8 June 12-18, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | MonthXX–MonthXX,2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 6/12 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI TROPICALIA Colombian sensation Fonseca brings his ac- claimed Tropicalia Tour to Miami for a one- night-only performance at the Kaseya Center. The tour supports his 2024 Latin Grammy- winning album of the same name, which fea- tures collaborations with legends including Juan Luis Guerra and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Accompanied by a 12-piece live band, the per- former will take audiences on a musical jour- ney through his greatest hits and new tracks. 8 p.m. Thursday at Kaseya Center, 601 Bis- cayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacen- ter.com. Tickets cost $63 to $219 via ticketmaster.com. CAROLINE VAL FRI 6/13 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH Gradual change is hard to notice, but photo- graphs can offer some perspective. Husband- and-wife team Annette and Rudi Rada documented South Florida and the Carib- bean for about three decades, and HistoryMi- ami is exhibiting their work for an enlightening glimpse at the region that once was. The duo’s images, on display with Photo- graphing Mid-Century South Florida and the Ca- ribbean, tell the story of Miami’s shift from a post-war city to a tropical hub, giving context to help us understand the city we know today. 10 a.m. Friday at HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492. Museum admission costs $8 to $15 via historymiami.org. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI STRINGS ATTACHED Award-winning electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling has made a career of merging her clas- sical training with contemporary pop sounds. She’s collaborated with artists including John Legend and Sabrina Carpenter, but she’s a musical force in her own right. She got her start on YouTube but had her breakthrough moment in 2012, when she released her dub- step violin track “Crystallize.” Some of her re- cent releases include “Evil Twin” featuring Shuba and “Unfolding” featuring Rachel Plat- ten. On Friday, she’ll headline at the Arsht Center backed by the Atlantic Studio Philhar- monic. 8 p.m. Friday, at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-468-2000. Tickets cost $71 to $177 via arshtcenter.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DORAL WHAT A JOKE It’s only right that the first international Spanish-language comedy festival would take place in Miami. The Miami Es un Chiste Comedy Festival features more than 16 shows with renowned comedians from Latin America and Spain, including Lucho Mellera, Luis Chataing, Fabrizio Copano, and Martita de Graná. Audiences can enjoy everything from stand-up sets to live pod- cast recordings and multi-act showcases. Friday, June 13, through Saturday, June 21, at the Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste. 224, Doral; 305-441-8200; miamiimprov.com. Ticket costs vary. CAROLINE VAL SAT 6/14 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI BLACK HISTORY Celebrate the legacy and creativity of Black visual artists with Pèrez Art Museum Miami’s Free Second Saturdays: Juneteenth Celebration. Among the artists represented are Gordon Parks, Kwame Brathwaite, and Samuel Fosso, along with live performances and workshops by local nonprofit Path to Hip-Hop. While you’re there, check out PAMM’s latest exhibition, “Language and Image,” the museum’s largest photography exhibition to date. 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pèrez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ KEY BISCAYNE KEEP MIAMI WEIRD No matter how long you’ve lived in Miami, there’s always something new to discover about the city you love. Bas Fisher Invitational invites you to the Weird Miami Boat Tour, during which artist Lee Pivnik will guide you through the strange history of the Miami River and the people who’ve lived alongside it. Even if you think you know Miami, you’ll learn something new. 6 p.m. Saturday at Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Tickets cost $65 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE UNTIL FREEDOM The Parker’s Hued Songs is part of a spate of Juneteenth celebrations throughout South Florida this month. This multimedia celebra- tion incorporates gospel, spoken word, dance, and other forms of artistic expression in ser- vice of the eternal march toward liberation and freedom. Under the direction of execu- tive artistic director Kunya Rowley, the pro- duction features local and international talents, including musical director King Fri- day and choreographer Gentry George. The evening begins with screenings of several short films exploring Black liberation, fol- lowed by a 75-minute performance. Then, guests will enjoy a pop-up market featuring works by local Black artisans and vendors. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets cost $29 to $53 via ticketmaster.com. CAROLINE VAL SUN 6/15 ▼ CORAL GABLES LIFE IMITATING ART Bill Cosford Cinema’s Sundays at the U With Movies series screens 1995’s To Die For, a dark comedy that explored America’s obsession with celebrities long before reality TV had claws. Directed by Gus Van Sant and starring actors including Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoe- nix, and Casey Affleck, this twisted tale of ambition, vanity, and televised sociopathy will have you questioning what you would do for fame. 1 p.m. Sunday at Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-4627; cosfordcinema.com. Tickets cost $6 via events. miami.edu. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI LET’S GET LOUD Brazilian pop sensation Luísa Sonza brings her Escândalo Íntimo tour to Miami Sunday night with a set showcasing her genre-blend- ing sound and bold stage presence. The Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is one NIGHT+DAY W E E K O F J U N E 1 2 - 1 8 , 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 ROXIE MUSIC Chicago Tuesday Photo by Jeremy Daniel ®
