6 January 11-17, 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 1/11 ▼ MIAMI-DADE BINGE WATCH The Miami Jewish Festival Film is set to present 120 films from 25 countries starting on Thursday. The festival will feature the pre- miere of Avenue of the Giants, the courtroom drama The Goldman Case, Marco Bellocchio’s Kidnapped, and award-winner The Monkey House. However, the distinction of opening- night film goes to One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins. Directed by James Hawes, the film stars Hopkins as Sir Nicholas Winton, a Brit- ish stockbroker who helped rescue hundreds of children during World War II. Screen- writer Lucinda Coxon will be in attendance to discuss the film after the screening. Thurs- day through January 25, various locations; mi- amijewishfilmfestival.com. Ticket prices vary. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ SOUTH BEACH PRICELESS PIECES Search for your next heirloom piece when the Original Miami Beach Antique Show returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center. From Thursday through Monday, the show invites you to explore over 600 vendors from around the world who will be selling antiques and vin- tage pieces. Items range from jewelry and handbags to furniture, home decor, and art- work. You can also live your Antique Roadshow dreams because there will be a complimentary appraisal day, allowing all ticket holders to re- ceive an evaluation by experts. 11 a.m to 7 p.m., Thursday through Sunday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, at the Miami Beach Convention Cen- ter, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com. Tickets cost $50. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN GENDER BENDER Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s pre- mier all-male comic ballet ensemble, at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Thursday. This in- ternationally acclaimed dance group, affec- tionately known as the Trocks, originated in New York in 1974 and has evolved into a global sensation, captivating audiences all over the world. Renowned for their en trav- esti performances filled with razor-sharp wit and stunning pointe work, the Trocks deliver polished parodies of classical ballet master- pieces. 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $35 to $99. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN SIGN OF THE TIMES Written by Miami native David Rosenberg, Wicked Child explores the changing bonds of a Jewish family as two brothers take different positions toward the state of Israel. The play begins as Ben forsakes his position at a New York law firm to enlist in the Israeli Defense Force. His family grapples with the reevalua- tion of their secular Jewish identity and stances on Israel as the play explores how politics can strain familial ties and prompts contemplation on people’s responsibilities to their community. Zoetic Stage’s production at the Adrienne Ar- sht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater marks the world premiere of Rosenberg’s play. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, through January 28, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Bis- cayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter. org. Tickets cost $55 to $60. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 1/12 ▼ TAMIAMI IN BLOOM Expose yourself to the captivating beauty of or- chids at the Tamiami International Orchid Festi- val. Whether you want to own an orchid, learn more about plant maintenance, or admire the majestic flowers, this festival welcomes every- one to participate. Discover exhibits showcas- ing various flower arrangements, as well as over 90 vendors selling an array of color varia- tions of orchids. Lectures will teach guests about effective planting and growth, control- ling diseases, and more. If you want first dibs on the best blooms, grab an early-entry ticket, allowing you to access the festival at 9 a.m. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday, at the Mi- ami-Dade Fair Expo Center, 10901 SW 24th St., Miami; 305-223-7060; tamiamiorchidfestival. com. Tickets cost $15 to $40. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH FINE LINES Embrace Miami Beach and its historical art deco glory during the 47th annual Art Deco Weekend. For three days, residents and visi- tors can be transported back to the early days of the Magic City, with several events cele- brating its signature art deco style. Kick off the celebratory weekend with an architectural tour through iconic Ocean Drive or shop for goods at an artisan market. If you are looking to really dive deeply into the city’s historic art style, there will also be lectures led by some of Miami’s leading figures. At night, things get swingin’ at the Jazz Age Stage. Noon to 8 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sun- day, at Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between Fifth and 12th Streets, Miami Beach; artde- coweekend.org. Ticket prices vary. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH SHORT KINGS Dive into the can’t-miss Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour 2023, a 90-minute cinematic adventure showcasing seven handpicked gems from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. As the premier platform for short films and a springboard for emerging filmmakers, the fes- tival boasts an illustrious history of nearly 40 years. The curated lineup of seven films packs a punch, with two award-winning titles and a mix of fiction, documentary, and animation. 7 and 9 p.m., Friday, through January 25, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471-3269; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $10 to $12.50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH PUMP IT UP While the Fillmore Miami Beach reopened late last year, Friday’s Elvis Costello & the Impos- ters concert feels like the welcome-back show live music fans have been waiting for. The Brit- ish new-wave legend stops at the South Beach theater to deliver his plethora of classics like “Watching the Detectives” and “Alison.” The show is part of Costello’s 7-0-7 Tour, which has the 69-year-old touring across the U.S. 8 p.m., Friday, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fillmoremb.com. Tickets $49.50 to $149.50 via livenation.com. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 1/13 ▼ VIRGINIA KEY THWACK IT Everyone seems to be drinking the pickleball N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J A N U A R Y 1 1 - 1 7 , 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 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 FUNNY DANCE Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Thursday Photo by Roberto Ricci ®
