6 March 13-19, 2025 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 3/13 ▼ TAMIAMI FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ‘Tis the season to wait in line for elephant ears, gyros, and circus shows. The Miami- Dade County Youth Fair isn’t just any event — it’s a South Florida tradition going back more than 70 years. Whether you’re craving thrilling rides, live entertainment, or indul- gent fair foods, you’ll find it here. Add in im- pressive student exhibits and a bounty of discounts and ticket deals, and you’ve got the recipe for the ultimate day (or night) out. Thursday is opening day. 4 p.m. Thurs- day, at Tamiami Park, 10901 Coral Way, Mi- ami; 305-223-7060. Tickets cost $14 via fairexpo.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SUNRISE LET IT GO Step into the magical worlds of Disney’s Fro- zen and Encanto with Disney On Ice. First, families and friends will watch Anna search for her sister Elsa, whose icy powers unleash a long winter across Arendelle. Along the way, she meets fan-favorite characters Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, who help her bring back summer. Once Anna and Elsa find each other and the beaming sun rises over Aren- delle, you’ll enter the Madrigal family’s mag- ical casita in Colombia. Join Mirabel as she sets out to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amer- antbankarena.com. Tickets cost $20 to $90 via seatgeek.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI LEISURE TRIP Escape the chaos of everyday life and im- merse yourself in the laid-back grooves of New Zealand’s Leisure. The band is well known for its smooth blend of funk, soul, and retro-inspired grooves laced with lush basslines and airy vocals. Consisting of five award-winning songwriters, producers, and creatives, Leisure first came together in 2015, after taking a trip up the New Zealand west coast. Since its origin, the group has produced and released four studio albums, including its 2016 self-titled debut and its most recent release, Leisurevision. 8 p.m. Thursday, at ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $48 via shotgun.live. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 3/14 ▼ WYNWOOD ALL IN THE FAMILY What began as a teenage dream for brothers Max and Cole Becker has evolved into a full- fledged touring family band, especially since their younger brother Cade joined on bass in 2022. With its punk-infused sound, addictive hooks, and explosive live performances, SWMRS has been going strong for more than two decades with six studio albums under its belt, including last year’s Becker. 7 p.m. Friday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699- 2669; gramps.com. Tickets cost $17 via event- brite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE If you’re looking for a fantastical escape, Mo- mix: Alice might be just the ticket. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this production brings Lewis Carroll’s world to life with inventive choreography, surreal visuals, and captivating props. This isn’t just a retelling of the story — it’s a full-on sensory adventure blending dance, lighting, music, and imaginative stag- ing. 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets cost $45 to $90 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 3/15 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI GREEN WITH ENVY Say “cheers” to great deals when you cele- brate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Biscayne Bay Brewing. The brewery will pour $5 Jameson shots, $8 Irish car bomb shots, $3 stout beers, and, of course, green beer to mark the holi- day. Dress in green to avoid the wrath of the mighty pinch (and no, a green beer mustache doesn’t count). As a bonus treat, enjoy deli- cious discounted bar bites. Noon Saturday, at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, 1001 NE First Ave., Third Floor, Miami; 305-418-0179; bis- caynebaybrewing.com. Admission is free via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAVANA FOOD FOR THOUGHT Experience an enriching day with your kids at Picnic de Libros, a bilingual, multidisci- plinary event designed to immerse children in the world of literature and art. Through captivating stories, poems, crafts, riddles, music, and more, this event will spark cre- ativity and love for reading. There will be pic- nic baskets filled with books for children to dive into as the whole family enjoys an after- noon outdoors. 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Koubek Center Gardens, 2705 SW Third St., Miami; 305-237-7750. Admission is free via koubekcen- ter.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI SWEAT IT OUT Celebrate two decades of a Miami cultural staple at Sweat Records’ 20th Anniversary Party this Saturday. Grammy-winning artist Adrian Quesada, co-founder of Black Pumas, will headline and Miami aughts indie rockers ANR (Awesome New Republic) will reunite onstage for the OGs. The stacked lineup also includes DJ sets by the women of Las Nubes, Richie Hell, David Sinopoli, DJ Hottpants, StanMiami and, of course, Sweat founder Lolo Reskin. 8 p.m. Saturday, at ZeyZey Mi- ami, 353 NE 61st St. Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $25 to $40 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 3/16 ▼ MIAMI GARDENS WIDE OPEN Once again, the Miami Open is bringing the world’s best tennis players to the Magic City. Fans can expect to see winning-title players, including previous Miami Open winners and finalists such as Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Med- vedev, Novak Djokovic, Danielle Collins, Iga Swiatek, and Victoria Azarenka. After last year’s foray into pickleball, the Open will also N I G H T DAY W E E K O F M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 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 OPENING DAY Miami Open Sunday Miami Open photo ®
