10 March 14-20, 2024 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 3/14 ▼ TAMIAMI BE THERE It’s that time of year again! Funnel cakes, corn dogs, Ferris wheels, wild mouse coasters, and log flumes have convened for the annual Mi- ami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition (AKA the Youth Fair). In what has become a rite of passage for kids across South Florida, the fair takes place through the first week of April. The theme of the 72nd edition is “Spaceven- ture,” with the promise of out-of-this-world entertainment, food, and performances. It’s the largest county fair in Florida, spanning 86 acres, with an expected attendance of 500,000 visitors across 21 days. 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday through April 7, at Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, 10901 SW 24th St., Miami; 305-223-7060; fairexpo.com. Tickets cost $5 to $32. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD HE’S THE PROBLEM Even if Julio Torres’ name isn’t familiar, you’ve definitely seen his work. From 2016 to 2019, he worked on Saturday Night Live as a writer, penning popular sketches like the Ryan Gos- ling-starring “Papyrus” and “Well for Boys.” He created, wrote, and starred in the ac- claimed HBO series Los Espookys, and now he’s making his directorial debut with Prob- lemista, which stars himself, Tilda Swinton, and RZA. To promote the film, he’s bringing his Problemista Tour to Gramps on Thursday for a stand-up show alongside special guests. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $35 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN WILLKOMMEN On Thursday, Zoetic Stage welcomes you to the Kit Kat Klub with its latest production of the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret. Set in 1920s Berlin, the show weaves the stories of an American writer and a British singer navigating the decadent period during the Weimer Republic. Filled with captivating musical numbers, the show explores themes of love, politics, and the rise of the Nazi re- gime against the backdrop of the city’s vibrant cabaret scene. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sun- day through April 7, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $65 to $85. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WEST FLAGLER SHE’S THIRSTY Arca Images presents the world premiere of playwright Nilo Cruz’s latest work, Sed en la Calle del Agua, at the Miami-Dade County Au- ditorium. Taking place in a hospital, the play unfolds as the protagonist, a painter, grapples with despair following the loss of her daugh- ter to illness and her financial struggles during a ferocious New Jersey winter. The work ex- plores the overarching theme of art as a means of healing and whether it holds the power to rekindle life’s purpose. Acra’s production will be presented in Spanish with simultaneous English translation. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Mi- ami; arcaimages.org. Tickets cost $30 via tick- etmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 3/15 ▼ OVERTOWN COLORFUL ABODE The Historic Ward Rooming House opens its latest exhibition, “Conch House Hues,” on Fri- day. Presented by Hampton Art Lovers, the show celebrates Roy Rolston, whose work im- mortalizes the Conch house style. Originating in Key West, the architectural style was devel- oped by Bahamian immigrants, with houses resembling boats with timber framing. Evolv- ing in the 1880s to balloon framing, it eventu- ally extended to Miami, notably in the Coconut Grove and Overtown neighbor- hoods, exemplified by the early 1900s Historic Ward Rooming House. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday through June 7, at the Historic Ward Rooming House, 249 NW Ninth St., Miami; hamptonart- lovers.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH GIVE THEM THE BOOT Transport yourself to the scenic views of Italy with ten award-winning Italian films taking part in the 20th annual Cinema Italy. The four-day celebration of Italian cinema kicks off Friday at O Cinema with the screening of My Soul Summer. The film follows a young woman who seeks to find her voice through music and attempts to overcome the fear of leaving the only form of music she’s ever known. Don’t worry if you can’t parlare ital- iano; all the films being screened will have English subtitles. 7 p.m. Friday through Mon- day, at O Cinema, 1130 Washington Ave., Mi- ami Beach; cinemaitaly.com. Tickets cost $13 to $70. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY After a successful run on Broadway, comedian and writer Alex Edelman brings his show, Just For Us, to the Parker on Friday. After a string of anti-Semitic rhetoric thrown his way online, Edelman covertly attends a meeting of white nationalists. What happened after that forms the bulk of his show. From the New York Times to the Washington Post, Edelman’s one-man show has been praised by every publication imaginable. Find out for yourself why uncomfortable truths can be funny. 8 p.m. Friday, at the Parker, 707 NW Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse. com. Tickets cost $45 to $65 via ticketmaster. com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ HOLLYWOOD THAT’S LIFE Comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz stops at Hard Rock Live on Friday and Saturday to bring the Life Tour to South Florida. The New York native explores current events, pol- itics, and the beautiful chaos of creating life. In short, Schulz isn’t afraid to touch on life’s messy yet glorious parts. Apart from his act- ing and comedy career, he hosts the podcast Flagrant alongside cohost Akaash Singh, with an average listenership of four million a week. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $49.50 to $139.50 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 3/16 ▼ CORAL SPRINGS DRAWN TOGETHER On Saturday, the 18th annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts lands in the northwestern N I G H T DAY W E E K O F M A R C H 1 4 - 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 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 A BUCK OR A POUND Cabaret at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Thursday Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography ®
