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The best things to do in Miami this week, August 3 to 7

Derek Hough, Mumford & Sons, Vida Fest, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.
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Derek Hough brings Symphony of Dance: Encore to Hard Rock Live Wednesday night.

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Monday, August 3

“Twilight” at Rooftop Cinema Club

Relive the first installment of the fantasy love triangle that launched a thousand fanfics (including “Fifty Shades of Grey,” apparently). “Twilight” follows Bella Swan as she’s drawn into the mysterious world of vampire Edward Cullen, where romance and danger collide. Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, you’re invited to this movie night. 8 p.m. at Rooftop Cinema Club, 1212 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $22 to $29 via rooftopcinemaclub.com.

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Tuesday, August 4

“Granite Rapids Moon” at Savor Cinema

“Granite Rapids Moon” is a romantic drama shot entirely on two 41-mile hikes through the Grand Canyon. It’s the first narrative feature filmed mostly inside the natural wonder. Starring Missi Pyle, it’s screening in South Florida for one night only. 6:30 p.m. at Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-3456. Tickets cost $12 via fliff.com.

Charles Salzberg at Books & Books

Join former journalist Charles Salzberg as he reads from his new mystery, “The Beginning of Everything,” a thriller about a man with extrasensory perception who gets pulled into a missing person’s case by his best friend. Award-winning Florida author Traci Hall will moderate. 7 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden

Wednesday, August 5

Derek Hough at Hard Rock Live

Six-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion and now-judge Derek Hough brings his latest live show to South Florida as part of his national “Symphony of Dance: Encore” tour. A high-energy fusion of ballroom, tap, salsa, hip-hop and more, it’s choreographed by NappyTabs, the duo behind Jennifer Lopez’s Las Vegas residency and Michael Jackson’s Immortal World Tour. 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $79 to $473 via ticketmaster.com.

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Mumford & Sons headline at Hard Rock Live Thursday night.

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Thursday, August 6

Mumford & Sons at Hard Rock Live

Mumford & Sons, the English folk-rock band behind “Little Lion Man,” “The Cave,” and “I Will Wait,” brings the Prizefighter Tour to South Florida in support of its second studio release in less than a year. “Prizefighter” dropped in February, just 11 months after the band’s 2025 album, “Rushmere.” 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $191 to $350 via ticketmaster.com.

Vida Fest at the Sandrell Rivers Theater

Produced by Carne Viva Dance Theatre, Vida Fest is a four-day celebration of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American dance traditions. Open classes, workshops, panel discussions, and a choreographic lab run throughout the week, culminating in a live performance showcase. 10:30 a.m. at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-284-8872. Tickets cost $29.50 to $249.50 via ftfshows.thundertix.com.

Friday, August 7

Afro-Cuban rhythms, Taiwanese folk influences, and jazz improvisation converge in WDNA’s Jazz Gallery for one night. Bassist and composer Vincent Hsu leads Soy La Ley through selections from his forthcoming album “Spirits From Both Sides,” exploring parallels between Taiwanese folk culture and Afro-Latin spiritual traditions. The show doubles as a fundraiser for Miami’s beloved listener-supported radio station. 8 p.m. at WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way, Miami; 305-662-8889; wdnaradio.org. Tickets cost $40 via venuepilot.com.

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