11 April 4-10, 2024 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 4/4 ▼ WEST FLAGLER DO SOMETHING On Thursday, Bistoury Physical Theatre and Film presents the eighth edition of the 305 International Improv Fest, celebrating the art of improvisation in both live performances and film. The event spans two weeks and two different cities, starting in Miami before moving to San José, Costa Rica, with work- shops open to performers looking to hone their skills. Thursday’s performance at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium is the cul- mination of the first series of workshops where you can witness the performers cre- ate on the fly. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Miami- Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-547-5414; miamidadecountyau- ditorium.org. Tickets cost $12 via ticketmas- ter.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH STRANGER THAN FICTION Miami New Drama presents the world pre- miere of Nicholas Griffin’s Dangerous Days on Thursday. Based on Griffin’s 2020 book The Year of Dangerous Days: Riots, Refugees, and Cocaine in Miami 1980, the play follows the story of Miami Herald reporter Edna Bu- chanan as she maneuvers through a long line of crimes to uncover the truth behind a traffic accident turned homicide. Directed by Jen Wineman, you’ll be transported to 1980s Mi- ami, when Fidel Castro sent more than 125,000 refugees to the city and cocaine cow- boys ruled the streets. 8 p.m. Thursday through April 28, at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lin- coln Rd. Miami Beach; 305-674-1040; miam- inewdrama.org. Tickets cost $46.50 to $76.50. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH SHMONEY Janicza Bravo’s 2020 film Zola brings to life the viral 2015 Twitter thread by a Detroit waitress who took a trip to Florida with a stripper. The film follows the original thread’s plotline, with a waitress named Zola (Taylour Paige) befriending Stefani (Riley Keough), a customer who invites her on a weekend trip to Florida. What begins as a glamorous getaway turns into a wild 48-hour journey involving a pimp, a clueless boy- friend, Tampa gangsters, and unexpected twists. The film screens at O Cinema as part of the Flaming Classics series on Friday. 9 p.m. Friday, at O Cinema, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471-3269; o-cinema. org. Tickets cost $12.50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 4/5 ▼ DOWNTOWN SILENCE IS GOLDEN The 41st annual Miami Film Festival kicks off Friday with a program of more than 180 films from 30 countries screening at venues throughout the city. Friday’s opening night film is Thelma, by director Josh Maglin and starring June Squibb and Fred Hechinger. The movie tells the story of the 93-year-old titular character, who, after falling for a $10,000 phone scam, sets off on an adventure with longtime friend Ben to prove to her fam- ily how capable she truly can be. Beyond that, the festival will continue through April 14, with screenings at Silverspot Cinema, Cos- ford Cinema, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Koubek Center, O Cinema, and more. 7 p.m. Friday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; miamifilmfestival.org. Tickets cost $34. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE BACK TO SCHOOL On Friday and Saturday, whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Huf- flepuff, you’ll want to head over to the Bro- ward Center for the Performing Arts to relive the film that started it all. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert will bring the Chris Columbus-directed film to life as John Wil- liams’ iconic score is performed live courtesy of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. The magic will leap off the screen as your fa- vorite characters kick off their first year at Hogwarts. 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462- 0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $50 to $170 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DORAL BEST MEDICINE Local comedian Carlos Hernández promises to tickle your funny bone at the Miami Improv on Friday. With appearances on American Idol and hosting gigs for Accesso Total and Six in the Mix, Hernández is at his best when he’s hogging the spotlight. Having trained with Chicago’s iO Theater and the Groundlings, he brings a unique blend of standup, improv, and acting to the stage. 10 p.m. Friday, at Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441- 8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets cost $25 to $40. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 4/6 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE SPRING AWAKENING The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be in full bloom on Saturday and Sunday when it hosts the 15th annual International Orchid & Garden Festival. The two-day event features tropical plant displays, orchid care workshops, garden arts, libations, food vendors, and more. Upgrade your experience with tickets to the Tropical Luau Lunch taking place at the museum’s waterfront veranda and featuring a buffet, mai tais, hula dancers, and Tahitian music. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 North Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-563-5393; bonnethouse.org. Tickets cost $15 to $100. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH FLORIDA TREASURE HUNTING On Saturday, the Goodtime Hotel partners with the Little River Flea, one of Miami’s über- popular vintage pop-up markets, to present the Breezeway Marketplace. You’re invited to shop til you drop as vendors set up at the ho- tel’s ground-floor breezeway, selling one-of- a-kind vintage finds. Some of the vendors on the roster include Decade Alchemy, Nice Rack Vintage, Old Trends New Trends, Ka- siopya, and Stuusch, selling everything from handmade jewelry to sustainable fashion. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the Goodtime Hotel, 601 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-687- 0234; thegoodtimehotel.com. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE ALL THAT JAZZ Scottish actor Alan Cumming and his electrify- ing pizzaz stop at the Parker on Saturday. N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 4 - 1 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 TWITTER RANT Zola at O Cinema Thursday Photo by Anna Kooris/A24 ®
