38 June 18–24, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES 2026/2027 SEASON TRUE ART by Jessica Provenz Directed by Bari Newport November 20 - December 20, 2026 A Regional Premiere smart, suspenseful, and bitingly funny WEATHER GIRL by Brian Watkins Directed by Nicole Stodard September 25 - October 18, 2026 A Regional Premiere a dizzying rampage into the warped soul of America WE HAD A WORLD by Joshua Harmon Directed by Stuart Meltzer January 22 - February 14, 2027 A Regional Premiere a deeply personal, hilarious, and complicated slice of family history littleboy/littleman by Rudi Goblen Directed by Teo Castellanos May 14 - June 13, 2027 A Regional Premsiere an electrifying tale of brotherhood and belonging Dates & productions subject to change LIBERATION by Bess Wohl Directed by Bari Newport March 19 - April 18, 2027 A Regional Premiere and self-discovery Contains nudity. Broadway hits, acclaimed premieres, razor-sharp comedies, and powerhouse performances! BEST NEW MUSEUM FIFA Museum Freedom Tower 600 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, 33132 fifamuseum.com After a yearslong renovation, Freedom Tower finally reopened with a suite of gleaming new exhibits detailing its histori- cal significance, but perhaps more enticing is a separate exhibition from a very sporty tenant (No, not Melanie C). FIFA, the inter- national governing body of soccer, opened this branch of its museum in the landmark ahead of Miami hosting matches during the 2026 World Cup. Fútbol fanatics can admire historic artifacts relating to “The Beautiful Game,” admire jerseys from every FIFA member country, and even play some rather esoteric trivia courtesy of one interactive exhibit (Sorry, I don’t know who scored Cape Verde’s first goal in regulation play!). BEST PUBLIC LIBRARY Coral Gables Branch Library 3443 Segovia St. Coral Gables, 33134 305-442-8706 coralgables.com/attractions/coral- gables-branch-library Beauty standards are just different in Coral Gables. Homeowners couldn’t have trucks in their driveway until 2013 and still need to use Board of Architects-approved paint colors on their houses. The atmospheric magnificence of the Coral Gables Branch Library is a natural result of that dedication to aesthetics. With its coral rock exterior and modern-but-cozy in- terior, the library was always a dreamy refuge from a steamy summer rain. In 2023, two-year renovations produced not only nicer places to plant your tush with new bathrooms and fur- niture, but also historic preservation of its sig- nature tiles, wooden beams and textured service desk. It remains all vibes inside and even outside, where kids can pretend they’re Mowgli in the shade of the banyan trees — a perfect segue for spending an afternoon in the colorful children’s section-meets-playspace to pick up a copy of “The Jungle Book.” BEST SCHOOL DASH (Design and Architecture Senior High) 4001 NE Second Ave. Miami, 33137 305-573-7135 dashschool.net At Design and Architecture Senior High, cre- ativity isn’t extracurricular, it’s oxygen. This Design District powerhouse routinely lands on national top 100 lists and ranks among Flori- da’s best for the arts, but the real flex is the stu- dents themselves. Case in point: when one teacher tried to offload the job to AI, DASH kids did what DASH kids do and out-designed the system. Essays came back sharper, more idiosyncratic and unmistakably human, writ- ten with voices no algorithm could fake. Petty? Maybe. Brilliant? Absolutely. Studios hum, sketchbooks fill and critiques land with the precision of a well-cut pattern. Here, ambition shows up early and stays late — usually with coffee. If Miami’s future looks bold, it’s be- cause DASH is already drafting it. BEST CLASSICAL MUSIC VENUE Knight Concert Hall 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, 33132 305-949-6722 arshtcenter.org In a city defined by nightlife and pop culture, the Knight Concert Hall brings a whole differ- ent type of energy. It hosts world-class classi- cal music concerts in the heart of the city at one of Miami’s premier cultural institutions — the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The venue was designed with one inten- tion: for concertgoers to experience excep- tional acoustics. It was built as a room within a room, so outside sound can’t get in, and the venue boasts state-of-the-art L-Acoustics and Mayer sound. In addition to acoustics, locals say their favorite things about the venue are its architecture, atmosphere and ambiance. It’s also been said, that no matter where you’re sitting, there’s not a bad seat in the house. The theatre seats 2,100, with three rows of balcony seating on both sides. Performances include the New World Symphony, visiting orches- tras, chamber ensembles and internationally recognized soloists. BEST DANCE CLUB Mode 2 S Miami Ave. Miami, 33130 305-942-7240 mode.miami A superlative like “Best Club” is meant to be an establishment’s highest honor, though in this case, it almost undersells Mode’s full scope. More than just a club, it operates as a lounge, bar and listening space across two stories. Still, a title is a title, and Mode earns it. The downstairs room stretches wide, lined with speakers and carrying the feel of a New York basement, with all the attendant energy. Its bookings lean toward house royalty, in- cluding Steve Lawler and his Pendulum party, and Miami’s legendary DJ, Oscar G. The space delivers the hallmarks of Miami night- life: crisp sound, immersive lighting, disco balls and plants — but what sets it apart is its ambition. 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