10 February 2-8, 2023 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 2/2 ▼ AIRPORT ALTERED STATE Billed as the world’s largest cannabis and psy- chedelics convention, Cannadelic Miami takes over the Miami Airport Convention Center for three days of speakers, vendors, and work- shops largely centered on alternative medi- cine and therapies. If you’re an influencer in the cannabis space, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with brands and create opportunities for content creation in a special area of the expo hall. Oh, and afterparties. Many after- parties. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sat- urday, at Miami Airport Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami; cannadelic.miami. Ad- mission to the expo is free with RSVP; tickets cost $149 to $299. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN GOLDEN GIRL Country singer Carrie Underwood stops at the Miami-Dade Arena on Thursday as part of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour. The 39-year- old released her ninth studio album (Denim & Rhinestones) last year, taking fans along for a fun-filled ride into her most exciting creation yet. Underwood rose to fame in 2005 after winning the fourth season of American Idol. Throughout her career, she’s won numerous accolades, appellations, and “among the...”s — that last including “...first country artists to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100.” She has amassed eight Grammy Awards, 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 17 American Music Awards, cementing her as among the... most awarded country artists of all time. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Miami-Dade Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami; 786-777-1000; miami- dadearena.com. Tickets cost $34.75 to $120.25 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WEST FLAGLER ISLAND ALLEGORY Teatro Avante takes you on a magical journey with its latest production, Ubú Pandemia. Written by Cuban playwright Abel González Melo, the Spanish-language play transforms the stage into the mythical island of Uba, where King Ubú returns amid a rebellion and a threatening pandemic. Founded in 1979, Teatro Avante is one of the city’s oldest the- ater companies and is currently led by direc- tor Mario Ernesto Sánchez. 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sun- day, at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-547-5414; mi- amidadecountyauditorium.com. Tickets cost $33 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 2/3 ▼ MIDTOWN BEAT QUEEN British producer Maxinne takes over the decks at Kitchen Social Midtown on Friday. Throughout her career, Maxinne has received the support of numerous big names in the dance-music scene, including Hot Since 82, Eats Everything, Mark Knight, and Annie Mac. While flying between the UK and Ibiza to perform at venues such as Tantra Ibiza and Cafe Mambo, she has produced records for Toolroom Records, Criminal Hype, and her very own label, Red Alert. Also on Friday’s bill: Constanza Pucheta and Moli & Malave. 10 p.m. Friday, at Kitchen Social Midtown, 3404 N. Miami Ave.; apexpresents.com. Admission is free before midnight with RSVP; tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH NEVER-ENDING JAM GroundUp Music Festival returns to the Miami Beach Bandshell for three days of diverse mu- sic. Unlike other festivals, GroundUp gives the artists on its lineup the opportunity to share their sound with audiences, regardless of genre. This year’s event features performances by guitarist Isaiah Sharkey, Australian musi- cian Nai Palm, Grammy-nominated singer- songwriter Madison Cunningham, Mexican indie artist Silvana Estrada, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, and more. And, keeping the festi- val’s tradition alive, jam band Snarky Puppy will perform through the weekend. Friday through Sunday, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; groundupmu- sicfestival.com. Tickets cost $130 to $875 via gumf.tixr.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 2/4 ▼ DEERFIELD BEACH HEAR YE, HEAR YE Whether you go for the people-watching, the swords for sale, or the live entertainment, the Florida Renaissance Fair never disappoints. Walk through a 16th-century Renaissance vil- lage with more than 100 artisan shops, food vendors, and activities like fencing, ziplining, and axe throwing. All that, plus the headlin- ing event: jousting. Watch knights battle on horseback for king and glory, three times a day! 10 a.m. to sunset Saturday through March 26, at Quiet Waters Park, 401 South Rd., Deer- field Beach; ren-fest.com. Tickets cost $14 to $32. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN STANDING PROUD The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Perform- ing Arts hosts its fourth-annual Heritage Fest to celebrate Black History Month. This year’s event focuses on Black resistance, diving into the strength and courageousness of the Afri- can diaspora and the resistance to ongoing historical oppression. The festival will am- plify voices in the community through story- telling, art, music, dance, and more. You can also participate in activities like mural paint- ing, dance workshops, and percussion classes. 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Adrienne Arsht Cen- ter for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Admission is free with RSVP. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WATSON ISLAND PERFECTLY IN TUNE On Saturday, party promoter Soundtuary cel- ebrates Ibiza-based duo Audiofly, which is calling it quits after two decades of spinning side by side. Soundtuary x Before Sunset comes together at Jungle Island with a bill that in- cludes Ninetones, Derun, Murmusica, and Natipich. That said, the Saturday-night bash is all about Audiofly. Over the years, Luca Saporito and Anthony Middleton have been a staple at events like Burning Man and may be best known for their Flying Circus record la- bel and party series. 6 p.m. Saturday, at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trl., Miami; the- soundtuary.com. Tickets cost $35 to $125 via ticketfairy.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ SOUTH BEACH CULTURAL IMPORT The New World Symphony’s “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe” is a two- week event highlighting Black musicians, fo- cusing on the artists who found success in Europe between 1917 and 1935 and helped spread Harlem Renaissance ideology and Black music on the Continent. On Saturday, NWS presents “Symphonic Persuasion,” star- ring music conductor and NWS alum William Eddins. The orchestral event consists of rhythms and smooth melodies inspired by the Jazz Age, with works by Samuel Coleridge- Taylor, Amanda Aldridge, James P. Johnson, and Scott Joplin on the program. 7:30 p.m. Sat- urday and 2 p.m. Sunday, at New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; 305-673-3330; nws. edu. Tickets cost $37 to $95. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE RIVER KEEPING WARM Some might believe Miami lacks a tried-and- true rock music scene. Well, allow us to present Exhibit A: Jacuzzi Boys. The indie-rock trio has N I G H T DAY W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 2 - 8 , 2 0 2 3 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 RHINESTONE COWGIRL Carrie Underwood at Miami-Dade Arena Thursday Photo by Randee St. Nicholas ®
