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Friday, October 10
Chris Stapleton at Hard Rock Live
Chris Stapleton rolls into South Florida this month with his long-running All-American Road Show, a tour that has been ongoing since 2017, spanning four album cycles.
While Stapleton is perhaps best known for his cover of “Tennessee Whiskey,” he’s one of the most respected singer-songwriters in country music today, so expect to hear plenty of originals from his five studio albums, including his latest, 2023’s Higher. 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 866-502-7529; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $158 to $523 via ticketmaster.com.
Nu Deco Ensemble at the Citadel
Miami’s genre-bending Nu Deco Ensemble kicks off its 11th season in signature fashion Friday night. Fresh off the release of its Grateful Dead Suite, the orchestra will bring that psychedelic legacy to life with a Talking Heads-inspired set channeling the band’s fearless funk and art-rock sensibilities.
The program also includes selections from Leonard Bernstein’s On the Town, Valgeir Sigurðsson’s atmospheric “Past Tundra,” and Nu Deco’s own “Via Ascenscio,” all paired with stunning visuals. 8 p.m. at the Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-908-3849; thecitadelmiami.com. Tickets cost $35 via nu-deco.org.
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Saturday, October 11
PAMM’s Free Second Saturdays at Perez Art Museum Miami
PAMM’s Free Second Saturdays celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a day of art, music, and dance. Create your own piece inspired by the work of Argentine artist Ad Minoliti, enjoy traditional performances by Peruvian dance group Sumaj Tusuy, and move to the rhythms of Venezuelan drumming by San Juan USA.
Inside, join artist Aurora Molina in weaving a giant, colorful loom honoring Latin America’s rich textile traditions. 11 a.m. at Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Admission is free.
Free Family Fun Day: Carnival! Long Live J’ouvert
Learn about the history of J’ouvert through hands-on, family-friendly activities designed to educate and entertain at HistoryMiami’s Free Family Fun Day: Carnival! Long Live J’ouvert. Explore discovery tables, get into the rhythm with live steel pan music, and step into a VR J’ouvert band experience. Get creative with a bandana-painting workshop and enjoy a screening of a documentary about Miami Carnival. Noon at HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492. Admission is free with registration via historymiami.org.
Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch
Scream and dance with mimosas in hand as you celebrate the spirit of Halloween at the Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch, hosted by Miami drag performer TP Lords. Join the Sanderson Sisters as they take the stage for a spellbinding spectacle, serving up sass, spells, and a hauntingly good time. 2 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Improv, 177 N. Pointe Dr., Dania Beach; 954-981-5653. Tickets cost $24 to $34 via improvftl.com.
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Sunday, October 12
Family Sundays at ICA Miami: Colorful Collages Art-Making with Miriam Schapiro
Give your child some free time to play, create, and unwind. At Family Sundays at ICA Miami: Colorful Collages Art-Making with Miriam Schapiro, children of all abilities are invited to engage with contemporary art by creating their own collages using fabric, paper, and more. Inspired by Schapiro’s work, this hands-on, one-hour workshop is recommended for families with children enrolled in Pre-K to second grade. 11:30 a.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, 61 NE 41st St., Miami; 305-901-5272. Admission is free with RSVP via icamiami.org.
