9 July 11-17, 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 7/11 ▼ SOUTH BEACH BROTHERLY LOVE Brazilian band Gilsons, comprised of Fran- cisco, João, and José Gil, the grandsons of Brazilian legend Gilberto Gil, stops at the Mi- ami Beach Bandshell on Thursday. The trio is known for its pop, samba, and reggae blend. In 2022, Gilsons received a Latin Grammy nomination for “Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album” for the album Pra Gente Acordar. Despite their leg up in the mu- sic industry, the brothers are carving their path on the scene. 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Mi- ami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $30.90 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WILTON MANORS NEXT STOP New City Players will close out its season with a bold reimagining of Tennessee Wil- liams’ iconic play, A Streetcar Named Desire, at Island City Stage. Directed by Stuart Meltzer, the company will bring the sexuality, sensual- ity, and poetry of Williams’ work to the stage. Leading the cast are Carbonell- and Silver Palm Award-nominated actress Elizabeth Price as Blanche DuBois and Carbonell Award-winner Timothy Mark Davis as Stan- ley Kowalski. 8 p.m. Thursday through August 4, at Island City Stage, 2304 Dixie Hwy., Wil- ton Manors; 954-376-6114; newcityplayers.org. Tickets cost $20 to $40. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SUNRISE BEAUTIFUL DEATH Directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, Corteo by Cirque du Soleil lands at the Amerant Bank Arena starting Thursday. The enchanting arena production premiered in Montreal in 2005 and has traveled to more than 20 coun- tries across four continents. Corteo takes place in the imagination of a clown who pic- tures his funeral in a festive atmosphere while being quietly watched over by angels. Of course, expect all the usual beautiful acrobat- ics Cirque du Soleil is known for. 7 p.m. Thurs- day through July 21, at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amer- antbankarena.com. Tickets start at $60 to $112 via seatgeek.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH MIAMI SIREN SHOW Everything’s better down where it’s wetter, and Area Stage Company’s production of The Little Mermaid proves that. Last summer, when it premiered at the Adrienne Arsht Center, it received rave reviews from critics who ap- plauded artistic director Giancarlo Rodaz’s immersive take on the Disney musical. On Thursday, it’s returning to the stage as a sleeker, shorter production at the Shops of Sunset Place through August 4. This time, Ar- iel will be played by Delaney Benson, the daughter of Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in the original 1989 animated film. 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday through August 4, at the Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Dr., #350, South Mi- ami; 305-663-0482; areastage.org. Tickets cost $75 to $100 via tickettailor.com. ISABEL RIVERA FRI 7/12 ▼ MIAMI-DADE IN SPANISH, PLEASE Produced by Teatro Avante, the 38th edition of the International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami will take over theaters across the city, presenting Spanish-language plays from the- ater companies from Spain and Latin Amer- ica. Productions will occur across three venues: the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Koubek Center, and the Westchester Cultural Arts Center. A total of 11 plays will be presented, including Mar Puig and Mateu Peramiquel’s Alan (July 12-14), Stefanie Neukirch’s Barrabás, a Dog’s Story (July 19-21), Sergio Blanco’s The Rage of Nar- cissus (July 26-28), and Abel González Melo’s Dissonance (August 1-4). Friday through Au- gust 4, at various locations, Miami; teat- roavante.org. Ticket prices vary. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HIALEAH SUBURBAN ANGST Longing for the days of Warped Tour, check- ered Vans, and mosh pits? Were you an emo kid who grew up in la cuidad que progresa? On Fri- day, Emo Noche Hialeah at Unbranded Brewing is the perfect chance to let your scene-kid flag fly and rock out to your favorite angsty hits. Presented by Xtunral and hosted by DJ 7.zip, you’ll be jamming to music that ranges from metalcore to pop-punk played all night long. 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, at Unbranded Brewing Co., 1395 E. 11th Ave., Hialeah; 786-332-3097; un- brandedbrewing.com. Admission is free with RSVP via shotgun.live. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH SUPER POWER Comic book, anime, and pop-culture aficio- nados rejoice! Florida Supercon returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center to cele- brate geek culture in all its forms. The three- day convention will bring celebrities, panelists, vendors, and cosplayers to Miami Beach. Among this year’s special guests are David Tennant (Doctor Who), Matthew Mer- cer (Critical Role, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), and Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death, The Sex Lives of College Girls). There will also be an artist alley, interactive performances, gaming tournaments, cosplay workshops, and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Satur- day and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Con- vention Center Dr., Miami Beach; floridasu- percon.com. Tickets cost $50 to $300. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ TAMIAMI CLASS IS IN SESSION Looking to get low to some heavy bass? Make your way to Bass Drop University, a two-day music festival guaranteed to shake the grounds of Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The multigenre music event will feature some of the best names in dance and hip-hop music, including Two Friends, Nghtmre, Sheck Wes, and Armani White. This party is open to everyone looking to enjoy a wallop of hard beats, not just FIU students. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Satur- day, at Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus (Lot 5), 11200 SW Eighth St., Miami; bdufestival.com. Tickets cost $56.65 to $129.78 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 7/13 ▼ CORAL GABLES MANGOS AND MORE On Saturday and Sunday, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts the juiciest event of the season. The garden’s annual Mango Festival promises a deserving tribute to the “king of fruit,” featuring hundreds of exotic mango varieties and a themed marketplace, brunch menu, and cocktail menu. Once you’ve had your fill of the fruit, enjoy the festival’s family fun zone’s giant Jenga, water balloon toss, and more, as well as live music performances by local artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667- 1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets cost $11.95 to $24.95; admission is free for children 5 and un- der. ISABEL RIVERA ▼ WYNWOOD READING LIST Bookleggers Library will celebrate 12 years of giving away free books with the Great Bookleg- gers Birthday Bake-Off on Saturday. The bake- off will be judged by local stars like Ryan Pfeffer from the Infatuation, El Bagel owner Mattison N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J U L Y 1 1 - 1 7 , 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 FAMILY MATTERS Gilsons at the Miami Beach Bandshell Thursday Courtesy of the artist’s management ®
