6 June 25 - July 1, 2026 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 6/25 ▼ CORAL GABLES GOOD TASTE Embark on a culinary journey filled with deli- cious food and unique dishes that can only be found in the City Beautiful with Flavors of the Gables. The city’s restaurants will serve up sa- vory bites and a taste of their signature dishes, so prepare to try offerings from La Rose Gastrobar, Fontana at The Biltmore Ho- tel, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Talavera Cocina Mexicana, among many others. 7 p.m. at the Coral Gables Golf & Coun- try Club, 990 Alhambra Cir., Coral Gables; 305-722-8783; coralgables.com. Tickets cost $80 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD GOALS The World Cup officially kicked off earlier this month, but the party doesn’t start until the Guitar Hotel says so. Its World Cup Kickoff Pool Party, headlined by Colombian musician Jessi Uribe, features a premium open bar and plenty of room to dance the night away be- neath the uniquely shaped hotel’s facade lights. Note that, although this is a pool party, the dress code calls for beach-casual looks. Leave the swimsuits at home for this one. 8 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; ca- sino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $128 via ticket- master.com. CAROLINE VAL FRI 6/26 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE MORE THAN WORDS What happens when the written word be- comes art all its own? ArtServe’s latest exhibi- tion, “The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words,” ex- plores exactly that, tracing the line between fine art and language through works that draw on poetry, storytelling, and the visual power of text on a surface. Friday is the open- ing reception for the exhibition, which runs through August 28. 6 p.m. at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-8190; artserve.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE LIGHTING STRIKES The Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes to life with drones that light up the Fort Lauderdale night sky at the DroneArt Show: Harry Potter. A 60-minute multi-sensory experience featuring music and visuals, the show features beloved characters and memorable moments from the renowned book and movie series. Enjoy food and drinks and take home a bit of the magic with Harry Potter-themed merchandise available for purchase. 8:30 p.m. at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, 3700 NW 11th Pl., Lauderhill; 954-357-5400; thedroneartshow.com. Sold out. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 6/27 ▼ OVERTOWN BLACK THOUGHT TEDxOvertown returns to the neighborhood’s Historic Lyric Theater with a lineup of ten speakers asking a single, pointed question: What does moving forward really mean if it doesn’t include everyone? This year’s event ex- plores the question’s implications on housing, education, health, and community wealth, with guests ranging from Jamarah Amani, a com- munity midwife and birth justice advocate, to Rae Chesny, a Zora Neale Hurston scholar, to Brandon Okpalobi, a STEM educator reaching 45,000 youths across 32 states, and Dominique Lavel Burrell-Paige, a psychologist reimagining Black wellness through storytelling. 4 p.m. at the Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami; 786-708-4610; bahlt.org. Tickets cost $20 via ted. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI LIVING HISTORY The American Revolution may have been fought in the 18th century, but subsequent revolutionary movements endured across the Caribbean and Latin America for generations. Three University of Miami historians will unpack that history — and its implications for Miami’s modern-day political and cultural landscape — at the newly renamed Museum of Miami on Saturday. Stick around after the Q&A for expedited entry into the National Archives’ traveling exhibition, “Freedom Plane: Documents That Forged a Nation,” on view through Sunday, July 5. 2 p.m. at the Museum of Miami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492. Tickets cost $35 via museumofmiami.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 6/28 ▼ GRAPELAND HEIGHTS PRIMERA CITA History is about to be made at Miami Free- dom Park, and no, we’re not talking about Messi breaking yet another record. On Sun- day night, two-time Grammy winner Carín León will headline the first-ever concert at Nu Stadium, the recently opened home of Inter Miami CF. The show is part of the Mexican musician’s 2026 North American tour and a celebration of his recent Grammy win for Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album. León has built one of contemporary Latin music’s most genre-defying careers with hits like “El Tóxico” and “Según Quién” featuring Maluma, and he recently shattered Rodeo- Houston’s attendance record. In September, he’ll become the first Latin artist to headline Sphere in Las Vegas. 8 p.m. at Nu Stadium, 1900 NW 37th Ave., Miami; nustadium.com. Tickets cost $49 to $308 via ticketmaster.com. CAROLINE VAL MON 6/29 ▼ MIAMI BEACH SUMMER NIGHTS Add some “Grease Lightnin’” to your date night as the 1978 musical classic “Grease” makes its way to the outdoor Rooftop Cinema Club screen. Follow good girl Sandy and greaser Danny Zuko as they find themselves in the same high school after a summer fling and navigate the challenges of fitting in while trying to keep their spark alive — and feel free to sing along to your favorite numbers under the stars. 8 p.m. at Rooftop Cinema Club, 1212 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $22 to $29 via rooftopcinemaclub.com. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F J U N E 2 5 - J U L Y 1 , 2 0 2 6 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 LOBA Shakira Wednesday Photo by Chris Polk ®
