22 December 5-11, 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 | THU 12/5 ▼ DOWNTOWN HE ISN’T REAL On Thursday, City Theatre presents the southeastern premiere of Aaron Mays’ Black Santa. Directed by Margaret M. Ledford, the play takes place shortly before Christmas break, when a third-grade student stands up and declares in front of her class that “Santa Claus is a Black man from Detroit,” creating an uproar in the school. The school’s only Black teacher, Patrice, is tasked with creating an ad campaign for the school to make Santa white again. The absurdist comedy examines how race and racial bias can have a foothold on one of the most benign figures. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Satur- day, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Adrienne Ar- sht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arsht- center.org. Tickets cost $56 to $61. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ HOLLYWOOD PRETTY, PRETTY FUNNY Having just wrapped up the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, everyone’s favorite grump, Larry David, makes his way to Hard Rock Live on Thursday. A Conversation With Larry David will see him have an informal discussion of his time on Seinfeld, Curb, and more. David will be conversing with a moder- ator, but expect him to talk about many hilari- ous moments throughout his storied career. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Semi- nole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl. com. Tickets cost $105 to $355 via ticketmaster. com. JOSE D. DURAN FRI 12/6 ▼ SOUTH BEACH SWISS TAKEOVER Art Basel Miami Beach makes its grand return to the Miami Beach Convention Center, with 286 galleries from 38 countries showcasing the best in contemporary art. Even if you’re not an art collector with deep pockets, the fair marks a rare opportunity to see works be- fore they are snatched up and removed from public view. The works exhibited go beyond painting to include photography, sculpture, film, installations, and new media. The 2024 edition also features local galleries like Cen- tral Fine, David Castillo, and Fredric Snitzer. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Con- vention Center Dr., Miami Beach; artbasel. com. Tickets cost $65 to $3,500. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ PINECREST SHINE BRIGHT Starting Friday, things become cheery and bright for Pinecrest Gardens’ annual Nights of Lights. The grounds are transformed into an enchanting world filled with bright lights and festive decorations. This year’s edition goes above and beyond with brand-new light shows and displays to wow all attendees. In addition to its vibrant ambiance, the event also hosts an array of holiday-themed activi- ties, including Santa sightings, a holiday ba- zaar, live performances, and more. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday through January 4, 2025, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest; 305-669-6990; pinecrestgardens.org. Tickets cost $18 to $23. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI FRIENDS FOREVER You’ll find countless parties with a steep cover charge during Miami Art Week. Luckily, DJ/ producer A-Trak is back in Miami this week with a cavalry of beatmakers to take over ZeyZey — and, yes, it’s free if you walk in be- fore 9 p.m. Presented by Fool’s Good, A-Trak & Friends will bring along DJs like HiTech, Melé, Karizma, Brux, the Brother Macklovitch, Kae- lin Ellis, Mia Moretti, Brux, Quiana Parks, and Martyn Bootyspoon. Overall, it’s a who’s who of some of house music’s best and emerging acts. 7 p.m. Friday, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. Ad- mission is free with RSVP before 9 p.m.; tickets cost $25 to $55 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH HUSTLE CULTURE Miami New Drama is no stranger to the im- mersive theater experience, presenting Seven Deadly Sins in 2020 and The Museum Plays in 2024. For its 2024-25 season, the company kicks things off with Lincoln Road Hustle, a site- specific production written by Billy Corben and Harley Elias that turns South Beach’s pe- destrian mall into a stage. Directed by Michel Hausmann, the play takes place at restaurants, cafés, and public spaces. Expect a diverse cast of characters and a comedic look at Miami’s “American dream by any means necessary” ethos. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday through February 16, 2025, at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305- 674-1040; miaminewdrama.org. Tickets cost $49 to $95 via feverup.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ CORAL GABLES KEEP IT SIMPLE On Friday, join Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Ana Navarro at the Coral Gables Congrega- tional United Church of Christ as they discuss Jeffries’ new book, The ABCs of Democracy, presented by Books & Books and the Miami Freedom Project. Jeffries is on the road pro- moting his book, which paints an alphabetic road map for a brighter American future and warns of the perils of taking a different path. He’ll be introduced by Miami Freedom Project cofounder Ana Sofía Peláez, and readers of all ages are welcome to attend. 7:30 p.m. Friday, at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables; book- sandbooks.com. Sold out. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 12/7 ▼ HIALEAH ARTY PARTY On Saturday, the legendary Circoloco takes over Factory Town for a party unlike any other, fea- turing a lineup filled with the best dance music has to offer. The bill includes Seth Troxler, the Martinez Brothers, Rampa, Anotr, Bedouin, Jo- seph Capriati, and Dixon. You’ll forget all about Miami Art Week as you dance nonstop to mu- sic ranging from minimal techno to Balearic N I G H T DAY W E E K O F D E C E M B E R 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 2 4 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 ALL AROUND YOU Lincoln Road Hustle at Lincoln Road Mall Friday Miami New Drama photo ®
