11 February 20-26, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Baptist Health Fit Fest Free Admission March 1, 2025 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Zoo Miami Address: 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, FL 33177 Scan QR code to register for FREE at BHFitFest.com. miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | TUE 2/25 ▼ EVERGLADES AFTER DARK It’s hard to see the stars in a light-polluted city like Miami, but if you just head west, you’ll be amazed when you look up. The Everglades Dark Sky Celebration is a month- long event emphasizing the importance of astronomy, science, celestial bodies, and the night sky. On Tuesday, head to Shark Valley for the park’s Star Party, during which you’ll learn about far-away galaxies (and our own) from rangers, volunteers, FIU staff, and astronomers. 6 p.m. Tuesday, at Everglades National Park, 36000 Southwest Eighth St., Miami; 305-242-7700; nps.gov. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES HOLDING SPACE Coral Gables Art Cinema is bringing Wicked back to the big screen. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the movie follows the extraordinary adventure that determines the destinies of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. The film is up for ten Academy Award nominations next month. 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, at the Coral Ga- bles Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets cost $11 to $12.75 via gablescinema.com. SOPHIA MEDINA WED 2/26 ▼ LITTLE HAVANA JAWAWEEWA The Empire Strips Back is a bold and hilarious burlesque parody of Star Wars. The wildly imaginative show blends humor, dazzling cos- tumes, and unforgettable performances that reimagine your favorite characters in ways you never expected. It’s a fun event for die-hard fans or anyone looking for a unique night out. 7:30 p.m. at Manuel Artime Theater, 900 South- west First St., Miami; 786-991-9008; miami.gov. Tickets cost $39 to $99 via theempirestripsback. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ CORAL GABLES GOLDEN GIRLS Movie buffs and aspiring filmmakers, you are invited to An Evening with Motion Picture Arts Gallery Founder Ira M. Resnick. He’ll discuss his latest book, Moxie: The Daring Women of Clas- sic Hollywood, featuring rare images and little- known facts about the women of Hollywood’s Golden Era. The book profiles fifteen leading ladies and illustrates their lives using film stills, publicity photos, and lobby cards from his very own collection. 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442- 4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA [email protected]
