibit running through September 6 at the museum. Families can enjoy several spectacular displays that show how water is an essential part of our lives, in our homes, water treatment plants, oceans and glaciers. Kids can pilot a model submarine, play water pinball, measure their own personal water use and watch a movie starring Walter the Water Molecule. A special summer Bubble Bash event will happen from noon to 4 p.m. July 17-19 and Aug. 21-22. This will allow for more hands-on physics fun with bubble-making devices, music water bottles, water-can crushing and other water-based science experiments. Dress to get wet. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m. Admission: $16 for adults, $15 seniors, $12 kids 2 to 12, free for kids under 2.
Location:
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW Second St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone: 954-467-6637
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Friday Jul 30 2010
10:00 AM
The World of Giant Insects
Animated robotic insects are enlarged 40 to 600 times their actual size. The exhibit includes a praying mantis, stick insect, beetles, caterpillar, and a locust. Other interactive displays include enlarged mosquitoes, honeybees, and a dragonfly. The exhibit runs through Aug. 1. The zoo is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $15.95 plus tax for adults; $11.95 plus tax for kids. Miami Metrozoo is a partner in the MomsMiami Summer Fun Pass. Mom (or Dad) gets in free with two paid admissions Monday-Friday through Aug. 31. Find the pass on the home page.
Location:
Miami Metrozoo
1 Zoo Blvd. (12400 SW 152nd St.)
Miami, FL
Phone: 305-251-0400
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Friday Jul 30 2010
10:00 AM
Dino Island exhibit
A prehistoric adventureland featuring robotic dinosaurs is the latest exhibit at the museum. See them walking, feeding, roaring, fighting, hatching and caring for their young. Plus an erupting volcano. Admission is $15 for adults and children, $12 for Florida Residents, free for children under 1 year. The exhibit runs through Jan. 2. The Miami Children's Museum is a partner in the MomsMiami Summer Fun Pass. Mom (or Dad) gets in free with two paid admissions Monday-Friday through Aug. 31. Find the pass on the home page.
Location:
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL
Phone: 305-373-5437
more information: http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org -
Friday Jul 30 2010
10:00 AM
K'Nex: Building Thrill Rides exhibit
This exhibit, sponsored by MomsMiami, gives kids the chance to learn about the science, math and technology behind thrill rides. It runs through Sept. 19. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Young at Art is a partner in the MomsMiami Summer Fun Pass, which gets mom (or dad) in free with two paid admissions Monday-Friday through Aug. 31. Find the pass on the MomsMiami home page.
Location:
Young at Art Children's Museum
11584 W. State Road 84
Davie, FL
Phone: 954-424-0085
more information: http://www.youngatartmuseum.org -
Friday Jul 30 2010
08:00 PM
Once Upon a Mattress
The Roxy Theatre Group, a nonprofit arts organization for children, performs "Once Upon a Mattress", featuring a cast of 35 students, ages 12-22 and an orchestra of students from the Greater Miami Youth Symphony. The musical comedy is fused with love, magic, and plenty of zany adventures. Shows will be 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 1. Tickets are $20. There will be a cocktail reception and after-show party on July 24, at 7 p.m. and tickets are $50. All proceeds benefit the group's scholarship fund.
Location:
The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107 Ave.
Miami, FL
Phone: 305-226-0030
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Friday Jul 30 2010
08:00 PM
Are We There Yet
This musical comedy tackles the question Are We There Yet. The typical bumps, u-turns, and road blocks play out onstage through the eyes of the modern American family that may seem strangely similar to your own. Shows are 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays through Aug. 15. Tickets are $40 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; $48 Fridays and Saturdays. Doors open 30 minutes before each show.
Location:
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL
Phone: 305-444-9293
more information: http://www.actorsplayhouse.org -
Saturday Jul 31 2010
02:00 PM
Pippi Longstocking
This musical for all ages follows the life of the little girl with the red pigtails. Shows are 2 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 7. Tickets are $15 at the ticket office and $17 by phone or online regardless of age.
Location:
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL
Phone: 305-444-9293
more information: http://www.actorsplayhouse.org
