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4.48 Psychosis: Sarah Kane's play about her tormenting mental illness, a biographical reflection by the playwright who took her own life at the age of 28. The Naked Stage Theater troupe performs; 8 p.m., Pelican Theater at Barry University, 11300 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores; $25, $18 seniors, $12 students. 1-866-811-4111 or nakedstage.org.
The Accomplices: Bernard Weinraub's play about what the United States did and did not do during the Holocaust; 8 p.m., GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. (next to Biltmore Hotel), Coral Gables; $42.50. 305-445-1119 or gablestage.org.
Architecture Tour: Through the interiors of the buildings of the Deering Estate; 3 p.m., 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay; free with admission of $7, $5 kids 4-14. 305-235-1668, ext. 233.
The Art of Storytelling International Festival: Eighth annual event features five different areas with performances by Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre troupe, cartoonist Daniel Azulay plus a variety of storytellers, including Jaime Riascos, Dylan Pritchett and Maude Heurtelou. Also features music by the Taiko drummers, Bahamas Junkanoos Band and dance by Hip Hop Kidz; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Miami-Dade Public Library, 2190 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. 305-375-2665.
Aventura Farmers Market: Fruit, bonsai trees, local honey, cut flowers and baked goods; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110.
Bank of America Museums on Us Program: Bank of America ATM, credit and check cardholders have the opportunity to gain free admission to more than 70 museums across the country during the first Saturday and Sunday of each month beginning in May:
• Miami Art Museum, noon to 5 p.m., 101 W. Flagler St., Downtown Miami. 305-375-3000 or www.miamiartmuseum.org:
• Miami Children's Museum, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 980 MacArthur Cswy., Watson Island, Miami. 305-373-5437.
• Miami Science Museum, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3280 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-646-4200 or miamisci.org.
Beach Tennis USA: Tournament features pro beach tennis teams from around the world, including Italy, Brazil and Aruba. Takes place at Ocean Drive between Eighth and Ninth streets in Miami Beach; 10 a.m., Free admission. For more information, go to www.beachtennisusa.net.
Bigshot Indoor Paintball Facility Opens: New indoor paintball facility features a practice shooting range and pro-shop, rental equipment, video games, an exercise facility and a food court: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 10200 SW 186th St., Miami; prices range from $20 field fee to $400 Bigshot membership. Call 305-232-1711 or send an e-mail to info@bigshotpb.com or go to bigshotpb.com.
Books & Books Presents: Free events at shops as noted: 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables (CG) 305-442-4408 and 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour (BH) 305-864-4241.
• Outcast--Warriors: Power of Three, Erin Hunter speaks about her book on a secret prophecy that shapes the lives of three grandchildren, only one of whom knows about it: 5 p.m. (CG)
• Jeremy's Prophecy Dot Com, Keith Kimmel discusses his novel about the trouble that ensues after two friends post information on a website about a bipolar boy's attempted suicide. The book explores the epidemic of depression and mental illness in today's society: 8 p.m. (CG)
• Bringing Home the Birkin, Entrepreneur Michael Tonello talks about his memoir, outlining how he has managed to sell so many ultra-chic, expensive Hermes Birkin bags on eBay: 4 p.m. (BH)
Canes Film Festival at University of Miami: Screening of a variety of narrative, documentary and animated films produced by graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Communication's motion picture program. Most films are under 20 minutes: May 2-4; UM's Bill Cosford Cinema, 1111 Memorial Dr., Coral Gables. Free. 305-284-4861 or com.miami.edu/cosford:
• ID Study Films and Animated Films, 3 p.m.
• Junior Graduate Films, 4 p.m.
• Graduate Thesis Films, 7 p.m.
Ceramic League of Miami Spring Sale: Final day of sale with handmade ceramic vessels and sculpture for sale by members of the Ceramic League of Miami; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ceramic League of Miami, 8873 SW 129th St., Miami; free admission. 305-233-2404 or ceramicleaguemiami.org.
Cinco de MiMo Festival: MiMo Biscayne Association presents weekend fest with parties, lectures, and specials at area restaurants plus a street fair with wine samplings and pairings, 1950s car show, performances, film screenings and bus tours. Takes place at various venues along Biscayne Boulevard between 66th and 77th streets in Upper Eastside Miami; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., free. Call 305-609-4288 or go to mimoboulevard.org for parking and other information.
Couscous Night: Participants can enjoy a variety of dishes made with couscous; 7 p.m., Alliance Francaise Miami, 618 SW Eighth St., Miami; $50. 305-859-8760.
