10 April 27 - MAy 3, 2023 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 | THU 4/27 ▼ SOUTH BEACH DAD JOKES On Thursday, Books & Books hosts a talk with Dave Barry, the Pulitzer Prize-winning hu- morist and New York Times bestselling au- thor, at Five Park Residences in Miami Beach. Barry will discuss his latest book, Swamp Story, which delves into the shady characters, greedy individuals, and viral infamy com- monly associated with Florida. Barry gained widespread recognition through his long- running humor column in the Miami Herald. Attendees of Thursday’s chat will receive a complimentary copy of Swamp Story, subject to availability. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at Five Park, 500 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; booksand- books.com. Admission is free with RSVP via [email protected]. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE RIVER TOTE-ALLY CREATIVE Join Fiber Friends at Understory on Thursday for its Hand Embroidery Workshop and unleash your creativity. In this three-hour session, you will learn the fundamentals of embroidery and adorn canvas tote bags. You’ll be taught vari- ous techniques, including fabric marking, stitch selection, and design creation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer seeking to enhance your skills, this workshop will help you become your own designer. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Understory, 7135 NW First Ct., Mi- ami; instagram.com/miamifiberfriends. Tickets cost $45 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WEST FLAGLER GREENER PASTURES Brigid Baker Wholeproject performs “Meadow,” a dance tribute to composer Thomas Meadowcroft, on the stage of the Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s On.Stage Black Box Theater. The show will feature two performances: “ABRACADABRA” and “arba- dacarba,” set to Meadowcroft’s music. Ac- cording to the company, the production will showcase “a physical and symbolic language of awe woven in the language of light.” 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Mi- ami; 305-547-5414; miamidadecountyaudito- rium.org. Tickets cost $25 via ticketmaster. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ EL PORTAL ROLLIN’ WITH THE HOMIES Wheel your way over to SkateBird and join Omni’s Sound Sessions for a relaxed night of skating accompanied by some local music this Thursday. The lineup features amazing artists such as Wax Worms, Catalyst, and Don’t Panic! To keep up with the tagline of being the “coolest place on a Thursday,” the event also includes food, vendors, and games. Skaters, including skateboarders, rollerbladers, and scooters, enjoy free entry, while the $12 ad- mission fee includes two drink tickets. 8 p.m. Thursday, at SkateBird Miami, 533 NE 83rd St., El Portal; 305-603-8015; skatebirdmiami.com. Tickets cost $12 via shotgun.live. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 4/28 ▼ DOWNTOWN RIDDLE ME THIS On Friday, head to the James L. Knight Center and follow the bat signal to experience The Batman in Concert, a one- night-only event that brings the 2022 blockbuster film to life with a live symphony. The film, starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, will be accompanied by Michael Giacchino’s score, which the orchestra will perform live. This marks the Miami debut of the DC in Concert series, which has been touring the globe. Here’s hoping Wonder Woman and Superman will receive the same treatment in the future. 8 p.m. Friday, at the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami; 305-416-5970; jlkc.com. Tickets cost $40 to $120 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN THAT THING On Friday, Nu Deco Ensemble, alongside Allen Stone and Derrick Hodge, takes the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in their final performance of the season. The orchestra will present their rendition of Lauryn Hill’s 1998 masterpiece, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, reimagined for this performance. Hodge’s newly commissioned orchestral piece will also make its world premiere, and Stone will join the ensemble in a special collabora- tion. 8 p.m. Friday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $35 to $115. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN PARTY STARTER Tech-house producer Kyle Walker takes over the decks at Floyd on Saturday. Despite his relatively short career, Walker has already made waves in the industry, releasing tracks on reputable labels such as Repopulate Mars, Dim Mak, Club Sweat, and Toolroom Re- cords. His music also has received support from prominent acts like Vintage Culture, John Summit, and Claptone. Joining Walker on Friday’s bill are resident duo Miguelle & Tons. 11 p.m. Friday, at Floyd, 34 NE 11th St., Suite B, Miami; 786-357-6456; floydmiami. com. Tickets cost $22.60 to $50.69 via dice.fm. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 4/29 ▼ SOUTH BEACH MEAT WHO? The Hungry Black Man hosts the seventh- annual Soul Vegan Festival, where notable chefs will showcase authentic Caribbean and African-American meatless dishes. Come hungry and indulge in the savory and deli- cious meals provided by a variety of food vendors. After satisfying your taste buds, participate in several health-focused activi- ties, such as yoga and dancing. Local bands will also perform music, and there will be giveaways and prize-winning competitions for added fun. 1 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, at Lum- mus Park, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, Miami Beach; soulveganfestival.com. General admission is free; VIP tickets cost $50 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN COMEDIC CANDOR Florida Grand Opera (FGO) will whisk you away to 18th-century Spain with its produc- tion of The Barber of Seville. Composed by Gioachino Rossini, the opera first pre- miered in Rome in 1816, and since then, it’s become one of the defining works of the art form. FGO last performed the opera in 2015, and this time Matt Cooksey directs it in his debut with the company. Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Doche will play the role of Ros- ina, while tenor Michele Angelini and bari- tone Young-Kwang Yoo will play Count Almaviva and Figaro, respectively. The op- era will be sung in Italian with English- and Spanish-projected translations. 7 p.m. Sat- urday, 2 p.m. Sunday, and 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949- 6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $20 to $234. JOSE D. DURAN N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 2 7 - M A Y 3 , 2 0 2 3 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 STRANGE BEDFELLOWS Allen Stone and Nu Deco Ensemble at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Friday Photo by Lonnie Webb ®
