8 September 14-20, 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 9/14 ▼ COCONUT GROVE SALT AND LIME Drink up! On Thursday, the Coconut Grove Te- quila Festival celebrates the blue agave-based spirit at Regatta Grove. The event will feature over 100 tequilas and seven specialty tequila bars, including classic tequila, shot, seltzer, paloma, mezcal, infusion, and frozen bars. (Ad- mission is free, but you have to pay for drinks.) In addition to imbibing, you can also chow down on tequila-inspired bites by chefs Jeremy Ford, Kenny Gilbert, José Mendin, Jeff, McIn- nis, and Janine Booth and groove to live music. The event serves as the host for the first annual Regatta Grove Mixology Competition. 4 p.m. Thursday, at Regatta Grove, 3415 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; 305-707-4667; regattagrove. com. Admission is free; VIP tables, $450–$600, via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD WHERE IN THE WORLD? Best known for his recurring role as Chester on Hulu’s acclaimed series The Bear, Carmen Christopher is now hitting 13 cities for a com- edy tour, including Miami on Thursday, as part of his Waverunner comedy tour. He has also appeared on I Think You Should Leave, Search Party, and High Maintenance. Christo- pher’s comedy style skews toward the low- key and awkward. His 2021 comedy special on Peacock, Carmen Christopher: Street Spe- cial, where he performs on the streets of New York, gives you a clue of what’s in store. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 9/15 ▼ MIAMI-DADE ¡MUCHO SABOR! From September 15 to September 29, cele- brate Latin American cuisines across Miami- Dade during Latin Restaurant Weeks. The promotion was started in 2019 by Karinn Chavarria and Warren Luckett, who wanted to highlight Hispanic businesses; it also takes place in New York, Chicago, and Atlanta. While Cuban and Peruvian fare is perennially popular, this is your opportunity to try some- thing different like Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Venezuelan, with participating restau- rants offering everything from prix-fixe meals to sweet deals. Cane A Sucre, Pisco y Nazca, the Side Chick Mia, Bulla Gastrobar, Whiskylucan, and Pasion Miami are some participating spots, but check out the website for the complete list. Friday through Septem- ber 29, at participating locations; latinrestau- rantsweeks.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI SPRINGS SPOOKY SPIRITS Ready to get the spooky season started? On Fri- day, step into the world of the Havana Haunted Mansion, a new Halloween experience inspired by 1920s Cuba. If you dare to enter, be prepared for an immersive night filled with ghosts, witches, and an appearance by the Cuban ma- fia. In addition to the haunts, you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, savory dishes, and Cu- ban cigars as the theatrical show dives into the ghostly history of the manor with puzzles and challenges that help unlock hidden and buried secrets. 6, 8, and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 4, 6, 8, and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Sunday through October 31; at Curtiss Mansion, 500 Deer Run, Miami Springs; hauntedmansionmi- ami.com. Tickets $59–$189. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES GOING HOME Brazil’s Independence Day fell on Septem- ber 7, and while Sanctuary of the Arts is a lit- tle late to the party, it will still be a good one. Saudade do Meu Brasil (Longing for My Bra- zil) promises to take you on a journey through the evolution of the South Ameri- can nation’s rhythms, dance, and culture. Special guest Karla Moreno, a sambista from Brazil, will lead a group of performers who will showcase the style and flair Brazil is best known for worldwide. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables; 786-362-5132; sanctuaryofthearts.org. Tickets $35 via event- brite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN DANCE LESSON Brothers Tom and Ed Russell were making music individually long before they came to- gether as Overmono in 2015. Tom dabbled in hard techno and Ed ventured into drum ‘n’ bass. They released their first EP, Aria, as Overmono in 2016, on XL Recordings. They’ve continued to release several EPs over the years, but it wasn’t until 2023 that the pair finally gave listeners a full-length album. Good Lies blends UK garage, techno, trap, and, yes, even pop to great effect, with the Guardian’s Alexis Petridis proclaiming that “UK rave history is distilled to perfection” across its 13 tracks. Catch the siblings at the Ground when they perform live on Friday. 11 p.m. Friday, at the Ground, 34 NE 11th St., Mi- ami; thegroundmiami.com. Tickets $37.47 via dice.fm. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 9/16 ▼ CORAL GABLES EASY BEING GREEN Calling all plant moms and dads! An aroid might be the perfect addition to your grow- ing plant family. The 46th annual Interna- tional Aroid Society Show & Sale returns to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Satur- day, bringing growers, breeders, and re- searchers together to showcase aroids and share their knowledge of the plants. Partici- pating vendors include Plant Story, Urban Jungle, Next World Exotics, and Understory Oasis. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets $11.95–$24.95; free for children five and under. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI IT TAKES A VILLAGE It’s a scary time for Florida’s LGBTQ commu- nity as a whole, but trans people in the state are especially vulnerable. On Saturday, Sweat Records invites the community to come to- gether to support the local nonprofit Trans- Social at its Trans Healthcare Benefit Show. Writer, musician, artist, curator, and Bikini Kill guitarist Erica Dawn Lyle will perform along with the lo-fi act Burundanga. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, at Sweat Records, 5505 NE Sec- ond Ave., Miami; 786-693-9309; sweatrecord- smiami.com. Donations can be made via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ AIRPORT GRAB A COLD ONE There’s nothing better in the world than an ice-cold beer after a long run. The Tank Brewing certainly knows it. That’s why it hosts the South Florida Craft Beer Run, which returns on Saturday, benefiting the 305 Pink N I G H T DAY W E E K O F S E P T E M B E R 1 4 - 2 0 , 2 0 2 3 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . 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