Monday, September 22
Sunrise Photography at Deering EstateRise and shine at Deering Estate’s Sunrise Photography, where adventure and beauty await photographers of all levels. Bring your camera (and bug spray) to capture the moment the sun rises and paints the horizon golden. After you snap the perfect shot, stay to explore the Estate — admission includes access to the property. 6 a.m. at Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; 305-680-5219; deeringestate.org. Admission costs $25 with registration via miamidadeparks.com.
Conan Gray at Hard Rock Live
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Conan Gray has been inching his way to mainstream pop stardom for years. He began uploading videos to YouTube as a teenager and has released four acclaimed studio albums since 2020. His latest, Wishbone, yielded the heartbreak anthem "Vodka Cranberry," which he'll surely perform at his Wishbone Pajama Show, along with other hits like the four-times Platinum "Heather." 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $60 to $178 via ticketmaster.com.
Tuesday, September 23
Salsa classes at the Doral Cultural Arts CenterPut on your dancing shoes and head to the Doral Cultural Arts Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with one of the venue's three salsa classes this month. Are you a novice with two left feet? Or maybe you've been faking it on the dance floor at family parties for years? Perhaps you're a salsa star in need of a refresher? All are welcome here. 6 p.m. at the Doral Cultural Arts Center, 8363 NW 53rd St., Doral; 305-593-6671; cityofdoral.com. Tickets cost $5 via eventbrite.com.
HistoryMiami's History Talks series continues with a talk about Hialeah this week.
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Wednesday, September 24
History Talks at HistoryMiami MuseumHistoryMiami Museum continues its History Talks series with a deep dive into Hialeah, just in time for the city’s 100th anniversary. Resident historian Dr. Paul George teams up with Hialeah Public Libraries’ Adolfo B. Martin to trace the city’s rise from Everglades gateway to cultural hub, with stories that touch on its legendary racetrack, celebrity visitors, and the communities that shaped it. 1 p.m. at HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492. Tickets cost $20 via historymiami.org.
Thursday, September 25
White Lie LGBTQ+ Singles Night at Rooftop Cinema ClubHave you ever stretched the truth on a dating app to widen your net? For one night at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach, that kind of deception is rewarded. The open-air theater and dating app Matchbox want you to bring your best harmless fib to their White Lie LGBTQ+ Singles Night. Your little white lie, etched in marker on a white T-shirt, will become your icebreaker during small groups and three ten-minute speed dates. Then, settle down for a screening of the cult favorite Jennifer’s Body. 6 p.m. at Rooftop Cinema Club, 1212 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $35 via rooftopcinemaclub.com.
Friday, September 26
Funny Marco at the Miami ImprovFunny Marco built a comedic empire by keeping a straight face while everyone else lost theirs. Now the viral king of uncomfortable interviews and celebrity trolling is hitting the stage IRL at the Miami Improv. In person, as on your phone, he doesn’t follow the usual script and embraces the awkward and absurd any chance he gets. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be roasted and hugged at the very same time, a night with Funny Marco is your answer. 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste. 224, Doral; 305-441‑8200.Tickets cost $30 via miamiimprov.com.
Gables Cinema's Blockbuster Box isn't the only blast of nostalgia you'll get at the indie theater this week.
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"Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of!" If you know the song, it might be time to apply your eye cream. Or, you can tap back into your youth with a screening of the Lizzie McGuire Movie at Gables Cinema. Travel to Rome with the preteen protagonist as she embarks on a middle-school trip that unexpectedly launches her into stardom. The film is part of the arthouse theater's popular After Hours series, so sit back and sing along — you don't have a curfew anymore. 10 p.m. at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Tickets cost $11.75 via gablescinema.com.
Emo Night Brooklyn at Revolution Live
Dust off those skinny jeans and lay the black eyeliner on thick. It’s time to dance (and maybe cry) to your favorite angsty anthems at Emo Night Brooklyn. Rock your Fall Out Boy and Paramore tees (or your Black Parade-style military jacket) and see how many songs you remember blasting on your iPod — Jimmy Eat World? Yellowcard? Dashboard Confessional? Taking Back Sunday? The Used? — back when your parents just didn't get it. This late-night DJ-based dance party is heavy on the nostalgia and features a special performance by metal band the Pretty Wild. 10:30 p.m. at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Tickets cost $17 to $23 via ticketmaster.com.
