Overtime
LAST WEDNESDAYS
6 – 9 PM
Overtime #atTheBass is back. Join us on the last Wednesday of each month this summer for one-night-only programming and evening hours until 9 PM. From June through September, last Wednesdays feature a mix of performance, dance, music, conversation and films. FREE welcome drink per guest (21+) with drinks and small bites available for purchase from The Café by Thierry Isambert.
Upcoming Events
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→Art After Hours
→Thursday, May 15
Art After Hours | All the World’s A Stage
Join us tonight to design miniature opera stages using fabric, found objects, and lighting elements. The teaching artist guides participants through creating set pieces that mirror the emotional landscapes of operatic storytelling.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, June 19
Art After Hours | Expressive Portraits
Participants are invited to paint vibrant portraits of queer icons, inspired by the murals and installations see in assume vivid astro focus: XI. Learn techniques for bold color use and figurative expression at tonight’s Art After Hours event.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, July 17
Art After Hours | Fairytale Masks
Participants explore the fantastical world of Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years by designing and crafting wearable masks inspired by Miami’s landscapes and classic fairytales. Drawing on Feinstein’s blend of whimsy, scenography, and storytelling, attendees will create their own imaginative masks, transforming everyday materials into expressive, wearable works of art.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, August 21
Art After Hours | Storybook Frames
Dive into the art of cinematic storytelling by creating storyboards and exploring the behind-the-scenes work that brings a scene to life. Participants will learn about framing, lighting, and sequencing, using storybook-style frames to map out the visual narrative of a scene.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, September 18
Art After Hours | Reflections of Self
Create a self-portrait that will span time and space using collage, paint, and photography to reflect your personal identity. Tonight’s art experience is Inspired by the Performance of Self anchor in Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue. Participants will draw inspiration from their own lives, in particular focusing on childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, October 16
Art After Hours | Movement Magic
Use large-scale drawing techniques to capture the fluidity of movement inspired by the Indexicality of Performance anchor in Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue. Experiment with charcoal, ink, and body-motion tracking at tonight’s Art After Hours event.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, November 20
Art After Hours | Weathering Change
Create dynamic collages inspired by weather patterns and climate data, reflecting on Haegue Yang’s Coordinates of Speculative Solidarity, on view as part of Social Assembly: Welcome To The Museum.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Thursday, December 18
Art After Hours | Drawing Dance
Create dynamic sketches inspired by tonight’s live dance performances and connect physical movement to artistic expression. Explore the related themes of resilience and community in assume vivid astro focus: XI.
Art After Hours is created for adults ages 21+ at any skill level. All artmaking materials are provided and available to take home after class!
The class is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmembers.
Learn More→Art Cares
→Saturday, May 3
Art Cares: Visual Journals
Location: The Bass Creativity Center
Cost: Free
Create personal sketchbook journals that document individual and family journeys. Learn how art and text can support processing feelings and can be utilized as a wellness tool.
Explore Family Connections through Art! Spend quality time together and discover the therapeutic power of art. Join our “Art for Families Workshops” and enjoy a dynamic, inclusive space for creativity and connection.
This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is very limited (only 15 seats per session!), so register today to save your place!
Learn More→Art for Kids I (Ages 4-6)
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→Bass Babies
→Thursday, May 1
Bass Babies - Thursday, May 1, 2025
A weekly art program designed for our youngest artists ages 2 – 4 and caregivers!
Each week, little ones will learn about colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, and letters through the exploration of art and music, exercising creativity, free expression, problem solving, and decision-making.
Led by teaching artist, Paloma Dueñas, the class provides an opportunity to work through behaviors, bond with their caregivers, and help with the transition from home into a school environment.
Learn More→Thursday, May 8
Bass Babies - Thursday, May 8, 2025
A weekly art program designed for our youngest artists ages 2 – 4 and caregivers!
Each week, little ones will learn about colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, and letters through the exploration of art and music, exercising creativity, free expression, problem solving, and decision-making.
Led by teaching artist, Paloma Dueñas, the class provides an opportunity to work through behaviors, bond with their caregivers, and help with the transition from home into a school environment.
