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Monday, January 19
Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium
After an exhilarating Fiesta Bowl win against Ole Miss, the Miami Hurricanes are headed to the College Football Playoff National Championship for the first time in more than two decades. The team has not won a national championship since its 2001 season. It will be a high-stakes matchup, but the Canes have one big advantage: They’re playing at home. 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-943-8000; hardrockstadium.com. Sold out.
Tuesday, January 20
The Blues Brothers at Gables Cinema
Can The Blues Brothers save their childhood home? Find out when Coral Gables Art Cinema screens the 1980 cult classic movie. After learning the orphanage they grew up in will be closed unless $5,000 in property taxes are paid, “Joliet” Jake and Elwood Blues reunite their family band to salvage the property. Starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the film offers comedy and action in equal measure, alongside legendary musical performances by James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and John Lee Hooker. 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Admission is free for members via gablescinema.com.
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Wednesday, January 21
The Unofficial E.N.D. Cruise Pre-Party at ZeyZey
Wear your heart on your punk-rock t-shirt sleeve at The Unofficial E.N.D. Cruise Pre-Party. Even if you’re not sailing away to Mexico’s Costa Maya with bands like The Used, Story of the Year, Senses Fail, and Saves the Day, you’re invited to live your best scene kid life at ZeyZey before the ship sets sail. With performances by Arcade 9 and Moments Of, this is a safe space to let your tears fall on the dancefloor. 7 p.m. at ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $30 via shotgun.live.
Uly Morazan at the Miami Improv
Maybe he’s crossed your feed. Maybe you’ve caught yourself using his now-ubiquitous phrase, “current husband.” Or maybe you’re just in the mood to escape reality for a night and laugh. Ulysses “Uly” Morazan, performing at the Miami Improv Wednesday night, is an actor, comedian, and social media creator who has leveraged his sharp, self-aware humor to build a massive online following of more than one million fans across various platforms. His comedy blends candid takes on queer life, relationships, and the messiness of humanity. 8 p.m. at the Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441-8200. Tickets cost $31 via miamiimprov.com.
Thursday, January 22
Back to the Sound of Motown at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Detroit heads to Miami by way of Australia when pop vocal group Human Nature brings Back to the Sound of Motown to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Fans of the iconic record label will enjoy performances of timeless classics such as “Dancing in the Street,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love.” Longtime Human Nature fans can also expect to sing along to some of the group’s repertoire, too. 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org. Tickets cost $75 to $81 via ticketmaster.com.
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Morrissey at Hard Rock Live
More than four decades into his career, Morrissey remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern rock. First emerging as the lead singer of The Smiths in the early ‘80s, he helped define a generation of indie music with melancholy lyrics and sharp social commentary. Since going solo in 1988, he’s released 13 studio albums, and his 14th, Make-Up Is a Lie, is due out in March. His live sets typically pull from both Smiths staples (“This Charming Man,” “How Soon Is Now?”) and solo hits such as “Everyday Is Like Sunday.” 8:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Sold out.
Friday, January 23
Broadway Calla-way! at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Broadway sensations Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway bring the Great White Way to Aventura with Broadway Calla-way!, a new show paying tribute to music from classics such as West Side Story, Chicago, Funny Girl, Cats, and Wicked, among others. Ann Hampton is a Tony-nominated actor, singer, pianist, and songwriter, while Liz is a Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer who starred in the original production of Miss Saigon. 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org. Tickets cost $82 to $88 via ticketmaster.com.
