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Friday, December 26
Marlon Wayans at the Fort Lauderdale Improv
More than three decades into his career, Marlon Wayans remains one of the most recognizable voices of American comedy. Rising to fame alongside his siblings with In Living Color, The Wayans Bros., and White Chicks, he’s built a stand-up resume anchored by HBO and Netflix specials (Woke-ish, God Loves Me, Good Grief) that tackle family, grief, race, and celebrity with a looseness that leaves room for crowd work. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale Improv, 177 N. Point Dr., Dania Beach; 954-981-5653. Tickets cost $61 via improvftl.com.
Saturday, December 27
HistoryMiami’s Historic Miami River Cruise
See Miami from a different vantage point with HistoryMiami’s Historic Miami River Cruise, led by the museum’s resident historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Over the span of two hours on the water, he’ll trace downtown Miami’s layered history, from the time it was home to the Tequesta to the neighborhoods that sprang up along the river’s banks centuries later. In a blend of sightseeing and education, the tour will highlight overlooked landmarks and archaeological sites that are unreachable by land. 10 a.m. at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Tickets cost $85 to $95 via historymiami.org.
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Just Burn It at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary
The new year is not just a time for celebration, but also a chance at a fresh start. Held at the restorative Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, Just Burn It is a guided fire ceremony focused on reflection and release. Programming is centered around a shared fire pit, with structured moments for writing, walking, drumming, and quiet meditation that encourage participants to slow down and reflect on what they’re ready to leave behind in 2026. The experience draws on simple rituals and the surrounding natural setting to create a calm, collective space to close out 2025. 5:30 p.m. at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, 21900 SW 157th Ave., Miami; 786-719-9903; patchofheavensanctuary.org. Tickets cost $81 via eventbrite.com.
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360 AllStars at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Ever wanted to run off and join the circus? The performers of 360 AllStars did that — sort of. The high-energy show, featuring an international cast of world champions and record-holding athletes and artists, features dancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, and BMX biking — among other awe-inspiring skills — resulting in a spectacle the collective self-describes as an “urban circus. 7 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-468-2000; arshtcenter.org. Tickets are sold out.
Shakira at Hard Rock Live
Shakira’s return to South Florida comes at a major turning point in her career. After decades in the music business, with hits including “Hips Don’t Lie,” “La Bicicleta,” “El Dorado,” and her most recent album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, the Colombian superstar is making her own rules. Following a high-profile divorce, she channeled her heartbreak into yet another artistic reinvention, leading to a record-smashing global jaunt that became the highest-grossing Latin tour ever by a woman. Saturday’s show — one of three she’ll perform at Hard Rock Live — is billed as a more intimate production than the stadium shows she played across the Americas and Caribbean in 2025. 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $145 to $1,069 via ticketmaster.com.
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Sunday, December 28
Dolphins vs. Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium
An all-Florida matchup always comes with a deeper rivalry, and Sunday’s face-off between the Dolphins and Buccaneers has all the makings of a fun late-season showdown. You’ve got two teams that don’t see each other often, familiar faces on both sidelines, and the kind of regional bragging rights that we can milk for years. The Bucs’ seven wins beat our five, so get out to Hard Rock Stadium to root for the Fins to get them closer to making it even. 1 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-943-8000; hardrockstadium.com. Tickets cost $142 to $708 via ticketmaster.com.
