10 OctOber 10-16, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Fete Miami features a lineup of soca legends like Skinny Fabulous, Nailah Blackman, and Ravi B & Karma Band, who will light up the stage with explosive performances. This year’s headliner is Trinidadian artist Machel Mon- tano, a six-time International Soca Monarch and a ten-time Trinidad and Tobago Road March winner. He’s guaranteed to have you dancing all night long. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Is- land Gardens Marina, 888 MacArthur Cswy., Miami; instagram.com/culturefete. Tickets cost $85 to $110 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN THESE ARE HIS CONFESSIONS Get ready to fall in love again with Usher when the king of R&B brings his Past Present Future Tour to the Kaseya Center. The tour serves to remind everyone how deeply influ- ential he’s been for the past few decades. Throughout his career, Usher has released countless hit singles such as “U Got It Bad,” “Yeah,” “Confessions Part II,” “Love in This Club,” and “OMG.” This year, he released his ninth album, Coming Home, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. 8 p.m. Sat- urday, at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $94.75 to $244.75 via ticketmaster. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES SAY “AHH” Have you really gotten into the spooky season mood if you haven’t watched a John Carpen- ter film? On Saturday, Coral Gables Art Cin- ema screens Carpenter’s H.P. Lovecraft-inspired movie In the Mouth of Mad- ness. Sam Neill plays John Trent, an insur- ance investigator tasked with finding a missing author whose latest novel has driven its readers to madness. The film got mixed re- views upon release, but like everything with Carpenter’s stamp, it’s become a cult classic. 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. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ MIAMI WANNA GO BACK Somewhere at an undisclosed warehouse in Miami, New York City-based duo Tinzo and Jojo are bringing their Time Machine Tour. The siblings, who are the masterminds be- hind NYC’s Book Club Radio, are embarking on their first tour, and attendees can expect extended sets filled with fresh and exciting sounds, all while embracing the Librarian’s Manifesto, which encourages respect, cre- ativity, and connection. Leave your phones behind and come dressed to express yourself. 10 p.m. Saturday, at a secret location, Miami; tinzoandjojo.com. Tickets cost $35 via posh.vip. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 10/13 ▼ TAMIAMI HOT, HOT, HOT It will be a Caribbean culture clash for the ages when the Miami Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert returns on Sunday at the Miami- Dade County Fairgrounds. Mas bands are the cornerstone of any carnival celebration, and Miami’s will be no different. Expect colorful costumes and a festive soundtrack that you can dance, jump up, and sing along to. This year’s mas bands include D-Junction, One Island Body Paint Band, Euphoria, Gen X Carnival, K-Paya, and last year’s first-place winner, Ramajay Mas International. 11 a.m. Sunday, at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, 10901 SW 24th St., Miami; miamicarnival.org. Tickets cost $50 to $240 via caribtix.com. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 10/14 ▼ CORAL GABLES FREEDOM FIGHTERS On Monday, join Books & Books for an eve- ning with author Paola Mendoza as she dis- cusses her new novel, Solis. Set in a chilling 2033, this riveting story follows a group of brave rebels fighting against a corrupt gov- ernment in a dystopian America where un- documented immigrants are trapped in labor camps. Focusing on the courage and sacrifice it takes to stand and fight for freedom, the book is told from the perspective of four dif- ferent narrators. Mendoza, a passionate hu- man rights activist, shares her insights and the motivations behind her compelling nar- rative. 7 p.m. Monday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 10/15 ▼ SOUTH BEACH WORLD BUILDING On Tuesday, O Cinema is holding a special screening of This World Is Not My Own, made possible by the Southern Circuit Tour of Inde- pendent Filmmakers. The documentary chronicles the life of artist Nellie Mae Rowe, who transformed her humble surroundings into a vibrant sanctuary of creativity despite facing decades of obscurity. Through a unique blend of traditional documentary methods, animations, and scripted scenes, the film cap- tures the essence of Rowe’s journey as she navigates personal and political challenges while dedicating herself to her art. After the screening, engage in a captivating discussion with writer and producer Ruchi Mital and O Cinema’s head of programming, Matt Walter. 7 p.m. Tuesday, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $10. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 10/16 ▼ EDGEWATER WINE TOUR On Wednesday, join Amara at Paraiso for the latest installment of its Viva Vino series. Head sommelier Lisbet Lopez will guide you through a selection of German and Bordeaux wines so you can familiarize yourself with the regions. Furthermore, you’ll learn the basics of wines and tastings. You’ll also get snacks to nosh on between sips and meet your fellow wine lovers. 6 p.m. Wednesday, at Amara at Paraiso, 3101 NE Seventh Ave., Miami; 305- 676-9495; amaraatparaiso.com. Tickets cost $66 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN [email protected] Miami Carnival photo Miami Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, Sunday
