7 January 22–28, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 1/22 ▼ AVENTURA MOTOR CITY Detroit heads to Miami by way of Australia when pop vocal group Human Nature brings Back to the Sound of Motown to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Fans of the iconic record label will enjoy performances of time- less classics such as “Dancing in the Street,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love.” Longtime Human Nature fans can also expect to sing along to some of the group’s reper- toire, too. 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org. Tickets cost $75 to $81 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD MISERABLE NOW More than four decades into his career, Morrissey remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern rock. First emerging as the lead singer of The Smiths in the early ’80s, he helped define a generation of indie music with melancholy lyrics and sharp social commentary. Since going solo in 1988, he’s released 13 studio albums, and his 14th, Make-Up Is a Lie, is due out in March. His live sets typically pull from both Smiths staples (“This Charming Man,” “How Soon Is Now?”) and solo hits such as “Everyday Is Like Sunday.” 8:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Sold out. CAROLINE VAL FRI 1/23 ▼ AVENTURA GIVE MY REGARDS Broadway sensations Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway bring the Great White Way to Aventura with Broadway Calla-way!, a new show paying tribute to music from classics such as West Side Story,Chicago, Funny Girl, Cats, and Wicked, among others. Ann Hampton is a Tony-nominated actor, singer, pianist, and songwriter, while Liz is a Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award- winning actor and singer who starred in the original production of Miss Saigon. 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventura- center.org. Tickets cost $82 to $88 via ticket- master.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 1/24 ▼ PINECREST MIXED MEDIA Art fair season is here, and Pinecrest Gardens is getting in on the action with its Art & Design Fair. Engage with a diverse selection of talented artists, artisans, and designers exhib- iting their work. You don’t need an MFA to enjoy the showcase — there will also be live music and performances by talented musi- cians and local bands, as well as savory, deli- cious treats from local vendors. 10 a.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave., Miami; 305-669-6990. Tickets cost $5 via pinecrestgardens.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HALLANDALE BEACH OFF TO THE RACES Saddle up, South Florida horse-racing fans: The prestigious Pegasus World Cup makes its grand return to Hallandale Beach this Saturday. Expect an exhilarating day of elite racing paired with high-fashion flair, celeb- rity sightings, and an electric atmosphere. Upscale dining and performances by artists such as Empire of the Sun and Brian Newman are also part of the experience, so whether you are there for the sport, the fashion, or the vibes, the Pegasus World Cup is a social event that you do not want to miss. 9 a.m. at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach; 954-457-6201. Tickets cost $135 to $1,039 via pegasus- worldcup.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE UNCANNY VALLEY Long before pop satire became a TikTok genre all its own, Varla Jean Merman was skewering celebrity culture through drag cabaret. A founding member of the legendary queer troupe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Merman has spent decades crafting shows that blur the line between parody and pointed cultural critique. The Drowsy Chappell Roan riffs on the rise of modern pop stardom, filtering it through Merman’s theatrical lens and live vocals, with longtime collaborator Todd Alsup on piano. Staging the production at Sunshine Cathedral adds an extra layer of camp to a show rooted in queer performance art. 7:30 p.m. at Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts, 1480 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-2004. Tickets $35 to $65 via sunshinecathedral.org. CAROLINE VAL SUN 1/25 ▼ PALMETTO BAY GATHER ROUND Curated by Miami’s Dainy Tapia, the Deering Estate’s latest contemporary exhibition, “Here We Gather…What We Need, We Already Have,” features sculptural and installation works that represent the act of gathering and its power among people. The exhibition invites local artists to create works using materials and items found at the estate, including leaves, branches, and rocks, to serve as symbols of how works naturally shift, fade, and weather over time. The show features work by artists Maria Theresa Barbist, Robert Chambers, Yessica Gispert, Mark Herrera, and others. Noon at Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; 305-680-5219; deeringes- tate.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J A N U A R Y 2 2 – 2 8 , 2 0 2 6 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 Back to the Sound of Motown photo ® SUPREME Human Nature, Thursday >> p8
