This week, American Airlines Arena will collapse with so much Miami-ness under one roof. That’s because Mr. Worldwide, AKA Mr. 305, Pitbull will share the stage with Spanish-born, Miami-raised singer Enrique Iglesias. Will the duo set off an implosion of neon and tropical heat? Probably.
If you’re a Miami sports fan, chances are you’re pretty bored right now. Sure, the Marlins have been playing OK, but they’re still seven games under .500. And if you’re among the majority committed to not giving Jeffrey Loria a cent of your hard-earned cash, you have three long, sweaty months left to dodge mosquitoes and hope for better entertainment come football season.
Even in a year when Donald Trump vacuumed up all available political oxygen like a voracious orange Roomba, Miami’s local politicos still made some unbelievable headlines. From (maybe joking) promises to invade Cuba to bold stands against Florida Power & Light to failed attempts to trick voters into torpedoing solar power in South Florida, it was a hell of a year in South Florida’s halls of power.
Will Miami weather fare better this week? Like so many things occurring in South Florida, that remains a mystery. However, acts are still pouring into the Magic City to perform at music venues and clubs. Chance the Rapper kicks things off Tuesday with his show at the American Airlines Arena…
Once again, iHeartRadio and Fontainebleau Miami Beach have teamed up to welcome the summer with a poolside bash featuring a who’s who of Top 40 acts. This year, the lineup includes DJ Khaled, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Fifth Harmony, Noah Cyrus, and others during the two-day event Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10.
Even though we try to hide it, it’s clear – summer has officially started in Miami. But don’t walk away, because there are still plenty of concerts to get you through the next blistering months. This week you can relive the glory days with Brit Floyd, catch free shows from Holly Hunt and The Heavy Pets, or choke back your tears with Macy Gray.
Summer is almost here, and that means outdoor music has slowed. But it’s not over. Best of the Best Music Fest this Sunday will present Mavado, Aidonia, Konshens, Dexta Daps, Chris Martin, Spice, I-Octane, and others at Bayfront Park. Urban Beach Week moves to the mainland, baby. Here’s your music calendar for the week.
Even as summer looms over Miami, the music isn’t slowing. This Thursday, indie folk rockers the Head and the Heart will stop by the Fillmore Miami Beach. The band is on tour supporting its third album, Signs of Light, which also happens to mark the group’s major-label debut…
Can’t feel your face? That’s called a Tuesday at any Miami bar. For the rest of America, Canadian pop and R&B crooner the Weeknd introduced the wonders of cocaine via his breakthrough album, 2015’s Beauty Behind the Madness. He’ll be back in South Florida Wednesday to support his latest album, Starboy…
Luther Campbell, Miami New Times columnist and hip-hop godfather, has inked a deal with Lionsgate to star in a biopic based on his memoir, The Book of Luke, which chronicles his rise from inner-city party DJ to rap superstar and owner of an influential independent record label.
Like the famed python that tried to eat an entire alligator, Miami is literally exploding with new residents. Census figures released in April show South Florida has grown by nearly half a million people since 2010. They’re drawn to the balmy weather, white-sand beaches, and, of course, Miami’s proximity to…
Hip-hop heads, your week has finally arrived. Rolling Loud is bringing together some of the best contemporary hip-hop acts at Bayfront Park for a three-day bonanza. It’s still unclear how Dope Entertainment puts together the most enviable lineup of the year, but who cares? The bad news is…
The chant echoed through downtown Miami on Saturday morning: “Science, not silence!” Thousands marched from the new Frost Museum of Science south along Biscayne Blvd. with a message for Donald Trump’s administration: Science can’t be denied when it’s politically inconvenient.
The final week of April is here, and the month goes out with a big bang thanks to the Red Hot Chili Peppers who bring their tour to the American Airlines Arena on Saturday in support of their 11th album, The Getaway.
It’s 4/20 week, so if the music seems a little hazier than usual, that’s to be expected. Bud-happy parties aside, L.A. rock group Froth will take the stage at Churchill’s Pub Wednesday, while Detroit rapper Big Sean will stop by the Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday. Looking for noise that’s more…
With major arena tours from Ariana Grande, the Chainsmokers, Chris Brown, and Panic! at the Disco hitting South Florida this week, it will be a music-filled month. In club land, electroclash icon Miss Kittin goes B2B with Oxia at Heart, while Duke Dumont, who was surprisingly absent last month during…
The line stretched all the way down Biscayne Boulevard: thousands of Miamians clutching signs bearing phrases such as “Sister, act,” “The 4-year pussy riot starts now,” and “Trump voters: It’s fascism, stupid.” An hour after Bayfront Park Amphitheatre’s gates opened, they had to close. South Florida’s answer to the national…
Thanks to a bitter election and seemingly endless culture war, last year was a roller coaster, and the films of 2016 reflect those ups and downs, with surprising results. It’s to be expected that lauded movies such as The Lobster, Moonlight, Manchester by the Sea, and Fences would become awards-season…
How do you come up with a New Times cover concept two days before Christmas? Easy. Call two of Miami’s best street artists and give them a blank canvas to work with. This week, for our Dirty Dozen feature story — which highlights the 12 people who brought deep shame…
In case you haven’t seen yet, our 2016 People Issue went live online yesterday. And this Thursday, the annual compilation will hit stands all over Miami. We’re pretty darn proud of this one, to be honest. So to celebrate, we’ve asked one of the members of our 2016 People Issue…
Boo! Sorry, did we scare you? Well, cheer up, because this weekend is jam-packed with Halloween events for you to explore. Having trouble narrowing down your choices? Start with our curated guide of the 12 best Halloween parties in town. Still feeling indecisive? Take a step back and look over…
33 Kitchen 3195 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove; 786-899-0336; facebook.com/33kitchenmiami. The man behind the Asian-influenced Peruvian food at 33 Kitchen in Coconut Grove is Chilean-born chef Sebastian Fernandez. He worked at the Coral Reef Yacht Club for 14 years before leaving to open 33 Kitchen with his Peruvian wife, Leslie Ames…
