6 July 17-23, 2025 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 7/17 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI BECAUSE THE NIGHT Techies, plug in and power up with NightLab: Beyond the Algorithm. This adults-only event invites guests to experience Frost Science’s latest exhibition, “AI: More Than Human.” Plus, attendees will enjoy a special multime- dia production inside the Frost Planetarium, presented by Miami’s MyFi Studio. Get hands-on with interactive STEM activities, explore the museum after hours, engage with community partners and fellow attendees, and enjoy food and drinks. 7 p.m. at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Bis- cayne Blvd., Miami; 305-434-9600. Tickets cost $29.95 via frostscience.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT Break a sweat with Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Sweat Series’ BPM Power workout. For 45 minutes, you’ll use resistance and mini bands to get your heart rate up against the backdrop of PAMM’s waterfront terrace. The experience is open to athletes of all levels. Get there early to get hyped with a pre-workout DJ set. 5 p.m. at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000. Admission is free with RSVP via pamm.org. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 7/18 ▼ MIAMI BEACH ANIME-NIACS Calling all anime lovers, comic book collec- tors, cosplayers, gamers, and pop culture fa- natics! Your favorite fandom weekend is officially back and bigger than ever. Florida Su- percon takes over Miami Beach once again with creative cosplay, celebrity meet-and- greets, exclusive merch, and panels you won’t want to miss. This year’s celebrity lineup fea- tures guests such as Final Fantasy VII’s Briana White, Britt Baron, Suzie Yeung, and Aleks Le, Doctor Who’s Billie Piper and Christopher Ec- cleston, Marvel Avenger Jeremy Renner, and many others. 10 a.m. at the Miami Beach Con- vention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; 786-276-2600. Tickets cost $64 to $119 via floridasupercon.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH JAZZ MAN Arranger, conductor, producer, and pianist Brian Murphy has worked alongside musical heavyweights including Wynton Marsalis, Di- ana Krall, Arturo Sandoval, Albert Collins, and many others. As a founder of Miami Jazz Co- operative, he’s also a driving force in South Florida’s jazz scene. Unwind with a live set by this virtuoso as part of the Jazz at the Betsy se- ries Friday night. 6 p.m. at the Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 844-539-2840; thebet- syhotel.com. Open the public. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 7/19 ▼ OVERTOWN BLOCK PARTY In the heart of its namesake historic neighbor- hood, music and art lovers alike can head over to Dorsey Park for the Overtown Music & Arts Festival on Saturday for a full day of live music and interactive activities for the whole family. Past performers have included stars like Ginu- wine, Monica, Ne-Yo, and Yolanda Adams. This year, expect sets from Estelle, Carl Thomas, and Tito Puentes, Jr. That would be a must-see lineup under any circumstances, but it’s espe- cially unmissable when you learn the price of admission: nothing. 11 a.m. at Dorsey Park, 1701 NW First Ave., Miami; 305-533-3554; overtown- musicfestival.com. Admission is free. CAROLINE VAL ▼ EDGEWATER KEEP MIAMI WEIRD If you’re searching for a Miami experience that leans into the mysterious and surreal, check out “A Woman Encased in Concrete.” A Weird Miami Tour led by artist Yessica Gispert, the excursion winds through Downtown Mi- ami, diving into the wild urban legends that shape our city’s unique identity. Inspired by a grave at Miami City Cemetery in which a woman was allegedly sealed within a massive concrete block, the event explores how our strange history informs the city we know to- day. 1 p.m. at YoungArts, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; basfisherinvitational.com. Tickets cost $35 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ HOLLYWOOD MAMA, ROCK ME Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker brings his signature country classics to Hard Rock Live Saturday night. The lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish has captured the hearts of fans around the world with his solo country jams since 2008. With eight solo studio albums and his recent Born and Raised EP under his belt, he’ll have plenty of fan favorites to draw from for his headlining set. You’ll likely hear “Wagon Wheel,” “Alright,” “Beers and Sunshine,” and “Come Back Song.” 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino. hardrock.com. Tickets cost $94 to $338 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 7/20 ▼ COCONUT GROVE GREEN THUMB If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at gardening — or if you’ve got little ones who love to dig in the dirt — Sunday’s free Vizcaya Village Squash Planting Workshop is a great place to start. You’ll get all the tools you need to plant your own squash or pumpkin, plus expert tips to help it thrive all season long. If you’re up for a little friendly competition, you can enter your homegrown squash in the museum’s fall contest later this year. 11 a.m. at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3250 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ HOLLYWOOD CLASSIC COLE R&B singer, songwriter, and actress Keyshia Cole brings her soulful vocals and emotional discography to Hard Rock Live for the Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour. The jaunt marks two decades since the release of Cole’s debut, breakthrough album, so expect to hear popu- lar tracks including “I Should Have Cheated” and “Love.” Opening acts Tink, Amerie, and Elijah Blake join her to celebrate the mile- stone. 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino. hardrock.com. Tickets cost $82 to $255 via tick- etmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 7/21 ▼ CORAL GABLES THRILLER NIGHT For anyone who remotely keeps a finger on the pulse of national politics, the name Stacey Abrams certainly rings a bell. The N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3 , 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 Photo by Tayo Kuku Jr. ® THE WAY IT IS Keyshia Cole Sunday