Learn More→Breakfast at the Bass
→Sunday, May 18
Breakfast at The Bass | Hybrid Realities
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:30am – 12:00pm
· 10:30AM: Breakfast
· 11AM: Curator-led Tour
Join The Bass Associate Curator of New Media Art Claudia Mattos in an exclusive members-only exhibition walkthrough of The Bass’s exhibition Hybrid Realities. Members will enjoy a light breakfast followed by a Curator-led tour, starting promptly at 11am.
Learn More→Creativity in the Community
→Wednesday, April 23
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - April 23
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Reading and writing can be fun for the whole family when paired with art and butterflies! Together with the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, families build literacy skills exploring phonics (sounds in words) while learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Sunday, April 27
Creativity in the Community | North Miami - The Bus to The Bass
Ride The Bus to The Bass from Oak Grove Elementary for the FREE Family Day on April 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.
Learn more about Family Day at The Bass Creativity Center.
To register for the Bus to The Bass, please call (786) 477-6007, or email [email protected].
Learn More→Sunday, April 27
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - The Bus to the Bass
Ride The Bus to The Bass from Connect Familias on Sunday, April 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.
Learn more about Family Day at The Bass Creativity Center
For registration and information for the Bus to The Bass, please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, April 30
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - April 30
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Reading and writing can be fun for the whole family when paired with art and butterflies! Together with the book Ten Little Caterpillars, families build literacy skills exploring phonics (sounds in words) while learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, May 7
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - May 7
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
This week, families and communities will work together to prepare children for reading and learning through unique art experiences. Families strengthen their bond and learn to communicate more lovingly through the story of the week, Whoever You Are.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, May 14
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - May 14
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Join us for lively story time and artmaking adventure inspired by Anansi The Spider. This vibrant retelling brings Anansi’s cleverness and his son’s unique talents to life, sparking imagination and fun art making for the whole family.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, May 21
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - May 21
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Step into the world of Tar Beach with a magical storytime and hands-on artmaking inspired by Faith Ringgold’s uplifting tale of dreams and possibilities. Families explore the rich storytelling and stunning quilt-like illustrations as children create their own artworks celebrating freedom and their imaginations.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Curator Culture
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→Exhibition Openings
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→Family Day
→Sunday, April 27
FAMILY DAY | STEAM+ Celebration
Enjoy The Bass’ STEAM+ Celebration and take part in free artmaking and admission to the museum. See the STEAM creations of local Miami Beach students as you create your own STEAM artworks.
Learn More→Sunday, May 25
FAMILY DAY | Celebrating You
Dive into a world of color and expression, drawing inspiration from vibrant and dynamic contemporary art. In the Creativity Center, make artwork that celebrates your unique personality and style.
Learn More→Sunday, June 29
FAMILY DAY | Scenography
Inspired by the exhibition, Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years, create miniature sets inspired by Feinstein’s style while celebrating the tropical landscape of Miami.
Learn More→Sunday, July 27
FAMILY DAY | Summer Sunday
Take it easy this Sunday as you enjoy free admission to The Bass and artmaking in the Creativity Center. Work on your own art project that highlights the summer season.
Learn More→Sunday, August 31
FAMILY DAY | Bold Shapes
Explore geometric shapes and vibrant colors to create an artwork that celebrates dynamic forms and vivid hues.
Learn More→Sunday, September 28
FAMILY DAY | Contemporary Creations
Spend the afternoon enjoying free admission to The Bass and explore Performing Perspectives, an exhibition featuring artwork from The Bass’ permanent collection. In the Creativity Center, work on your own creations inspired by the contemporary art in our collection!
Learn More→Sunday, October 26
FAMILY DAY | Costume Couture
Get into the Halloween spirit during The Bass’ Family Day programming. In the Creativity Center, create artwork inspired by costume and masks just in time for Halloween celebrations.
Learn More→Internet Dweller Electronic Music Labs
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→Kids Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
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→Little Havana
→Wednesday, April 23
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - April 23
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Reading and writing can be fun for the whole family when paired with art and butterflies! Together with the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, families build literacy skills exploring phonics (sounds in words) while learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Sunday, April 27
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - The Bus to the Bass
Ride The Bus to The Bass from Connect Familias on Sunday, April 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.
