6 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 | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 4/16 ▼ CORAL GABLES BRIGHT IDEA As people increasingly rely on fringe media, AI, and political leaders for answers to hard questions, truth and reason have become al- most taboo. Night of Ideas hopes to counter that tide with a conversation about one of the Enlightenment’s key tenets: that democratic societies exist through reason, debate, and shared principles. In time for the 250th anni- versary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the gathering brings together French and American voices to discuss who decides what is true, and what it means for democracy today. 6 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD THROW IT BACK Spice up your Thursday night at Throw So- cial. Show off your moves on the dancefloor or find your rhythm with classes at Salsa Soci- ety Thursdays. Stay for the sweet cocktails, sa- vory food specials, and jumbo beer pong or light-up ping-pong. 9 p.m. at Throw Social, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 833-745-9293; throwsocial.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 4/17 ▼ MIAMI BEACH HIT THE STAGE Timothée Chalamet, beware: New World Symphony and Miami City Ballet are pre- miering American Dance Odyssey, an exciting collaboration created by 10 trailblazing cho- reographers in tribute to choreographer and director Jerome Robbins, best known for his work on West Side Story, Gypsy, and Fiddler on the Roof. Each piece pairs a distinct cho- reographic voice with a live score, bringing the audience into the world of classic Broad- way and ballet with playful, electrifying per- formances. 8 p.m. at the New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; 305-673-3330. Tick- ets cost $55 to $290 via nws.edu. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI BANG IT OUT Few percussionists are as recognizable in their own right as Sheila E. After breaking out in the ’80s alongside Prince, she carved her own lane with hit singles like “The Glamor- ous Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” racking up four Grammy nominations for her debut al- bum and building a catalog that spans every- thing from salsa to pop to hip-hop and jazz. Her Jazz Roots stop at the Arsht Center will put that expansive range on display, but think of it less as a nostalgia set and more as a reminder that she’s still prolific as ever 50 years into her career. 8 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $52 to $152 via ar- shtcenter.org. CAROLINE VAL SAT 4/18 ▼ KEY BISCAYNE MAEVA Heiva Miami Polynesian Cultural Festival is the only celebration of its kind in Miami. Fun ac- tivities and friendly competitions include co- conut-tree climbing, fruit-carrying races, and beach wrestling. Take free Polynesian dance lessons or create your own lei at the festival’s arts and crafts stations. Then indulge in deli- cious treats, from shrimp rice plates and poke to refreshing shaved ice, for a true taste of the islands. 7 a.m. at Miami Marine Stadium, 3601 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne; heivami- ami.com. Admission is free via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIRAMAR RHYTHM IS GONNA GET YOU Hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Mess- man, this year’s Rhythms of Africa features performances by Jamaican singers J.C. Lodge, Richie Stephens, and Gem Myers, with special tributes to Cat Coore, Jimmy Cliff, and Sly Dunbar; all recently departed ti- tans of Jamaican music. That’s no accident — proceeds from the two-day event will support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Melissa, which ravaged the island nation last October. 7 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Pl., Miramar; 954-602-4500. Tickets cost $35 to $45 via miramarcultural- center.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 4/19 ▼ LITTLE HAVANA BATTER UP The Miami Marlins continue their run of themed giveaways with a freebie that leans heavily on nostalgia. For this matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, fans can snag throw- back Florida Marlins basketball jerseys pre- sented by Goya; the latest in a long line of promos that have turned home games into havens for collectors. And yes, we know what you’re thinking: A basketball jersey? Not base- ball? Hey, it looks dope, okay? Only for the first 10,000 fans will snag a tee, so park on a Little Havana abuelita’s driveway and get to the game early. 1:40 p.m. at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Wy., Miami; 305-480-1300. Tick- ets start at $14 to $149 via mlb.com. CAROLINE VAL MON 4/20 ▼ CORAL GABLES MIC DROP In partnership with the Miami Poetry Club and Books & Books Coral Gables, Palms & Po- etry Open Mic invites wordsmiths and novices alike to express themselves in a judgment-free space. Sign up in person for a chance to be one of the 25 poets to read at this edition, or check it out before you bare your soul next time — the N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 2 6 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 BIRTHDAY BOY John Waters Wednesday Photo by Greg Gorman ®
