8 January 11-17, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Kool-Aid — especially in Miami, where it’s al- ways pickleball weather. Naturally, this makes the city the perfect place to host the largest pickleball festival in the world. On Saturday and Sunday, the Pickle Games Miami takes over the Miami Marine Stadium, where more than 100 courts will host competitions throughout the weekend. Also look for VIP fan experi- ences, specialty vendors, live music, a curated food experience, and more. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at the Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami; thepicklegames.com. Tickets cost $20 to $175 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ NORTH BEACH BUTCHER SHOP DJ collective Horse Meat Disco has been deliv- ering the queerest house- and disco-laced sets since 2004. On Saturday, it will take over the Miami Beach Bandshell with the help of Josh Wood Productions. The event, labeled “Horse Meat Disco NYC Takes Miami,” is a continuation of a series of pop-up events that have been occurring in New York. In addition to the collective, the party will also present a set by Tedd Patterson and a gaggle of queer hosts from New York and Miami. 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Col- lins Ave., Miami Beach; miamibeachbandshell. com. Tickets cost $55 to $150 via eventbrite. com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ CORAL GABLES GENERATION GAP Playwright Jon Marans has the kind of re- sume that’s the envy of anybody in the theater industry. His play, Old Wicked Songs, was first performed in 1995 and garnered a nomina- tion for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama the fol- lowing year. Nearly three decades later, it’s finally making its Miami premiere at Gable- Stage. The two-character play presents two men from different generations who find they have much more in common than they think. 8 p.m., Saturday, through February 4, at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Ga- bles; 305-445-1119; gablestage.org. Tickets cost $30 to $75. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ NORTH BEACH CLOUD NINE Hosted by DJ Oski, the Life Is Good Music and Art Festival sets up shop at the Sandbox Stage on Saturday night. Making life even better is the lineup of local acts, including Ambush, Dirty Space Groove, Pink Foot Goliath, and Neowulf. It will be an eclectic mix of rock, hip-hop, and R&B sounds. 8 p.m., Saturday, at the Sandbox Stage, 6752 Collins Ave., Suite B, Miami Beach; instagram.com/thesandbox- stage. Tickets cost $10. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD HA-HA FUNNY It isn’t too late to start the new year with plenty of laughs. The Miami Comedy Festival lands at Hard Rock Live on Saturday and Sunday, bringing together some of the best standup comedians. The weekend’s lineup will include sets by Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Bill Bellamy, Tony Roberts, Joe Torry, Lavell Crawford, Gary Owen, Earthquake, Tommy Davidson, and Special K. 8 p.m., Saturday, and 7 p.m., Sunday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $65 to $356 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 1/14 ▼ WYNWOOD SCULPT TO THE BEAT On Sunday, OCISLY Ceramics hosts a wheel- throwing class with a twist for beginners. Pot- tery and Bossa Nova will let you get your hands dirty in clay and learn how to wheel- throw while enjoying the sounds of João Gil- berto, Stan Getz, and ACJ. The two-hour class will cover all the basics, including how to prep clay, shape it, and use tools to add de- tails. Afterward, OCISLY will glaze your piece and throw it in the kiln, and a few weeks later, you can pick up your finished piece. 11:30 a.m., Sunday, at Casa Mida, 124 NE 22nd St., Miami; ocislyceramics.com. Tick- ets cost $70 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN DJ/producer John Summit takes over the decks at Daer Nightclub on Sunday night for an epic party. Summit is known to experi- ment with his sound, blending dance-music genres like house, techno, and tech-house. In 2020, he began to receive recognition for his work after the release of his single “Deep End.” The following year, he skyrocketed to fame after releasing “Human” and “Sun Came Up,” featuring Sofi Tukker. Some of his other popular tracks include “Where You Are,” “Better Than This,” and his remix to dance-music veteran Deadmau5’s “I Remem- ber.” 10 p.m., Sunday, at Daer Nightclub, 1 Lucky St., Hollywood; 954-779-4750; hardrock- nightlife.com. Tickets cost $75 via tixr.com. SO- PHIA MEDINA MON 1/15 ▼ LIBERTY CITY KEEP DREAMING On Monday, Liberty City will host the 47th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, honoring MLK’s dream for unity, freedom, and justice. One of the nation’s oldest and largest MLK celebrations, the parade attracts over 500,000 attendees. The route covers the sacred ground where Dr. King once walked in Miami, running along NW 54th Street; more than 100 entries will include corporate floats, officials, bands, and more. You can catch the parade’s highlights in a one-hour special on WLRN. 11 a.m., Monday, at NW 54th Street between NW Tenth and 32nd avenues, Miami; mlkparadeandfestivities.org. Admission is free. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 1/16 ▼ MIAMI SHORES CAUGHT ON CAMERA On Tuesday, Miami Light Project kicks off the tenth edition of ScreenDance Miami. From January 16 to 26, the festival showcases cho- reographers and directors exploring new and emerging concepts with movement and dance on film. However, ScreenDance is not just about films; it celebrates dance and cre- ativity. The event starts with a two-day work- shop led by artist Enrique Villacreses at the Miami Theater Center, with the opening night happening on January 18. Tuesday through January 26, at various locations; mi- amilightproject.com. Admission is free. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN WED 1/17 ▼ CORAL GABLES SMARTY PANTS Vizcaya Museum & Gardens invites you to test your climate change knowledge during Brews & Qs on Wednesday evening. The pub- style trivia will be led by experts from Miami Waterkeeper, and questions will center on climate change, water, and marine life. After the game, the experts will stick around to an- swer questions not covered during the con- test. Meanwhile, while answering questions, you can enjoy special deals on refreshments from the café. 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at Viz- caya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Tickets cost $10 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA [email protected] The Original Miami Beach Antique Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center Thursday Photo by Lucas Botz Photography
