9 January 16-22, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $30 via dice.fm. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 1/20 ▼ LIBERTY CITY DREAMWEAVER Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the MLK Day Parade and Cel- ebration, spanning more than eight miles in Liberty City. Dr. King had close ties to the area — he often stayed at the Historic Hamp- ton House during his visits to Miami. On Monday, revelers can expect performances by high school bands, dance teams, and cheerleaders, as well as guest appearances by local leaders and activists. After the parade, stay for the family festival at Memorial Park and stop by the crafts marketplace to pur- chase goods from local vendors. 11 a.m. Mon- day, from NW 54th St. and 10th Ave. to 32nd Ave., Miami; 305-335-6241; mlkparadeandfes- tivities.org. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE NOT SO BLUE Blues and roots musician Keb’ Mo’ stops at the Parker to deliver an unforgettable perfor- mance Monday night. The Compton, Califor- nia, native has had a prolific career spanning five decades. He’s earned five Grammy Awards, most recently in 2020 for “Best Americana Album” for Oklahoma. His latest album is 2022’s Good to Be…, which Marty Gunther of Blues Blast Magazine calls, “A deep-in-the-pocket, relaxed, and hard-to-de- fine mix of blues, country, pop, soul, and Americana.” 7 p.m. Monday, at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets cost $40 to $70 via ticketmaster.com. JOSE D. DURAN TUE 1/21 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE THE ONLY ONE Melissa Etheridge is bringing her signature raw, soulful energy to the stage in South Flor- ida, and if you’ve ever been moved by one of her powerful songs, you’ll want to be there. Her most memorable hits include “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One,” and her live performances offer a chance to expe- rience those classics in a whole new way. Nineties darling Lisa Loeb and soul country singer Maggie Rose join Etheridge at Tues- day’s show. 7 p.m. Tuesday, at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauder- dale; ftlwarmemorial.com. Tickets cost $57 to $122 via seatgeek.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH HIT THE ROOF Immerse yourself in the opulent world of The Great Gatsby when Rooftop Cinema Club hosts a screening of the 2013 film adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. Dress in your most roaring attire and follow Midwesterner Nick Carraway as he gets an inside look at the lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby, before realizing it may not be as enviable as it seems. 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Rooftop Cinema Club, 1212 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $22 to $28 via rooftopcinemaclub.com. SOPHIA MEDINA WED 1/22 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI DON’T BUG ME The Frost Museum of Science is known for its family-friendly exhibitions, but even the happiest parents need a night away from their kids now and then. Enter nightLab: Science Swarm, where adults have the museum’s latest exhibition, Bugs, all to themselves. Highlights include beetle bingo (with a chance to win prizes from Biscayne Brewing), the planetarium show “Bugs…in Space!” and even a chance to munch on chocolate-covered crickets. Let your inner child roam free at this adults-only event. 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-434-9600. Tickets cost $35 via frostscience.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES FOR ALL SEASONS Support local theater this Wednesday while tapping along to classics. Jersey Boys isn’t just any musical — it’s an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This Tony Award-win- ning show brings the group’s story to life from the perspective of each band member, giving you an intimate look at their rise to fame, the struggles they faced, and the bond that kept them together. With classic hits like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this show is a celebra- tion of the music that defined a generation. 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Actors’ Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Tickets cost $40 via actorsplayhouse.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected] Horse Meat Disco at Mad Live, Saturday Photo by Mark Desmond
