8 November 14-20, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | THU 11/14 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE COME ONE, COME ALL Billed as the “largest circus on Earth,” the Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus brings its climate- controlled, big-top arena to Fort Lauderdale’s Swap Shop starting Thursday. The perform- ers include the world’s smallest person, the human cannonball, and the seven-man team in the Globe of Death. There will also be plenty of fair food, face painting, bouncy houses, pony rides, and more. After its stint at the Swap Shop, the circus will move, setting up shop at the Miami-Dade County Fair- grounds. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Fri- day; 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1, 4, and 7 p.m. Sunday; at Swap Shop, 3291 W. Sun- rise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; gardenbrosnucle- arcircus.com. Tickets cost $14.50 to $65. Jose D. Duran ▼ WYNWOOD GET NERDY Calling all nerds! Class is officially in session as Nerd Nite makes its return to Gramps on Thursday. The premise of the evening is quite simple: Speakers are invited to speak on a di- verse array of subjects for 15 minutes, fol- lowed by an audience Q&A. Nerd Nite takes place at spots all over the world; the Miami chapter launched in 2014. There will also be trivia and plenty of libations for you and your fellow nerds to imbibe. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699- 2669; gramps.com. Admission is free with RSVP via humanitix.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY Take your taste buds on a savory journey filled with culinary delights at the sixth annual Taste of SLS. Returning to the SLS South Beach, the upscale food event elevates the senses for foodies curious to try flavorful bites by some of Miami’s top chefs. Indulge in dishes from Katsuya, Bar Central, and other Miami hot spots, and participate in exclusive tastings from the newly introduced Caratagena. DJ Irie will provide a high-energy set behind the decks. 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, at SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305- 674-1701; slshotels.com. Tickets cost $75 via sls- southbeach.tixr.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN ENVELOPE, PLEASE After taking place in Seville, Spain, last year, the Latin Grammy Awards returns to this side of the Atlantic at the Kaseya Center. The last time the award show was held in Miami was in 2020 without a live audience owing to the pandemic — prior to that, the only time the city hosted the ceremony was in 2003. For its 25th edition, the Latin Grammys will see per- formances by Carlos Vives, Juan Luis Guerra, Carín León, Álvaro Díaz, Ángela Aguilar, and Trueno. Expect to find out the winners for categories like “Album of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and “Best New Artist.” 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $100 to $700 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 11/15 ▼ CORAL GABLES FOLLOW THE LIGHT Step into the wonder of the holidays at Fair- child’s Night at the Garden (formerly known as NightGarden). The annual event immerses you in a dazzling light display that transforms the gardens into a fantastical world with vi- brant displays, enchanting holograms, and in- teractive surprises for all ages. From exploring mystical pathways to encountering a wise talking tree, you’ll find plenty of inter- actions that spark awe and joy. Night at the Garden opens Friday and remains on view through January 12 with a special New Year’s Eve fireworks show. 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; thenightgarden.com/miami. Tickets cost $32 to $45. ASHLEY ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WASTON ISLAND JUNGLE JAM Miami party collective Soundtuary takes over Jungle Island again for a bash overlooking Biscayne Bay. This month’s headliner is DJ collective and record labelScenarios, made up of Maga, Emanuel Satie, and Sean Doron. French producer Fiona Kraft and Turkish DJ Murmusica are also on the bill. Scenarios has been popping up at clubs all over the globe, with partygoers hooked on the collective’s deep-house grooves. On Friday, expect to dance in a lush, verdant environment as the event commits to zero plastic. 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trl., Miami; thesoundtuary.com. Tickets cost $35 to $150 via shotgun.live. ASHLEY ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN LEGEND STATUS Oh yes, oh yes! Legendary producer Carl Cox takes over Club Space for a set that welcomes the rising sun. Joining the veteran music pro- ducer are Dutch producer Chelina Manuhutu, Miami’s own Ms. Mada, and DJs Danyelino and Alex Neri going back to back. Cox has been a big-name figure in the house and techno scene since his start in the 1980s and continues to dominate the music scene with his unparalleled mixing skills. If you’ve only witnessed Cox perform at Ultra Music Festival, this is your chance to catch him in a somewhat more intimate setting. 11 p.m. Fri- day, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; 786- 357-6456; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $20 to $150 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T DAY W E E K O F N O V E M B E R 1 4 - N O V E M B E R 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 MIAMINEWTIMES.COM/CALENDAR | BROWARDPALMBEACH.COM/CALENDAR Photo by Sharon Sipple for Kilburn Live ® LIGHT THE WAY Night at the Garden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Friday
