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Dance performances, tribute shows, concerts galore, and family events highlight the winter and spring seasons at the Moss Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is thrilled to unveil its winter and spring 2025 lineup, featuring an array of dynamic performances that promise to captivate audiences. From mesmerizing dance showcases to thrilling musical tributes, the Moss Center continues to offer something for everyone. Tickets for the season’s programming at the Moss Center are available at MossCenter.org.
Kicking off the season, the Moss Center proudly presents SPACE ODDITY – A Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. This tribute show will transport audiences through the legendary hits of David Bowie, celebrating his innovative artistry and unforgettable music.
For audiences of all ages, Lightwire’s Moon Mouse – A Space Odyssey takes the stage. Marvin the Mouse ventures to the moon alongside other misfits on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. Families can also appreciate the breathtaking fusion of acrobatics, dance, and music in the awe-inspiring Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique en Cirque on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7 p.m.
On January 25, 2025 at 8 p.m., Davina And The Vagabonds will dazzle audiences with elements of boogie-woogie, soul, early rock, blues, and more.
The Moss Center offers many events for music lovers, and the free performance by the Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra of Moravia is no exception. On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 7 p.m., Maestro Pavel Šnajdr’s innovative vision and classical mastery will weave a magical tapestry for audiences. Then, on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., audiences will experience the Andrew Collins Trio’s seamless vocals and instrumental mastery.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., the Melton Mustafa Jr. Quartet will wow you with the saxophonist’s electrifying talent. And, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8 p.m., audiences can enjoy a night of high-energy, New York-style salsa and Latin Jazz by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, led by Oscar Hernandez.
Next up, Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East will take its audience through a vibrant reimagining of the immigrant journey through music on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. Continuing our dive into the national music scene, the American Patchwork Quartet will take the stage on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. Experience the group’s vibrant musical narrative to celebrate America’s cultural tapestry.
The Moss Center also presents The French Horn Collective – Hot Club Miami All-Stars on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. The group, along with blues and gospel singer Wendell Morrison, will grace the stage with their original compositions of hot swing, jazz, and Latin bolero. Then, with soul-stirring vocals compared to Bessie Smith and Nina Simone, Kat Riggins will channel her magnetic stage presence at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025. Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival transcends genres and will be loved by the whole family.
Then, Miami City Ballet takes to the stage on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as well as Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 p.m. This prestigious ballet company will grace the stage with its exceptional artistry and unmatched choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros, and the famed Martha Graham.
The Way of Water: Miami will enchant audiences on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. The performance explores water and the efforts of individuals who steward it in Miami-Dade County. Through the collaboration of local workers, artists, musicians, and video technology, it aims to showcase the Everglades’ importance and reveal the untold stories of those who ensure our water access. This project is a partnership between The Moss Center, Forklift Danceworks, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Water and Sewer Department, Department of Transportation and Public Works, the Office of Resilience, and the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.
Then, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8 p.m., the fiery passion of flamenco will come alive with Siudy Flamenco. This show will transport audiences to Spain, with its vibrant rhythms and intricate footwork.
Celebrating an illustrious career, the Twyla Tharp Dance 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3 p.m. The special performance, featuring Diabelli Variations set to the music of Philip Glass, will honor the TONY®️-award winner’s six decades of groundbreaking work in dance and choreography.
Next up, the Salon Series – Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami offers an intimate setting in which to experience new works by this innovative dance company. Marvel at the company’s esteemed choreography at select times throughout the weekend of Friday, March 14, 2025, to Sunday, March 16, 2025. Then, the Houston Ballet II will showcase the next generation of ballet stars in stunning performances on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 3 p.m., which will combine the classical and contemporary works of The Sleeping Beauty Act II, the pas de deux from Don Quixote and A Dance in the Garden of Mirth.
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7 p.m., journey with polar bears, walruses, seals, and penguins across the ice in Netflix’s Our Planet Live: Frozen Worlds. EMMY® Award-winning producer and director Sophie Lanfear captures these animals’ resilience and importance to our environment in this awe-inspiring film and lecture.
