A highlight of the best events happening in Miami and South Florida from May 17 through 23.

Surfside is about to host a weekend of persuading people to ride its gentle waves. It’s appropriate given the name of the seaside town. OK, folks won’t be surfing monster waves on shortboards, but the inaugural Paddletopia is ready to set sail. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, Surfside…

Thursday Can you visualize yourself with a share of $500,000? Well, that dream could soon become a reality. The Ellies are Miami’s visual arts awards. Presented by ArtCenter/South Florida, more than two dozen grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 will be awarded. But to get the dough, you need to…

How could you not love Ruth Bader Ginsburg? The 85-year-old Supreme Court justice has been rockin’ the highest court for 25 years and is as sharp as ever. It seems the only thing she has been missing is a solid biography — until now. As part of the Miami…

The Miami International Jazz Fest is back for another year, boasting concerts galore over three days. On the roster are Luis Bofill, O Som do Jazz, Linda Briceño, Yvette Norwood-Tiger, and the Curtis Bros. featuring Ralph Peterson. The shows will go down at Ocho Live Night Club & Lounge,…

Clean up the beach? Get inspired by a film? Eat a cupcake? Drink some beer? It’s all to help our Earth this weekend.

You already love cocktails. What if you could help kids at the same time? At Cocktails for a Cause, the booze will flow alongside the Miami River at the Wharf Miami. The event is put on by Project Ready for School, a local nonprofit that raises funds to purchase…

Thursday Imagine traveling back in time to see your parents through your grownup eyes. Fun Home does just that, zooming in on a graphic novelist who takes a deep dive into her father’s life, the mystery around him, and her upbringing in her family’s funeral home. Presented locally by the…

Iconic Fort Lauderdale businesses including the bar Treasure Trove and the Gym at Fort Lauderdale Beach have been ordered to close within six months, according to several owners. In their place will rise yet another beachside hotel.

Thursday Imagine if Dan Marino had hidden basketball skills, and footage emerged of him schooling the hoops stars of his day. Well, something similar is happening in the art world. One of the most influential sculptors of the 20th Century, Donald Judd, apparently had a knack with a paintbrush too…

The exhibition “Donald Judd: Paintings” presents 14 paintings created by the artist between 1959 and 1961.

Thursday Oh, Marlins. We have so many questions for you. First and foremost, can we kick off the season with a W? The Miami Marlins will open their 2018 campaign at home Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Regardless of the pessimists out there (Vegas has the Marlins at 500:1 to…

Thursday Memory, marginalization, and queerness — Reprise explores the intersection of these themes through a sharp blend of dance and theater. It’s the latest presentation from the Pioneer Winter Collective, which has made a name for itself in consistently delivering provocative and thought-stimulating work. The icing on the cake: Thursday’s…

God bless Sweden. The Scandinavian country has given us IKEA, Ace of Base, and delicious meatballs. It’s also given us the electro-pop group Little Dragon, which will soon play Revolution Live. The South Florida date is one of only four East Coast stops the band is making on its…