10 OctOber 17-23, 2024 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 | ▼ CORAL GABLES DIAMOND PRINCESS “Who got more ass than the average bitch?/ You know it’s the baddest bitch/Number ten in the face, slim in the waist/Fat in the ass, do you want a taste?” Trina is Miami rap royalty, and on Friday, she’ll be at Books & Books signing copies of her new book, Da Baddest. The book tells of her coming of age in Miami, rising to stardom, and enduring legacy. It also features a foreword by Missy Elliott. Your ticket price includes a copy of her memoir. 4 p.m. Friday, at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksand- books.com. Tickets cost $27.99 via eventbrite. com. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 10/19 ▼ WYNWOOD PINOY PARTY Nicole Ponseca, Cheryl Tiu, and Darren Men- doza invite you to 1-800-Lucky for a block party. But this is not any old block party — it’s the second-annual Banana Catchup Filipino Block Party. It promises to celebrate Filipino culture and cuisine with culinary offerings from Leicel Ros and Nancy Dominguez of Sili Miami, chefs Reiji Yoshizawa and Jason Acoba, and Masa Craft 305. There will be a Filipino marketplace featuring local vendors and a DJ set by Kuya Trey alongside perfor- mances by the Philippine-American Society Dance Troupe and performing artist Omilani. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, at 1-800-Lucky, 143 NW 23rd St., Miami; 305-768-9826; 1800lucky. com. Admission is free with RSVP via event- brite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ PINECREST DON’T STOP RUNNING The zombie apocalypse has descended on Ev- elyn Greer Park, and the only way to survive is to run for your life. On Saturday, Pinecrest Zombie Run challenges you to overcome sev- eral obstacles, dodge attacks, and search for the zombie antidote before you’re eaten alive. Once the antidote is found and the run is over, participants can continue the fun with music, cold refreshments, photo booths, and a zom- bie maze. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th St., Pinecrest; 305-234- 2110; pinecrest-fl.gov. Tickets cost $25 to $30 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH AMERICAN ODYSSEY On Saturday and Sunday, New World Sym- phony, led by artistic director Stéphane De- nève, will perform Kurt Weill’s 1933 ballet chanté, The Seven Deadly Sins. Weill partnered with longtime collaborator Bertolt Brecht to write the piece, a biting critique of capitalism that marked the end of the duo’s partnership. Soprano Danielle de Niese plays Anna, whose journey through America mirrors Weill’s journey across Europe as he sought a new ar- tistic home. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sun- day, at New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; 305-673-3330; nws.edu. Tickets cost $40 to $150. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ NORTH BEACH MUSIC HISTORY On Saturday, join Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra as they revive the sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club with an exciting new stage show. Featuring an all-star lineup, including key players throughout the club’s history, the orchestra will perform a mix of its greatest hits and deep cuts. Known for its global influence and with more than 50 million albums sold, the Cuban music powerhouse continues to captivate audiences to this day. With Ramos leading the charge, the band keeps the legacy of one of the most legendary Cuban music groups alive. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at Mi- ami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com. Tickets cost $67.89 to $88.58 via dice.fm. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 10/20 ▼ NORTH MIAMI BEACH ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Greynolds Park hosts the Love-In Music Festi- val on Sunday, promising to transport you back to the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s through mu- sic. In the Sixties, baby boomers often gath- ered at the North Miami Beach park for so-called “love-ins.” In that spirit, Miami- Dade’s parks department hosts the annual concert series, which is celebrating its 20th year, with various throwback bands. This year’s headliner is the Voices of Classic Rock With the Music of Asia-Kansas-Santana- Journey, along with local bands Sisters Mann, Havoc 305, and Streetlight. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach; 305-945-3425; mi- amidade.gov. Tickets cost $20 via miamidade- parks.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ HOLLYWOOD LOST BOY Comedian Kevin Hart stops at the Hard Rock Live as part of his Act My Age Tour. The Emmy- and Grammy-nominated actor is Hol- lywood’s box office powerhouse, with 11 number-one films. He continues to develop, star, and produce feature films and television, including the upcoming Peacock drama se- ries Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Hart has received several accolades for his comedy, including the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy in 2024. 7 p.m. Sunday, at the Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $108 to $308 via tick- etmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 10/21 ▼ DOWNTOWN LIVE TO TELL Join former House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday as she shares insights from her new book, The Art of Power, at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Pelosi, the most powerful woman in U.S. political history, will discuss her rise from housewife to speaker, leadership in key legislative battles, and role in resisting the Trump administration. She’ll also offer a per- sonal account of the January 6 Capitol attack and its aftermath. The event is an opportunity to hear Pelosi’s story of resilience, leadership, and lasting impact on American politics. 7 p.m. Monday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Mi- ami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ HIALEAH STARVED FOR DRAMA Abre Camino Collective and Kush Hospitality have come together to present Stephen’s: A Love Story at Kush Hialeah. The story takes place at Stephen’s Deli, now known as Kush Hialeah, which has been serving the commu- nity since 1954. During the show, you’ll sit and enjoy a special four-course meal as the story unfolds around you. The play highlights the location’s history while celebrating the stories of Jewish and Cuban cultures who have lived and thrived in Hialeah. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Monday, at Kush Hialeah, 1000 E. 16th St., Hialeah; 305-887-8863; kushhospital- ity.com. Tickets cost $60 to $175 via eventbrite. com. SOPHIA MEDINA TUE 10/22 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE WORK IT OUT ON THE REMIX British comedian Eddie Izzard brings her Remix Tour Live to the Broward Center on Tuesday. Known for her unique blend of wit, intelli- gence, and bizarre humor, Izzard has capti- vated audiences for the past 35 years. She’s embarked on several record-setting tours and done countless film, television, and theater performances. If you know Izzard, you’ll know that no two nights promise to be the same; if you’ve caught the show before, don’t miss the chance to see it again. 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; bro- wardcenter.org. Tickets cost $49 to $99 via tick- etmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 10/23 ▼ DOWNTOWN THE HEAT IS ON The Miami Heat’s first game of the season is against its in-state rival, the Orlando Magic. The Florida teams take to the court at the Kaseya Center on Wednesday. Last season, the Heat gave fans a middling performance, finishing 46–36 and getting the boot from the playoffs in the first round. The team will surely look to improve on that record, and they have two new team members to help — first-round pick Kel’el Ware and second- round pick Nikola Djurisic. Here’s hoping for a white-hot season. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786- 777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $45 to $85 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN [email protected]
