8 OctOber 16-22, 2025 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 10/16 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI ADULTS ONLY Let your inner mad scientist out at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science’s Night- Lab: Weird Science. Ahead of Halloween, at- tendees can explore the museum after hours, conduct experiments, enjoy spooktacular drinks, and catch a screening of the award- winning planetarium show, Dark Biosphere. In the spirit of spooky season, guests are in- vited to roam the museum in costume at this adults-only event. 7 p.m. at the Phillip & Patri- cia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-434-9600. Tickets cost $29 via frostscience.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH SWAMP THING Peruvian-born, Miami-raised guitarist and composer Diego Melgar brings his genre-hop- ping ensemble Swamp Lily to the Bandshell for an evening of sonic exploration. A veteran of Miami’s creative scene, Melgar has collab- orated with artists across gospel, jazz, elec- tronic, and other musical traditions, including producer Sohn Jamal and vocalist Dani Amaro. This free show is part of the North Beach Social series, which pairs live vi- suals and music at the amphitheater. 8 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; miamibeach- bandshell.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. CAROLINE VAL FRI 10/17 ▼ CORAL GABLES SWAMPLANDIA With Florida’s environment in a constant battle against overdevelopment and climate change, it’s time to go back to the blueprint: Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ The Everglades: River of Grass. But this month, instead of picking up the book, you can head to the movies to watch the conservationist’s land- mark work reimagined for the big screen. Filmmaker Sasha Wortzel takes audiences on a poetic journey through the national park, exploring the land’s rich history, struggles, and resilience. Alongside Wortzel, Miccosukee educator Betty Osceola guides viewers through prayer walks and local efforts to protect the habi- tat. Friday is opening night at Gables Cin- ema, featuring a red carpet and Q&A with Wortzel and Osceola, followed by additional post-screening panels throughout the weekend. 6:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Art Cin- ema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786- 472-2249. Tickets cost $17.75 via gablescinema.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ BROWNSVILLE BLACK HISTORY Learn more about Miami’s Black heritage with Celebrating Black Miami: An Immersive Journey through History & Film. Join the Video of Consortium Miami for a guided tour of the Historic Hampton House, the only remaining Green Book motel in Miami. The event in- cludes exclusive screenings of three rare 16mm films curated by Miami archivist and librarian Katharine Labuda.Built in 1953, the Hampton House was once a key gathering spot for Black creatives during the civil rights era, hosting influential figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, and Sam Cooke. 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Hampton House, 4240 NW 27th Ave., Miami; 305-638- 5800; historichamptonhouse.org. Tickets cost $28 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD DANCE, DANCE Songs that once reigned on MTV and phone- free dance floors return to the stage with the Dance Now America Tour. The live show unites a stacked lineup of ‘90s and early-2000s dance icons including Crystal Waters, La Bouche, Real McCoy, CeCe Peniston, Ultra Nate, and others to perform their biggest hits, from “100% Pure Love” to “Be My Lover” and “Another Night.” Finally! 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Wy., Hollywood; 954-797-5531; casino.hardrock.com. Tickets cost $82 to $178 via ticketmaster.com. CAROLINE VAL SAT 10/18 ▼ CORAL GABLES FALL FEELS Celebrate fall in the City Beautiful at the Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch at Ponce Circle Park. Enjoy live music and fun activities for all ages, including pumpkin decorating and face painting. A mini harvest market will also be available so you can shop for seasonal goods and decorations. Plus, you can capture the perfect Instagram-ready moment at the event’s adorable portrait areas — strike a pose with the complimentary pumpkin included with your ticket purchase. 2 p.m. at Ponce Cir- cle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Ga- bles. Tickets cost $11 via coralgables.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ PINECREST WALKING DEAD Zombies are taking over Pinecrest! Flee for your life at the Pinecrest Zombie Run, a two- mile adventure where you’ll dodge the undead in a race to the finish line. In addition to the run, get in the Halloween spirit with a 40-foot zombie maze, photo booths, music, and much more. Are you ready for the zombie apoca- lypse? Here’s your chance to find out. 4:30 p.m. at Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th St., Pinecrest; 305-234-2121; pinecrest-fl.gov. Tickets cost $28 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT The Wolfsonian-FIU continues its Museum and a Movie series with Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), the Technicolor classic starring the forever iconic Judy Garland. The screening follows a guided tour of the museum’s exhibi- tion, “World’s Fairs: Visions of Tomorrow,” as the 1904 edition of the global showcase fac- tors into the plot of the film. With timeless musical numbers including “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” the film captures a moment in Hollywood’s Golden Age that pairs neatly with the Wolfsonian’s archive-driven pro- gramming. 6:15 p.m. at the Wolfsonian–FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531- 1001. Admission is free with registration via wolfsonian.org. CAROLINE VAL SUN 10/19 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI BY THE NECK The Cullens don’t come here, but they’re making an exception Sunday night. Experi- ence the aughts cultural phenomenon like N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F O C T O B E R 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 2 5 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 GO GATORS River of Grass, Friday Fourth Act Film / Grasshopper Film ®
