8 April 16-22, 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 | crew gathers at the Coral Gables shop every third Monday of each month. 8 p.m Monday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free via eventbrite.com.SOPHIA MEDINA TUE 4/21 ▼ MIAMI BEACH CHAPTER AND VERSE Presented in partnership with Cave Canem, a leading poetry organization dedicated to up- lifting the work of poets in the African Dias- pora, this O, Miami Poetry Festival event celebrates the 11th annual Derricotte/Eady Chapbook Prize with a reading of the win- ning manuscript, Flight, by Chaun Ballard, se- lected by poet and judge Giovanni Singleton. Liberty City poet, playwright, and filmmaker Lolita Stewart-White will also join. 6 p.m. at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 866-792-3879; omiami.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 4/22 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI POPE OF TRASH By the time provocateur John Waters pre- miered PG-rated Hairspray in 1988, he’d spent decades building a midnight-movie canon with Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Polyester — all films that turned bad taste into a coveted aesthetic. Now, at 80 years old (80, where?!), Waters brings that same sensi- bility to the stage in Going to Extremes, a live show blending stand-up comedy, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary. 7:30 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Bis- cayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $46 to $76 via arshtcenter.org. CAROLINE VAL [email protected] Heiva Miami Polynesian Cultural Festival, Saturday. ISC PR Group Get Lifted The 10 best places to get stoned in Miami. BY ISABEL WILDER D espite recreational marijuana use being illegal in the state of Florida, stoners with medical cards manage to cele- brate the high holiday in our puritanical state anyway. While you could stock up at a dispen- sary and laze around in front of the TV at home, taking advantage of the amazing sights Miami has to offer is a far superior way to spend 4/20. Get baked and go vintage shopping, light up and end your beach day with a full moon drum circle, or indulge your munchies at a food hall. Here are the ten best places to visit while you’re stoned in Miami. Editor’s note: Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Florida, and sparking up in public is frowned upon. It’s best to be discreet or consume before you visit these locations — and never drive if you’re indulging. Antique Mall Ya’ll A stroll inside Antique Mall Ya’ll, the largest an- tique store in South Dade, is perfect for those who enjoy sparking up before vintage shopping. You’ll meander the maze of floor-to-ceiling trin- kets and oddities, spending what might feel like hours gazing at the shop’s collection of forgot- ten finds, imagining what their previous owners might have been like. 9845 E. Fern St., Palmetto Bay; 305-969-0696; antiquemallyall.co. Cauley Square Catch a glimpse of Old Florida on a trip through historic Cauley Square. Converted from homes for railway workers in the early 1900’s, this vil- lage of cottages is now host to numerous small businesses that work hard to keep the magic of Cauley Square alive. Light up and explore some vintage stores, holistic shops, a tea room, and a perfumery. Befriend the parrot outside Tree of Life Holistics or wave to the stray cats, chickens, and peacocks that roam the brick pathways. For the inevitable comedown, detoxify in a calming room made of Himalayan sea salt. 22400 Old Dixie Hwy., Miami; 305-258- 3543; cauleysquare.com. The Citadel Have a bad case of the munchies? Satisfy any craving at The Citadel’s vast array of food stalls, with good eats ranging from pho to Caribbean cuisine. Once you’re satiated, head over to Sir Thrifty’s for some vintage collectibles, or take home a beautiful bouquet from Atelier Bella- donna. Then, grab a drink on the rooftop and take in the views. 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami; thecitadelmiami.com. Escapology Escape Rooms Think your detective skills are up to snuff? Take creative problem-solving to the next level by completing an escape room while baked. Doral’s Escapology offers eight different storylines, in- cluding a galactic adventure and a pirate trea- sure hunt. Channel your inner Shaggy in the Scooby-Doo-themed mystery room and follow your crime-fighting with some well-deserved Scooby Snacks. 3450 NW 83rd Ave., #150, Doral; 786-621-9789; escapology.com. Fairchild Botanical Gardens After some “gardening,” enjoy a different kind of greenery at Fairchild Botanical Gardens. Wander the grounds, admir- ing its stunning flora and fauna. Befriend some butterflies and check out the other- worldly rare plants before you head to the scenic overlook, which features a panoramic view of the nature pre- serve. 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. The Frost Museum Planetarium Fans of That ‘70s Show will relate to wanting to see a laser light show while stoned. But even if you’ve never watched the sitcom, you can still partake in the long-held stoner tradition of enjoy- ing a planetarium show while high. Each month, the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science hosts Laser Evenings with neon visuals set to the music of acts ranging from David Bowie to Mi- chael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and even KPop Demon Hunters. 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-434-9600; frostscience.org. Full Moon Drum Circle Nothing beats the smell of sunscreen, the ocean, and a good joint. After a day of soaking up some rays with a pub sub in hand, enjoy the sunset and celebrate the arrival of the full moon with a drum circle. Meditate, dance, or stargaze on a beach full of potential new friends under the moonlit sky. You’ll also enjoy sunset yoga before nightfall, a DJ set accom- panying the circle, or an entrancing beach bon- fire. There’s only one rule: leave no trace. 7901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. Embrace your weird at Lincoln’s Beard in West- chester. Located next to a smoke shop and an IHOP, the brewery is the perfect place to enjoy a beer with your herbal “refreshment.” With live performances from local bands, Wednesday night karaoke, and thrift market pop-ups, there’s a wealth of ways to make the most of your high. 7360 SW 41st St., Miami; lincolns- beardbrewing.com. Unarthodox Light up and embrace your creative side at Un- arthodox.You’ll take a guided art class and study the styles of greats like Matisse, Bas- quiat, and Picasso. Then, take things a step fur- ther with a blindfolded sculpting class or an intuitive art class, where you’ll create as you meditate. 180 NE First St., Miami; 646-964- 4733; unarthodox.com. The Underline The ten-mile Underline project isn’t quite fin- ished yet, but there are enough landmarks along the way already to keep a high stroll very inter- esting. Blaze up and walk along its Typoe Sculp- ture Garden, watch pups play at the Chewy Bark Park, observe the butterflies attracted to native plants at the Mariposa Gardens, and wrap up with a serene waterfront view at the River Room. theunderline.org. [email protected] Weed and laser light shows go together like Benito and Calvins. Frost Science Museum photo TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE AMAZING SIGHTS MIAMI HAS TO OFFER IS A FAR SUPERIOR WAY TO SPEND 4/20. ▼ Culture Culture
