13 February 9-15, 2023 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 2/9 ▼ LIBERTY CITY FAMILY VALUES First performed off-Broadway in 1972 by the Negro Ensemble Company, Joseph A. Walker’s The River Niger tells the story of a Harlem fami- ly’s struggles when their son returns from the U.S. Air Force’s flight school. The play won an Obie Award, moved to Broadway, won a Tony, and was adapted for a film starring Cecily Ty- son and James Earl Jones. On Thursday, M En- semble Company presents its production of The River Niger at the Sandrell Rivers Theater. Directed by Andre Gainey, the staging stars Chat Atkins, Carolyn Johnson, Jade L. Jones, Jean Hyppolite, Keith C. Wade, and Nairobi Williams. 8 p.m. Thursday through February 26, at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-705-3218; themensemble.com. Tickets cost $36 to $41. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN CODED BEATS Producer and visual artist Of the Trees presents his Codex Natura show at the Ground on Thursday. The Maine-born, Denver-based musician is embarking on his debut headlining tour with Alabama-based dubstep producer Black Carl! serving as the opener. When an- nouncing the tour on Twitter, Of the Trees de- scribed Codex Natura as “the next form of my a/v set.” He also let everyone know he had spent more than 200 hours programming the set. What should you expect? You’ll have to go to find out. 10 p.m. Thursday, at the Ground, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; thegroundmiami.com. Tick- ets cost $42.98 via dice.fm. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 2/10 ▼ MID-BEACH SPIRITED LESSON Returning for a fourth year, the Miami Run Con- gress takes over Hilton Cabana Miami Beach all weekend. The three-day event features pre- mium rum brands from all over the world; you’ll have a chance to participate in spirit tast- ings, seminars, and educational breakout ses- sions. Rum brands you can expect to taste include Tanduay Rum, Ron Diplomatico, Co- palli Rum, Brugal, and Rhum Clement. While Friday and Sunday’s sessions are primarily aimed at industry professionals, the general public is welcome to attend Saturday’s Grand Tasting. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Hilton Ca- bana Miami Beach, 6261 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; miamirumcongress.com. Tickets cost $45 to $310 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN CHEAP TRICKS Red Bull has gathered its top skaters to stop by Florida skate shops and parks for its Red Bull Drop In Tour, which kicks off on Friday at Lot 11 Skatepark in downtown Miami. Deer- field native Jamie Foy will lead a group of pro and amateur skaters at the Miami stop, which features demos and a $500 cash prize for lo- cal skaters who show off their best tricks. Foy and other Red Bull athletes will be on hand to sign autographs. 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, at Lot 11 Skatepark, 325 NW Second Ave., Miami; skate- free.org. Admission is free. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN LEAPS AND BOUNDS Continuing its 2022-23 season, Miami City Ballet returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Friday with “Mod- ern Masters,” a modern and contemporary dance program. The evening features two works specifically commissioned for the pro- gram, Pontus Lidberg’s Petrichor and Amy Hall Garner’s Resplendent Fantasy, as well as two pieces by contemporary masters: Diver- sion of Angels by Martha Graham, which marks the first time MCB has performed one of Graham’s works; and José Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $30 to $189. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN TAKING OFF Australian duo Flight Facilities takes over the Floyd for a Friday-night DJ set. Hugo Gruz- man and James Lyell rose to fame in 2010 with the release of “Crave You,” a sleek nu- disco-influenced track aided by the sultry vo- cal delivery of indie-pop singer Giselle. Flight Facilities released its sophomore album, For- ever, in 2021, the first proper follow-up to the duo’s 2014 debut, Down to Earth. Floyd regu- lars Bakke and Nii Tei will warm up the crowd. 11 p.m. Friday, at Floyd, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; 786-357-6456; floydmiami.com. Tick- ets cost $39.67 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 2/11 ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT SHOP SMALL On Saturday and Sunday, Market for Makers pops up at Jungle Plaza for a Valentine’s Day special showcasing the works of more than 90 local small businesses. You can browse and purchase several goodies including home décor, fashion, art, design, and food. Admission includes a free tote and access to a DIY station. There will also be a full bar and photo walls for the ‘gram. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; marketsformakers. com. Tickets cost $8 to $15. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED Jazz band Pink Martini takes the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday. Known as the biggest “little orchestra” around, the band will feature vo- calist China Forbes. For nearly 30 years, Pink Martini performed classical, jazz, and old- fashioned pop around the globe. In 2014, the band was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $35 to $135. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ NORTH BEACH DR. BEAT On Saturday, Dranoff2 Piano Foundation presents West African Beats, a concert cele- brating the art and music brought to the Americas. Along with his acclaimed jazz en- semble, Trinidadian jazz band maestro and steel-pan superstar Leon Foster Thomas headlines the event. The Peter London Global Dance Company will join Thomas on stage, with dancers embodying and interpreting the music. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Beach Band- shell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-453- 2897; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $30.90 to $226.60 via dice.fm. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN SOUL SEARCHING On Saturday, Pérez Art Museum Miami cele- brates the tenth edition of Art + Soul, an annual fundraiser that supports the museum’s Fund for Black Art. This year, the party honors actor and activist Jesse Williams, best known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Lee Daniel’s The Butler. Bonus: At the event, the museum will reveal the latest acquisition for its permanent collection, followed by cocktails, desserts, and dancing under the stars. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Satur- day, at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Tickets cost $150. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 2/12 ▼ DOWNTOWN PARTY OF CHAMPIONS The Dolphins may not have made it to the N I G H T DAY W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 9 - 1 5 , 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 MASTERFUL STEPS Miami City Ballet at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Friday Photo by Gary James ®
