8 June 5–11, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 6/5 ▼ CORAL GABLES ACTION! Directed by Bruno Mourral, Kidnapping Inc. follows two amateur gangsters who kidnap the son of a wealthy presidential candidate and accidentally kill him. Facing their potential demise, they stumble upon Patrick, a man who looks like the senator’s son, and his pregnant wife, Laura. The run-in ultimately leads to a political conspiracy in the midst of a heated election. Mourral will attend the screening for an in-person Q&A, so stay late for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this comedic thriller. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Tickets cost $11 to $12.75 via gablescinema.com. Sophia Medina ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE ANTICI– Do the Time Warp with Barry Bostwick, the original Brad Majors, at this unique Rocky Horror Picture Show screening. Featuring a live shadow cast, audience participation (with prop bags provided), and a costume contest, this event is a must for fans of the cult classic. VIPs can meet Bostwick, snap a photo, and get an autograph. Plus, check out an exclusive display of movie memorabilia and artifacts. This screening is perfect for both longtime fans and curious first-timers looking to see what all the hype is about. 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Broward Center, 201 Southwest Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter. org. Tickets cost $47 to $153 via ticketmaster. com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden FRI 6/6 ▼ FLAGAMI PROS AND CONS Calling all otakus! Celebrate your favorite anime, games, and fandoms at Otakufest, where you’ll cosplay as your favorite characters, meet fellow fans, and watch panels with prolific voice actors. This year’s talent roster includes stars from anime such as The Seven Deadly Sins, Hunter X Hunter, Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, Naruto, and others. 1 p.m. Friday, at the Miami Airport Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami; 786-734-3458. Tickets cost $31 to $82 via otakufest.com. Sophia Medina ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE JUST DANCE American rock band Dance Gavin Dance stops in South Florida for its Return of the Robot Tour Friday night, with Seattle-based pop band the Home Team, Chicago-based rock band Belmont, and five-piece California rock band Dwellings opening. Founded in 2005, Dance Gavin Dance has been going strong for two decades. In that time, the band has charted four Top-20 albums in the U.S. Their most popular tracks include “We Own the Night,” “Blue Dream,” “Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most,” and “Inspire the Liars.” 7 p.m. Friday, at the FTL War Memorial, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-828-5380; ftlwarmemorial. com. Tickets cost $63 via seatgeek.com. Sophia Medina ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI SHE WOLF Shakira headlines two back-to-back nights at Hard Rock Stadium this weekend on her career comeback Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. The Grammy-winning Colombian singer/songwriter, one of the most successful Latin music artists in history, is expected to play tracks spanning her more than three-decade career, from her ’90s alt- rock classic “Estoy Aquí” to “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” after which the tour is named. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-943-8000; hardrockstadium. com. Tickets cost $65 to $225 via ticketmaster. com. Caroline Val SAT 6/7 ▼ LAUDERDALE LAKES MANGO SEASON Get your hands on some sweet and juicy treats at the Island SPACE Mango Festival, an event dedicated to the king of all fruits. You’ll savor an array of mango-infused delicacies, including desserts, preserves, and refreshing juices, and shop for mango-inspired products, including lotions and fragrant candles. Expert workshops will also teach you how to cultivate your own crop of mangos, should you not have a tree of your own already. Noon, Saturday, at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, 3911 NW 30th Ave., Lauderdale Lakes; 954-999-0989. Tickets cost $23 via islandspacefl.org. Sophia Medina ▼ KEY BISCAYNE UNDER THE SEA Dive into a powerful cinematic journey at the International Ocean Film Festival. Just ahead of World Ocean Day, you’ll watch a series of short films spotlighting the ocean and its mysterious wonders. The event begins with a cocktail reception and performance led by artist Lauren Shapiro and wraps with a conversation with Ocaquatics Swim School founder Miren Oca. 5 p.m. Saturday, at the University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne; 305-421-4000. Tickets cost $35 via worldoceancelebration.miami. Sophia Medina ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI MI GENTE You’ve heard them blasting at the club and your family get-togethers, but now’s your chance to see Gente de Zona live as the Cuban musical duo celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Kaseya Center. Expect to hear hits like “La Gozadera,” “3 a.m.” and, of course, “Hablame de Miami.” Whether you’re bringing the tias, primos, or amigos, this concert will get the whole crew up on its feet. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $79 to $454 via ticketmaster.com. Caroline Val SUN 6/8 ▼ WYNWOOD CULT CLASSIC Movie lovers, unite! Meet like-minded individuals who relish digging into great (and not so great) films at this month’s Miami Moviegoers mixer. Head to Gramps for a screening of the cult classic Miami Connection, which was initially panned but is now appreciated for its bonkers plot involving motorcycle-riding ninjas, a cocaine deal, and a long-lost father. Yes, seriously. 3 p.m. N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F J U N E 5 - J U N E 1 1 , 2 0 2 5 W W W . M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R COSPLAY Otakufest, Friday Otakufest photo ®
