7 February 5-11, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 2/5 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI ON VIEW PAMM’s latest edition of its Scholl Lecture Se- ries highlights Caribbean art, culture, and community as part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to art scholarship through the Green Family Foundation Caribbean Cultural Institute. Zak Ové, who just debuted his lat- est work in the Design District’s Jungle Plaza, will also discuss his works currently on view throughout Miami. 7 p.m. at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000. Free with $18 museum admis- sion via pamm.org. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 2/6 ▼ MIAMI BEACH TEST RUM The Miami Rum Congress returns as the anchor event of Miami Rum Week, drawing produc- ers, brand ambassadors, bartenders, and even collectors from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. The two-day gathering hinges on educational seminars and guided tastings that explore rum production, aging methods, terroir, and cocktail history, with more than 85 brands represented and nearly 200 expressions available to sample. Unlike casual tasting festivals, the Congress leans heavily into industry knowledge, making it a rare chance for the public to access the same masterclasses and panels attended by working spirits professionals. Noon at Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Ctr. Dr., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; miamibeachcon- vention.com. Tickets cost $36 to $343 via mi- amirumcongress.com. CAROLINE VAL ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE GLEEFUL American actor and dancer Matthew Morrison, best known for his role as Will Schuester on Glee, brings his Rhythm & Revelations show to the Broward Center Friday night. The caba- ret-style show comprises performances of songs from his Broadway roles alongside more contemporary selections. This is per- haps the only chance you’ll get to hear the multi-hyphenate performer sing “Pure Imag- ination” alongside Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten,” and Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile.” 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center, 581 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $53 to $88 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES LONG STORY SHORT Thoughtfully curated by UM film faculty, the annual Shorts Miami International Film Festival screens inventive narrative and documentary shorts by emerging and established Miami filmmakers, with international industry pro- fessionals judging the submissions. The win- ning participants will win cash prizes for their efforts. 6 p.m. at Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-4627. Admission is free with registration via cosford- cinema.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 2/7 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI ALL YOU CAN EAT Eeeeeatscon, the traveling food festival curated by foodie guide The Infatuation, brings its Mi- ami edition back to Bayfront Park with a lineup built around exclusive menu items and chef collaborations. Participating restaurants in- clude Miami staples and nationally recognized spots, many of which don’t typically share the same space outside of this festival. The event emphasizes limited-run dishes over greatest hits, giving diners a reason to try something they won’t find on a regular night out, all set against Biscayne Bay’s waterfront lawn. Noon at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com. Tickets cost $25 via eeeeeatscon.com. CAROLINE VAL ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI FREE-FOR-ALL Heritage Fest returns for its seventh year as a free, all-day celebration of Pan-African art- istry, culture, and community. Designed for all ages, the festival includes family-friendly daytime programming and an adults-only Juke Joint in the evening. With live perfor- mances, food vendors, and dancing across in- door and outdoor venues, Heritage Fest is a welcoming, festive environment for the whole community. Noon at the Adrienne Ar- sht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305- 949-6722. Admission is free with RSVP via arshtcenter.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ PLANTATION JAMMIN’ The impact of reggae, and Jamaican music at large, on popular culture is so pervasive that you might not have stopped to think about it lately. The Island SPACE Caribbean Museum wants to remind you of that rich legacy with Reggae Genealogy, a musical concert that showcases the influence of Jamaica’s sonic exports on film and television worldwide. The event will also pay tribute to genre pio- neer Jimmy Cliff, who died in November at the age of 81. 6 p.m. at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation; 954-452-2558; plantation.org. Tickets cost $44 via reggaege- nealogy.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 2/8 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI NAILED IT Think nail art looks amazing, but never imag- ined you could do it yourself? Nail Art Tech- niques with Kro Vargas invites you to get creative and hands-on with a true profes- sional. Led by Vargas, a celebrity-favorite mas- ter nail artist and HistoryMiami’s latest artist-in-residence, this workshop will teach you essential nail art techniques in an intimate group setting. Among the skills you’ll learn here: how to craft one-stroke flower designs. 1 p.m. at HistoryMiami, 8325 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-375-1492. Admission costs $65 with registration via historymiami.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ PALMETTO BAY EASY BEING GREEN Learn what green roofs are, how they work, and why they’re gaining traction with N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 5 - 1 1 , 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 BLOCK PARTY Heritage Fest Saturday Photo by Alex Markow ®
