The final day of Ultra included shows by original headliners Rabbit in the Moon and a live show — that’s right, a live show — by the Wailers, strange as it may seem. On the Arcadia Resistance Stage Sunday night, Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Skream, and Seth Troxler did amazing work as…
Legendary percussionist and Prince collaborator Sheila E. plays a free show at the Design District’s ongoing Emilio Estefan-produced Palm Court Performance Series on Friday, Afrobeta plays a Miami Girls Rock fundraiser at Wynwood Yard, and in the wake of Saturday’s March for Our Lives, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alum and Parkland Schools substitute teacher Joseph Weisler will read his reflections on the days leading up to and following the Parkland shooting at FilmGate Miami’s “Tuesdays at 9” series. Here’s a look at the best free events happening in Miami this week.
Now that Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week have come and gone, you may be looking for your next musical fix. Some Ultra artists, like GTA, are hanging around town a little longer to quell your festival withdrawals. A huge party led by the Queen of Bounce Big Freedia is on the horizon this Friday, while Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled take over the AAA and legendary drummer and Prince collaborator Sheila E. plays a free (yes, free) show at Palm Court in the Design District.
And on the second day, the dance music gods sent down a constellation of pop stars. Yes, Ultra Music Festival kept pumping out the beats on Saturday, March 24. While there were no major surprises on Day Two (Daft Punk isn’t coming, people), festivalgoers still got a few guest appearances,…
Unlike the last few editions, the dance music gods gave Ultra Music Festival a break this year and blessed the festival with clear skies and cool weather. And despite all the commotion about extra security, things seemed to go relatively smoothly on the first day. Even if you aren’t lucky…
By far, the most rampant rumor is a Swedish House Mafia reunion, and with Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso in town to play the festival, speculation has heightened even more. We asked Ultra attendees their guesses at to who this year’s Sunday night surprise guest might be.
For better or worse, this weekend belongs to Ultra. For many, having the top DJs in the world play in town for the next three days is a dream come true. For everyone else, it’s just a weekend-long traffic nightmare. Either way, if you’re searching for music in Miami this weekend, you won’t have to look far to find it, and it’s not exclusively behind the DJ booth.
An espresso machine that caffeinated the masses at Sergio’s for three decades, King Mango Strut parade costumes, and a wall of graffiti by some of the Magic City’s most recognized street artists are all part of “Avenues of Expression: Street Traditions in Miami,” an exhibition that encourages locals to learn about the contemporary art and traditions they encounter on the streets of their city every day.
Miami Music Week 2018 has finally arrived, and with it comes an onslaught of parties and showcases capped off by this weekend’s Ultra Music Festival. It’s an exhausting, show-hopping marathon for local and visiting music fans alike, but if you’ve outgrown the crowds or simply need a break between parties, the usual events will continue this week and provide you with worthy alternatives.
Miami Music Week DJs Kristen Knight, Ultra Naté, and Lisa Shaw address the #MeToo movement in the electronic music world.
Miami sprang forward this week, and with the time change came cool weather to usher in spring. There’s no better time for festival season, which continues this weekend with Miami Film Festival, Femme Fest, and Jazz in the Gardens with Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, and Smokey Robinson.
Singer-songwriter Mai Tatro of the band Moonlight Drive-In is only 18 years old, but she has years of live-music gigs under her belt. Tatro has been writing and singing her own songs since she was 13, and her vocals are powerful, yet she’s all too familiar with the difficulties of scoring bookings for a band fronted by a young woman.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z will return to Hard Rock Stadium Friday, August 31.
Miami Music Week doesn’t start for a few days, but pre-MMW parties will begin taking over venues around town well before the official festivities kick off. Pace yourself, though — St. Patrick’s Day is this Saturday, and if you’re looking for live music, Las Rosas’ full night of sets by Jacuzzi Boys, the Woolly Bushmen, and Dama Vicke might do the trick. Living legends Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, and Smokey Robinson will play Hard Rock Stadium for Jazz in the Gardens, and Jason Mraz will hit the Arsht Center stage this week.
It’s Monday again, and with it comes yet another long workweek. But there’s plenty of green beer at the end of the tunnel: St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday. There is no shortage of parties and drink specials on the horizon for the holiday this year, but there are also many alternative events for those who’ve outgrown the debauchery or want to avoid the crowds.
In continued observance of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, this weekend is all about celebrating the power and strength of the distaff. An exhibition of art inspired by Maya Angelou, a meet-and-greet with gold-medal gymnast Aly Raisman, and a Femme Saturdays discussion at the Miami Workers Center are opportunities…
It’s easy to overlook the artistic contributions of women in one’s own community. Miami is stacked with talented songwriters, singers, and musicians. Here’s a rundown of some of the city’s most impressive musos, including Native Youth, Michelle Grand of Ex Norwegian, Megan Morrison, Dama Vicke, and Savannah Cristina.
Few acts last as long as the indie-pop band Spoon has been around. The group, led by singer and lead songwriter Britt Daniel, formed 25 years ago in Austin, Texas, before the music business was thrown into an internet-induced death spiral. Though the bandmates have weathered the changing tides of…
In three short years, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival has become the top destination gathering of its type not only in South Florida but also in the state. As evidenced by its ability to draw contemporary headliner heavyweights such as Kendrick Lamar (year one) and Solange (year two), alongside after-hours favorites like Bassnectar, its strength is clearly in attracting a wide range of music fans.
More than a decade after singer Chris Daughtry’s stint on American Idol, his band Daughtry is back and going strong with a new album and tour. DMX returns to Miami at the Watsco Center, and the indie-pop rockers of Spoon makes a long-awaited stop in South Florida.
It’s officially Women’s History Month, and in addition to the mainstay weekly events Miami offers, plenty of panel discussions and exhibits this week shine a light on the accomplishments of the powerful, capable women in our midst and throughout history.
It’s a big weekend for music in Florida, and not just because of the highly anticipated return of the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. Music fans around the state are packed up and ready for a weekend of camping and dancing to the sounds of Arcade Fire, Snoop Dogg, Travis Scott, and Bassnectar.
