The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Wednesday, February 27

The Sweat Books Book Club hosts a discussion of The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs, the latest book by Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh. 8 p.m.; Sweat Records, 5505 NE 2nd Ave, (305) 758-5862; http://profile.myspace.com

Thursday, February 28

The Miami International Film Festival kicks off eleven days of restorations, premieres, and shorts, including La Misma Luna, the opening-night film by Patricia Riggen; Carols Saura’s Fado; and Michael Radford’s drama Flawless starring Demi Moore. www.miamifilmfestival.com

Architectural historian Robert Rubin talks about the renovation of Pierre Chareau’s Maison de Verre in Paris, as well as daily life behind its glass panes. 7 p.m.; Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.; (305) 531-1001; www.wolfsonian.org

To hear David Liebman hit the sax, you could pick up Miles Davis’ On the Corner, Big Fun, and Dark Magus albums. Or you can hear Liebman live at his concert tonight. 8 p.m.; Alligator Alley, 1321 E. Commercial Blvd.; (954) 771-2220; http://alligatoralleyflorida.com/music.php

Friday, February 29

Today, the Wolfsonian screens films by Egyptian and Malian directors. 3-9 p.m.; Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.; (305) 531-1001; www.wolfsonian.org

Full-fledged Pythonites and the uninitiated alike will appreciate tonight’s double feature: Life of Brian (1979) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). 6 p.m.; Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th St.; (954) 525-3456; www.fliff.com/calendar.asp?date=2/29/2008

Saturday, March 1

At the second Design Dimensions workshop, local artists teach teens about the birds and bees of advertising and propaganda. Then let the kids create concepts for films, broadsides, posters and billboards. The third workshop will take place on March 8. 12-5 p.m.; Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.; (305) 531-1001; www.wolfsonian.org

Known for fourteen years as Marley Fest, the Caribbean Festival returns to Miami with a new name – but the same reggae funk. 1 p.m.-12 a.m.; Bayfront Park, 301 N Biscayne Blvd.; (305) 358-7550; www.bobmarleymovement.com

Sunday, March 2

Last Chance: Sound artists Rene Barge, and Gustavo Matamoros collaborated on the installation Two Chambers Divided by an Opening. Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24th St.; (305) 576-1278; http://dorschgallery.com

Last Chance: In his sculpture, paintings and installation pieces, Jorge Pardo pushes the boundaries between art, architecture and design. Make sure to see the artist’s work at The Museum of Contemporary Art’s mid-career retrospective opening today. 770 NE 125th St.; (305) 893-6211; www.mocanomi.org

Monday, March 3

Monday night jams at Churchill’s are the Olde Faithful of the Miami jazz scene. So see who comes to play tonight. 10 p.m.; Churchill's, 5501 NE 2nd Ave.; (305) 757-1807; http://miamijazzjam.com

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