10 May 8-14, 2025 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 5/8 ▼ MIAMI BEACH LET’S TALK Ignite your self-discovery and personal growth journey at TEDx Miami’s Beyond Boundaries: Ideas That Inspire. Challenge your thinking and transform your life with powerful talks from local leaders and experts. Speakers, including Sheena Davis, Dr. Sunita Sah, Dr. Katie Hart, Beren Millidge, and others, will discuss topics such as Women’s Healthcare, Childhood ADHD, Defiance, and Negotiation. 6 p.m. Thursday, at the New World Center, 500 17th St, Miami Beach; 305-673-3330; nws.edu. Tickets cost $67.50 to $135 via eventbrite. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LIBERTY CITY COOL STORY, BRO Get ready for a night of unforgettable tales at the Moth StorySlam. This open-mic event is all about sharing true, personal tales in five minutes or less. This month’s theme? “Only in Miami.” Think local legends, hidden gems, and those wild, one-of-a-kind moments that could only happen here. Whether you’re telling a story or just there to listen, this will be one for the books. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-284-8872; sandrellriverstheater.com. Tickets cost $15 via themoth.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DORAL HELLO, NURSE TikTok’s favorite ex-ER nurse-turned- stand-up comic, Steven Ho, brings his sharp, satirical “Is It An Emergency?” tour to the Miami Improv for a three-night run. Known for his viral “Tips from the ER” series, Ho delivers a hilarious, no-holds-barred take on the absurdities of healthcare and hospitals. Expect a mix of dark humor, real-life medi- cal mishaps, and the charisma that’s made Ho a social media sensation with more than 14 million followers. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, comedy nerd, or just someone who’s doom-scrolled through enough medical TikToks to feel like you’ve earned an honorary M.D., this show will keep you cackling. 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8; 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, May 9; and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441-8200; mi- amiimprov.com. Sold out. CAROLINE VAL FRI 5/9 ▼ CORAL GABLES EBONY AND IVORY Latin 2 Piano: From Rio to Miami will take you on a powerful musical journey across the broad spectrum of Brazilian music, from samba to choro, bossa nova, and maracatu. The concert features pianists Thito Camargo and Phil DeGreg, alongside bass, drums, and percussion players. They’ll play incredible compositions by Brazilian artists including Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pixinguinha, João Gil- berto, Hermeto Pascoal, Egberto Gismonti, and Milton Nascimento. Run away to Rio for the night — no passport required. 4 p.m. Fri- day, at the Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalu- sia Ave., Coral Gables; 786-362-5132. Tickets cost $35 via coralgables.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD JUST KEEP SWIMMING If you’ve ever belted out “Lose Control” in your car like it was your last karaoke night on Earth, then you already know the power of Teddy Swims. The genre-blending soul-pop sensation brings his raw vocals, big heart, and even bigger beard to Hard Rock Live Friday night. Swims, who began his career by singing covers on You- Tube and later exploded into the mainstream with chart-toppers and a breakout VMA mo- ment, is more than just a viral voice. He’s a sto- ryteller who weaves bluesy soul, rock, and R&B influences into every note. His newest single, “Bad Dreams,” is quickly climbing the charts, and South Florida fans can expect a complete emotional ride with stadium-sized anthems and tearjerking ballads. 8 p.m. Friday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797- 5531; casino.hardrock.com. Sold out. CAROLINE VAL SAT 5/10 ▼ MIAMI BEACH FIT TO PRINT We’re told never to judge a book by its cover, but no one said you couldn’t admire it! Covers are works of art, too. At PrintFest ‘25, you’re invited to celebrate them with several excit- ing activations, including a pop-up print fair by Exile Projects and a library open house. You’ll also get to make your own book art at the hands-on accordion book collage work- shop with artist Nicole Combeau. Whether you are creating or admiring, this event has something for everyone to enjoy. 1 p.m. Satur- day, at the Wolfsonian—FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001. Admission is free via wolfsonian.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE GOOD GUYS Experience an entertaining evening of music with the South Florida Pride Concert Band’s “Heroes and Villains,” presented by the Bears of South Florida. This special one-night event features the incredible talents of Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle and Tony and Grammy nominee Max von Essen. The pro- gram spotlights fictional heroes and villains, with songs spanning Broadway classics and blockbuster favorites. 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954- 462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets cost $45 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE THE ROCK SHOW If you’re a pop-punk fan longing for the days of yesteryear, this is the night for you. Blink-182 tribute band Blink-180 Deux is teaming up with Sad Boi, a Fall Out Boy tribute act, for a night of nostalgia and angst. Like the veteran acts they emulate, these bands have rocked music venues — including the House of Blues Orlando and Revolution Live — for years. You might opt to skip the mosh pit this N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F M A Y 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 5 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 JUST DANCE Fitz and the Tantrums at Revolution Live Sunday Photo by Blythe Thomas ®