Epilepsy Walkathon: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida hosts walk to benefit medical and social services in the community. Following the walk, enjoy refreshments, games and prizes while visiting the zoo attractions; 8:30 a.m., Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St., South Miami-Dade; $25, $10 kids 12 and under (includes zoo pass.) 305-670-4949 or epilepsyfla.org.
Family Fun Day: Games, crafts, face painting, Radio Disney entertainment and food available, inluding pinchos, burgers and pizza. Presented by Cultural and Human Service Department of Sunny Isles Beach; 2-6 p.m., Town Center Park, 17200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. 305-792-1706.
A Few Good Men: Courtroom drama by versatile writer Aaron Sorkin who has written for stage, television (West Wing) and film (Charlie Wilson's War). It tells the story of a Navy lawyer who is assigned to defend two Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine; 8 p.m., Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St., Miami Lakes; $20, $15 seniors or students. 305-558-3737 or mainstreetplayers.com.
From the Mississippi Delta: Play by the late Endesha Ida Mae Holland about her rough life growing up, losing her mother in a Klan firebombing and becoming a civil rights leader and professor at the University of Southern California; 8 p.m., M Ensemble's Actors Studio, 12320 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami; $25, $20 seniors and students. 305-895-0335 or themensemble.com.
Havana Nights Casino: Features cocktails, dinner and music to benefit the Mercy Hospital Foundation; 8 p.m., The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, 4 Grove Isle Dr., Coconut Grove; $200 per couple, $125 per person. 305-285-2711.
Health and Wellness Day: Features methods that can be used to improve health and well being, including demonstrations and classes on aromatherapy, reiki, massages, tai chi, yoga and health food; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Redland Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Redland; $6. 305-247-5727.
The Jungle Book Kids: Students of Charles R. Drew Elementary School perform in the musical that follows the adventures of Mogley and Baloo; 2 p.m., Charles R. Drew Elementary Magnet School, 1775 NW 60th St., Miami; $5, $3 students. 305-691-5010.
JunTos Charity Fundraiser: Fourth annual event features dinner by local restaurants, an open bar by Southern Wine and Spirits and silent auction that includes artwork and vacation packages plus music by La Mulata del Sabor. Benefits JunTos, a nonprofit organization that supports finding a cure for cancer and raise awareness of heart disease; 8 p.m., Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; $60 at the door, $50 in advance . 305-710-3936 or juntosfoundation.org.
Karen Peterson and Dancers: Fifth annual Emerging Choreographers Showcase features work by Tegan Schwab, Ana Miranda, I-Hua Yeh and Crystal Sepulveda; 4 and 8 p.m., Excello Dance Space, 8702 SW 129th Ter. Miami (Near the Falls), Kendall; $15, $10 students and seniors. 305-298-5879 or karenpetersondancers.org.
Lorca con un vestido verde by Nilo Cruz: Spanish-language version of Lorca in a Green Dress, a play about the life and death of Spanish literary master Federico Garcia Lorca; 8:30 p.m., Teatro 8, 2101 SW Eighth St. (Calle Ocho), Little Havana; $35, discounts for seniors, students and groups. 305-541-4841 or www.teatro8.com.
Melanoma 5K Awareness Run: A run/walk to raise awareness about the risk of skin cancer for South Floridians. Also features cancer screenings by a dermatologist with a UV camera to show past sun damage, sunblock sample giveaways and face painting for kids; 7 a.m., Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; free admission, but donations accepted. splitsecondtiming.com/sunsmartsprint.
Maibaumfest: German Spring Festival continues with Die Donautal Piraten (The Pirates of the Danube), an Austrian band. The party is held inside the clubhouse and outside under a tent. Enjoy traditional dancing, food, beer and fun; noon to midnight, German American Social Club, 11919 SW 56th St., Miami; $10 adults, $1 youth 13-20, free for kids 12 and under. 305-553-8587 or germanamericanclub-miami.org.
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Ninth annual festival features screenings of more than 80 diverse films which offer insight into the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. Screenings take place at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; $13, $10 members, except where noted. 305-534-9924 or mglff.com.
• A Jihad for Love, documentary, filmed in 12 countries and in nine languages, follows gay and lesbian Muslims attempting to live their lives as devoted Islamic believers; 2:30 p.m.
• What Girls Like (Shorts), series of short films that touch on family and relationship issues; 5 p.m.
• Affinity, film based on the Gothic novel by Sarah Waters, is about a female prison inmate with supernatural powers in Victorian London who develops a bond for Margaret, a ''lady visitor'' whose job is to visit and set an example for female inmates. Admission includes entry to the Women's Spotlight, an after-party at the Catalina, 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. The screening is at 7:30 p.m.$35, $25 members.
