23 April 10-16, 2025 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 4/10 ▼ HOLLYWOOD FOR LAUGHS Award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker brings his latest stand-up comedy show to Hard Rock Live Thursday night. Best-known for his role as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film franchise, Tuck- er’s career began in the early ‘90s, when he became a fan-favorite on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Later, he became a household name when he starred in the classic film Friday alongside Ice Cube. Tucker then went on to star in other films such as Money Talks, The Fifth Element, Jackie Brown, and Dead Presi- dents. In 2015, he released Chris Tucker Live on Netflix. Since then, he’s traveled the world performing live comedy sets for fans who’ve followed along throughout his three-decade career. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Davie; 954-797-5531; seminole- hardrockhollywood.com. Tickets cost $73 to $113 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH GET OUT American singer/songwriter Jojo heads to the Fillmore Thursday night with her Too Much To Say Tour. A favorite among millen- nials and Gen Z, the singer first rose to promi- nence in the early 2000s at just 13 years old with hits such as “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late.” At 34, she continues to make music, with her latest EP, NGL, released in January. She’s also pursued an acting career, making her Broadway debut in 2023, playing Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fillmore-miami.com. Tickets cost $50.75 - $100.90 via livenation.com. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 4/11 ▼ CORAL GABLES DON’T FORGET THE FLOWERS Orchids lovers and flower enthusiasts, sur- round yourself with rare orchids and get the inside scoop on how to nurture them at Viz- caya’s Rare Orchids: A Behind the Scenes Guided Tour. The museum’s orchid specialist, Axel Cahiz, will walk you through the non- profit’s process for maintaining the rare flow- ers. This is a great opportunity to see diverse and vibrant orchids only found at Vizcaya. 11:30 a.m. Friday, at Vizcaya Museum & Gar- dens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-250- 9133; vizcaya.org. Tickets cost $10 to $39 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 4/12 ▼ WESTCHESTER HIT THE BOOKS If you’re looking to start a book club, find your next great read, or meet people who love books as much as you do, visit the Book Club Fair Sat- urday afternoon. Hosted by the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library and sponsored by bookclubs.com, this free event is all about bringing readers together. You’ll hear from in- spiring speakers like Bookclubs founder Anna Ford, get expert tips on running a successful book club, join roundtable discussions, and even play fun bookish games for prizes. 1 p.m. Saturday, at Westchester Branch Public Library, 9445 Coral Wy., Miami; 305-553-1134; mdpls. org. Admission is free with registration via my. onecause.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DORAL HOP TO IT Gather the family and hop on over to City- Place Doral’s Blooms and Bunnies Easter Event for an early holiday celebration filled with fun activities. Join the egg scavenger hunt at participating retailers, visit the all-bunny pet- ting zoo, and get creative with arts and crafts, face painting, live music, and more. Plus, fam- ilies can take free photos with the Easter Bunny. 2 p.m. Saturday, at CityPlace Doral, 8300 NW 36th St., Doral; cityplacedoral.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI BIZET LOVE TRIANGLE Maria Todaro’s Carmen reimagines Georges Bizet’s famous opera through the lens of the Spanish Civil War. The Florida Grand Opera production was inspired by Todaro’s deep personal connection to the role — her mother was the youngest performer to play the lead role at the Royal Theatre of La Monnaie in Brussels — and her adaptation highlights the opera’s themes of power, defiance, and sur- vival. 7 p.m. at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $22 to $300 via fgo.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DORAL WALK IT OUT The Wynwood Art Walk at Wynwood Market- place is back! Miami’s creative district comes to life at this fun-filled event, during which you can watch talented local artists transform blank canvases into masterpieces. Children can also participate in engaging arts and crafts activities the whole family will enjoy. If you’re interested in wearable art, shop from local vendors selling unique wares and apparel. 6 p.m. Monday, at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-461-2700; wyn- wood-marketplace.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH FOR ALL THE DOGS Pamper your pup on National Pet Day at the Social Club’s Pup-arazzi Brunch. Treat yourself and your furry, four-legged friend to delicious brunch bites from the restaurant’s mouthwa- tering menu and enjoy bottomless cocktails. Dog owners can also capture the memory with complimentary photos. 12:30 p.m. Satur- day, at the Social Club, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-604-1800; socialclubatsurfcomber. com. Book a reservation via opentable.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 4/13 ▼ PALMETTO BAY DOCK OF THE BAY Calling all foodies! The 19th Annual Deering Seafood Festival is reeling in and serving up N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 1 0 - 1 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 TRIPLE THREAT Jojo at the Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday Photo by Patonya Parker ®
