Today's Ticket - 5/04

Here are some ideas of what you could be doing tonight.

Florida Marlins John Baker (21) and Hanley Ramirez head home. Photo: David Santiago / El Nuevo Herald

For Monday, May 4, 2009

AUTHOR EVENT
ABRAHAM LOWENTHAL
Leading authority on Latin America discusses his book "The Obama Administration and the Americas," which argues that we should focus early and strategically on our neighbors to the south.

Details: 5:30 p.m.; Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; free.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

FLORIDA MARLINS
This year's roller coaster ride continues for the surprising Fish as they take on the Cincinnati Reds.

Details: 7:10 p.m.; Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami Gardens; www.florida.marlins.mlb.com; tickets start at $12.

NIGHTLIFE
THE CHAT NOIR CLUB
Who says there's nothing to do on Monday nights? Check out this weekly party that bills itself as "two parts circus, one part burlesque/a pinch of class and a dash of trash."

Details: 10 p.m.; Dream, 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-401-5000; call for cover charge.

-- MICHAEL HAMERSLY