12 May 11-17, 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 | ▼ WYNWOOD EXTRA MUSTARD On Saturday, local indie-rock group Mustard Service performs at Gramps, joined by Better Than This and Folktale San Pedro. Formed in 2015, the quintet’s music is a dynamic fusion of rock, surf, jazz, funk, and bossa nova. They re- leased their sophomore album, C’est La Vie, in 2020 and are currently on a spring tour that has taken them to Brooklyn, Nashville, and Chicago — the Gramps performance marks the final stop. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $16 to $20 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN ALMOST PARADISE Puerto Rican singer Mora returns to Miami to perform at the FPL Solar Amphitheater downtown. The 27-year-old had a busy year in 2022, releasing two albums, Microdosis and Paraíso. He recently dropped his first single of 2023, “Rápido,” which combines Latin trap, reggaeton, and R&B influences to create an explicit confession of his yearning for inti- macy. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the FPL Solar Amphi- theater, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com. Tickets cost $35 to $250 via livenation.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE JONESING FOR A LAUGH Comedian and actress Leslie Jones takes the stage at the Parker on Saturday. Joined by special guest Lenny Marcus, the funny woman promises a night of nonstop laughter. Best known for her memorable stint on Sat- urday Night Live from 2014 to 2019, Jones hosts The Fckry podcast alongside Marcus and stars as Spanish Jackie in Taika Waititi’s popular comedy series Our Flag Means Death. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets cost $39.50 to $65 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 5/14 ▼ CORAL GABLES MOTHER LOVER Close your eyes and envision the perfect Mother’s Day. Can you see yourself savoring a delightful picnic, accompanied by mimosas, in a serene and lush environment? If so, you’re in luck, because Fairchild Tropical Bo- tanic Garden hosts Mother’s Day in the Garden this Sunday. Spoil Mom with a picnic for two that includes appetizers, sandwiches, and dessert ($70). For an additional $24, you can treat her to a mimosa tasting. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Culter Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667- 1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets cost $11.95 to $24.95; admission is free for children 6 and un- der. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE HAITI REMEMBER MOM Last year, musician Eric Garcia presented The Blues Opera, a one-man show that delved deeply into his experience of losing both his mother and father. On Sunday, Garcia, who performs under the name Uncle Scotchy, pops up at Magic 13 Brewing for The Blues Opera Live, a tribute to his mother on Mother’s Day. Garcia promises the performance will differ from last year’s critically acclaimed show. In addition to the show, a special Mother’s Day menu from Meat N’ Bone offers three courses for $65. 8 p.m. Sunday, at Magic 13 Brewing Co., 340 NE 61st St., Miami; magic13brewing.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN MON 5/15 ▼ CORAL GABLES WHAT A DEAL Running Monday through Friday, Copper 29’s Happy Hour is certain to leave you buzzed. From 5 to 7 p.m., stop by the Coral Gables bar for well-priced craft cocktails and delectable bites. From Moscow mules to margaritas, various cocktails are available for only $7 a pop. Feeling famished? The menu includes truffle mac ‘n’ cheese, pork sliders, barbecue chicken flatbread, and ceviche mixto, all priced at $10 apiece. 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Copper 29, 206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 786-830-9640; copper- 29bar.com. SOPHIA MEDINA TUE 5/16 ▼ MIAMI BEACH DIRTY GIRL Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo brings her Dirt Femme Tour to South Florida this Tues- day. In October, the 35-year-old artist released her fifth studio album, Dirt Femme, which in- cludes collaborations with SG Lewis and Channel Tres. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with notable acts such as Charli XCX, Alesso, Nick Jonas, Flume, and Martin Garrix. In addition, Tove Lo is an accom- plished songwriter who has penned tracks for Liam Gallagher, Dua Lipa, Lorde, Ellie Gould- ing, and Hillary Duff, among others. Hyper- pop singer Slayyyter is set to open Tuesday’s show. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; mi- amibeachbandshell.com. Tickets start at $54.97 to $92.36 via dice.fm. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 5/17 ▼ WEST FLAGLER FIRST LADY Join historic preservationist and author Becky Matkov as she engages in conversation with Carol Damian, curator of Miami Dade College’s Kislak Center, in a presentation ti- tled “Connecting Florida: Miami and Julia Tut- tle.” Matkov offers new insights into the life of Julia Tuttle, a prominent Miami pioneer. Tuttle first visited South Florida in 1875 and subsequently purchased 640 acres of land at the mouth of the Miami River. She later con- vinced industrialist Henry Flagler to extend his railroad further south, which ultimately led to the transformation of the area and the founding of the city of Miami. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St., Miami; 305-237-7749; koubekcenter.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ CORAL GABLES BURDENED BY THE PAST David Auburn’s acclaimed play Proof returns to South Florida for a full professional pro- duction after a 20-year hiatus, offering an en- gaging story that explores passion and familial bonds. The play centers on Cathe- rine, the daughter of a deceased mathemati- cal genius who struggled with math and mental illness. When Catherine and ex-grad- uate student Hal hit upon a proof regarding prime numbers in Robert’s office, their chal- lenge is to prove authorship and authenticity. Throughout the play, Catherine grapples with the fear of following in her father’s foot- steps, mathematically and mentally, while striving to maintain control of her life. 8 p.m. Wednesday through June 4, at Actors’ Play- house, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305- 444-9293; actorsplayhouse.org. Tickets cost $40 to $125. SOPHIA MEDINA Calendar@MiamiNewTimes Photo by Siempre Eric Mora at FPL Solar Amphitheater: Saturday
