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Monday, October 20
Billboard Latin Music Week
It’s Billboard Latin Music Week, and in Miami, that’s a big reason to celebrate. Billboard hosts its annual week-long event with a star-studded lineup of artists who have taken over the Latin music airwaves. You’ll see live performances and exclusive conversations with industry titans such as Daddy Yankee, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Kali Uchis, and Ozuna. Plus, you’ll get to witness some of those same names take home well-earned trophies at the Latin Billboard Music Awards later in the week. 9 a.m. at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fillmore-miami.com. Tickets cost $196 to $885 via billboardlatinmusicweek.com.
Comedy Night at Thank You Miami Cocina & Beer House
In Little Havana, minutes west of Marlins Park, Thank You Miami Cocina & Beer House has become a reliable Monday night stop for stand-up diehards and casual drinkers alike. Its ongoing comedy series features a rotating lineup of Miami-based comics, giving emerging talent a place to workshop new material in front of a lively crowd in an intimate setting. The venue, best known for its craft beer and casual, laid-back atmosphere, doubles as a clubhouse for a growing community of local performers. The best part? If you RSVP ahead of time, you get a BOGO deal on select drinks for the evening. 9 p.m. at Thank You Miami Cocina & Beer House, 1701 W. Flagler St., Ste. 101, Miami; 786-610-5571; thankyoumiami.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, October 21
Life of Pi at the Broward Center
The Tony Award-winning theatrical production of Life of Pi makes its way to the Broward Center this week for a six-day, eight-show run. Adapted from Yann Martel’s internationally acclaimed novel, the play follows the story of a young boy who embarks on an extraordinary journey of survival and faith while stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. With jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry, Lolita Chakrabarti’s breathtaking stage adaptation will take you on an awe-inspiring emotional journey. 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; fortlauderdale.broadway.com. Tickets cost $48 to $160 via ticketmaster.com.
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Wednesday, October 22
FilmGate Miami’s “Why the Drama? Live!”
In a world of AI, smartphones, and social media, opportunities to reconnect in community are invaluable. To that end, FilmGate Miami’s long-running cold read event is back in person with “Why the Drama? Live!” The event gathers Miami actors, writers, and industry pros for script readings, networking, and a glimpse at rising local talent. Highlights at this edition include Sandra Portal-Andreu’s Cinco y Sueños, a magical-realist tale about a Cuban father and his daughter’s quinceañera, and Carl Cinquino’s Computer Love, a pandemic-era romance. Casting agents, filmmakers, and media industry insiders will attend, making this the perfect chance to see emerging work and witness the talent shaping South Florida’s indie film scene. 6:30 p.m. at Filmgate Miami/Downtown Media Center, 168 SE First St., Fourth Floor, Miami. Tickets cost $8 via filmgate.miami.
Thursday, October 23
MyFi Studio: Your Desktop Is My TV at Locust Projects
Techies, artists, and dance music gurus: immerse yourself in technology and sound with Locust Late @ The Dill’s performance event, MyFi Studio: Your Desktop Is My TV. Production and artist duo Aimee Rubensteen and Dr. Josh Eisenberg will illustrate how technology creates music through glitches, code, and live sound. Paying homage to pioneering video artist Nam June Paik, this multimedia performance will turn the screen itself into a stage. 7 p.m. at Locust Projects, 297 NE 67th St., Miami; 305-576-8570; locustprojects.org. Admission is free.
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Friday, October 24
Expos to Epcot: How World’s Fairs Gave Us Walt Disney World at The Wolfsonian-FIU
Disney fans and Walt Disney World passholders, have you ever wondered how theme parks became the phenomenon they are today? The Wolfsonian-FIU’s Expos to Epcot: How World’s Fairs Gave Us Walt Disney World answers that question and more. Bethanee Bemis, a museum specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will explain how international expositions and world fairs shaped Walt Disney’s vision, with the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair serving as a key testing ground for ideas that would later be implemented at the Orlando park. 7 p.m. at The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001; wolfsonian.org. Sold out.
Rico Nasty at Revolution Live
Rico Nasty arrives in Fort Lauderdale on the heels of the release of Lethal, her third studio album and her first with Fueled by Ramen, the alt-rock label known for launching the careers of bands like Panic! At The Disco, Paramore, and Fall Out Boy. After rising to fame on features like “Tia Tamera” with Doja Cat and “Aquí Yo Mando” with Kali Uchis, Rico Nasty has secured her status as a musical maverick who can keep anyone engaged, no matter their taste in music. 7 p.m. at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Tickets cost $41.50 via ticketmaster.com.
