20 March 26 - april 1, 2026 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 3/26 ▼ GLENVAR HEIGHTS SUPPORT LOCAL In a world where in-person interactions are becoming scarcer, AI is attempting to make “art,” and social value is determined by the number of followers you have, supporting the local scene is more important than ever. So, check out some of South Florida’s best live bands when Palomino Blond, Lylac, Homicide Jenny, and See You Next play Lincoln’s Beard Thursday night. That’s one way to fight the robots! 7 p.m. at Lincoln’s Beard, 7360 SW 41st St., Miami; 305-912-7390; lincolnsbeardbrew- ing.com. Tickets cost $12 via ticketweb.com or $15 at the door. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD TRIPPY Infected Mushroom brings its signature psy- trance sound to town for a special appear- ance at Miami Music Week. The performance comes as the musical duo cele- brates 30 years of pushing boundaries in the electronic music scene since its founding. They’ll have support from English trance producer John 00 Fleming, Adam Scott (no, not that one), Suzy Solar, Eyeawake, and others. If you’re headed to Ultra, this is a good way to pregame. 9 p.m. at Mazuma, 2411 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 786-909-1250; mazumamiami.com. Tickets cost $25 to $40 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 3/27 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE LIFE IN PLASTIC Step into a real-life Barbie World as the first- ever fan festival dedicated entirely to the fash- ion doll makes landfall in Fort Lauderdale for three days. Despite this being its debut itera- tion, Barbie DreamFest has lined up an impres- sive guest list. Serena Williams, WNBA star Angel Reese, and Love on the Spectrum’s Madi- son Marilla will all make appearances. There will also be immersive activations (including a larger-than-life interactive DreamHouse) and special moments exploring the evolution and cultural impact of the Barbie brand. Dress the part in your most fabulous pink outfit for the Ultimate Barbie Fashion Show, skate around in an ‘80s disco roller rink, and so much more. 9 a.m. at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954- 765-5900. Tickets cost $33 to $438 via bar- biedreamfest.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI B2B Ultra Music Festival is back at Bayfront Park, boasting one of its most stacked lineups in recent memory, including 46 debut performances across the three-day weekend. Headliners include Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Illenium, Eric Prydz, John Summit, and Excision, plus once-in-a- generation collaborative sets: the first-ever Amelie Lens B2B Sara Landry, Sebastian Ingrosso B2B Steve Angello, and the crowd- favorite pairing of Alesso and Martin Garrix. Stage takeovers from A State of Trance’s 25th anniversary, Dim Mak’s 30th, and The Martinez Brothers’ debut Cuttin’ Headz showcase round out an absurdly exciting weekend. Noon at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550. Tickets cost $539 via ultramusicfestival.com. CAROLINE VAL SAT 3/28 ▼ DANIA BEACH LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Cinephiles, this one’s for you. The South Flor- ida Film Forum is a two-day gathering for film- makers, actors, writers, and anyone curious about the craft and business of storytelling on the screen. It brings together local creatives with industry pros, from producers and de- signers to executives from companies like Amazon MGM Studios, FOX, and Blum- house, to lead panels, workshops, and discus- sions on everything from financing and VFX to acting and costume design. The forum fos- ters networking opportunities and hands-on sessions that make it useful no matter where you’re at in your creative journey. 11 a.m. at MAD Arts, 481 S. Federal Hwy., Dania Beach; 754-239-0707; yeswearemadarts.com. Tickets cost $45 to $70 via southfloridafilmforum.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ CUTLER BAY NXT LEVEL Experience the talent of South Florida’s ris- ing stars with a performance by Nu Deco’s youth ensemble, NXT, this weekend. The young musicians will reimagine songs from acts like The Weeknd and The Police, along- side classical works by Aaron Copland and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Afrobeta will also collaborate on a composition project with the collective. This particular performance is the culmination of a week-long spring break intensive providing hands-on experi- ence and mentorship. 2 p.m. at the Moss Cen- ter, 10950 SW 211 St., Miami; 786-573-5300. Admission is free with RSVP via mosscenter. org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 3/29 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI AS YOU WISH After the tragic death of director Rob Reiner, people are flocking to rewatch his classic films. Though it’s hard to choose just one — the late director mastered every genre he touched — The Princess Bride is certainly one of his most beloved works. Even if you’ve watched it a million times, Sunday’s Arsht Center showing offers a new experience. The Cleveland Orchestra will play the film’s score as the movie screens on the stage. Every bit of drama, romance, and humor will come alive as the ensemble performs it in real time. 3 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami; 786-468-2000. Tickets cost $52 to $169 via arshtcenter.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 3/30 ▼ CORAL GABLES MEETING OF THE MINDS Books & Books, the Miami Freedom Project, and Catalyst Miami bring Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Coral Gables for the release of his latest book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age, a searing examination of how the great replacement theory migrated from the fringes to the center of American political life today. Guggenheim Fellow and Florida Book Award winner Patricia Engel — N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F M A R C H 2 6 - A P R I L 1 , 2 0 2 6 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 TIKI TIKI Ultra Music Festival Friday Ultra Music Festival photo ®
