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Friday, October 31
Nu Deco Ensemble’s A Haunted Symphony
If you’ve moved past trick-or-treating but still love Halloween, this orchestral experience might be just what you’re looking for. Nu Deco Ensemble’s A Haunted Symphony reinterprets some of the music we’ve come to fundamentally associate with spooky season. Featuring world-renowned multi-instrumentalist Munir Hossn, the evening blends the dark drama of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and the chills of John Carpenter’s Halloween soundtrack with a symphonic reimagining of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Add Paul Dooley’s virtuosic “Velocity Festivals,” and you’ve got an immersive, spine-tingling experience. 8 p.m. at The Citadel, 8300 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-908-3849; thecitadelmiami.com. Tickets cost $35 via nu-deco.org.
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Saturday, November 1
Día de los Muertos Celebration
For Day of the Dead, honor your dearly departed with a Día de los Muertos Celebration in Coral Gables. The city will bring Mexican food and traditional cultural performances to Ponce Circle Park to mark the occasion. Presented by the Consulate of Mexico, the event also pays homage to Indigenous and pre-Hispanic populations across the Americas. 5 p.m. at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables; coralgables.com. Admission is free.
Illenium
Renowned for his emotional, melodic electro sound and raw, relatable lyrics, Illenium has captured the world’s attention with anthems that have earned him more than 10 million monthly Spotify listeners. You’ll hear some of those tracks, including “Forever” and “In My Arms,” alongside fan-favorites such as “Good Things Fall Apart,” “Crawl Outta Love,” and “Feel Good” when he plays Daer Nightclub Saturday night. The renowned DJ recently announced a two-week residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, where he’ll bring his pending sixth studio album, Odyssey, to the immersive visual venue. 10 p.m. at Daer Nightclub, 1 Lucky St., Hollywood; 954-779-4750; hardrocknightlife.com. Tickets cost $91 via tixr.com.
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Sunday, November 2
French Police
Darkwave band French Police is back in Miami as part of its North American tour, which will hit Canada and Mexico before the trio heads to Europe early next year and back to the U.S. for two back-to-back Coachella performances. The Mexican-American band from Chicago has a dedicated following, with tracks like “Vampiro,” “Club de Vampiros,” and “Hunny” garnering millions of listens. Vegas darkwave outfit Social Order joins as the opening act Sunday night. 7 p.m. at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com. Tickets cost $20 via ticketweb.com.
33+ Hour Halloweek Closing Party
The Halloween festivities don’t come to an end until the weekend is over, and Club Space is making sure you go out with a bang. The club’s 33+ Hour Halloweek Closing Party runs from Sunday night into Tuesday morning on The Terrace. You’ll dance through performances by Ben Sterling, Marco Carola, Luuk Van Dijk, Chaos in the CBD, and Sally C. Why end the Halloween festivities early, when you can dance into the start of a new week? 11 p.m. at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; 702-738-1333; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $20 to $150 via dice.fm.
