18 March 20-26, 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 3/20 ▼ PINECREST DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY Learn to spread happiness through your work at World Happiness Fest 2025, an event where professionals such as coaches, HR leaders, and changemakers can learn to tap into the raw power of happiness. You’ll par- ticipate in dynamic workshops, keynote speeches, and roundtables led by world-re- nowned experts. The festival seeks to em- power guests’ professional growth with insights into workplace happiness, employee engagement, and organizational well-being — plus, it’s a great opportunity to network. Noon Thursday, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest; 305-669-6990; pinecrestgardens.org. Tickets cost $15 to $159 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH BEACH PARTY If you’re looking for a fun, free way to explore Miami Beach beyond its famous shores, the city’s Culture Crawl is a must. Every third Thursday from October to May, the city comes alive with late-night museum access, outdoor art installations, live music, movies under the stars, and unique pop-ups at places like the Bass, Lincoln Road, and Española Way. Best of all, it’s super easy to enjoy with free trolleys connecting the venues. 6 p.m. Thursday, at various locations in Miami Beach; miamiandbeaches.com. Admission is free. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH IT TAKES TWO Grab a partner and get ready to tango — Open Air Tango on Lincoln Road is open to pros and novices alike. Learn the essentials during the event’s first hour, then put your moves to the test during the dance party that follows. You’ll dance under the night sky on one of Miami Beach’s liveliest streets as you connect with others in the community. 6 p.m. Thurs- day, at 690 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Admis- sion is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH CLOUD NINE Las Nubes is headed to the Miami Beach Bandshell stage. Known for its alternative tracks, bilingual lyrics, and high-energy sets, this homegrown band has cut its teeth play- ing every possible venue in South Florida. Ex- pect a particularly tight set Thursday night, as the group just returned from its first Euro- pean tour. With Suave Cello Quartet kicking things off, it’s the perfect way to celebrate live music and local talent — all for free. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-453-2897. Ad- mission is free with RSVP via miamibeach- bandshell.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 3/21 ▼ BRICKELL STAY MAD Get your bracket ready and head to the March Madness tip-off game at Batch Gastro- pub Brickell. Crack open a cold one with friends as you watch your favorite teams face off for the 2025 NCAA tournament. En- joy refreshing cocktails and delicious bites as you watch the action unfold on the ven- ue’s 17 high-definition screens. Friday, at Batch Gastropub Brickell, 30 SW 12th St., Mi- ami; 305-808-5555; batchgastropub.com. Ad- mission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CUTLER BAY GOLD STANDARD Friday night, enjoy a show by Gold Dust Lounge, whose sound is described as a fusion of surf rock, jazz, Americana, and punk. That unique blend of musical styles gar- nered the band a nomination for Best Instru- mental Album at the 2019 Independent Music Awards. This plaza concert is free, but light bites and wine will be available for purchase. 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the Moss Cen- ter, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay; 786-573- 5300. Admission is free with RSVP via mosscenter.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE HAVANA YOU GIVE ME FEVER Spice up your night with salsa dura, meren- gue, and pachanga at Hoy Como Ayer presents Latin Fever. Miami band Cortadito will per- form alongside El Gran Cucu, and the band will host a release party for its new single, “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son.” Make sure to wear your most comfortable dancing shoes. 9 p.m. Friday, at Hoy Como Ayer, 2212 SW Eighth St., Miami; 786-803-8307; hoycomoayer.miami. Reservations cost $15 to $1,125 via opentable. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI I LOVE THE ‘80S South Florida-based ‘80s tribute band Latch- key Kids returns to Magic 13 Brewing Co. for a night of nostalgia and classic tunes. Consisting of guitarists and vocalists Erik Fabregat and Gus Mayorga, as well as bassist and vocalist Michael Mut, the Latchkey Kids are ready to transport attendees back to the era of John Hughes and early MTV. 9 p.m. Friday, at Magic 13 Brewing Co., 340 NE 61st St., Miami; magic- 13brewing.com. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 3/22 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI JUST DANCE Step into the rhythm of Afro-Cuban dance with HistoryMiami’s artist-in-residence Mari- sol Blanco. This lively workshop celebrates the cultural legacy of Yoruba traditions from West Africa, introducing participants (ages 15 and up) to dance styles including Ijesa, Bembé, Güiro, and Bata. 2 p.m. Saturday, at HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492. Tickets cost $25 via his- torymiami.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN Tarpon River Brewing is turning seven, and it’s throwing an anniversary bash you won’t want to miss. The music lineup starts at 2 p.m. and continues straight through 11 p.m., with Fort Lauderdale staples the Heavy Pets headlining the celebration. Bring your own chair or blanket to watch the show from the comfort of the grass viewing area. 2 p.m. Saturday, at Tarpon River Brewing, 280 SW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-353-3193; tarponriverbrewing.com. Tickets cost $15 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN N I G H T DAY W E E K O F M A R C H 2 0 - 2 6 , 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 IN THE CLOUDS Las Nubes Thursday Las Nubes photo ®
