Magic, Ballet And Contemporary Dance - Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Announces Their May Lineup

Beyond Magic is not just a magic show; it is a full-throttle theatrical experience designed to captivate audiences, jolt the senses and challenge perceptions of reality. The production stars internationally acclaimed illusionist Daniel Caruso, seen by millions and recognized by the International Magician Society. The show takes place Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Audiences are taken on a journey where rules are broken and boundaries are pushed as Caruso blends magic, mentalism and breathtaking stunts alongside his mysterious stage partner. The result is a performance that blurs the line between fear and fascination. This is not a traditional magic show, but a sleek, shadow-laced spectacle marked by danger, elegance and unexpected twists. Featuring cinematic visuals, haunting music and shocking audience interactions, the production invites viewers to step into the space between the known and the unexplainable.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida closes its season at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with Program IV Spring Ballet Gala on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The program showcases the company’s dynamic repertoire. Opening the performance is “Danzon” by Yanis Pikieris, a lively neoclassical piece set to Arturo Marquez’s rhythmic score. Vladimir Issaev’s “La Traviata Pas de Deux” follows, along with his “Shostakovich Suites.” Guest choreographer Alberto Mendez presents “Tarde en la Siesta” in collaboration with Issaev. The evening concludes with the U.S. premiere of Issaev’s “Polovtsian Dances,” set to Borodin’s opera score and performed by 32 dancers. The performance also includes a free 30-minute pre-show discussion for patrons inside the theater. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating and one drink voucher per ticket. Arts Ballet Theatre maintains a strict late seating policy; latecomers will not be admitted until intermission.

Dance NOW! Miami presents Program III, featuring “Love-less: Dance of the Last Moho braccatus,” a world premiere by Co-Artistic Director Hannah Baumgarten, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. The contemporary ballet is inspired by the story of the black-and-yellow Hawaiian songbird driven to extinction by habitat destruction and climate change. Set to an original score by Italian composer Federico Bonacossa, the work explores themes of paradise lost, love and the fragility of the natural world. Ornithologists once tracked the species as a surviving pair offering hope for its continuation. In a tragic turn, a hurricane killed the female, leaving the male to continue calling for his mate. The final recording of the bird’s distinctive call was captured in 1987. The evening also includes audience favorites from the company’s 26th season.

Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org. By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square Foot, 330-Seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will present a dynamic lineup of performances this May, featuring a high-energy illusion show, a classical ballet finale and a contemporary dance premiere that explores themes of love and loss.

Beyond Magic is not just a magic show; it is a full-throttle theatrical experience designed to captivate audiences, jolt the senses and challenge perceptions of reality. The production stars internationally acclaimed illusionist Daniel Caruso, seen by millions and recognized by the International Magician Society. The show takes place Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Audiences are taken on a journey where rules are broken and boundaries are pushed as Caruso blends magic, mentalism and breathtaking stunts alongside his mysterious stage partner. The result is a performance that blurs the line between fear and fascination. This is not a traditional magic show, but a sleek, shadow-laced spectacle marked by danger, elegance and unexpected twists. Featuring cinematic visuals, haunting music and shocking audience interactions, the production invites viewers to step into the space between the known and the unexplainable.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida closes its season at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with Program IV Spring Ballet Gala on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The program showcases the company’s dynamic repertoire. Opening the performance is “Danzon” by Yanis Pikieris, a lively neoclassical piece set to Arturo Marquez’s rhythmic score. Vladimir Issaev’s “La Traviata Pas de Deux” follows, along with his “Shostakovich Suites.” Guest choreographer Alberto Mendez presents “Tarde en la Siesta” in collaboration with Issaev. The evening concludes with the U.S. premiere of Issaev’s “Polovtsian Dances,” set to Borodin’s opera score and performed by 32 dancers. The performance also includes a free 30-minute pre-show discussion for patrons inside the theater. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating and one drink voucher per ticket. Arts Ballet Theatre maintains a strict late seating policy; latecomers will not be admitted until intermission.

Dance NOW! Miami presents Program III, featuring “Love-less: Dance of the Last Moho braccatus,” a world premiere by Co-Artistic Director Hannah Baumgarten, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. The contemporary ballet is inspired by the story of the black-and-yellow Hawaiian songbird driven to extinction by habitat destruction and climate change. Set to an original score by Italian composer Federico Bonacossa, the work explores themes of paradise lost, love and the fragility of the natural world. Ornithologists once tracked the species as a surviving pair offering hope for its continuation. In a tragic turn, a hurricane killed the female, leaving the male to continue calling for his mate. The final recording of the bird’s distinctive call was captured in 1987. The evening also includes audience favorites from the company’s 26th season.

Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org. By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square Foot, 330-Seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages.