9 OctOber 16-22, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | never before with Twilight in Concert, a live performance pairing a 12-piece en- semble of rock and orchestral musicians with a screening of the 2008 film. The soundtrack made the already popular franchise even more memorable, so see how the musicians do when they take on tracks like Muse’s “Su- permassive Black Hole.” 7 p.m. at the Adri- enne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-468-2000. Tickets cost $52 to $152 via arshtcenter.org. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH VIVA CUBA If you grew up in Miami, there’s a good chance the music of Buena Vista Social Club conjures strong memories of your childhood. The band got the Broadway treatment earlier this year, with the cast of the eponymous mu- sical even playing an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Now, you’ll get to hear the group’s songs live courtesy of Buena Vista Orchestra, led by leg- endary Cuban trombonist Jesús “Aguaje” Ra- mos, who keeps the Social Club’s Cuban son, bolero, and salsa sounds alive today. 7:30 at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-453-2897; miamibeach- bandshell.com. Tickets cost $48 via dice.fm. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MON 10/20 ▼ MIAMI BEACH INDUSTRY PLANT It’sBillboard Latin Music Week, and in Miami, that’s a big reason to celebrate. Billboard hosts its annual week-long event with a star-studded lineup of artists who have taken over the Latin music airwaves. You’ll see live performances and exclusive conversations with industry ti- tans such as Daddy Yankee, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Kali Uchis, and Ozuna. Plus, you’ll get to witness some of those same names take home well-earned trophies at the Latin Billboard Music Awards later in the week. 9 a.m. at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Wash- ington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fill- more-miami.com. Tickets cost $196 to $885 via billboardlatinmusicweek.com.SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAVANA GOT JOKES In Little Havana minutes west of Marlins Park, Thank You Miami Cocina & Beer House has become a reliable Monday night stop for stand-up diehards and casual drinkers alike. Its ongoing comedy series features a rotating lineup of Miami-based comics, giving emerg- ing talent a place to workshop new material in front of a lively crowd in an intimate set- ting. The venue, best known for its craft beer and casual, laid-back atmosphere, doubles as a clubhouse for a growing community of local performers. The best part? If you RSVP ahead of time, you get a BOGO deal on select drinks for the evening. 9 p.m. at Thank You Miami Cocina & Beer House, 1701 W. Flagler St., Ste. 101, Miami; 786-610-5571; thankyoumiami. com. Admission is free with RSVP via event- brite.com. CAROLINE VAL TUE 10/21 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE TIGER KING The Tony Award-winning theatrical produc- tion of Life of Pi makes its way to the Broward Center this week for a six-day, eight-show run. Adapted from Yann Martel’s internation- ally acclaimed novel, the play follows the story of a young boy who embarks on an ex- traordinary journey of survival and faith while stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal ti- ger. With jaw-dropping visuals and world- class puppetry, Lolita Chakrabarti’s breathtaking stage adaptation will take you on an awe-inspiring emotional journey. 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; fortlauder- dale.broadway.com. Tickets cost $48 to $160 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA WED 10/22 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI NEXT BIG THING In a world of AI, smartphones, and social media, opportunities to reconnect in com- munity are invaluable. To that end, FilmGate Miami’s long-running cold read event is back in person with “Why the Drama? Live!” The event gathers Miami actors, writers, and in- dustry pros for script readings, networking, and a glimpse at rising local talent. High- lights at this edition include Sandra Portal- Andreu’s Cinco y Sueños, a magical-realist tale about a Cuban father and his daughter’s quinceañera, and Carl Cinquino’s Computer Love, a pandemic-era romance. Casting agents, filmmakers, and media industry in- siders will attend, making this the perfect chance to see emerging work and witness the talent shaping South Florida’s indie film scene. 6:30 p.m. at Filmgate Miami/Down- town Media Center, 168 SE First St., Fourth Floor, Miami. Tickets cost $8 via Filmgate.miami. