36 OctOber 2-8, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | It’s a weekend-long trip that proves jazz is alive and thriving today. Thursday, January 8, through Sunday, January 11, at various locations; 754-800-4512; sobejazzfestival.com. Admission is free. J.S. Art Deco Weekend This annual celebration marked the centen- nial of its namesake architectural style in 2025. Looking ahead beyond the milestone, enthusiasts can still expect artisan markets, guided tours, vintage cars, live music, and dazzling architecture in 2026. With lectures, films, and family-friendly activities, it’s the ultimate throwback party for design lovers and history buffs alike. Friday, January 9, through Sunday, January 11, at Ocean Drive between Fifth and 12th St., Miami Beach; art- decoweekend.org. J.S. Miami Jewish Film Festival One of South Florida’s marquee film events showcases award-winning international cin- ema and spotlights new voices in Jewish and Israeli filmmaking. Screenings, premieres, and celebrity Q&As unfold across Miami-Dade, creating a citywide celebration of storytelling and culture. Past editions have attracted films and appearances by the likes of Natalie Port- man, Itzhak Perlman, Nancy Spielberg, and others, so keep an eye out for those A-listers. Wednesday, January 14, through Thursday, Jan- uary 29, at various locations; 305-573-7304; mi- amijewishfilmfestival.org. J.S. FEBRUARY 2026 City Theatre’s How to Break in a Glove Family ties stretch and snap in this heartfelt new drama about love, legacy, and the messy art of belonging. Set in 1999 Miami, it follows a Cuban-American family whose secrets surface during one unforgettable night. Like breaking in a stiff baseball glove, they must bend before they bond. Thursday, February 5, through Sun- day, February 22, at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6277; ar- shtcenter.org. Tickets cost $67 to $73. J.S. Coconut Grove Arts Festival A President’s Day tradition that transforms the Coconut Grove waterfront into an open- air gallery of fine art, gourmet eats, and live entertainment? Yes, please. Stroll the bayside streets, sip something cool, and discover why this juried festival remains one of the coun- try’s top art events. If you want to showcase the 305’s artistic flair to out-of-towners, this is truly a stellar pick. Saturday, February 14, through Monday, February 16, at Bayshore Dr. between McFarlane Rd. and Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; 305-447-0401; cgaf.com. J.S. Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Red carpets roll and cameras flash as this long- running festival screens more than 150 films. Celebrity appearances, afterparties, and daily arthouse programming make FLIFF (as it is lo- cally known) a must for cinephiles seeking ev- erything from bold debuts to Oscar contenders. Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale and Cinema Paradiso in Hollywood serve as host venues, and they are gems in and of themselves. Friday, February 20, through Saturday, February 28, at various locations; 954-525-3456; fliff.com. J.S. MARCH 2026 Original Miami Beach Antique Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center From Tiffany lamps to Cartier bling, this re- nowned showcase gathers world-class deal- ers and collectors for the fine art and design treasure hunt of a lifetime. Don’t miss the brand-new Modern & Contemporary Pavil- ion or the free Bonhams appraisal sessions for a professional take on your very own heir- looms. Thursday, March 26, through Monday, March 30, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Ctr. Dr., Miami Beach; originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com. Tickets cost $10 to $50. J.S. APRIL 2026 Miami Film Festival International cinema takes center stage as Miami welcomes acclaimed filmmakers and rising stars for screenings, panels, and leg- endary parties. With six-figure prizes and a global lineup (including the likes of Nicolas Cage, Spike Lee, Rashida Jones, and Richard Gere in past years), it’s a can’t-miss event for movie lovers and industry insiders alike. Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 19, at various locations; miamifilmfestival.com. J.S. Miami Beach Pride at Lummus Park Two days of color, music, and inclusivity light up Lummus Park with a massive parade, headline performances, and community events. Drawing more than 185,000 attend- ees, it’s the ultimate celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in Miami Beach. And, yes, everyone is truly welcome — members of LGBTQ+ com- munity, allies, newbies, and the inbetween. Saturday, April 11, through Sunday, April 12, at Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 786-362-5232; miamibeachpride.com. Admis- sion is free. J.S. MDC’s Miami Film Festival photo Miami Film Festival Much Ado About Everything from p34 NOV. 16-23, 2025 Street Fair: NOV. 21-23 MIAMI DADE COLLEGE WOLFSON CAMPUS, Downtown Miami EVENINGS WITH CONVERSATIONS LIHI LAPID • BILL MCKIBBEN • DANIEL SILVA KENNY CHESNEY • THEODORE H. SCHWARTZ BARRY DILLER • SALLY MANN ARTHUR SZE • MERCEDES RON Join DJS RICH MEDINA, KENNY DOPE & MARK HINES/THE MARKSMEN at MBF’s KICKOFF BLOCK PARTY Sunday, Nov. 16 Live music at our OFF THE SHELF STAGE Nov. 21-23 Grab a bite at the SMORGASBURG FOOD POP-UP Read + Chill at our LOST CHAPTER LOUNGE Nov. 17-21
