9 August 8-14, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | the event’s freestyle, skills, donut, and racing competitions. 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, at the Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amerantbank- arena.com. Tickets cost $25 to $100 via seat- geek.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES GAMEBRED STORY Everyone loves an underdog story. Cele- brate the rags-to-riches story of home- grown MMA star Jorge Masvidal at Books & Books on Saturday. With a career spanning 20 years, Masvidal first came into fighting as a scrawny son of Cuban immigrants who warded off school bullies with “a flurry of punches and kicks.” His memoir, Born to Fight, details how he channeled his anger into discipline to become one of the world’s greatest professional fighters. Attendees will get to meet the champion and receive a copy of the book with the price of admis- sion. 4 p.m. Saturday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Tickets cost $29.99 via eventbrite.com. ISABEL RIVERA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE APPALACHIAN NIGHTMARES Discover the haunted hollers of an alternate Appalachia at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. On Saturday, horror fiction podcast Old Gods of Appalachia takes its Un- hallowed Grounds Tour to South Florida and tells the tale of eldritch monsters that inhabit the myth-riddled rural area. The show in- cludes a staged storytelling performance that harkens back to old radio plays and features creators Steve Shell and Cam Collins, a rotat- ing cast of professional actors, and live music. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lau- derdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $49.50 to $164.50 via ticketmaster. com. ISABEL RIVERA ▼ SOUTH BEACH BALLET’S FINEST The International Ballet Festival of Miami twirls at the Fillmore Miami Beach for its 29th sea- son. More than 100 principal dancers from ballet companies and contemporary dance en- sembles across the globe appear in the festi- val’s curated performances and stick around for art exhibitions, film screenings, master- classes, and workshops. The festival continues through Saturday and Sunday at the Fillmore with back-to-back galas and neo-classical rep- ertoires setting the scene. 8 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fillmoremb.com. Tickets cost $58.50 to $91.50 via livenation.com. ISABEL RIVERA ▼ CORAL GABLES EYE OF THE BEHOLDER Nancy Savoca’s 1991 film Dogfight tells the story of an 18-year-old Marine about to be deployed to Vietnam. But before he leaves, he and his fel- low Marines are hosting a “dogfight,” a party where they compete to bring the ugliest girl. The film stars the late River Phoenix and Lili Taylor, whose chemistry in the film is palpable. On Saturday, Coral Gables Art Cinema will screen the coming-of-age drama as part of its After Hours series. 9 p.m. Saturday, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Ga- bles; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets cost $11.75. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 8/11 ▼ DOWNTOWN COME TOGETHER On Sunday, Let’s Get Together hosts the lat- est edition of Our Market, a monthly market- place where you can browse through finds from 50 vendors. At Lot 11 Skatepark, you’ll find everything from vintage clothing to home decor and delicious food. In addition to the merchandise and goods, there will also be live jazz courtesy of Armstrong Jazz House. 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Lot 11 Skatepark, 348 NW Second St., Miami; letsgettogether.me. Tickets cost $5 via shotgun.live. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WESTCHESTER ISLAND SONG Singer-songwriter Pedro Luis Ferrer will take the stage at Ark for Art on Saturday alongside his daughter, Lena, and a full band. Since 1965, Ferrer has been a trailblazer in Cuban trova and popular music. He is best known for his fusion of traditional Cuban rhythms with orchestral arrangements. Ferrer’s per- formance will be a rare chance to see a master musician live. 9 p.m. Sunday, at Ark for Art, 4239 SW 75th Ave., Miami; 786-559-5501; ark- forart.com. Tickets cost $25 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 8/12 ▼ MID-BEACH FLOAT ON Manatee season doesn’t start until mid-No- vember, but you can still catch the gentle sea mammals roaming through local waterways this time of year. Local paddleboarding com- pany Padl regularly hosts a Biscayne Bay Guided Paddle Tour at its Virginia Key beach club. You’ll start from Lamar Lake and ex- plore the surrounding area, where, in addi- tion to potential manatee sightings, you’ll also spot plenty of critters who inhabit the local ecosystem. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr. Rd., Miami; padl.co. Tickets cost $50 to $65 via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 8/13 ▼ BRICKELL FRESH IS BEST Want to perfect your sushi-making skills? Komodo is here to help. On Tuesday, the Brickell restaurant will host a Sushi Masterclass where you’ll receive expert guidance from the executive chefs on how to make the perfect sushi roll. Before the sushi- making commences, there will be a welcome cocktail pairing at the beginning of the session. Following the class, you can enjoy a three-course omakase for an additional $65 per person. 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Komodo, 801 Brickell Ave., Miami; 305-534-2211; komodomiami.com. Tickets cost $110 via sevenrooms.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD MUSIC THERAPY Escape from the stresses of your everyday life with Conscious Trance, a lucid dream-like prac- tice led by Bre Jenkins. The session allows you to reset your energy through a trance-like state activated by polyphonic sounds and live in- struments. Inspired by a millennium of indige- nous traditions, this practice is meant to activate the body’s innate ability to heal itself, as it serves as a gateway to a deeper under- standing of who and what we are. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Sacred Space, 105 NE 24th St., Miami; sacredspacemiami.com. Tickets cost $70 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA WED 8/14 ▼ LITTLE HAITI JUMP ‘N’ JIVE DanceArts Miami invites you to get into the swing of things with its weekly Lindy Hop Swing Dance Class. The Lindy Hop came from Black communities in 1920s Harlem and peaked in popularity during the swing dance craze of the 1930s and ‘40s. The class is open to dancers of all skill levels, whether you are a veteran or haven’t danced a day in your life. Either way, it’s a great way to come together and meet new people, and it doesn’t involve going out to a bar. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, at DanceArts Miami, 250 NE 61st St., Miami; 305- 984-8504; danceartsmiami.com. Tickets cost $15 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected] Drew Afualo at Revolution Live, Friday Photo by Adam Simmons
