11 January 19-25, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | local band Sunset Dreams. 1 to 6 p.m. Satur- day, at Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern, 7221 SW 58th Ave., South Miami; 305-669- 8577; bougiesbar.com. Tickets cost $40 to $70 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE RIVER GOOD GODDESS The ever-popular Black Market is hosting a new event at Understory on Saturday. Night of Gaia doesn’t stray far from Black Market’s mix of entertainment, vendors, and all- around fun. You can expect live perfor- mances by Rachel Goodrich, Humbert, and Raquel Lily, as well as stand-up comedy by Alby Dominguez, Raul Colom, and Shaq Zoola. There will also be a pop-up drawing class and a wide variety of vendors. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, at Understory, 7145 NW First Court, Miami; instagram.com/under- storymia. Tickets cost $15 via shotgun.live. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ NORTH BEACH OPEN-AIR SYMPHONY On Saturday, Nu Deco Ensemble returns to the stage at the Miami Beach Bandshell to deliver another of its programs of classical twists on contemporary sounds. The orchestra will perform four pieces: Jacques Ibert’s Diver- tissement; an original composition by Sam Hyken, Aaron Lebos, Armando Lopez, and Jam Matthews; and a reimagining of Stevie Wonder’s 1979 double album Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants. The night culminates with a special collaboration with New York City soul-pop group Lawrence. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; nu-deco.org. Tick- ets cost $70 to $80. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 1/22 ▼ MID-BEACH OPEN YOUR HEART The Faena Hotel Miami Beach hosts a spirit- awakening session that calls on participants to release love in order to receive it back. Led by the hotel’s spa director Augustina Cami- nos, Twin Hearts Meditation promises to cleanse your auras, calm your emotions, and sharpen your mind. You’ll walk away from this spiritual shower with powerful energy and a shimmering aura. 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Faena Hotel Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-534-8800; faena.com. Do- nations are encouraged via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD LIQUID COURAGE On Sunday, head to Wynwood hot spot the Joint of Miami to scope out the city’s up-and- coming comedic talent. American Grime’s new Comedy Joint Open Mic Night, hosted by Sergio Mendez and MC Jumanji, invites any- one who’s brave enough to take the stage. Ex- press yourself any way you please: comedy, poetry, spoken word, or acoustic music. 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Joint of Miami, 2010 NW Miami Ct., Miami; 786-860-5634; thejoin- tofmiami.com. Tickets cost $15 via eventbrite. com; entry is free for the first 50 people with RSVP. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 1/22 ▼ COCONUT GROVE VIBE CHECK The recently reopened Mayfair House Hotel & Garden hosts Vibe House with Kymå on Monday evening. Hosted by Modern Ōm, the meditation combines mindfulness, exercise, and music to ease tension at the start of the workweek. The silent disco, led by Kymå, a DJ and trauma-informed meditation and breathwork teacher, will take you on a jour- ney kick-started by sound and earthly rhythms. Breathe in good vibes and exhale bad energy while accessing the depths of your inner harmony. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, at the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Flor- ida Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-441-0000; may- fairhousemiami.com. Donations are encouraged via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA TUE 1/23 ▼ DOWNTOWN INJURY REPORT The arena that won’t be known as FTX much longer heats up on Tuesday as the Miami Heat go head-to-head with their Eastern Confer- ence rival Boston Celtics. At this writing, the Celts are perched atop the conference stand- ings, with the Heat mired in midpack. Nikola JoviŌ is out as he recovers from finger surgery and Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry are day-to- day. Can the home team overcome the injury bug? Score a ticket or three and witness for yourself on Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777- 1000; ftxarena.com. Tickets cost $30 to $575 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 1/24 ▼ CORAL WAY DOUBLE THE FUN On Wednesday, you can experience a six- course tasting menu prepared by two of South Florida’s most talented chefs, as the Gibson Room hosts a Franco Stanzione and Mi- chael Beltran Collab Dinner. Stanzione learned to make pizza in Italy and returned to Miami to share his knowledge (and food) at Stanzi- one 87, while Beltran’s restaurant, Ariete, re- cently earned a Michelin star. The two will come together for the first time to cook an Italian-centered menu that includes timpano, lamb bistecca alla fiorentina, and ravioli. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Gibson Room, 2224 SW 22nd St., Miami; 305-570-4311; theg- ibsonroommiami.com. Tickets cost $110 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ UPPER EASTSIDE SELF SAGA True Story is a local weekly event at which storytellers, artists, musicians, comedians, and guests come together to hear revealing stories. There are only two rules: It must be true, and it must be about you. Other recom- mendations include writing down the first and last line of your story, so you know where it ends. Also, think about a hook — keeping your audience in suspense seldom fails to wow. The event takes place every Wednes- day at Ironside in Little River. 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, at Ironside, 7610 NE Fourth Ct., Miami; instagram.com/truestorymiami. Ad- mission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected] Chocolate Rain: A Festival of Chocolate at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Saturday Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden photo
