10 April 13-19, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | dressed attendee. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Eden Roc, 4525 Collins Ave., Mi- ami Beach; 305-704-7608; edenro- chotelmiami.com. Tickets cost $25 to $300 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD BREAKING BEATS South African Afro-house producer Shimza performs at Wynwood Mar- ketplace on Saturday. Known for his technical yet infectious beats and signature Afro-tech sound, Shimza is also well-known for his charitable work. In 2009, he initiated Shimza’s One Man Show, which sponsors school uniforms and stationery for underprivileged children in his hometown of Thembisa. 6 p.m. Sat- urday, at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-461- 2700; wynwood-marketplace.com. Tickets cost $20 to $173 via event- brite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN OPEN BOOK If you missed British chanteuse Shygirl’s set at last year’s III Points, don’t worry because she will be stopping at the Ground on Saturday as part of her world tour. Shygirl got her start in the UK club scene and began producing her own music in 2016. Since then, she has col- laborated with producers such as Sega Bo- dega, Arca, Sophie, and Mura Masa. Last fall, she released her debut album, Nymph, which draws influences from UK garage, 2-step, hy- perpop, R&B, and drum ‘n’ bass. This month, she releases the remix album Nymph_o, fea- turing collaborations with Björk, Tinashe, Eartheater, and Erika de Casier. 11 p.m. Satur- day, April 15, at the Ground, 34 NE 11th St., #2, Miami; thegroundmiami.com. Tickets cost $48.49 via dice.fm. JOSE D. DURAN SUN 4/16 ▼ KEY BISCAYNE THE WATER’S FINE Come test your open-water swimming skills this Sunday at Swim Miami, hosted at Miami Marine Stadium. This event is one of the larg- est open-water races in the United States, of- fering participants the chance to compete in a variety of races, including 800-meter, one- mile, 5K, and 10K swims. Sanctioned by the World Open Water Swimming Association, the event promises to put your abilities to the test. Spectators are also welcome to attend the event for free and cheer on the racers from the venue. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at Mi- ami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne; swimmiami.net. Regis- tration costs $25 to $100. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH EVERYONE’S A QUEEN Miami Beach Pride has been ongoing this month, with several events leading up to Sun- day’s parade, which marks the celebration’s 15th anniversary. The parade takes place along Ocean Drive and will feature numerous floats, cheerleaders, and drag queens. Keep an eye out for celebrity grand marshals Jona- than Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan, as well as advocate grand marshal Jazzmun and com- munity grand marshal Steve Adkins. The fes- tivities don’t stop after the parade, as there will be a party at Lummus Park with multiple stages and a performance lineup that in- cludes Todrick Hall and Shangela. Noon Sat- urday, at Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; miamibeachpride.com. Admission is free. ASH- LEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH TEA SERVICE After the Pride event concludes on Ocean Drive, women who love women can head over to Highbar, located in Dream South Beach, to attend She Tea. This queer pool party for women is hosted by Pandora Events, which also organizes the popular Girls in Wonderland bash in Orlando. Vida, the Mi- ami-born, New York City-based DJ, will be spinning the decks at the event. She’s re- nowned for her open-format sets and has served as the resident DJ of the Brooklyn Nets’ VIP lounge.3 p.m. Sunday, at Highbar at the Dream South Beach, 1111 Collins Ave., Mi- ami Beach; 305-673-4747; dreamhotels.com. Tickets cost $15 via eventbrite.com. Ashley- ANNA ABOREDEN MON 4/17 ▼ NORTH BEACH COLLECTIVE RHYTHM Miamibloco is more than just a music group; it’s a community that spreads joy through the art of Afro-Brazilian percussion. On Monday, the collective hosts its Afro-Brazilian Percussion Community Workshop, inviting everyone to experience the joy of making music together. Whether you’re an experienced percussionist or a complete beginner, you’re welcome to join in. The workshop includes a brief history of the rhythm of the day and basic training. 6 p.m. Monday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $22 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 4/18 ▼ HOLLYWOOD CRADLE OF LOVE On Tuesday, Eighties rock legend Billy Idol takes the stage at Hard Rock Live for a career-spanning perfor- mance. He’ll be accompanied by his longtime band, including lead guitar- ist Steve Stevens, Idol’s collaborator of more than 40 years. Idol is most famous for his chart-topping hits such as “White Wedding,” “Rebel Yell,” and “Mony Mony.” In 2021, he released his latest EP, The Roadside, which features new material and marks his first release since 2014’s Kings & Queens of the Underground. He followed that up with another EP, The Cage, which was re- leased last year. 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $45 to $105 via ticket- master.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 4/19 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Singer-songwriter Mac Ayres graces the stage at Revolution Live on Wednesday. The 26-year-old, self-taught Long Island native recently released Comfortable Enough, a 16-track R&B-tinged album. Marc Griffin of Vibe magazine praised the title track, describ- ing it as “a full expression of moving forward beyond heartache and failed connection.” The show also features performances by Tampa R&B singer Amaria and Broward- based producer Hush Forte. 7 p.m. Wednes- day, at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolu- tion.net. Tickets cost $23 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN COOL UNDER PRESSURE On Wednesday Dranoff2 Piano and the Arsht Center present Piano Slam, a spoken-word and poetry event where teenage poets will perform alongside classical musicians. Aspir- ing writers are welcome to pen their poetry and collaborate with poet Arsimmer McCoy, musical experts Piano Duo Spektra, and dance-funk band Afrobeta. This year’s theme, “Hot Music. Hot Miami,” encourages partici- pants to showcase work that keeps them cool in an increasingly warming city. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Mi- ami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Admission is free with RSVP. SOPHIA MEDINA [email protected] Shimza at Wynwood Marketplace: See Saturday Photo by Stills by Tom
