8 January 1–7, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 1/1 ▼ MIAMI GARDENS ORANGE YOU GLAD Take a break from the ups and downs of Fins fandom by diving into college football. The New Year’s Day Orange Bowl, an annual Miami tradition, transforms the city into the center of the college football world. At Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, this year’s matchup is a College Football Playoff quar- terfinal, so the stakes are high — the teams will play for a chance to keep their national title hopes alive. Whether you’re there for tailgating or tradition, this is a fun way to kick off the new year. Noon at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-943-8000; hardrockstadium.com. Tickets cost $191 to $619 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI SOUND WAVE Rapper and singer-songwriter Rod Wave is bringing his trap-soul sound to the Kaseya Center with his Redemption Experience Tour. Renowned for popular tracks such as “Great Gatsby,” “Street Runner,” and “25,” Wave first broke through with his 2019 single, “Heart on Ice,” which went viral on TikTok. His debut solo album, Ghetto Gospel, followed, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard 200. His subsequent five albums have all landed in the Top 10, with SoulFly (2021), Beautiful Mind (2022), and Nostalgia (2023) topping the charts. He is the only male artist to release a Top 10 album each year from 2019 to 2024. 8 p.m. at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $127 to $520 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 1/2 ▼ PALMETTO BAY NIGHT MOVES The Deering Estate’s after-hours kayak tours tap into a side of the 444-acre historic site that most visitors never see. This guided nighttime excursion launches from the es- tate’s boat basin and moves quietly through mangrove-lined waterways along Biscayne Bay, timed to the moon’s reflection on the wa- ter. Led by experienced naturalists, the tour emphasizes the beauty of local ecology — from nocturnal wildlife to the estate’s coastal geography — rather than spectacle. Kayaks and safety gear are included, making it acces- sible even for first-timers. The pace leans to- ward relaxed exploration rather than fitness paddling. 7 p.m. at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay; 305-235-1668; deeringestate.org. Tickets cost $50 via miami- dadeparks.com. CAROLINE VAL ▼ LITTLE HAVANA WARM WINTER Florida Panthers fans, get ready to roar! The defending Stanley Cup Champions are set to take on the New York Rangers at the 2026 NHL Winter Classic, the first-ever out- door NHL game in Florida. Fans are invited to cheer for the two-time champions as they kick off their first game of the year in an unfamiliar venue. The game will be pre- ceded by a headlining performance by Role Model on the Verizon Stage outside the ballpark. 8 p.m. at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Wy., Miami; 305-480-1300; mlb. com. Tickets cost $200 to $425 via ticket- master.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 1/3 ▼ AVENTURA MAGIC MAN Witness the impossible at Magic & Mayhem: Live! This high-energy spectacle stars Dizzy the Trickster, lead magician of Broadway’s The Illusionists, alongside the spellbinding Janna. Together, the duo blurs the lines be- tween reality and illusion with jaw-dropping tricks and clever mind games that leave audi- ences astonished. Bring the family — this show will amaze audiences of all ages. 2 and 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org. Tickets cost $31 to $49 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ REDLAND MOONSHINE Patch of Heaven Sanctuary isn’t your typical event venue. It’s a privately stewarded, old- growth forest in South Miami-Dade that hosts intimate, calming gatherings focused on mindfulness and land preservation. Its full- moon forest bathing experience is rooted in the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which encourages sensory awareness and guided re- flection. You’ll walk around the sanctuary at dusk, illuminated by moonlight, as the eve- ning’s facilitators offer structured prompts designed to deepen your connection to your body. 5:30 p.m. at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, 21900 SW 157th Ave., Miami; 786-719-9903. Tickets cost $81 via patchofheavensanctuary. org. CAROLINE VAL SUN 1/4 ▼ COCONUT GROVE SHOP LOCAL Stroll along the historic Vizcaya estate as the museum hosts its first Vizcaya Village Farmers Market of 2026. Bringing together local ven- dors from all over Miami, this event invites members of the community to shop for a vari- ety of local goods, including baked treats, vegan products, and more. You’re also en- couraged to recharge with wellness classes or explore the property with guided tours. 9:30 a.m. at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3250 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-250-9133; viz- caya.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE RETURN TO OFFICE David Koechner, who played Todd Packer on all nine seasons of the U.S. version of The Office, brings a hybrid trivia-and-comedy event to the Fort Lauderdale Improv that leans heavily into behind-the-scenes stories from the hit NBC series. The actor will test the audience’s knowledge, but he’ll also share production anecdotes, including details about how his deliberately abrasive character evolved over the show’s run. The event also includes a post-show meet-and-greet and photo opportunity. 3 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Improv, 177 N. Pointe Dr., Dania Beach; 954-981-5653. Tickets cost $36 via im- provftl.com. CAROLINE VAL ▼ WYNWOOD LAST WALTZ After 13 years and a month of farewell events, this is the last goodbye. Gramps bids adieu to Wynwood, perhaps the final nail in the coffin of the creative neighborhood Miami once knew. Leading up to its last day, the beloved bar has hosted closing shindigs for Nerd Nite and Double Stubble, a final set by Hannibal Buress at Shirley’s, and even sold off its banana tables at a weekend mar- ket. On its last day, the Wynwood institution will host some of the bands that played its indoor and outdoor stages, and serve more Rosemary’s Babys than its bartenders can fathom. Noon at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com. Admission is free. CELIA ALMEIDA ▼ COCONUT GROVE LONG LIVE THE KING For more than four decades, Coconut Grove’s King Mango Strut has parodied the most ridic- ulous aspects of our local and national poli- tics and culture with satirical floats and wild costumes. While we still have free speech, the tradition persists with Sunday’s parade, so join the 10,000 onlookers who stand along- side the route to see the inventive ways their community pokes fun at today’s mad kings. Hey, you might as well laugh so you don’t cry. N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F J A N U A R Y 1 – 7 , 2 0 2 6 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R LET’S GO, GIRLS Unrivaled Basketball, Monday Unrivaled photo ®
