21 March 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 3/9 ▼ DOWNTOWN ANSWER THE CALL Step into a psychedelic wonderland at Pérez Art Museum Miami on Thursday, as one of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms lands at the bayfront museum. “Love Is Calling” is one of the Japanese artist’s largest, most im- mersive, and most kaleidoscopic works. The experience is both auditory and visual, with Kusama reciting a poem in Japanese as you walk through the installation. The experience is included in the museum’s admission price, but reservations are required. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through February 11, 2024, at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Mi- ami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Tickets cost $16; reservation required. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE EPIC WIN Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Epik High. The popular South Korean hip-hop group was formed in 2001 and consists of members Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz. They’re known for being pioneers in the K-pop genre and con- tinue to influence Korean music today. Last year, the group released its tenth studio album, Epik High Is Here. In her five-star review, NME’s Rhian Daly wrote, “It’s an album that should be remembered for a long time to come.” 7 p.m. Thursday, at Revolution Live, 100 SWt Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Tickets cost $42.50 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ BROWNSVILLE HEALING EXERCISE New York City-based dance company Urban Bush Women brings its site-specific dance performance “Haint Blu” to the Historic Hampton House. Dancers will use the space to explore the movements, histories, and sto- ries of Miami’s Black community. “Haint Blu” — named after the color Southern families paint their front porches to ward off evil spir- its — positions itself as a center and source of healing through movement into stillness and rest. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Historic Hampton Ho- sue, 42 NW 27th Ave., Miami; liveartsmiami. org. Tickets cost $30. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ SOUTH BEACH JUST BEAT IT Miami New Drama continues its 2022-23 sea- son with the world premiere of Defacing Mi- chael Jackson. Written by Aurin Squire and directed by Shaun Patrick Tubbs, the work is a semi-autobiographical tale set in 1984 Opa- locka. You might know Squire, a Miami na- tive, from his work in television shows like This Is Us and The Good Fight. 8 p.m. Thurs- day through April 2, at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-674-1040; mi- aminewdrama.org. Tickets cost $46.50 to $76.50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 3/10 ▼ WYNWOOD HEY, BIG SPENDER Burlesque, circus acts, and live signing come together in Noctura: Red Writing, a cabaret-style show at Savage Labs. The event promises to show you what forbidden fantasies look like and to explore the naughtiest corners of your mind. While this won’t be a G-rated affair, don’t expect it to resemble your average strip club experience — burlesque tends to be a bit more highbrow than that. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at Savage Labs, 2451 NW Fifth Ave., Miami; 786- 597-3320; savagelabswynwood.com. Tickets cost $69 via feverup.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ VIRGINIA KEY IT CAN WAIT Celebrating its tenth year, the Virginia Key Grass- roots Festival returns for another three-day event filled with music, yoga, art, and more. The festival is an opportunity to escape the city’s rapid pace and enjoy open-air performances by Donna the Buffalo, Daymé Arocena, Marlow Rosado, Ram Haiti, Jorge Glem, the Bones of J.R. Jones, Munior Hossn, Cortadito, and other acts. In addition to the music, take part in sus- tainability and wellness workshops, browse the craft vendors, and take in the live art. 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, at Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami; virginiakeygrassroots. org. Tickets cost $47 to $148. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 3/11 ▼ AIRPORT GEEK OUT Come one, come all to Superfancon, a conven- tion that celebrates everything from the great- est comic books to the greatest movies in pop culture. From Marvel and DC to Star Wars and Star Trek, no matter what you love, there will surely be a place for you here. You’re invited to discover a world of comics and collectibles, from rare, classic finds to new works. During the giveaways, you’ll have the chance to score free goodies, such as trading cards, autographs, Pokémon trainer boxes, and Funko Pops. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Miami Airport Marriott Hotel, 1201 NW Le Jeune Rd., Miami; superfancon.com. Tickets cost $15 to $50 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI GARDENS GET JAZZY WITH IT The acclaimed Jazz in the Gardens music festi- val returns to Hard Rock Stadium for its 16th edition to celebrate diverse tunes and genres such as R&B, neo-soul, reggae, gospel, and, of course, jazz. This year’s event features per- formances by Jill Scott, Jodeci, Ari Lennox, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, and Sean Paul. Apart from the music, attendees can amplify their cultural music experience with savory and distinctive dishes from onsite vendors. 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Hard Rock Sta- dium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; jazz- inthegardens.com. Tickets cost $105 to $750 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT FASHION FOR A CAUSE On Saturday, the Istituto Marangoni Miami hosts One World Show benefiting Art 4 Humanity (A4H), which provides female refugees an opportunity to learn photography. The event is presented by A4H and fashion brand Vionnet and is both a fashion show and a photography exhibition. In the photos on display, the refugees serve both as models wearing garments from Vionnet’s archives and as photographers. The photographs and outfits on display will be available for purchase, with proceeds going toward A4H’s mission and photography school. 6 p.m. Saturday, at Istituto Marangoni Miami, 3704 NE Second Ave., Miami; a4humanity.com. Tickets cost $100 to $500 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN ROLE-PLAYING CONCERT Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the classic Japanese video game series Final Fantasy at Crystalline Resonance, a piano concert at Ashe Auditorium at the James L. Knight Center. Take a seat, lean back, and watch the world of the series unfold right in front of your very eyes as footage from the game is projected on the big screen and accompanied by a full or- chestra. During the show, you can expect to hear some of the anthology’s most recogniz- able tunes, including “Liberi Fatali,” “Game Over Theme,” “Besaid Island,” and “The Dark Messenger.” 8 p.m. Saturday, at Ashe Au- ditorium, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami; 305- 416-5978; jlkc.com. Tickets cost $52.43 to $57.78 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN LONG LIVE THE KING Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro takes the stage at the Miami-Dade Arena as part of his Saturno World Tour. Known as the “king of modern reggaeton,” Alejandro is one of the lead voices of the new generation of Latin mu- sic. His music style is a mixture of hip-hop and N I G H T DAY W E E K O F M A R C H 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 EURO TRASH Miss Kittin & the Hacker at the Ground Saturday Photo by Astrid Raes ®
