8 January 8–14, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | stories, and unapologetic takes in her latest set. A free speech and LGBTQ+ rights advo- cate, the Emmy Award winner is best known for her many HBO and Comedy Central specials, as well as memorable appearances on shows including Sex and the City, Girls5Eva, and Broad City. 8 p.m. at The Hub, 5950 N. Kendall Dr., Pinecrest; 305-540-0700. Tickets cost $42 via thehubmiami.org. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN WED 1/14 ▼ MIAMI BEACH OPENING NIGHT The Miami Jewish Film Festival kicks off with a screening of French box-office sensation Once Upon My Mother. Inspired by Roland Perez’s bestselling autobiography, the film transports viewers to 1960s France, following the story of Moroccan-Jewish immigrant Esther Perez (Leïla Bekhti), a mother who refuses to accept her newborn son’s prog- nosis and embarks on a decades-long journey to improve her child’s quality of life. Director Ken Scott will introduce the film and stay for a post-film conversation. 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-453-2897; miamibeach- bandshell.com. Tickets cost $54 via miamijew- ishfilmfestival.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE LIVE Named one of Rolling Stone’s “50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time,” Tig Notaro has built a decades-long career in comedy, televi- sion, film, and podcasting without ever losing her singular voice. The Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comic’s latest special, Tig Notaro: Hello Again, premiered in 2024 to critical acclaim, adding to a body of work that includes The Morning Show, Star Trek: Discovery, One Mississippi, and the hit podcast Handsome. 7:30 p.m. at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462- 0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $46 to $106 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected] HELLO AGAIN Tig Notaro, Wednesday Robyn Beck Better Days Ahead New Year’s resolutions for dating in Miami in 2026. BY ASHA ELIAS A nother year is in the books, and boy was it...something. Let’s reflect. In 2025, Miami led the country in sign-ups for a dating app that helps users cheat on their partners, was named the most unaffordable city in the nation for dining out (as if dating wasn’t stressful enough already), and ranked high for being obsessed with beauty routines and cos- metic procedures. (Hey, at least we look good while treating our mistresses to $100 spaghetti.) Okay, so we have a reputation, especially when it comes to dating. If you are one of the many Miami singles who struggled with be- ing ghosted, gaslit, love-bombed, or bread- crumbed this year, you definitely aren’t alone (just ask all the nice folks on Reddit). Despite all the noise, though, I will die on the hill that Miami is a great place to live, with plenty of opportunities for finding love. In the last year, we’ve seen local singles spending less time on the apps and more time making quality connections IRL. We had conversations with experts about how positivity can make all the difference in dat- ing, about the importance of sexual health for both men and women, and about how healthy boundaries can lead to better rela- tionships down the road. A recent analysis even named Miami the best place in the U.S for singles (though our readers reacted with skepticism). We get it, but we also think it’s possible to make the most of dating in this city. That’s why, with help from some of our local love experts, we’ve compiled a list of New Year’s dating resolutions to help us bid goodbye to these toxic traits in 2026. Case Kenny Mindfulness expert and author of The Opposite of Settling Stop normalizing confusing dating behavior: “In 2026, let’s stop excusing mixed signals, emotional ambiguity, or inconsistency as part of modern dating. Hold out for the kind of love where you don’t need a therapist and two friends to translate their last message.” Don’t “settle down.” Settle up instead: “The idea that commitment equals less free- dom, less excitement, or less life needs to disappear. In 2026, we prioritize relation- ships that bring more — more laughter, more curiosity, more independence, and more peace. The right relationship makes your world feel bigger, not smaller.” Dr. Carolina Pataky Cofounder of the Miami-based Love Discovery Institute Create boundaries with intention (especially around exes): “One of the biggest patterns I see is people leaving emotional ‘open loops,’ especially when it comes to unsolicited texts from exes. A powerful resolution for 2026 is learning to set intentional boundaries that protect emotional clarity. Miami’s dating culture moves fast, but slowing down enough to ask, “Is this contact supporting my growth?” can make all the difference.” Start looking for green flags, not just the absence of red ones: “Too many singles date from a place of avoidance, trying not to re- peat past mistakes instead of actively seek- ing healthy, affirming behaviors. A meaningful resolution is to shift into a ‘green flag mindset,’ intentionally noticing emotional availability, consistency, kind- ness, and curiosity. These are the early signs of partners who can truly sustain a healthy relationship.” Dr. Justin Dubin Local urologist and men’s health specialist Stop taking men’s health advice from influ- encers: If No Nut November has taught us anything, it’s that loud people on micro- phones don’t always give the best health advice. Dr. Dubin says that, when it comes to sexual health, the most important person you should listen to is your partner. “One key for all men, and I think this defi- nitely goes in Miami, is that we are not good at communicating — especially when it comes to our likes and dislikes — or listening to our partners — especially in the bedroom. If you are a guy and you want to be a better partner, or if you want to please your partner in the bedroom, ask and communicate. See what they like, see what they don’t like.” Dr. Mindy DeSeta Miami-based sexologist and relationship therapist Be true to your relationship standards: “Do not be afraid of being too picky or choosy. Embrace what you desire in a partner and hold true to that. Having realistic standards is empowering. By the second or third date, you will know if they mostly meet your rela- tionship goals. If they are missing the mark, it is okay to move on to the next.” Terminate toxic relationships: Every rela- tionship in your life affects your self-esteem, mood, and productivity. If you want to re- duce stress, advance your career, and feel more confident, it’s time to let go of toxic re- lationships. Whether these relationships are romantic or not, they still have a significant impact. Letting go of toxic relationships frees up mental energy and creates space for new relationships with people who uplift and in- spire you.” [email protected] Photo by Good Faces Agency/Unsplash ▼ Culture Don’t give up on love in 2026, Miami. Might&Day from p6
