8 April 30 - MAy 6, 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 | THU 4/30 ▼ HOLLYWOOD WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Rock legends Guns N’ Roses headline the offi- cial Miami Grand Prix kickoff concert at Hard Rock Live Thursday night, bringing enough noise to compete with even the loud- est revving engines. GNR defined an entire generation with its debut album, Appetite for Destruction, alone. Since then, the band has endured lineup changes and a famously long gap between projects to wind up here, with rock greats Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKa- gan playing together on the band’s 2026 tour. Start practicing your “Patience” whistle. 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Holly- wood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $190 to $596 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD MEMBERS ONLY If you’re a New Times member, you know your contributions not only help our local newsroom but also unlock some pretty sweet perks. This week, we’re teaming up with Per- oni to host an invite-only Race Week kickoff event with complimentary cocktails and beer, light bites, and limited-edition race-themed giveaways. The event comes on the heels of our Spring Membership Drive, which aims to keep our reporting accessible and ad-free. 7 p.m. at Throw Social, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Mi- ami; 833-745-9293; throwsocial.com. Become a member and RSVP via miaminewtimes.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 5/1 ▼ TAMIAMI ROOTED Plant moms and dads: Put those green thumbs to work at the Fair Expo Center’s Rare Plant Festival. You’ll browse and shop from a wide selection of plants and items from vendors such as Purification Orchids, Backyard Blooms, Live With Plants, Hiko Bonsai, and others. Whether you are an expert gardener or looking to get started, you’ll take home a one-of-a-kind addition to your collection. 10 a.m. at the Fair Expo Center, 10901 SW 24th St., Miami; 305-223-7060; fairexpo.com. Tickets cost $22 via rareplantfestival.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI GARDENS START YOUR ENGINES Now in its fifth year, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated weekends on the F1 calendar (and South Florida’s cultural calendar, for that matter). The world’s top drivers will zoom past the 19- turn, 3.36-mile circuit along the Miami Inter- national Autodrome’s makeshift beach and marina, palm trees, grandstands, and fan zones. For the music fans, Hard Rock Inter- national will host performances from Zedd, Nelly, Marshmello, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), Kane Brown, and Loud Luxury. Noon at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens. Tickets cost $75 to $105 via f1miamigp.com. CAROLINE VAL SAT 5/2 ▼ POMPANO BEACH DERBY DAY For one night only, restaurants including Ital- ian Fork, Cove Brewery, Baresco, La Paella Chef, and others will come together for Fine Food & Wine Derby Edition, an all-inclusive tasting experience showcasing some of the best bites and signature sips in Pompano. You’ll also enjoy live entertainment and ad- mire fellow attendees as they arrive dressed in their best Derby outfits. 6 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pom- pano Beach; 954-594-3010. Tickets cost $125 via pompanobeachchamber.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 5/3 ▼ LITTLE HAITI BOOK CLUB The Little Haiti Book Festival, presented by the Miami Book Fair and cultural preservation organization Sosyete Koukouy, returns with an all-day celebration of Haiti and its diaspora. Held both in person and online, the festival gathers authors, artists, educators, and local leaders for an immersive program featuring children’s workshops, dance performances, live music, fashion, and comedy. Peruse the vendor and book marketplace, take part in hands-on creative activities, and listen to panels exploring the country’s history, identity, and global influence. At the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Terr., Miami; 305-960-2969; miamibookfair.com. Admission is free. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ MIAMI BEACH ON PAPER PrintFest, a lively celebration of ephemera and DIY culture, returns to The Wolfsonian- FIU Sunday afternoon with free zine give- aways, a hands-on zine-making station, and a small press fair featuring more than 20 local artists. This year’s edition marks a decade of the Zines for Progress initiative, a Miami- Dade County public high school outreach program centered on addressing topical is- sues through zine-making. Bring your own T- shirt to create wearable art in a screen-printing session. 1 p.m. at The Wolfso- nian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001. Admission is free with RSVP via wolfsonian.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 5/4 ▼ PINECREST NOW WE’RE COOKIN’ Pull up a chair and settle in for an evening of thoughtful conversation and delicious inspi- ration at Chef’s Table: Adeena Sussman on Zariz. Sussman will sit down with Chef Mike Solomonov for an engaging discussion about her latest cookbook, Zariz. Named after the Hebrew word for “quick,” the book focuses on simple meals that don’t sacrifice flavor. 7 p.m. at The Hub, 5950 N. Kendall Dr., Pinecrest; 305-667-6667. Tickets cost $42 via thehubmiami.org. SOPHIA MEDINA TUE 5/5 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI TEARJERKER Nicholas Sparks’ tearjerker finally got the stage treatment it always deserved in 2024, and it’s every bit as devastating as you would expect. 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