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May 2017 Miami Events, Holidays and Festivals
Memorial Day Air Show, Mother's Day, Orchid Show
Top Miami Events for May 2017
Fabulous SunFest, Mother's Day, A Colorful Orchid Show, and a Fantastic Air and Sea Show to Honor our Heroes on Memorial Day
Easter has come and gone, temperatures are picking up and it's time to head out to the beaches!
This month brings us to West Palm Beach for SunFest, the annual waterfront music and arts bash that needs no introduction.
Then we head south to Homestead for the largest Orchid show in the country.
Don't forget Mother's Day and to finish off the month, this year we have the inaugural event of the National Salute to America's Heroes, a fantastic Air & Sea Show and Music Explosion on Memorial Day weekend.
This Month's Miami Highlight Events:
- SunFest Music and Arts Festival - May 3 - 7, 2017
- Brew at the Zoo - May 6, 2017
- Redland International Orchid Show May 19 - 21, 2017
- Memorial Day Weekend: Miami Beach Air & Sea Show and Music Explosion - May 27 - 28, 2017
The concert and entertainment scene in May 2017 features:
- Matilda the Musical - April 25 - May 7, 2017
- The Weeknd - May 11, 2017
- Jersey Boys - May 8 - 20, 2017
- Broadway In Miami Presents: The King And I - May 9-14, 2017
- Carlos Vives - May 13, 2017
- Mamma Mia! - May 19 - 21, 2017
- Lionel Richie & Mariah Carey -
May 27, 2017Postponed August 10, 2017
Holidays this Month:
- Mother's Day - Sunday May 14, 2017
- Memorial Day - Monday May 29, 2017 a Public Holiday
In the Sports Calendar:
- Miami Marlins Baseball Schedule - May 2017 Home Games and Tickets
Specially for kids and families:
- Matilda the Musical - April 25 - May 7, 2017
- Lyle Lyle Crocodile - May 6, 2017
- Summer Savings Pass 2017 - Mid-May to September 30, 2017
- More Things To Do With Children!
Limited Time hot offers and half-price tickets
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The Man of The Woods Tour
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and Broadway Sensation
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May 2017 Highlight Events in Miami
SunFest Music and Arts Festival - May 3 - 7, 2017
Every year in the spring, the West Palm Beach waterfront becomes the stage of a gigantic party for 5 days with a full lineup of top musical acts, a Fine Art and Crafts competition and exhibition, a 5k race and a stupendous fireworks display on the final day.
This year's performances taking place on three stages will include some great names as it has in the past. The 2017 lineup features Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Marshmello, Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, Steve Winwood, and many, many, MANY more!
You can check this year's full lineup.
When?: May 3 - 7, 2017:
Wednesday and Thursday - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday - 5:00pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday - noon to 11:00 pm
Sunday - noon to 9:00 pm Fireworks are at 9:00 pm
Where?: Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront along the Intracoastal Waterway from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue
How Much?: One-Day Pass for Adults $41, Early-Bird (Advance Purchase) $35, $47 at the gate, discounts for children, youth and seniors available as well as multi-day passes and group rates.
For tickets and parking info: www.sunfest.com
Brew At The Zoo - Miami's Largest Craft Beer Festival
More than 100 craft beers, food vendors, and live performances. This year will feature musical performances by Patrick and the Swayzees, Inna Sense and Bachaco.
General admission includes complimentary unlimited sample beers and access to buy food from vendors and complimentary non alcoholic beverages.
When? Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Where? Zoo Miami (Metro Zoo) 1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami
How Much?
- General Admission $40. At the door $50. $20 at Goldstar, you must be a Goldstar Member but membership is FREE, just sign up!
- Brewmaster $70 (Admission at 7 pm) At the door $80. $45 at Groupon
- VIP $80 (Admission at 7 pm plus complimentary food, full size beer and spirit samplings) At the door $90. BATZ 4-Pack $200.
