8 OctOber 31 - NOvember 6, 2024 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 | THU 10/31 ▼ WYNWOOD MONSTER BASH Halloween night falls on a Thursday this year, but that’s not stopping Miami from celebrat- ing the holiday. Returning this year is Hal- loWyn, Wynwood’s largest Halloween block party at Wynwood Marketplace. You’re in- vited to dress up in your spookiest attire for thrilling costume contests, groove to spine- tingling music, and indulge in delicious Hal- loween treats. If you RSVP ahead of time, you’ll also receive a free drink ticket. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday, at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-461-2700; wynwood-marketplace.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HIALEAH MAGIC TRICK Miami Link Rebels and Club Space’s annual Halloween rave, Hocus Pocus, returns to cast a spell on you that will have you dancing and grooving until the break of dawn. Transform- ing Factory Town into a three-night mystical and magical Halloween celebration, the event has four stages where attendees can watch their favorite music acts perform. This year’s monstrous lineup features haunting artists such as Ben Sterling, Carl Craig, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, and the Martinez Broth- ers. Dress up in your spookiest costume and get ready for a rave worth dying for. 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, at Factory Town, 4800 NW 37th Ave., Hialeah; factory- town.com. Tickets cost $73.89 to $230 via dice. fm. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 11/1 ▼ SOUTH BEACH AWARDS CONTENDER This year’s Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize winner, Emilia Pérez, opens at O Cinema on Friday, two weeks before its Netflix premiere. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the film stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Karla Sofia Gascón and tells the story of a de- fense attorney who captures the attention of transitioning kingpin Manitas del Monte. Rita and Manitas work together to complete his transition and restart his life. However, the past threatens to creep back and undo every- thing they worked so hard to achieve. 7 p.m. Friday through November 7, at O Cinema, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $11.60 to $14.10. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES SPORT ROYALTY GableStage opens its 2024-25 season with King James, a dynamic and humorous por- trayal of an unexpected friendship that un- folds alongside LeBron James’ legendary rise in Cleveland. Spanning 12 years, the play cap- tures the city’s hopes and the duo’s evolving relationship, with basketball serving as their emotional anchor. Written by Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph, the fast-paced comedy offers a heartfelt look at loyalty, personal struggles, and the unifying power of sports, with actors Melvin Huffnagle and Gregg Weiner leading the cast. 7:30 p.m. Friday through November 24, at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; 305-445-1119; gablestage.org. Tickets cost $40 to $75. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN ROCK-STAR LIFE Puerto Rican singer Jhyaco takes over the Kaseya Center on Friday as part of his Vida Rockstar Tour. Known for his unique blend of reggaeton, trap, and hip-hop, Jhyaco has been making waves in the Latin music sphere. He first rose to prominence after re- leasing “No Me Conoce.” In September, he released his fourth album, Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X), a sprawling 29-track offering that features collaborations with Peso Pluma, Yovngchimi, Omar Courtz, and Dei V. How- ever, the most interesting aspect of the album is the pop-punk elements he incorporates into production, particularly the first half of the record. 8 p.m. Friday, at Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseya- center.com. Tickets cost $30.24 to $157.24 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN STILL SASSY Nicknamed “Sassy” and “the Divine One,” Sarah Vaughan would have turned 100 this year. During her lifetime, the jazz singer won two Grammy Awards and the National Endowment for the Arts’ Jazz Master Awards. On Friday, the Adrienne Arsht Cen- ter celebrates Vaughan’s milestone with “Sarah Vaughan: A Sassy Centennial.” The evening features performances by Patti Aus- tin, Randy Brecker, Lisa Fischer, and Tyreek McDole. They will be joined by Shelly Berg and the Frost School of Music’s Henry Man- cini Institute Orchestra and resident con- ductor Scott Flavin. 8 p.m. Friday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949- 6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $40 to $130. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 11/2 ▼ SOUTH BEACH USE YOUR VOICE On Saturday, Rock the Vote, Gaia Music Col- lective, and Live Nation Women invite you to the Fillmore Miami Beach to be one voice among many. The One-Day Choir project fos- ters community and activism as everyone comes together to sing “A Beautiful Noise,” the Grammy-nominated song recorded by Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile. The idea be- hind the activation is to empower women to get out and vote during the upcoming elec- tion. After singing together, participants will be encouraged to go to early voting locations and cast their votes. Noon to 3 p.m. at the Fill- more Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami; 305-938-2509; fillmore-miami.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE BACK TO LIFE Remember your loved ones and cherish their memories at Florida Day of the Dead on Saturday in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The processional and block party are family- friendly events that honor Mexican tradition. The celebration starts at Esplanade Park from 3 to 7 p.m. with live music, vendors, face painting, and more. At 6:30, the skeleton processional begins, featuring a dozen giant puppets ranging from eight to 18 feet tall. Finally, the evening wraps up with a block party on SW Third Avenue with DJs, food vendors, and photo ops. 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, at Backyard, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; dayofthedeadflorida.com. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ AVENTURA LEAPFROG Aventura Arts & Cultural Center presents a dynamic performance during Fundarte’s an- nual FL. Flamencos series. The evening pro- gram features Ser.Rana by Sonia Franco, produced by Spain Flamenco Arts. It’s de- scribed as an experience that transforms movement and releases the desire to dance. Claudio Villanueva on guitar, Juan Debel on vocals, Lara Wong on flute, and Ivan Mellen on percussion will accompany Franco’s danc- ing. 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE N I G H T DAY W E E K O F O C T O B E R 3 1 - N O V E M B E R 6 , 2 0 2 4 M I A M I N E W T I M E S .C O M /C A L E N DA R | B R OWA R D PA L M B E AC H .C O M /C A L E N DA R ROCKIN’ HARD Babymetal at Hard Rock Live Wednesday Live Nation photo ®
