8 April 6-12, 2023 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 4/6 ▼ SOUTH BEACH SAVORY CHALLENGE Elevate your happy hour experience with a delicious challenge that’s only meant for the smartest and hungriest people. Every other Thursday, Alton Food Hall hosts its popular Dine & Trivia event, where you can indulge in savory foods while competing for the title of Know-It-All (and exciting prizes). This week’s edition features delectable bites from vendors such as Moonbowls, Wingstop, Di Pot, Pesqueria, 212 Eats, and O4W Pizza. To top it off, Airmail Cocktail will serve up drinks to complement the festivities. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Alton Food Hall, 955 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; altoneats.com. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH QUEER DELIGHT In collaboration with Miami Beach Pride and Outshine Film Festival, Rooftop Cinema is set to feature the French queer comedy The Shiny Shrimps Strike Back on Thursday. This film is the sequel to 2019’s The Shiny Shrimps, which won the Audience Award at the 2019 Out- shine Fort Lauderdale fest. In the sequel, the gay water polo team is headed to Tokyo for the Gay Games, but after missing their con- nection, they find themselves stranded in ho- mophobic Russia. Interestingly, due to its over-the-top comedy, the movie could not be filmed in Russia, so it was shot in Ukraine just before the conflict. 7 p.m Thursday at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach, 1212 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; rooftopcinemaclub.com. Tickets cost $19.75 to $29.75. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 4/7 ▼ WEST FLAGLER BET ON IT Good luck trying to keep your eye on the ball. Known as “the world’s fastest ball sport,” jai alai moves at a breakneck pace. On Friday, Magic City Casino hosts its latest Battle Court match between the Dejada Devils and the Cesta Cyclones. Battle Court is similar to ten- nis, with teams required to win two out of three sets played to six points. And if watch- ing a jai alai match isn’t thrilling enough for you, bear in mind that you get to place wagers on the outcome. 6:30 p.m. Friday, at Magic City Fronton, 450 NW 37th Ave., Miami; jaial- aiworld.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ SOUTH BEACH RHYME AND REASON On Friday, O, Miami continues its monthlong poetry celebration with an event at the Bass featuring Clint Smith, José Olivarez, and Jalen Eutsey. Smith, a staff writer at the Atlantic and author of the best-selling nonfiction book How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, will read from his new poetry collection, Above Ground. Olivarez, a finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Award, and Eutsey, a Miami-born poet, will also read at the event. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, at the Bass, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; omiami.org. Admission is pay-what-you-can, from $7 to $50, via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 4/8 ▼ OCEAN DRIVE BIKE, SWEAT, AND GEARS Ready, set, pedal! On Saturday, the 2023 Na- tional Cycling League Cup welcomes cyclists from around the globe to compete for the cov- eted title of series winner. Participants will race 60 laps of a one-mile loop, culminating in a thrilling final day of events. The cup’s festivi- ties include a BMX Freestyle Stunt Show and a kids’ race, both designed to entertain and in- spire future generations of cyclists. The wom- en’s and men’s divisions will then take to the track, racing to the finish line in pursuit of vic- tory and the series crown. Noon Saturday, at Ocean Drive and 11th Street, Miami Beach; ncl- racing.com. Admission is free; VIP tickets cost $215 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN BONE APPÉTIT Spend quality time with your furry best friend at Doggizen Food Fest, a delicious won- derland designed for dogs and their humans. Pet owners can enjoy a lunch date with their pups at this paw-some event, where dogs can sample treats while their humans sip refresh- ing drinks. The fest also offers a great oppor- tunity to discover the best nutritional meals for your four-legged friend. A variety of ven- dors, including Raw Instincts, Wynwood Dog Food, Moon Dog, Yum Pip, Paw Paw Patisser- ies, and Miami K9 Company, will serve up their finest canine cuisine. 2 p.m. Saturday, at InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plz., Mi- ami; doggizen.com. Tickets cost $20 via event- brite.com; admission is free for humans. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DORAL CHONGA FLAIR On Saturday, don’t miss the chance to see Laura and Mimi, the infamous Chonga Girls from the YouTube sensation “Chongalicious,” as they take the stage in their live show “2nite” at the Miami Improv. The Miami- based comedians will be delivering a fast- paced, character-driven, late-night talk show infused with their signature chonga flair. Think of it as a version of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — but with a lot more Chinese slippers. 4 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441- 8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets cost $20 to $40. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ CORAL GABLES OG IT GIRL Legendary English model and photographer Pattie Boyd visits South Florida to discuss her latest book, Pattie Boyd: My Life in Pictures. During the event, she’ll sit down with Books & Books founder Mitchell Kaplan for an in- person conversation that will feature insights into her life as a muse to George Harrison and Eric Clapton, as well as her career as an au- thor. Boyd’s book is a veritable treasure trove of images, including photographs from her personal archive, shots from her early model- ing career, and letters from her friends and marriages. 7 p.m. Saturday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ NORTH MIAMI RAINBOW ROOM If you’re looking for a night of queer entertainment and support, look no further than Reflect Collective’s Queer Fest. Hosted by Bad Papi, the event offers a diverse N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 2 3 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 BIG DICK ENERGY Little Richard: I Am Everything at O Cinema Tuesday Magnolia Pictures photo ®
