Weekend Guide

GALLOP
To Cavalia
What: A multimedia equestrian show with acrobatics, aerialists, dancers, and live musicians by one of the creators of Cirque du Soleil
Why: It’s hot to trot
When: Tues.-Jan. 31
Where: Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd

CATCH
Grand Opening Cabaret
What: Little Stage, the renovated 1937 theater, reopens with torch songs, theatrical vignettes, and more inspired by the era
Why: Betty Boop, both live and animated
When: Fri. & Sat., 9 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: 2100 Washington Ave., Miami Beach (305-674-9220)

SAVOR
Shepherd’s Pie
What: Mad Cat Theatre Company presents its signature short play collection for one night only.
Why: Eat it up
When: Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach (305-674-1040). Tickets online at http://www.livenation.com

SEE
Shakespeare in the Park
What: The Miami troupe performs The Taming of the Shrew under the stars for free.
Why: Get shrewd
When: Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove (305-442-6866)

TOAST
Bucks Fizz Brunch at The Ivy at the Grove
What: Mention DailyCandy for a free bottle of prosecco and carafe of orange juice to make your own Bucks Fizz (that’s Brit for mimosa)
Why: Jolly good with brioche French toast, salmon scramble, or chopped salad with chicken
When: Thru Feb. 28. Sat. & Sun., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 3159 Commodore Plz., Coconut Grove (305-600-5453)

WRITE
Personalized Notebooks
What: Record your musings in girly lined tablets. Each one comes with your name on the front and contact info inside.
Why: Play the name game.
Where: Online at thepaperwink.com.

RALLY
What: Donate $10 to the Red Cross’s earthquake relief efforts by texting “HAITI” to 90999 (you’ll see the charge on your next cell phone bill).
Why: At press time, an estimated 3 million people needed help.
When: Immediately.
Where: Here, there, and at twitter.com/redcross

USE
Stoppy
What: Bright, bubble-shaped conversation pieces will keep your windows and doors where you want ’em. And they work on almost all surfaces (carpet, linoleum, stone, etc.).
Why: Make it stop.
Where: Online at utrdecorating.com

DECORATE
Colorful Chalkboard Paint
What: If you’re sick of dark green and gray, branch out with 24 new colors.
Why: Paint the room red.
Where: Online at hudsonpaint.com

WEAR
Creative Growth Tees
What: Proceeds from these super-cool shirts go to Cali’s Creative Growth Art Center, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists with disabilities.
Why: It’s a stroke of genius.
Where: Online at creativegrowth.org

LISTEN
Contra
What: The preppy, New York-based Vampire Weekend’s sophomore album is catchy with its African influences, synthesizers, and clever lyrics. We can’t stop listening to “Horchata.”
Why: It’ll tide you over ’til Eclipse
Where: Online at amazon.com