Did last month’s visit from Vincente Fox, the hilariously outspoken anti-Trump former president of Mexico, inspire you to celebrate our neighbors to the south this Cinco de Mayo? It should have. It’s a holiday where anything goes. Miami has some excellent options for partying with dignity — until you drink too many margaritas and slap on a sombrero.
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,…
Some sat on tile floors, markers in hand, butts half covering big white poster boards, gossiping while making campaign posters that would ensure their friend became the ninth grade class president. Others spray-painted protest messages on discarded cardboard, inspired by their parents’ stories of marching against the war. Still others…
Years ago, in response to the digitalization of media, music nerds and sentimentalists started searching out older, analog musical formats. In those dedicated fans, Record Store Day found an audience. Ten years after its inaugural event, the Record Store Day website boasts participating indie stores on every continent except Antarctica.
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…
Growing up, María José Arjona had no interest in becoming a visual artist. The Bogotá native was a ballet dancer who began training when she was 6 years old, until her practice was cut short by an accident that broke her knee. “I became scared of falling,” Arjona says. “And when you’re afraid of falling and you’re a dancer, it’s a bad sign.”
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…
Zines are all about cutting out the middleman. You want to get your ideas or art out there? Just do it your goddamn self. Dale Zine was launched in 2009 by art director Steve Saiz as a DIY publishing project he used to highlight the talents of his friends. He…
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…
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…
A local happy hour is injecting some happiness back into the community. The Kick It for the Youth fundraiser will go down Thursday at Wood Tavern. It’s being put on by the Power U Center for Social Change, which is dedicated to developing local black youth and black women…
What began as a dance party by the ocean in South Beach has evolved into a multiday extravaganza. This year is the 25th edition of Winter Party, and organizers have pulled out all the stops. At pool parties, an artscape, a VIP cocktail reception, parties at clubs galore, and…
From “The Color Purple” to Rhye, these are the best things to do in Miami February 22 through 28.
Thursday That $40 million yacht of yours is so 2017. It’s time to find an upgrade at the Miami International Boat Show. Whether you’re in the market for a new dreamboat or simply want to gawk at vessels out of your league, this spectacle will satisfy. This year’s show boasts…
Thursday Don’t let the stately new museums of mainstream musical artists food you. Miami culture is weird. It’s always been weird. And weirdness will stay at the core of this town’s ambiance as long as the International Noise Conference continues raging. Each year, Churchill’s Pub hosts entire days full of…
From Lana del Rey to Wigwood, these are the best things to do in Miami the week of February 1 through 7.
Thursday The Nu Deco Ensemble sold out the North Beach Bandshell last year. The ensemble will soon return, this time joined by Latin Grammy-nominated singer Danay Suarez, along with special guests Stephen Marley and dubstep pioneer El B. On the agenda for the evening are remastered hits by Radiohead, Kraftwerk,…
From the Killers at American Airlines Arena to Communion at Empire Stage, these are the best things to do in Miami this week.
Thursday Well, who really did frame Roger Rabbit? If you don’t know or simply want to experience the classic flick, head to Wynwood this week. To honor the 30th anniversary of director Robert Zemeckis’ classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit? O Cinema will host a special screening for one night only…
If you’re still using a rotary phone or dial-up modem, Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Tech Takeover probably won’t float your boat. But for everyone else living in 2018 and wanting to explore how tech is shaping the modern Miami landscape, this is the event. This month’s free community night…
