Third Thursdays

6 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Performance starts
7:10 PM 20-minute intermission
7:30 PM Second performance starts
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Experience the power and brilliance of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) 2026–2027 season at The Bass Museum of Art this fall. Performed by the dynamic SFSO Woodwind Quintet, this eclectic program showcases music by the season’s featured composers, brought to life through thrilling performances and engaging commentary that reveals the stories, inspiration, and artistry behind the music.

Presented in the stunning setting of The Bass Museum of Art, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class musicians up close at one of Miami Beach’s most distinctive cultural venues. The museum’s unique atmosphere transforms the traditional concert experience, creating an evening that is both personal and immersive while offering an exclusive preview of the Symphony’s upcoming season.

To learn more about the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, https://southfloridasymphony.org/

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

6 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Talk starts (45 mins)
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Join a special edition of The Bass Dialogues featuring newly appointed Artistic Director and Chief Curator Philippe Vergne in conversation with Associate Curator Jasa McKenzie. Moderated by McKenzie, The Bass will introduce Vergne to the South Florida community as he reflects on his distinguished international career, curatorial philosophy, and vision for the museum. McKenzie will introduce the upcoming season, highlighting exhibitions already underway, while Vergne shares his ideas for building upon that foundation and shaping the institution’s artistic direction in the years ahead.

To learn more about The Bass Dialogues, visit https://thebass.org/dialogues/.

6 PM Doors open
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Co-hosted by The Bass and Commissioner, a Miami-based program redefining how artists are thoughtfully supported, Third Thursdays at The Bass brings together two organizations dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between artists and the community through contemporary art. Inspired by exhibitions on view at The Bass, this series edition offers an opportunity to engage and consider common themes and diverse perspectives.

To learn more about Commissioner, visit: https://www.commissioner.us/.

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/.

Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Miami Light Project presents the 2027 ScreenDance Miami Film Festival to highlight the choreographers and directors who are working with emerging and new concepts in movement and dance on film and dance on camera. The festival has been created to support professionals in this field and to support the development of dance created for the camera. ScreenDance Miami seeks to engage the public and bring to light an understanding of this adventuresome, exciting art form.

To learn more about Miami Light Project, visit https://miamilightproject.com/

To learn more about ScreenDance Miami, visit https://miamilightproject.com/screendance/

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

6 PM Doors open
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Immerse yourself in a diverse and inspiring collection of films created by emerging filmmakers from South Florida at the Subtropic Film Festival. This unique event showcases fresh perspectives, innovative storytelling, and creative talent from across the region, giving audiences the opportunity to experience compelling independent cinema before it reaches a wider audience. The festival celebrates the voices of up-and-coming artists while fostering a vibrant community of filmmakers and film enthusiasts.

This year’s theme, Between Two Waters, reflects the unique duality of South Florida—where ocean meets Everglades, paradise meets ecological change, and diverse cultures intersect to create one of America’s most distinctive creative communities.

To learn more about Subtropic Film Festival, visit https://subtropic.org/.

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/.

6 PM Doors open
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Experience FilmGate Interactive Media Festival, Miami’s platform for next generation storytelling and creative technology. Dedicated to helping creators move from idea to audience, FilmGate supports filmmakers, immersive artists, game designers, AI artists and creative technologists through festivals, labs, mentorship, and public programming. Hosted in part at The Bass, and other partner locations, the program brings together innovators testing new forms of entertainment with live audiences, highlighting the intersection of creativity, technology, and emerging cultural experiences.

To learn more about FilmGate, visit https://www.filmgate.miami/.

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/.

6 PM Doors open
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Step into the imaginative world of Pepe Mar as The Bass celebrates the exhibition opening of El Gato Negro. Inspired by a nightclub from the artist’s childhood in Mexico, the installation transforms The Rotunda into an eclectic fantasy shaped by memory, migration, and belonging. Drawing from personal experience and imagined histories, Mar invites each visitor to journey through a space that reflects crossings, encounters, and communities that shape our identities. Be among the first to step inside for the richly layered connections that will unfold.

Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Hosted at The Bass as one of the many events presented throughout the annual O, Miami Poetry Festival, join us for an evening that is part of a month-long initiative dedicated to ensuring that every person in Miami-Dade encounters a poem. Through site-specific events, community gatherings, and poetry-in-public spaces projects across the county, O, Miami transforms April into a celebration of Miami and its people.

To learn more about the O, Miami, visit https://omiami.org/

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

6 PM Doors open
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Presenting conversations with leading voices in contemporary art, The Bass Dialogues series brings together artists, curators, and thought leaders who are shaping the current landscape. Moderated by Philippe Vergne, Artistic Director and Chief Curator, stay tuned for a special guest announcement as part of our ongoing commitment to expand impact through new artistic partnerships and evolving cultural conversations connecting the community.

To learn more about The Bass Dialogues, visit https://thebass.org/dialogues/

6 PM Doors open
Stay tuned for set times!
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

An ongoing series exploring spatial sound practices in relation to art and architecture. Presented in partnership with MUD Foundation, sound artists, musicians, singing bowl practitioners, and more, we invite you to experience Sound in the Round.

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

Photo Book Speed Date is a playful, artist-led program by Miami-based photographer Josh Aronson. Designed to spark connection through a shared love of photo books, this lively exchange mimics the format of a traditional speed date—without the romance. Bring a beloved photo book and share pages in quick, timed rotations, creating brief but meaningful conversations inspired by images, stories, and personal reflections.

To learn more about Josh Aronson, visit https://www.josharonson.us/

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

6 PM Doors open
Stay tuned for set times!
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

An ongoing series exploring spatial sound practices in relation to art and architecture. Presented in partnership with MUD Foundation, sound artists, musicians, singing bowl practitioners, and more, we invite you to experience Sound in the Round.

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

6 PM Doors open
Stay tuned for set times!
Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited capacity based on first-come, first-served.

An ongoing series exploring spatial sound practices in relation to art and architecture. Presented in partnership with MUD Foundation, sound artists, musicians, singing bowl practitioners, and more, we invite you to experience Sound in the Round.

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/