▼ DOWNTOWN Rapper Kid Cudi stops at FTX Arena to take fans “To the Moon” as part of his 2022 world tour. Don Toliver, Strick, Denzel Curry, and 070 Shake are kickstarting the epic night. Kid Cudi, also known as Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, is widely recognized as a major in- fluencer on several contemporary hip-hop and alternative acts. Over his 19-year career, Cudi has sold more than 22 million records and won two Grammy Awards. His music portfolio includes hip-hop staples like “Day ‘n’ Nite,” “Pursuit of Happiness,” and “Make Her Say.” 7 p.m. Sunday, at FTX Arena, 601 Bis- cayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; ftxarena. com. Tickets cost $34.75 to $175 via ticketmas- ter.com. SOPHIA MEDINA BLAST OFF ▼ UPPER EASTSIDE Pandora Events, famed for hosting some of the biggest queer-women parties, including Orlando’s Girls in Wonderland, is putting on an epic Labor Day Weekend Party at the Anderson on Sunday. The lineup includes DJs Citizen Jane, Zehno, Vida, and Aileen spinning in the Latin Room and an “every- thing goes” room that’ll play all kinds of music to dance to. This party is special be- cause it is staged by members of the LG- BTQ community and is specifically designed for queer women. It’s a safe and fun space to celebrate the end of summer. 10 p.m. Sunday, at the Anderson, 709 NE 79th St., Miami; 786-401-6330; theanderson- miami.com. Tickets cost $15 via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN LADIES NIGHT Inhale the natural aromas of the outdoors and unwind among the plants during Mon- day’s Breathwork Session at the Center for Subtropical Affairs. Stephi Wald will guide participants through an hourlong healing journey filled with breathing exercises and movements to release stress while forming a connection with the human body. The ses- sion is aimed to create a positive change in one’s life through transformation brought about by the surfacing of hidden emotions. 7 p.m. Monday, at Center for Subtropical Affairs, 7145 NW First St., Miami; cstamiami.org. Tickets cost $40 via willfly.co. SOPHIA MEDINA TUE ▼ DOWNTOWN EVERYONE’S A CRITIC On Tuesday, FilmGate Miami returns with another workshop, Why the Drama, allowing for screenplays to be workshopped with ac- tors and industry folk in attendance. The night will include a reading of Sex, Love & Salsa! a pilot series written by Adrian Manz- ano, with the log line, “Dancers and musi- MON 9/5 ELECTRIC FEEL ▼ LITTLE RIVER cians learn about life and love on the dance floor”; and Nelson Isava’s The Girl Next Door: “Two immigrant sisters must find their way out of a deadly entanglement by looking in- ward and toward each other.” 6 p.m. Tuesday, at FilmGate Miami, 168 SE First St., Miami; 305-916-6973; filmgate.miami. Tickets cost $5 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES University of Miami associate professor Terri Simone Francis stops at Books & Books on Tuesday to discuss her recent book, Josephine Baker’s Cinematic Prism. Known as “Black Venus,” “Black Pearl,” and “Creole Goddess,” Baker was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture. With an intent to ex- pand and explore the world of the 1920s movie star, Francis’ book continues and deep- ens the conversation about race, gender, and performance in the African diaspora. 6:30 p.m. Monday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksand- books.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN BLACK SUPERNOVA WED 9/7 WINDOW SHOPPING ▼ NORTH BEACH Next time you pick up your prescription at the Walgreens on 67th Street and Collins Avenue, take a peek at what’s displayed in the windows. Oolite Arts has taken over the pharmacy’s display windows with its exhi- bition, “En-Retrospect.” The unusual show focuses on Charles Humes Jr.’s work from 1990 to 2018. Viewers will discover differ- ent art mediums, such as watercolors, draw- ings, monotypes, and mixed media, representing the social climate of Florida and its Black communities. His works focus on themes of family, friends, dance, and landscape. Wednesday through November 13, Walgreens, 6700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-8278; oolitearts.org. Admission is free. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MID-BEACH STEP BY STEP 9/6 Bachata is having its moment. The Domini- can music genre is for the Caribbean nation what the blues is for the U.S. Popular con- temporary bachata acts include Juan Luis Guerra, Aventura, Los Toros Band, and Ro- meo Santos. Often considered the music of the country’s rural poor, bachata has been on a hot streak lately, with even Spanish singer Rosalía incorporating its elements into her collaboration with the Weekend, “La Fama.” On Wednesday, Bachateando lands at the Eden Roc Miami Beach for five days on nonstop bachata. Acts making an appearance include DJ Charun, Carlos Zaf- ire, Alex y Desiree, and more. Wednesday through Sunday, at Eden Roc Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; bachatean- dodancefestival.com. Tickets cost $25 to $449. JOSE D. DURAN [email protected] 11 11 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | miaminewtimes.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | NEW TIMES MIAMI NEW TIMES SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2022 MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008
