It’s easy to blame Jenny McCarthy for the sins of the anti-vaccine movement. Recent outbreaks of preventable diseases like whooping cough have many scientists and doctors scrambling to assure the public at large that vaccines are safe for their children. But McCarthy, who in 2008 added “anti-vaccine activist” to her…

Wonder Woman and Captain America. The Joker and Deadmau5. Link and The Mad Hatter and horror movie ghoulies galore. Pretty much any character you can think of was represented at last weekend’s Florida Supercon, which took over the Miami Beach Convention Center for four days of geeky goodness. See also:…

Miami may be one of the most patriotic places in the U.S.A., but things down here in South Florida are still a whole lot different from what you’ll find anywhere else in the country. In the Miami history books, for example, Benjamin Franklin was a United States president. There’s also…

When the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) opened last December, it was heralded as a triumph for Miami’s arts community. But how much is the institution worth to taxpayers? That’s the question at the center of debate over a proposed increase in government funding to PAMM, which would boost the…

Break out the picnic gear, fire up the grill, and stock up on sparklers. Fourth of July Weekend is here, and this one’s going to be epic. The holiday falls on a Friday, giving many Miamians a three-day weekend — perfect for this town’s bajillion Independence Day celebrations, from pool…

Before EDM’s pulsing rhythms and jarring drops, before Jay Z had 99 problems, even before anything smelled like teen spirit, there was Leonard Chess. The founder of Chicago’s Chess Records made stars of Etta James, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and others, essentially laying the groundwork for the diverse landscape of…

You’ve come a long way, nerd baby. Back in the day, the word “nerd” was a death sentence for your social life; it conjured images of Screech from Saved by the Bell and the pathetically undatable Poindexter in the popular yet regrettable board game Girl Talk. Even the Revenge of…

You might think that Miami, a city that’s home to just about every nationality on the planet, wouldn’t have a whole lot of American pride. But you’d be wrong. Just in time for Independence Day, two separate studies this week have indicated that you, dear Miamian, are living in one…

For years, Friends of the Miami Marine Stadium have lobbied to restore the Key Biscayne landmark to its former glory. Last weekend, those efforts got a major boost, as Gloria and Emilio Estefan announced they’d give $500,000 to the cause. See also: Photos from Gloria Estefan at the Miami Marine…

Miami lives up to its star-studded reputation plenty of times during the year, but few of those times coincide with the swampy season that is summer. So this weekend is cause for extra celebration around the 305. iHeartRadio is bringing A-listers like J.Lo, Tiësto, and Iggy Azalea to the shores…

Social media: It’s a narcissist’s art. It’s a worthless pastime. It’s for self-indulgent photos of the food you’re about to eat, the unremarkable cat you own, and, of course, the plague of modern society — the selfie. That, at least, is what any stubborn old Luddite will tell you about…

In Miami, having a summer birthday is kind of a drag. The scene is so quiet and the weather so unpredictable that it can be hard to figure out how to celebrate. Unless, that is, you’re the Magic City Bicycle Collective, which celebrates the second anniversary of its launch this…

Art Basel — you know, the one that’s actually in Basel, Switzerland — kicked off this week with all the usual fanfare: the parties, the big dealers, the major sales. One 1980s work by Andy Warhol sold for $30 million. Everything seems to be running smoothly over there. Meanwhile, in…

Afraid of balls flying at your face? As Dionne from Clueless said: “There goes your social life.” And with it goes your chances at a trip to Vegas and the opportunity to win up to $50,000. Maybe it’s time to face those fears and sign up for the Ultimate Dodgeball…

You’re holding the 2014 Miami New Times Best of Miami issue in your hands right this second. Isn’t it exciting? Does it make you want to dance? Are you inspired to celebrate? If so, New Times is throwing a party just for you. The New Times Best of Miami Release…

It’s finally here: New Times’ annual Best of Miami issue, once again naming the very best in Magic City culture. The issue goes live today, filled with hundreds of picks, and it’s your guide to all things art in Miami, from museums and galleries to theatrical performances to movie theaters…

Miami emoji texters, we have good news and bad news. The good news is your ironic cartoon language is about to expand. Soon 250 new emoji icons will appear at your fingertips, giving you all sorts of new ways to express yourself without the burden of using actual words. But…

Coke. Corruption. Fake breasts galore. Miami has never exactly embraced its family-friendly side. But here’s some more bad news for baby mamas: A recent study has ranked the Magic City the second worst place to raise a child in the country, just above Detroit. Ouch. See also: Florida Is the…

You know what? Let’s not even talk about it. The utter trouncing of the Miami Heat last night? Not interested. Wade going one-of-10 in the first three quarters? No need to discuss. The amount of booze it took to wash it all down last night? Do not want. Let’s focus…