Music Events in Aventura

An exciting tribute to Bette Midler, that has sold out in three venues including its premiere in 2025! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Bette Midler, the one and only Divine Miss M! This sensational show showcases some of her most iconic hits, including "The Rose," "Wind Beneath My Wings," and "Otto Titsling." Take a captivating journey through her illustrious career, from her vibrant beginnings at the Continental Baths to her Tony Award®-winning performances in Broadway's Hello Dolly! and beyond. Featuring a dynamic blend of powerful songs and engaging stories, the performance stars the talented Shelley Keelor alongside two other extraordinary actresses, accompanied by a lively trio of musicians. Don't miss this heartfelt homage to Bette Midler and her remarkable legacy!

As a special 15th anniversary season event, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is thrilled to welcome back the first show to perform on our stage in 2010. In this award-winning solo musical performance, Avi Hoffman explores his Jewish roots, and has discovered that all audiences can identify with the humor and music of his upbringing. Jews and non-Jews alike join Avi on a journey through his history, relating stories of his family's immigrant background and the culture within which he was raised. He has discovered the 'lost treasures' of Jewish comedy and music, the songs and comedy routines that entertained hundreds of thousands of people from the Catskills to Miami Beach, from Carnegie Hall to Yiddish Vaudeville. Avi serves as a bridge between the old world and the new as he recreates and rediscovers the wonderful music, comedy and pathos of the extraordinary period of creativity that began with the immigrants and continues till today.

This ALL NEW production by national PBS star Avi Hoffman will take you on a nostalgic, fun-filled journey through his extensive and entertaining life and works. In this musical celebration, Avi invites you along on an intimate and casual tour through his exhilarating career, sharing engaging songs and stories of an extraordinary life in show business. His humorous and moving encounters with theater luminaries will have you laughing through your tears. Avi has entertained millions of people with his humor, his pathos and his passionate singing voice. His extensive resume includes his groundbreaking productions of Songs of Paradise with the famous Broadway Impresario Joe Papp and the NY productions of The Golden Land and The Rise of David Levinsky. From NY to Los Angeles, from the stage to the big screen, Avi has received numerous awards and great acclaim with critics and audiences alike.

In Take Me To The World, The Songs of Stephen Sondheim, Donna McKechnie celebrates one of Broadway's greatest composers by performing songs from many of his shows, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Anyone Can Whistle, as well as songs from some of his film scores. She shares stories of her time working with him, revealing the great influence he had in her life professionally and personally. Ms. McKechnie received a Tony Award for her performance as Cassie in A Chorus Line and is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's leading ladies having starred in or choreographed productions in London's West End as well as major productions in Tokyo and Paris. She recently completed a year-long run as Madame Morrible in the Broadway production of Wicked. She received a MAC Award for her first one-woman cabaret show and since then has played all over the country. VIP meet & greet tickets available.