Learn more about Family Day at The Bass Creativity Center
For registration and information for the Bus to The Bass, please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, April 30
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - April 30
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Reading and writing can be fun for the whole family when paired with art and butterflies! Together with the book Ten Little Caterpillars, families build literacy skills exploring phonics (sounds in words) while learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, May 7
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - May 7
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
This week, families and communities will work together to prepare children for reading and learning through unique art experiences. Families strengthen their bond and learn to communicate more lovingly through the story of the week, Whoever You Are.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, May 14
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - May 14
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Join us for lively story time and artmaking adventure inspired by Anansi The Spider. This vibrant retelling brings Anansi’s cleverness and his son’s unique talents to life, sparking imagination and fun art making for the whole family.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Wednesday, May 21
Creativity in the Community | Little Havana - May 21
LOCATION: Connect Familias, 1111 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
Join us at Connect Familias for our FREE Creativity in the Community art and literacy workshops for children and families.
Step into the world of Tar Beach with a magical storytime and hands-on artmaking inspired by Faith Ringgold’s uplifting tale of dreams and possibilities. Families explore the rich storytelling and stunning quilt-like illustrations as children create their own artworks celebrating freedom and their imaginations.
Creativity in the Community by The Bass provides FREE workshops for families throughout South Florida, combining art and literacy to provide quality, engaging educational content for the entire family through multi-disciplinary art lessons.
Weekly Creativity in the Community workshops are held in three locations throughout the Miami Metro area. Creativity in the Community is offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
For registration and information please email [email protected] or call 786-477-6003.
Learn More→Little Ones Art Camp (Ages 4-6)
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→Member Events
→Thursday, April 24
Night at the Museum | Artists EXTRAvaganza
The Bass invites you to our annual members-only party, Night at the Museum!
Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 8 – 11 PM for a grand evening, celebrating Miami’s artists in this splendid art-themed extravaganza. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity through your most lavish ARTtire ensemble and mingle with some of your favorite artists while experiencing the museum’s exhibitions, enhanced with open bar, culinary delights, dancing, and more!
Night at the Museum, The Bass’ signature event, provides two (2) complimentary tickets for members at the Affiliate level ($250) and above. Members enjoy additional benefits throughout the year including free museum admission, invitation to special events, discounts, advance registration, and more!
To join, upgrade or renew, visit our Membership page, email us at [email protected] or call 305-673-7530.
If you are a member and would like to RSVP, click the RSVP button below. For any issues with registration, please email Emily Wang, Development Assistant at [email protected] or call (305) 673-7530.
→Sunday, May 18
Breakfast at The Bass | Hybrid Realities
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:30am – 12:00pm
· 10:30AM: Breakfast
· 11AM: Curator-led Tour
Join The Bass Associate Curator of New Media Art Claudia Mattos in an exclusive members-only exhibition walkthrough of The Bass’s exhibition Hybrid Realities. Members will enjoy a light breakfast followed by a Curator-led tour, starting promptly at 11am.
Learn More→Miami Art Week
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→Night at the Museum
→Thursday, April 24
Night at the Museum | Artists EXTRAvaganza
The Bass invites you to our annual members-only party, Night at the Museum!
Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 8 – 11 PM for a grand evening, celebrating Miami’s artists in this splendid art-themed extravaganza. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity through your most lavish ARTtire ensemble and mingle with some of your favorite artists while experiencing the museum’s exhibitions, enhanced with open bar, culinary delights, dancing, and more!
Night at the Museum, The Bass’ signature event, provides two (2) complimentary tickets for members at the Affiliate level ($250) and above. Members enjoy additional benefits throughout the year including free museum admission, invitation to special events, discounts, advance registration, and more!
To join, upgrade or renew, visit our Membership page, email us at [email protected] or call 305-673-7530.
If you are a member and would like to RSVP, click the RSVP button below. For any issues with registration, please email Emily Wang, Development Assistant at [email protected] or call (305) 673-7530.
→North Miami
→Sunday, April 27
Creativity in the Community | North Miami - The Bus to The Bass
Ride The Bus to The Bass from Oak Grove Elementary for the FREE Family Day on April 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.
Learn more about Family Day at The Bass Creativity Center.
To register for the Bus to The Bass, please call (786) 477-6007, or email [email protected].
