13 OctOber 19-25, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | spirit early with a spine-chilling walk among the monsters hiding in the shadows. Once the hike is finished, you can continue enjoying the fright with a spooktastic ex- travaganza filled with carnival rides, games, and a pumpkin patch. 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, friendscape- florida.org. Tickets cost $15 to $29 via event- brite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH HIGH PRIESTESS Eclectic orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble kicks off its ninth season at the New World Center on Saturday. The program includes a collabora- tive performance by Grammy-nominated act Tank and the Bangas. The evening also in- cludes a performance of Aaron Parks’ Appala- chian Spring, a 1944 ballet that was later arranged as an orchestral work, as well as the world premiere of pianist Aaron Parks’ “Within, Without.” The orchestra delivers a reimagination of Nina Simone’s iconic songs. 8 p.m. Saturday, at New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; nu-deco.org. Tickets cost $40 to $115. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 10/22 ▼ SOUTH BEACH BAKED TO PERFECTION On Sunday, French Morning Media Group and the French American Association of Crafts & Trades bring together Florida’s top bakeries to vie for the titles of Best Baguette, Best Croissant, and Best Pain au Chocolat. Don’t miss the chance to sample these delectable items along with cheese, charcuterie, and a complimentary glass of wine or beer. You can vote for the Fan Prize while the judges deter- mine the Grand Prix winner. 6 to 8 p.m. Sun- day, at National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $30 via eventbrite. com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ HOLLYWOOD BAD HABITS Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran stops at Hard Rock Live on Sunday. The 32-year-old broke into the mainstream in 2011 after the release of his debut album, +. His music is recognized for having folk-like elements with a combina- tion of catchy choruses and heartfelt melo- dies. Sheeran released his sixth album, -, earlier this year, which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and featured the singles “Boat,” “Life Goes On,” and “Eyes Closed.” 8 p.m. Sunday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Sold out. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 10/23 ▼ WYNWOOD SLOW AND STEADY Indie-rock band Speedy Ortiz takes the stage at Gramps on Monday in support of its latest album, Rabbit Rabbit. The band started as the solo project of Sadie Dupuis in 2011 and quickly turned into a full-fledged band as the act gained the attention of fans and critics alike. Rabbit Rabbit was released to acclaim, with Pitchfork’s Alfred Soto writing, “The smarts and spritz of Dupuis’ writing, and the way her mates fuss up the arrangements, make Rabbit Rabbit one of those albums whose complications provide as much plea- sure as hooks-hooks-hooks.” 8 p.m. Monday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps. com. Tickets cost $16 to $18 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN TUE 10/24 ▼ CORAL GABLES A FLAVORFUL EXPERIENCE On Tuesday, Raj Tawney and Vanessa Garcia come together at Books & Books to discuss Tawney’s heartfelt and appetite-inspiring memoir, Colorful Palate: A Tasty Explora- tion of a Mixed-American Life. In the book, Tawney shares his coming-of-age memoir as a young man born into an Indian, Puerto Rican, and Italian-American family, his struggles with understanding his identity, and the mouthwatering flavors of the melt- ing pot from his childhood kitchen. 7 p.m. Tuesday, at 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admis- sion is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN WED 10/25 ▼ DOWNTOWN SHORT SCARES FilmGate Miami, a nonprofit that aims to empower and nurture local creators and talent, hosts its FilmGate Horror Festival at Silverspot Cinema on Wednesday. In addition to serving a full slate of homegrown horror, it’s daring you to come in costume for your chance to win two tickets to its November edition. But whether you come in costume or not, prepare for the bone-chilling scares these short films deliver. 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, at Silverspot Cinema, 300 SE Third St., Miami; filmgate.miami. Tickets cost $15 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE HAVANA FALL FOLLIES Nerdlesque is daring you to get on stage and show off your talent at Bar Nancy on Wednes- day. Join Sin Silva, Sofia Luna, and Alice Dee for Bar Nancy’s Got Talent, the first variety tal- ent competition at the Little Havana bar. All acts are welcome, so expect to see everything from burlesque to drag, along with a twerk contest hosted by Dee. And because Hallow- een is close, you’re encouraged to come in costume, with the best winning a free drink. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Bar Nancy, 2007 SW Eighth St., Miami; barnancy305.com. Admission is free. JOSE D. DURAN [email protected]
