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ART
Experimental art
Artformz Alternative hosts an opening reception for Deviant Behavior, the first National Juried exhibition. The exhibition will feature experimental material art by 26 artists through video, installation, photography, sculpture and painting. The event will also feature music and cocktails. Saturday. 7-10 p.m. at 130 NE 40th St., No. 2, Miami. Free.
Details: (305) 572-0040.
UM Gallery
University of Miami hosts an opening reception for Portraying the Self and Domestic Daydreams exhibitions in celebration of Project Space, the school's new gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Saturday. 7-10 p.m. at University of Miami's Project Space, 2200 NW Second Ave., Miami. Free.
Details: (305) 284-1607.
DANCE
Ballet Gamonet
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts presents Program Four of Ballet Gamonet. Friday-Saturday. 8 p.m. at 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. $25-$50.
Details: (305) 259-9775 or balletgamonet.org.\
FILM
Meet Coppola
Miami Beach Cinematheque presents a discussion with "The Godfather" producer Francis Ford Coppola. Mr. Coppola's new documentary, "CODA: Thirty Years Later," will also be screened. Sunday. 7-9 p.m. at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach.
Details: (305) 673-4567.
OUTDOOR
Fundraising walk
The sixth annual Lou Gehrig's Disease 10K run and 5K run/walk is a fundraising event to benefit the quality of patient care for South Florida patients with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Saturday. 6:30 a.m. Meet near Dinner Key Auditorium, South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Parking available at SBS Tower, 2601 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. $10-$30.
Details: (305) 573-0936 or www.alsrecovery.org.
SPECIAL EVENT
Festival fundraiser
Easter Seals South Florida hosts the 19th annual Festival of Chefs, a food-tasting, competition, and fundraising event. All proceeds will benefit Easter Seals South Florida's Culinary Arts High School Program for young adults with disabilities. The canvas art by Mano will be unveiled and auctioned off. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m. at Conrad Hotel, 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami. $100.
Details: (305) 547-4747.
THEATER
Broadway play
The Carnival Center for the Performing Arts presents the theatrical play "Twelve Angry Men." Tuesday through May -20. Various times at Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $20-$60.
Details: (305) 949-6722 or www.carnivalcenter.org.
Mother's Day
Dance stories
Dance Now! Ensemble will perform intimate dance stories in Donne: Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Lovers. Friday. 8 p.m. at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach.
Details: (305) 674-1040 or www.dancenowmiami.org.
Classical music
The New Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and C.M. von Weber at a Mother's Day Eve concert. An after-concert reception will also be held and meet the artists. Saturday. 7:30 p.m. at St. Martha's Church, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. $10-$20.
Details: (800) 595-4849.
Butterfly Walk
Mother's Day Butterfly Walk and Picnic. 10 a.m.-noon at Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center, 17555 SW 79th Ave. RSVP required. $10.
Details: (305) 255-4767.
Mother's Day brunch
The Deering Estate at Cutler hosts a tour and brunch on Mother's Day. Sunday. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Cutler Bay. $55-$65. RSVP required.
Details: (305) 235-1668, Ext. 233 or www.deeringestate.org.
Afternoon tea
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts Afternoon Tea at Fairchild. Guests will be seated at tables near Pandanus Lake and enjoy an afternoon tea, sweets, and sandwiches. Sunday. 3 p.m. at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. $27-$37.
Details: (305) 663-8091 or (305) 667-1651.
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