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected] NightLab: Weird Science, Thursday Frost Science photo The Rise of the Performative Male Ladies, here’s where to go in search of an ally. BY ASHA ELIAS O ne of my guy friends called me re- cently to vent about a pop culture phe- nomenon that was landing a little too close to home: the rise of the performative male. Several female acquaintances, my friend said, had been taunting him with memes and news stories from places like the New York Times that seemed to describe him with scary accuracy. The term “performative male” refers to men who purposely exhibit qualities that read as safe or sophisticated — like reading feminist litera- ture and drinking iced matcha lattes — in the hopes of meeting women. I’d heard of the label and, before the conversa- tion with my friend, thought it was funny in the same way most of-the-moment discourse typi- cally is — it reminds us we are living through a shared moment in time and provides a laugh, which can’t hurt these days. In the same way Tiger King brought us together in 2020, or the way the “Roman Empire” conversation dominated 2023, right now, the flavor of the week is to talk about guys who hang Labubus from their tote bags. But my guy friend wasn’t as amused. “The ‘joke’ is,” he said, “with my reading in public, my tote bag, my guitar, and my collection of vinyl, it seems I am almost the ideal of a performative male. Real funny! It just so happens that I like doing these things. But now, when I am seen en- gaging in activities I enjoy, I am unfairly as- sumed to be a ‘poser.’” His outrage, my friend admitted, was also largely performative, but he still made a good point. Guys who genuinely enjoy pastimes per- ceived as soft or feminine are being called out, and perhaps we should give them a break. We can’t exactly peer into a man’s soul when he’s chanting “om” at the beginning of yoga class. Even if his intent is to show off a little, at least he’s trying to be relatable. In a red-pilled world, this ranks low on the list of concerns. At least these dudes aren’t suggesting we repeal the 19th Amendment. (And yes, there is a fringe segment of dudes suggesting we eliminate a woman’s right to vote.) Hopefully, the guy sitting next to you at the coffee shop, sipping a pumpkin spice latte and reading The Feminine Mystique, isn’t solely try- ing to trick you into bed (there are bad actors everywhere, of course). So, can we still make fun of performative males? Of course — but only if they are truly trying too hard (like me in my teen years, when I bleached my hair, dyed the bangs black, and tried to blend in at Churchill’s). Au- thenticity is always preferable, but a little bit of an act shouldn’t automatically signal bad intent. Ladies, if you’re looking for an ally (or some- one cosplaying as one), here’s where you’ll find your dream performative male around Miami: Silent Book Club at Books & Books Coral Ga- bles: This is the ideal setting for a performative male to be seen: a room full of strangers, nose in a book, tote bag on the floor, latte in hand. He wishes he could say, “This is my favorite female author,” but talking isn’t allowed. 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksand- books.com. Sipping an Iced Matcha Latte at Emissary CafeThe Coconut Grove establishment serves high-quality cof- fees and teas in tastefully sized glasses (no car- toonishly large caffeine jugs here), making this a place for guys who know how to slow down, savor, and reflect. Maybe he’ll be down to share a flaky crois- sant and discuss the current geo- political landscape with you. 3308 Mary St., Co- conut Grove; emissarycafe.com. Buying Labubus at Impossible Kicks He thinks they are kind of cute and ironic; that’s all. Yes, he has a collection of the hard-to-find monster dolls, but he’s not full “Beanie Baby circa 1997” ob- sessed about it. They look great on his indepen- dent bookstore tote bag. 11401 NW 12th St., Store 470, Miami; 786-770-3813; impossiblekicks.com. Picking Up Trash in the MangrovesJust kid- ding; that’s just local writer and climate activist, Andrew Otazo. So far this year, he’s collected more than 35,000 pounds of waste in the man- groves. No matter how performative it might look, we should all be more like Andrew. Multiple locations throughout South Florida. Power Classes at Mimi Yoga There’s a no- filming policy, so he’s just here for the enlighten- ment (or so it seems). Does his perfect handstand feel like peacocking? That’s for you to judge. 278 NW 27th St., Miami; 305-456- 8686; and 2829 Bird Ave. #1, Miami; 954-790- 3807; mimiyoga.com. [email protected] ▼ Culture Culture Don’t judge the performative men in your life too harshly. At least they’re trying! Photo by Alan Light/Flickr GUYS WHO GENUINELY ENJOY PASTIMES PERCEIVED AS SOFT OR FEMININE ARE BEING CALLED OUT, AND PERHAPS WE SHOULD GIVE THEM A BREAK.
