8 August 7-13, 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 8/7 ▼ MIAMI BEACH WINE AND DINE Take your weekend pregaming up a notch with a wine tasting at Stiltsville Fish Bar’s Sunset Sips. Stay hydrated, because you’ll try ten different wines (and soak up the alcohol with delicious bites). Once the tasting is over and you’ve chosen your favorite wine, dine at the restaurant and save 10 percent on your meal. 6 p.m. at Stiltsville Fish Bar, 1787 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; 786-353-0477; stiltsville- fishbar.com. Reservations cost $20 per person via opentable.com. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 8/8 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI LASER FOCUSED Trip out with multi-colored lights at the lat- est edition of Frost Science’s Laser Evenings. At this edition of the recurring series, you’ll watch hypnotic lasers dance across the plan- etarium’s 67-foot dome to songs by Billie Eil- ish, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Daft Punk. Choose your favorite soundtrack, or stay for all four shows. 7 p.m. at the Phillip and Patri- cia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-434-9600. Tickets cost $12 to $15 via frostscience.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI ACT ACCORDIONLY The legendary “King of the Accordion,” Ra- mon Ayala, brings a lifetime of norteño tradi- tion and unmistakable charisma to the James L. Knight Center this Friday. Known for hits like “Tragos Amargos” and his decades-long influence on regional Mexican music, Ayala’s live performances are as much about heart- wrenching ballads as they are about foot- stomping dance numbers. 8 p.m. at James L. Knight Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami; 305-416-5970; jlknightcenter.com. Tickets cost $139 to $1617 via vividseats.com. CAROLINE VAL SAT 8/9 ▼ MIAMI BEACH NEW SCHOOL As the start of the school year inches closer, you’ll need to prepare for your child’s return with the necessary school supplies. That doesn’t mean you have to bear busy store aisles to stock up on the necessities. Instead, make your way to Style Saves’ Back-to-School event, a drive where students can receive free uniforms, backpacks, school supplies, and more. 10 a.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; 786-276-2600; stylesaves.org. Tickets are sold out. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WESTVIEW SENSUAL SEDUCTION Rosie Herrera Dance Theater and Live Arts Miami present Hot ‘N Heavy: Rigorous Play, a three-day cabaret workshop. Combining Herrera’s surreal dance theater with Dito Van Reigersberg’s experimental cabaret style, the event offers a space for emotional risk-taking and creative freedom for creatives working within dance, theater, and cabaret traditions. Participation is limited to folks ages 18 and over. 10 a.m. at the Lehman Theater, MDC North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave., Rm. 1315. Tickets cost $110 to $300 via liveartsmiami. org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ CORAL GABLES DON’T BUG ME Warning: Ginormous bugs are taking over Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Don’t worry — it’s all part of Bugging Out, an experi- ence where families can explore the gardens and find giant sculptures of insects such as butterflies, beetles, and stick bugs on display. On Saturday, enjoy the Bugging Out Safari, a narrated tour where you’ll learn all about the different bugs occupying the garden. 10 a.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651. Tickets cost $11.95 to $24.95 via fairchildgar- den.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES ETERNAL LIFE If Jeff Buckley’s voice has ever sent chills down your spine, or if you’re drawn to stories about artists who burned bright and left too soon, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley is a must- watch. Directed by Oscar nominee Amy Berg, this moving documentary offers a rare, inti- mate glimpse into Buckley’s world through never-before-seen footage and interviews with those closest to him. Though the film premieres nationwide Friday, the Saturday and Sunday screenings include 26 minutes of exclusive, remastered solo performance foot- age immediately after the film. 1:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Tickets cost $12.75 via gablescinema.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE COME AS YOU ARE Owing to the untimely deaths of their beloved frontmen, we can’t see Nirvana live anymore, and Linkin Park has a different sound these days. But you can still rock out to your favor- ite songs by both bands at Revolution Live on Saturday, with cover bands Nirvanna and the Linkin Park Tribute. Without Kurt and Chester, this is the next best way to hear Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “In the End” live. Butt rock enthusiasts will also recognize songs by opener Arms Wide Open, a Creed tribute band. 7 p.m. at Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; join- therevolution.net. Tickets cost $23 via ticket- master.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 8/10 ▼ COCONUT GROVE BE WELL Ease your mind and unwind from the week’s stresses with a rejuvenating yoga session at one of Miami’s most historic landmarks. Led by Somah, a community space and studio dedicated to mindful movement, Vizcaya’s Vil- lage Wellness blends intentional motion, grounding practices, soothing sounds, and aromatherapy to help you find your inner peace. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, rebal- anced, and renewed. 9:30 a.m. at Vizcaya Mu- seum & Gardens, 3250 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove; 786-600-0120; vizcaya.org. Tickets cost $5 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F A U G U S T 7 - 1 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 CASE OF THE MONDAYS Wake Up Miami! Monday Photo by Alejandro Taquechel ®
