8 July 25-31, 2024 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 7/25 ▼ SUNRISE FLIP IT & REVERSE IT Hip-hop legend Missy Elliott stops at the Am- erant Bank Arena on Thursday as part of her Out of This World Tour. The emcee and pro- ducer behind hits like “Work It” and “Get Ur Freak On” will present a 90-minute spectacle supported by longtime collaborators Ciara, Timbaland, and Busta Rhymes. Despite being in the game for more than 30 years, Missy El- liott has never embarked on a headline tour, meaning the show promises to be worth the wait. Publications like Billboard and Variety have praised the tour’s stellar visuals, stage production, and costuming. 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amerantbankarena. com. Tickets cost $75 to $399 via seatgeek.com. ISABEL RIVERA ▼ DOWNTOWN LET’S RIDE Grab your bike and ride to the Corner on Thursday night for its Bad Reputation Bike Night, hosted by Felipe Reinoso (AKA Sun Devil). Motorcyclists and barflies alike are in- vited to cut loose with delicious grub, refresh- ing drinks, and live music by local acts. MasaCraft will serve its mouthwatering Philly cheese steaks, and drink specials will help you wash it all down. Post-metal band Bleeth will cap off the night with a live set along with a rock ‘n’ roll vinyl set by DJ Rick Smith. 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Corner, 1035 N. Miami Ave., #101, Miami; thecornermiami. com. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 7/26 ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT RECORD TIME Can’t make it to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games? Don’t worry; Omega is bringing the Olympics to Miami. The official timekeeper for the Olympics since 1932 is taking over the Jungle Plaza to create an interactive sports activation inspired by the historic sporting event. You’ll have the chance to play the role of an Olympian and participate in an interac- tive running track or play table tennis. A play- ground will also be available to give little aspiring Olympians the chance to train. Those who consider themselves as more of an observer than an actual contestant can sit on bleachers that line the track and watch the games unfold. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through August 11, at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; 786-614-0230; miamidesigndistrict. com. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ ALLAPATTAH TELL ME MORE Searching for the perfect date night? Super- blue has got you covered. The immersive art hot spot invites you to take in its exhibit during its Summer Nights at Superblue series. The 21-and-over event allows guests to roam freely throughout the space, taking in works by Es Devlin, James Turrell, and Teamlab. In addition to the interactive act, there will also be live music courtesy of Backroom Sessions and a complimentary welcome drink. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Super- blue, 1101 NW 23rd St., Miami; superblue. com. Tickets cost $32. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN UNDER THE BIG TOP Come one, come all! Circus Vazquez, America’s largest family-owned circus, comes to Miami with a thrilling new production filled with awe-inspiring entertainment and jaw-dropping performances. From clowns and jugglers to acrobats and daredevils, the circus brings together an international cast to blow you away with memorable stunts, gravity-defying leaps, and extraordinary flexibility. Performers include Olympian Natalia Kapitonova, gymnasts the Liazeed Angels, and the daredevil act Duo Vanegas. 7 p.m. Friday through August 11, at 1 Herald Plaza, Miami; circusvazquez.com. Tickets cost $56.07 to $201.87. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD SPRAY IT, DON’T SAY IT On Friday, Wynwood Walls invites you to par- take in its second-annual summer series, Street Art After Dark. During the event, you can enjoy graffiti art classes alongside culinary bites and refreshing cocktails. You can also ex- perience the outdoor street art museum in a new light and the Goldman Global Arts Gal- lery. 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, at Wynwood Walls, 2516 NW Second Ave., Miami; thewynwood- walls.com. Tickets cost $10 to $20. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ LITTLE HAITI CULTURAL DIVIDE Swiss singer-songwriter Priya Ragu has capti- vated audiences with her unique sound that pulls R&B, pop, rap, and Tamil folk, earning praise from Rolling Stone India, VH1 India, and BBC Radio 1. Last year, she released her debut album, Santhosam, earning praise from critics for her East-meets-West sounds that explore her cultural duality as the child of Sri Lankan refugees born in Switzerland. “With Santhosam, Ragu invites the world to join her on a spiritual quest to be free,” wrote NME’s Kayleigh Watson in her four-star review of the album. Don’t miss your chance to catch Ragu’s Miami debut at ZeyZey on Friday. 8 p.m. Friday, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $20 to $55 via shotgun.live. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 7/27 ▼ KENDALL CAUSE FOR PAWS Support animal rescue efforts at the Peace- Maker Studio’s Kitten Yoga benefit event, one stretch at a time. The studio is partnering with Animal Rescue Lovers to present a re- laxing yoga session with instructor Catherine Gomez among the organization’s rescue kit- tens. While all you’ll need to bring is a mat, don’t be surprised if you leave with one of these friendly felines. Attendees have been known to adopt a kitten or two in need. Space is limited, so purr-y up and reserve your spot. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Peace- maker Studio, 8100 SW 81st Dr., Suite 275; 813- 786-5477; thepeacemakerstudio.com. Tickets cost $25 via eventbrite.com. ISABEL RIVERA ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT PRINT ISN’T DEAD Creatives and makers, it’s time to get happy. Dále Zine will host the 21st edition of Happy Zine on Saturday. The macro-press fair cele- brates print and its makers in South Florida, giving them the place to mingle with others who share the same passion. The event will bring together special guests O, Miami, Nee- kis, Aileen, WikiWicks World, and more to share their experience making and showcase some of their works. Spoonbill’s Snoballs will also serve treats to keep you cool this sum- mer. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Dále Zine, 50 NE 40th St., Miami; dalezineshop.com. Admis- sion is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD GRAFFITI THREADS Celebrate Miami’s streetwear love affair on Saturday as the Museum of Graffiti debuts its Magic City-themed collaboration with D.A.D.E. The capsule collection features designs inspired by local graffiti artists Disem, Reds, and Siner’s relationship with Miami and includes limited-edition prints available for purchase only at the release party. DJ Jimbo Slice is slated to perform a set unique to the 305 while guests enjoy a N I G H T DAY W E E K O F J U L Y 2 5 - 3 1 , 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 ® SONIC GLOBETROTTER Priya Ragu at ZeyZey Friday Warner Records photo
