38 OctOber 3-9, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival The Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival is back January 17-19, with a weekend full of film screenings, panels, and more. It all kicks off at the James L. Knight Center on January 17 with a night of sci-fi magic. Film and screenplay submissions are currently open, and you can join the waitlist for the 2025 edition. Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 19, at the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami; miscifi.com. Art Deco Weekend Take advantage of Miami’s winter weather and dive into the architectural style that has become the city’s signature. Art Deco Weekend’s 48th edition takes place Jan- uary 18-20 with a slew of events, perfor- mances, lectures, and more. You’ll be able to enjoy music from the Jazz Age and gawk at vintage cars lined up along Ocean Drive. It’s all put together by the Miami Design Preser- vation League, so you’ll learn about the design style from the experts. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Satur- day, January 18, and Sunday, January 19, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, January 20, at Ocean Drive between Fifth and 12th streets, Miami Beach; artdecoweekend.org. Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration To mark Ce- lia Cruz’s 100th birthday this year, Pinecrest Garden is celebrating with a performance by Lucrecia and the Celia Cruz All Stars, who re- imagine the golden era of Celia Cruz and La Sonora Matancera. The Gardens will also have an exhibition on view honoring the leg- endary singer on view December 7-February 2. The event is being presented by the Celia Cruz Estate and the Celia Cruz Foundation, which will be celebrating Cruz’s legacy through the end of 2026. The concert is part of the Garden’s Tropical Nights series, which continues with performances by Gafieira Rio Miami & Friends (February 28) and Chino Nuñez Orchestra (April 4). 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, January 31, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest; 305-669-6990; pinecrestgar- dens.org. Tickets cost $40 to $45. FEBRUARY 2025 Coconut Grove Arts Festival Every Presidents’ Day weekend, Miami’s oldest neighborhood becomes an arts and crafts mecca. Coconut Grove Arts Festival returns for its 61st edition. The festival welcomes more than 80,000 attendees who have come to view the juried art show, with original pieces being displayed that run the gamut from photography and watercolor to ceramics, glass, and fiber. Beyond the art, you can look forward to live music, culinary demos, a children’s area, a beer garden, and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, February 17, at South Bayshore Drive between McFarland Road and Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove; cgaf.com. Teatro Avante’s Dissonance Teatro Avante brings the work of Abel González Melo when it stages Dissonance at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center. Directed by Mario Ernesto Sánchez, the play takes place between two eras, with the central theme being the mark that dictator- ships leave on societies and human beings. The cast includes Marilyn Romero, Julio Rodrí- guez, Claudia Tomás, and Daniel Romero. Thursday, February 20, through Sunday, Febru- ary 23, at Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 7930 SW 40th St., Miami; teatroavante.org. APRIL 2025 Miami Film Festival The grande dame of local film festivals returns April 4-13, focusing on Ibero-American films and filmmakers. The Miami Film Festival’s 42nd edition brings hundreds of film screenings during its run at local cinemas around the city. The festival hands out various awards, including the Ma- rimbas Award for new narrative features and the Made in MIA Award for locally produced feature and short films. The event also at- tracts Hollywood A-listers to its honorary awards like the Variety Virtuoso Award and the Precious Gem Award. Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 13, at various locations, Miami; miamifilmfestival.com. Miami Beach Pride Despite Tallahassee’s efforts, South Florida continues to celebrate the LGBTQ community. That includes the Miami Beach Pride Festival & Parade on April 5 and 6 along Ocean Drive and Lummus Park. Expect plenty of drag queens, go-go boys, community organizations, and more helping cover South Beach in rainbow flags. The festival features live performances from queer and queer-friendly acts, while the parade features a celebrity grand marshal. Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, at Ocean Drive between Fifth and 15th streets, Miami Beach; miamibeachpride.com. n Plan Ahead! from p36 Miami Film Festival Miami Film Festival photo