Learn More→Open Studio
→Saturday, March 29 - Saturday, May 31
Saturday Open Studio
Take a break during your next museum visit and drop in to the Creativity Center for self-guided art-making activities, design challenges, books, and more!
Learn More→Public Program
→Thursday, May 15
THIRD THURSDAYS | FEATURING IMMERSIVE OPERA WITH COMPOSER NATHAN FELIX
6 – 8 PM
6 PM Doors open
7 PM Performance (1 hour)
Composer, artist, and Director Nathan Felix’s new immersive opera breaks down the wall between performer and audience. Featuring original music and story, as told through a local ensemble, with world-class singing, theatrical narrative, movement, and exploration of sound.
ABOUT NATHAN FELIX
Nathan Felix (born 1981) is a Mexican-American composer known for his immersive operas and experimental films. Felix has premiered 16 operas, 4 symphonies and various chamber works in Spain, Japan, Australia, Bulgaria, Portugal, China, Sweden, Denmark, Mongolia and the United States and has been featured on the BBC, MTV, NPR, TPR & PBS. Felix, a non-award winning composer, often focuses on telling Latinx themed and minority stories that highlight border issues, underserved communities and his Hispanic heritage. He is the current recipient of Opera America’s prestigious IDEA Grant for his work, Faces in the Flames with librettist Anita Gonzalez. Felix also serves as the founding director for the Opera Austin Festival.
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, June 19
THIRD THURSDAYS | FEATURING A CURATED LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH ASSUME VIVID ASTRO FOCUS
6 – 9 PM
Performance times to be announced.
Throughout its run at The Bass, assume vivid astro focus: XI will host a series of performances and events with Miami-based queer artists, performers, and creators. Curated by the international art collective assume vivid astro focus (avaf), these programs celebrate the local LGBTQIA+ community, transforming the installation into a stage for DJ sets, screenings, and other activations. With bold performances from diverse voices, the series reflects the boundary-pushing spirit of both the exhibition and avaf.
Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More
→Thursday, July 17
THIRD THURSDAYS with WEG
→Thursday, July 17
THIRD THURSDAYS | Featuring RENÉE CRUZ - July 17
6:00 PM Doors open
7:30 PM First set
8:00 PM Performance ends / 15 minutes break
8:15 PM Second set
9:00 PM Event ends
Limited seating. RSVP not required.
Join us for LATE NIGHT LIVE in Social Assembly, featuring New York city-based bassist Renée Cruz
ABOUT RENÉE CRUZ:
Bassist Renée Cruz has performed and recorded with Jazz music’s legendary artists, including Dr. Billy Taylor, Harry Whitaker, Jimmy Heath, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Joe Wilder, Gerald Wilson, Ernestine Anderson, and Benny Golson.
She’s studied with bass legends Sir Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Homer Mensch, and Reggie Workman.
An alumni of Miami’s New World School of the Arts High School, under the direction of Jim Gasior, she performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington.
Ms. Cruz earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New School University for Jazz & Contemporary Music and her Masters of Music from The Juilliard School.
She was awarded the Sisters in Jazz Collegiate Competition of the International Association of Jazz Educators and the Beacons in Jazz Award for Outstanding Musicianship, and the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead performing composers residency award.
Renée has performed at international festivals around the world in concert halls and jazz clubs, including The Kennedy Center, The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, The Apollo Theater, The Jazz Standard, Nublu, Birdland with Joe Lovano, International Jazz Festival of Costa Rica, Vitoría Spain Jazz Fest, Aiken Jazz Festival, International Jazz Festival of Nicaragua, White Plains Jazz Festival and Cancún Music Festival. Learn more at reneecruz.com.
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, August 21
THIRD THURSDAYS with WEG - August 21
6:00 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Talk starts (1 hour)
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WEG
Join WEG and guest panel as they expand upon the anchors of The Bass’ Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue exhibition through the lens and art of filmmaking.
TOPIC: BACKDROP FOR PERFORMANCE
Artificiality and Stagecraft: An in-depth conversation and exploration with the artisans responsible for molding the cinematic world that transports. Production designers, set dressers, cinematographers, and VFX artists discuss creating cinematic environments from scratch.
