Friday, June 6

AIA Miami Hosts its 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
he American Institute of Architects Miami Chapter will host its 16th Annual AIA Miami Charity Golf Tournament Friday, June 6, offering participants a day of golf, refreshments, a banquet, awards and prizes. The golf tournament, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting scholarships for architecture students and Miami Children's Hospital, will be at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club, 6401 Kendale Lakes Drive. Fee for golfers is $150, including golf fees, carts, a bag filled with prizes for each participant, cocktails and refreshments all day, buffet dinner, trophies for winners, and door prizes. Call AIA Miami at 305-448-7488. http://www.aiamiami.com

South Florida Arts Beat On WLRN
Tune in at 1pm to WLRN 91.3 FM to hear Ed Bell's South Florida Arts Beat program to stay abreast of cultural events in our community. You can also listen live on the internet. http://www.wlrn.org

Shakra Friday Specials:
Visit their beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Basic Yoga at beginners level from 5:30 to 6:45pm. Enjoy their Zen and fully equipped locker rooms as well as class props for free. The first class for new students (Florida Residents) is always free at Shakra Relaxation Oasis, 271 Alhambra Circle. Call 305-774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Live Music At The Grape
Stop in to your favorite wine bar at the Village Of Merrick Park for a great assortment of wines by the glass or the bottle, plus great food and live music to round out the experience. Now, from 5 to 7pm Monday through Friday, enjoy 2 for 1 glasses of wines in the 1 to 6 category. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Visit their Wine Seller, where you can choose from over 140 different wines by the bottle, and take advantage of 3-SUM: Their 3 bottle case, where you can save 15-20%. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Soccer Kick-Off Party At The Bierhaus
It's time for Euro 2008 in 50 days and 15 hours of world-class soccer action on the big screens all day and night. Come to the bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way, at 6pm for the kick-off party. Wear your favorite team jersey. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Michelle Concepcion Volver: Recent Paintings
ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries invites you to an opening reception for Michelle Concepcion Volver: Recent Paintings at 7pm. Her abstract paintings are an enigma: abstract compositions that evoke diametrically different interpretations. Some viewers see microscopic organisms; others, asteroids; still others, aquatic plant forms. Contributing to the varying interpretations of Concepcion's subject matter is their extraordinary illusion of texture. The gallery is located at 169 Madeira. Call 305-444-4493. http://www.virginiamiller.com

Susana Rodriguez: Shadows
The Americas Collection is pleased to present a poignant exhibition brought to us by the argentine artist Susana Rodriguez. The conception of this series came about in 2006 when the artist began to observe the streets of New York City as they got attacked by the fast flowing of anonymous bodies always accompanied by their mutating shadows. Oblivious to the artist's critical eye and unaware of their own environment, the flock of human masses seemed to mechanically dance to the beat of a silent rhythm that effusively pushed them through their chaotic existence. Meet Susana Rodriguez from 7 to 10pm at The Americas Collection, 2440 Ponce. Call 305-446-5578. http://www.americascollection.com

Art Exhibit: New Works By Philippe Dodard
Philippe Dodard's new paintings will be on view at GMI, 60 Aragon, with a book signing with the artist at 7pm. His new book The Works of Philippe Dodard, The Idea of Modernity in Haitian Contemporary Art, was written by Babacar M'Bow. Call 305.300.6887. http://gmiartgallery.com

Friday Night Wine Tasting Series at Christabelle's Quarter
Meet up with friends for a special tasting event hosted by wine educator Barry Alberts at the La Boheme Patio located on the third floor of the gorgeous Christabelle's Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza from 7 to 9:30pm featuring international wine selections. The cost is $15 per person and there is no need to RSVP. Call 305-793-3120.