Must be 21 or older!
More Info and Tickets: Brew At The Zoo.
Redland International Orchid Show - May 19 - 21, 2017
Over 50 booths of colorful blooms at this 3-day event which features the largest annual orchid show in the country.
Along with the beautiful and exotic flowers there will be supplies for sale, lectures by experts in the field, raffles and a great atmosphere to enjoy all sorts of international delicacies.
When? Friday to Sunday May 19 to 21, 2017 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where? Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead: 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead FL 33031
How Much? $10
More Info: Redland Fruit and Spice Park.
Memorial Day Weekend: Miami Beach Air & Sea Show and Music Explosion
May 27 - 28, 2017
There is no better time to pay tribute to our military, first responders and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country than Memorial Day Weekend, and in this spirit, a fantastic event to mark the kick-off of the National Salute to America's Heroes initiative will take place on our sandy shores with all five branches of the military represented: The Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marines and the Coast Guard as well as our police, firefighters and first responder agencies.
What? A two-day music festival, a world class Air & Sea Show, and Fireworks!
When? Saturday and Sunday May 27 - 28, 2017
Where? Along the shores of Miami Beach
How Much? TBA - FREE from the public beaches on the North and South ends of the event site. Tickets available for hospitality chalets, family seating area, VIP clubs and hotels packages.
More Info: Memorial Day Weekend Events in Miami.
Holidays in May 2017
Mother's Day - Sunday, May 14, 2017
This is the day to treat mom. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States.
This year it will be on Sunday May 14, 2017. Don't forget!
A day at the beach, a lavish brunch, some pretty flowers... anything goes!
Here are some ideas to ponder and make her day extra special!
Memorial Day - a Public Holiday - Monday, May 29, 2017
This is a public holiday celebrated every year on the last Monday in May in honor of the men and women who have died while serving our country.
Memorial Day is the "unofficial" start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day in September marks its end.
Federal government offices are closed on Memorial Day.
This year, the National Salute to America's Heroes will launch its inaugural event on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday May 27 and 28, 2017. There will be an exciting Air And Sea Show as well as stage shows and entertainment on the beautiful shores of Miami Beach.
Miami Concerts and Entertainment
May 2017
The Weeknd - May 11, 2017
Jersey Boys - May 8 - 20, 2017
When? May 8 - 20, 2017 - several performances
Where? Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
How Much? $40+
Broadway in Miami Presents: The King And I
When? May 9 - 14, 2017
Where? Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center
How Much? $60+
Carlos Vives - Saturday May 13, 2017
When? Saturday May 13, 2017 - 8:00 pm
Where? American Airlines Arena
How Much? $50+
Mamma Mia The Musical - May 19 - 21, 2017
When? May 19 - 21, 2017 - several performances
Where? Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
How Much? $48+
Lionel Richie & Mariah Carey - May 27, 2017 Postponed August 10, 2017
When? Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 7:00 pm
Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise
How Much? $46+
Miami For Kids And Families This May 2017
Matilda - The Musical - April 25 - May 7, 2017
Matilda the Musical is a stage musical based on the children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The plot centers on Matilda, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to reclaim her life.
When? Several performances April 25 - May 7, 2017
Where? Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale
How Much? $65 - $85
Find Discount Tickets $50 - $65 at Goldstar. You must be a Goldstar member but membership is FREE, just sign up, it's worth the savings!
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Lyle Lyle Crocodile - May 6, 2017
When? Saturday May 6, 2017 - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where? Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale
How Much? $25+
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How Much? 2024 TBA, last year Adults $65.99, Children (3 - 12) $55.99, all summer long! (plus tax)
Pass is valid from mid-May through end of August, exact dates TBA and can be purchased online through any of the above participating parks. If you are an annual pass member to any of them check for additional discounts you might be entitled for the Summer Savings Pass.
More info: www.summersavingspass.com
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