NIGHT DAY ® WE EK OF N O VE MB ER 3- 9 , 20 22 MIAMINEWTIMES.COM/CALENDAR | BROWARDPALMBEACH. COM/CALENDAR THU ▼ LITTLE HAVANA UNCUT GEMS The ninth-annual Miami Film Festival Gems kicks off on Thursday and runs through No- vember 10, bringing you the best films from 14 countries. This year’s lineup includes di- rector Sarah Polley’s Women Talking, based on the novel by Miriam Toews, and Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, which stars Ga- briel LaBelle as a 16-year-old aspiring film- maker alongside Michelle Williams and Paul Dano. Thursday’s opening night brings Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, in which Daniel Craig reprises his role as private eye Benoit Blanc. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Tower Theater, 1508 SW Eighth St., Miami; miamifilmfestival.com. Tickets cost $40. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE Returning for its 37th year on Friday is the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF). Running through November 13, the festival is set to showcase a lineup of interna- tional features, indies, documentaries, and short films. Make sure to catch screenings of Rob Margolies’ Bobcat Moretti, a psychologi- cal drama about an obese man with MS. who takes up the sport of boxing, and Joachim Black’s dark comedy Corner Office, starring John Hamm as a compulsive bureaucrat who discovers a secret room. Friday’s opening- night film is Paul Dektor’s American Dreamer, starring Peter Dinklage, Shirley Maclaine, Matt Dillon, and Danny Glover. 7:30 p.m. Fri- day, at Seminole Ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; fliff.com. Tickets cost $10 to $125. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN RED-CARPET READY ▼ LIBERTY CITY 10 10 Local record store Sweat Records invites you to swing over to the Bridge for Sweat’s Sock Hop. DJs Lolo and Hottpants will shower par- tygoers with the best of girl groups, Motown, soul, R&B, surf rock, and swing from the 1950s and ‘60s. Start the party with scoops of retro- inspired ice cream and adult beverages to loosen you up before you hit the dance floor. 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, at the Bridge, 4220 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; sweatrecordsmiami. com. Tickets cost $10 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA DO THE TWIST Photo courtesy of Swarm ▼ DOWNTOWN COMEDY CHOPS You probably know Jo Koy from his longtime stint as a panelist on Chelsea Lately and/or his Netflix special Joy Koy: In His Element and standup special Comin’ In Hot. The 51-year-old Filipino-American stops by FTX Arena on Fri- day as part of his Funny Is Funny World Tour. The comic will bring all new material, so it should be a treat even if you’ve seen Koy work the stage before. 8 p.m. Friday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; ftx- arena.com. Tickets cost $42.50 to $77.50 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT ▼ COCONUT GROVE PROST TO BEER Regatta Park will once again play host to Grovetoberfest. On Saturday, sample more than 100 craft beers delivered by some of the best brewers in the industry. The best part? It’s completely unlimited. In addition to the suds, the festival offers food from local restaurants, live entertainment, and music. And for those looking to enjoy themselves a bit longer, VIP admission offers early access two hours before the general public gets in. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; 11/5 grovetoberfest.com. Tickets cost $49 to $89 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI Known for broadcasting DJ sets across the globe, Boiler Room lands in Miami on Saturday to showcase the Magic City’s techno talent alongside international heavyweights. Spanish producer Héctor Oaks headlines along with Brooklyn underground representative Volvox. Rounding out the local talent is Brukhein, Marysex, Winter Wong, Zei, and Pierre Louis. If you plan on attending, local promoter Stamina asks that you “don’t be that boring person” and use your phone on the dance floor. Also, in order to create a safe space for everyone, make sure you understand the concept of consent and check your disrespect at the door. 10 p.m Saturday, at an undisclosed location; boilerroom.tv. Tickets cost $35 via ra.co. SOPHIA MEDINA BOILING OVER ▼ MID-BEACH NIECES AND NEPHEWS Comedian Nigel Ng blew up during the pan- demic thanks to his alter ego Uncle Roger, through which he critiques (mostly) Western chefs’ attempts at making East Asian cuisine. Uncle Roger’s sworn enemies are colanders and chef Jamie Oliver, while his greatest love is undoubtedly MSG. On Saturday, Ng brings his Haiyaa World Tour to the Fontainebleau. Uncle Roger is sure to make an appearance, so consider donning an orange polo shirt in tribute. 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; bleaulive.com. Tickets cost $35.50 to $47.50 via ticketmaster.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ WEST FLAGLER DANCING TRIBUTE Experience the magic of flamenco music on Saturday and Sunday with musical director and flamenco guitarist José Almarcha. After the sudden death of his mother, Almarcha began composing and interpreting flamenco in a new way. As a result, he created Alejan- dra. Staged by Fundarte in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Auditorium, the work plumbs the depths of Almarcha’s identity through sounds created from memories, places, experiences, and people. 8 p.m. Satur- day and 3 p.m. Sunday, at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; fund- arte.us. Tickets cost $17 to $37 via ticketmas- ter.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN ▼ COCONUT GROVE Tie on a bib, because the South Florida Seafood Festival has returned for a day of savory meals, AW SHUCKS 11/6 11/4 11/3 Grovetoberfest at Regatta Park Saturday PROST! 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