Emily Giffin: Love the One You're With
Ellen's relationship to Andy doesn't just seem perfect on the surface, it really is perfect. She loves his family, and everything about him, including that he brings out the best in her. That is, until Ellen unexpectedly runs into Leo. The one who got away. The one who brought out the worst in her. The one she can't forget. This is the story about why we chose to love the ones we love, and why we just can't forget the ones who aren't right for us. Emily Giffin brings both humor and heart to her novels and has an uncanny ability to tap into the things women are really thinking and feeling. With Love the One You're With (St. Martin's Press, $24.95), she proves, once again, why she is the fastest rising star of women's fiction writing today. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 7pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

The Counterfeiters At Cosford Cinema
The true story of Salomon Sorowitsch, bohemian and counterfeiter extraordinaire. After getting arrested, he agrees to help the Nazis in an organized counterfeit operation set up to help finance the war effort. It was the biggest counterfeit money scam of all times. Prisoners were brought to Sachsenhausen from other concentration camps to implement the plan: professional printers, fastidious bank officials and simple craftsmen all became members of the top-secret counterfeiter commando. They had the choice: if they cooperated with the enemy, they had a chance to survive, as first-class prisoners in a golden cage with enough to eat and a bed to sleep in. If they sabotaged the operation, a sure death awaited them. 2007 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film. The film begins at 7pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford

Live Music In The B&B Courtyard
Enjoy live music in the beautiful Mediterranean courtyard Friday night from 7 to 11pm at Books and Books, 265 Aragon. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Rock And Roll at JohnMartin's
Friday evening is Rock 'n' Roll night at JohnMartin's, with the best local bands. Meet up with friends, enjoy some good pub food and refreshments and dance to your favorite tunes all night at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Happy Hour on the Bierhaus Plaza
It's Happy Hour on the Plaza at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way with two for one drinks from 5 to 7pm. Order the famous Bierhaus Burger, one of the best Burgers in Town, or Louisiana Fish fry with Harald's legendary potato salad or fries. Enjoy live entertainment outdoors from 6 to 10pm. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Miami: City-Metaphor At Spanish Cultural Center
The Spanish Cultural Center (CCE) presents "Miami: City-Metaphor," a multi-platform project where twenty local artists present their work as a background for conferences and poetry. The project is a reflection of the diversity that is present in the interaction of Hispanic creators in this welcoming place called Miami and the perception of daily life and cultural aspects. The opening reception takes place at 8pm at 800 Douglas Road, Suite 170. Call 305-448-9677. http://www.ccemiami.org

A Chorus Line At Riviera Plaza Theatre
Miami Acting Company announces its production of Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban's Tony Award winning musical, A Chorus Line at the Riviera Plaza Theater of the Performing Arts, 1560 S. Dixie Highway at 8pm. A Chorus Line will run June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students with valid ID. Group discounted rates are offered for 15 or more. Call 1-888-MAC-4TIX (1-888-622-4849). http://www.miamiactingcompany.com

Dr. Yolanda Sanchez: A Home Within
It seems so simple, and yet many foster kids don't have a single, caring adult in their lives. All children need to know that at least one person keeps them in mind every day -- that someone knows their likes and dislikes, their fears and accomplishments, the essence of who they are. A Home Within is the only national organization focused exclusively on the emotional needs of foster children and youth. Through their network of volunteer clinicians they offer children a lasting, confidential, therapeutic relationship. These professionals commit to working with a current or former foster child in weekly psychotherapy sessions until treatment comes to a natural close. Tonight, Books & Books introduces the Local Chapter of A Home Within with a special guest appearance by Judge Cindy Lederman, the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Dr. Yolanda Sanchez, founder and Clinical Director of the Miami Chapter. Together, they will introduce the organization, and present a brief video. Books & Books will donate 20% of all sales on June 6th to the local chapter of A Home Within. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Love Songs At Cosford Cinema
Christophe Honor further makes a case as one of the most exciting filmmakers of our generation with the exuberant and tender Love Songs (Les Chansons D'amour). A modern day musical told through unforgettable songs sung entirely by the cast and scored by Alex Beaupain, the film has overjoyed audiences at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals while earning recognition in its native Country with four French Cesar nominations. The film begins at 8:45pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford

Titanic Presents Live Music
Enjoy great live music, good food and drinks, featuring well-brewed beer on tap at Titanic Restaurant and Bar, 5813 Ponce. The music stars at 10pm. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Ladies' Night At The Bar
Coral Gables' legacy pub presents drink specials: ladies can drink well drinks and Yuengling on draft for free from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Enjoy the selection of 48 bottled beers, 10 great brews on tap and the best comfort food at The Bar, 172 Giralda. Call 305-442-2730. http://www.gablesthebar.com