12 January 4-10, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | Culture | Night+Day | News | Letters | coNteNts | OGAWA MIAMI IS NOW OPEN! The long-awaited omakase restau- rant by Alvaro Perez Miranda — the res- taurateur that runs Hiyakawa, Wabi Sabi, and Midorie — is now open in Lit- tle River. Ogawa, which translates to Little River, is rooted in the exquisite simplicity of authentic and traditional Japanese omakase. The 11-seat restau- rant will offer a traditional Kappo-style, multi-course meal, a combination of the finest seasonal ingredients, food sourced from the Ibaraki prefecture, and fresh seafood from Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The experience, crafted by master chef Masayuki Komatsu, will be accompanied by Suntory’s finest whis- keys and premium malt beer, as well as a boutique sake and wine list curated by partner and sommelier Luis Marti- nez. Ogawa will also house a private Japanese garden designed by Akiko Iwata, which will feature one-of-a-kind Nihonga art pieces by Ryota Unno and a Kakejiku scroll by calligraphy artist Keika Ogawa. OGAWA 7223 NW SECOND AVE., MIAMI DINNER ONLY TUESDAY-SATURDAY ALA CARTE ITEMS RANGE IN PRICE FROM $16-$20 RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION: WWW. OGAWAMIAMI.COM OR @OGAWAMIAMI ADVERTORIAL miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | a vital figure in the dance music scene. The New York native is best known for delivering the kind of house music that gets you mov- ing, but Escobar isn’t afraid to change things up in order to keep things interesting. He’s held residencies at the House of Yes, Le Bain, and Battlehymn and remixed tracks for artists like Lana Del Rey and M.I.A. On Saturday, he’ll commandeer the decks at Jolene for a nonstop set. Safe to say, you’ll be in expert hands. 9 p.m. Saturday, Jolene Sound Room, 200 E. Flager St., Miami; jole- nesoundroom.com. Tickets cost $15 via dice. fm. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ SOUTH BEACH GOT YOUR BACK Ultra Music Festival’s Resistance residency at M2 will bring DJ duo Sasha & John Dig- weed for a four-hour extended set on Satur- day. Joining the house veterans on the stage is house and techno producer Henri Berg- man, whose sound is often defined as emo- tive and melodic. Sasha & John Digweed first joined forces in 1993 after the two met during a DJ gig at the British nightclub Re- naissance. Shortly after their official union, the pair became one of the leading figures in defining the sound of progressive house and trance in the late 1990s. Since their origin, the dynamic duo has continued to conquer the dance music realm with their popular tracks, including “Tripchain,” “Beautiful Strangers,” and “Mantis.” 10 p.m. Saturday, at M2, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; resistancemiami.com. Tickets cost $39.95 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 1/7 ▼ CORAL GABLES HUNG JURY Sidney Lumet’s 1957 classic 12 Angry Men will screen at Coral Gables Art Cinema on Sunday afternoon as part of the “Movies We Love!” series. The Academy Award-nomi- nated film unfolds in a jury room where 12 members deliberate the guilt of a young murder suspect. Amid rising tensions, one juror challenges the group’s consensus, sparking intense discussions that expose bi- ases and prompt a reassessment of the evi- dence. The film delves into themes of justice, prejudice, and individual conviction, providing a timeless exploration of human behavior within the legal system. 1 p.m. Sun- day, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescin- ema.com. Tickets cost $7 to $11.75. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ COCONUT GROVE LAUGH THE PAIN AWAY Since 1982, the King Mango Strut has been pa- rading along the streets of Coconut Grove, lampooning the past year of pop culture, poli- tics, and headlines. Usually taking place the Sunday before New Year’s Eve, the parade has shifted to the first Sunday in January this year. Still, you can expect the same jovial cele- bration that doesn’t take itself — or the stuff it’s parodying — too seriously. 2 to 6 p.m. Sun- day, at Commodore Plaza and Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove; kingmangostrut.org. Admis- sion is free. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT CHANT TOGETHER Ease your mind with yoga, immerse yourself in positive energy with fellow enthusiasts, and nourish your appetite with a vegetarian meal at Kirtan Night at Ahana Yoga. Hosted by spe- cial guests Dawn B, Kish Rico, and Kishor Go- pal, the event will fuel your spirit with kirtan, a sacred yoga practice of chanting. Meant to create a powerful vibration within all those who participate, this exercise welcomes ev- eryone to take space in an atmosphere filled with love and good vibes. Once the session is over, you can sit with your peers and enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal. 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Ahana Yoga, 43 NE 38th St., Miami; 305-456- 5339; ahanayoga.com. Tickets cost $25 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 1/8 ▼ SOUTH BEACH GROWING PAINS Every year, the YoungArts Foundation brings together the next generation of young talent for National YoungArts Week, a rigorous program that allows participants to collaborate across ten disciplines, refine their craft with re- nowned leaders, and establish lasting connec- tions. Participants engage in classes and workshops, eligible for financial awards and potential nomination as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. From January 8 to 12, the community is invited to watch the next genera- tion of artists in five nights of performances, writers’ readings, an exhibition, and the publi- cation of the Anthology + Catalogue. Monday through Friday, January 8, at New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; and YoungArts Cam- pus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; youngarts.org. Tickets cost $15 per event. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE DIG IN From January 8 to 14, take a bite out of the Fort Lauderdale culinary scene during the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival. The an- nual event returns to entice residents and vis- itors with various dishes from the city’s top chefs and restaurants. There will be one- night-only dinners at spots like Evelyn’s, the Katherine, Burlock Coast, and Casa D’Angelo. The Grand Tasting takes place Saturday at Las Olas Oceanside Park and features food and beverage demonstrations and cooking demos. Monday through Sunday, January 14, at various locations; vlfoodwine.com. Ticket prices vary. SOPHIA MEDINA TUE 1/9 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE GREEK TRAGEDY Hadestown, the Tony Award-winning musical that reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a post-apocalyptic setting, lands at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts starting Tuesday. Written by Anaïs Mitchell, the musical follows Orpheus’ quest to rescue his love, Eurydice, from the underworld ruled by Hades. With a folk- and jazz-inspired score, Hadestown received widespread acclaim for its innovative story- telling, music, and staging. The musical earned several accolades, including the Tony for “Best Musical,” “Best Original Score,” and “Best Direction of a Musical.” 8 p.m. Tuesday through January 21, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $45 to $176 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 1/10 ▼ SOUTH BEACH MASTER AT WORK O Cinema’s “Seasoned Actors” series honors the work of Spanish actor Javier Bardem. On Wednesday, it’s screening No Country for Old Men, the 2007 neo-Western thriller directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel. The film follows the after- math of a drug deal gone wrong, with Llewe- lyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finding a briefcase full of money, triggering a violent pursuit by hit- man Anton Chigurh (Bardem) and Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones). Exploring themes of fate and morality, the film received critical acclaim and won four Academy Awards, including “Best Picture” and “Best Director.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471-3269; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $10. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected] Photo by Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC Friday : Sarah Sherman at Miami Improv
