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Exxxotica Celebrates 20 Years With Porn Stars, Performers, and Play Time

By Asha Elias

Jun 23, 2025

The nation’s largest adult expo is back with a BDSM-themed Dungeon Experience, pole dancing competition, and NSFW activities.

Michelle Williams Takes a Break From Death Becomes Her to Headline Gospel Fest Miami

By Celia Almeida

Jun 16, 2025

How did the multi-hyphenate performer manage to sneak in a headlining set in Miami amid her busy Broadway schedule?

Love Jones' Larenz Tate Has a Long History With the American Black Film Festival

By Monica Mendoza

Jun 11, 2025

That partnership is especially meaningful this year as ABFF celebrates the cultural legacy of 1997's Love Jones.

The American Black Film Festival Spotlighted Ryan Coogler and Issa Rae Before the Fame

By Monica Mendoza

Jun 6, 2025

This year's lineup includes a tribute to Love Jones with Nia Long and Larenz Tate, and a showcase of films from South Africa.

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Third Horizon 2025 Brought Caribbean Film and Fun to Miami

By Douglas Markowitz

Jun 4, 2025

The festival is still an unapologetic space for Caribbean culture.

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Here's Your Guide to Pride Events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale

By Jane LaCroix

May 30, 2025

Drag brunches, parades, rooftop raves, art exhibitions, and more.

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III Points Adds Magdalena Bay, Tinashe, Villano Antillano, and Others to Lineup

By Celia Almeida

May 27, 2025

Thundercat, Black Coffee, Amyl and the Sniffers, and many others are also joining III Points' 2025 lineup.

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Third Horizon Film Festival Puts Caribbean Cinema Center Stage

By Douglas Markowitz

May 23, 2025

Performance and theater are central themes of this year's film lineup.

If You're Going to III Points, You Must See Despacio. Here's Why.

By Grant Albert

May 20, 2025

III Points cofounder David Sinopoli describes the sonic space known as Despacio as "something you have to do before you die."

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Photos: Who Won O, Miami's Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest?

By Celia Almeida

Apr 28, 2025

Benito's clone won bragging rights and a one-year membership to El Car Wash.

Peggy Gou, Darkside, Sean Paul Tapped for III Points 2025

By Jose D. Duran

Apr 22, 2025

III Points returns October 17 and 18 with another stellar lineup of left-field and underground acts.

Four Queer Movies to Watch During Outshine Film Festival

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Trae DeLellis

Apr 16, 2025

In today's landscape, it feels all the more necessary to see stories about LGBTQ+ joy, passion, and even fear.

Aerial shot of the crowd at the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Will Return in 2026

By Jose D. Duran

Apr 8, 2025

After its absence in 2024 and 2025, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will once again take over Sunshine Grove next year

Ultra Veteran Status: What I've Learned After Going to the Festival for 13 Years

By Grant Albert

Apr 3, 2025

From keeping an open mind to never missing Carl Cox's set, there is a lot to take away from Ultra.

Portrait of Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, Emerson Hart of Tonic, and Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray

Supergroup Ezra Ray Hart Will Bring Nostalgia Aplenty to Tortuga

By Jesse Scott

Apr 2, 2025

Kevin Griffin, Emerson Hart, and Mark McGrath are bringing their catchy hooks to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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The Unexpected Places You'll Find Poetry During the O, Miami Poetry Festival

By Celia Almeida

Apr 2, 2025

The grocery store, your windshield, and the cemetery are all fair game this month.

The main stage at Tortuga Music Festival

Here Are the Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Set Times

By Jose D. Duran

Apr 1, 2025

Tortuga returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park April 4-6 with Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, and Luke Combs headlining.

Photos: Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, and Zedd Bring Ultra 2025 to a Close

By Michele Eve Sandberg

Mar 31, 2025

Despite the rain, festivalgoers remained excited for the final day of Ultra 2025.

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day Three: Martin Garrix Closes Out a Rainy Final Day

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 31, 2025

Martin Garrix brought Lauv, Zedd, Afrojack, and Armin van Buuren on stage to help him close out the final day of Ultra 2025.

Here's How to Watch the Ultra Music Festival Livestream

By Jose D. Duran

Mar 30, 2025

Catch livestreamed performances from Ultra Music Festival 2025 as part of #ULTRALIVE March 28-30.

Festivals

Art of Go-Go Culture Fest at The Bandshell

Exxxotica Expo Weekend in Photos

Festivals

Art of Go-Go Culture Fest at The Bandshell

Exxxotica Expo Weekend in Photos

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