Thank you, St. Patrick’s Day, for giving average lads and lasses an excuse to get belligerent during the work week. Whether you’re gearing up for the sloppy holiday or resisting the temptation, Miami provides plenty of options for this unpredictable week. Doubly lucky for you, we’ve compiled a big pot…
It’s just another manic Monday. We still wish it was Sunday, enjoying those afternoon cocktails and toasting to badass ladies around the world. Though we’ve got to move forward into the weekly grind, there’s no reason why you can’t sneak in some fun — especially when it’s free. See also:…
Three words to get your week going: Turn off Netflix. Don’t try to pretend, we know your bleary eyes have been glued to season three of House of Cards. Thankfully, Miami couldn’t make it any more entertaining, or cheap, to get you back to reality. From performance and street art,…
Bistoury Theatre’s latest production, Tribe, explores homelessness. It’s an intimately familiar topic for the troupe’s cofounder Alexey Taran, who lived life on the streets firsthand. Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, in 1970, Taran grew up in Havana and graduated from the Cuban National Ballet School before spending two years as…
Other cities may think they know Latin jazz, but Miamians know that’s just some sad denial. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana celebrates this special musical genre with Carnaval on the Mile, a Latin jazz fest packed with dozens of musicians, performances, and visual art. The mile walk will feature…
It was only a couple months ago that Art Basel mania descended over Miami. That week in December feels more like a month, a frenzied time full of expensive and exclusive events basically unrelated to its lovely host city. Lucky for our readers, Artopia, New Times’ annual soiree honoring talented…
For Hattie Mae Williams, Miami is the ultimate performance space. Williams, a longtime dancer and choreographer, created her own style and company, the Tattooed Ballerinas, to bring movement and attention to both everyday and unique spots. Their guerrilla-style dancing began in New York subway stations and supermarkets before moving south…
Miami is the hottest thing to emerge from a swamp since Jennifer Lopez in Anaconda. The city’s friendly neighbor Doral just hosted 88 of the world’s hottest women for the Miss Universe Pageant. Beacons of hotness Debbie Harry and Eva Mendes are natives. In short, Miami is hot. But a…
First comes Netflix; then comes Late Night. In the latest example of the loosening travel restrictions with Cuba, longtime comedian and TV host Conan O’Brien is filming an episode of his TBS show in Havana. Deadline reports O’Brien’s show flew to Havana last Thursday, taking advantage of the time off…
Whether you’re a Civil War buff or get all your learnin’ from Drunk History, HistoryMiami keeps churning out lively events that tempt locals to dive into the past. For the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death, HistoryMiami and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation are holding an all-star symposium, “The Lincoln…
And you thought leaked nude selfies caused a stir. As the Miss Universe pageant gets underway in Miami, we’re all primed for a little excitement and a lot of drama. An early controversy stems from a smiling selfie, of all things. Miss Israel, Doron Matalon, snapped a photo with fellow…
For most of us, the concept of paying it forward began and ended with the credits of a Haley Joel Osment movie. For Miguel “Mike” Fernandez, it’s a lifelong lesson. Fernandez, who immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba at 12, started private equity firm MBF Healthcare Partners in Coral Gables…
The Delta Gamma sorority at the University of Miami released its 2015 recruitment video Thursday. What do bright-faced gals need to join the ranks? Aviator sunglasses, an endless supply of cut-off shorts, and pearly-white teeth — at least according to the video. For more than three minutes, the group of…
Despite his decidedly dark portrayal in HBO’s The Girl, Alfred Hitchcock will forever be known as a cinematic treasure. From Psycho to The Birds, Hitchcock’s oeuvre makes the master of suspense a hard figure to dismiss, even if he was nearly as creepy in real life as his film villains…
Few cities are as starved for meaningful music as Miami. With the bass-and-beat-driven culture of EDM pervading our lives, timeless pop melodies are a beautiful treat. While we wait for a local hero to re-create those refreshing tunes, we can always relive the classics through the Beatles, whose songs will…
Jewish people have faced persecution around the world for centuries, and Florida was no exception. They weren’t allowed to live as Jews in Florida until 1763 — the state was owned by Spain from 1513, so it was “for Catholics only” for 250 years. The first Jews settled in Pensacola…
Damsels in distress are Disney’s bread and butter. But Belle was one refreshing example of a girl going against the grain, ducking her poor provincial town for a mysterious castle in the great, wide somewhere. Sure, she was held captive by Beast, but it was an adventure at least. Belle’s…
Miami’s club scene isn’t always the ideal place to ring in the New Year. Some folks like to rock a beanie, not a sparkly tiara, on the party holiday. For Phish fans, this NYE will be the best day since the alt-rock jam band went off hiatus in 2009. This…
Renaissance man Teo Castellanos is bringing back his much-loved production, Fat Boy. Miami first got a glimpse in 2011 when the performer/dancer/writer/director showed the piece at the Light Box. With his troupe D-Projects and accompaniment of original music by local favorite DJ Le Spam, Castellanos combines dance and cultural traditions…
If only all religions had Judaism’s sense of humor. Despite centuries of persecution, laughter somehow evolved as a cornerstone of Jewish culture. After all, if you couldn’t trade barbs with your extended family, how would you possibly get through the endless pre-Passover-dinner wait? Hanukkah shouldn’t be any different. For those…
After all the cheap headlines and media celebrity stalking courtesy of Art Basel, Miami’s party town persona is the one most on everyone’s minds. Thankfully, Ovation was in town to capture some of the city’s meatier attributes with a new show, American Canvas, that sniffs out the most culturally unique…
Miami gets a lot of flack in the movies. This city is in a constant cinematic state of derision and stereotyping. But thanks to the Borscht Film Festival, locals and film lovers worldwide get a chance to see more of the Big Orange than neon lights and suntans. Boasting fun,…