ABOUT WEG
A South Florida-based collective of emerging artists creating films and community, White Elephant Group (WEG) is a team of 20+ award-winning film and digital media artists working across various artistic avenues including cinema, XR, mixed-multimedia and more to artistically address and elaborate upon the voices and experiences we’ve had coming from minority and underserved communities in South Florida. Learn More: https://www.wegfilms.com/
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, September 18
THIRD THURSDAYS with WEG - September 18
6:00 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Talk starts (1 hour)
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WEG
Join WEG and guest panel as they expand upon the anchors of The Bass’ Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue exhibition through the lens and art of filmmaking.
TOPIC: THE INDEXICALITY OF PERFORMANCE
Writers, directors, actors, casting directors, and editors explore the nuances of performance. The artists will dissect the evolution of a performance from the words on the page to the final portrayal. This program will examine how ideas, themes, and emotions are exchanged between artists and their audience.
ABOUT WEG
A South Florida-based collective of emerging artists creating films and community, White Elephant Group (WEG) is a team of 20+ award-winning film and digital media artists working across various artistic avenues including cinema, XR, mixed-multimedia and more to artistically address and elaborate upon the voices and experiences we’ve had coming from minority and underserved communities in South Florida. Learn More: https://www.wegfilms.com/
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, September 18
THIRD THURSDAYS | Featuring GUY MICHEL - September 18
6:00 PM Doors open
7:30 PM First set
8:00 PM Performance ends / 15 minutes break
8:15 PM Second set
9:00 PM Event ends
Limited seating. RSVP not required.
Join us for LATE NIGHTS LIVE in Social Assembly feature celloist GUY MICHEL
ABOUT GUY MICHEL
At the age of five in Haiti, Guy began a musical journey that shaped his life. He views the cello as a vessel of limitless potential, dedicated to exploring new possibilities in entertainment and education, transcending boundaries and celebrating cultural richness.
As a member of the Recording Academy, he continues to explore and contribute to music’s evolution. From local stages to international arenas, he shares his musical vision, holding workshops to inspire the next generation. His journey celebrates the universal language of music, painting the world in harmonious colors, inviting all to join his remarkable odyssey of music, culture, and boundless possibilities.
Learn More→
→Thursday, May 15
THIRD THURSDAYS | FEATURING IMMERSIVE OPERA WITH COMPOSER NATHAN FELIX
6 – 8 PM
6 PM Doors open
7 PM Performance (1 hour)
Composer, artist, and Director Nathan Felix’s new immersive opera breaks down the wall between performer and audience. Featuring original music and story, as told through a local ensemble, with world-class singing, theatrical narrative, movement, and exploration of sound.
ABOUT NATHAN FELIX
Nathan Felix (born 1981) is a Mexican-American composer known for his immersive operas and experimental films. Felix has premiered 16 operas, 4 symphonies and various chamber works in Spain, Japan, Australia, Bulgaria, Portugal, China, Sweden, Denmark, Mongolia and the United States and has been featured on the BBC, MTV, NPR, TPR & PBS. Felix, a non-award winning composer, often focuses on telling Latinx themed and minority stories that highlight border issues, underserved communities and his Hispanic heritage. He is the current recipient of Opera America’s prestigious IDEA Grant for his work, Faces in the Flames with librettist Anita Gonzalez. Felix also serves as the founding director for the Opera Austin Festival.
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, June 19
THIRD THURSDAYS | FEATURING A CURATED LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH ASSUME VIVID ASTRO FOCUS
6 – 9 PM
Performance times to be announced.
Throughout its run at The Bass, assume vivid astro focus: XI will host a series of performances and events with Miami-based queer artists, performers, and creators. Curated by the international art collective assume vivid astro focus (avaf), these programs celebrate the local LGBTQIA+ community, transforming the installation into a stage for DJ sets, screenings, and other activations. With bold performances from diverse voices, the series reflects the boundary-pushing spirit of both the exhibition and avaf.
Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Sign up to receive our newsletter or follow us on Instagram for the latest happenings at The Bass.
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More
→Thursday, July 17
THIRD THURSDAYS with WEG
→Thursday, July 17
THIRD THURSDAYS | Featuring RENÉE CRUZ - July 17
6:00 PM Doors open
7:30 PM First set
8:00 PM Performance ends / 15 minutes break
8:15 PM Second set
9:00 PM Event ends
Limited seating. RSVP not required.
