The human body is always changing, always in motion, always doing things that have the potential to inspire. Live dance can tell stories and elicit emotions in viewers, and often in a fleeting moment of artistic connection that lives on only in memory — unless a filmmaker is there…
Name a funny celebrity — Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Horatio Sanz, Maya Rudolph — and chances are they got their start in standup comedy. The fast-paced, script-free genre forces participants to think creatively on their feet, leading to wacky scenes that never play out the same way twice…
The forces behind the creation of the Arts + Entertainment District have made a strong and focused effort to jazz up the area just northeast of Overtown via an array of arts events that truly entertain. The concert series Rooftop Unplugged, for example, draws the city’s well-dressed, young-adult contingent…
Thursday Firing up the caja china, setting the menorah ablaze, or maybe just getting lit with your out-of-town cousins — these are hot holiday traditions that we Americans hold dear. But like adding another glass of Manischewitz to your dreidel spinning, Americans are always open to new traditions, especially ones…
In the past decade and a half, the Miami Heat has established itself as a premier championship pro sports franchise, run by a savvy front office headed by the legendary Pat Riley. But history could’ve been very different for the three-time NBA champions if it weren’t for Shaquille O’Neal…
Remember when Grandpa burned down the Christmas tree because he got so angry at your uncle’s politics? How about when your sister-in-law cut off your ponytail while playing spin the dreidel during Hanukkah? And who can forget that crappy Kwanzaa when your cousins started a food fight over artistic…
Thursday A Bridget Everett performance isn’t just a comedy show. It’s a full-blown sexual celebration. Armed with skimpy, sparkly outfits and an utter lack of modesty, Everett unabashedly sings about dicks and oral sex. She runs the stage like a naughty cabaret, breaking up her songs with comic interludes. But…
Brace yourself. Basel week is coming. The annual cultural megafest, during which the world’s artsy elite descend upon Miami to buy a painting or two between guzzling flutes of Ruinart, has expanded far…
Thursday There is something about the aroma of a freshly roasted turkey smothered in warm, creamy gravy that screams “Hooray! The holidays are here!” But when you consider the hundreds of dollars, days of preparation, and long hours slaving away over a hot stove to give you those warm Turkey…
Thursday The year 2016 has been rather tumultuous for Wynwood, but not even Zika could put a damper on the galleries, restaurants, and watering holes that make up Miami’s artsy, mural-covered neighborhood. Sure, it was a challenge, but local businesses, including the Wynwood Yard…
Thursday Wynwood has been a street-art mecca for so long that it’s become an embarrassing cliché to snap a selfie in front of your favorite colorful wall. But don’t let the haters distract you from the outstanding art that continues to go up on buildings around the neighborhood.
Thursday Nothing says “holiday season” in South Florida like the jingle-jangle of the song for Santa’s Enchanted Forest. You’re still shoving leftover Halloween Snickers into your gaping maw, but it’s time to suit up and hit the bright lights of Tropical Park (7900 Bird Rd., Miami). The world’s largest holiday-themed…
In 2008, Patrick Glemaud, the director and curator of Macaya Gallery, attended a climate change conference in Uganda. There, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame spoke of the catastrophic war between the Tutsi and the Hutu. Their war erupted over a politician who incited violence over the radio — not dissimilar…
Thursday South Beach Seafood Week is back with its annual four-day, action-packed extravaganza celebrating Miami’s famous stone crab season. The fest launched last week with Cooking & Cocktails, a six-course tapas meal paired with specialty cocktails. This Thursday, it continues with An Evening at Joe’s (11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach),…
Thursday For the third year in a row, Gems is giving local cinephiles a long weekend of premiere screenings. Taking place at the Tower Theater in Little Havana, Gems is like a mini film festival, featuring guests, awards, and parties. This year, it opens with The Rolling Stones Olé Olé…
It’s been 11 years since a serious hurricane touched Miami. But for locals who have lived through the mega-storms, hurricane memories don’t fade. As Hurricane Matthew edges closer to Florida, New Times asked its arts writers to tell us their most ridiculous, most terrifying, most authentically Miami storm stories. Share…
Thursday In astronomy, syzygy describes a lining-up of stars, planets, or moons. In Jungian psychology, it refers to a pairing — the female and male, the conscious and unconscious. At the Museum of Contemporary Art (770 NE 125th St., North Miami), the two meanings find unity in a show that…
The mission of New Times’ arts and culture coverage is essentially to help you live your best life. We tell you all about upcoming museum exhibits, film screenings, and theatrical performances, sure, but we also spend time exploring every aspect of culture, from indie fashion to new tech to dating,…
Thursday One of the most exciting things about life in the 21st Century is the wealth of possibilities offered by the internet. Apart from the steady — and sometimes overwhelming — flow of information, the web encourages creativity from a DIY platform without having to get permission or editorial input…
Thursday This Thursday is your chance to watch former Miami Heat star Shane Battier belt out some karaoke for a great cause. The Battier Take Charge Foundation is presenting Battioke 2016, an event gathering Battier and his famous friends, ranging from fellow NBA players to popular celebrities, to take the…
Thursday From gas at the pump to plastics and paint, the scope of petroleum’s influence on modern life is easy to underestimate. If you need a reminder, head to the Museum of Contemporary Art (770 NE 125th St., North Miami), where Rolando Peña has constructed shining monuments to dirty crude…
Thursday History is not etched in stone. The events of the past are subject to interpretation by the minds of the present, and museums often create and designate historical artifacts and truths. New York City-based Titus Kaphar is an artist interested in exploring the relationship among truth, history, and art…
