Mizucon: Cosplay and Kinky Bondage for Miami Anime Fans

Mizucon is a convention devoted to Japanese animation (or anime, as the cool kids call it) and a grab-bag of other geek-out-worthy pursuits. Whether you’re a devoted anime lover or just getting your feet wet in the fandom, there’s something at Mizucon for type of nerd.Not an anime fan? No…

Julie Delpy Rocks New York

“My son is sick right now, covered in zits. It’s not contagious — I mean, it’s contagious, but don’t worry: Grown-ups don’t catch it. It’s called mouth-foot-and-butt disease or something.” Julie Delpy materializes on the patio of Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont on a wave of nervous energy. Hair pinned up away…

Run, Ahol, Run

With his leg muscle shredded, his scooter crushed, and medical bills mounting, Gregg Shienbaum stepped up and offered Miami artist Aholsniffsglue a solo show, with all proceeds benefiting the thousands of dollars in debt in hospital bills he’s accrued. Taking place Thursday, August 9, in Wynwood, the show, titled “Hit…

Rock for Bacchus

This weekend at Wynwood’s monthly Art Walk, you’ll be able to drink, be merry, and be surrounded by great art. The difference this month? You can do it all without worrying about getting hit by a car on NW Second Ave. — and you’ll be doing it for a good…

Candy Coated

It takes a skilled comedian to take a serious issue, flip it on its head, and make it funny. Take Malik S.’s joke about wearing any number of everyday objects, including M&M’s and Doritos bags, to keep a woman from getting pregnant and avoid a new STD called child support…

Miami Mashup

Forget purity. Mixed cultural mashups are the Miami way. Take for example Friday’s SOULé evening. The performance begins with a pinch of flamenco music — in this case flamenco fusion from the band Gypsy Cat — and then adds in some R&B, American folkloric roots music, and contemporary dance. The…

Ink Seriously

The mainstreaming of tattoo culture in America has paid off for everybody. More recognition for artists means more motivation and support for them to pursue their craft. More interest means better ink and technology for enthusiasts. And more people getting over the old stigma means a new era of tattoo…