Rounding out the season, the Complexions Contemporary Ballet will take the stage on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. Known for its groundbreaking approach to dance, this company will deliver a visually and emotionally compelling performance. Complexions’ performance showcases Woke, a socially conscious ballet addressing contemporary issues, and Love Rocks, a celebration of love and diversity featuring music by GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter Lenny Kravitz.
The Moss Center will also offer a variety of free outdoor events with “Party on the Plaza.” Each event promises a spectacular concert with unique food and drink options available for purchase.
Kicking off the series is Mojo Ike & Lady Val Woods & Soul Revue on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Listen to their captivating blend of blues, gospel, pop, and jazz under the stars. On Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Gold Dust Lounge blends surf jazz, lounge noir, and Americana punk into cinematic music. Closing out the free series is Las Guaracheras, who will blow you away with their Afro-Latin rhythms and electrifying salsa moves on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
In addition, the 19th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival, a free event for families, will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. Developed for children of all abilities to enjoy, the Festival will provide accommodations such as ASL interpreters, sensory-inclusive performances, and more.
The Moss Center offers a variety of ticket packages for audiences to enjoy their favorite shows for less. With the Subscription Series Package, guests can save up to 20% on tickets for six or more events. The Moss Center’s Cabaret Package saves patrons 20% on five or more cabaret shows, and the Dance Package provides a 25% discount when tickets are purchased to four dance shows.
Tickets for this winter and spring season’s performances can be purchased by visiting The Moss Center’s website, through the Box Office in person, or by phone at (786) 573-5300. For a complete schedule of performances, please visit https://www.mosscenter.org/.
Moss Cultural Arts Center Schedule of Events (Spring 2025):
SPACE ODDITY – A QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
- Saturday January 4, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets range from $40 – $60 ($85 VIP)
- Witness a stunning live tribute to David Bowie featuring elaborate costumes and a multimedia spectacle. Starring David Brighton, this show takes you through Bowie’s ever-evolving career and is considered the world’s premier Bowie tribute after touring globally.
CIRQUE KALABANTÉ – AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
- Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $20 – $30
- Experience the vibrant energy and stunning acrobatics of Cirque Kalabanté’s “Afrique En Cirque.” This dynamic performance showcases African culture through breathtaking circus acts, traditional dance, and pulsating rhythms.
CZECH NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF MORAVIA
- Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are free
- Classical mastery meets the innovative vision of two-time Generation competition award winner Maestro Pavel Šnajdr. His storytelling is apparent through every note as tradition intertwines with modern creativity.
LIGHTWIRE’S MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY
- Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11 a.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $15 – $22
- Lightwire Theater brings its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry to this family friendly show, Moon Mouse. Utilizing light, technology and music, the artists tell the story of Marvin the Mouse as he goes on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $40 ($55 VIP)
- Get ready for a high-energy show led by lead singer Davina Sowers, who has been compared to Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin. As they tap into genres like soul, early rock and more, take a seat for a sensation that has taken the music scene by storm.
- Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
- Black Box Theater | Tickets are $35 ($40 day of show)
- Music from their latest album, The Rule of Three, will be performed live on stage with the trio’s seamless vocals and instrumental mastery. Folk, jazz, and bluegrass weave together on this night, full of talent and song.
- Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
- Black Box Theater | Tickets are $30 ($35 day of show)
- This contemporary jazz artist shared his talents with stages around the globe and has returned to perform in Miami. Don’t miss the electrifying talent of Melton Mustafa Jr., three-time GRAMMY®️-Nominated jazz saxophonist.
- Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. | Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets range from $25 – $65
- Miami City Ballet makes its debut at The Moss Center this February with a uniquely curated program that promises to captivate and inspire. Join us in welcoming South Florida’s world-class ballet company for a weekend of spectacular performances.
- Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. | Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- The Moss Center Concert Lawn | Tickets for this event are free
- An outdoor, collaborative performance unlike any other, The Way of Water will tell the story of South Florida’s water through song, video, and performance. Hear from our community’s skillful water experts free of charge.
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets range from $30 – $95
- Experience Siudy Garrido, a Latin GRAMMY®️-nominated flamenco star, in “Bailaora, Mis Pies Son Mi Voz.” Garrido blends contemporary dance with traditional flamenco over original compositions, featuring vivid costumes and collaborations with artists like Farruquito and Gustavo Dudamel.
- Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $40 ($65 VIP)
- Experience the vibrant reimagining of the immigrant journey through music with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. Enjoy the fusion of Bollywood, Spaghetti Westerns, and Punjabi folk through this spectacular performance you won’t want to miss.
MOJO IKE & LADY VAL WOODS BLUES & SOUL REVUE
- Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Moss Center | Tickets are free
- Dynamic artists Mojo Ike and Lady Val Woods will blend blues, gospel, pop, and jazz in an unforgettable performance.
TWYLA THARP DANCE 60TH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND JUBILEE
- Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. | Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets range from $25 – $67.50
- Celebrate Twyla Tharp’s 60th anniversary with the Olivier-nominated Diabelli Variations, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece, and a new dance set to a reimagining of Philip Glass’ iconic Aguas da Amazonia. Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music creates works of startling originality and beauty, solidifying her place as one of the great artists of our time.
SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA, SALSA, AND LATIN JAZZ
- Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $40 – $55 ($75 VIP)
- High-energy performances and musical precision await. Led by band leader Oscar Hernandez, the band’s New York-style salsa and Latin jazz have earned them three GRAMMY® wins.
SALON SERIES – DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATRE OF MIAMI
- Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
- Lab Theater | Tickets are $40
- Experience an intimate journey into the creative process of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami’s vibrant dancers and choreographers. This popular performance series offers sneak peeks of exciting new ballets in progress, revealing how original works evolve from studio to stage.
- Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $40 ($65 VIP)
- Enjoy this band’s vibrant musical narrative that celebrates America’s cultural tapestry. The American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) is set to perform centuries-old American songs with new creative arrangements, connecting their contemporary cultures and immigrant roots.
GOLD DUST LOUNGE
- Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Moss Center | Tickets are free
- Surf jazz, lounge noir, and Americana punk are intertwined into a unique musical journey. Witness Gold Dust Lounge’s acclaimed sound that nominated the band for Best Instrumental Album of 2019 (The Independent Music Awards).
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. | Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets range from $30 – $50
- The program features a delightful lineup, including “The Sleeping Beauty, Act III,” in which audiences will witness Princess Aurora and Prince Florimund’s wedding. This will be followed by a grand pas de deux and a joyous finale, with characters from various fairytales joining in the festivities.
THE FRENCH HORN COLLECTIVE: HOT CLUB MIAMI ALL-STARS
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
- Black Box Theater | Tickets are $30 ($35 day of show)
- Immerse yourself in the blend of French melodies and original compositions. Featuring blues and gospel singer Wendell Morrison, the group promises to deliver a dynamic fusion of Gypsy jazz, Latin rhythms, and New Orleans vibes.
LAS GUARACHERAS
- Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Moss Center | Tickets are free
- Celebrate Afro-Latin rhythms with vibrant music from this all-women salsa sextet from Cali, Colombia.
NETFLIX’S OUR PLANET LIVE: FROZEN WORLDS
- Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets are $15 – $25
- Join EMMY® Award-winning producer and director Sophie Lanfear as she follows polar bears, walruses, seals, and penguins navigating their icy havens among the threat of climate change. This lecture series will highlight why preserving Arctic habitats is critical for our planet’s future.
KAT RIGGINS & HER BLUES REVIVAL
- Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
- Black Box Theater | $30 ($35 day of show)
- Don’t miss a mesmerizing performance that transcends genres. Kat Riggins’ magnetic stage presence and soul-stirring vocals are sure to captivate and inspire.
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8 p.m.
- Main Stage | Tickets range from $25 – $55
- Led by founders and dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet reinvents dance and contemporary ballet with a unique approach. With a lineage from Alvin Ailey and a talented cadre of 16 dancers, Complexions is celebrated as a “matchless American dance company” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
19TH ANNUAL ALL KIDS INCLUDED FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL
- Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10 a.m.
- The Moss Center | Tickets are free
- Families of all abilities are welcome as the All Kids Included (AKI) Family Arts Festival returns for its 19th year. Accommodations include sensory-inclusive performances, ASL interpreters and more.
About The Moss Cultural Arts Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to Miami-Dade County. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc., The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and The Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