Join us for LATE NIGHT LIVE in Social Assembly, featuring New York city-based bassist Renée Cruz
ABOUT RENÉE CRUZ:
Bassist Renée Cruz has performed and recorded with Jazz music’s legendary artists, including Dr. Billy Taylor, Harry Whitaker, Jimmy Heath, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Joe Wilder, Gerald Wilson, Ernestine Anderson, and Benny Golson.
She’s studied with bass legends Sir Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Homer Mensch, and Reggie Workman.
An alumni of Miami’s New World School of the Arts High School, under the direction of Jim Gasior, she performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington.
Ms. Cruz earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New School University for Jazz & Contemporary Music and her Masters of Music from The Juilliard School.
She was awarded the Sisters in Jazz Collegiate Competition of the International Association of Jazz Educators and the Beacons in Jazz Award for Outstanding Musicianship, and the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead performing composers residency award.
Renée has performed at international festivals around the world in concert halls and jazz clubs, including The Kennedy Center, The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, The Apollo Theater, The Jazz Standard, Nublu, Birdland with Joe Lovano, International Jazz Festival of Costa Rica, Vitoría Spain Jazz Fest, Aiken Jazz Festival, International Jazz Festival of Nicaragua, White Plains Jazz Festival and Cancún Music Festival. Learn more at reneecruz.com.
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, August 21
THIRD THURSDAYS with WEG - August 21
6:00 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Talk starts (1 hour)
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WEG
Join WEG and guest panel as they expand upon the anchors of The Bass’ Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue exhibition through the lens and art of filmmaking.
TOPIC: BACKDROP FOR PERFORMANCE
Artificiality and Stagecraft: An in-depth conversation and exploration with the artisans responsible for molding the cinematic world that transports. Production designers, set dressers, cinematographers, and VFX artists discuss creating cinematic environments from scratch.
ABOUT WEG
A South Florida-based collective of emerging artists creating films and community, White Elephant Group (WEG) is a team of 20+ award-winning film and digital media artists working across various artistic avenues including cinema, XR, mixed-multimedia and more to artistically address and elaborate upon the voices and experiences we’ve had coming from minority and underserved communities in South Florida. Learn More: https://www.wegfilms.com/
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, September 18
THIRD THURSDAYS with WEG - September 18
6:00 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Talk starts (1 hour)
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WEG
Join WEG and guest panel as they expand upon the anchors of The Bass’ Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue exhibition through the lens and art of filmmaking.
TOPIC: THE INDEXICALITY OF PERFORMANCE
Writers, directors, actors, casting directors, and editors explore the nuances of performance. The artists will dissect the evolution of a performance from the words on the page to the final portrayal. This program will examine how ideas, themes, and emotions are exchanged between artists and their audience.
ABOUT WEG
A South Florida-based collective of emerging artists creating films and community, White Elephant Group (WEG) is a team of 20+ award-winning film and digital media artists working across various artistic avenues including cinema, XR, mixed-multimedia and more to artistically address and elaborate upon the voices and experiences we’ve had coming from minority and underserved communities in South Florida. Learn More: https://www.wegfilms.com/
For more information on Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/
Learn More→Thursday, September 18
THIRD THURSDAYS | Featuring GUY MICHEL - September 18
6:00 PM Doors open
7:30 PM First set
8:00 PM Performance ends / 15 minutes break
8:15 PM Second set
9:00 PM Event ends
Limited seating. RSVP not required.
Join us for LATE NIGHTS LIVE in Social Assembly feature celloist GUY MICHEL
ABOUT GUY MICHEL
At the age of five in Haiti, Guy began a musical journey that shaped his life. He views the cello as a vessel of limitless potential, dedicated to exploring new possibilities in entertainment and education, transcending boundaries and celebrating cultural richness.
As a member of the Recording Academy, he continues to explore and contribute to music’s evolution. From local stages to international arenas, he shares his musical vision, holding workshops to inspire the next generation. His journey celebrates the universal language of music, painting the world in harmonious colors, inviting all to join his remarkable odyssey of music, culture, and boundless possibilities.
