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Friday, July 3
Santi Espinosa at the Miami Improv
New York-based comedian Santi Espinosa has been doing stand-up for more than a decade, with writing that is personal and anecdotal, and that feels more like a conversation than a performance. His latest show, “Espanglish” — exactly what it sounds like: a bilingual set — will meet its ideal audience at the Miami Improv Friday night. Espinosa is one of only a few comics to have played the New York Comedy Festival in both languages, and he’s performed to sold-out crowds from Bogotá to London. 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441-8200. Tickets cost $36 via miamiimprov.com.
Saturday, July 4
Fourth of July at Lummus Park
This year’s Fourth of July holiday is also the country’s 250th birthday, and South Beach is throwing a waterfront celebration to match. An orchestral concert begins at 8:30 p.m. at Lummus Park and 12th St., with fireworks expected to light up the night sky at 9 p.m. Expect patriotic favorites like Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” with the show viewable from Ocean Drive’s sidewalk cafés, rooftop bars, or even from the reliable comfort of a good ol’ beach blanket. Citywide trolley service runs from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and traffic is expected to be heavy, so leave your car behind. 8:30 p.m. at Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-673-7783; miamibeachfl.gov. Admission is free.
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Stamped and Bashment at Midline Miami
If your Fourth of July plans don’t involve dancing to Afrobeats, amapiano, and dancehall until 3 a.m., Stamped and Bashment, two of Miami’s most beloved party organizers, are teaming up to fix that. DJs Silent Addy, Disco Neil, and AYA are on the lineup, with more special guests to be announced. Skip the fireworks, parades, and traffic, but keep the party. 9 p.m. at Midline Miami, 2221 NW Miami Ct., Miami; midlinemiami.com. Tickets cost $0 to $20 via eventbrite.com.
Sunday, July 5
FIFA Fan Festival closing day at Bayfront Park
Miami’s free, 23-day fútbol party is coming to a close. FIFA Fan Festival ends just before the World Cup quarterfinals on July 5, having covered most of the tournament window with live match broadcasts, entertainment stages, food, and activations along Biscayne Bay. Hours are tied to the match schedule — doors open an hour before the day’s first game, and last entry is 30 minutes after the final match starts, with all activity wrapping up 90 minutes after the final kickoff. If you haven’t made it over yet, this is your last chance to soak in Miami’s World Cup excitement without a match ticket. At Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550; miamifwc26.com. Admission is free.
