9 November 17-23, 2022 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 | THU 11/17 ▼ CORAL GABLES EVERYBODY’S A CRITIC Miami has film festivals devoted to Pan- American, Jewish, and queer cinemas — hell, there’s even a short film festival. So it’s only fair that kids have one to call their own. On Thursday, Coral Gables Art Cinema kicks off its ninth-annual Miami Children’s Film Festival. The art-house theater will present four days of family-friendly, critically acclaimed films. The lineup includes the documentary Yung Punx: A Punk Parable, the stop-motion ani- mated film Oink, and the Florida premiere of the animated movie Best Birthday Ever. Fami- lies can enjoy a free street festival along Ara- gon Avenue on Saturday, while Sunday brings a closing party on the plaza. Thursday through Sunday, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Ara- gon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gables- cinema.com. Admission is pay-what-you-can for screenings. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH CULTURAL DIVIDE If you haven’t seen Miami New Drama’s new production Elián yet, now’s your last chance. The play by Rogelio Martinez, which wraps up on November 20, tells the story that most Miamians, especially Cuban exiles, are famil- iar with. The international custody battle is given a more nuanced look in Martinez’s play — perhaps only something like the passage of time could have allowed. The show is ulti- mately less about Elián, who is only seen in projections, and more about the people in his orbit, particularly those who sought to use his story for their own gain (like Roger Stone), as well as the media frenzy. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305- 674-1040; miaminewdrama.org. Tickets cost $46.50 to $76.50. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ WYNWOOD BUNNY HOP Are you still playing “Tití Me Preguntó” on re- peat? Then head to Gramps on Thursday night for Noche de Verano Sin Ti, a celebration of Bad Bunny, where you can dance all night long to the Puerto Rican singer’s biggest hits, includ- ing cuts from his latest album, Un Verano Sin Ti. Spinning the nonstop reggaeton is New York City selector Honey Cafe. The party itself travels all across the U.S., bringing together Benito’s biggest fans for a nonstop singalong. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; nochedeveranosinti.com. Tick- ets cost $15 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 11/18 ▼ BRICKELL ROLL WITH ME Skaters, it’s time to grab that board and wheel over to the third-annual Skate Free Miami Open. Riders are invited to compete to win $10,000 in prize money. The street contest will host different categories wherein skaters can show- case their strengths, including best tricks and freestyle riding. Plus, contestants will be able to meet other riders with the same passion, in- cluding last year’s top five semifinalists: Jiro Platt, Michael Premet, Mike Piwowar, Landon Swan, and Andreas Alvarez. Don’t miss out on the chance to become this year’s ultimate skater. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at Lot 11 Skatepark, 348 NW 2nd St., Miami; 754-300-9912; skatefree.org. Regis- ter via theboardr.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN HE NEEDS TO KNOW On Friday, Latin music icon Marc Anthony takes the stage at FTX Arena for the first of two back-to-back shows. The concert is part of his Viviendo Tour, which kicked off last month in Las Vegas. In March, Anthony re- leased his 13th studio album, Pa’llá Voy, which peaked at number three on Billboard’s Tropical Albums chart. With a career span- ning back to the late 1980s, the singer has scored many Spanish- and English-language hits, including “Y Hubo Alguien,” “Contra la Corriente,” “I Need to Know,” and “Vivir Mi Vida.” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777- 1000; ftxarena.com. Tickets cost $71 to $207 via ticketmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD YESSIE’S GIRL Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez stops by Oasis Wynwood on Friday as part of her Yessie Tour. Reyez rose to stardom on the heels of the single “Figures,” which went platinum in both her home country and the U.S. After the release of her debut EP, Kiddo, she earned sev- eral nominations at the 2018 Juno Awards, ulti- mately winning for “Breakthrough Artist.” Her other releases include 2018’s Being Human in Public EP; the 2020 debut album, Before Love Came to Kill Us; and her latest release, Yessie. She is recognized for tracks such as “Prom- ises,” her collaboration with English singer Sam Smith; “Only One”; and “Forever,” featur- ing 6lack. 8 p.m. Friday, at Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; oasiswynwood.com. Tickets cost $40 to $99 via tixr.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MID-BEACH POST-WAR PARTYING Haven’t you always wanted to step into the glamour of 1950s Miami Beach? You can do just that on Friday and Saturday when the Eden Roc Miami Beach hosts Pompeii Cabaret. The party promises an evening of fun and dancing that harkens back to the Rat Pack era. With a retro-glam dress code, find your inspiration in Hollywood A-listers like Elizabeth Taylor, Harry Belafonte, Sammy Davis Jr., Humphrey Bogart, and, of course, Frank Sinatra. Setting the mood with live performances are Les Greene and the Swayzees, along with martini dancers and a black-and-white photo booth. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, at Eden Roc Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-704-7605; edenrochotelmiami.com. Tickets cost $95 to $175 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 11/19 ▼ DORAL PUSHING BOUNDARIES Poet, speaker, and comedian Alok Vaid-Menon takes the stage at the Miami Improv on Satur- day. The mixed-media artist often explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition through their work. They are also the author of Femme in Public, Beyond the Gender Binary, and Your Wound/My Garden. They’ve made a big imprint on social media and fashion with the creation of #DeGender- Fashion and continue to be a voice for the queer community. 3 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441- 8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets cost $25 to $35. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ MID-BEACH BONDED BY SOUND Nothing is better than partying for free, as Re- Shape invites all electronic music fans for a night of experimental electronic music. In partnership with European series Les Siestes Electroniques and SeaNaps, Saturday marks the event’s U.S. launch. Partygoers will be treated to live performances by German exper- imental artists Anna Schimkat and Molto, French electro producers Simo Cell and Crys- tallmess, as well as Miami-based musicians Richie Hell and Charlie Soul Clap. ReShape not N I G H T DAY W E E K O F N O V E M B E R 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 2 2 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R TAKING CARE Jessie Reyez at Oasis Wynwood, Friday Photo by John Jay ®
