9 May 16-22, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 5/16 ▼ DORAL PUNCHLINE PAPI Haitian-American comedian Malik S. stops at the Miami Improv on Thursday for a home- town show. In addition to stand-up comedy, the Miami native is also a writer and actor with a recurring role on CBS’s The Neighborhood, along with appearances on Black-ish, Born- Again Virgin, Zoe Ever After, and Netflix’s You People. He counts Cedric the Entertainer as a mentor, with Cedric giving him his first writing gig on the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441-8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets cost $25 to $35. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE ROCK ROYALTY Relive the legacy of British rock band Queen as the Parker hosts the tribute concert, One Night of Queen, on Thursday night. Per- formed by Gary Mullen & the Works, the concert allows fans of Queen to relive the band’s greatest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “We Are the Cham- pions.” Mullen has performed as Freddy Mercury since 2002, logging more than 150 shows across Europe and North America. 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parker- playhouse.com. Tickets cost $55 via ticket- master.com. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 5/17 ▼ VIRGINIA KEY SET SAIL Produced by Loud and Live, the SoFlo Boat Show promises to be “a haven for all sandbar- lovin’, offshore fishing, recreational cruising enthusiasts.” The event will take over the Mi- ami Marine Stadium for three days of all things nautical. There will be 100 boats in the water at the docks overlooking Biscayne Bay, with an additional 100 in the air-conditioned El Mar Pavilion. The pavilion will feature boating gear, accessories, electronics, fishing equipment, and apparel. There will also be the Fishing Zone, complete with a fishing simula- tor, and the Underwater Zone, highlighting innovative tech in a 15,000-gallon pool, in- cluding breathers, scuba gear, scooters, and spearguns. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami; sofloboatshow.com. Tickets cost $36.72 to $231.22. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ RELAND HIGH MAINTENANCE The Redland International Orchid Festival, held at the tranquil Fruit & Spice Park, will bring together aficionados of the flowering plant for three days of classes, competitions, and vendors. Since 1997, the event has allowed crowds to marvel at exquisite blooms and bring some rare varieties home. With orchids being somewhat fickle, you’ll also be able to learn from experts on how to take care of these majestic beauties. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri- day and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead; redlandorchidfestival.com. Tick- ets cost $20 to $50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ OVERTOWN PERFECT SETTING On Friday, Hampton Art Lovers invites you to enjoy the smooth sounds at Jazz Under a Simple Tree. Hosted at Overtown’s Historic Ward Rooming House every third Friday of the month, the event features music by the house band, consisting of Miami’s “First Lady of Jazz,” Carol Anne Taylor (vocals); Renee Cruz (bass); Brandon Lee Lewis (drums); and John Harden (piano). In addition to the music, you can peek at the current exhibition at the Ward Rooming House, “Conch House Hues,” featur- ing the work of the late artist Ray Rolston. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, at Historic Ward Rooming House, 249 NW Ninth St., Miami; 786-529- 8624; hamptonartlovers.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD WE ARE FAMILY Get ready to werk the runway at Yas Queen, an epic night featuring Drag Race All Star queens Manila Luzon and Trinity the Tuck, along with Miami drag icon Athena Dion. The party is part of R House’s series of summer events to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Friday’s celebration will also include performances by Juicy Love Dion and Kat Wilderness and serve as the official Florida launch party for Serv Vodka. Guest will receive a complimentary Serv vodka cocktail, with a portion of the night’s proceeds benefiting the Trevor Project. 8 p.m. Friday, at R House, 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-576-0201; rhousewynwood.com. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via sevenrooms.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ MIAMI HEATING UP After popping up during Miami Race Week, roving party Boiler Room makes its landfall in the Magic City again, this time as part of its world tour. The tour is billed as “championing trailblazing and bubbling scenes across 25 key cities.” The Miami stop features house legend Armand van Helden, Brooklyn DJ Dee Diggs, South African amapiano duo Major League Djz, Berlin-based DJ Roi Perez, and Aussie duo X Club. Rounding out the bill is local groove master Saturnsarii. The venue is still a secret, but expect the night to be filmed and broadcast across the internet. 9 p.m. Friday, at a secret location, Miami; boilerroom.tv. Tickets cost $70 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 5/18 ▼ LITTLE HAITI GYM BUDDY It’s May, and you’ve probably given up on your New Year’s resolution of hitting the gym more often. Get the motivation you need when Strength in the City and SweatPals host the Stronger Together Festival at ZeyZey on Satur- day. From yoga to HIIT and pilates, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of classes. There will also be live music, vendors, and in- structors in attendance, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Strength in the City Foundation, which brings health and wellness resources to underserved communities. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $60 to $100 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN ISLAND VIBES Celebrate Haitian culture and heritage when the 26th annual Haitian Compas Festival takes over the FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park. This year’s lineup includes sets by Kai, Nu Look, Klass, Ekip, Mood, Djapot, and Os- wald. Haitian compas band Mizik Mizik is also on the bill as an honorary guest, along with King Street and Team Lobey. Whoever you are excited to see, grab your Haitian flag and cele- brate everything that makes the Pearl of the N I G H T DAY W E E K O F M A Y 1 6 - M A Y 2 2 , 2 0 2 4 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 Photo by David Martinez ® THRILLA IN MANILA Yas Queen at R House Friday
