201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462- 0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets start at $37 to $60 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN . OVERTOWN LAUGH THE PAIN AWAY Comedian, writer, and director Dahéli Hall brings her one-woman show, Spadura, to the Black Archives - Historic Lyric Theater on Sat- urday. Pitched as a story of going from DTF to IVF, Hall humorously takes on the baby indus- trial complex, aging, and IVF’s physical, emo- tional, and financial costs. The show mixes stand-up, storytelling, and props and includes personal anecdotes and Hall’s journey to con- ceive her baby. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, at Black Archives - Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami; 786-708-4610; bahlt.org. Tickets cost $40 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN . CORAL GABLES SLOW BURN Coral Gables Art Cinema screens the 1986 cult classic The Highlander on Saturday. The fan- tasy-action movie stars Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, and Sean Con- nery. The film was considered a commercial failure during its initial release, making less than its production budget at the box office. However, the movie has amassed a cult follow- ing over the decades, inspiring several sequels and television spin-offs. 10 p.m. Saturday, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets cost $10 to $11.75. SOPHIA MEDINA SUN 9/15 . FORT LAUDERDALE DRAWN TOGETHER On Sunday, celebrate your love for Japanese anime and manga at Fort Lauderdale Anime Fest, a local convention where fans can gather and cosplay as their favorite characters. Rec- ognizing all forms and fandoms of the ani- mated universe, you’re bound to find a space that acknowledges the shows you love. The fest will host various vendors selling manga, artwork, collector’s items, and more, as well as voice actors from your favorite anime. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1100 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; ft- lauderdaleanimefest.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA . WYNWOOD HIDDEN TALENTS You might know Jason Momoa, the actor who stars in Aquaman, but do you know Jason Momoa, the bass player? On Sunday, his band, Öof Tatatá, featuring Mike Hayes on guitar and vocals and Kenny Dale on drums, stops at Gramps to shred it up on stage. The band played its first show back in May down in New Zealand, where Momoa was filming the upcoming Minecraft movie. Momoa follows in the footsteps of many actors who moonlight as part-time musicians, like Keanu Reeves and Russell Crowe. 8 p.m. Sunday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $40 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 9/16 . MID-BEACH HOWL AT THE MOON On Monday, Jared Bistrong and Kaheal Head, creators of the Jungle Magick Festival, will host Ecstatic Full Moon: Soul Dance at the Faena Forum. Participants can celebrate the full moon with a session that is filled not only with dance but also with sound healing, breathwork, and more. Bistrong and Head will dole out the sounds alongside guest DJs Lemurian and Noa Zulu. The South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra will also produce tranquil melodies. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, at the Faena Forum, 3300-3398 Collins Ave., Mi- ami Beach; faena.com. Tickets cost $55 to $65 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA . DOWNTOWN WORD OF GOD Singer-songwriter Omar Apollo will take the stage at the FPL Solar Amphitheater on Mon- day. The 27-year-old recently released his sophomore album, God Said No, earlier this summer. Sung in English and Spanish, the al- bum has been praised by critics for its emo- tional honesty. “Here, Apollo has been knocked down, but he doesn’t play the victim. Instead, he bares his teeth,” notes Pitchfork’s Aimee Cliff of the album. Don’t miss your chance to catch Apollo live along with opener Malcolm Todd. 7:30 p.m. Monday, at FPL So- lar Amphitheater, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550. Tickets cost $41.80 to $122 via livenation.com. JOSE D. DURAN TUE 9/17 . CORAL GABLES AMERICAN DREAM On Tuesday, actor Wilmer Valderrama will ap- pear at the Sanctuary of the Arts, where he’ll dive into his memoir, An American Story: Ev- eryone’s Invited. The book touches on Valder- rama’s journey from a Venezuelan immigrant to a celebrated actor and activist, including starring in That ‘70s Show and his impactful work with the USO. Tickets include a copy of the book in English or Spanish. 7 p.m. Tues- day, at Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables; 786-362-5132; sanctu- aryofthearts.org. Tickets cost $23.99 to $29.99 at eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 9/18 . COCONUT GROVE BETTER TOGETHER Vizcaya Museum & Gardens will host Backing Black Belonging with Hued Songs for its series, Musical Vizcaya, on Wednesday. With an exquisite backdrop of the moon hanging above the bay, you’re welcome to immerse yourself in the stories of others through music, storytelling, poetry, and more. The event aims to bind the intersection of belonging and place through community work, allowing everyone to connect through art and music performances. Musical Vizcaya aims to help enlighten and empower you by celebrating Black creativity, innovation, and artistry. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 and 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Tickets cost $10 to $15 via eventbrite.com. 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