9 February 8-14, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 2/8 ▼ CORAL GABLES DOVES CRY Even after leaving his earthly vessel in 2016, Prince lives on. On Thursday, Latin Grammy- nominated pianist Martin Bejerano and vo- calist Nicole Yarling come together to pay tribute to the pop icon with “The Purple Proj- ect: Reimagining the Music of Prince” at the Gusman Concert Hall on the University of Miami campus. During the concert, the pair will deliver reimagined renditions of his tracks, infused with a modern, funky jazz sound. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-2400; frost-music-live.miami.edu. Tickets cost $15 to $30. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD BEAT MEDLEY As far as supergroups go, few can touch the trio of bass-playing virtuosos behind Basstar- dos, who play Thursday at Salamander. Hail- ing from Brazil and France, Michael Pipoquinha, Hadrien Feraud, and Munir Hossn promise to deliver an unforgettable concert experience where every note tells a story. The bass becomes the heartbeat in their deft hands, transcending cultural and genre boundaries to create a harmonious blend of diverse bass techniques. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Salamander, 702 NW Fifth Ave., Miami; insta- gram.com/salamander_miami. Tickets cost $30 via shotgun.live. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LIBERTY CITY NO “I” IN TEAM Florida’s longest-running Black theater com- pany, the M Ensemble, presents The Girls of Summer, written by NAACP Award-winner Layon Gray. The play examines racism, de- ceit, and betrayal after the coach of an all- Black female baseball team is found dead in 1945 Chicago. The M Ensemble production will be directed by Gray and star Katchana Agama, Mysia Anderson, Toddra Brunson, Jenora Hamilton, and Chasity Hart. 8 p.m. Thursday, February 8, through Sunday, Febru- ary 25, at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; themensemble.com. Tickets cost $36 to $41 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ CORAL GABLES RULES OF ATTRACTION On Thursday, City Theatre hosts the latest edi- tion of City Reads, where actors read aloud short plays that focus on a certain theme. This week’s theme is “attraction,” so expect the four works to touch on the topic. Afterward, artistic director Margaret M. Ledford hosts a conver- sation that dives into the plays and explores the underlying themes. There will also be mu- sical accompaniment by the world-pop duo Hola Hi. 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 2/9 ▼ SOUTH BEACH PERFECT DISTILLATION Do you consider yourself a rum connoisseur? Get ready for the Miami Rum Congress, a three-day showcase of everyone’s favorite sugar cane-derived spirit. The event hosts a series of symposiums and seminars focusing on the industry on Friday. However, Saturday is when things get shaken and stirred during the Grand Tasting event, broken into three sessions for industry professionals, experts, and the general public. Whichever session you attend, there will be plenty of rum to sample. On Sunday, industry professionals are invited to relax and enjoy the bartender competition. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Con- vention Center Dr., Miami Beach; miamirum- congress.com. Tickets cost $30 to $310 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ LITTLE RIVER MUSICAL HISTORY If you missed out on all the events celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary last year, you’re in luck. On Saturday, Nu Deco Lounge presents a performance in honor of the genre that’s not only influenced popular music but the way we speak and what we wear. The musicians on stage take you on a journey starting from the origins of hip-hop to the evolution of its present sound. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 4, 7, and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sun- day, at the Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave., Mi- ami; nu-deco.org. Tickets cost $50. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAVANA ISLAND HOPPING After kicking off earlier this month, the Serie del Caribe hosts the two teams vying for the championship trophy on Friday — which, un- fortunately, New Times doesn’t know as of press time. The tournament features teams from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela who participate in the Ca- ribbean Professional Baseball Confederation and three guest teams from Curaçao, Nicara- gua, and Panama. The Dominican Republic has won the most titles — 23, but who’s count- ing? — and is represented by the formidable Tigres del Licey this year. This is also the first time the series has been played at a Major League stadium, with LoanDepot Park acting as host. 8 p.m. Friday, at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 305-480-1300; mlb.com. Tickets cost $50 to $550. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ WEST FLAGLER A WOMAN SCORNED Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, under the artistic direction of Eriberto Jimenez, pres- ents its latest production of the classic 1841 ballet, Giselle. With music by Adolphe Adam, the ballet tells a tragic love story of a peasant girl named Giselle and a disguised nobleman, Albrecht. After Giselle discovers his decep- tion, she dies of heartbreak only to return as a spirit seeking revenge on unfaithful men in the second act. The ballet is renowned for its exquisite choreography, emotional depth, and haunting beauty. 8 p.m. Friday and Satur- day, at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; cubanclassicalballet- ofmiami.org. Tickets cost $35 to $65 via ticket- master.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 2/10 ▼ WYNWOOD YEAR OF THE DRAGON On Saturday, 1-800-Lucky brings back its Lu- nar New Year Dine Around. For one day, food- ies can celebrate the Chinese holiday with a special menu filled with an array of Asian bites. Served by the food hall’s vendors, din- ers can expect to take savory bites of foods such as dumplings, sushi, spring rolls, lon- gevity noodles, and more. Invite your family and friends for a delicious celebration and prepare to make a toast to the Lunar New N I G H T DAY W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 7 - 1 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 PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999 “The Purple Project: Reimagining the Music of Prince” at Gusman Concert Hall Thursday Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images ®