12 May 4 - May 10, 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 5/4 ▼ WYNWOOD REVVED UP To celebrate Miami Race Week, Swarm hosts Racing Fan Fest again, an off-track fan experi- ence located in the heart of Wynwood. If you’re priced out of the action at the Miami International Autodrome, you can watch the drivers speed down the track on the big screen at Wynwood Marketplace. Additional inducements: an exhibition of former race cars; racing simulators; pop-up shops by Oak- ley, Soul Runner, Racing Miami, and Levi’s; and the Red Bull Fan Zone. On Saturday, EDM producer Gryffin delivers a live performance that’ll be broadcast live on ESPN. 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday and Friday and noon to 3 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Wynwood Market- place, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; racing- fanfest.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH IT’S ALL GREEK TO HIM On Saturday, O Cinema showcases Byron Hurt’s documentary Hazing with the support of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. The film delves into the culture and rituals surrounding the pledging pro- cess, weaving together Hurt’s personal ex- periences with the practice of hazing. Although the focus begins with Black Greek- letter organizations, the scope of the film ex- pands as it progresses. Ultimately, through intimate interviews with victims’ families, survivors, and Hurt’s fraternity brothers, the documentary explores the hazards of haz- ing. 7 p.m. Thursday, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471-3269; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $11. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH LIVING ON THE EDGE On Thursday, Miami New Drama hosts the world premiere of Create Dangerously, Lileana Blain-Cruz’s theatrical adaptation of Ed- widge Danticat’s book of essays. This play promises to ignite the imagination and stir the soul as it explores the power of creativity in the face of adversity. It effectively cele- brates the immigrant artist and the spirit of the human heart. With Drama League and Obie-winning director and playwright Blain- Cruz at the helm, the adaptation is in good hands. 8 p.m. Thursday through May 28, at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-674-1040; miaminewdrama.org. Tickets cost $46.50 to $76.50. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ WEST MIAMI FAR, FAR AWAY Today is May the Fourth, which can only mean one thing: Star Wars Day! And what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a fun-filled evening of trivia, karaoke, and drinks? Seven Seas Bar hosts Star Wars Trivia-Oke on Thursday, courtesy of Trivia Miami. Bring your A-game and show off your knowledge of the most ob- scure Star Wars trivia only the most ardent fan of the space opera would know. After the trivia competition, karaoke commences at 10 p.m. Such a shame that the “Cantina Band” song has no lyrics. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Seven Seas Bar, 2200 SW 57th Ave., Miami; 305-266-6071; face- book.com/sevenseasbar. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 5/5 ▼ MIAMI GARDENS CIRCUIT PARTY The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix is set to take over the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium for a thrilling weekend of racing. The event begins on Friday with sev- eral practice sessions, followed by qualifying sessions the next day. Sunday brings the Grand Prix itself, and the question on everyone’s mind is whether 25-year-old Dutchman Max Verstappen can repeat his 2022 performance or if a rival like Charles Leclerc of Monaco or British driver Lewis Hamilton will overtake him. Verstappen has already emerged victori- ous in the Bahrain and Australian grands prix this year, so he’s sure to put up a fight. Noon Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at the Miami International Autrodrome, 347 Don Sh- ula Dr., Miami Gardens; f1miamigp.com. Tick- ets cost $590 to $6,000. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH SANDY SOIREE Prepare to dance the night away on the sands of Miami Beach as Link Miami Rebels and Club Space present Sunset on the Sand, a three-day extravaganza of nonstop dance mu- sic. The festivities kick off on Friday with a set by British producer Michael Bibi and Astra Club (featuring DJ Tennis B2B Carlita). On Saturday, Chicago house producer John Sum- mit and Blond:Ish take the stage, and Austra- lian DJ Fisher wraps things up on Sunday. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, at Lummus Park, Tenth Street and Ocean Drive; Miami Beach; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $175 to $750. via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD BROTHERLY LOVE Nick, Joe, and Kevin — better known as the Jo- nas Brothers — perform at the Hard Rock Live on Friday as part of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix’s official events. Following their reunion in 2019 and their fifth album, Happiness Begins, the trio will release their highly anticipated fol- low-up, The Album, in May. The record has al- ready been teased with two hit singles, “Wings” and “Waffle House,” so expect to hear them performed live along with fan favorites like “Burnin’ Up” and “Sucker.” 8 p.m. Friday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $105 to $205 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 5/6 ▼ DANIA BEACH LATIN EXPLOSION Get ready to make some noise as Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez take the stage at Dania Improv on Saturday! Well, not the real J.Lo and Mr. Worldwide, but a Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez Drag Brunch. Hosted by Crystal Ross LePaige, this event promises to be an absolute blast, with nonstop entertainment, laughter, and sing- alongs. Costumes are encouraged, and there’s a two-drink minimum. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat- urday, at Dania Improv, 177 N. Pointe Dr., Dania Beach; 954-981-5653; daniaimprov.com. Tickets cost $18 to $28. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WEST FLAGLER GIRL INTERRUPTED La Fille mal Gardée, a comic ballet in two acts, premiered in France in 1789 with choreogra- phy by renowned ballet master Jean Dauberval. Centuries later, it is widely re- N I G H T DAY W E E K O F M A Y 4 , 2 0 2 3 - M A Y 1 0 , 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 FLOOR IT Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood Marketplace Thursday Photo courtesy of Swarm ®
