February Delivers a Month of Tributes, Classical Music, and Live Performance at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
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February brought a diverse lineup of music, dance, and tribute performances to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, with a full calendar that spanned classical concerts, iconic pop tributes, family-friendly productions, and Valentine’s Day weekend highlights.
The month opened on February 1 with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion: Classical Classics – The Monet of Music, featuring internationally acclaimed piano duo Genova & Dimitrov. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, the performance honored Claude Debussy with a program centered on his impressionistic two-piano works, complemented by compositions from Ravel and Rachmaninoff.
On February 7, audiences embraced island-inspired nostalgia with Caribbean Chillers: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, presented by South Florida Legends. With afternoon and evening performances, the nationally recognized tribute band delivered fan-favorite hits that captured the laid-back spirit of Buffett’s music.
Valentine’s Day weekend began on February 13 with Dear Tina: My Love Letter to the Queen of Rock and Roll, presented by the City of Aventura. Performer Avionce Hoyles led a high-energy tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Tina Turner through storytelling, live music, and choreography, featuring many of Turner’s most iconic songs.
On February 14, The Silhouettes: LOVE Happens brought shadow dance to the stage in both a sensory-inclusive matinee and an evening performance. Created by Lynne Waggoner-Patton, the production explored love in its many forms through visual storytelling, movement, and music, welcoming audiences of all ages.
Music tributes continued on February 21 with Bee Gees NOW! The Tribute, a global touring production that revisited the Bee Gees’ catalog of ballads and disco-era hits in two performances.
Classical music returned on February 22 with Alexander Gavrylyuk: Fasten Your Seat Belts, presented by the Miami International Piano Festival. The program showcased Gavrylyuk’s virtuosity and interpretive depth in a performance praised for its technical precision and emotional intensity.
On February 25, An Evening with Manilow & Streisand featured Terry Davies and Sharon Owens in a dual tribute celebrating the music and legacy of Barry Manilow and Barbra Streisand, blending beloved hits with theatrical presentation.
The following evening, February 26, Piano Men: Generations took the stage, led by father-son duo Terry and Nick Davies. The concert paid tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, combining classic songs with a multigenerational performance approach.
The month concluded on February 28 with Bette Midler Tribute: Bathhouse to Broadway, starring Shelley Keelor. The production traced Midler’s career from her early performances to her Broadway success, blending music and storytelling in a sold-out-caliber tribute.
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, located at 3385 N.E. 188 Street, is managed by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and continues to serve as a waterfront hub for performing arts and cultural programming in South Florida. For more information, visit and follow the venue on Instagram, Facebook, and X.