Learn More→Social Assembly
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→Spring Art Camp (Ages 4-6)
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→Spring Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
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→Summer Art Camps (Ages 7-12)
→Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - Set the Stage!
Ever wanted to design your own stage for a play or movie? Campers will create oversized, painted backdrops and 3D dioramas to bring their own scenic stories to life—exploring how settings can transport us to new places.
Learn More→Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - Miami Remix
Dive into the energy of Miami by blending its urban and natural beauty! Campers will make mirrored collages combining city skyscrapers, palm trees, and the ocean—using digital or hand-drawn elements to bring the city to life.
Learn More→Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - Create Your Own Fairytale
Through storyboarding, illustration, and book-making, campers will dream up their own enchanting fairytales— complete with magical settings, charming characters, and unexpected plot twists!
Learn More→Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - Mask of Emotions
Explore self-expression by making identity masks! Campers will craft layered self-portraits, using textures and colors to explore their emotions and unique perspectives.
Learn More→Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - Wild & Wonderful Landscapes
What if you could design your own dream landscape? Campers will experiment with painting, collage, and printmaking to create ever-changing, immersive nature scenes.
Learn More→Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Summer Art Camp (7-12) | Symbols of Me
What symbols represent you? Campers will design powerful mixed-media collages using personal symbols, words, and textures that express their heritage and identity.
Learn More→Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - Build Like an Architect
Inspired by artist Rachel Feinstein, campers will sketch blueprints, design miniature buildings, and construct imaginative cityscapes using fun and unexpected materials.
Learn More→Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - The Art of Illusions
Challenge your perception! Campers will explore famous optical illusions and create their own trick-of-the-eye masterpieces using color, shape, and shading techniques.
Learn More→Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8
Summer Art Camp (7-12) - The Art of Immersion
Inspired by Rachel Feinstein’s installations, campers will build a diorama full-room experience using handmade and natural materials— turning their art into an environment that transports visitors into their world.
Learn More→Summer Art Camps Little Ones (Ages 5-6)
→Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Tiny Theaters & Storybook Scenes
Create a mini world of your own! Using colorful materials, campers will build tiny dioramas filled with whimsical landscapes, fun characters, and props to tell their own adventure stories.
Learn More→Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Shimmering Miami Magic
Miami is full of colors, textures, and sounds! Campers will use shiny, reflective, and colorful materials to create collages inspired by the city’s beaches, skylines, and cultural mix.
Learn More→Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Storybook Magic
Step into a world of wonder! Campers will bring their favorite fairytales to life through colorful paintings, paper collages, and their own original character designs.
Learn More→Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Colorful Selfies
Show off your personality! Campers will make wacky, textured self-portraits using fabric and bold colors to express their unique style and feelings.
Learn More→Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Nature’s Rainbow
Let’s explore the beauty of nature! Campers will work together to create a giant nature-inspired mural and start their own nature journals, collecting leaves, flowers, and colors from the world around them.
Learn More→Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - My Colorful World
Celebrate YOU! Campers will explore their culture and family traditions through bright, playful collages that tell the story of where they come from.
Learn More→Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Tiny Towns & Fantasy Castles
Ever wanted to build your own city? Campers will use cardboard, clay, and colorful materials to design their dream buildings— whether a castle, skyscraper, or spaceship!
Learn More→Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Magic Eye Art
Can your art move? Campers will play with colors, shapes, and patterns to create simple optical illusions that make their artwork jump, spin, and surprise the eye!
Learn More→Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8
Summer Art Camp (5-6) - Create Your Own Magical Room
What if your art could surround you? Campers will team up to transform a 3D diorama into an imaginative world, using fabrics, lights, and fun textures to create a fully immersive experience.
Learn More→Teen
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→Teen Studio Art Intensive
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→Teen Studio Art Sessions
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→The Bass Ball
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→The Bass Dialogues
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→The Bass Highlights Tour
→Saturday, December 14 - Saturday, November 29
The Bass Highlights Tour
Guests will explore various highlights of the collection, the museum’s architecture and current exhibitions both inside and outside of The Bass through an interactive guided tour. Trained educators who facilitate engaging discussions will provide behind-the-scenes experience of The Bass and activities to further engage your experience with art. This tour is included with cost of museum admission and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Learn MoreOvertime is sponsored by 1 Hotel South Beach and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.