• Savage Grace, film based on the book by Natalie Robins and Steven M.L. Aronson about a former actress who marries an heir to the Bakelite plastics fortune, creating the start of a dysfunctional family; 10:15 p.m.
• Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!, comedy film about gay spring breakers who enter a Gays Gone Wild contest while vacationing in Fort Lauderdale. An unfinished version of the film will be shown and audience members can fill out a survey at the end to provide feedback on the film; 11:59 p.m.
The Mission: Jules Tasca's play about a priest who is drawn close to the heart of darkness when he tries to rehabilitate a prisoner; 8 p.m., New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables; $40, $15 student rush tickets available. 305-443-5909 or new-theatre.org.
New World Symphony: Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the NWS end their 20th anniversary season with a reunion concert. Twenty NWS alumni who have gone on to take positions in leading orchestras around the country join the orchestra for an all-Russian program of ballet music featuring Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring and Act 3 of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake; 8 p.m., Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; $35-$150. 305-673-3331 or nws.edu.
On the Catwalk at CocoWalk: Fashion show features models wearing fashions the mall's stores, including KoKo & Palenki, Edward Beiner and Koture One to benefit Kristi House. VIP after-party at nearby Nikki Coconut Grove; 7 p.m., CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; $25 suggested donation for VIP seating, includes preferred seating, beverages and hors d'oeuvres. 305-444-0777 or cocowalk.net.
Paint! Marc Chagall's Colorful Musical Adventure: Musical directed at kids and the young-at-heart about the artist's passion and persistence in following his dream to become an artist; 2 p.m., Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; $15. 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse.org.
The Pinker Tones: The Barcelona DJ duo mix pop, funk, soul, bossa, breakbeat, swing, lounge and psychedelia; part of the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival. Features an opening set by ArtOfficial; 7 p.m., North Shore Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free. 305-672-5202.
Pivot Points I Exhibition Workshop: Miami artists Kathleen Hudspoth and Nicolas Lobo discuss specific artworks in the museum's current exhibition; 2 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 NE 125th St. Joan Lehman Building, North Miami; free with museum admission of $5, $3 students and seniors with ID, free for members. RSVP at 305-893-6211.
Run for the Roses: The fundraiser for the Good Hope Equestrian Center on Kentucky Derby Day features silent auctions, hat contest, music and dinner; 3 to 10 p.m., Good Hope Equestrian Training Center, 22155 SW 147th Ave, Redland; $75. 305-258-2838 or goodhopeequestriancenter.com.
SELF's Workout in the Park: Exercise demonstrations, boxing training, beauty consultations, fashion tips and nutritional advice. Benefits Fertile Hope, cancerandcareers.org and Susan G. Komen for the Cure; 2 to 6 p.m. at Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th street in Miami Beach; $25, includes one year subscription to SELF. For more information, go to selfworkoutinthepark.com.
South Florida Singles Dance Party: Features appetizers and music by a DJ; 8 p.m., Justin's Bar & Lounge, 17813 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; $10. 305-932-4192.
Suenalo: The local funk and jam band performs live. Lights Down Low, another local band that fuses jazz, funk, R&B and soul to create instrumental grooves, opens the set at 10 p.m. Suenalo takes the stage at midnight; Jazid, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; no cover. 305-673-9372 or jazid.net.
Upper Eastside Market at Legion Park: Features fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants along with bread, jams and farm eggs. The entrance to the market is at Biscayne Boulevard and 66th Street in Miami (in front of the Upper Eastside NET Office) with ample parking at the park and nearby at the American Legion Hall; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Legion Park, 6447 NE Seventh Ave., Miami. 305-775-2166.
Walenstein Symphony Orchestra: High school, college and professional musicians can audition for the 2008-2009 Walenstein Symphony Orchestra. Seeking musicians on strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments plus harpists; 2 p.m., University of Miami, 5050 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables. 305-904-3736 or walensteinmusic.org.
Yoga in the Park: Participants must be 18 or older, registration is on a first come, first served basis. Must bring a yoga mat, water and towel; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Bayfront Park, 305 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; free admission. 305-358-7550.
YMCA Casino Night at The Collection: Play poker, roulette and blackjack at the event with a silent auction and hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of Chispa Restaurant & Bar in Doral, plus cocktails from Cavia Reserve, Roberto Cavalli Vodka and Frida Kahlo Tequila. Benefits the South Dade and Homestead Family Branch YMCA Strong Kids Campaign; 8 p.m., ; The Collection, 200 Bird Rd., Coral Gables. $125; $250 (to enter the poker tournament). 305-662-7152 ext. 102.
