10 February 23 - March 1, 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 2/23 ▼ SOUTH BEACH COME HUNGRY The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (acro- nymically known around these parts as SOBEWFF) returns for another drool-induc- ing experience. Now in its 22nd year, the event welcomes talented wine and spirits producers, as well as top chefs and renowned hospitality figures. Indulge in the multitude of events that the festival will hold, including the always-popular Burger Bash and newer events like FoodieCon. Come with a big appe- tite and explore the unlimited savory and sweet food options. And who knows? You may find yourself noshing alongside the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Cedric Gervais, DJ Khaled, or Guy Fieri, all of whom are partici- pating in the festival. Thursday through Sun- day, at various locations, Miami Beach; sobewff.org. Ticket prices vary. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ OVERTOWN PLAY IT FORWARD On Thursday, the Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival kicks off its 26th edition, with this year’s theme celebrating international women in jazz. In addition to the Melton Mustafa Orchestra, the lineup includes Endea Owens, Shirazette Tin- nin, Teja Veal, Mariel Bildsten, and Nikki Kidd. The festival’s mission is to provide an environ- ment where students from middle school to college can interact with pros. All this takes place over four days at the Black Archives His- toric Lyric Theater. Thursday through Sunday, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami; meltonmustafajazz- festival.com. Tickets cost $20 to $225 via mmjf26.eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH REAL WINNER Through the month of February, Rooftop Cin- ema Club has been celebrating Black History Month with a series of film screenings spot- lighting Black filmmakers and artists. Next in line: the 2016 Oscar-winning, locally filmed and set masterpiece, Moonlight. The Barry Jenkins-directed movie dives into the con- cepts of love, trauma, and sexuality, taking viewers through the childhood, adolescence, and young adult life of Chiron, as he under- goes a series of challenges that lead him to un- cover and explore his sexuality and identity. Moonlight has been cited to be one of the first LGBTQ films to boast an all-Black cast. 9:45 p.m. Thursday, at Rooftop Cinema Club, 1212 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; rooftopcinemaclub. com. Tickets cost $19.75 to $29.75.SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 2/24 ▼ SOUTH BEACH NOTHING TO HIDE New York City’s Museum of Sex has an- nounced its plan to open a Miami outpost, but locals can partake in the erotic in the in- terim, courtesy of the Wilzig Erotic Art Mu- seum (WEAM) in Miami Beach. Earlier this month, the museum unveiled its latest exhi- bition, “Kevin Berlin: 45 Years of Nudes,” on view through May 29. The solo show ex- plores the artist’s lifetime fascination with the human body and his work with nudity. Berlin’s work is found in collections held by prominent folks like Kim Basinger, Luciano Pavarotti, Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, and Quincy Jones. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri- day, at the Wilzig Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-532- 9336; weammuseum.com. Tickets cost $25. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD HAZY RIFFS Rochester-based trio King Buffalo brings its stoner-rock sound to Gramps on Friday. The band, made up of vocalist/guitarist Sean Mc- Vay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson, released Regenerator late last year to acclaim. Metal Digest’s James L. Tuner calls the record “the freshest and most exciting re- cord in this genre.” The guys will be joined by Nahville’s Swell Fellas and Tampa hard rock- ers Umbilicus. 7 p.m. Friday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th Ave., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $17 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ NORTH BEACH SANDY SYMPHONY Who knew that none other than Beethoven was hiding some unreleased works up his sleeve? On Friday, Orchestra Miami presents Beethoven on the Beach, a performance that will feature several of the famous composer’s unfinished works for the first time in South Florida. Musicologist Barry Cooper brings these pieces to life as he adapts what remains, with assistance from Orchestra Miami artis- tic director Elaine Rinaldi and 42 musicians who’ll perform the reimagined masterpieces at the Miami Beach Bandshell. 8 p.m. Friday, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-453-2897; miami- beachbandshell.com. Admission is free with RSVP; premium seating costs $25 via event- brite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 2/25 ▼ VIRGINIA KEY ONE OF US On Saturday and Sunday, We Belong Here invites anyone and everyone to live their best life with the help of good vibes and memories to last a lifetime. Bringing on the steady electronic beats are acts like Kaskade, Dirty South, Lane 8, and Yotto. The dance- music maestros will take over the decks to create an epic show that will have you begging for more. And with food provided by Smorgasburg Miami vendors and a VIP table experience by Hyde Beach, you’ll have no reason to leave the beachside bash. 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami; webelonghere.world. Tickets cost $59 to $499 via posh.vip. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE RIVER ENTER THE VOID On Saturday, Dimensions Variable debuts “This Used to Be a Lake,” a solo project by art- ist Carrie Sieh investigating family trauma and uncovering cultural histories in its main gallery. In her exploration, Sieh uses materi- als like cut paper, enciphered textiles, and objects to symbolize the lasting effects of vi- olence, fear, and trauma. The Los Angeles- born, Miami-based artist has had her work exhibited in places like David Castillo Gal- lery, Locust Projects, Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, and the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood. 6 to 9 p.m Saturday, at Dimen- sions Variable, 101 NW 79th St., Miami; 305- 615-3532; dimensionsvariable.net. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAVANA DRONING ON AND ON The Miami Grand Prix is still months away, but there’s another fast-paced sport zipping through town in the meantime. On Saturday, LoanDepot Park hosts the Drone Racing League’s championship event, Miami 3-O- FLY. Grab a seat as you watch 12 of the best drone pilots in the world race for glory. Yes, it will be fast, and yes, there will be crashes. Custom racing drones can fly as fast as 90 mph through a course designed for the Little Havana ballpark. 7:15 p.m. Saturday, at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; thedroneracingleague.com. Tickets cost $25 via mlb.tickets.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN JUST AS GOOD Birthed out of the famous Alvin Ailey Amer- ican Dance Theater, Ailey II is the experi- mental offspring of the famous company dedicated to highlighting emerging chore- ographers and dancers in the modern dance community. Ailey II is involved in extensive community outreach programs besides its rigorous touring. On Saturday, you can catch the company Dance Magazine calls “second N I G H T DAY W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 2 3 - M A R C H 1 , 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 DA R | B R O WA R D PA L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N DA R Guerrera PR photo ® W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 2 3 - M A R C H 1 , 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 DA R | B R O WA R D PA L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N DA R MARIANA TRENCH Danny Ocean at Oasis Wynwood Sunday
