Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.” So begins the preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948 by the UN General Assembly. The concept of human rights as laid out in the Declaration forms the cornerstone of liberal democracy. But it has been challenged by some who argue that unique historical experience and cultural, religious and civilizational traditions provide better ways to ensure human rights. Join in  for a conversation with Francis Fukuyama, Jacques Rupnik and Nicole Bibbins-Sedaca as they commemorate International Human Rights Day on December 10th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Opening December 11, 2020: Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, FINDING YINGYING closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, FINDING YINGYING is the story of who Yingying was: a talented young woman loved by her family and friends.  To purchase tickets click here.

Local Miami artist Jacqueline Gopie, introduces her latest collection, “Freedom to Play” at the Copper Door B&B. On December 18-20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily, the Copper Door B&B will be hosting a reservation only, Meet & Greet with artist, Jacqueline Gopie along with refreshments. Painter Jacqueline Gopie was born in Kingston, Jamaica and now lives and works in Coral Gables, Florida. After a 22-year career in the United States Army, she began painting in 2002 when she attended the University of Miami where she earned her BFA in 2005 and MFA in 2012. Focusing on idyllic scenes of black and brown children enjoying seaside leisure and playtime she subversively challenges negative media stereotypes of people of color. Her intent is to rewire the viewer’s learned negative physiological response to racial differences by introducing and insisting upon alternative positive contexts, narratives and visual imagery.

The Heritage Project: Black Street Art + Black Lives Matter 

On December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Black Street Art + Black Lives Matter will focus on street art as a whole and how, by using different media, artists have been able to draw attention to imbalances within the social construct. This conversation will feature muralists, social artists and curators as they discuss the art form, its intersection with Black Lives Matter and how street art has been an important tool used to shed light on the gross number of Black lives lost at the hands of the police.

Live on the Plaza: Brothers of Others 

Brothers of Others features three multi-instrumentalists/lead singers who are passionate about authentic American music (blues, R&B and rock ’n’ roll). The band's performance of original and cover music is powerful, aggressive, sensitive and thought-provoking.  December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Visit Live on the Plaza to learn more.

Deborah Cox: I’ll Be Home for Christmas

South Florida’s own Deborah Cox will perform her first-ever holiday show on December 19th The star singer and actress will deliver chart-topping hits and seasonal favorites during I’ll Be Home for Christmas, a concert she has created especially for the Arsht Center.  Click here for more details.

Women-Roses-Water

From December 26-30, the Peter London Global Dance Company will celebrate its 10th anniversary season with the premiere of WOMEN-ROSES-WATER, a contemporary and Afro-Caribbean dance fusion.

Salute to Vienna and Budapest

Celebrate the New Year with this never-before-seen performance, filmed in Europe. Ring in the new year with "The Blue Danube" waltz and excerpts from beloved operettas!  Learn more here.

Kerry McLaney was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti where she discovered photography at a young age. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design and currently lives and works in Miami, FL. Her art practice involves various types of film and digital photography that focuses on the stillness in landscapes. This will be McLaney’s 5th solo exhibition.
ABOVE: Haiti was inspired by the Earth from Above series by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a collection of aerial photographs from around the world in the 1990s. ABOVE: Haiti was shot over the course of two trips to Haiti and features images from various regions and provinces, including Port-au-Prince, Jacmel, Cap-Haitian and Grand Goave.  The exhibit can be viewed from December 2nd to February 3, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.

The Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) presents 'Manolo Valdés - The Legacy,' an outdoor exhibition of monumental sculptures by this world-renowned Contemporary Art Master. In partnership with the City of Doral, the monumental sculptures will be installed in the main public parks of the City of Doral as well as other selected locations. This showcase will be the largest exhibition of his epic sculptures to date and will be on view until June 2021. Click here for more information.