8 September 7-13, 2023 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 9/7 ▼ WYNWOOD FÚTBOL TIME The FIFA World Cup is not happening until 2026, but to qualify to join the host countries’ teams — Canada, United States, and Mexico — every country needs to play a set of matches. One of the first takes place Thursday when Colombia and Venezuela face off at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, Colombia. With plenty of expats from both countries living in Miami, Wynwood Marketplace is inviting fans over for its World Cup Qualifiers Watch Party. Dress up in your country’s colors — which might be confusing for the two South American nations — and prepare to cheer your team from afar. 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-461-2700; wynwood- marketplace.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN TRIP THE LIGHT On Thursday, Russian-born, Berlin-based producer Tripmastaz takes over the decks at Floyd. Born Andrew Guyvoronsky, he’s known for his bass-laden melodies that beckon you to the dance floor but are equally hard-hitting — think electronic music with a sprinkling of hip-hop sensibility. He’s collab- orated with dance-music heavyweights like DJ Sneak and Ricardo Villalobos and has his own imprint, Respect the Craft. 10 p.m. Thursday, at Floyd, 34 NE 11th St., Suite B, Mi- ami; 786-357-6456; floydmiami.com. Tickets cost $13.91 to $19.06 via dice.fm. JOSE D. DURAN FRI 9/8 ▼ MIAMI-DADE PORTUGUÊS, POR FAVOR On Friday, the Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival kicks off the Miami portion of its programming, with the New York City screenings taking place last week. The programming starts with the screening of the documentary Inhotim From Within at O Cinema South Beach, which takes a closer look at Inhotim, a contemporary art museum and botanical garden that radically changed the small town of Brumadinho. The festival then moves to Silverspot Cinema in downtown Miami September 10-16 with a lineup that includes Mauricio Eça’s comedy The Payback, Sérgio de Carvalho’s dramatic feature Alien Nights, and Berlin Film Festival selection Fogaréu. Friday through Saturday, September 16, at various locations; inff.online. Tickets cost $18 to $162. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ NORTH MIAMI GET TO KNOW HIM The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami’s exhibition “Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew” opened in May, offering the most comprehensive survey on the Birming- ham, Alabama-born artist and musician in the South. On Friday, the museum builds on that when it hosts a musical performance by Lonnie Holley. Celebrated for his improvised, impactful music that blends influences from legends like Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra, and Lou Reed, the result is a unique and warm sound. You’ll also have the chance to explore the ex- hibition, showcasing 70 artworks that com- plement the musical experience. 7 p.m. Friday, at Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami; 305-893-6211; mocanomi.org. Tickets cost $5 to $10; free for North Miami residents and mu- seum members. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ NORTH BEACH NEVER WAKE UP Krautrock and electronic music legends Tangerine Dream kick off their first North American tour at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Friday. Founded in 1967 by original member Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream has been influential in electronic music for the last five decades. Since its origin, the group has undergone several lineup changes, the most recent occurring after the death of Froese in 2015. The trio is now led by Thorsten Quaeschning, along with Paul Frick and violinist Hoshiko Yamane. 8 p.m. Friday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $38.11 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 9/9 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE SAVVY SUDS On Saturday, FemAle Brew Fest returns to Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale for its seventh edition, highlighting women brewers and their contributions to the industry. Beer lovers are welcome to sample a selection of beers created by female brewers in the industry, including brews from Florida Ave, Tripping Animals, Magnanimous, 7venth Sun, Sideward, Corporate Ladder, and Woven Water. Don’t worry, guys — everyone is welcome to attend, and pours are included with your ticket as long as supplies last. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale; femalebrewfest.com. Tickets cost $45 to $65 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ TAMIAMI SUGAR RUSH On Saturday, satisfy your sweet tooth with an array of mouth- watering treats at South Flori- da’s biggest dessert festival, Dessert Wars. If you’re counting calories, this event is definitely not for you. Some of the best lo- cal bakeries and small busi- nesses compete for the crown, serving delectable samples of their best con- fections. Competitors include Cici’s Flan, Lo- lita Dessert Club, Moonchild Café, Oli’s Bakeshop, So Into Bundts, and Takoyaki Mia. Whoever comes away winning the top prize goes on to represent Miami at the national championship in Atlanta in December. 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Fair Expo Center, 1901 SW 24th St., Miami; dessert-wars.com. Tickets cost $45 to $65 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD CRYSTAL CLEAR You’d be wrong if you think America has a monopoly on street art. On Saturday, the Museum of Graffiti hosts the opening of its latest exhibit, “Vance DNA: Transparent.” The show is a survey of the Shanghai-based artist, presenting a new body of work that offers a fresh perspective on style. Born in Jiangsu, China, Vane discovered American hip-hop and breakdancing as a teenager, which led him to discover intricate graffiti art. His signature style features transparent figures that ask viewers to embrace the true reflection they wish to see. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, at the Museum of Graffiti, 276 NW 26th St., Miami; 786-580-4678; museumofgraffiti.com. Admission for the opening is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com; tickets cost $12 to $16. JOSE D. DURAN N I G H T DAY W E E K O F S E P T E M B E R 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 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 RENAISSANCE MAN Lonnie Holley at the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami Friday Photo by David Raccuglia ®
