7 January 2-8, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 1/2 ▼ LITTLE RIVER SKETCHED OUT Raw Figs isn’t just a figure-drawing event — it’s a vibe. On Thursday, it’s popping up at Little River wine bar Magie. Founded by former flight attendant and model Vida Sofia in 2021, the class invites anyone and everyone, regardless of skill level, to express themselves on paper while a live, in-person model serves as a muse. Materials like paper, graphite pencils, charcoal, and chipboards will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, you’re encouraged to bring your own materials if you can. And while the events are free, a donation is highly suggested. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Magie, 8281 NW Second Ave., Miami; rawfigspopup.com. Admission is free, but a donation of $20 is suggested. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN ISLAND BOY Miami-based singer-songwriter PinoGrillo takes the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Born Francisco Pino, PinoGrillo’s music channels classic funk, R&B, reggae, pop, hip-hop, and Cuban guaracha. Joining him on stage are Danny Za- pata on lead guitar, Morris Ferguson on bass, Matt Davis on drums, Yoel Del Sol on percus- sion, and Patrick Araujo on trumpet. Pino’s performance is part of the Arsht Center’s Is- land Groove Fest, which includes perfor- mances by Victoria Blue (Friday) and Calixto Oviedo and the Cuban Jazz Train (Saturday). 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Adrienne Arsht Cen- ter for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $20 to $30. JOSE D. DURAN FRI 1/3 ▼ BELLE ISLE DON’T GIVE UP On Friday, stick to your New Year’s resolution at the Standard Spa’s Sculpt and Stretch, which will have you break a sweat and elevate your well-being through relaxation. Hayley Gianoli and Joelle Broncati lead you through an invigorating workout to get your body moving. Once the hard part is over, you can relax with deep restorative stretches to help you cool down and ease those achy muscles. You are also welcome to enjoy the spa facili- ties. 7 p.m. Friday, at the Standard Spa, 40 Is- land Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-1717; standardhotels.com. Tickets cost $75 via event- brite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ VIRGINIA KEY PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Step into the world of Paranormal Cirque, where the spectacular and the supernatural collide through spine-chilling performances that will take your breath away. This thrilling event combines jaw-dropping acts with ele- ments of horror, transporting attendees into a dark world. Encounter paranormal creatures, acrobatic wonders, and mind-bending illu- sions that will leave you questioning what’s real. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Satur- day, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, at the Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami; paranormal- cirque.com. Tickets cost $20 to $65. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN TECHNO TITAN Brazilian DJ/producer Anna returns to the terrace at Club Space on Friday. 8Kays, Dara del Castillo, and Layla Benitez and 19:26 back-to-back kick off the dark-tech vibes. An- na’s sound combines the darker aspects of techno and the soothing yet uplifting ambient elements. She’s released music through Drumcode, Kompakt, and Toolroom Trax and scored a summer hit in 2019 with her Miss Kittin collaboration, “Forever Ravers.” 11 p.m. Friday, at Club Space, 34 NE 11 St., Mi- ami; 786-357-6456; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $15 to $30 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 1/4 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE ART WAVE Stroll along Las Olas Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday and browse the vendors set up for the 37th annual Las Olas Art Fair. More than 200 local and national artists will be showcasing their works across various medi- ums. You can get close and personal with each work and chat with the artists. Artists will also sell jewelry and accessories if you’re more interested in wearable decor. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; artfestival.com. Admis- sion is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES PERFECT MELODY The 11th National Chopin Piano Competition kicks off Saturday at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. The 2025 event marks the 50-year milestone for the quinquennial piano competition, bringing together some of the most talented pianists in America. The first three rounds take place January 4-9 at the Newman Recital Hall; the finals occur January 11 and 12 at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, with each finalist performing one of Chopin’s two concerti. The first-place winner will take home $100,000 and a place at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, at Newman Recital Hall, 5513 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables; and 7 p.m. January 11 and 3 p.m. January 12, at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables; chopin.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com; tickets for the finals cost $35. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH ENLIGHTENMENT PERIOD Resistance hosts its first party of the year at M2 with none other than veteran DJ duo Sa- sha and John Digweed. The iconic pair will command the deck for a special four-hour ex- tended set with Los Angeles-based producer Eagles & Butterflies serving as the evening’s opener. After meeting at a gig, the British duo came together in the early ‘90s. Since then, they have released several projects, including their triple CD mix album, Renaissance: The Mix Collection, and continue to perform at nightclubs and festivals worldwide. 10 p.m. Saturday, at M2, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; resistancemiami.com. Tickets cost $39.95 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 1/5 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE THOUGHT BUBBLE On Sunday, dress up in your best cosplay and head to the Embassy Suites in Fort Lauder- dale for FT-LauderdaleCon, the pop culture N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J A N U A R Y 2 - 8 , 2 0 2 5 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 FIGURE IT OUT Raw Figs at Magie Thursday Raw Figs photo ®
