6 December 12-18, 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 12/12 ▼ WYNWOOD THAT ME ESPRESSO If your friends are tired of hearing about how Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX saved pop music in 2024, then it’s time to get new friends. On Thursday, Amigos Meet hosts Espresso Brats at the Pink Pony Club Speed Friending and Mixer at Willy’s Neighborhood Bar. The night will feature music by the aforementioned trio, themed cocktails, and the opportunity to meet your new bestie who shares your passion for pop music. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Willy’s Neigh- borhood Bar, 356 NW 24th St., Miami; willy- swynwood.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ CORAL GABLES ONE MORE TIME Released in 2003, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem was the anime com- panion to Daft Punk’s sophomore album, Discovery. The film, directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi and supervised by the legend- ary Leiji Matsumoto, has recently been re- mastered in 4K — somewhat controversially, with some criticizing the use of AI for the restoration and the result- ing smoothing of the animation. You can de- cide for yourself if the results are disappointing when Coral Gables Art Cin- ema screens the film starting on Thursday. 10 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. and midnight Fri- day, and 11:30 p.m. Saturday, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets cost $18. JOSE D. DURAN FRI 12/13 ▼ MIAMI GARDENS MIAMI CALLING The world’s biggest hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud, returns to Hard Rock Stadium just in time for its tenth anniversary. This year’s lineup features more than 100 acts, including headliners such as Future, Travis Scott, and Playboi Carti, as well as support from Lil Yachty, Tyga, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, Sexyy Red, and Bryson Tiller. With the festival cele- brating a decade of championing hip-hop, ex- pect plenty of surprise guests to pop up on stage throughout the weekend. 3 p.m. to mid- night Friday and 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; rollingloud.com. Tickets cost $169 to $969 via rollingloud.front- gatetickets.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DAVIE HOLIDAY LIGHTS Flamingo Gardens will be aglow starting Fri- day for its annual Garden of Lights. The event sees the garden’s Arboretum and Wray Lawn transformed for the holidays, with light instal- lations adorning every square inch. You’ll em- bark on a self-guided walk, discovering thousands of lights and decorations. Along the journey, there will be several activities for ev- eryone to enjoy, including a meeting with Santa, a holiday storytime, a holiday market, and live musical performances. There will also be festive treats available for purchase. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through December 23 and December 26–30, at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie; 954-473-2955; flamingog- ardens.org. Tickets cost $15 to $20. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN DANCE TRADITION Is it even Christmas if you don’t watch Miami City Ballet’s dancers leap onstage? Starting Friday, you’ll get your chance to start the holi- days right when the company presents its an- nual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Adrienne Arsht Center. This beloved classic comes to life with stun- ning choreography, lavish sets, and Tchai- kovsky’s timeless score performed by a live orchestra. It’s a festive journey through a dreamlike world of dancing snowflakes, a Sugarplum Fairy, and a heroic Nutcracker that will leave you spellbound. 7 p.m. Friday through December 24, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $43 to $265. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ SOUTH BEACH CARNAL DESIRES On the heels of his homoerotic sports film Challengers, director Luca Guadagnino is back with his big awards-season contender, Queer. Starring James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, and Outer Banks heartthrob Drew Starkey, the film explores themes of identity, desire, and self-discovery. The movie is based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Wil- liam S. Burroughs and is an intimate and pro- vocative film that delves into the complexities of human connection with hon- esty and vulnerability. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday through December 19, at O Cinema, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami; o-cinema.org. Tick- ets cost $10 to $12.50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LITTLE HAITI DOLL COLLECTION Dolls, report to Villain Theater on Friday for the first annual Doll’s Choice Awards. Hosted by Doll LinkUp, the awards honor trans, femme, and queer talent in South Florida while raising money to support Doll LinkUp’s mission of platforming and employing drag artists. Come in your best red carpet attire be- cause the ceremony will be photographed by Cristina J on the Go. The evening will be hosted by Ariesela, Linerbaddie, Opal Am Rah, and the Angel Nova, with special perfor- mances by Kat Wilderness and Gadfrie Ar- bulu. 8:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Villain Theater, 5865 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-391- 2241; villaintheater.com. Tickets cost $10 to $20 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN IN FOCUS Belgian DJ/producer Amelie Lens returns to take over Club Space’s terrace, gracing fans with an epic sunrise set filled with trance, classic acid, and tribal house. Supporting Lens are Thunderpony, Natalia Roth, and Layla Benitez. Lens began her DJ career while working as a full-time model. In 2014, she left the fashion industry to focus on her music career, taking over clubs with a mini- mal techno sound. She rose to stardom as a techno queen but has since changed her sound to trance. 11 p.m. Friday, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; 786-357-6456; club- space.com. Tickets cost $20 to $80 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T DAY W E E K O F D E C E M B E R 1 2 - 1 8 , 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 TECHNO MAVEN Amelie Lens at Club Space Friday Photo by Sam Neill ®
