10 February 16-22, 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 2/16 ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT COPY AND PASTE Sometimes the best books aren’t crafted with words but with art. Tropic Bound, Mi- ami’s first artists’ book fair, presents more than 60 exhibitors who craft books with ev- erything from household items to zines filled with pictures and illustrations. The first day of the fair will consist of shuttle tours and a symposium with panels led by local key figures within the art industry, in- cluding Tia Blassingame, founder of Book/ Print Artists/Scholar of Color and propri- etor of Primrose Press; O’Miami founder Cristina Favretto; and Amy Galpin, Frost Art Museum’s chief curator. The fair takes place through Sunday at the Paradise Plaza in the Design District and is free to attend. Thurs- day through Sunday, at Paradise Plaza, 151 NE 41st St., Miami; tropicboundfair.org. Ticket prices vary. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN ONE ON ONE After several years positioning itself during Miami Art Week, Superfine Art Fair returned in March last year, aiming to recalibrate the Miami art market outside its habitual De- cember sweet spot. This year, the fair takes place during President’s Day weekend, alongside Art Wynwood and the Coconut Grove Art Festival, making for a mini-Art Week. Superfine’s mission continues to fo- cus on elevating emerging and mid-career artists. And unlike Art Basel, the booths are rented out to artists, not galleries. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, at Ice Palace Film Studios, 1400 N. Miami Ave., Mi- ami; superfine.world. Tickets cost $30 to $128 at feverup.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ BRICKELL LOVE STRUCK Keep the Valentine’s Day spirit going on Thurs- day when Florida Grand Opera hosts “Hearts and Arrows: Opera’s Great Love Songs,” featur- ing music from the greatest composers of opera and musical theater. Courtesy of FGO’s studio artists, you’ll be treated to moments from The Marriage of Figaro, La Bohème, and West Side Story in the inspiring confines of the historic First Miami Presbyterian Church in Brickell. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at First Miami Presbyterian Church, 609 Brickell Ave., Miami; fgo.org. Tick- ets cost $25. JOSE D. DURAN FRI 2/17 ▼ PINECREST SO PRETTY Sharks or Jets? Stans of both sides are bound to enjoy the Miami Acting Company’s two-night staging of West Side Story alongside the 50-piece Alhambra Orchestra. Hie to Pinecrest Gardens for this classic reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, which sees Jets member Tony fall in love with Maria, sister of Sharks leader Ber- nardo, sealing their mutual fate. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest; miamiactingco.org. Tickets cost $20 to $30 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI PARTY PEOPLE It’s carnival season, and Little Haiti is getting in the spirit with its own Kanaval Block Party. Presented by Sounds of Little Haiti and VGM Marketing Group, the event will feature per- formances by Team Lobey, T Ansyto, Paul Beaubrun, Rara Lakay, and Tjo Zenny, pro- pelled along by hosts Kako and Mecca (AKA Grimo). There will be a showcase of Haitian art, traditional kanaval food, and a kids’ zone. This being a kanaval event, you’re expected to dress up — the more colorful and extrava- gant, the better. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, at Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Ter., Mi- ami; miamigov.com/lhcc. Tickets cost $10 to $15 via eventbrite.com; kids under 5 are free. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ UPPER EASTSIDE KILLER QUEEN On Friday, MausoleuM looks to crown the darkest queen in Miami at its Valentine’s Gothic Beauty Pageant. Eschewing the holiday’s lovey-dovey nature, the pageant seeks poten- tial queens who look more like postpunk icon Siouxsie Sioux or camp legend Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — so think black, lace, and leather. There are only ten spots for contestants, so make sure to RSVP or sign up in person if you think you’ve got what it takes to take the tiara. 11 p.m. Friday, at the Anderson, 709 NE 79th St., Miami; 786-401-6330; theandersonmiami.com. Tickets cost $10. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 2/18 ▼ NORTH MIAMI BEACH DRAWN TOGETHER If you’re more interested in having your own comic brand than attending a convention, then Beyond Comicon is for you. The conven- tion’s second iteration gives creatives a chance to network and discuss techniques with top biz folks and creators from popular shows. You can also browse amongvendors and independent creators of comics, authors, fashion designs, anime, and films. Naturally, you’re welcome to attend in cosplay. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at the Marjorie and Wil- liam McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach; beyondcomicon.com. Ad- mission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ COCONUT GROVE ART MART Take advantage of the mild February temperatures and stroll through the Coconut Grove Art Festival on Saturday. The weekend event brings a juried selection of artists from around the world who work in media like painting, photography, and sculpture. Of course, there is more than just art at this all- ages festival. Expect to encounter live music, street food, and activities with kids in mind. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, at 2700 S. Bayshore Dr., Coconut Grove; cgaf.com. Tickets cost $20 to $249 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ TAMIAMI HOP TO IT It doesn’t take much to convince most people of the joys of a beer festival. At Brew Miami, a single ticket grants unlimited access to craft beer — along with food samples and parking. Beer aside, the festival features live music, games, a wine-and-spirits garden, and food trucks. This year’s lineup of hoppy creations includes local suds from Conscious, Prison Pals, Unseen Creatures Dream State, and Ceiba. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, at FIU Football Stadium, 11310 SW 17th St., Miami; brewmiami.com. Tickets cost $60 to $100 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE HAITI BAILE NONSTOP It’s carnival time in Brazil, but if you can’t make it to Rio de Janeiro this weekend, Con- crete Sala’s Proibidæ Carnæval at Domicile on Saturday may be your best bet. Spread across two stages, the party’s lineup includes Ultra- N I G H T DAY W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 1 6 - 2 2 , 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 BREAKING THE RULES Nnamdï at Gramps Wednesday Photo by Dennis Elliot ®
