8 August 15-21, 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 8/15 ▼ DOWNTOWN TREASURE TROVE The Pérez Art Museum Miami’s latest exhibi- tion, “Every Sound Is a Shape of Time,” is a multidisciplinary show featuring 20 works from 17 artists. Curated by museum director Franklin Sirmans, it showcases works from PAMM’s permanent collection made be- tween 1958 to 2020, with half of the works being exhibited for the first time. Artists in the show include Glenda León, Luis Cam- nitzer, Helen Frankenthaler, Jennie C. Jones, Robert Morris, Richard Serra, and Lawrence Weiner. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through March 16, 2025, at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Tickets cost $14 to $18; admission is free for members and children 6 and under. ASH- LEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LIBERTY CITY PROUDLY MESSY On Thursday, the Moth StorySlam returns to the Sandrell Rivers Theater, inviting you to take the stage and share a story that fits this month’s theme, “hot mess.” With life being naturally chaotic, everyone should have a personal tale that falls into the category. There are no rules except one: Your story must be a tight five minutes. So, if you are go- ing to share the time you drunk-dialed your ex, keep it brief. 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-284-8872; sandrellriversthe- ater.com. Tickets cost $17 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 8/16 ▼ DESIGN DISTRICT IN DISCUSSION Explore the intersection of contemporary art and Afro-Cuban rituals at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami’s free one-day symposium on Friday. Presented by the mu- seum’s Knight Foundation Art + Research Center, “Afro-Cuba: Contemporary Art and Rit- ual” features presentations like Stephan Palmié’s reflection on Lydia Cabrera’s groundbreaking work, El monte; Elizabeth Pérez’s analysis of the depictions of orishas in contemporary art; and Odette Casamayor- Cisneros’s examination of identity politics in the work of Afro-Cuban women artists. Noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, 61 NE 41st St., Miami; 305-901- 5272; icamiami.org. Admission is free with RSVP. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH CULTURAL IMMERSION Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, from an- ime and manga to delicious food and drinks, at Spirit of Japan at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Inspired by matsuri, the traditional fes- tivals held across Japan, the weekend-long event seeks to bring the heritage of the Land of the Rising Sun to the Sunshine State with vari- ous events and activities. You can take part in activities such as sake tastings, tea ceremonies, and origami. Plus, there will be exciting cul- tural performances and concerts by Japanese idol groups such as Burnout Syndromes and Fruits Zipper. 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Mi- ami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; 786-276-2600; spirit- jpn.com. Tickets cost $25 to $80 via eventbrite. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DORAL GREEN LIGHT Why sit and read The Great Gatsby when you can have the chance to take part in the classic novel IRL? On Friday, dive into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties at A Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Night at the Doral Cul- tural Arts Center, where you can become part of the story. You’re encouraged to dress in Gatsby-inspired attire and immerse yourself in the intrigue of this Jazz Age-inspired party, one which will include lots of socializing and sleuthing. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the Doral Cul- tural Arts Center, 8363 NW 53rd St., Doral; 305-593-6671; cityofdoral.com. Tickets cost $25 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH CAT SCRATCH FEVER EDM duo Cat Dealers takes over the decks of M2 on Friday night. Aiden Jude, Tigi, and Seth Lowery will join Brazilian brothers Lugui and Pedrão. Cat Dealers has gradually made its way up the dance music ladder, playing at major festivals like Tomorrowland Belgium, EDC Las Vegas, and Mysteryland. The siblings first broke through in 2016 with the release of the track “Your Body.” 10 p.m. Friday, at M2, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-771- 0388; m2miami.com. Tickets cost $30.31 to $121.23 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 8/17 ▼ ALLAPATTAH COLOR SATURATION The Chroma Art Film Festival, presented by Rainbow Oasiiis and Superblue, is back for its second year, promising a showcase of immer- sive art and storytelling. This year’s festival celebrates the fusion of color, cinema, and cutting-edge technology. With an expanded lineup of film categories, the festival will highlight innovative and diverse narratives that drive social change and cultural dia- logue. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, at Superblue, 1101 NW 23rd St., Miami; chromaartfilmfesti- val.org. Tickets cost $20 to $250 via eventbrite. com; admission is free for children 12 and un- der. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE STEP INTO THE LIGHT South Florida drag queen Yoko Oso is saying goodbye on Saturday with a trifecta of special guests, stiff drinks, and corny jokes. Oso as- cended to prominence in the local drag scene as the new generation of performers chal- lenged the status quo, introducing more pro- gressive aspects to the art form. While Oso is sunsetting her drag career, she’ll be taking on new artist endeavors around town. There is a strict all-black dress code for Saturday’s show — this is a funeral, after all. 7 p.m. Saturday, at Hair Circus, 501 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauder- dale; 954-822-9246; haircircussalon.com. Tick- ets cost $20 to $25 via shotgun.live. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ WYNWOOD SHAKE IT OFF On Saturday, put on your friendship bracelets and head to Gramps for the Eras Party, a dance night inspired by the music of mega-popstar Taylor Swift. Presented by Orlando-based event promoter Le Petite Fete, the party will get you moving with music from Swift’s 11 studio albums. There will also be lip-synch battles, bracelet trading, and costume con- tests. 7 p.m. Saturday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $15 via ticketweb.com. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A U G U S T 1 5 - 2 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 ® HERE, KITTY KITTY Cat Dealers at M2 Friday Photo by Matheus Coutinho
