10 January 18-24, 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 1/18 ▼ WILTON MANORS BACKSTAGE ACCESS In Ana Nogueira’s riveting comedy Which Way to the Stage, spotlighting friendship, am- bition, and the poignant struggles of unful- filled dreams, Broadway aficionados Jeff and Judy face unexpected twists at the stage door as they wait for their idol, Idina Menzel, to appear. But everything changes for the two when a charismatic stranger disrupts their decades-long friendship, compelling the duo to improvise and craft a new finale. After run- ning off-Broadway in 2022, the play makes its way down to Island City Stage for a produc- tion directed by Michael Leeds. 7 p.m. Thurs- day through February 11, at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors; 954-929- 9800; islandcitystage.org. Tickets cost $40 to $55. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD RIGHT HERE Spanish rapper and singer Quevedo stops at the Oasis Wynwood as part of his DQE Tour. Que- vedo caught mainstream attention after releas- ing his single with Argentine producer Bizarrap, “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” in 2022, which topped Spotify’s Global Top 200 chart. He went on to collaborate with Duki and De La Ghetto, as well as British singer- songwriter Ed Sheeran on the track “2step.” His latest tour is in support of his 2023 album, Donde Quiero Estar. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at Oa- sis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; oa- siswynwood.com. Sold out. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 1/19 ▼ SOUTH BEACH BLOWN UP On Friday, ScreenDance Miami invites you to immerse yourself in the works of filmmakers of screendance, a genre of film where dancing takes center stage. For its “Films You Gotta See Big!” series, the festival takes over the New World Center’s Wallcast in order to live up to its title. Spread out at Soundscape Park and watch six short films featuring works from Miami, France, Lebanon, and Vietnam. The films on the lineup include the world premiere of Smita Sen’s This Porous Earth and Oxowusi by Augusto Soledade and Ga- briel Yjalade. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Soundscape Park, 400 17th St., Miami Beach; miamilight- project.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI CULTURE CLASH Described by NPR’s Talia Schlanger as “a quartet of first-generation New Yorkers whose backgrounds are Colombian and who grew up loving heavy metal, psychedelic funk, and soul,” Combo Chimbita lands at ZeyZey on Friday. The band refers to their sound as tropical futurism and cumbia-not- cumbia, but all you need to know is that it’s incredibly listenable and a vibe. In his review of the band’s 2022 album, Iré, Pitchfork’s Ad- lan Jackson noted, “What is often called psy- chedelia in Combo Chimbita’s music might more accurately be identified as a conscious and considered approach to innovation.” 7 p.m. Friday, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $10 to $25 via shotgun.live. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ CUTLER BAY LEAPING OVER Founded in 1969, the Dance Theatre of Harlem is a unique presence in ballet with a forward- thinking repertoire. The multiethnic com- pany seamlessly blends classics, neoclassical, and contemporary works, celebrating Afri- can-American culture through ballet. DTH stops at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on Friday and Saturday to present three works: Sounds of Hazel, Allegro Bril- liante, and Return. With each performance, DTH continues to dismantle the barriers that keep certain communities outside of the world of ballet. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Miami; 786-573-5300; mosscen- ter.org. Tickets cost $26 to $66. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD FOREVER YOUNG Mexican singer and rapper Yng Lvcas stops by Pilo’s Tequila Garden on Friday for his Flor- ida debut. Though he’s been making music for a while, he’s best known for his collabora- tion with Peso Pluma on last year’s “La Bebe (Remix),” which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Yng Lvcas is part of the new generation of corridos artists who have been seemingly dominating the airwaves and streaming services as of late. 10 p.m. Friday, at Pilo’s Tequila Garden, 158 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-204-1452; pilostequilagarden.com. Admis- sion is free for women before midnight; tickets cost $15 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 1/20 ▼ PINECREST STROKE OF GENIUS On Saturday and Sunday, Pinecrest Gardens welcomes the return of its annual Art & Design Fair, inviting artists to showcase their original works and designs. The juried art show is celebrating its 20th anniversary with artists, artisans, and designers competing to win $10,000 in cash prizes. You’re invited to browse the art booths, featuring everything from paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media. There will also be live music performances from Adrian Gonzalez-Arredondo from Oigo Music and rock band Lotus Collective. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest; 305-669-6990; pinecrestgardens.org. Tickets cost $7 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J A N U A R Y 1 8 - 2 4 , 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 TROPICAL VIBES Combo Chimbita at ZeyZey Friday Photo by Camila Falquez ®
