10 June 15-21, 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 | THU 6/15 ▼ CORAL GABLES ONCE UPON A TIME Dragons have escaped their fairy-tale setting and taken over Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Dragon and Mythical Creatures trans- forms the garden into an enchanted greens- pace filled with 16 of the fiercest fire-breathing animals and storybook crea- tures. Grab the kids and walk the grounds to encounter marvelous beasts. Fairchild is also hosting activities and quests to enhance this mystic adventure. From saving dragon eggs from human trespassers to princess tales and tea on the terrace, prepare yourself for an un- forgettable adventure. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- day through September 4, at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden. org. Tickets cost $11.95 to $24.95; children 5 and under are free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ UPPER EASTSIDE GLOBAL REACH Afrobeats might be one of the hottest emerging genres on the global stage right now. Luckily, Miami is home to several par- ties highlighting the music style, including the monthly AfroPiano. Billing itself as the city’s only “100% Afrobeat and amapiano experience,” the party takes place at the An- derson every third Thursday of the month. Resident DJs 420True and ChipFresh de- liver the tunes, accompanied by the steel- pan stylings of Samurai Si. 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Anderson, 709 NE 79th St., Miami; 786-401-6330; theandersonmiami.com. Ad- mission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 6/16 ▼ DOWNTOWN LEAGUE OF HIS OWN It wasn’t long ago that Colombian singer- songwriter Feid seemed like he was on the cusp of gaining mainstream attention, but he always seems to stand in the shadows of other superstars like Karol G and J Balvin. With his fifth studio album, 2022’s Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos el Álbum, Feid is finally getting recognized. He’s now brought his massively successful Ferxxo Ni- tro Jam Underground Tour to North Amer- ica, which is set to wrap up in Florida. It lands at the Kaseya Center on Friday, then detours north to Orlando before returning to Miami on Sunday. 8 p.m. Friday and Sun- day, at Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $54.75 to $165 via ticketmaster. com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ LITTLE HAVANA WINNING FORMULA Dominican-American singer Romeo Santos takes over LeonDepot Park as part of his world tour taking him through Latin Amer- ica, North America, and Europe. Santos first broke out in the Latin music scene as the lead vocalist of the bachata group Aventura. He skyrocketed to even greater fame as a solo artist, selling more than 40 million albums and 100 million singles. His most recent al- bum, Fórmula Vol. 3, features collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Rosalía, bachata art- ist Luis Miguel del Amargue, and Christian Nodal. 9 p.m. Friday, at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 305-480-1300; mlb.com/ marlins/ballpark. Tickets cost $59.95 to $499.95 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD BANGS FOR DAYS If you haven’t heard, the early 2000s hipster craze is back and rebranded as “indie sleaze.” Back then, Miami was home to many “indie sleaze” parties like Revolver, SpiderPussy, and Poplife. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic for long-gone venues like Piccadilly Garden or Pawn Shop or were barely born back then and are curious to see what it was like, Sweat Records delivers the perfect opportunity with Take Me Out, a 2000s indie dance party at Gramps on Friday night. Dance the night away to your favorite hits from acts like the Strokes, Miss Kittin, and Franz Ferdinand as DJs Craigs and Lolo command the decks all night long. 9 p.m. Friday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $10 to $15 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 6/17 ▼ SOUTH BEACH NO MEAT NEEDED On Saturday, food influencer the Hungry Black Man returns with the seventh edition of his Soul Vegan Festival. At Lummus Park in South Beach, the festival puts a plant-based spin on soul food, inviting chefs to serve au- thentic Caribbean and African-American dishes. Vendors serve up some of their most savory meals without meat. Since healthy liv- ing isn’t just about food, the festival invites you to participate in several health-focused activities, such as yoga and dancing. Plus, there will be live performances by local bands, giveaways, and competitions. 1 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, at Lummus Park, 600 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; soulveganfestival.com. Ad- mission is free with RSVP; VIP tickets cost $50 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ EL PORTAL OLLIE, OLLIE, OLLIE Put your skating skills to the test on Saturday at ShredFest at SkateBird. Hosted by Sk8pak and Beyond the Board, the event promises a full day of skate competitions, longboard dancing lines, and tricks by pro skaters. After skating, stick around for a dance party with DJs Le Cid, Anita Blunt, and Manu Magick. The event will also collect much-needed re- sources for the unhoused. 1 to 11 p.m. Satur- day, at SkateBird, 533 NE 83rd St., El Portal; skatebirdmiami.com. Tickets cost $10 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ WILTON MANORS UNITED IN PRIDE On Saturday, South Florida’s largest Pride event takes over the state’s largest gaybor- hood, Wilton Manors. Stonewall Pride Parde & Street Festival celebrates the LGBTQ commu- nity with a party along Wilton Drive. From 3 to 11 p.m., enjoy the block-party atmosphere featuring seven stages of entertainment, ven- dors, clubs, and businesses along the strip. The parade starts at 7 p.m. with Real House- wives of Miami star Julia Lemigova and com- munity leader Ederick E. Johnson serving as grand marshals. 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, at Wil- ton Drive between NE 11th Avenue and 20th Street, Wilton Manors; stonewallpride.lgbt. Tickets cost $8 to $225. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH RULING THE WORLD British producer Ilan Bluestone lands at the SLS South Beach for a set at its poolside N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J U N E 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 2 3 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 BACK FROM THE DEAD Melanie Martinez at Hard Rock Live Wednesday Atlantic Records photo ®
