The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend
The World Cup final, Overtown Music & Arts Festival, The Wizard of Oz, and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend.
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Sam Smith Opener Cam on Dolly Parton and Carving Out a Lane in Country Music
Most fans headed out to see Sam Smith at the American Airlines Arena this weekend are likely unfamiliar with curly-haired, country-singing opening act Cam, but they probably know at least one of her songs by heart. Camaron Ochs, better known by her stage name, cowrote the penultimate track “Palace” on…
The Best Free Events in Miami This Week
Next to sitting at the beach every weekend, classic movie screenings are the best part of summer in Miami. Coral Gables Art Cinema is screening a rare 70 mm print of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey this week, and the art house cinema’s neighbors at Books & Books will host a panel discussion about the film this Wednesday. Estelle, Musiq Soulchild, and Ginuwine play the returning Overtown Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami hosts its first children’s exhibition on Sunday. Here’s a look at these and more of the best free events happening in Miami this week.
The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend
Taking Back Sunday, screenings of Whitney and 2001: A Space Odyssey, Churchill’s annual Bowie tribute, and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend.
Tom Bailey, the B-52’s, and Boy George & Culture Club Power Through Five-Hour Show in Pompano
For the performers at last night’s Pompano Beach Amphitheater concert, the show was more than just an excuse to cash in on nostalgia for the decade of synths and big hair.
The Best Concerts in Miami This Week
GZA, Erasure, Andhim, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, July 2 to July 8.
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The Best Free Events in Miami This Week
The weekend just ended, but knowing Wednesday is a holiday makes it much easier to head into the work week. Before you light up the sparklers, start your Monday morning commute with a free performance by the Wynwood Trio at the Government Center Station, courtesy of arts organization PAXy. Head to Bayfront Park on Wednesday for the traditional Fourth of July festivities, and close out the week with sets by Damaged Goods, Malone Music, and Andre Skyy at the Shore Club. Here’s a look at these and more of the best free events happening in Miami this week.
Pat Houston on the “Silent Suffering” of Whitney Houston’s Family
A central question plagues the new documentary film Whitney: Was there any sort of childhood trauma that might explain the singer’s tragic battle with addiction, one that ultimately led to her untimely death in 2012?
The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend
Pride at Marlins Park, Lychee Summer Celebration, the Maroon Poetry Festival, and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend.
Boy George on Gay Wedding Cakes and Getting Along With Culture Club
Boy George is calling from Australia, where he’s finalizing filming as a coach on that country’s seventh season of The Voice. He’s purportedly on the phone to discuss his and Culture Club’s upcoming summer tour with the B-52’s and Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins, but he has something else on his mind: wedding cakes.
The Best Concerts in Miami This Week
Bed Scene, SunGhosts, Cedric Gervais, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, June 25 through July 1.
The Best Free Events in Miami This Week
It’s Monday again, and odds are you’re not too thrilled about it. But the beginning of the week is always better with something to look forward to. Look ahead to the final Pride Month edition of Double Stubble at Gramps this Thursday. Hit up Brickell City Centre earlier that same day for a summer barbecue with music from Alejandra Jimenez and Palo!, or crate dig to your heart’s content at the Miami Record Fair this Saturday afternoon.
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The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend
A Summer Solstice themed Miami Flea, the Mr. Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend.
The Best Concerts in Miami This Week
Mount Kimbie, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Talib Kweli, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, June 11 through 17.
The Best Free Events in Miami This Week
This week’s roundup includes free screenings of two modern-day film classics: Catch Black Panther at Coconut Grove’s Barnacle Historic State Park and Moonlight at Bill Cosford Cinema, courtesy of the queer film series Flaming Classics. New York’s Latin Grammy-winning femme mariachi band, Flor de Toloache, returns to South Florida for a Saturday-night show in Miami Beach, and the Abbey Brewing Company inches closer to a quarter-century as a Miami Beach staple.
Colombian Singer Karol G Played an Intimate Set at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge Last Night
Colombian singer Karol G played a six-song set that included hits such as “Ahora Me Llama,” “Mi Cama,” and “Pineapple.”
The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend
Maroon 5, Brit Floyd, a Stranger Things laser show; and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend.
The Best Free Events in Miami This Week
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and June is Pride Month. Miami offers many options for celebrating both occasions this week. Pride isn’t only about rainbow flags; it takes work to be an ally. This Wednesday, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services will host a discussion about how best to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ refugees and immigrants in Miami, and community input is strongly encouraged. And if you’re looking for something fun to do with your dad this weekend, 103.5 the Beat personality Papa Keith’s People Matter Fest will have plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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The Best Concerts in Miami This Week
Just when you thought the pop-star wave of the past decade was on its way out, English singer and model Dua Lipa showed up with the virulently catchy breakup bop “New Rules” and ex-lover sendoff “IDGAF.” She’ll bring her single-lady sing-alongs and impeccable style to Bayfront Park this Tuesday evening. Prolific singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon will return to South Florida at Revolution Live this Friday, and Maroon 5 will hit the BB&T Center with its onslaught of slick hits Sunday.
New World Symphony Aims to Increase Number of Black and Latino Classical Musicians
On a recent Wednesday morning at Miami Beach’s Frank Gehry-designed New World Center, a group of 18 string musicians has gathered for a three-day intensive of lessons, mock auditions, and performance psychology seminars. After a welcome breakfast and staff introductions, JT Kane, New World Symphony’s dean of visiting faculty and orchestra manager…
The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend
Miami VR Expo; Mix Live with Bad Bunny, Enrique Iglesias, and Ozuna; and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend.
Monsieur Periné Explores What It Means to Be Latino on New Album, Encanto Tropical
As artists of the reggaeton and Latin-trap genres join the ranks at the top of the charts, alternative-Latin acts such as Monsieur Periné are garnering renewed attention in their own right.