6 August 20-26, 2026 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 | 6 Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 8/20 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI ON VIEW Head to PAMM for the opening of the first major South Florida survey of works by con- ceptual art pioneer John Baldessari, featuring 40 works spanning painting, photography, and video. See them while you can: Baldessari is widely known for his “Cremation Project,” in which he burned most of the paintings he’d made between 1953 and 1966. The opening night program includes a curator meet-and- greet. 6 p.m. at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000. Admis- sion is free with $18 admission via pamm.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 8/21 ▼ CORAL GABLES HERE, KITTY Some of us never outgrew cat videos, and Cat- VideoFest is proof we don’t have to. Gables Cinema screens 74 minutes of the internet’s best: submissions, animations, music videos, and classic viral moments. A portion of ticket sales benefits The Cat Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing cat over- population. 3 p.m. at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Tickets cost $11 via gablescinema.com. ASHLEY- ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE HAVANA LIGHTNING STRIKES Grab your wands and your baseball caps: The Miami Marlins are hosting a Harry Potter Night as they take on the Washington Nation- als. Fans will enjoy a spellbinding evening at the ballpark and receive an exclusive Marlins and Harry Potter crossover cap. Choose from four options, each representing a different Hogwarts House: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. 7:10 p.m. at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 305-480-1300. Tickets cost $32 to $60 via mlb. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ KENDALL BAD BLOOD Based on Stephen King’s debut novel, “Carrie: The Musical” makes its professional Miami debut with a rock score accompanying an infamous story about bullying and belonging. Emma Van Assche leads the production in True Mirage’s first full-scale musical production. 7:30 p.m. at True Mirage Theater, 8780 SW 133rd St., Miami; 786-484-4711; truemiragetheater.com. Tickets cost $35 via onthestage.tickets. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 8/22 ▼ SUNRISE BIG WHEELS Monster Jam returns to Amerant Bank Arena for a day packed with truck-smashing thrills, soaring stunts, and high-octane action. Fami- lies and friends can watch skilled monster truck drivers tackle challenging dirt obstacles and perform jaw-dropping feats as they battle for the winning title. Noon at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise; 954-835- 7000; monsterjam.com. Tickets cost $38 to $103 via seatgeek.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ GRAPELAND HEIGHTS GET IN THE GAME Inter Miami CF takes on Toronto FC during Brazilian Heritage Night at Nu Stadium, a soc- cer match featuring the South American na- tion’s music, culture, and passion. Every ticket includes a post-game on-field photo and an exclusive commemorative merch item. 7:30 p.m. at Nu Stadium, 1000 Stadium Drive, Miami. Tickets cost $57 to $778 via go- fevo.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 8/23 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI FEELING GOOD Museum of Miami’s Sensory Sunday opens the galleries to families of neurodiverse chil- dren, teens, and young adults to explore exhi- bitions at their own pace, to play in the sensory-inclusive room, and enjoy the inter- active building blocks area in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. 10 a.m. at the Mu- seum of Miami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305- 375-1492. Admission is free with registration via museumofmiami.org. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 8/24 ▼ LITTLE HAVANA DOG EAT (HOT) DOG The Marlins are letting you bring your dog to the ballgame for Bark at the Park. Your pet can join you in the Promenade level sections at this Monday-night matchup against the Boston Red Sox. Concessions are open in the designated sections, so in honor of the polite viral pup Jonah, please let your best friend have a hot dog. 6:40 p.m. at LoanDe- pot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 305-480- 1300. Tickets cost $20.50 via mlb.com/ marlins. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 8/25 ▼ HOLLYWOOD SLIDE THROUGH The Goo Goo Dolls are bringing three decades of alternative rock hits to the stage, including their timeless song “Iris,” which recently went Diamond after surpassing five billion streams worldwide. With 15 Top 10 hits, four Grammy nominations, and more than 15 mil- lion records sold, this is a chance to hear one of modern rock’s most enduring bands live. 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Holly- wood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $49 to $129 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 8/26 ▼ CORAL GABLES BOOK CLUB Join Books & Books’ (Silent) Reading Party, a semi-quiet gathering where readers can come together to do what they love most. Enjoy an hour of quiet perusal before relax- ing with a glass of wine and chatting about your latest read. Expect good vibes, great books, and even better company. 8 p.m at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Ga- bles; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Ad- mission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F A U G U S T 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 2 6 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 DIZZY UP THE GIRL Goo Goo Dolls Tuesday Photo by Claire Marie Vogel ®
