11 APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | Kitty Oliver, and artist Reyna Noriega. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; ourvoicefest.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN WORK, WORK, WORK On Saturday, Nu Deco Ensemble invites you on a musical journey alongside R&B sensation Durand Jones and Grammy- nominated singer-songwriter Emily King. The evening will feature the pre- miere of an orchestral commission by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, a multi-in- strumentalist who has worked with art- ists like Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Thundercat. The orchestra will also present a reimaging of Rihanna’s chart- topping hits and Maurice Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Adri- enne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305- 949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $35 to $115. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 4/28 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE LAB WORK Left-field R&B singer Mariah the Scien- tist stops at Revolution Live on Sunday as part of her To Be Eaten Alive Tour. The Atlanta native released her third album, To Be Eaten Alive, last October, featuring collaborations with 21 Savage and Young Thug and produc- tion by London on da Track, Kaytranada, and WondaGurl. The record is also her first since leaving RCA to sign with Epic Records. The opener for Sunday’s show is up-and-coming Canadian singer Chxrry22. 7 p.m. Sunday, at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lau- derdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Sold out. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE CASE BY CASE True crime junkies: Dr. Rachel Toles stops at the Parker to present her show “The Psychol- ogy of Serial Killers” on Sunday. Under Toles’ expert guidance, you’ll dive into a serial kill- er’s mind and understand their methodology. She’ll discuss what leads people to become serial killers, backed by statistics and studies. The program will also delve into the different categories of serial killers, the types of crimes they engage in, and the type of crime scenes and hints they are known to leave behind. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St, Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parker- playhouse.com. Tickets cost $25 to $45 via tick- etmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD IT’S A CONSTRUCT Can you believe it’s been seven years since Gender Blender hit the scene? The punk queer party, sponsored by Impulse Group, cele- brates the milestone on Sunday at Gramps with live music from Cannibal Kids, Buko Boys, and the Forum and drag performances by Sin Silva, Aurora Natrix, and Karla Croqu- eta. As usual, PartyKarloz will be the eve- ning’s host, with the promise that this will be one bash for the books. 9 p.m. Sunday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $10 to $15 via eventbrite.com. ASH- LEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 4/29 ▼ CORAL GABLES YOU’RE WORST ENEMY If you’re a woman in 2024, you’ll already know that social media is not your friend. It constantly reminds you that you’re not pretty, thin, or rich enough. However, if you want to break from that abusive relationship, stop by Books & Books on Monday when author Kara Alaimo will discuss her book Over the Influ- ence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls – And How We Can Take It Back. She’ll be in conversation with Kristal Brent Zook, talking about how the current media landscape is crafted to prey on your vulnera- bilities and how to recognize the subtle and not-so-subtle sexism and misogyny you find online. 6:30 p.m. Monday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 4/30 ▼ LITTLE HAITI SIP ON INSPIRATION Grab a brush and beer on Tuesday when Magic 13 Brewing hosts Brush & Brews. No matter your skill level, the acrylic painting class will have you unleashing your creative energy on the canvas in a laid-back atmosphere. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance from a skilled instructor and be allowed to connect with other would-be painters. 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Magic 13 Brewing Co., 340 NE 61st St., Miami; 786-773-9139; magic13brewing.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DORAL FORGET THE CLOCK Instead of heading out to the usual happy hour, the Doral Yard invites you to unwind after work at Hatha Yoga, led by the Lotus Institute for Wellness. The session will focus on bringing power and strength through invigorating stretches and movements. Throughout the practice, you’ll experience some dharma talk, align your inner chakras, and enhance the positive energy around you. After the class, sit back and relax with drinks and bites from the Doral Yard’s array of vendors. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St., Ste. 106, Doral; 786-843-5106; thedoralyard.com. Tickets cost $9.50 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA WED 5/1 ▼ SOUTH BEACH CAVIAR DREAMS Before Miami Race Week kicks things off, Issabella’s on Lincoln Road and Perrier Jouët beckon you to indulge in their F1 Champagne & Caviar Dinner on Wednesday. The six-course menu will rev up your taste buds as somme- lier Benjamin Desrousseaux guides you through each course. The menu includes a Hokkaido scallop and caviar, a creamy lin- guine caviar pasta, and an herb-crusted rack of lamb. The dinner ends on a sweet note, with a Champagne-poached pear and mas- carpone cream. 7:30, 8, 8:30, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Issabella’s, 1022 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-397-8040; issabellas.com. Dinner cost $175 via resy.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ NORTH BEACH UNDER INFLUENCE Swedish singer-songwriter José González is currently on the road celebrating the 20th an- niversary of his debut album, Veneer. The tour wraps up on Wednesday when he stops at the Miami Beach Bandshell. At the show, he’ll perform his 2003 album in its entirety, along with some other of his classics. The indie-folk artist is perhaps best known for his cover of the Knife’s “Heartbeats,” taking it from an electropop juggernaut to a soft acoustic con- templation on love. 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Mi- ami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $56.65 to $211.15 via dice.fm. JOSE D. DURAN [email protected] Gender Blender at Gramps, Sunday Photo by Christopher Collins
