10 August 3-9, 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 8/3 ▼ MIAMI-DADE WHAT A DEAL August may be the hottest month of the year, but it also marks the start of Miami Spice. Pre- sented by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, the two-month promotion in- vites you to sample the top restaurants across Miami-Dade. Participating spots offer a three- course, prix-fixe menu at a set price, $30 to $35 for lunch and brunch and $45 to $60 for dinner, with optional upgrades available depending on the locale. Some noteworthy establishments include Estiatorio Milos, Cote, Michael’s Gen- uine, and Le Jardinier. Almost 300 restaurants are participating this year, so there’s a deal for whatever you crave. Through September 30; il- ovemiamispice.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DORAL STANDING TALL On Thursday, Miami Improv welcomes co- median and actor Brad Williams to the stage. The 39-year-old began his comedy career as a teenager and has gone on to sell out venues across the country as his profile has grown. In 2015, his first comedy special, Fun Sized, aired on Showtime. He followed it with his second special, Daddy Issues, the next year, earning him accolades from the New York Times, with television critic Neil Genzlinger writing, “Own your differences, the empowerment mantra says. No one is doing that more hilari- ously than Brad Williams.” 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat- urday, at Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Suite 224, Doral; 305-441-8200; miamiimprov. com. Tickets cost $25 to $35. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 8/4 ▼ WYNWOOD CAN’T COMMIT If you’re tatted up, want to be, or are just curi- ous about the art form, the Tattoo Showcase at the Museum of Graffiti might be just the ticket. Part of Modelo’s Summer Culture Series, the event features a lineup of local artists who will hand draw semi-permanent tattoos on you to celebrate graffiti art and tattoo culture. The showcase ultimately highlights the ties be- tween tattoo artists and the graffiti scene. Did we mention there’ll also be complimentary drinks? 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Museum of Graffiti, 276 NW 26th St., Miami; 786-580-4678; museumofgraffiti.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH FACING REALITY After screening at the Sundance Film Festi- val and Berlin International Film Festival, Opa-locka native D. Smith’s documentary Kokomo City screens at O Cinema South Beach starting on Friday. The film, shot en- tirely in black and white, focuses on the lives of four Black transgender sex workers — Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, and Dominique Silver — in Atlanta and New York City. The women share their unfiltered stories and break down the walls of their profession, highlighting topics such as Black culture, today’s society, and sex. Ul- timately, D. Smith’s film is authentic, uncov- ering raw truths with all its dirty details. Read the interview with director D. Smith on page 12. 7 and 8:30 p.m. Friday through August 10, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471- 3269; ocinema.org. Tickets cost $9.50 to $11. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD IN THE KNOW With a tag of “you just have to be there,” IYKYK (if you know, you know) takes over the Joint of Miami on Friday for a night of Afro- beats, soca, and dancehall. Enjoy beats from DJs Icue, Milli Marv, Spudikix, and Diversity. Avoid the cover change by RSVPing and ar- riving before 11:30 p.m.; otherwise, you’ll have to fork over $10. But if you want to avoid a case of FOMO, you won’t want to miss it re- gardless of the cost. 9 p.m. Friday, at the Joint of Miami, 2010 NW Miami Ct., Miami; 786- 860-5634; thejointofmiami.com. Tickets cost $10 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN MELODY MAKER Add some magic to your Saturday night with DJ/producer Wassu as he takes over the decks at Paraiso Estereo. Joining him are Velero, Damian, and Cami Di Marzo. Wassu’s sound can only be defined as a synchronicity of deep grooves and soaring melodies that make up for an emotive experience. Based in New York, the rising DJ has gained support from the likes of Lee Burridge, Nick Warren, Tony McGuinness, Tim Green, and James Grant. 10 p.m. Friday, at Paraiso Estereo, 1306 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 786-809-1306; insta- gram.com/paraisoestereo. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via shotgun.live. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 8/5 ▼ NORTH BEACH ALL THE TOPPINGS Indie-rock band Mustard Service brings a lineup of local acts for Zest Fest, celebrating its new album, Variety Pack. Taking place at Miami Beach Bandshell, the event features performances by Donzii, Seafoam Walls, and Better Than This. Formed in 2015, Mustard Service describes its sound as “zest pop,” drawing from various influences from jazz, rock, surf, funk, and bossa nova. Read the in- terview with the band on page 17. 6 p.m. Sat- urday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miami- beachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $25.75 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD ROYAL COURT Get ready for a drag show that you will never forget. Local queen and former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Malaysia Babydoll Foxx is celebrating her birthday, and she’s invited some of her best friends to perform, including some from Drag Race, to perform at R House. The Saturday Slay will bring the glamour with Kornbread Jete, Luxx Noir London, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Robin Fierce, Salina EsTit- ties, Sugar & Spice, as well as Miami queens Morphine Love and Mhiya Iman Lepaige. This one-time bash will be filled with fierce queens and stylish fashionistas, bringing on the good times and laughs. 6:45 p.m. Saturday, at R House, 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305- 576-0201; rhousewynwood.com. Tickets cost $30 to $175 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD LIFE IN PLASTIC Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie is out, and every- one has fallen back in love with the iconic doll. From pink everything to the Barbiecore aes- thetic, Barbie is perhaps enjoying her biggest peak in popularity since her heyday in the 1980s and ‘90s. If you’ve fallen victim to the craze, you’re in luck. Le Petite Fete is hosting Let’s Go Party, a Barbie-Inspired Dance Party on N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A U G U S T 3 - 9 , 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 COME ON, BARBIE! Let’s Go Party, a Barbie-Inspired Dance Party at Gramps Saturday Le Petite Fete photo ®
